Yeasayer

Mind. Blown. Such a fantastic show. I was not expecting to have my mind blown and face melted.

Amazing show. Both opening acts were amazing (I was already a fan of the Smith Westerns)...which I really think is a rarity. Hush Hush stole the show I suppose...his "art" as he calls it was unexpected and totally amazing. Yeasayer was also beyond incredible, full of energy and great sound. It was all around a wonderful concert! Turned out to be a great crowd too, despite the "all ages" allowed in.

Yeasayer made a superb performance last Friday at the Trocadero Theatre. I have only been to this venue once before, but friends who regularly attend events here said they have never seen the place so full. The opening acts were decent, but the main event was spectacular. They played all the songs I expected them to play, and even tried some new songs with the audience. The vocals were flawless and beautiful, almost ghostly. They have done some variations with the songs from All Hour Cymbals without making them completely different. The brand new songs seem to continue on the 80's pop exploration that they started with ODD BLOOD, reminding me of Tears for Fears and Big Country at some moments. This is the second time I have seen Yeasayer live, and I'm looking forward to see what else they bring in the future. This is one of the few bands out there that are worth following.

Hands down the best act I saw at Pitchfork last year and without a doubt the best show I've seen in ATL since then.

They sounded great. Better live than I could've imagined a band like Yeasayer sounding. And they put on a great show. The only thing I wish is that they would've played longer!

my goodness - love the new sound - what a perfect venue for you guys!!! cant wait to see y'all again.

Yeasayer never disappoints! Their new songs are super fun and great for dancing... if you have the chance, definitely see yeasayer!

Great show. Yeasayer was great. Bobo was goofy and strangely endearing. The guy on the synth for Light Asylum was good, didn't go too well with the singer.

Yeasayer is one of my favorite bands, but I wish they had played more of their older material. THey played about 17 songs, and about 14 of them were not released on CD. Its cool to tour with your new album, but this was too much as the album is not even out yet.

My friends and I had no clue that this event was solely a charity event. It seemed that everyone who was there wasn't necessarily there for the music. We walked in and were stunned by the amount of people in 'costume', everybody in prom dresses and tux's. We had been expecting something completely different. It really is unfortunate, yet I am very happy that our money went to a good cause!

Good show,but I was just too tired. I'd see them again! Place was steaming,great opener Hush Hush.

If I could spend an eternity at this show, well that would be quite alright. Hush Hush and The Smith Westerns are awesome bands to open for Yeasayer..But they definitely gave them no competition! The hour and a half they performed was better than the weekend I spent at Bonnaroo.

the venue was great despite its bad rep. i didn't find anything wrong with it. anyway overall it was a great concert. the first opening act hush hush was incredibly enjoyable. the smith westerns were a bit boring. yeasayer was amazing and they didn't let technical difficulties stop them from putting on a great show. they replaced their keyboard with anand's guitar so it was a bit different from their normal performances. the stage looked really cool. it was decorated with cacti and other stuff. the lights were pretty and colorful. i will definitely go to another one of their shows the next time they play in new york!

The first time I saw yeasayer was for free at governor's island about a year ago. I had only heard one of their songs but my friends liked them and it was free so i figured why not. that show was hands down the best I had ever seen, i immediately bought their albums (yes, thats right, i actually BOUGHT them instead of downloading. I was that impressed). And let me tell you, they didn't disappoint the second time around either. they sounded phenominal live, unlike their more popular counterpart, passion pit, who are really nothing special to see in concert. I plan on seeing them as often as they come into new york city and look forward to the next one

Yeasayer was really good. Had the whole house up and dancing, was glad they played a mix of all their stuff. Opening act, Hush Hush, was pretty sweet.

Awesome show - they are wonderful performers and a pleasure to watch.

The opener Hush Hush rocked the mic risqué bringing an R&B vibe with really hard beats. My girlfriend said it was like a mountain man Beck but dirtier and I agree. I loved it. Then Smith Westerns brought out the garage days Bowie style that I just really puts me in my element. Yeasayer remixed most songs to really invoke the audience's primal connection with really interesting beats. The new songs such as Devil in the Details rocked the house hard.

This was one of the best live shows I have ever seen in my life.

Yeasayer was awesome. Though their equipment was malfunctioning, they are such a creative and talented band that they pulled together a show that was unique and unlike anything I have ever heard from them before (and I have seen them live before). Terminal 5 was pretty nice, though the bar facility got to be a nuisance with the lines and spilled drinks all over the floor.

