Belle & Sebastian

Belle & Sebastian in fine form! Their stage presence brings a friendly and gracious approach that makes you like them even more.

My wife and I had a blast! It was our second Belle and Sebastian concert! The first one was more than twelve years ago. They are in good shape and their music is great.

Such a special & unique experience! My partner Eric & I got to dance on stage with B&S for the entire show! We answered a tweet looking for 50 fans to dance with the band. We thought it might be for 1 number. It ended up we had 8 or 9 choreographed numbers. Our choreographer Kristina Rodrigues was amazing! She taught 50 non dancers how to dance. She made us look so good. It was such an incredible opportunity. Thanks to everyone at the Berkeley Greek Theatre for making us so comfortable. It is my favorite outdoor venue in all of the Bay Area!

I've been waiting years to see Belle and Sebastian and they were well worth the wait. Great live show.

Great band, great sound, great venue with amazing view on Manhattan.

After waiting 4 years for Belle and Sebastian to tour again I was so excited to see them perform all of my favorite songs from past albums and new songs from their upcoming album,Belle And Sebastian Write About Love. They opened with the new song I Want The World to Stop which was brilliant. As a group they shine and are as good live as they are on their records. You can see how much they enjoy and appreciate their fans. They seem really happy to be on stage. They are great at engaging the audience. There is certainly a feeling of intimacy which is quite an accomplishment when your standing amongst 5,000+ fans. Most of the musicians play multiple instruments so there is a lot of musicality. Besides the usual guitars, bass, drums and keyboards you'd expect from most bands they also play flute, violins, cello, trumpet, harmonica, even recorders adding a wonderful depth to their songs. They are the most tuneful band I have ever heard and best of all they "rock", making for an exciting show.

This was the most amazing concert! Belle put on a wonderfully perfect show, making hilarious side comments in between songs and connecting with their audience. I feel like I love my favorite band on a more personal basis now, after having seen them. They all had good spirits. How lovely was the background of the city lights and water, with perfect weather I thought - the wind added effect, and the fog rising over the buildings behind us was very cool looking. Anyways, this is the coolest venue I've ever been to... Cheers

the noise level was not very good. but Belle and Sebastian are always a treat to see live. -+

Outstanding. Thank God it didn't rain. Sunset over Manhattan was great. Love B&S.

I had bought tickets to this show a couple of months ago, as I have been a huge B&S fan for years now, and never had the opportunity to see them live. I remember a cartoon when I was a kid called Belle and Sebastian, about a boy and his dog in the French Pyrenees Mountains, so when I heard of a band by the same name, I immediately gravitated toward them. I, like everyone else, was expecting a monsoon to begin at any moment, but it never did. Teenage Fanclub opened, I am not familiar with them, but a very interesting thing happened during their performance. I noticed Stuart Murdoch walking amongst the crowd, eating an apple. I of course approached him, let him know how big of a fan I am, and told him my recollections of the cartoon from my childhood. He seemed friendly enough, and then I asked him if they had a setlist prepared, he said yes, but asked if I had a request. I was blown away by his friendly, sincere nature, and requested that he play one of three songs, I listed "Your Cover's Blown", "We Rule The School", and "The State That I am In" He said he'd do one of them. I offered to buy him a beer, forgetting that he is allergic to alcohol, he declined my offer, and I once again told him how much I admired him, and we went our separate ways. A short while later they began their set, with some material from the new album, and then went into some of the classics. After 9 songs, Stuart said that due to a special request, they were going to play a song, and they immediately went into "We Rule The School", I was ecstatic, they performed it so well, and the audience went wild for it also. I am so glad that I attended this concert, it was just a magical night with the rain holding off, and the tumultuous wind blowing in all directions, and the beautiful sounds of Belle & Sebastian filling our ears.

BELLE AND SEBASTIAN ARE THE GREATEST BAND EVER AND THEY ROCKED THIS SHOW

Interactive. A good selection of songs - old new popular b-sides. funny. involved.

