Portishead

Beth Gibbons voice is amazing. Such a soulful voice. The rest of the band were great! Sound was wonderful. And their backdrop videos really added to the mood. I loved the Rip video. Its such a treat to see an great band perform beyond anything I imagined. Even convinced some new friends in town to see them before ever hearing them and they loved it!!! Please, god, let them tour again and soon.

I saw Portishead in 1997 at the Hollywood Palladium and that show was awesome. Again, at this show they didn't disappoint. Beth's voice was untouchable and sounded beautiful. The whole atmosphere and stage set up was unspeakable and collaborated well with each song performed. It was blind luck that I happen to find out they were touring. This was a birthday present for my best friend who I originally went to see Portishead with the first time. Boy, was she blown away when she saw this ticket. Great, amazing and awesome performance. This is for Andy, so happy we got to share this show together.

Amazing! This band is so emotionally moving and seeing them Live for the first time was everything I hoped for. They played all my favorites and some new ones, too. The venue was small enough and not too crowded.

Magnificent concert. Poor seats with partial view, though

A truly amazing gig. Sounds was just right for me, standing right next to the mixing desk. Very clear and crisp. Great setlist with tracks from all albums. Chase the Tear sounds great live.

It was damned near a perfect show. I would have liked it to be a little longer but I'm not complaining. Wandering Star made every penny of that ticket worth it.

This show was by far the best of 2011. It's crazy that its been 10 years.

This was by far one of THE BEST shows I have EVER been to, hands down. Beth crooned like a siren. She was spot-on and pitch-perfect. It would be nearly impossible to tell a live performance from the album were you to listen to them side by side! The band had AMAZING chemistry, and they all really seemed to be enjoying themselves. This was quite the memorable show, indeed. I believe I can speak for all of us when I say thank you SO MUCH, Portishead, for coming to Seattle. <3 SidheSiren

Watching Portishead was amazing, the first time I have ever seen them live. I did not like the venue at all though, wish it would've been smaller like showbox market or something.

Love the band, the venue was not bad. Had never seen a show at the Wamu Theater.

I don't know what I was expecting, but I didn't expect Beth Gibbons to have the most eerie and most beautiful live voice, and wow, she really put everything she had out there for the crowd to enjoy. As a band, they clearly have amazing chemistry on stage, sounds were spot on and in sync. Love the camera work too.

There are few bands that are like Portishead. I never thought I would ever get a chance to see them live and going to see them was a dream come true. The sound at the Greek Theatre only added to the perfection of the musicianship. It wasn't too loud and it wasn't too quiet. Beth Gibbons is even more incredible live than on the albums, as well as the rest of the band. Probably my favorite concert of all time. I LOVE YOU PORTISHEAD!!! THANK YOU!

Fabulous set of all their old songs plus a couple of new ones. Beth Gibbons still has it.

I loved every single minute of this concert. Beth was highly emotional and screaming loudly. The synthesizers got very strong to the point were we experienced an orgasmic vibration at a massive scale. The multimedia was trippy and dark. And the music just out of this world. This was one of the best shows I ever seen in my life. I would fly to the next city to see it again.

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. Beth's voice has so much realness. It's not just a great voice that's on pitch, its full of character, fragility, and emotion, and blends with the smart, haunting music perfectly.

We've been waiting for over 13 years to see Portishead live because they never tour in the US. It was definitely worth the wait! They played a great mix of songs from their earlier albums and a lot of songs from Third. I liked the screen they had behind them too. The members of the band seemed to enjoy playing and Beth Gibbons even came down into the audience during the last song to show her appreciation. It was just amazing overall and they sounded almost exactly like on the albums. I hope they don't wait so long for their next tour!

Amazing show! Beth Gibbons' voice is even more incredible live (gave me goosebumps!) Definitely worth making the trip from Denver to see!

Been a fan for years, first time seeing them live....AMAZING performance. Thought Forms was cool; a great band to use for the score to a Zombie film (28 Days Later).

Every song was clearly planned and performed in sync with a giant video screen behind the band. The show was an easy A+..."Wandering Star" destroyed my mind with how beautifully and expertly it was performed. If you are debating whether to pay the money to see Portishead live...debate no longer. Forego food for a week to save up if needs be - it will be worth it, I promise.

Portishead was great. The opening hand sucked bad.

Awesome venue. Wicked blue lighting everywhere, great visuals and amazing performance! Merchandise and drinks overpriced as expected.

I can die happy. Almost went to the show in Vancouver the next day, but my ride couldn't make it happen. Greatest show I've ever been too.

