Massive Attack

A 240 mile drive to attend this event. MA is always a guarantee of an awesome show.

Good music, a good looking girl with me, some good Santa Barbara wine, what else can I ask for?

Can't recommend these two enough...I am a seasoned Massive Attack fan and I saw them for the first time live. Amazing performance. Also saw Thievery Corporation for the first time but I was pretty much introduced to their sound that night, and they did not disappoint. A very dynamic performance, lots of showmanship. The lights and visual aids were stunning - it's not just a show for the ears but one for the eyes too. Everyone was on their game, Robert and Grant from Massive were fantastic and unforgettable, as were guests Martina Topley-Bird and Horace Andy. Do not fail - if you enjoy these two bands and are looking for a good time, go see them!

This was the best show I've ever seen. This band knows how to put on a show and rock with a distinct heavy, cool, sleek style. Exceeded my expectations. Upstairs at Sound Academy, sound quality could be better- behind curtain security voices were louder than concert. Fire alarm went of multiple times, again louder than the music. Otherwise good vantage points from upstairs.

great light show, sounded awesome, played hits, great venue

i'm a huge fan of massive attack but i was disappointed with the show. throughout the show, the stage was dark and dreary. it was hard to even make out if the artists were even on stage singing or if a recording of their music was just playing. the performance was less than entertaining or engaging.

Simple the best concert ever for me. And LOVED the venue also.

great sound, amazing lightshow, songs sounded as fresh as when they came out.

Massive Attack doesn't disappoint live. Their live arrangements are perfection.

They always put on a fantastic live show. Crisp, clear audio - great setlist.

I love massive attack and would buy the ticket and see it again and again. But no the opening act, it was't that good.

Massive Attack returned after a four year absence as strong as ever. Their use of video and lights to enhance the emotional impact of the songs is unmatched in modern music. The Greek seemed to be the perfect place for their unique brand of trip hop, soul, gospel and reggae. The Great Horace Andy was missing but that was the only glitch

They were great as always!! Playing the classics, displaying powerful words in the back along their lyrics, closing with unfinished sympathy; for sure it was a FYI for anyone interested in good music and humanity.

Massive always puts on a good show and this was no different. They remixed their material so that it stayed fresh and even managed to have Horace Andy sing even though he wasn't there. Opening act TV On the Radio were great and coulda played longer but we did get to see their lead singer do Pray for Rain with Massive during the encore. Great show all around.

Awesome visual; good sound (for the main act; not the warm-up); No big-screen close-ups of artists; well organized; friendly staff;

A huge fan of Massive Attack, this is the 2nd time I've been underwhelmed by their live show. Whether it's rearranging Karmacoma to sound absolutely nothing like the original - not a bad reimagining but perhaps better left as a new track, or the underwhelming vocals and volume of said vocals, you could feel the audience (including me) waiting for a chance to stand up and cheer. Inertia Creeps and Unfinished Symphonony were concert highlights and if they could have done the same to the rest of their amazing music catalog, I could only imagine how the place would have reacted. Still waiting for a jaw dropping show from probably one of my all time favorite bands.

With all the computer created sounds, Massive Attack is definitely more of a studio band, but they did play a very good show at a great venue.

I have seen a lot of bands perform and I can definitely say that Massive Attack is now my top 3 that I have seen along with Tool, and Rage Against the machine. Those three bands are incredible and jaw dropping! All for there own reasons. Great concert! Massive Attack is definitely one of a kind and they are amazing. PLEASE COME TO AMERICA MORE!!!! P.S. Oh, and bring Adrian Thaws next time too!! I want to hear him sing "Angel" and "Girl I love you!"

Massive Attack brought a neat light show, and the sound quality at the venue was great - but they didn't really perform... at all. They were silhouettes against a back drop of shifting images with no contextual attachment to the music (that I could tell). Streaming brand logos, flashing binary code and violent images of dismembered human beings were all in appearance, stage presence was not. Maybe I needed to be high to get it, maybe I needed to have more than tepid feelings for the band before going to the show to really dig it, but I felt totally underwhelmed by their performance and I don't think they brought the kind of show you would expect from a band with a 30 year history behind it - it was kind of a bummer. The venue is pretty nice - like the Hollywood bowl, but in a cleaner neighborhood.

