KONGOS

Very intimate setting. Kongos were amazing. They played the new and old and were spot on. Thanks for a great time. Best of luck on your tour.

Arkells, The Joy Formidable, Kongos played Sunday night. Arkells did a nice job ramping everyone up. The Joy Formidable rocks hard! Kongos, I skipped them since I tried watching them 2 other times and it was just not for me. The event at Electric factory was overloaded with the smoke, a little too much fog. Maybe a little more light, it was kind of dark even though red/blue lights were on. It was smaller than I remember when I seen Hole play in the late 90s. good parking close by. I did not like the $12 extra charges on my ticket, $5 would be plenty.

I saw Kongos during their Lunatic Tour in 2015. So when I heard they were coming to Boston again on their Egomaniac tour, I knew I had to go. I even bought VIP. The show was fantastic. They have such a great energy that can't be beat in my opinion. Getting front row definitely made the experience better. The music was fantastic, and they interacted with the crowd a lot. Then came the meet and greet. These four guys were so awesome and nice to everyone. Definitely would reccomend.

What an amazing performance. Got up close and personal for a beat driven and rocking show. Kongos sounded wonderful and kept us moving and singing. Getting the chance to meet the band afterward was the icing on the cake!

This was my first concert ever, and I can say without a doubt that I am glad the KONGOS were my first live performance. They know how to keep the audience entertained, and also produce great music! Keep rocking guys!

Third time seeing them this year but the previous two were at festivals. Great to see them up close!

Great band, awesome show and fantastic venue!! Definitely recommend catching these guys whenever you can!

These guys are fantastic. Id recommend them to anybody with two ears. They're going to be a force to be reckoned with very soon. Come With Me Now is great, don't get me wrong, but there's so much more to be discovered if that's the only KONGOS song you know. They can't make a song I don't like. Great concert, great band. See them if you can!

It was a great concert! The band sounded great. Very energetic Seemed to be enjoying what they were doing.

Four extremely talented brothers! They sounded amazing live. Loved getting to see them in a small venue. They seemed very down to earth and thankful for their success so far.

Kongos had a ton of energy and the crowd was really into the show.

The Kongos have an eclectic set list. Their songs (thankfully) all sound different. It is not the repetitive pop crap you hear today. This concert blew me away.Their live performance sounded even better than their current album, Lunatic. That is unheard of today. You could tell that they don't auto tune and are genuine performers. Also, they are the only band that can make an accordion sound cool. They did a few duets with one of the guys from the opening act, and even those were flawless. (That guy was really good too). Kongos showed Columbus what it means to keep good music alive. I'd see them again any day.

I was so excited to hear that KONGOS was coming to Columbus. Even after only listening to them for a few months, I was determined to go see them sooner rather than later. The entire concert was phenomenal! The lead singer sounds incredible live, the drummer was so good, the guitarist was amazing, and my only small complaint of the whole thing was the accordion /key board player was placed in the far corner and I was unable to see he. I wish he would have come on center stage for some of his accordion solos because he's great and never in my life did I think I would hear a band and go "wow, because of this band i want to learn how to play the accordion now." They were all so wonderful and I loved it and I was certainly on a concert high for the next day and a half.

The kongos did not disappoint. The music was fantastic and the band truly exemplified what it means to be entertainers. They joked and interacted with the audience between songs and stayed after the show to meet the fans. I can't wait for them to come through again and look forward to the bands continued success.

The musical brothers of Kongos make up a very talented band. Their mix of musical styles is both anchored by the past but totally hip to what is happening today. They mixed elements of reggae and funk and hip hop and country and rock n' roll to put together a really great show. This is definitely a band to watch. When they have a bit more material and the money to travel with their pedal steel guitar, they will be selling out arenas.

I love this band! Seeing them in person was not disappointing at all. In addition to their songs that have strong rhythms you just have to move your body, the sound was loud like their music demands, and the light show was on point. They make it impossible not to get into the music. I brought my sister who doesn't listen to their music usually and she loved it! The only thing I could complain about was how long the opening acts took as there were two who both sang a good amount of songs- if it was a Saturday I would have been all for it, but it was a Wednesday. Regardless, I can't wait to see them in Boston again.

