Ra Ra Riot

This band played songs from three different albums, which was great - really showcased their wide array of talents. The sound engineer wasn't paying attention, unfortunately - the bass was way high, and drowned out the strings element. The stage show (lights) were good. The band seemed very into the show. The use of the taped synths and drum machine were very lame. The were at their best performing the material off their first two albums; the new material they performed was actually better live than on the record.

We went to a very small place called Culture Room. I like shows like this cause is more intimate and more in contact with the performers. Overall, the show was amazing and one thing that I kept mentioning every time they finished a song was: "They look like they're really into their music." and it shows. That's what I look for in concerts, more than performance, you can see the passion. I would love to go and see them again!

I attended the Ra Ra Riot show on October 20th at the Music Box in LA! I was looking forward to the show for two reasons. One, it was my birthday and Two, I work for a band that they did a remix for and loved so I could not wait to see them live. What a magical show! Very simple stage show, it was all about the music and I love that. I recommend going to see them if you are lucky enough to have them roll through your city, you will not be disappointed!

Fantastic show! I highly recommend seeing Ra Ra Riot and I will definitely see them again.

They were good live and I'd recommend them to a friend.

It was my first time to Bowery Ballroom -- just moved to NYC a few months ago. The venue is very cool, and a lot smaller than I though it would be, which was excellent. The opening act, Lower Dens, was mediocre, which was too bad, but Ra Ra Riot was amazing! Their sound was perfect and they had a great setlist, most all from The Orchard. And Wes Miles was wearing the same yellow button down shirt that I was, so there's that. Ha.

GOOD TIMES! Great band. Solid drummer. CELLLLOOOOOOOOOO!

They were loud, proud, fearless, and fun! The sound was crisp and they played just about everything from both albums.

awesome show, they get better every time! especially in the smaller venues

They're absolutely amazing! Can't wait to see them again and again

it's was amazing~~~~it's was my 2nd time . can't wait to next one. love ra ra riot forever~~~

RRR sound as good live as they do on their albums, plus they're a lot of fun to watch.

Ra Ra Riot sounds exactly as they do on their records, only better. Their collaboration is effortless and flawless. I couldn't help but want to sing and dance along with them!

They rocked and the venue was spectacular. HIghly recommend seeing them live.

Great high energy show! I loved the mix of songs that I knew plus songs from the new album. Also loved the opening band, Phantogram!

Dam Alexandra is hottttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt

With Sounds like Bright Eyes, Beatles, and Other indie alt bands out there, Ra Ra Riot has successfully blended classical music and popular music to bring forth a new genre, neo classical alternative rock. With not just one string player but two, a violinist and a cellist. It makes them stand out, and set apart from their equals in the indie scene. You can hear their beatles influence on the song Suspended in Gaffa, and their classical influence on Can you Tell. But they truly excel when they play Ghost on the Rocks, and Dying is fine, both of which blend perfectly their classical and popular sounds. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a new band to listen to.

The concert was amazing. The Luyas were great and I became a fan. Ra Ra Riot was great, great sound and venue.

I just found out about this band this year by a friend that recommended it and have loved them ever since. Their live performance was my expectations!

I was fortunate to see Ra Ra Riot up close at the Culture Room in Ft. Lauderdale. From start to finish they were exciting, fun, and extremely talented. Can't wait to see them again.

Not only were the bands in the moment, but the crowd was engaged from the moment they played the first chords.

The venue was the perfect size for Ra Ra Riot as they are still growing a fanbase. They sounded great and actually had a great deal more UMPH to their sound when performing live. Hopefully, they gain some steam and next time around we can see them at a bigger venue like Revolution or the Fillmore.

Ra Ra Riot is amazing! Love them! They put on a great show!

Great Venue! Great Show! The band was amazing live!!

My fiance introduced me to Ra Ra Riot about 2 years ago, and we had never seen them live before. Their music reminds us of when we started getting more serious in our relationship. It was so awesome to see them live and be SO CLOSE to them at the Masquerade, especially so soon after we got engaged. They were amazing in concert, and their music and vocals transfered so well! When the opening band, the Givers, (who we've seen live 3 times and who are incredible performers!) were on stage, there was a guy behind us holding drumsticks and performing air drums to the Givers music. It turned out, he was the drummer of Ra Ra Riot, and I must say he is one of the most talented drummers I have seen! You can see that he's passionate! How great to go to a concert, be SO CLOSE to incredible musicians, know practically every word to their songs, and I never knew before this night what any of them looked like. It was a really cool and fun experience!

