The Strokes

What an excellent show! Seeing The Strokes together was a treat! Albert Hammond Jr rocked it out to open up the show as well! What a perfect combo!!! Only thing that is wild is The GA floor of The Chelsea is bouncy. Feels like you're falling into the floor. Your body adjusts, but still wild when the crowd starts jumping to the music. GA better than the seats which are like theatre style seats around the floor.

One of the craziest, coolest concerts I've been to. Julian Casablancas such an amazing voice and it was awesome to see Albert Hammond's band. They were all absolutely incredible and I'm so happy I got to see them. The crowd was amazing, the sit list was perfect, and the talent brought by all of the band members was unforgettable.

I cried it was so good. The floor was shaking with the crowd. They sounded just like they do on the album except better. Seeing them was the best thkg I've ever done.

This band is truely unique and they blew me away. Energy level was awesome. One of the best shows I've ever seen. Elvis Costello appearance was unbelievable.

Surprise opening set and guest appearance during the Strokes' set by Elvis Costello was awesome - it really added to the already electrifying night.

fantastic show!!! great sound, just like their recorded albums if not better. loved the disco ball!

It is what it is! The guys were true to their personalities, fun.

an amazingly energetic show from the strokes. great surprise to see elvis costello on stage singing with julian! overall - bloody fantastic!

This was the most incredible concert I have ever been to. Worth every penny. There aren't enough words to describe it: I was elated, danced, I cried and sang myself hoarse. Overall, the best night of my young life.

Great show, and Elvis Costello made a cameo appearance.

The row of seats we were in, in the 200 section next to the stage was bouncing. The Strokes played most of the material from their first album with a few from later records. It was great. I was happy to see them finally achieve this level of success. Selling out MSG is something any band aspires to do.

The Strokes were one of the greatest concerts I've been to. I've been a longtime fan and have always wanted to see them concert, so it was a dream to be able to do so. I had seats kinda far from the stage, but they still were mind-blowing. Seriously, any seat would have been great! If you're a Strokes fan and have the chance to see them live, you won't forget it!!!

The best show I have ever seen! Amazing show from the Strokes and Elvis Costello! The supporting acts needed a smaller more intimate venue.

Good times!!! Everything was fine. Seats were ok music was amazing.

The strokes concert was a bit of a disappointment. The audio quality in the upper sections wasn't very good, though the strokes themselves did put on a good show.

There are really no words that can describe how amazing the show was. I loved The Strokes before I went to their concert, but after seeing them live I loved them SO much more. Such a good show, one of the first I hope to go to.

Pros: Great stage show, passionate singing and stage presence, prompt start Cons: Levels were off, Too loud, opening acts forgetable, Elvis Costello isnt relavent to an audience of 16 year old hipsters, No real encore

The Strokes are one of the best bands around. They are consummate professionals and strive for excellence in their music making and live performances. They are the real deal! It was my 2nd strokes show and would see them 100 more times if the opportunity presented itself. It was amazing to see them play to a sold-out crowd at the most famous arena in the world. The energy was palpable to say the least.

This was the first concert that Ive ever went to and it was great.They sound just as good live,if not better,than they do on their cd's.They rock.Awesome.

The Strokes in concert: What a great way to end my spring break week! They sound AMAZING live, the projections were beautiful (what camera was used?!), great energy, and pretty good set list.

The Strokes were so awesome! I don't think they've ever played at MSG or a similarly large venue but their use of lights and the awesome disco ball was so cool. I was pretty far away so it was hard to hear what Julian Casablancas was saying in between songs and he forgot up the lyrics to "I Can't Win" and had a false start in "Last Nite" but all the songs were great anyway. They played mostly older stuff, maybe because their new album isn't very well-received? Anyway, I LOVE The Strokes and would pay just as much or even more to see them again!

The show had good energy but they played for just over an hour with encores. That is just mailing it in. They are not ready to headline arenas.

The concert was great overall! We were off to the side and could not see any of the screens or the stage design. Everything else was great!