Awesome band! Amazing show! Loved the full production. This is my 5th time seeing Kongos and they never disappoint. Can't wait for them to come back to Boston!

It was an awesome day with my friends and of course the Wild Wild, Bleached, Arkells, the Strumbellas, and Kongos put on a great show. If you haven't gone to a Radio 104.5 Block Party I definitely recommend going because you get to see some awesome bands for free.

I love the Radio 104.5 block parties. Even if I don't know all the bands it's a great way to hang out with my friends and discover new music. I love the Jessie's paint parties and this time Max from the Arkells let us put paint kn him too!!! The Arkells were the one band that day I was dying to see and they did not disappoint. Overall, I had a great time at the show and so did my friends.

I was mainly going to see Colony House, the opening act, but everyone else seemed to kill it and entertained us all! I would definitely relive it all over again.

They are a great live band !! They all sing and play multiple instruments.... The entire band is awesome and play very well together! This is actually refreshing. This new age of pitch tuners and lip syncing (Kanye) of groups or musicians that can't sing live. Go see them..... you will not regret it !! :-)

The Kongos really know how to rock the crowd. I just love everything these boys bring to the stage. Even their opening acts were well loved; Colony House and Sir Sly. The Kongos have really upped their game since I last saw them in Albany, NY at a small bar called The Hollow. They have added a brilliant light/picture show to the mix and other technical features I can't even name. They are getting big and probably can't play in the small venues like your hometown watering hole like The Hollow. The Upstate Concert Hall "Northern Light" is bigger but definitely not one of my choice venues to see concerts.

The hottest band on the planet stopped in Clifton Park, NY and made the -20 something degrees outside feel fine! One of the happiest crowds fully engaged from the intro of Colony House, through the steady rock of Sir Sly, and pumped to maximum inflation when KONGOS hit the stage! A brilliant night and a wonderful group of performers! Kongos were better live than any band I've ever heard, including their acoustical performance for VIP's! Without a doubt, well worth waiting for and will see again and again. A delightful encounter and so many truly nice people in their entourage!

This is my third time seeing Kongos in the past three months. I went to a free concert in Providence hosted by WBRU, but I couldn't actually see the performance because of the huge crowd. I intentionally hung out by the merch stand for almost an hour after the performance ended in the hopes of meeting the guys. They are really nice guys who love making music. A few weeks later, I saw them opening for Kings of Leon as the first opener in front of Young the Giant. It was an unsatisfyingly short set. When the Lunatic Tour was announced, I knew I'd go. With Colony House (Silhouettes) and Sir Sly (Gold, You Haunt Me) as the opening acts, this was destined to be a night of great music. This is a must see band if you like good music with technically proficient musicians. Dylan Kongos is one of the best bassists I've seen in the past several years. His brothers are not to be outshined, however. All of the brothers can sing and play adeptly. Elder brother Johnny Kongos namesake of the family patriarch chooses to showcase his artistry on the accordion rather than jamming out on the keyboard. This truly sets him apart from other keyboardists and hints at a sense of humor that might not be expected from the gruff looking bear of a man. Danny Kongos uses a slide during his showcase moment, and Jesse is the rare drummer/vocalist breed. There are multiple flavors of music from their traditional South African cultures, but also reggae and hip hop. The cover of New Order's Blue Monday is almost unrecognizable, but once you figure it out, you realize how stunning and intriguing a departure it is, and I mean that in the best sense. Obvious highlights are Come With Me Now and I'm Only Joking. Escape is a mellow ballad, but spotlights the band's understanding of melody and tone. It can reach you deeply inside if you open up to it. Every band delivered. Colony House provided a strong set. This Nashville band, which contains a pair of siblings as required in this day and age, has excellent chops. If the radio stations continue their support following the strength of Silhouettes, this band has a bright future. The best part of the set is when they break into a '70s style rock song that ends the set with a bang. Sir Sly's moody lighting belied the energy of the music provided by the band. The trio was augmented by additional musicians adding to the energy. Now on their third single on Alt Nation, it looks like this band can expect another circuit of the United States. I look forward to the opportunity to see them again!

