Lucero

The show was perfectly and classily done. Great lights, great energy and great sound. Venue was awesome and the band was SO PERSONABLE!! It's such a breath of fresh air to have bands be real and come to the bar afterwards and truly listen to what their music means to you. I went in memory of one of my best friends, she loved Lucero, we listened to them often. Ben took the time to listen to her story. I couldn't thank him enough for that healing night.

Chris has the best live voice I have ever heard. The band truly enjoys being on stage and entertaining the crowd. I have seen them 3 times and will go back when I get a chance.

The show was amazing, they played two long sets and I couldn't have asked for more.

We will never forget this concert for the rest of our days.

Lucero put on another absolutely amazing show! The Bluebird is a great venue to see bands like Lucero. The opening band, Houndmouth, did a great job and is definitely a band worth checking out!

2 solid hours of rock n roll, country, and punk influenced Memphis music.

Absolutely a perfect venue for Lucero: pretty intimate, lots of interaction. They rocked every song. I will see them WHENEVER and WHEREVER I can! <3

Lucero is an expert at what it does, and that is rock out in mid-size venues. They always sound great, the fanbase is dedicated, and have never disappointed me with a live show. Really, cannot say enough about this band. They rocked the masquerade, and will rock anyplace you see them. They also choose good - if little known - openers.

IT WAS A VERY GOOD SHOW....NEVER SAW THEM LIVE BEFORE AND I WAS THOROUGHLY IMPRESSED....I WILL GO SEE THEM AGAIN. ABSOLUTE BLAST!!

Seen them several times and they never disappoint.

If you have never seen Lucero, RUN, do not walk, to get tix to the next show. A must-see band. Top 10.

It was an amazing show. One, if not, The best show I've ever been to.

This was my first Lucero show, and the boys did not disappoint. The crowd was pretty cool; I talked to some people a bit. Crowd got a little rowdy at the end, I'd say appropriately rowdy given the atmosphere. The band sounds just like they do on the cds, and they're definitely having fun on stage. They played a lot of the latest album (Women & Work at the time of the show) and a good mix of older tunes, including one or two off Ben's solo album. Ben and Brian were hanging around afterwards talking to fans. I'd definitely recommend!

The show was fast-paced, long, and filled with great music!

The band from Memphis came to Boston and showed everybody what rockin' soul music sounds like when it's played by passionate, hungry artists.

Great show from Lucero. Sounded great, didn't miss a beat.

This was the first stop on their 'Women and Work' tour and it was basically a big party. I've been listening to them for years, but this was the first time I've seen them live. They might be one of the few bands that actually sounds better live than on recordings.

This show was absolutely amazing. I was afraid the venue was going to be too small, but it was a decent size for the show, and I could not be more pleased. I hope to see Lucero and Lionize again. Both were great.

The Paradise Rock Club is an absolutely great place to go see your favorite band.. There isn't a bad seat in the place, and the lines for the bars are quick.. if not non-existent!! Given a chance to see a band at this venue in my opinion is a much better time and show than some of the bigger venues such as the HOB or Td Garden!

A great energetic show as I've come to expect from Lucero. They just play on and on and on with boundless energy. A mixture of old with new and their rocking music made it a special New Year in Boston. If you've never seen them you are missing out!!

I really love going to shows at the Masquerade. This is a wonderful venue, and the show was awesome.

Lucero is great. Some of the best Rock-N-Roll music to be put out this decade. They played all the crowd favorites, and everyone sang along....some in a druken stuper...but they're great. They broke out a few new songs, and brought the horns along which was amazing. They got alittle lit towards the end, when the came back on stage with a bottle of Jameson, and began to mess up a few songs; some folks started throwing beers at 'em;but its all in good fun and Ben just laughed it off saying "I deserved that one."

Excellent show. They played plenty of old songs and previewed a new one from the upcoming album. Great show as always. I love how accessible these guys make themselves. I got a great pic with Ben Nichols before the show. Crowd interaction was, as always, fun.

I've seen Lucero in several venues and they performed as they always do. Awesome show. This was my first time at Masquerade and I'll definitely be back. Masquerade needs to bring Lucero and Death on Two Wheels back as much as possible.