I didn't know Portishead all that well. But the show seems structured to keep not only hardcore fans but also those like me engaged. I'm therefore in the process of becoming a fan!

They are still killing it, they just now need to get some new tunes out please!

I love Beth Gibbons vocals, but as part of Portishead, they are hard to reproduce outside of the live experience. Even on my home stereo if I bump the volume up enough the bass becomes a bother. if I leave it low enough to not have the bass not take everything over then Beths vocals are too soft. I don't know what magic they used but the whole show was amazing to bring everything together. Will be a show my fiance and I will remember for a long time.

Amazing performance! Everything we could have asked for. Highly recommended.

Portishead was perfect. Amazing. A long awaited surprise. Just skip the opening act. The Thought Forms were boring-music you will find on a indie movie.

From the moment the capital P first jiggled on that big screen, grooves were etching into a WaMu theater full of mostly old school fans. Atmosphere smelled pleasant and not too hot, great views from all over the theater, judiciously priced, booked and staffed/coordinated event with a wet bar to boot. Portishead has truly trumped Pink Floyd for visual effects and sheer stadium presence - with fresher material, better vocals, and no ego/drama. Beth is so very humble in her thanks, just like at the old Roseland show from early last decade. She even took a spin through the front of the audience at the end. Enough can't be said about the quality of this show. Live feeds were overlaid and augmented with effects so beautifully. The visual and audio engineers were just as instrumental in this performance as Geoff, Adrian, and Beth. Geoff worked the traps and a couple instruments including no doubt turntables though it was a little too dark to see that end. Hats off for staying so low key. True masters here. Adrian came to the table with his signature minimal and so so tasteful guitar lines on a variety of axes and effects. Beth wails like a native princess at the bottom of the sea. Any sea siren's envy, little mermaid eat your heart out you can't touch this. [P] hope they surface again in a decade or so. They weather the time well, their reclusive nature and LP release schedule truly suits them.

The sound was great, but Portishead didn't play for long enough. They only played like 12 songs. : ( The drink lines were SOOOOO long, and the drinks were very expensive. The opening band was awful.

The Portishead show at WAMU Theater on Oct. 23 was probably in my Top 3 shows of all time. The sound was amazing, as were the visuals on the screen. A truly memorable experience!

It's been 14 years since Portishead toured, so when I saw they were on tour again, I jumped at the chance to see them. They put on an incredible show. The sound and lighting were prefect, as well as Miss Gibbons voice. If I could, I would travel to see every show they play in the U.S.

Absolutely Stunning Show. Horrible vacuous venue.

Perfect night at the Greek. Beautiful venue and Portishead is incredible!! They're even better than I imagined

Excellent experience! Loved-loved-looooved the concert! Thank you, Porstishead!

THEY NEVER disappoint. This is my 3rd Portishead concert and I think they topped there Santa Monica show in the mid 90s. LOVE the way they stripped down "Wondering Star". AMAZING!!!!!

Easily the best show I have seen in nearly a decade. Portishead as a six piece band is unparalleled in their skill and majesty.

I'm still too speechless about this concert to write a proper review. Portishead hasn't been in Seattle for nearly 10 years. And this show was beyond worth the wait. Beth's voice was simply amazing and beautiful. If they had played another night, I would have been there for that show too. I'm a die hard Portishead fan and these innovators of Trip Hop were one of my dream concerts, they did not disappoint. Simply beautiful, etheral, haunting, sexy, and amazing.

Her voice was even more amazing live. The sound carried so well to all parts of The Shrine and the crowd was super cool. I have no doubt that, that was inspired by the music.

Been to 1-2 shows every month this year so far...by far this one just blew me away! Never thought I'd actully get to see them as I've noticed they don't get out much (: got tix 4 myself & my mom n sis (we all love them) the moment they went on sale! Her voice is just so hauntingly beautiful, goosebump producing...if that makes sense. I can't wait til I can see them again...

One of those rare opportunities that barely ever presents itself. I could not be more pleased with myself that I persisted in getting a ticket before it sold out. The mood for the evening was set before the band even came out, by the music the DJ was playing as well as the music of Thought Forms, the opening band. It seemed Portishead was going to play Third in order of the albums tracks up to the third song. Our posse, which is a devoted group of fans, had perfect seats. The visual as well as the sound quality were top grade, much to my surprise. The band cover most every relevant song they have, plus a new track, which was as danceable as they have ever gotten, Beth was even shaking her hands to the beat.