The line up for the concert was great, colony house, sir sly and KONGOS. Kongos played the longest since it was their show. They sang all of their songs and one from their upcoming cd. Overall it was entertaining. Well worth the money too since the covert started at 8 am was over at 11:30

It was so awesome. I got up to the front for the kongos, they were as adorable as ever and so so up beat and had the whole crowd moving... Colony house who started was absolutely great and so was sir sly! Afterwards I met the whole bands colony house and sir sly and they were all so nice. I didn't get a chance to meet the Kongos though because you needed vip. The kongos were so active and up beat in stage I can't express how amazing they were. And the smoke rings they had were so awesome and yeah! They sounded just as they do in recordings, if not better and it was over all an amazing performance. I would totally go see them all again and I really hope they all come back(:

From our private acoustic performance to the stage show we were blown away by these talented, and humble, brothers. If I could run away and follow them thru the entire tour I would! Kongos. Kongos. Kongos.

Great show by a great band. The guys were very friendly and Mo had the whole event working like a well oiled machine. Colony House was an excellent opening band. I even downloaded their album before the end of the night and have been jamming out to it for the past couple days.

I was so excited to see Kongos and they did not disappoint! I was lucky enough to get right up front 4 feet from the stage. I got a nice souvenir... A guitar pick from Danny. Their music makes me feel happy and energized!

Third time I've seen the Kongos. They're awesome. They also held an impromptu meet and great for anyone who wanted to meet them, have a picture taken snd/or autographs.

It's too bad there wasn't a better audience turn out for the bands but it did allow for great viewing/listening without fighting a crowd! Best show experience I've had in a long time...

these Brothers are great entertainers I really had a great time they treated St Louis as if we were New York just as much energy

The band was very friendly at the meet n greet. Everything was well organized. Had a great time, won't forget it!

The Kongos put on a spectacular and intimate performance in Delmar Hall. Despite being a tour in support of their new album "Egomaniac," they played several fan favorites for their breakout hit album "Lunatic." I splurged for meet and greet passes, which earned me tons of free merchandise, and they were very personable and fun to hang out with.

Kongos were incredible! I repeat the artist Kongos were awesome. Knowing all of their music inside and out however was disappointing when looking at the Electric Factory as a venue. Too much bass echoed across the walls giving the ability to only hear a third of the song.

With a phenomenal venue and affordable pricing; the three bands I saw on the 12th of October were incredible. The sound was great. The crew of people working the venue approachable and fun. The whole atmosphere was uplifting and exciting. Absolutely perfect.

Love that Kongos beat! Excellent band. I plan on checking them out at next closest festival they play because they have BIG sound that translates to bigger venues. You have to check them out!

Fantastic band....amazing concert. Anyone who hasn't seen this band has no idea what they've missed. See them next time!!

So good. These guys know what's up. Go see them you will not regret it.

I really enjoyed the show. I was also really disappointed that they did not sing the song 'Sex on The Radio', especially after the encore was a remake of a New Order song. But it was a good show.

Sadly we missed the band Wild Wild due to heavy traffic in the city & detours. We did see the band Bleached which was Awesome. Then the band the Arkelles played next & they were really good. Next was the Stumbellas who were unforgettable. After they were done playing they did a meet and greet under the big tent in the back. Anyone was allowed to enjoy this not just a select few which I think all bands should do at all concerts. My 3 kids (Ages: 13, 10 & 8) took some pics with them & they told me that "they were a very nice band". The closing band was the KONGOS which finished out a great day of fun at Festival Pier. The only 2 things that were disappointing were the Stumbellas didn't have any XL tshirts to sell so I could have gotten it signed. Next when we tried to use the 5 tickets we had to get in they said that only 3 were valid. Maybe if the boxes that they scan in had numbers underneath then someone would know that they printed the same ticket twice but they didn't. Thank goodness for the kindness of a stranger who had a spare set of tickets & gave them to us.

The July Block Party was great! As usual, the Kongos were amazing! The only complaint I have were the body surfers-too much distraction from the great music.

