Band of Skulls

AWESOME show. Band was fantastic. One of my favorite bands and they just killed it.

My husband and I went to see We Are Augustines not knowing what to expect from the other bands but I loved Band of Skulls' performance! I'll definitely consider checking them out when they're back in Minneapolis again. Augustines gave an amazing performance, just as we remembered from last time we saw them. It's great to see them becoming successful.

They played almost every song from Baby Darling Doll Face Honey and most of Sweet Sour. The crowd singing the end vocals of Impossible as soon as they started the song was amazing. I LOVED Hollywood Bowl! They played every song I really wanted to hear and every single song was truly incredible. The fact the crowd was so into every song had me blown away! I also got to meet, get my picture taken with AND got the back of my ticket signed by the band. Unforgettable night for sure!

I saw Band of Skulls for the first time at Bonnaroo 2011. This is one of those bands I will go see every time I can. GREAT band, and definitely the most rocking band the whole weekend which is not easy to say. I've been to a LOT of shows and I've never seen more crowd surfing before. They REALLY know how to get the crowd pumped!

Great venue Greater band!!! I would definetly go again!

Awesome show. Glad I saw this band in such a small venue because I think they will be playing much bigger places very soon! Mercury Lounge is an awesome intimate setting and the sound was right on.

It was a late show and I was feeling a bit old... The opening act started at 10pm but the second they hit the stage I was energized. Gringo Star was a great companion band to play with. They played musical chairs with their instruments. They all played everything and everything, well. Drums, keyboard, guitar and bass. Their best song was Holding onto Hate. I downloaded it the next day. I met Band of Skulls biggest fan and it was awesome because the lead singer played to him and I was standing right next to him, so it was like he was playing to me. They sang a lot of new songs, which made me so excited for their new album. Band of Skulls is a great band and I felt privileged to see them in such a small venue. They belong on a big stage. They rocked the roof off the place. They were energetic, played well together and were just, tight! When the crowd sang along to one of the songs, the biggest smile spread across Russell's face. It was nice to see. The in between song banter wasn't really there, but it didn't need to be because the songs were so amazing. It was a great night. I got to meet the band and take some pictures with them, also.

I have been waiting for them to come to the U.S. and I was NOT disappointed! The opening act, Gringo Star, was excellent. Band of Skulls did a wonderful mix of old and new, which made me impatient for the release of their next album. I danced. I drank. And, I had a wonderful time. Wish I could've gone to both shows.

Saw Band of Skulls at the Marquee Theater in Tempe, AZ. I had heard a few songs on the radio and wanted to hear more. They were amazing. The band was spot-on in every way. Would love for them to come back and play at a larger venue. Will definitely go see them again and I hear they're working on a new CD. Can't wait for it to come out. They are even better live than in studio. Their music is popping up in commercials, movies and TV shows, and I'm so happy for their success. My husband had never heard of them, but he fell in love with their sound as well. It's alternative rock with their own unique vibe.

Never heard of them till the day before and went to see them with friends. I was pleasently surprised by their sound. Excellent show at an excellent venue.

LOVED it. Band of Skulls really is an awesome live band! I want more!! Whigs went on waaaayyyy too long! MORE SKULLS please!!!!!

This three-member, tight-knit British band really knows how to "Rock the Casbah" -- or The Troubadour, in this case! Love their organic, uncomplicated melodies and raw sound! Would relish a chance to see them in concert again!

What a great show!!! I think they are better live than on the album. Venue was a nice intimate setting.

The Band Of Skulls came in to Williamsburg and showed NYC how's it's done! With a dynamic singing duo and a drummer that snap, crackles, and pops, they ingnited a crowd who never stopped singing along and begged for more when it was finished. I was honored to witness a band who is on the verge of stardom... NEVER LOOK BACK BAND OF SKULLS!!! YOU RULE!!!

Amazing!!!! Amazing!!!! Amazing!!!! Amazing!!!! Amazing!!!!

Amazing show, one of the best I've ever been to. I would recommend band of skulls, and the Fonda, to everyone.

so amazing i can't describe it with words, i'm so excited

best god damn show i've been to in a while. i've been a fan for a long time but this was my first live show. totally worth it!!!

This was a great show. It was an intimate venue--and really rocked. Their sound is incredible--especially since there is only three of them! There was great energy. It ended too soon!! Really really awesome!

Good energy, great sound. Great live band. Many of the songs, to my ears, were better live than they are on the album. That is always what you want, as a concert-goer, but it's not always what you get. Band of Skulls could rock a larger venue, but I'd be ecstatic standing next to the stage at The Vogue every time they're in town. I couldn't hear well for the next several hours, my throat hurt from yelling and cheering at the show, and that's how I like it. Seriously, I cannot stop thinking about how much I enjoyed this show. I just hope the crowd was good enough for them to want to visit Indy again (and soon!).