I honestly thought that I'd lost my opportunity to see Portishead. This was hands down, THE BEST Concert I've been to... EVER! Thank you Beth, Adrian & Geoff for touring again and sounding more magnificent than your recordings. p.s. Beth - THANK YOU for taking the time to come and say hi to some of your rabid fans. I was one of the lucky ones who had the pleasure of shaking your hand.

one of the best shows i've seen. i went to both nights in new york & was blown away by their ability to still put on such a incredible performance 20 years from their beginning.

I remember the first time I listened to Portishead around 15 years ago. The first feeling I got was the restless sadness caused by Beth Gibbons' voice. I finally got to see them live on Wednesday at Hammerstein Ballroom. It was awesome specially because they had split a long time ago, and I always thought that I was not going to see them live. This was a present from the cosmos! Portishead came up with a very well thought video set that combined images with the live projections of the band playing. They had cameras posted in different places of the stage that captured the best angles of the lead singer, percussionist and guitar player. This show was sober and cool at the same time, and I have an indelible smile since. If you have the chance, you should go and check this band out. Their sound is sensual and powerful, and they have been doing this for decades. You won't be disappointed.

An amazing show. They played pretty much every song I wanted to hear (no "Strangers" though). I enjoyed when the original 3 members stayed on stage to perform an amazing/ eerie version of "Wandering Star". The screen in the back displayed cool visuals that were tooled around with to give it a sort of damaged VHS tape look. Their music is filled with emotion and they definitely brought it to the stage, I would see them again in a heartbeat. :)

Worth wait to see Portishead live. After seen all the videos specially "Live in Roseland" I'm always picture myself see this band playing their non stop and psychedelic sounds, Besides Beth Gibons not engage with the audience the way I thought that will do, but she prove to be a fantastic performer and have an amazing voice.

I've been waiting to see Portishead live for about 14 years haha. When I heard they will be coming to NY I went ballistic. I lived in FL at the time so bought a plane ticket to NY and bought the portishead tickets the second they went on sale. They were so amazing I can not say enough good things about the greatness of Beth and Portishead. Thank you! thank you! I am a true portishead fan and was not disappointed as I knew they would deliver a spectacular performance. The venue was perfect as well.

I found out just by pure luck that they were playing. And on my birthday! I didn't want anything else. They did not disappoint. Perfection. Front row view of everything. Crowd was hypnotized. Then Beth jumped off stage and shook hands with the whole front row. She was awesome. I was so happy. Best concert of 2011! Love the Shrine too.

Portishead was Amazing! I'm so happy to have had the chance to see them! The Hammerstein Ballroom is a wonderful place to see a show. There really isn't a bad seat in the house. If I had to complain about something it would be the levels of the speakers in the balcony. Other than that it was a great night.

Portishead sounded incredible. For not having toured in 14 years, they sounded like they must practice constantly. They were beyond perfect. I enjoyed every minute of it.

I had a hard time really digging the opening band, seemed like the kind of tonal experimental tapestries that I used to play with on LSD in community college. Long held notes and vocals and textural touch therapy for the brain. Portishead though, were a class act, fascinating ochestration of multilevel aural landscapes that with the spectacular visual stories on the backdrop behind the band was a wonderful scene. The venue at WAMU theatre was pretty amazing for a large venue. Very cool, never been there before so I was impressed.

I liked Portishead before, but after seeing them live, I'm completely in love with Beth Gibbons. This band can rock it and they play a fair mix of new and old stuff. Love it.

I've been fortunate enough to witness Portishead four times, and Beth Gibbons side project with Rustin' Man. My first Portishead show at at the Supper Club in Manhattan. We had a table right in front of Beth on the floor. Intimate and astonishing. When I saw them next they performed their Roseland 1997 show, and I ended up in six seconds of Super 8 footage, nodding my head at around the one-minute mark during Elysium. Now I was able to see them with enormous video screens and amazingly in such a large space, Beth's voice and Adrian's music and Geoff's beats combined into a soul-chilling onslaught of negative emotion and striving for humanness. The audience talked much less than the normal New York audience (save for one texting loser behind me). Portishead: Now, Always, Forever.

This show doesn't need a review. If you were on the fence on seeing Portishead, you shouldn't go to this show. People at this show knew how important it was to be there. The people that attended did not want to risk another 15 years without seeing this band perform live, and that's why they were there on Friday night. Everyone from Cal students to families with little children were there. I could not help but say to those kids, "You're so lucky to be here," and other people that attended would agree wholeheartedly.

portishead is amazing live and the ventricles as well. Couldnt ask for more!!