Kongos was terrific, even loved the songs I didn't know. Will definitely buy their Cds and see them again

This concert was amazingly enjoyable and an overall good time. The vibes I got from it were Extremely positive and accepting. All of the workers there were helpful and so friendly, the venue was incredible. The bands that played, even though knowing none of them, made me want to listen to their music, especially the ARKELLs 24/7. I was able to have one of the best times of my life and I made tons of new and awesome friends! I can NOT wait to come to either the August or September show and have a blast again!

Radio 104.5 never dissapoints in any of the summer block parties that i have attended. I had never seen the arkells and what a performance. And the strombellas did not let you down again didnt know what to expect since they are a new band and you dont know what to expect and the headliners the kongos my 2nd time seeing them and again even though it was outside blew the roof off. I dont think that there was anyone that was not jumping around and dancing during the whole entire set.

Absolutely amazing concert! Great music, great vibes, and great people enjoying the show as well.

Overpriced drinks aside, great show. Arkells are great live, Strumbellas were solid, Kongos were very high energy

Caters to a young crowd. Too long between sets. Typical over-priced concessions with poor selection.

The festival was cool but the turnaround for the bands was too fast. I didn't get to hear nearly as many songs as they normally play.

The crowd was small, couple hundred people, but that made it even more personal and fun! Meeting the band was great! Wish there was more merch to purchase. The bars weren't ready to serve until well into the show, so of course not wanting to lose my spot, I didn't purchase any drinks. The sound was distorted at times, but it didn't matter because Kongos were awesome anyway!!

Great show and awesome to have one in town. I hope to see more at the RMA!

Despite the venue being a bit too large for the crowd, we all had a great time! We hadn't heard of Colony House before the concert, and were pleasantly surprised! Always great to discover a new band. Sir Sly was great, of course. Enjoyed the KONGOS light show/giant smoke rings. Too cool. Only complaint was that we were dying of thirst, disliked having to make the trek downstairs to get to the water fountain.

I can't believe there weren't more people there. Both opening bands were really very good and The Kongos put on an excellent show. The venue was nice too. Great music, good time! I'll be sure to see any or all of them again.

Went for Kongos as they are one of my favorites and Colony House and Sir Sly k i l l e d i t!!!! amazing amazing amazing show, so worth waiting in line for hours in negative windchill

Sir Sly was incredible. Every song they did was a treat. They are going to be BIG! They are from LA and I hope to see them in a small venue concert soon. Kongos were very good. All that I expected.

The Wiltern is a wonderful venue - the BEST!...The warm-up bands were great & the Kongos gave a fabulous performance!!

Kongos are excellent live, and the opening acts, Sir Sly and Colony House matched them in energy and sound. Excellent concert.

The show would have been fantastic if the bass had not overpowered everything else. I could just barely hear the vocals, the accordion, and the guitars. This was a huge problem during the Kongos' set; not so much so with the other two bands. Someone told me the bass is turned up because the kids like it. This was not a punk or hip-hop show. The Kongos need balanced properly to sound good. The tour needs a sound man that is mature enough to balance everything to make the band sound the best they can, not just what a bunch of 15 year-olds might want. I am glad I had paid extra to hear the Kongos acoustic set. Their voices blend beautifully. I rate the stage show music 1 star because of the overpowering bass; everything else 5 stars.

so much fun, very intense. A+ show, had a great time

The show was excellent, all the band's preformed wonderfully. The venue was big, so there was enough room and a chance to get close to the stage. The sound in there was ideal, there was no muffled voices or feed back from the speakers. All in all a most excellent show.

Had a blast rocking with all the great music, good lighting and acoustics.

All three acts were great! We went specifically to see Sir Sly, and they were every bit as good as we hoped. Colony House was a pleasant surprise as an opening act, as well. But, we were blown away (almost literally) by Kongos. Those dudes were amazing. I honestly didn't know much about them going in, but am now a big fan!

Great performance, amazing sound, & awesome bands!

These guys really know how to put on a show for their fans! I will definitely buy tickets the next time they go on tour!

