Cibo Matto

I haven't been to a live show this excellent in years. Cibo Matto has such good energy, and even the newer songs that I'm not as familiar with yet had me dancing enthusiastically. Would highly recommend the band.

First, I had never been to this venue. It's very centrally located in Harvard Square. When you go in, there is a coat check ($2 per item) and a large bar area. In the back, there is the stage area with a balcony. There is a bar in each section. The opening act was Salt Cathedral. They sound like Bjork a little, but have beats like Yuka Honda. They were great. I was surprised, because I never give openers much credit. Cibo Matto was awesome! I thought the sound was great. They played old and new music and performed an encore. The guitarist was new, but was good. They played their new music from Hotel Valentine that is being released 2/14/2014. I heard the new album on NPR and liked it, but it was so much better live, which I really like about a band. I would see them again!

I am a Boston resident my whole life. I travel a lot to see shows because I'm a bit of an audio/venue snob and I don't like seeing favorite bands in sub par locales. The Sinclaire is quality all around. I love that space. Cibo Matto was excellent and sounded amazing. I stood above the sound board and had the opportunity to stand exactly where I would have chosen in a dream. I had a commercial exchange with the band members themselves after the show and received an autographed LP as well as a bad ass t shirt. Cibo Matto rules. The Sinclaire was a perfect choice for them. Thank you for offering such a kickass show!!

cibo matto's comeback tour a couple of years ago was pretty good, but this show, one of the first of their new tour, had some major issues. the main one was miho's vocals: she was completely out of tune, particularly on some of the new songs. the set was short, less than an hour, but if it had all been as great as the classics like "sci fi wasabi" and "know your chicken" that may have been forgiven, but as it was this was a very average performance overall.

Uninspired performance, too short (less than 1 hour!?), and weak sound. All that for 24 bucks. Don't know if they were just tired at the end of their tour or if they're capitalizing on old fans (show was sold out in advance).

Awesome time had by all. Nice venue, and nice set.

The Brighton Music Hall was a great intimate spot. They sounded amazing!

It was amazing...its was like a time machine. They were great and the energy was amazing. So glad to hear new album coming our way!!

Awesome fun. CIbo Matto played their classics and some newer material too. Drummer was tight! Miho Hattori, the lead singer, has great stage presence and personality. The bandwas really having a good time.

And as good as ever... One of the best shows I've been to. Great vibe.

Saw the 7/18 show at the Bowery Ballroom, and after a ten year or so hiatus, Cibo Matto is back and better than ever. Trippy, funky music that had the house jumping. Miho Hatori totally commanded the stage and didn't miss a note singing all night. Yuka Honda is so talented and is the epitome of elegant grace. The new material they played sounded great and the older numbers are all classics. A bit of a short set, but very, very sweet. Welcome back, Cibo Matto, we missed you!