The setting was perfect, the weather was great, the Bklyn IPA was excelent, and the music made the moment an unfogettable experience.

You can never go wrong with a Belle and Sebastian concert.

This group has their own sound, however they remind me of the great songs and arrangements of the sixties. ( Bacharach,Jimmy Webb,etc.)They were a delight to hear, very entertaining, musicianship top notch.I am in my fifties and I am looking forward to seeing them again soon.Melody and great vocals, a terrific time!

Great show! Lots of fun. I would highly recommend them.

The show was amazing! Got to go up on stage and dance with the band. Once in a lifetime experience!

Great show at an always amazing venue. Can't wait to see more concerts here next summer.

To start, the scene was hard to get over...New York City skyline at nighttime across the river to the back, and Belle & Sebastian to your front. I'm so thrilled they finally were able to come to the States. Completely well put together, they selected songs from a bunch of their different albums including one from Write About Love, coming out October 2010. Love love love LOVE them. Please come back soon!

The Williamsburg Waterfront is a beautiful venue. Belle and Sebastian played an effortless show. Their involvement with the crowd was moving. It made me feel like I was part of something bigger, it gave me hope in my generation.

So much fun! was going to rain but it didn't and the williamsburg waterfront was so beautiful!!! crowd was happy and dancing and belle and sebastian were so good played all the classics i needed plus some new stuff! love love love them

great band, great show. class act. Lots of band members, had no idea they were traveling with such a large group. would see them again.

Maybe it was just where I was standing, but there were very few people dancing to the awesome music on Thursday night. Why pay $50 to see Belle and Sebastian, show up despite the impending storm and bad wind...and not even dance?!

The music was perfect, the atmosphere was great, and the view was gorgeous! What more can i say?

It's hard to rate Belle & Sebastian because they are my favorite band of all time! The venue at Williamsburg water front was amazing!

Belle and Sebastian know my life!!!!!!!!! They played (almost) all my favorites, and sounded FANTASTIC. They were very audience interactive, too. Lot's of jokes, lot's of laughs, and a few lucky people got to go up on stage. Lovelovelovelovelovelovelove.

I'm a fan of B&S, but I know many people were a little disappointed by their live performances. So I was "ready to be heartbroken". Well, I really had no reason for that. The concert was perfect. They enjoyed singing and talked to the public and interacted and danced and had fun and sang twenty beautiful songs, including "The loneliness of a middle distance runner" that is one of my favorite B-sides.

Undeniably brilliant and certainly the best concert I can remember attending. B&S only get better with age and the few teasers we got of their new album suggests even more brilliance to follow. Hope they do not wait another four damn years to come back to the East Coast.

Wonderful people, thankfully the weather stayed good. I'm glad.they played as long ad they did, about half an hour longer than scheduled!

One of the best live bands I've ever seen! They hit every note, harmony, lyric perfectly!

Can you say "Dance Party!" The show was a non-stop dance with great vocals and tight music. The sound mix was exceptional. Great show presented by a great band.

Radio City Music Hall was spectacular, but the show was just plain BRILLIANT! Opened with Nobody's Empire, which is by far my favorite of the new album, and then kept going. They played 2 of my favorites - Boy With the Arab Strap and Judy and the Dream of Horses - but the highlight for me (because I've never heard them perform it live) was Lazy Line Painter Jane! Now, maybe those who are just getting to know their music wouldn't have had such a great time as me, but for a long time fan it was fantastic!

The sound quality in RCMH was amazing! And Belle & Sebastian were amazing as well. They played my three favrite songs, I couldn't have been happier. Real Estate were pretty good too!

What a fantastic show Belle & Sebastian played at Radio City in NYC. So happy it will be my 10 year old son's first concert memory. The band sounded great, the guest musicians were phenomenal, especially CJ on the trumpet...what a power house and the dancers were an added treat.

What a show! These guys really know what stage presence is, and with a show lasting almost 2 hours they were great value for money. I also really liked the opening bands, who had a 1 hour set each.