I've been to their concert in NYC couple of years ago and it was awesome. I was looking forward to attend their concert again and was very happy to hear that they are coming to play in CA. Unfortunately the LA tickets were gone with no time, so instead I spent $300 to buy 4 tickets for the concert in Santa Barbara. Venue was great but really poor performance by Massive Attack. They started late and played maybe for an hour, no more. No communication with the crowd, only one vocalist instead of their usual 3-4. Only played 3 songs out of their best 10-12. I invited 3 people who've never been at Massive Attack concert and non of them liked it. Massive disappointment, will never attend their concert again...

Amazing show. T.V. on the Radio opened and rocked it. Only to be out done by the trip hop masters.

One of the best live shows out there, is it art or music....blend of both but so mesmerizing.

Massive Attack was amazing and the sound was obviously outstanding (It's the Greek, after all) and visuals were great.

I've listened to massive attack for years. It was cool to see some of their classics being performed but there was really no introduction and it seemed as though it might have not even been the original guys. I just couldn't tell with the way the lighting was and a lot of it sounded off. That was fine. The reason I give this show a low review is because it was way too political. Their light show was so bright I had to close and cover my eyes for a lot of it. And it was full of an assault of greed corporate logos and scenes of war and typed out drone massacres and it was a constant onslaught about how we have no more privacy and were all just sheep and numbers and the world is run by greedy evil pigs and there's no hope kinda thing. Okay. I know this and agree and I think most of their audience are also people who know this. Kinda preaching to the choir. If I'm gonna pay good money I don't want to leave a show early because I simply cannot stand anymore negativity and blinding flood lights. I like heavy and loud insane shows but this one was no fun at all. If I hadn't paid so much for the ticket I would have left after half an hour and I still ended up leaving early from an already very short show. The Santa Barbara bowl has a 10 pm curfew. Probably won't be going back to the venue often either.

Why waste ink on tickets that say a show will start at 8 when it's really 9? Glad I raced to get there for no reason. I've seen massive attack in 3 other venues in LA and this was so so. Aside from the late start (I thought I'd get more than 90 minutes) they were great. Was there even an opener? You couldn't tell. Supposedly one was scheduled for 7 but as I said, you wouldn't have known.

I couldn't have imagined a better showing. My only complaint, it was too short.

Great music and thought-provoking visuals, the staging was brilliant. So much more than just seeing a show, it was like watching art while listening to amazing musicians.

Massive Attack performs a great live show ... and though each concert is fairly similar with it's overall message, each concert is still wonderful as if I was seeing them for the first time all over again! The Greek is a wonderful venue and would love to see Massive play there again! My husband and I would definitely pay top dollar to see them again!

I was there to see TVOTR...they were really good.... Had never seen Massive Attack...I was actually quite surprised with their performance...glad I had a chance to see them.

Good, but not great. I became a little impatient when it took them an hour to get on stage after the opening act had finished. And when they took the stage I felt their show took a while to gain traction. I enjoyed seeing them play Paradise Circus and Teardrop. Inertia Creeps was amazing - though not my favorite song I thought the stage and light production for this one was terrific. But, the high points were tempered with lows - lighting that never actually showed the band. A rendition of Angel accompanied by prerecorded vocals. Overall I left feeling uninspired - except to leave early to beat the traffic.

The sound was great as well as the light show. Have seen Massive Attack 3-4 times and they never disappoint. Love The Greek as well so needless to say it was a perfect show.

Absolutely incredible show. Loved every minute of it

It was a great show! I love the band and I love the venue the show was held at! Massive attack is amazing. I did have a couple of gripes. One 3D's vocals were to low. The set was too short. I love Massive Attack and I cannot wait to see them again. They always leave me wanting more. Forever favorite!