Once again lucero has toured through Boston and rocked the place wild!

The Country Alternative band Lucero swaggered into the Fonda Theater last Wednesday March the 21st and preceded to tear the historic theater apart with their hard driving semi punk style (left over from Ben Nichols days with the punk band Red 40 I m sure) and raucous Good Ole Boy humor, Lucero seams to have the ability to bring you to the height of angst and just when you think your going to explode Ben brings right back into focus with an awesome set of heartfelt Balled songs that obviously come straight from his own personal experiences. Ben Nichols song writing allows you the see directly through his eyes and straight into his heart, this in my mind is exactly why Lucero continues to gain fans and drawl crowds to venues like The Fonda from as far away as S.F. just to bask in their wonderful and playful set list. A truly awesome night !!!

Awesome show! Played all of my favorite songs they made. Great performances too by all three bands.

Great mix of old and new songs. Portland City Music Hall was a great venue too. Highly recommend the city.

Awesome show from my favorite band! Will be going again when they come back!

As always they were amazing. Great interactions with the crowd and played a very long set. They played stuff from all albums which made it an even more incredible experience. Can't wait to go see them play again. Amazing and talented men.!!!!! Love this band.

I have loved Lucero for years and have always wanted to see them live but never had the chance. As soon as I heard they were coming to the Culture Room I bought my ticket right away. They are just as good as they are on any album, if not even better because of the back and forth with the crowd and the fun, laid back, southern hospitality vibe they give off. They opened for themselves, which was unique and awesome. Then they hung out with the crowd and played some more. Really great show and I cannot wait until I can see them again!

This band continues to amaze me..... Their last album may be a lil slower and in the words of the lead singer "pretty" songs..... Either way they are on fire and better than ever! Come back to North Florida soon!

Lucero puts on one hell of a show! Each time I see them is better than the last!

Lucero is my favorite band and they didn't disappoint. Also the venue was amazing, our knees were literally touching the stage. We were close enough to carry on conversations with the band members in between songs. They sounded awesome and played every single song I wanted to hear. Also, contrary to some other concerts I have been to, the crowd was respectful, polite, and fun to be around. After the show Ben Nichols (The frontman of Lucero) took time with each and every fan out front of the venue. He stood there and took pictures with us and had great conversation. What a night.

Very good show. First set was a bit laid back, played some newer stuff, slower songs. Second set was a little faster, a little louder and a little drunker.

This is the second time I've seen Lucero, first was at the Masquerade. I enjoyed this venue more. Also, they played a ton of the old stuff this time. Ben and the boys did an awesome job connecting with the crowd and playing requests.

Get venue, awesome band, great show. Loved that they opened for themselves. Easy to get a drink and bathrooms have no wait.

Not only was Ryan Bingham the perfect show starter for my favorite band, Lucero was amazing once again! These artists never cease to make a crowd feel at home; I love the atmosphere they create. As far as the Taft theater, it's a beautiful place.. Very organized and easy to find! Will definitely be back!

Wow! seeing two of my favorite bands Lucero and Ryan Bingham in such an amazing venue as the historic taft theater thats been around since 1928 was unforgettable. I was only five or six rows back from the front of the stage dead center and what a night it was! Ryan Bingham was up first as opener Twin Forks van had been robbed the night before and he opened with fan favorite dollar a day which brought me out of my chair dancing and had me looking around at the people sitting down wondering when they will join in the festivities? which by song's end they had. Ryan's set flew by playing old favorites from his dead horse's days all the way up to song's of his new record Broken Heart Tattoos. Maybe five to ten minutes of an intermission later the great Lucero hit's the stage! Opening up with Women and Work which had the rowdy crowd in an uproar. Basically if you've ever seen Lucero or Ryan Bingham before you know they deliver 110 percent every time go see either one of these top notch bands and youll get your Money's worth. Ryan Played 15 songs and Lucero Played 20 songs.

Lucero: Possibly worst band in the world. Ryan Bingham: amazing 10 stars

Absolutely FABULOUS show! Ryan Bingham was great and Lucero rocked my world... AS USUAL!!!

Overall, all three bands played amazing music. I thought Lucero was a bit of a let down as they played most of their slower stuff, which is good, but Bingham rocked out the set before them so I was jacked up.