Too Amazing for words. The Strokes surpassed any expectations that I had.

rhey were pretty good. we had a good time. for a show in nyc @ msg, the price was reasonable.

Their energy was crazy! They played all the old goodies plus a bunch off the new album and sounded amazing. Great show!

They're really good live. Great performance and give them props for being so down to earth guys. Never have I seen the lead singer of major bands get in the middle of the crowd not once but twice.

They were just as good as I imagined them to be!!!

Not one single complaint! amazing, amazging, totally sick!

They played a perfect mix of their lesser and better known songs and it was obvious they were just as excited to be playing as their fans were to see them. A surprise appearance by Elvis Costello never hurts either.

They were amazing. I wish they were playing other venues in NYC

What can I say. I'm speechless. The show was great. I definitely would love to see them live again. The made sure my night was unforgettable.

Another great Strokes show. The band was rocked, the vocals were on target even when the singing was done amongst a swarming crowd. Ready for another round.

The set was shorter than expected, but an excellent selection from their discography nonetheless. Could have done with some of the senseless banter, but in the end, the surprise performance by Elvis Costello more than made up for it.

The energy during concert is amazing! Best concert I've seen so far at MSG!

this concert was good. I am not sure if it was the fact that the arena was too large or if they were just out of shape, but it just didn't compare to the previous times I've seen them... something was missing....

Absolutely fabulous show, even though I had real bad seats. The only down side was that The Strokes didn't come on for an encore, not even one song! That was really disappointing. But, they're true rock stars and give a real tight performance -- it almost sounds like their recordings! Very fun.

Amazing concert. Julian's voice was better than ever. The band was tight. The energy from the audience was crazy.

The sound was not evenly balanced with the guitars. The band did not come back on stage for an encore so that was disappointing. Strokes you can do better than that. Play a cover for all I care.!! Their songs are short like the Beatles would do, so a lot was played!

The Strokes show was one of the best I have ever seen! If you have a chance to go to a different show, do it!

the strokes were amazing. they played all their best songs and sounded great. julian casablancas lacks crowd connectivity so his ramblings to the crowd were a bit awkward - only complaint.

I thought I was going to die in the pit. Place went crazy the whole night. Every song sounded perfect, and who says the strokes don't have any energy on stage?

The Strokes put on an awesome show. This was my fifth time seeing them and it was one of the best. They were all pumped up and looked genuinely happy and excited to be on stage. Julian was loving the crowd and jumped into the pit twice - during "Juicebox" and during the closer, "Take It Or Leave It." Even Nikolai was head banging and got up on the drum stage with Fab to jam out. The setlist was perfect, although I wish they'd played 12:51, but regardless all of the new songs sounded great live. Elvis Costello surprise set was pretty cool, as was when he came out and played during "Taken For a Fool," though his mics were a little off.

Devendra was sooo cool. And before the strokes got on stage there was a surprise 4 songs concert by Elvis Costello. I couldn't believe my life. Then the strokes rocked so so hard. It was THE CONCERT OF THE YEAR.

The Strokes put on an amazing performance. julian amuses the crowd. Only down part is that it left you wanting more!

Julian Casablancas did everything right in this concert. What an amazing stage presence. Not one flat note. I can't believe I witnessed this amazing band in this amazing venue. Thank you for playing all your old hits. This experience was unforgettable.

The band rocked! But never get top floor seats at the garden!

The Strokes were amazing. They sound just as amazing live as on the album. It was the greatest night of my life. Good job Julian Casablancas. You own.

The show was absolutely incredible! The five opening songs would have been a sole set in and of themselves. I was so jealous when Julian jumped into the pit...twice! And when he walked over to his "weak side" and sang in the crowd. I wish I wasn't caged in behind the GA Pit section. :( All in all, The Strokes put on a PHENOMENAL show. I'd see every one of their shows if I could.

poor stage lighting other wise decent concert, julianne needs to play guitar

and the year so far they sang all the hits - fan favs - new songs great performance love it the strokes rocked

One of the best concerts in a venue as large as Madison Square Garden that I have ever been to.