In the beautiful Berkeley theater with a majestic backdrop, Belle and Sebastian sounded as good live as a recording. They were fun, upbeat and experimental. Great entertainment

I hadn't seen Belle and Sebastian for well over ten years and had lost track of their albums, growing up and having different interests. However, an old friend invited me to this show and I decided to give it a shot. The band was in great form, the song selection was excellent and the banter with the audience was superb. A good mix of new material and classics, very well paced and with a ton of people on stage including string players and a bunch of fans who got to be on stage for the whole show doing coordinated dances. Overall it was a blast and my interest in the group has been rejuvenated. If you are on the fence, this would be a good time/tour to see them.

One of the best concerts I have ever attended! They put on a very memorable show with a fantastic choice of songs.

Belle and Sebastian always put on an unforgettable performance. Stuart and Sarah have the voices of angels, sometimes Stuart's voice is so pure I want to cry (Stevie is more awesome rocker). B&S invite the crowd's interaction and their witty banter make them a fan's favorite. I've seen B&S 7 times and they continue to be the best concerts I've been to. Go see them you will not be disappointed. Here's to NYC in 2015! Please comeback to California soon!

Never disappointed with a Belle and Sebastian concert. As always, the band gave an awesome performance. They sang many of their hit songs and played some new tracks as well. I love Stuart's energy and the fact that he incorporates the audience is awesome. P.S. I loved the venue. So beautiful.

Great venue. Amazing set by Belle And Sebatian. Great sound quality. This band is incredible because they make mellow music that's complex and challenging.The Theatre at The Ace was the perfect setting for this performance.

Great show and great place. Beers were expensive so it keeps you from buying more than one anyway. I'd never seen Belle & Sebastian but it was everything I hoped for. Thanks for a great time.

Belle and Sebastian produced an amazing show at the House of Blues. They played a range of songs from throughout their entire career and reproduced them perfectly. The sound was excellent and the staging attractive though no more than was needed. The rapport with the audience was tight from the first song and it was obvious that most of the crowd were huge fans of the band. All in all a very enjoyable night.

Great show - excellent musicians, great songwriting, nice interface with the audience! Come back to Miami!

Never mind the fact that B&S are my favorite musical act of all time, the show was objectively one of the best-sounding concerts I've experienced. In every aspect Stuart Murdoch and company are incredible performers, interacting with the crowd, inviting the audience on stage, and playing a diverse group of songs spanning their entire career. Stuart even came out after the show and chatted with a few of us near the stage. What a night. They made a true follower out of me.

They perform so well and have so much fun, that the crowd can't help but enjoy it! See them whenever you can!

They were upbeat, happy to be there, good banter with the crowd, played for almost two hours. All in all, a good show.

The Santa Barbara bowl was the perfect setting for Belle & Sebastian. Most tickets were for General Admission down front. So it was great to be so close to the stage. The band was amazing and you could tell they were excited to play. Best Coast opened and they were great opener. Well worth the drive up from LA.

love them. surprised by how little people were there

best show ever. but i am biased because they are my favorite band EVER!!!!

The band had a great stage presence, focal pointed my Stuart of course. The use of horns, recorders, and strings made it a very dynamic and enjoyable performance. Not your average group blasting away on high amplifiers. Very pleasant and the range of songs made it enjoyable for all ages that attended.

This was their only California show and it was amazing. They're just amazing.

The location was great. We were right up front and the show was fantastic. The band played really well. Best Coast were a great opening act.

Delightful concert where fun and frolic abound. Best Coast opened the show with a wonderful music and lyrics. Belle and Sabastian arrived on stage eager and ready to play a nice mix of old and new tunes. Even if you had never heard their music before, you would enjoy the concert.

Great with the crowds, played my favorite songs, fun

was pleasantly surprised how much the lead singer of b&s charmed the audience, their performance and musicianship was top notch, my only complaint was the material played, way too many slow numbers played.