Yeasayer was great. That said, Terminal 5 is a great place to get a beer and that is about it. But over all... why does no one in NYC dance!!! I don't understand it. It was a great show and everyone was just standing there. Its beyond me.

Yeasayer is great. Even when their equipment breaks and they can no longer play their songs the way they want to, they put on a fantastic, wierd, electronic jungle-time show for their fans. The problem with this show is that it was at Terminal 5, my least favorite NY venue by far. Its too inconvenient, too big with poor visibility to the stage, and somehow, the crowd is invariably dominated by douchebags I would never see at Bowery Ballroom or Music Hall of Williamsburg.

they were so good, great stage presence. I walked away liking them so much more than before the show. they really brought it

Yeasayer was great and I loved the venue. The only downside was the opening bands.

Yeasayer put on a great show, this was the first time I've seen them and not only did they sound amazing but they had some great lighting and visuals, and some plants on stage too haha

The Trocadero was the ideal venue for the enthusiastic artists and audience. Intimate and insulated with a chill-yet-liberated atmostphere. Yeasayer played brand new songs, favored oldies and their most-loved hits. Bodies were rocking beginning with Hush Hush's hipster-friendly, slightly-explicit electrojams. The Smith Westerns kept expectations high, playing what seemed to be their most popular songs. Yeasayer's presence as a band was unique because of the diversity of the musicians. Seeing the five men in the flesh only added to the excitement called forth at the opening sound of each song. Successful dance party, happy soul. Two thumbs and two big toes way, way up.

Well, I liekd the opener bands but yeasayer didn't come on until like 10:45, I had to leave at 11:30 to catch the train home. MY fault for poor planning, still enjoyed the extremely terse set I saw. Hush Hush is retarted but kind of sweet, it took me a while to appreciate smith westerns, their last song was amazing though.

Yeasayer is by far my favorite band to see live. Every time they leave me speechless with how great the show is. Of course their songs are wonderful, thats a given, but they always have a rockin light show to go along with it and their energy is amazing. They care that the crowd is having a great time and it shows. The small venue is even better, it's way more personal than a huge space where you can barely see their bodies let alone their faces. This was a spectacular show, anyone who gets the chance to see Yeasayer live should definitely jump at the opportunity!

I waited three years to see this band come around and they played a stupid good show. I never thought they would play Tightrope, as that is the first song i fell in deep lust with. Lived up to and surpassed my expectations

Let me start by saying how excellent the opening band was...HUSH HUSH was excellent, and hilarious! Now, Yeasayer completely knocked it out of the ball park. Awesome set with incredible lights (LED tubes, LED boards, and two massive LED walls). The two LED walls (lack for a better term), were incredible. The animations went with the music, and the entire band were perfect...very polished!

I was hoping the band would sound close to as good as they do on their albums and was blown away by the live experience. All the production value of the studio work without losing any of the energy. Highly recommended for anyone who likes even a couple of their songs.

Good show in a nice venue, despite astronomically high drink prices! Opening act, Hush Hush, was fun and entertaining. Although there was a small audience at the time a good percentage of the viewers were up and moving. The second act, Smith and Westerns, was less entertaining and seemed out of place for the overall theme of the night. This band might have gone over better with a different crowd, but for the audience drawn by Yeasayer, Smith and Westerns was less than appropriate. It did offer a good opportunity to hit the bathrooms and refill my drink without the anxiety that I might be missing something good. The headliner, Yeasayer, was all around a good show and definitely got the crowd moving. Good acoustics, nice lighting and the random cacti distributed across the stage added an interesting element to the decor. Yeasayer played their most popular songs in addition to a few new ones I had not heard yet. They ended it with a bang and came out to play two more songs. While the encore performance was not as up beat as the core show, it was still a good time. I would recommend taking the opportunity to see Yeasayer if they are in your town!

Yeasayer had a lot to offer at this show. Great stage presence and of course great live performance. The new songs were pretty wonderful.

Great lights, great tunes, great sound, Great Show! Ambling Alp was the highlight of the night. The place went nuts!