We had a wonderful time! Great music by the Kongos, Sir Sly, and Colony House. Danced all night!

Colony Houese were fantastic and Sir Sly with Kongos were amazing.

Boys got rhythm. The unique sound of the KONGOS is foot stomping. The blend of African percussion with rock is mind blowing. These guys are here to stay.

The first band Colony House was a great way to start the show. Quite polished. Sir Sly did exactly what they supposed to do. Warm us up and prepare us for one hell of night. I was turned on to KONGOS probably two years ago on satellite radio. Loved them and especially the addition of a accordion/keyboardist. Really what other Alternative/Rock Band can do that. Pull off playing with an accordion and make KONGOS sound different then anyone else. They played practically everything from their debut album, which is awesome front to back. They did a cover of the song "Eleanor Rigby" and absolutely made it their own and it was over the top good. Stage AE in Pittsburgh is the place to see a band up close and personal. Stage AE does need to add some seating that doesn't require paying for VIP. They have a huge bar downstairs and some bar stools would be nice. They did have some stadium style seats upstairs which were first come first serve, but now they will not let you use them. Bummer

The night was great from the start. We ordered VIP packages, so we had early entry. The staff at Stage AE were very courteous and fun. We loved all the staff working for Kongos, they were all so sweet. And the performance was so awesome. We were right in front of Danny and his awesome guitar playing. And loved how Jesse's drum kit was the front center of the stage. Can't believe how he drums and sings. And Johnny on piano and of course the famous accordion and beard. How cool is that in a band. And then Dylan, on bass, guitar and his soulful singing and beautiful flowy hair. The beat was so awesome to I'm Only Joking, and the smoke rings flying out in to the crowd were a surprise. Really liked the screen in back of them, showing old pictures, I couldn't see most of them from the front right though.

Kongos VIP was well worth the price. They were very personable and down-to-earth guys. They sounded great live. Loved their new music and cover of the Beatles.

I had been looking forward to seeing KONGOS ever since I purchased their album, Lunatic. They were absolutely amazing! I absolutely love the drums and the accordion in their songs. I enjoyed hearing all of my favorite songs on Lunatic, as well as songs from their upcoming album. "Take Me Back" was probably my favorite song to hear live - so haunting. I was also pleasantly surprised to find their debut album for sale as well. I cannot wait for these guys to come back to Pittsburgh! Colony House and Sir Sly were awesome as well. GREAT show!

A-W-E-S-O-M-E. So good and talented! The drummer is incredible. First part, Sir Sly, was magical too. LEGENDARY SHOW!

The band is so talented, and because they don't post produce their songs much, they sounded exactly the same live, but even more crisp! They also know a thing or 2 about showmanship, lots of cool surprises. The Metropolis is a nice venue. Not 5 stars because the 2 opening bands were bad.

I had the most amazing time! I want to go back and live it all over again! Next time their in Toronto you can bet I'll be back to see them!!!

I liked that they played more that was on their CD. They are quite talented. I like the fact that there isn't one main singer. This family has got it! Can't wait for them to come back!!

All 3 acts: Colony House, Sir Sly, and The Kongos were wonderful. The house was packed before the end of the second opener and rightly so. It was impossible not to dance. I'll see any of them again!

We truly went because Sir Sly was in the line up, but we all were pleasantly surprised by how much we loved, loved, loved the sound of Colony House Band - great vibe and energy to the band members and the music they shared. It was great seeing Sir Sly again, and even though Landon was not feeling well the group put on a great show and shared their unique sound in many ways. Another wonderful part of the night was witnessing The Kongos for a 2nd time and this time it was much more up close and personal. The guys are so very talented, and their stage show is one to remember. I will be listening for more of their music now that I have had the pleasure to enjoy them in a wonderful venue such as the Ritz Ybor.

Kongos was amazing played an extra 2 songs afterwards. The venue was very intimate and great seating's really anywhere you will obtain a great view!

Very entertaining! Excellent group! Would have liked to hear more of their new work. Still, their "old" rocked!

Terrific show and we loved the opening acts great!