With a show time of 9, the first opener, The Givers, began the evening right on time. The Lafayette, Louisiana, 5-piece: Kirby Campbell - drums/samples/vocals, Taylor Guarisco - guitar/vocals, Tif Lamson - vocals/percussion/ukulele, Josh Leblanc - bass, and William Henderson - synths/samples/vocals, also had an additional female on stage providing added sampling, backing vocals and percussion. The songs heard during the 30-minute set were akin to Ra Ra Riot but with emphasis on percussion rather than stringed instruments. They band received a well-deserved, positive audience response. If they were to be second rather than the first to play this night, they may have upstaged Ra Ra Riot. Up next at 9:50 was the Villagers. Villagers is a solo vehicle for Irish singer/songwriter Conor J. O Brien. He specializes in atmospheric, indie folk/chamber pop. O Brien began with a solo number and was then joined by a 4-piece backing band (guitar, bass, keys, drums). The presence of these added players did help provide more oomph to the emo-like song styling. The 45-minute set ended with O Brien again performing a solo number. While this set was actually better than what had been anticipated, I would have preferred a somewhat shorter set given the time element. Ra Ra Riot then began right at 11 to what now was effectively a full downstairs. The Ra Ra Riot 6-piece from Syracuse, NY, is Milo Bonacci - guitar, Alexandra Lawn - cello, Wesley Miles - keyboards/vocals, Mathieu Santos - bass guitar, Rebecca Zeller - violin, and Cameron Wisch - drums. The band s set list placed emphasis on The Orchard, their 2010 release, but did include better known songs from prior releases. Like when seen before they were a definite crowd pleaser and truly worth the effort to attend.

It was awesome! ..specially that hottie playing the cello.

I missed most of The Givers performance. And The Villagers were kinda boring. But Ra Ra Riot was incredible! I loved every minute I got to watch them. So good :)

Songs are great and they sound great live but the band doesn't interact with the audience at all.

I first saw Ra Ra Riot open for Death Cab for Cutie in the Spring of 2009. Never heard of them before. And WOW, I enjoyed them MORE than DCFC. So when they came around again, you bet I made sure I was there, this time getting to here a FULL Ra Ra set. This time around was different for me, as I knew all of their songs. They did not disappoint. It can be hard to describe Ra Ra and their sound at times. All I know is its FUN, BRIGHT & COLORFUL, and I just plain feel HAPPY. The violin & cello add SO much, well, they wouldn't be Ra Ra without them. And the lead singer, Wes Miles. Love him. He sings so effortlessly, always somewhat peaceful. Totally worth every penny, can't wait to see them again. Check them out!

Ra Ra Riot is amazing live. They sound even better than on their CDs. The two opening bands, We Barbarians and Chikita Violenta, were great too. I hadn't heard of them before this but I went and bought some of their music the next day. Sometimes you find your new favorite band by going in time to see the opening bands. I found out about Ra Ra Riot because they were the opening band for Death Cab at Red Rocks and now they are my favorite band.

Oh lordy! These boys and girls really know how to heat things up. By far and away the highlight of an amazing fun trip to Lawrence. Thank you Thank you Thank you forever and from the bottom of my heart!! xoxoXXX

I wasn't too impressed with the openers, but Ra Ra Riot was extremely entertaining. It was one of the best concerts I have ever been to.

Ra Ra Riot was amazing live! Wes Miles sounded great, and the violin and cello really made it stand out against other bands. I would definitely see them again. Plus, the Troc is a very cool theater and venue for any concert.

Amazing band, great performance, good crowd. Thanks RRR.

Ra Ra Riot was amazing live! Vocals were flawless, energy was high and the crowd really got into it. GREAT show.

sound quality was a little rough but show was great!!

The music selection sounded even better live! so much power and fun! I loved the event! We even met the violinist in person and took a photo! I have never purchased vinyl or concert merch, but the show was sooo great i just could not help myself! Also, Chikita Violenta, the opener, was a complete shocker! They were equally amazing! One of the best concert experiences I have ever been to!

Ra Ra Riot was an amazing show. I'm so glad I went. The opening bands were a bit week, but once Ra Ra Riot came on that as instantly forgotten. The band members looked like they were having a blast performing and really got into their music, which in turn caused the audience to go crazy, actively engaged in the show. They have a stage presence that will not allow them to be overlooked or forgotten.

Solid performance from a band with a promising horizon. The venue suited this group which is growing beyond the small club circuit.