Not only is the Royale the best indoor music venue in Boston, but Yeasayer filled the space perfectly. Even at an indoor venue Yeasayer's music creates a wide open space with their epically baroque style vocals and wide reaching synthesizers. Steady drum beats and delicately intricate guitar riffs bring the almost overwhelming experimentation back down to Earth. Like Arcade Fire, Yeasayer is a band meant for open spaces. With far reaching vocals that impressively possess roots in romantic opera while still reaching forward into the synth based experimental tech pop-rock this band is quietly creating something the scene has never seen before. The set list was evenly packed with old and new songs, which satisfied the old diehards and the newbies just on the bandwagon. Fans responded positively to the new songs "Henrietta" and "Devil and the Deed", and gushed over old favorites, "Sunrise" and "Wait for the Summer". Yeasayers coupling of heady dance beats like "Ambling Alp" and mind boggling futurism like "2080" kept fans of all walks interested. The only thing missing was "Red Cave" a beautifully pastoral image of love and family, and an old fan favorite. All in all Yeasayer's performance at the Royale in Boston was, to say the least, impressive.

Yeasayer delivered once again. The show was amazing! Great mix of old and new songs. Crowd was awesome, and Royale is a fun venue. p.s. The Hush Hush was hilarious/talented/super fun - don't miss it - get there early!

Awesome venue and fun show. Not even the hugest Yeasayer fan, but really enjoyed myself. Good bar, good music, good openers. Fun night.

The concert was absolutely fantastic - Yeasayer has an amazing sound live, and they really knew how to engage the audience and get everybody excited. Hush Hush, the first opener, was very comical. Unfortunately, I thought that the Smith Westerns were boring, and a very poor choice of an opening band for such an otherwise great concert.

They started a little late which I guess is expected. But once yeasayer came out they were spectacular! Even the hitch they had with one of their guitars didn't stop them. Intense show and having it in the relatively small venue of the majestic theatre made it feel like more of an exclusive show.

It was a good show. I recommend going if you're a fan of their new stuff versus their older stuff.

The atmosphere and vibe of everyone before the show was great! Everyone was ready to party and yeasayer came in and rocked the place! Will definately see again if given the chance.

First time seeing Yeasayer. Great band, lots of energy. The lighting was great. The venue was intimate. I would see them again.

Yeasayer actually surprised me on how great the show was. I love their music but I just wasn't expecting such a strong performance. Their three part harmony live was unforgettable. Would definitely see them again!

So glad to have been a part of seeing this wonderful band live because they are amazing. Nothing more to say other than they are awesome.

Living in Portland, OR, I see a lot of shows (once a week at least) and while most are incredible, none touched on the fury that these guys laid down. I danced so hard I couldn't speak the next day. Easily contender for top 5 shows of my LIFETIME. I hoped they enjoyed the crowd (with the exception that one person that grabbed at Chris Keating's crotch) as much as the were enjoyed, and come back soon (but not to the Crystal Ballroom - the other Ballroom venue in town, yuck!)

Only know a couple of their songs (from iTunes) but my son had seen them three times and said it was a good light show. The first three or four tunes were interesting, well-performed but didn't grab me. Then they started to warm up, razzed the crowd a bit and brought some variety into the set. Then played one of the tunes I knew, so I could sing along. Not sure if the light show was the same as what my kid had seen, but it was so-so, neither adding to nor detracting from the concert. Worth a second look (especially if its at the Fillmore, almost always a good vnue). Poster was lame and vendor couldn't ID CD with specific songs, but that didn't detract.

Yeasayer was incredible. It took a very long time for them to set up (close to 40 minutes) after the opening band. But their performance was great.

Overall a profoundly memorable experience for countless reasons. Yeasayer truly outdid themselves, and the crowd, myself very much included, couldn't have loved it more.

They have an amazing ability to get a crowd going. They have an ease on stage and a good wry sense of humor. The El Rey was crowded but not unpleasant and the sound was good. great night, thank you!

This was my first time watching Yeasayer live and they didn't disappoint! They had a good mix of upbeat/chill songs and played the favorites ("oh, Henrietta!"). I wasn't really sure what to expect, but their mix of styles translates well in a live setting.

Yeasayer sounded just as great live as they do on their records. The energy in the room was infectious, and the El Rey Theatre provided an ideal intimate setting. I'd definitely see them again when they come through town.

it was a great show, Yeasayer especially - great music always, but in concert they are truly spectacular. beautiful stage set and light show, but it always felt like a complement to the music. the new drummer (standing up the entire set) is awesome too.

Awesome can't wait to see them again! Central park is a great venue, pretty cool as the sun goes down in the autumn.

