The Guild Theatre

Bad Nerves @ The Guild Theater was a match made in heaven. Awesome sound system, good sized mosh area and plenty of great vantage points to see this Essex band tear it up like they were in front of thousands which probably be the case with their San Francisco performance the next day at Outside Lands but it is hard to imagine them giving any less energy no matter the crowd size. They have worked hard to cull their explosive set into 70 minutes of frenzy with Bobby Nerves challenging the crowd’s energy if he senses any letdown and there wasn’t this night in Menlo Park.

Lark and Poe always put on a great show, this is the third time I have seen the Ladies and their great band. The seating on the left side upstairs was a little tight, although not uncomfortable. The Guild is a very nice venue.

Gary, and band, always put on an amazing experience. Interesting show with the building's fire alarm going off during the song "Cars" (likely due to the overuse of smoke machines) but all was rectified and they were able to continue with the rest of the show.

Great New Year's Eve show with Molly Tuttle and her band! Local artist Meel opened the show, and Molly came out full energy and it was one long set ended around 12:30. List in the photos , Hope some of y'all watched on Nug.net

I’ve been listening to this group for over 20 years. I was surprised to see them performing in Menlo Park, but I had to go hear them play. This was one of the best concerts I have ever attended. The energy was electrifying, the music made you dance, and the singers and the sitar player were fabulous. So glad I got to see them in a small intimate venue instead of a large concert hall. Made all the difference in the world.

The venue was nice, cozy, and still felt "new". Love how the bars have TV's showing a multi-camera video feed of the stage. Definitely plan to be bacl The band was great. Nitpicking, I think the setlist wasn't my "ideal", but it was still very good. Their Puscifer cover of "Grand Canyon" was unexpectedly my favorite song of the night. I will say that the sound system was harsh. Sitting in the front row of the mezzanine, it was hard to pick out some of the individual instruments and vocals. It sounded like just a soup of cranked mids. It feels like if they would have dropped the overall volume by like 10-15%, it would have suited the venue better, and sounded better. Compared to NIN a few weeks ago, who were quieter, NIN's sound was inarguably "better" with great articulation, despite it being in a venue with crappier acoustics. Maybe it sounded better on the floor, a little further away from the ceiling-hung speakers.

Terri and the band sounded great. This was their s come time playing the Guild and it was again a crowded house. She went into the crowd for the cover of The Cult’s Sanctuary and their rendition of AC/DC’s Highway to Hell was a real rocker.

Another great show by Pete Floyd who continue to embrace the love of Pink Floyd and keep the flame alive. If you haven’t had a chance to see this band do yourself a favor and go to the show!!!

Amazing! They're BETTER than ever! Great original songs, plus covers of a few, including "Collide", which was made famous by Howie Day and written by frontman Kevin Griffin. Kevin did a great job relating to the audience. He, and all the band members, had a great time playing for the enthusiastic audience.

I’ve been a fan of X since 1980 when I first saw them in LA. I’ve seen many shows all over California. They were really on fire in this show . It was awesome and reminded in many songs of the way they played way back in the early 80s loved the show.

This was our first time at this venue. The sound was good, and the sightlines were good. We were up in the balcony or mezzanine. We were not familiar with either act, but we knew one of the members of Moonsville Collective from a previous band. Both acts were very good, very interactive with the audience and were great musicians. The style might be to everyone's liking, but we were used to that style, having experience with that style previously. Good music, and good musicianship, are always in style no matter the genre.

Definitely going to see this band again. Bought the CD after the show - then 2 others from website. Awesome music. Just a warm up gig for Michelle Branch this night but I was impressed. Need to see them play longer …

Todd is just a great songwriter. His songs are not just the same thing over and over. He’s got a great voice and the whole band brings it. And to cap off the evening with the Ramones was just perfect. A good time was had by all.

Both Friday and Saturday's shows were outstanding. I cannot say the same, however, for the Guild Theater. Although the first night we were pretty packed in, the second night found a series of chairs on the lower level, making the standing room only region exceptionally tight. Had there been an emergency requiring quick evacuation I believe that numerous casualties would have resulted. The Guild is a GREAT theater but not when it's packed to the gills - which it was Saturday night. Hopefully they'll consider reducing the number of tickets sold in order to make the venue safer for all concerned. But as far as Molly and the Golden Highway - FIVE SOLID STARS !!!!

James was there with his band . So that is what we got. People around us in audience said we should go to a solo show to get the acoustic, lyric sound we enjoy. Wasn’t bad but not what I was expecting, no streets of Cheyenne,etc. But that was on me. Good but not what I expected. For me will look for a solo concert next time.

One of the best bands you will ever see at one of the best venues you will ever see them! The Meyer sound system at the Guild is absolutely top shelf. No pics or videos allowed and we all complied.

Molly Tuttle and Golden Highway last night at the Guild in Menlo Park was, without a doubt, one of best shows I've seen in a long while. Stellar musicianship from the whole band is just the tip of the iceberg. The sheer joy they project while performing coupled with the chemistry earned from hundreds of hours of playing together was so obvious there wasn't a person in the sold out house that didn't feel it. This being a home town show for Molly only added to the magic that included guest spots by her dad, Jack Tuttle and the legendary Peter Rowan. In addition to Molly's standout originals that are equal parts fun and thoughtful (check out "Side Saddle" and "My Backyard," both on the Grammy winning album "Crooked Tree") the set list included the Rolling Stones' "She's Like a Rainbow" and "White Rabbit," both with extended jams. For the encores they all gathered 'round a single mic and opened with "Standing On the Moon," the Hunter/Garcia medium tempo ballad that never fails to make me cry. Jerry would have loved it.

Amazing show last night!!! I wasn’t sure how one band could do Pink Floyd and the Talking Heads! Boy my concerns were immediately diminished. These guys rocked it. One of my favorite concerts. Come back to the Guild!!!!!

Berlin was phenomenal! Terri Nunn made the crowd feel like part of the family at a fabulous and not-so-traditional holiday celebration. Every beyond-talented member of Berlin shined and gave everything to the audience. They gifted us with all our favorites and a perfect curation of holiday songs, including an impromptu closing of Adam Sandler’s “The Hanukkah Song.” The band covering AC/DC’s “Highway to Hell” was an epic surprise that I will never forget! As always, The Guild Theatre was the perfect cozy venue to host such a special, never-to-be forgotten, musical feast!

Glen Phillips never disappoints. It was awesome to see him in concert again. He interacts very well with the crowd and has a great sense of humor. He sounds just as good live as he does on recorded work. An amazing voice and performer. I will definitely be attending more Glen Phillips shows.