Show made my head explode. Expected nothing less. Elvis Costello was a guest and it was pretty great. I would see them again in a heartbeat.

This was with out a doubt the best show I've ever seen. They were all in great form, sounded AMAZING. Julian was chatting up the audience, which was great, and even joining the crowd during two songs. To make the night even more amazing, a surprise opener: Elvis Costello, and to add more awesome, he joined them on stage to sing and play guitar during Taken for a Fool. This is a night I will NEVER forget!

The Strokes was amazing! When they played Juicebox, one word: insane! Everything was blood-pumping! It was great energy! I loved it! I will totally go see them again!

Overall a great show, though a little shorter than I would have liked. Having Elvis Costello as an Aplril Fool's surprise was an amazing bonus.

best night of my life, the strokes totally rocked! will never forget this show!

The Strokes put out an amazing show at Madison Square Garden on April 1, 2011. It's no wonder that the show was sold out. Also, we were amazed that Elvis Costello made a surprise appearance before The Stokes and even performed with them. This was a show not to forget

The show was phenomenal. I got to Devendra Banhart's set kind of late, and I missed Elvis Costello, but when The Strokes came out, everything was just so perfect. Julian Casablancas is literally the best frontman ever. His conversations with the audience and the band were just so hilarious and he's so weird but it just adds to his personality and character. Also, he went into the audience twice! And the band, ugh just so perfect. Fab, Nick, Nikolai, and Albert are so talented. Nick really knows how to shred and Fab killed it on his drum solos. And then they had the disco ball on for several songs, and it just made the concert so much more intimate and special. Plus they had some killer light effects. And then when Elvis Costello came out for "Taken For A Fool", it was like a April Fool's Day surprise! All in all the band did 20 songs and I had a great time. They're one band that you should see before you die, because they really know how to put on a show.

The best 3 hours of my life. The Strokes are the greatest band in the world.

To begin with, IT WAS SO AMAZINGLY GOOD! After 7 years of listening to their music and growing up with them...I finally got to see them! My stomach felt like I were on a roller coaster from being so excited and I had a smile on throughout the entire concert. I am at a loss for words right now, there is a lot I want to say but it all just wants to come out at the same time. I would have loved to be on the floor, I tried to get the best tickets possible but I was in class at the time. I had such a great time and I have the worst/best case of post concert depression :') They are so amazing live! Everything was perfect and beautiful. LONG LIVE THE STROKES :D

it was an amazing concert and seeing Elvis Costello on stage surprised me! 'cant wait to see them perform more often =)

The Strokes are my favorite band and being able to see them live meant that I could cross one thing off my bucket list. These guys were outstanding! It souned as if I was playing one of their records but 10 times louder, and I love that. The show is an unforgttable expepericence, however, the security at the venue was disappointing. They did not do anything about the disorder at the show. I had to make my way to the back of the room because I couldn't breathe and the people around me were pulling my hair and tugging me down to the floor. I tried giiving my hand to the man at the front but he did not care to help me. The next morning when I woke up, I was sore and had bruises on my body. Other than that, it was ab amazing night. I would see them again anyday!

This was hands down the best concert I have been to!! They mixed their playlist with old and new music! Everyone was definitely feeling it! LOVED IT!!!

Amazing concert, Julian Casablancas is a genius and a beast!!! The band did such an awesome job and killed the show .... Wohooo

It was great the sound was alright. The only thing I didn't like about the show was how people threw beer everywhere and also how no one managed when there was fights in the crowd.

did all the oldies but goodies and the new material. well balanced set list. everyone sounded amazing. the crowd was very pleased by the look of everyone around us (and us as well) jumping to the tunes

What can I say The Strokes are as always amazing! Only thing I wish they played Vegas for more than just a day or come back sooner, once a yr at least. They are the kind of band that don't need artificial sound adjustments they sound just as incredible live as on record... Blow the roof of guys lets set the room on fire!