Considering this show was a gift to my husband, and I had no previous knowledge about this group (other than the House theme song) - I had a great time. Their guest vocalists were amazing!

The two best groups to see at a general admission outdoor venue. A totally perfect pairing on a clear, warm Berkeley night!

Show was amazing. The sound of the concert was clear and clean. Great place to see a show for audio clarity. The only negative was they didn't sell beer at the venue.

Massive Attack was brilliant. The lights and special effects were amazing. I'm so glad MA came to Atlanta!

spectacular show! sound was thundering and sharp. light show was very unique and informative. there seemed to be a ghostly presence in the air that night. can't wait to see them again!

Words truly cannot express the magnitude of the concert. All fans of these remarkable artists just need to attend a concert. I had some friends drive over from Baton Rouge to Houston and then we drove from Houston to Dallas. This concert was worth every part of the journey. This was the first time I've been able to see Massive or Thievery. Hopefully Massive will plan more concert dates over here in the future.

Massive Attack blew my face off and turned me inside out! Massive Attack was amazing visually and auditory. I have always wanted to see them live and thought I would never have the chance to do so, but they changed my life forever. I was very disappointed with Thievery though, they only played one song that I like and sound quality was awful towards the end of their set.This had nothing to do with the acoustics of the venue, trust me. Because of Massive Attack, I walked out of the Palladium Ballroom of Dallas a different man!

I have been to many many shows over the years and this was by far on the top 3 list. Thievery Corporation opening for Massive Attack??!!!!! These are two amazing, headlining bands and I was BLOWN AWAY.

This show was amazing! I perferably listen to metal, but it was nice to getaway from the moshing for once. I loved the scene, sound, and effects! Nearly everyone was dancing, that's always good. I need to start going to these kind of shows more often

Talk about a spiritual event. Thievery blew me away again! Amazing and everything we could have expected. Massive attack was a special treat we have never experienced. WOW.

When Thievery Corporation ended their excellent set at the Hard Rock Live Venue in Orlando, I was somewhat worried that Massive Attack couldn't pull off as good of a set. I was wrong. The backdrop/lighting to M.A.'s set was truly amazing and appropriate in setting the tone of each song. The songs featured were some of my recent MA favorites, especially the ones featuring Marina Topley-Bird and Horace Andy. I thank all of the performers for such a great and memorable show.

.....great band......in a great theater....glad i was there...

If they were in the city for two nights, I'd see them both nights! Thievery had great live performances! Massive was just that, MASSIVE!

This is the second time I have seen Massive Attack. I saw them back in Cali at the Hollywood Bowl and now at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta. The venue has alot to do with the sound quality, therefore it can make or break a show. The Hollywood Bowl was a larger and an open/outside venue, therefore the sound quality and acousitcs were better. It was my first time at the Fox Theatre and I was not totally disappointed although it was a smaller venue. I am a die hard fan and I have been listening to Massive since the 90's so I will never have anything negative to say about them. I love the fact that their performances were so organic. There was no track playing with a loud bass to it. It was all live instruments, organic sounding, and that is why I love bands like Massive Attack. Definitely go see their show, it was totally worth it and always a pleasure!!!

Seeing this amazing group at the Fox Theater was absolutely the best experience ever. This was by far the best concert I've ever attended.

Up close and personal with Massive Attack - what more can you ask for?

After 20 years in the biz, they still put on a professional show with amazing musicians and a great light show.

The light show was amazing. The floor area was perfect, closest i have ever been to the stage and the loudness was perfect. The floor had ample space, not too crowded. The EQ of the PA was a little off, it had to many mid ranges and they create a resonating effect that is undesirable for piano solos ect. The performance was unbelievable and i will definitely go to the Wiltern again.

Amazing performance! Quite possibly the best sounding show I've ever heard, crystal clear acoustics. Top notch all around performance by all musicians involved. Hypnotizing grooves and tranquilizing bass-lines combined with eye opening visuals made for an unforgettable experience. The Wiltern has the best sound of any venue I've ever been to.