Amazing bands & venue! Came for lucero & ended up loving Ryan Bingham just as much. The Ritz was awesome & seemed very spacious, not cramped like many small venues.

What a a laid back cool dude Ryan Bingham is... stage presence was awesome and the band was tight TOTALLY enjoyed didnt stay for Lucero...just went to see Ryan Bingham, 3 acts too much IMO

Ryan Bingham was fantastic. Lucero was a total disappointment after seeing Bingham shine. We left 20 minutes into Lucero's set and even that was too much. But Bingham's show was well worth the full admission price.

Never disappointed with lucero and Ben Nichols. Can't wait for them to come around again

Loved that Lucero opened for themselves! First time I enjoyed the opening act as much as the headliner!!

They are just as good live as they are recorded. There was no opening act so Lucero played an acoustic set, intermission, then an electric set. So fantastic. Stand up bass and accordion included. I brought a friend with me who wasn't familiar with their music and he absolutely loved the show.

I ain t talking as much as last night. Just shut up and play the songs. And that s just what Lucero did for the third and last night at the Bowery Ballroom of their By the Seat of Our Pants Tour. That doesn t mean that there wasn t a lot of fun had by all. Brian Venable (guitar) and Ben Nichols (vocals/guitar) kept teasing each other on stage. Brian had Ben laughing during songs. And they kept playing with each other s pedals Scott Thompson (trumpet) got involved at one point. People were buying shots for Ben so by the second half of the second set he was forgetting lyrics. He had to call out for the second line of She Wakes When She Dreams and he couldn t remember the title of Fistful of Tears. One woman threw her bra onstage and it bounced off Ben and onto the floor. He later picked up and handled it for a bit before depositing the bra on Brian s amp. This show was sold-out so the club was very crowded and loud. Definitely a less rowdy crowd than the first night but just as dedicated. They sang along with every song, as always. Once again Ben s lyrics and voice just slayed me. How does he see inside my soul and know exactly how I feel? Sometimes it seems he s playing for himself as much as for us. He said he got one request for Here at the Starlite and he was going to play it for himself. I love being up close enough to watch his face play out the lyrics especially during Nights Like These, when he always seems to be trying to wash the taste out of his mouth as he sings the line beer tastes like blood. Night after night it s as if he s feeling it all over again. Brian played brilliantly as did Roy Berry (drums), John C Stubblefield (bass), and Rick Steff (keyboards/accordion) on both the acoustic and electric sets. It s so cool hearing and watching John C play the upright bass and Roy play on half a kit. Rick kills on the keyboards and Brian was gentle during the acoustic set and shredded for the electric set. For the electric set Scott and Art Anderson (saxophone) joined the band and the horn section, as always, adds so much depth to the band. John C jumped into the audience again for Tears Don t Matter Much. I d have a photo of it but I was having too much fun watching him play. During the break I ran into Ben at the bar and I gathered up my courage and told him how much I d enjoyed all three nights and asked him to play Hey Darlin Do You Gamble? He said he would and he kept his promise. Ben and then John C left NYC with some lovely words Let s hear it again for the Bowery Ballroom. I d rather play three nights here than one night anywhere else. NYC, Lucero loves you and there s nothing you can do about it.