Firstly, the venue Ra Ra Riot picked in Boston was amazing. A great crowd full of lively people, and the venue was a very nice place for this type of concert. Wes Miles, the lead singer, has an incredible voice. This is definitely not a studio band, they live to perform! Everything from the cello, the violin, the vocals, and the bass sounded good, if not better than the album. The concert was also very personal, especially since I was so close to the band. (8-10 feet.) Overall, this concert was unforgettable, and the next time Ra Ra Riot comes into town, I'll definitely be there.

this band was incredible. I had never seen them live before and it was a completely different experience. While the music itself is quite....mellow, live the energy was amazing. the lead singer had a very real voice and the overall talent of the band was obvious. Using guitars, drums, electric cello, and violin, the sound produce was original. Much more than just another teen rock band. this band has soul.

The band sounded fantastic. I saw them October 2, 2009 at The Troc, and they sounded even better this time! Definitely recommend. And the cellist Alexandra Lawn is gorgeous!

the two opening bands left something to be desired...all i could hear was loud sound, no discernible lyrics. ra ra riot was verryy good though, sounded better than the album! wes was perfectly in-tune & the band had good stage presence. they played mostly their old album, some of the new stuff but none of the slow songs, so it was a fun show for the audience. :) i'll definitely see them next time they're in philly! ONE THING: the band members didn't want pictures taken, so cameras had to be checked at the front desk. people taking pictures on their phones were asked to stop by the staff. just as a warning to anyone else to not bring a camera.

this was my third time seeing ra ra riot and they keep getting better. they're one of the few bands out there that actually sounds just as good if not better live. plus, with their new album out they really have a nice mix of songs from The Orchard and The Rhumb Line for a long set. some songs such as too too fast got the audience dancing while others such as the orchard leave the audience in awe.

I love this band. Wes' voice is incredible. It sounds even better live, which is a rarity. I wish he had better between-song banter (I'd rather hear something more personal than "thank you very much" and "we're glad to be here"), but the band's presence while performing is unmatched. Alex is stunning behind that cello, and I'm glad to see her highlighted on the new album.

Great show in a great venue. I would have seen them every night if I could have while here in NYC. Can't wait for them to come back!

Putting these three groups together on one ticket was terrific. Plus having the opportunity to meet and speak with the members of We Barbarians and Chikita Violenta was a brilliant business move. They were genuinely interested in what the crowd thought of their performances. When we saw that they were the ones selling their own tee shirts and CD's we couldn't help but purchase them. Great bands, great music, great concert.

Ra Ra Riot was one hell of a jumpin good time, but I don't think the night would have been as incredible without North Highlands getting it going. I missed the first opener, but from the first note of the NH set, you could tell a lot of people would be going in to work late the next day. Great songs played by both bands. I left 95% satisfied. I would only have been happier if Ra Ra Riot played "You and I." Or if I went home with a band member...

The ticket said 8:00 pm so we got there about 8:30 and Ra ra riot didn't go on until minutes before 11:00. We go to the Paradise all the time and LOVE it but it was just too late a start. We left for midnight so didn't get to see much of them.

So incredible words can not express. Ra Ra Riot is an amazing band already in the studio but they sounded even better live.

My first time seeing Ra Ra Riot...and to be honest, first time hearing their music in general. I was really impressed! My friend and I especially admired the violinist - she rocked! I can't wait to see them again.

This was an AMAZING concert! Ra Ra Riot is fantastic live. Best band ever. The 2 opening bands were fab too! Will definitely attend more in the future!!!

They were more amazing live than actually listening to their record (even though they are great already). I had a blast & the vibe was great. I would totally go see them again! x

STATIC JACKS WERE INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!! CAN'T BELIEVE YOU DIDN'T EVEN LIST THE OPENING ACT. THE PLACE WAS PACKED EARLY ON !

My expectations were met and exceeded with the Ra Ra Riot concert at A and R. I only wish someone would have told me what time they were going to be starting, as we waited for 2 hours. Nevertheless the band was worth the wait. My friend who came with me, had never heard of Ra Ra before that night and she loved them, and can be counted as a new tshirt wearing fan.

I've always been a fan of Ra Ra Riot and seeing them live was absolutely amazing! They played a variety of songs from all of their albums. They are an extremely talented band and I highly recommend them to everyone.

The show was awesome! I'd been wanting to see these guys for a while and finally did. The acoustics were great the vibe was electric and everybody was rocking out to the songs. They played most of their new stuff of course but to everyone's delight played some of their old stuff from "The Orchard" album which got the whole crowd going crazy! It was a blast and all my friends had a great time as well! Definitely will see them again.

Ra Ra Riot puts on a great show. The set list consisted of a great mix between their new songs off of "Beta Love" as well as some fan favorites. They were charismatic and engaging as performers but didn't get too wordy between songs either. The El Rey Theatre is a charming venue (minus the too-small bathroom).