This was the second time I saw Yeasayer, and they really put on a great show. Their music is so positive and they are so much fun to watch. I can't help but dance uncontrollably when I see them, and it's easy to lose yourself in their music. Very fun, upbeat, nice harmonies, and all around great music. They put on an awesome light show too, that was super cool and added a great element to an already fantastic performance. I will see them every time they play in my area. My one complaint was that they didn't play for as long as I hoped. They only played for a little over an hour and they could have added a few more songs to the mix.

Their song choices for the encore were a little disappointing, so the show ended on a lower note... but overall it was absolutely positively amazingly incredible! I was dancing the entire time!

Excellent venue at the Fox, Yeasayer was great but didnt play some of my favorites from the older albums. Great show overall

Sound, as usual at Fox, was murky. Yeasayer was technically proficient but never really took off.

One of the best shows I have ever been to! The light show was awesome and the harmonies were spot-on!

I suspect sitting upstairs at the fox is usually a bad idea. The mix is completely drowned out by heavy bass. Went downstairs and was wishing that I had made the decision a little sooner. The new album does not hit the heights of their previous two. The music, the staging and the light show were all entertaining but not to same degree as just listening to their music. It all ends up being just a little distracting. I suspect that this is a band I will continue to enjoy their albums but will skip their shows.

Yeasayer puts on an absolutely amazing show!!! If you like Yeasayer then see them live!

A little bit longer set would have been nice but the show was great anyway. Great sound and the light show was incredible. Wouild go again in a heartbeat.

One of the best concert I have been to! The place is big enough, intimate and the band was soooooooo good! memorable!

Was a really nice concert! The sound had also a good quality! And in addition to the really great show, i could catch one of these beautiful flowers =)

Yeasayer was so amazing live!! Some of the songs were even better live. They all seem like great guys, and Chris made the show so much fun! Three days later I'm still on the concert high! I'd see them again any time!

Great music in an intimate venue. First time seeing them

1st time seeing yeasayer live. knew I liked a lot of their recorded stuff, but soooooooo pleasantly surprised at how good they are live! a band definitely worth seeing

I feel like the venue acoustics were not suited at all for the band's musical sound. And what the heck was with the fire alarm going off?

Big fan of their previous work as was thrilled to see them perform a lot of songs from the upcoming album. Great instrumentation and imagination; simply enchanting at some points. 20th Century is a great venue in Cincinnati and this was a great evening for music.

yeasayer was amazing to see live! the lighting at the national always amazes me as well.

Great show, I would recommend it to any fan! They sound amazing live.

I went into the show not knowing what to expect. I absolutely LOVE Yeasayer, but had heard they weren't the best live. Needless to say I was nervous about the experience I was about to have at the Ogden. However, they started with a bang and ended with one as well. I absolutely loved the show and thought they did an amazing live performance. My only complaint is that the show was so short. Their set was only about an hour, which definitely left me wanting to hear more. Maybe that's their marketing ploy though. The short show left me somewhat unsatisfied so if they come back I'll be forced to hear them again!

What an incredible performance! Yeasayer has come a long way since I saw them just over a year ago. I am a HUGE fan of their music and I was really excited for this show, and they exceeded my expectations. Chris Keating has amazing stage presence and all of the vocals and music and ambient sounds were spot on. It was impossible not to dance at this show. Highly recommended!

Holy shit. This show has got to be one of the best I've ever gone to! Made me fall in love with them all over again.

Rock'n sweet balls. Show was full of energy. Will definitely go see em again. Come back soon.

I hadn't heard too much Yeasayer before going to the show. I was mostly there to see the Smith Westerns. Yeasayer was way more fun that I had expected! Dancier than their recorded albums, really really fun! A 16+ show is always kind of disappointing to me, I don't exactly enjoy being surrounded by a bunch of kids with The Black X of Shame on their hands, especially when chatty little girls don't shut up during the band that we ALL paid to see. But....we were all 16 once -- was I really THAT enthusiastic about everything??

Seriously talented musicians, spectacular light show, hearth-felt and genuine performance.

I have seen Yeasayer before, but never inside a small venue. Very passionate band, a must see.

they are amazing. their performance was visually stunning and they were just as good, if not better live. love love love.

The only way to accurately describe the incredible power of this show is to make spiritual analogies. Yeasayer was god and I was moved by the spirit of music. This was the kind of show where you just close your eyes and let the music swallow you whole.