A once in a lifetime opportunity, Belle and Sebastian's first visit to the Burgh, I hope they return soon! Great Show!!

Headliner Belle & Sebastian was better than I had expected. Often on their records they are too coy and arrangements overly busy. But tonight they live sound was more stripped down and uptempo. For the first time here in Pittsburgh they aquitted themselves well.

I thought they were amazing live! They played incredibly and were very engaging with the audience.

Belle and Sebastian played a concert with real emotion and I felt very connected to the band since they mentioned the Pirates/Mets game and incorporated that into the set list and the comments. Stuart Murdoch interacted with the crowd and even used someone's mascara during a key moment in "Lord Anthony". Bobby Kildea was so sweet to help our 5 year old acquire a beach ball!!

I've seen Belle & Sebastian 3 times (1 in Argentina & 2 in California) so far and they never disappoint. This was probably my favorite show yet; I couldn't believe they play A Century of Fakers, I love this song so much! The venue is beautiful and so is the acoustics.

Went for best coast and they were AMAAAAZZZZING...way better live than their records. I was right by the stage so saw every detail of their performance and was pretty impressed. Good surf chill rock music that makes the feet want to move :) not only that...a band able to show their true artist abilities live is what makes a band worth watching High recommended band/concert!! p.s belle and sebastian were enjoyable to :)

Very satisfying show. B&S always put on a wonderful show and seem to have a great time doing it. Despite being self deprecating and funny, they're serious musicians and make a strong effort to connect with the audience.

I've seen them several times but this show was unforgettable. Because of the venue, the songs they played, the park, ... their performance and enthusiasm, they were AWESOME!

Was a great live show with lots of audience interaction! Yo La Tengo made for an awesome opening act as well!

Belle & Sebastian were just as darling, funny and talented as I'd hoped they would be. Typhoon was the perfect opener for them -- both bands even had 12 people on stage! B&S played a wonderful variety of tracks both old and new (although I wish they'd played Step Into My Office, Baby). I also thought they would have whipped out the title track of their new album, but alas they did not. Their banter about Portland was of course well-received. They even hilariously and good-naturedly pulled up a bunch of people from the audience to dance on stage with them. All around a perfect event!

Great show. Belle & Sebastian are fantastic live. If I get a chance to see them again, I totally will.

I was so pumped to see Belle & Sebastian in concert, and glad to see that the show was sold out. They are one of my faves! Overall, I really enjoyed the show - especially fans dancing around on stage, the freebies B&S gave some fans for their brave moves on the stage (how thoughtful!), and Stuart Murdoch dancing around on stage as he sang. I was hoping they would play more from their new album, Write About Love, but they've done so many songs I guess they couldn't play them all. The sound was a little patchy throughout the show, but B&S kept the momentum going. Bottom line: I'd see them again, maybe in a smaller venue, and would recommend the show to anyone.

When they perform they sound better than when they record. You can't say that about many bands. The set list was the perfect mix of new and old, with an emphasis on the old favorites. I can't wait to see them again.

Great show by them. The venu was great( the manhattan skyline in the distance). Both sarah and stuarts voices were in top shape and the whole band seemed pleased to be starting the us tour.

They are the best. Stuart has the ability to put a smile on your face that will last for days.

Belle & Sebastian have done more or less the same show for the last 15 years\u2014that s not a complaint, just a fact. So I went with expectations\u2014but this time around they changed it up! I was a little sad. It seems like the end of an era, but they were great as usual. So much fun. Even without the Arab Strap stage dancers. They didn t skip the stage dancing, just did it to a different song. It didn t have quite as much joie de vivre as usual but then again neither do I.

Shows at The Atlanta Tabernacle are always wonderful. I was not let down. Bell & Sebastian did a wide range of songs covering songs from their first album to new music not released yet. I feel a good time was had by all!