Seeing Massive Attack live is like being caressed and hit with a sledge hammer at the same time. I'm still reeling from the visual and aural assault I received last night.

Outstanding. Powerful. Very high performance quality. Love them as always

Massive Attack puts on an amazing show with great guest appearances and no amount of bass spared!

This band plays with a level of intensity that is very difficult for most bands to attain. Their sound quality is the best, the music is full of layers, the beat is right on and the musicianship is of very high quality. 3D runs the band and his manic energy brings alot to the show. Massive Attack... come back to LA...please!

Deep sounds, deep feeling, great performance by all the band members. Horace Andy and Martina Topley have enormous presence in the stage.

This was my first time seeing Massive Attack and I was not disappointed! The show was lively and energetic. The set list was perfect and the overall set was bright and entertaining. The music was totally on point! I can't wait until they come to NY again!

Awesome, I loved the concert, they are great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I enjoyed the pre-show as well. Mathilda is a rare talent. Massive as beautiful and punching as ever. Thank you massive attack, bristol guys, you are amazing. Happy that you exist in the world and I happen to live in same period.

I been a fan of Massive Attack since 1994 and every time that this guys come to town I try to see them and what makes this band so unique. Unfortunately the show that I saw in Roseland and Hollywood Bowl was even better, may be was the vibe or something else, but the show was impressive. The band delivered a great moments and even without having some signature artist from some of the songs the performance was great. Terminal 5 doesn't have the power of other venues and I think that sound wasn't as I expected.

Massive Attack have 20 years now and they still the best in trip hop music. They are one of the most contemporary music.

Arrived at the Bowl around 530. Went to go get my tickets at will-call. The woman the window was very nice and attentive. I went and waited until some of us were allowed to finally go in. I arrived to the seating area with the help of the wonderful ushers. I had the nachos at the concession stand...I'm glad I did. A bunch of chips and a cup of cheese, and jalapenos and salsa are sold on the side for a dollar each, and it was quite filling. Massive Attack came on at 8:15. They were absolutely epic. This may sound a bit exaggerated but I felt like I was in a trance. The music, the loudness of it and just the crowd in general, made my body feel so amazing. I felt so, so good, and I was really enjoying the experience. Although there were many people smoking weed, that actually made the concert better for me. The crowd was great, and they had a guest female singer with really great sparkly pants (I forgot her name) Overall, phenomenal show. I wish to see them again in the future.

Great concert!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thievery Corporation opened for Massive Attack at Santa Barbara Bowl and both of them were just so awesome. I saw Thievery four years ago at a small venue in San Diego and they just keep getting better and better. Massive Attack was just so innovative and creative, I just enjoyed the entire concert!

This show was great, I've seen both of these bands three times separately but to see them both at the same show was such a treat. Thievery Corp is able to recreate the awesome sounds on their records in their live set, which is pretty amazing considering the depth and intricacies of their sonic tapestry. Massive Attack's live show is something to behold, it's difficult to describe what an all-out attack on both your senses(hearing and sight) and your mind. They are like a 2010 combination of Portishead and Rage Against the Machine because of how their live show forces you to think about what's happening in the world and the possibilities of change through the revolution of thought.

Thievery Corporation was solid, as always. Massive Attack was INTENSE. So good. Glad to see their taking turns headlining. Great show

I got there on time to watch the main acts, so I don't know how it was in the afternoon. TC is OK but I'm not really into Reggae and stuff, Now MA was another story. I saw them a few months ago at the Wiltern and they were awesome, so my expectations were high. Needless to say, they didn't disappoint, the show was excellent! For a band who's been on the road for about 20 years I can only say that they keep innovating on the right direction, all the fans like myself were stoked. This is the kind of show that could last 3 hours or more and I still would want more.......... Very good concert, until next time..........

Massive Attack in particular was fantastic!! Lights, staging and performance were all superb.