Yesterday I was nervous and sober. Tonight I m relaxed and drunk. I don t think either works. Night two of Lucero s three-night stint at the Bowery Ballroom for their By the Seat of Our Pants Tour was a throwback to the old days when Ben Nichols (vocals/guitar) would get so drunk that there would be lots of awkward of me talking parts and songs started and re-started because Ben wasn t ready or chords left unstrummed or verses left unsung because he d forgotten the words. The crowd ate it up. At one point John C Stubblefield (bass) asked for batteries and everything had to come to stop. Ben was making fun of John C s pronunciation (bat-trees) and wasn t paying attention We ll have to start this over again because John C finished with his bat-trees too quick and I was squatting and honking loogies and drinking whiskey when Roy [Berry (drums)] started the song. Even before the drunken electric set, Ben had us laughing when during the acoustic set (almost the same as the night before) Ben said that Brian Venable (guitar) told him that he would lose the set list and he did. And Brian told Ben to take a photo of it and he did and now he was using the photo. Probably the funniest line of the night was when Ben told us, If you have tickets for tomorrow night, I d probably sell them. He tried to promise that he wouldn t be as drunk the next night but then realized it was a promise he couldn t keep. At the end Ben hugged Brian in a kind of apology for the way the night had gone. And Brian indicated to Ben that he was watching him during the last song. Before the show a woman came by to check out how I d gotten a table (thanks again Kenny!) and she recognized my name from my review of the first night and she and her brother (a first timer) hung out for a bit. It s nice that the Lucero can bring people together so easily. Once again the band blew me away with their musicianship. Rick Steff (keyboards/accordion) is always brilliant, as is the horn section Scott Thompson (trumpet) and Art Anderson (saxophone). Brian made the electric guitar work perfectly during the acoustic section and Roy always look like he barely touching the drums, yet he gets so much power out of them. John C was wonderful on both upright and electric bass. I love watching him play. There was no encore because Ben wanted to fit in as many requests as possible so he didn t want to take the break.

Lucero opening for Lucero is a lot of f-ing Lucero, said Ben Nichols (vocals/guitar) during the second/electric set of Lucero s first night of their By the Seat of Our Pants Tour. Lucero is playing three nights in NYC, three nights in Boston, three in Los Angeles, and three in San Francisco. They play two sets one acoustic and then an electric set. violaleeblue and I met at Pala on Allen Street for pizza before the show. If you re in the area, it s a delicious place for dinner. Once again, Kenny had scored us a table. Thank you, Kenny. On our way into the club, I saw Ben, Brian Venable (guitar), and Roy Berry (drums) smoking cigarettes outside. Ben and Brian walked ahead of us inside and then hung out in the bar for a while. I had several opportunities to say something anything but I lacked courage (liquid or otherwise) and was too shy to speak. Ben was obviously nervous and scared during the acoustic set and it was adorable. After all the nights they ve played, he was acting as if it was one of his first times on stage. The nervousness came through on the Ben s singing and his fear of deviating from the set list. Brian had teased us with photos of a mandolin online during rehearsals but he never brought it out during the acoustic set. Rick Steff (keyboards/accordion) wasn t playing the upright piano we were promised. But both played brilliantly. John C. Stubblefield (bass) wowed on the upright bass with both his bowing and plucking. Roy was incredibly light and powerful on half a kit. It looked like Ben had a new acoustic guitar. During the 20-minute break Ben said he was going to smoke a cigarette. On his way back in several people bought him drinks. He had said earlier that in the old days when they had played the Bowery Ballroom they were much wilder but now they ve mellowed out. Well, it wasn t the old days but the whiskey kicked in about halfway into their second set and Ben was forgetting lyrics and hitting himself in the head like the old days. There were long discussions with the crowd as to what to play next and whether a song would be played that night or one of the other nights. The people in the crowd were the wild ones, though. The electricity went through everyone when they opened their second set. One guy up front offered Ben $100, which Ben put in his pocket for safekeeping. Not sure if that guy ever got his money back. And during Tears Don t Matter Much, John C joined the crowd on the floor, which really excited everyone. For their electric set, Scott Thompson (trumpet) and Art Anderson (saxophone) [I think that s his name] joined the band on stage. Anderson did a lovely little solo during It Gets the Worst at Night. Both John C and Ben looked over approvingly when Anderson played. During his solo set with Rick, Ben kept calling out songs for Rick to play on the accordion. One was Journey s Don t Stop Believing but Rick thought it was Fleetwood Mac s Don t Stop because Ben has that on his iPod. I love that Ben has Fleetwood Mac on his iPod. It was a three-hour evening that just flew by. I can t wait for the next two nights.

The show was amazing! Can't wait to see them again.

Lucero sounds okay live, but their energy is completely lacking, and the crowd was sold out to a lot of uninteresting people who also lacked enthusiasm. Rick Steff steals the show with his supreme talent and charisma, but would never go out of my way to bother seeing them again.

I did not enjoy the opening act all that much but Lucero was amazing. This is my 2nd concert of theirs and it is always great. They have a loyal following and really good songs. Personally I think their music is better live than off the album.