I ve always wanted to see them play and they ve definitely still got it! I would have liked to see more from Isobel (she sang one song, but did play multiple instruments). But Stuart s energy made up for it in spades. He was hilarious and Stevie was an excellent vocal partner and they really played off each other well. There were a few songs I really wish they d played, by with such a huge catalog, there will always be a few things you ll wish they d played. Overall, it was a really fun night and the Tabernacle staff was incredibly polite and friendly (which is sometimes rare in rock venues). Great experience!

This was such an outstanding show. I've never seen a band request the audience to come up on stage and dance! It was fantastic. The band was tight and every song delivered with the happy light atmosphere that you would expect. When you leave, you will feel better having seen them. Though - I would like to see them play a smaller venue, maybe multiple shows; as the size of the audience made for a bit of exclusion. So, I suggest Lincoln Hall for multiple shows.

This show was hands down one od my favorite concerts I've ever been to. The Chicago theater was a great venue and Belle & Sebastian were just unforgetable! They played a lot of my favorite songs and surprisingly enough i found myself laughing a lot. Stuart Murdoch talked a lot and told a lot of really funny stories. It's a show I will never forget!!!

Brilliant, like sitting around a local pub back home listening to Stuart sing and chat away to his mates whilst Sarah, Stevie, Chris, Richard, Bobbie and Dave played along to his tempo.

Belle & Sebastian are great musicians and they have a wonderful and large catalog of tunes. They played from their whole history. Great show!

Great venue with amazing sound that never goes wrong.

Loved the new venue, disappointed however in the quality of sound in the smaller area, was hard to appreciate the good bands who were playing but overall, another great concert held by KXT

Great show. Belle must love KC cause they played a little of everything. Great cuts and some different renditions. Really cool show and fun. They had crowd folk get on stage for some silly dancing to 'Boy' songs. Also they played Judy and the Dream of Horses, much to the delight of the 'raging peeps in the back row.' I appreciated the ensemble, including some local Kansas City violinists! Representing the little Tomato ! Go Royals! I enjoyed the opener, Courtney Barnett. Hope she keeps writing the punk-pop songs.

Great venue. Great band. Wonderful show. Can't wait to see them again.

Belle & Sebastian were FANTASTIC live. They were super personable and kept the mood of the entire show light and happy.

I am mainly a fan of older Belle & Sebastian tracks. Although singer Stuart Murdoch promised a 'smorgasbord of songs,' since it was their first appearance in Kansas City, it ended up being primarily a concert in support of their most recent album. Songs were all played on live instruments by a large ensemble including eight official members as well as a few auxiliary musicians who are only appearing on this tour. Videos and static images were displayed behind the band for most songs. I did enjoy this show because they are excellent performers, especially Murdoch, who has gobs of kinetic energy and charisma, but I was disappointed at the limited selection of songs from the first three albums, which are widely considered their best and are certainly my favorites. Requests for old songs were flatly denied with a terse 'Nope' and a joke about submitting the requests in the form of an e-mail prior to the show, which somewhat killed the mood. This was a fun show, but it reminds me why I don't often go to concerts of established artists. If you have particular tastes, it's easy to be let down.

AMAZING live show. Just mind blowingly good. Danced so much.

I had never been a HUGE fan of Belle and Sebastian. I did like them from watching the movie 500 Days of Summer, but I was not trying to go see a show. I listened to a friend and decided to go, and I was blown away. First of all, I love the venue, and I am SO glad it was inside instead of out. It felt more intimte. But I know this band now, and outside would have been a blast. The fan base was more than cool. New age hippies. I say if you like any jam music, go see them. The music was so good. Hard to deny. I would see them again tomorrow.

B&S was awesome and sounded great, didn't seem like Real Estate got the same sound check!

belle and sebastian were great! it was the first time i had seen them live. the venue was perfect aesthetically and acoustically. stuart's voice sounded pristine in radio city. pairing this band and this venue was truly brilliant. there was a great mix of their entire catalog. the video screen behind the band completely enhanced the band's performance and was never a distraction. there were even a few songs that included dancers with choreographed moves, which was a pleasant surprise. i must note that i found the ushers cordial though annoyingly unhelpful, mostly. pro tip: standing in the concourse directly across from the stage is the most convenient place to stand/ drink/ dance.