I'm fan of them for three years and never figured why they called Massive attack, after this performance in Berkeley - this is not a question any more. They attack you thru your ears, eyes, skin and finally "moving up slowly" along your the spine straight to your brain and totally blow your mind, but you feel so good of this! Sound was incredible, but visual show was beyond that. On the ticket was said "rain or shine" - it was definitely shining from the scene.

Thievery Corporation played forever and though they were ok, they weren't the act we were there to see. Once Massive Attack took to the stage, they played a very low key show and came out for only one encore performance. The main act ended up playing as long as the opening act which was very disappointing. I had high hopes for this concert because I am such a fan of Massive Attack but if this is indicative of the quality of their live performances, I will just enjoy the released recordings. It probably only deserved 2 stars, but I can't give Massive Attack 2 stars.

for all the complaints that I saw for the people on the blog about the show being late. It was well worth it. The set was about 90 min, but a great power and strength 90 min show. I was surprise that Martina was there to sing a few tunes. But overall powerful and awesome show!

Hands down, A-MAZING show from start to finish!!!!!!!!!

The concert of Massive Attack started at 10 pm. Why to write at 3 pm on the ticket?????

The performances by Thievery Corporation and Massive Attack was amazing. Loved the energy, sound, ambience, venue, but most importantly the music they played. Would love to see them again in the same venue, Santa Barbara Bowl

Talk about Shock n Awe - this band delivered. Too bad Prop 19 didn't pass or this would have been a sweeter concert with Thievery Corporation opening up. Massive Attacks display lit up some stark facts about America and the world.

Can't get enough of Thievery. They are one of a kind!

Absolutely amazing show! I cannot wait to see them again!! It's a must see!

These two groups are great together and completely sold out the venue. Loved the light show in particular, which was great under a warm and starry sky.

Thievery Corporation was absolutely stellar Massive attack was great The Greek Theater is an Excellent Venue for Music

AMAZING VENUE Beautiful weather made the night! Theivery Corp & Massive Attack took the night* Visuals were fresh* Overall dope event*

Massive Attack and Thievery Corporation were amazing, but I can't say my experience at the show was all-around amazing too. The crowd was stupid and lame. Rude people are nasty and a lot of people in SB were rude, and inconsiderate of others. Also, who sits during a Massive Attack set? The answer to that is... lame people in SB. Nonetheless the talent was unforgettable!

Massive Attack has created one of the most unique sounds of a generation. To see it reproduced live was unequivocally badass! I was the only one in a group of 8 who absolutely loves the Bristol sound, whereas the rest just liked the lounge beats of Thievery. Both were excellent, but I love the heavy beats and political LED lightshows of Massive more. Plus, the Greek Theatre is an incredible venue, what acoustics!

The UCSD Rimac arena is basically a large college gymnasium (holds 5000) with bleachers and four clean walls for sound to reverberate and bounce off of. Thievery was late and didn't start until twenty minutes after 8pm. Since the tickets were GA we chose about 20 rows up at just about dead center. Thievery's mix was quite muddy most of the time and I couldn't understand any of the vocals. Being unable to hear the lyrics left me less than impressed even though I enjoyed most of the beats. Thievery ended after about an hour and twenty minutes. After 15 minutes to move out gear Massive Attack started. Massive was clearly mixed better, I could understand all vocals from the various singers. Some of the songs were re-engineered with some different sounding beats making some of the non die hard fans flee after sitting for about two hours. The lighting for both shows had a good variety about them, Massive used, in an interesting fashion, a long backdrop of LEDs to write political statements and messages on it. All in all a decent show, and I know that Trip Hop can't sound as precise, as say a classical orchestra, but for me it was a bit too loud and muddy sounding (especially Thievery Corp vocals) which can only be partially attributed to the venue.

Thievery Corporation played an amazing set, amazing percussion. Definitely got the crowd in a dancing mood. Massive Attack was phenomenal as usual. Great visual effects and sound. They played everything you wanted to hear.