Great experience!! Good crowd but not overly crowded. Maybe a little too much fog but overall a really good time!

so much talent and, despite our positions along the SIDE of the stage, the sound was perfect!

Great show! "Beta Love" really translates well live!

I only know few songs of Ra Ra Riot but actually I could have really good time. Their performance is awsome and music is really butiful. I think that anyone possible to have fun.

Wasn't crazy about the newest album until i heard the songs live. Their energy is awesome and I didn't want the show to end.

Ra Ra Riot is AMAZING! Always put on such a good show! So much energy! So much fun! AND they sound absolutely amazing!! So worth it. Always a great great great show!

Ra Ra Riot was energetic and fun. Both showcasing new songs from their album Beta Love and playing their old hits with a talented guest cellist.

They took 2.5hours after doors opened to show up on stage. Their performance was good, but nothing worth that wait. The first opener 'Yellow Ostrich' was fantastic, but the second opener played their pointless songs like a band of apes. I was exhausted by the end of the second set, and the crowd proceeded to wait another 40 minutes for Ra Ra Riot to decide to begin their show. They gave a good show, but it was not worth enduring the second opener and extended wait.

Ra Ra Riot is always a fun band to see live, and the opening acts were great too. Paradise is a great venue to get up close and personal with the performers.

The show was amazing. They played all their best songs and sounded great. There was a real energy.

I highly recommend seeing Ra Ra Riot in concert! I feel as if you don't get the same energy by simply listening to their tracks. I was somewhat surprised by how energetic their performance was. Wes Miles really got the crowd going and was even a great sport after many kids (I assume most were Boston University students since it is the Paradise Rock Club) decided to run up stage and mosh pit. There was even one instance, during Ra Ra Riot's very popular "Boy", where a kid ran up stage and danced around for a while until security had to come up and escort him off. This kid did not want to be escorted off of course so he tried to get away from security, but then bumped into the violinist Rebecca Zeller and knocked out her cord and broke one of her bow strings in the process. Of course after this incident no one dared to go up on stage during the next songs. I do applaud Ra Ra Riot for being such a good sport about it all and even laughing during some of these moments. I do not see Ra Ra Riot's music as the kind of music that would encourage mosh-pitting so to me it was a little odd. Other than that it was a phenomenal concert. As an avid listener I was very satisfied with their tracklist for the show. They performed all their great hits from "Boy" to "Ghost Under Rocks" to "Shadowcasting" and more; and of course they started off the show with "Massachusetts". I was even happy to see them perform "You and I", sung by the beautiful Alexandra Lawn. It was a excellent show overall. I was not really impressed by the opening acts, but that is a very minor issue since I was there to see Ra Ra Riot who I really enjoy and hope to see in concert again in the future :)

An amazing band who performs as well if not better live than their album. Second time seeing them in concert, and will continue to see them anytime they play in Minneapolis! Loved the show.

This is the 2nd time I've seen Ra Ra Riot in the last 6 months. They are great live band. All of their songs translate perfectly to live performances and lead singer Wes' voice sounds incredible. The violin and cello give the band such a complete sound and cellist Alexandra is the hottest girl in indie rock. The only disappointing thing is that more people didn't turn out to see such a great band at such a great price. Oh well, their loss. I'll enjoy seeing them at small clubs before their inevitable move larger, less intimate venues.

One of the best concerts I have ever attended Mojo's was a great place and the bartender was so great left him a $20 tip. Recommend Ra Ra Riot and any live music at Mojo's.

Ra Ra Riot has been one of my top 2 favorite bands for a very long time, but after seeing them live they have definitely become my favorite. They put on such a great show and their music sounds just as good live as it does on their albums, just better and louder. I would love to see them in concert again. The only thing that brings this review down to 4 stars is the fact that the seating arrangement was annoying because there were no seats, only standing area and a small bar upstairs with a few stools which were usually taken by people drinking. Ticket master said the concert started at 7 but they didn't even open the doors until 7:30 and the opening band didn't start playing until about 8:30. After they were done we had to stand and wait another 30-45 minutes until Ra Ra Riot finally came out on stage. We ended up leaving early because our feet hurt so bad from standing so long. Aside from location of the concert, Ra Ra Riot totally deserves 5 Stars and would recommend everyone to see them!

Ra ra riot is an incredible band. I also love the Culture room as a venue. I'm definitely going to see them whenever they're in town, and also going to go to more concerts at the culture room. The Luyas were also a great opening act.

Great performers, really into the music, gave it their all. The venue was intimate. Good transition video playing while bands were setting up. The Luyas were a good compliment to the music to come.

ra ra riot rocked it! amazing voice. spectacular strings. loved it.