At the Vogue, in an intamate setting, no more than approx 250 people, the Skulls KILLED IT!!! If you never have seen them, do yourself a favor, and catch them before they blow up. Already recognized as an up and coming group, the Chili Pep's have them now opening for them in the Texas leg of their tour. If you have a chance, go to one of those shows, because they'll compliment them, and perhaps "steal the show". I saw them in Detroit as well in March, and have been following them ever since. Can't wait for their next album, the first (2) are must-haves'. Very humble, very down-to-earth musicians. Peace

Great show. Excellent musicians. Overwhelming sound. Amazing guitar sounds.

After playing Coachella the day before, I thought Bandof Skulls played a great set at the El Rey. The sound was somewhat muddy, perhaps I was standing a bit too close, but I'm familiar with the songs from the records so I knew what to listen for and I really want to be able to see the band up close. All the songs I wanted to hear were played and I thought the show was well worth it. A great band in my opinion.

Baby Darling Doll Face Honey and Sweet Sour are both spectacular albums but live is whère they excel. I kept how wondering how they were going to top the next song, but they kept ratcheting it up another notch. The finale lived up to its name. The drummer was a force to be reckoned with. Loved every second of it. If they keep it up, they are going to be huge.

It was a great venue, a great band, and not one, but TWO great bands opening for an unforgettable group. Band of Skulls is gonna be really big in a year, and I'm glad I saw them while tickets were so cheap xD GREAT SHOW!

Love this band, they sound even better live. If you get a chance to see them, DO IT! You will not be disappointed.

The band was great. I have had the chance to see them two times and I am giving them a four this time around. I think they have a good show and all, but I preferred the previous one I attended. They played many songs off the old album and many from the new as well. We Are Augustines (the openers) were not enjoyable.

Showed up super early and staked out a spot in front of the stage, which ended up being directly in front of the singer/ guitarist. BoS was incredible. This is one band that is, quite honestly, even better live. They played all but 5 songs from their two albums. One song after another, non-stop incredible music. This was the best show I have been to yet, and it was made even better by being handed the setlist after the show by Russell himself.

Being a big fan I had high hopes that this would be a killer show and I certainly wasn't disappointed. Best concert I've been to in years!

had a great time. definitely won't be disappointed if you go. i suggest getting tickets for general admission in front of the stage.

Saw the Skulls at Fine Line Music Cafe in Minneapolis. It was unforgettable! Great crowd. Highly recommend!!

Good, loud, tight rock and roll show. No frills, just one song after the next.

Band of Skulls was incredible live. The show did not disappoint and all of the members are so talented that they made it look effortless. They played a mix of their first album Baby Darling Doll Face Honey and some new stuff from Sweet Sour. They also played all the crowd favorites which was definitely a plus. Lighting and special effects were excellent, music was just as good if not better than the recordings. The only downside to this concert had to do with the House of Blues. They said the show started at 7:30 but the opening act didn't even go on until 9. Normally this wouldn't be upsetting but once you get inside you cannot leave to go outside and smoke and they don't allow smoking anywhere in the venue. If you aren't a smoker, this shouldn't bother you but for those of us that are, 5 hours without a cigarette break can be rough. Overall excellent show though, definitely recommend!

This was simply an amazing show. This three piece band killed it. The drummer went nuts and broke one of his drum sticks at least once. The guitarist was incredible, he improvised during some of the songs without digressing into an endless jam. This was one of the best concerts I have ever been to.

It was worth going. They played songs from their first album( which is AWESOME), as well as new songs.

I went to see We Are Augustines and they rocked! Met them after the show and they were super nice! I was not familiar with Band of Skulls but stuck around to here them and they were great too. Awesome show! The tickets say 730pm but they don't tell you that opening act doesn't start until 900. Once you're in, you can't leave. There are no seats and no wi-fi in the music hall. Pretty bored by myself for an hour and a half.

This was my first time seeing Band of Skulls. What an amazing show. The band sound even better live than they do on record. Will definitely be seeing this band again. Amazing show.

They were great. Sounded just like their album. Many times band have a different sound live. These guys delivered their original sound with some fantastic additions. I would love to see them again.

While the We are Augustines did a decent job (way to loud - very poor mix control) the Band of Skulls more then made up for it. Their set, selection and mix was awesome. Hope they come back to St. Andrews soon!!

I was definitely hoping that Band Of Skulls would prove that our trip from Cleveland to Detroit was worth the time, money, and effort. They absolutely performed probably one of the greatest rock-n-roll shows that I have, and ever will see in my lifetime. The venue proved to be intimate, and added to the experience.