I showed up to this event, venue fabulous, fashionably late only to find that the band that I was there to see, Thievery Corp. had already played and left! Being that Masive Attack was the first on the ticket I assumed they were the opening band, but no. After a while of hearing Attack I started to ask around only to find that many people had the same issue. I wonder if Thievery playing in So Cal the next night had anything to do with it? Anyways it was an excellent venue and Massive Attack was good, but not what I came for.....

I was in heaven. So happy Massive Attack played Mezzaine and new work like Atlas Air. Thievery Corporation was perfect playing Radio Retaliation and Babylon. The show was so perfect and so dead on. After the show was over everyone in the crowd couldn't stop saying how good the show was. I went to heaven

Both bands sounded great, but I thought that Massive Attack should have been the opener, only because of the energy of their music. They had high energy, but were definitely down tempo from Thievery Corporation, who freakin' rocked the joint! Massive Attack included a cool light show, but it was too much near the end. Lots of flashing lights and incredibly loud volume. Don't get me wrong, I like loud shows, but this was off the chart for me. I had to get a way from the lights after a while, it was uncomfortable. A visual massive attack, one might say :)

Thievery Corporation's live performance (by twelve people!) was great but they made the mistake of opening with their best-loved tunes e.g. "Lebanese Blonde" - some fans had not yet arrived or were still searching for seats. Massive Attack's propaganda machine blew my mind (again). A light show of incredible, infuriating and shocking statistics (that we strained to read from near the back/top of The Greek) was accompanied by a melancholic, Mezzanine-drenched soundtrack e.g. in Britain anyone can be detained without charge for up to 42 days. In USA, imprisonment is (still) indefinite. (Canada is a single day). The concert closed with the words "beyond petroleum"... PS A thick blanket to sit on makes all the difference!

It was my sixth time seeing Thievery, and I got just what I expected. I love them. Massive Attack was a new experience, and I LOVED it. So deep and dark at times, they were like organized fireworks. And that screen in the background made for a real theatrical performance.

Thievery Corporation used a lot of "San Diego" cheers to get the energy up from the crowd. I loved the quality of Massive Attack musicians. Matured.

Easily one of the best (if not the best) concerts I've ever had the pleasure of attending. A surprising amount of live singers added to the overall impressiveness of the performance. Very little sampling from both bands.

As good as I was expecting, actually Massive Attack was better. The set and the light show was pretty impressive, they played mostly the old school stuff, which made me happy.

At first I was confused as to why Thievery would open up, but after watching both performances it made sense!!! Thievery played all the right tracks for the bay area, and Massive Attack brought an amazing performance and message for the crowd. The overall performance had great balance and symetry. It just all seemed to make sense! Please come again soon!!!!

EXCELLENT SHOW - GREAT MUSIC AND THE LIGHT STAGE SHOW REALLY COMPLEMENTS THE MUSIC. AS USUAL, MASSIVE ATTACK DOES NOT DISAPPOINT.

Massive Attack did not disappoint! We were in the pit so the view was perfect. Everyone on stage was absolutely passionate about the music and it was so fun to watch them perform. The light show and the displays on the screen were nice additions. I'm proud to say that Massive Attack sounds better live than in their recordings. If you have the chance to see them live, don't hesitate. They are worth it!

Beautiful music, always been a a fan but never have seen. Would recommend them anytime. AS for the Greek, everyone should know it's the best venue. Intimate and every seat is good.

I guess Horace Andy "missed his plane from Jamaica" according to them, so he was sorely missed. But, Massive Attack was and still is magical. I just wish that Sinead O'Connor would make it to one of these events as her vocals are amazing on the songs she sings. Debra and Martina were their usual brilliant. The venue was just amazing, probably the best outdoor venue in So Cal. The Greek is also spectacular, but since this was in Santa Barbara, you really don't get that claustrophobic city feeling.

Any chance you get to see Massive Attack perform live is a dream show, and to see them at the Santa Barbara Bowl makes it even more beautiful. To have TV On The Radio open for them was the cherry on top on this party! Would love to relive this night.

Wow. Awesome show and a killer venue, couldn't ask for much more than that.