Absolutely incredible! Two fantastic openers followed by one of the most creative and inspiring groups out there, what more could you ask for?

they put on an amazing show. smith westerns were great too. the crowd was really into it, and like pretty much every show in denver i go to, the band commented on how great the crowd was and how beautiful our state is. definitely would see them again!

I was prepared to leave the show early as I was so tired from a long week and a long trip back home post-show. Yeasayer, with their tremendous energy, prevented any early leaving and to my great pleasure! Their show was a spectacular light show and sound extravaganza which filled my soul to the deepest crevices. They played every song that I wanted to hear and their new songs, new to me, were just as body-moving as recognizable tunes. Their use of a light show enhanced their songs to the extent that I was able to lose myself into the music. The energy gained from their show enabled me to make my two hour drive home possible. Thank you Yeasayer for rockin out the Ogden!

Band started off a bit flat but then built up the energy big time. That good 'ol Colorado second wind. Lead singer talks way too much between songs. But I will see them every time I can.

Yeasayer's live set is amazing. All the crazy beats and elements combine for a memorable experience and kept me dancing the entire time. Loved that they added to the studio versions and made each song unique. Great band to see live!

Awesome! Show of the year! Highly advise checking these guys out asap...

Yeasayer was completely lackluster, they just could not get an eager crowd moving. Their levels never reached a good pitch, especially the vocals. But overall there was very little energy in their performance, which was a bummer.

Let's just say I had high hopes going into this show and was completely let down. At no point during the concert did I feel like they were "putting on a show" in the conventional sense. From the time they came out until the time they ended their set it sounded forced like they were just going through the motions and there was an obvious lack of energy, coming from both the stage and the crowd. I for one have loved what these guys have done in the studio, but was very unimpressed with how that material translated into the live setting. Let's hope it was just an off night for them and the next time they come around (and that's only "if" I choose to partake) my experience winds up being much different.

Yeasayer was amazing. They played a mix from their first album, then Odd Blood as well as some new songs, one of which they performed on Conan the night before. Simply amazing.. I thought the set was short, probably because I could listen to them all night.

Yeasayer was great live, Fillmore was an enjoyable venue

If you are a fan of Yeasayer, you have to see them live. As an avid concert goer, believe me when I say, it was the best concert I have seen in years.

Loved the music.. the light show was great but the bands on stage presence needs work. i have never seen a singer sing with his back to the stage that much.

I finally got the chance to see Yesayer live and they didn't disappoint! They are very talented and know how to put on a show. If they come back to Los Angeles I will definitely go see them again. They interacted with the crowd, and seem to enjoy what they do which added to their performance.

It was a chill vibe, a lot young attractive people jamming out to some very hipster/hippie music. Not the best thing ever, but definitely worth the 35 dollars that I spent.

Great venue! Great openers - hush hush was such a suprise super funny, smith westerns were good Yeasayer was amazing, really good lighting, sound was excellent, cool effects/ stage set up had such a fun time only bad thing was the idiots with the shark heads and lobster claws come on people! they were really obnoxious and were getting too pushy and in the way etc......

Being at the Musicbox, the sound wasn't so great to begin with. Opening acts, especially Hush Hush didn't really get anyone going. The show was still ok because Yeasayer sounded good live, but there was no energy on the stage or among the audience.

Band was great live... only drawback was though tickets were for an 8pm show... they didn't come on until 11pm... on a Monday night! People work yo! Had to leave early but from what we saw great show! :P

Yeasayer was sick, very polished and had a great sound. Sometimes got a little psychedelic for my taste, and wish I was on drugs.. but they put on a great show. Smith Westerns are incredible. They can absolutely wail on the guitar. They will be headlining soon enough. Love that band. Hush Hush was if anything pretty funny. Tough to get up there alone and try and do your thing.

Yeasayer was absolutely amazing! Had me dancing the entire show!

Everything about the show was memorable in the best way possible. I was completely satisfied and I can't wait until they're back in town so I can see them again.

I'm not sure what was up that Saturday night, but Yeasayer did not deliver. I saw them at the same place last year, and it was fantastic. This time around they couldn't even get the crowd moving. I would still recommend going to see them if you haven't, simply because if they are hitting their stride they're fantastic. I guess they're just inconsistent.

If you like their music, you'll love them in concert! They sound amazing & the lights are a good show in itself!