I absolutely love the band Belle and Sebastian. So I don't believe that I could ever give them less than five stars for their art, music and talent. I loved that they played their new material and their oldies, but I have to say that Stuart's live singing voice was incredible. They venue was world class and had accessible public transportation, but I was sort of bummed that they did not offer passes to meet the band. Belle and Sebastian bought fans onstage to dance with the band so that was awesome too. If they came back to DC I would definitely pay to see them again.

Best concert I've seen in a long time: the band was incredible live and had an amazing energy. They pulled a bunch of audience members up onstage which was fun and funny and kept everything exciting. Echostage was a great venue and I was really impressed with how tight they ran everything. No waits, no lines, no attitude: awesome all around.

Have been a belle and sebastian fan for a long time and it was great to get to see them and at such a beautiful venue. Portlanders need to learn how to dance!

Belle and Sebastian put on a wonderful show, drawing not just from their new album but from the favorites of their past (all the way back to Tigermilk). Stuart really connected well with the audience, at one point dashing through the crowd (to the chagrin of the staff). The invitation for several members of the audience to come up onto the stage also added a more personal touch, reducing the 4th wall to shambles. The performance was exceptional, with obvious zeal and enthusiasm consuming the band. They appeared quite energized, but played with their hearts on their sleeves. It also seems fair to say they were as captivated as their audience, and were all to eager to do several encores for the crowd. On the technical side of things, there was quite an impressive light show to accompany the stage antics and siren songs. The venue was quite remarkable as an operatic hall with all the gilded glamour one could muster (although the crowd and musicians all seemed to be a bit out of place and under-dressed). It was a fine evening, with an after party walkably close at the Someday Lounge (with appearances by members of the band).

The venue is excellent and Belle and Sebastian put on a rockin show!

This bunch of Scots always put on an amazing show and this one was no exception. They have never had the same playlist any time I've seen them which keeps the shows fresh and they are terrific at balancing new material with the favorites. I'd seen them at Constitution Hall a few years ago and it's a good venue for them - fairly large but the audience isn't disconnected.

While I was concerned about the sit-down venue when we took our seats, I thought B&S did a great job of keeping the crowd engaged and energized throughout the performance. The sound was super and they were extremely fun to watch with all the band members continually scurrying about playing different instruments. The string quartet was a nice touch.

This was in my top 5 concerts ever attended (and trust me, I have seen a lot!). The band was amazing, charming, engaging, gregarious and flat out fabulous.

I saw the show at DAR Hall. It was really great. You should have played Meat and Potatoes. If you play this at future shows I want you to let people know that Maryam made you play it. It is a wonderful song and I think it speaks to so much of what a gal wants. Not only in the obvious way presented, but in general. I loved the show. I loved how you acknowledged that we were getting older and starting families. I was feeling that all day and when you acknowledged at the show it made my night. I also liked the way you interacted with the audience. I felt alive! Maryam wants to hear Meat and Potatoes! I will travel to another show if you promise to play it. Tell me where and when and I will make the trip.

This concert was amazing. We drove up from Michigan and it was well worth the 4 hour drive. We thought we would never be able to see them so this was an especially awesome concert. I would definitely see them again.

I discovered rather late that they had a new album, no time to listen to it. I was a little stressed out by the idea that I will not be able to sing along. In addition to that, I brought a musician friend who knew nothing about them. My husband had to travel and I had his ticket to give to someone. Well all of these stupid fears went away when they started covering one album after another. Dogs on wheel, the boy with the arab strap, pursuit of happiness A few new ones mixed in after apologizing for trying to sing them. And oh man, one of these new ones with essentially voice and flutes was so beautiful. I heard my friend on my side when he released his breath at the end of the song. I wish I could go back right now.

Pure musical bliss. The time flew by all too quickly, I was sorry when it was over. A perfect concert.