Been waiting to see this amazing band of artists for many years. My son is both a solo artist and in a band called Maere that recently released their first CD and have a video on the way. Portishead has always had a huge influence on the music he writes. his show was phenomenol on so many levels - performance, venue, artistry, composition, visuals and then there is the fact that unlike some bands, they played for over 2 hours!!! Now, if the Greek could just put some little toe holds on their grassy incline and refrain from watering it for a couple of days prior to an event, mark parking better...

A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of seeing Portishead at Hammerstein Ballroom in NYC. It was one of the greatest shows I have ever been to. The fact that I was even in the same room as the band and that I was watching them and not a video was enough to get the adrenaline rushing WEEKS before the show even happened. I mean, the last time they played in NYC was the Roseland show in the late 90's!!! I can only hope that they decide to return to perform again because I WILL BE THERE.

awesome venue. good drinks/food. amazing concert experience.

I've seen them before, and the opening band was just ok....but they blew my mind. Every song and performance was bone chilling and amazing. The bass was shaking everything throughout your body and everyone left with a huge grin. I;ve seen THOUSANDS of show and this one was ALL-TIME! Portishead, you made this one of the most unforgettable nights of my life. My fiance and me both had the best nights of our lives! Enough said.....

Wow. Just wow. I already love Portishead and they definitely did NOT disappoint(except for not playing my favorite song, but I can forgive them). It was an amazing show. Beth's voice was absolutely stunning, Geoff was on point, and Adrian didn't miss a note. I don't know the rest of the touring acts names but my favorite by far was the drummer. His snare work was straight gangster. Definitely a landmark for me... I will not soon forget.

Absolutely amazing performance, the parking to the venue sucks, so get there early. The venue itself is pretty good considering is one big piece of concrete

I flew to Seattle to see Portishead from San Francisco, that should tell what kind of fan I am. I waited too long to buy a tickets to Berkeley Greek theater, so ended up with buying it to WaMu in Seattle, and the show was great, the venue I would say not that great as the Greek Theater, but also very nice. Opening band did not impress me much either, just my opinion, maybe because i waited to see Portishead too hard. I kinda wanted to compare this show to Massive attack this year in a beginning, but don't think it would be appropriate. The live video on the back blend to the atmosphere and the Beth voice - all 5 stars. Definitely I will go to any Portishead concert in future, hope in near. They don't touring that much and i almost lost a hope that i'll see them, so this concert gave me a hope again. Thanks.

What a fantastic show! Wonderful blend of the new album and our old faves! So great to see Beth be so happy at the end of the show! Her voice was crystal clear and so much more powerful then the albums let on! The band and extra players played to perfection! Please come back to Vancouver soon!!!

Portishead was amazing! It was just one unforgettable song after another. the Wamu theater was perfect and any location was a good one.

It was beautiful. i wept tears of joy and pain...the only way Beth Gibbons can do.

Incredible music experience! Beths voice was amazing! They sounded better live than on the CD.

What an amazing venue, show, weather, people at the show, fluidity- everything was exceptional! Only wish they threw down a few more songs..

If you ever get a chance to see this band, you should...they do not disappoint.

Would have preferred sitting instead of the whole place GA but overall great show.

Awesome show, I'm happy to have seen the show after so many years.

A beautiful night and Beth Gibbons sounded amazing.

They sounded perfect, just like on their CD. Performance was also unforgettable.

Wow, what a show, 3rd row, greek theater is the BEST venue of ALL time... LOVED the sound, it was unreal. best fans in the world also!!! The opener sucked, but it was worth the wait to see Portishead!

This venue has amazing sound and Beth's voice was perfect. The musicians had us all in awe of their talent!

I have loved Portishead since I was 14 years old. One opportunity to see them at Coachella a couple of years ago was missed, so I definitely didn't want to miss them again. So glad I went. Not only does Beth have an incredible set of pipes on her still almost 20 years later, but the whole band sounded amazing together. I would definitely see them again.

From beginning to end my friend Stephanie and I enjoyed the Portishead concert! They were awesome!

It was a sold out show at the Greek theater. Her voice is so unique and original.. Crystal clear and plain in simple they are quality live!

The show was amazing! The setting of the Greek theater couldn't have been better for this gathering. Beth was superb & the band was rocking, I waited so long to see Portishead & I was not disappointed in the least. My only complaint was the show flew by so fast! I'd pay anything to see them again <3

need i say more? 1 - greek theatre; 2 - portishead; 3 - sold out; 4 - incredible sound quality; 5 - sitting in 3rd row. Wow. The band was amazing. Her voice was amazing. Wish all y'all coulda been there.

I waited more than a decade to see them live, and it was epically wonderful.