The opening bands Colony House and Sir Sly were wonderful, better than the headliner to be completely honest. I saw Kongos 8 months ago and they had this spark to them, and I understand they must be bored of the same songs, but they honestly sounded like they didn't care anymore.

This show was great. I love the intimate feel of center stage, you lose that feeling at larger venues. I only knew few of Kongos songs, I went with a friend who really loved them. I was super surprised at how good of a show it was for the price. My only issue was the mics were a little on the low side. Over the actual music, you had to strain to hear them on certain songs.

KONGOS put on an incredible show. Not only were their popular songs even better live but they also included some great covers and new songs into their setlist. They really got the crowd going and I'd love to see them live again!

The brothers rocked with the best sound, lights, and smoke signals on stage. I loved the new songs and could feel their energy on stage, truly awesome!

Absolutely Love KONGOS . The show was incredible, can't say enough. They are a real class act. Extremely talented and very polite. Best time I have had at a concert in a long time. Sir Sly and Colony House were also very good. Good venue. Would definitely come back.

Phenomebal show - loads of energy and the beautifil African roots came through in spades, What sonderful ebtertainment!! Will definitely make the effort to see then again and again...

this was one of the best shows that I've ever been to! The opening acts were great, and kongos rocked the house!!!!

CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THEM AGAIN. ONE OF THE BEST NEW SOUNDS IN ROCK. OPENING BANDS WEWE GREAT TOO.

A small venue made the Kongo concert perfectly intimate and like a friends gathering. The brothers have an amazing comraderie and it makes for an easy going show!

Awesome show! The opening acts were great and the Kongos one of the best shows I've been to in several years.

Kongos were incredible!!!!!! I can't say enough great things about them!! Even better live!!!! Colony House was amazing and Sir Sly was really great too!! Great little venue in Atlanta too!!!! This concert is a MUST GO!!

The concert and venue was great! Definitely would go see these bands again and would go to events at this venue in the future.

The Kongos were fantastic. most importantly, the sound technicians did a tremendous job of allowing all three bands to shine, not just the Kongos. Sir Sly and Colony House both have great things ahead for them. loved the show i saw the Kongos at ACL in Oct 2014, and this show was as strong, if not stronger and tighter.

The best way to describe it would be to say that it was absolutely electrifying!!! Colony House, Sir Sly, and Kongos all put on an incredible show and have such amazing and rocking compatibility between band mates that is very clear on stage when the guitarist looks at the drummer and the both rock out together!

Concert was great. Both bands that played before the Kongos were out selling merchandise, taking pictures and signing autographs. Awesome show

I have to say that I wasn't excited about the concert moving from Sokol Hall to Sokol Underground when I arrived. But with the number of patrons and the more "bar" like setting I got into it with the first two bands. Unfortunately Kongos I didn't appear to take the same pleasure in playing for a small crowd and engaging them. It would have been better if they took the small venue and used it as a chance to really connect on a more personal level with their fans. I guess some bands thrive more and are energized more when they have thousands to play for.

Officially obsessed! They came and put on an absolutely AMAZING show! If they come back within 3 hours driving distance I will be seeing them!

The concert was amazing, the openers were fantastic, and the Kongos played their whole album and it was fantastic. Not to mention they played the Beatles!

This was my 1st time attending an event at the Musikfest Café. I really enjoyed the venue. It was beautiful and no matter where you were you were close to the stage. I couldn't believe that a band that was so popular and that we loved, was at a venue that was close to our home and was such an intimate setting. I attended the concert with my Niece, my 17yr old daughter, and my 12 yr old son. It was my son's 1st concert. My son is a big Kongos fan, and after the event, an even BIGGER fan! They put on an AMAZING show. It was so energizing throughout the entire concert. My son talked about it for several days after the concert! I was pleasantly surprised by the event too and I am exciting to see what great things come from Kongos in the future!

My friends and I saw the kongos at firefly in Deleware over the summer and fell in love instantly. They've improved so much since then, and I'm not entirely sure how because they were amazing to begin with. I loved the venue, it made it so much more intimate. They sounded great. I love the meet and greet that they always do. Overall it was magical as always. Sidenote: the Breakes were phenominal.