Band and venue treated the show like there were 10,000 fans. I love the intimacy of this theater and hope to be back soon. Lighting of the band was subpar but sound was really good.

Great show. Great venue! The Band of Skulls were great to watch. The Paradise is great for a fun intimate show.

The Band of Skulls were just great. I will definitely check them out again. I would recommend them to anyone into the White Stripes.

Best concert I've watched in a while! (although the acoustic of the venue was a little disappointing). A few days before the concert I was obsessively listening to the few songs from the music player in Band of Skull's website, wishing they where as good alive. Not only they performed my "favorites" amazingly well, but also surprised me with a lot of stuff they don't have in the playlist.. I am definitely buying their 2 cds and spreading the news around! Technically wonderful, great lyrics, heavy enough, indie enough, (sometimes) progressive enough: Band of Skulls definitely play like grown ups, break the boredom and bring some fresh air to today's alternative rock scene. The blond vocal was dressing his superstar moods already repeatedly asking us to sing with him.. but they do have credit for they very good music! For all New Yorkers tired of Alternative rock being restricted to Indie(sh), melo and experimental, for all those who like a little bit of "weight" in their rock and roll (just the right amount), just go to their website, dare not listen to "Sweet Sour" only and don't miss their concert!

I've seen these three two times now and they've rocked each time. This was an outstanding show and the Paradise is a great venue (aside from very poor ADA compliance)

Great show...well produced and a step forward for the band. The crowd was really into it.

The Brit rock trio rocked the Variety Playhouse -- starting with Sweet Sour. It's easy to hear influences from blues, Led Zeppelin, The Doors and Jimmy Hendrix, but their sound is still totally unique. Her vocals are Pretenders-like -- I actually wanted to hear her shine more as she's so good. The drummer KILLS it. And the lead guitarist/singer helped slow up songs and speed them down, making it less like a studio recording and exactly like the rock show we hoped for. The concert was full of both songs from both their albums. Faves were Hollywood Bowl and Cold Flame. But loved Bruises and the Devil Takes Care of his Own. I bought tix the day they went on sale and I bought their new album the week it came out. I will definitely see them every time they come through the ATL. Probably one of my all-time favorite bands.

Still singing along with Band of Skulls in my head! They play with such joy and love!!! This band should be HUGE ! Doesn't get much better. I guess they had to get off stage at 11 though due to bs curfew... Come back soon-please

We've seen Band of Skulls every time they've been to Boston and they seem to get better every time.

Very good show. I havent heard of Band of Skulls before researching them on youtube when I found out they are headlining after Deap Valy. They are a tight British band that plays American guitar rock.

I missed seeing BoS at the Newport Music Hall near the OSU campus last year. I wasn't going to make that mistake twice. My wife planned to accompany me but was ill... my buddy down the street was the benefactor. He isn't familiar with the BoS and lamented that the vocals weren't real clear. They could have been lifted a little in the mix... or he could have listened to me and 300 friends doing the sing-a-long. The volume was loud but not overpowering. I can't understand why so few people have heard of BoS... their solid rock rifts, tempo changes, catchy rifts, interesting lyrics and vocals are the best in rock. There was good use of not-too-much in the special affects department... three large lights spaced evenly behind the bands, some strobes and the regular stage lighting... but is was well synchronized with the music and very satisfying. I was wondering how well the live show would compare with the sound produced in the studio. It was obviously a little less layered but more edgy and with a fair amount of free-styling. They tended to introduce songs with an 'essence" of the rifts in the music... which resulted in a sense of something familiar but not immediate recognition of each song. The set was awesome... there was nothing there that I thought should have been left off, though I really would have liked them to do Honest (for a true ballad), Nightmares and Cold Sweat. Would have made a nice first encore. As I said, I don't understand why BoS isn't much more popular. They are playing some of the freshest, most original rock out there.My guess is they will get there. But I am hoping they will play the Newport again next year. If you get the chance, don't miss them.

The Band of Skulls were awesome live. They are my favorite band and are better live than I would have guessed. They made a few songs rock a little more live than on the studio albums. Will definitely see them again. Crowd could have been a little rowdier though.

Awesome! Awesome concert, seen Band of Skulls five times and each time they get better.

A GREAT live band, I actually enjoy their music more than the record! Deap Vally was a pleasant surprise, not what I expected but a great opening set.