One of the best shows I've ever been too. Simple and beautiful. What a comeback after 13 years...

I have been a fan of Portishead since I first heard "Sour Times" back in January, 1995, and was totally wowed by Dummy. "Mysterons," "Wandering Star," "Glory Box, and my favorite of their first album, "It's a Fire" made them one of my all time favorite bands. Their second album amazed me as they made the listener focus on them even more. After a more accessible Beth Gibbons (if you can call it that) did her solo effort and us fans had to wait ten years until Third-- I was amazed as always that while Third focused on different experimental sounds, it was still distinctly Portishead. People who called them "Trip Hop," to explain something unique were incorrect as Trip Hop bands are Trip Hop, while Portishead is well . . . Portishead. The album had distinct lights, images and true talent of the band. While two of my favorite songs, "It's a Fire" and "Humming" were distinctly absent, the true staples of "Glory Box" and "Threads" and "The Rip" among many other signature tunes were excellent.

Beth's voice was better than ever. After all these years, the band is as tight as they were when I saw them back in 1997 at the Warfield.

The guitar was lackluster and often out of time (and not in an abstract way), this stems from becoming overly reliant on thick effects to make up for the creativity used in early albums. Beth was astounding and the percussion was excellent. Overall highly reccomended.

absolutely fantastic! one of the best live shows I have ever been to. Beth Gibbons' voice was out of this world, wish they would come back soon!!! BRAVO!!!!

This by far was the best show that I have ever been to. Portishead is just amazing.

Loved the ambiance, saw friends, had a great time, and couldn't have asked for anything more.

Amazing concert, great acoustics, awesome amphitheatre

Since Third came out, I've been dreaming of a Portishead "revival" tour. Since Dummy my luck has worked against me, until now, and I haven't been able to catch Portishead live. In 2008, I even had a brief moment of weakness and desperately considered flying to England to see them play at a festival (might I mention that I loathe, actually HATE festivals). Then too find out that they were to play at Coachella and it was to be their only US stop! CRUSHED. Now, finally, through all the heartache and agony of waiting for the moment to come, I can honestly say that they did not disappoint. In fact, it was simply wonderful. The sound was amazing. The visual imagery was fantastic. They have not only reawakened a youthful admiration and respect for their music, but have added yet another beautiful memory to my life. Thank you for finally coming through! Please don't be such strangers to this area. I hope you could tell how much we appreciate you in the bay!

Best show i have seen, i mean besides Etta James, but that's just too different categories. the whole set was jaw dropping, between the actual presence of Beth and the lights and movies, perfect weather all day. It was like the stars aligned. I'm glad I grew a set and took bought the tickets for my birthday and actually got off work. I'm still wondering if it was all just a dream.

My first time seeing Portishead live and what a show! Acoustics were great as if we were listening to a CD! Stage effects were cool and mesmerizing. She played some old and new stuff.

Best experience ever! There is no bad seat in the Greek theater. Portis was everything. Wandering star was set up intimately with just her and the guitarist playing bass. It was beautifully gut wrenching. Then right after that machine gun came out and it shook me awake from this wandering calmness. Just made it all so breathless

Greek Theatre - Intimate, under the stars, just the perfect setting, and night! Portishead, made me feel the same they did back in High School...Just amazing...

PORTISHEAD may very well be the greatest band ever!!!! This show was unbelievabley the most greatest concert EVER!!!! The visuals were in tune with the music along with the ambience of their performance. The performance was perfection, actually better than the recorded cd. I was speechless.

Portishead was awesome!!!! Best concert! Must go very early to the Greek if you want front row!

This was an absolutely amazing show! I will definitely wait another 13yrs. for Portishead to return to the U.S! I just pray that I don't have to.

Amazing show. Setlist was drawn primarily from Third.

I have been waiting to see this band for at least 10 years and like many other fans, I never thought I was going to get the chance. Absolutely incredible! The Greek is an amazing theater but the performance was professional and one of the best I've ever seen. Beth gibbons is a complete vocal treasure while the band itself also delivers amazing intensity. Unforgettable!

Amazing, once-in-a-lifetime show. The Greek was packed with people transfixed on Portishead. Great night!

Band was really tight. On top of their game. But serious lack of interaction with audience until very end. even though we were showing lots of love. Perhaps some insecurity on their/her part.

I have been waiting for Portishead to come to LA for the longest time, i thought i was going to die not seeing them. FINALLY DID and loved every second of it! It was amazing, they are amazing! New songs old songs and really old songs played, i loved that it wasn't just "hits" played.