The experience was amazing! Everyone had so much energy & the floor was moving from everyone jumping at once to the music. I was disheartened because I did not get to meet Julian Casablancas or any band member. I've been a fan for 13 years & still enjoy them. They are an incredible group. I also had to watch from the back because tall people blocked my view.

this was the best concert of my existence. I did not stop crying and neither did the crowd. I recommend this concert even if ur into country or some weird stuff the strokes changed my life. it's been three days and I haven't been able to get out of bed. still in shock.

For my first concert nothing could have been better then to have seen The Strokes in concert

Great show, great band. I wish I could go see them again.

solid......lovable....................................

Finally got to see them 4 hours to drive. Totally will watch them again in Vegas when they play again.

The venue was good size, the show was simply fabulous. I would definitely recommend this show to all my friends

Great venue but drinks are ridiculously expensive. Loved the Strokes!

It was amazing from start to finish! When they locked in with Barely Legal I completely lost my friends but I didn't care. It was just awesome to be there. And I didn't think I was going to be close to the stage. The crowd kept swaying back and fourth and we all could have kept falling and there was so much sweat after the show everybody looked drenched but it didn't really matter because everyone had a great time including me. I will talk about celebrating my 18th BIRTHDAY with my favorite band in the city that I lived in. It was cool because I could just walk home. I didn't live far from the strip.

Julian's voice is ridiculous. I still can't figure out how he manages to sound simultaneously bored/jaded/wounded/cocky/great. So happy I went. And lusting after Fab didn't hurt either ;)

I attended the only Strokes concert for NYC in a while at Madison Square Garden on April 1. Their opening act shall remain nameless since the majority of the audience that was walking in decided to walk out and get drinks and snacks because no one was interested. A second mini performance happened 45 minutes later by none other than Elvis Costello himself...the only problem was that no one knew it was him until later on in the evening when he appeared with Julian to sing a song. The Strokes appeared soon after Mr. Costello's performance and they played all their hits and some new songs from their new album Angles, which had been released a week earlier, and about 3/4 of the crowd had already learned the songs to. MSG was sold up to the roof, and the fans sang to every single song. Julian had some comedic moments and I was led to believe that he wasn't drinking water out of the little red cups he carried ever so often across the stage. Several times he jumped into the crowd, and he never lost a note. The sound was amazing! It's not often when you hear a band play and sound as good as their albums since many now depend on reverb machines and technology to enhance their sound...which was not the case here...this was definitely rock and roll at it's best!! My only complaint was that after 90 minutes it was over and no one knew it until they turned the lights up. (According to MSG rules, events end at 11:00 or the band has to pay a hefty fine). This left everyone wanting more but overall, they sang all their hits and favorites and this was definitely one unforgettable concert....I wish they were playing another one here soon.

It was really good. They sound just like they do on the albums, and often times songs sound even better. Even You're So Right sounded great. They weren't stiff or boring, they were far from it.

Not only did Elvis Costello make a surprise appearance, but Julian Casablancas of the Strokes jumped into the crowd twice. They were amazing live and I can't wait to see them again!

The Strokes were phonaminal. They put an exciting show packed with energy and intense music. I wish I had better seats to be right there in the epicenter of this earth shattering performance.

great ! The pictures on the screens were beautiful, and the disco ball was amazing! Fantastic concert!

Julian's feeling good. The Strokes at MSG on April Fool's Day did what they always do best -- smash the house, but in a friendly way. They swing into fury from calm, tearing across the sky, and then saunter along. Sweet and jagged. Nice stroll, guys.

This show was absolutely amazing! One of the best, if not the best concert, I've ever seen. The Strokes were fantastic! So fantastic, I forgot about the horrible opening act, especially with the surprise appearance by Elvis Costello! The Strokes just simply stated, put on one hell of a show!

It was amazing to see The Strokes at MSG. I have seen them before and this blew the other show out of the water, and I thought that was an awesome show. The set list was perfection, and Julian got off the stage and into the pit with the people. A night i would def. like to repeat

The Strokes sounded great and they played all their best songs and some of their songs from Angles. Overall an unforgettable show!!