I traveled from Pittsburgh, PA to the Columbus show after seeing the band in Pittsburgh and was so excited for the show. I twisted my ankle 1 block from the show. Not only did the bar tender give me a bag of ice for my ankle but the staff let me sit in the front section during the opening act to ice my ankle in a chair. Thank you so much Newport Music hall and Band of Skulls. Even though my ankle is the size of a baseball right now I had a really great time and recommend both the band and the venue to everyone. It was a great night. Thank you

My friends and I traveled from Cleveland to Columbus for these guys, which is about 2-2.5 hours away. The thing is, this wasn't our first time doing that for Band of Skulls. They are fantastic live and I'd do it again. They sound just like the studio versions, but better. The audience is a bit older so there wasn't as much movement as I normally enjoy but I'm not reviewing the audience. This band is the beez kneez.

Absolutely one of the best bands going. They are definitely a band not to miss. I love every song they do.

Band of Skulls was excellent and did not disappoint. I had an excellent unobstructed view. It was my third time to see Band of Skulls and the most memorable.

The British band totally brought down the house! They were very passionate with their performance and they connected with the audience. Best of all, they have the audience exactly what they wanted! It was my one of my first real concerts and I enjoyed it fully! Plus, I got a chance to meet them after the concert and they were really nice, chill people.

Such a magical and passionate night, the music was incredible and they played with such love. One of the best concerts I've seen in a long time.

Fantastic concert, third time seeing them (Williamsburg, Paradise) and it's always something special compared to other concerts I go to. Russell and Emma's voices together are strikingly harmonic, doesn't seem like they mess with it at all when recording the albums. You can go to see them and guaranteed it's going to sound better live and you will like the songs on the album more than you did before. They are just sincere and very talented, not east to come by, don't miss them.

Good show, but the shortest concert I've ever attended. An hour and 20 minutes (including encore) is not enough, especially for an up and coming band. I still love the band, just disappointed.

They played an awesome show and it was even better than I expected! The venue was perfect for this British rock group of 3 and loved how I got an unobstructed view to all their amazing on-stage performance.

With so many artists using heavy backing tracks, it's refreshing to hear real live music

Great show, high energy, awesome location, great crowd interaction

I enjoyed Band of Skulls' set, but, in my opinion, Vintage Trouble totally stole the show! They were so groovy and I really loved how involved they were with the crowd. The whole band has an amazing energy and you can't help but groove with them! Band of Skulls was a little more subdued and not as involved with the crowd so I would give them 3 stars. Vintage Trouble DEFINITELY gets 5 stars from this gal ;)

The evening started with a great opening number. Then the real kids came to play. Band of Skulls killed the last stop of their tour. My love for this band goes back to 2010 when I saw them for the first time at Lollapalooza. I will definitely be seeing them again!

Love Vinyl and the Band of Skulls sounded amazing.

Went only to see Vintage Trouble, they were amazing as always. Ty Taylor is a showman and knows how to bring the house down. They have been on every evening talk show: David Letterman, Jay Leno, Kimmel and Conan, can't wait to see where they go next. Stayed a bit to check out Band of Skulls. They weren't my music and It sounded like one long song, in other words every song sounded the same, but they were pretty good and looks like they have a big following. However, we need more Vintage Trouble in Las Vegas for sure.

One of the best concerts i've seen in 2012! Must see band!

They sound great! The show they put on is great and the overall feel of the audience should feed off their energy like it did at this show. I will definitely be on the look our for any of their shows for here on out. Ponderosa was a great opening act as well.

Band of skulls was awesome. The warm up band may have been good too, but it was way too loud & the sound not balanced so you could not hear the singer at all. First song of the Skulls was also too loud & couldn't hear the singers, but they got it fixed after that. They are talented and also seemed to be having fun. The only other negatives were that smoking is allowed in this venue & the start time on the ticket was when the doors opened. The first band didn't start for another hour & a half.

This was by far the Best concert I've ever seen. Amazing Venue! Amazing live band!

Band of Skulls - Better Than Ever! This is the third time I've seen them live; at the Bootleg in LA, the Fillmore in San Francisco, and now the Fonda in LA. The Fonda is the best place so far. A very nice venue. We spent the whole time on the floor up front, but it has a great rooftop hangout, and a nice balcony with seating. Open band was young and had some technical difficulties, but very promising in any event - IO Echo, I believe. Another unannounced band did a short set next - it wasn't short enough for me, did not enjoy that at all. 4 out of 5 star rating just for forcing me to listen to them. Finally got my BOS fix, though, and worth all inconvenience! These guys are just the right mix of raw power and actual musical talent. They do every song with intensity and purpose. Every inventive word and note comes across with purpose and artistic flare. Even more, I think I actually LIKE these people. Seem the very down-to-earth type. Their music is as good as ever, and stage presence is improving every time I see them. BOS has just struck a chord I can't actually put my finger on. All I know is I'm a lifetime fan. I hope the best for them, but am honestly regretting the day I have to go to Staples Center rather than The Fonda to enjoy their work. Great band, great music, great venue - great times!