Stars

I had next been to a Stars show before - lots of energy and fun atmosphere. Good times however opening band was terrible - but made Stars oh so much better! Good stuff - I recommend seeing them if you get a chance also check out list of songs they played on photo attached to review! :-)

Wonderfully intimate show. Comfortable venue, though there could easily be more available seating at more reasonable prices. The sound system is great, loud but not painfully so, excellent deep end, good separation and clear vocals. Stars put on a great show with a set spanning just about every album. Wonderful.

So much energy and love!!! This is my fifth Stars show and every time gets better.

Vocal mics were too low. Instruments were overpowering

Stars are the best band I have ever seen and this show was the best yet. I love them!!!!

Venue was good, Stars was better. The crowd was mostly over-enthusiastic twelve-year-olds, but the vibe was okay despite that. Stars threw out white roses to the crowd, and Amy and Torq's voices sounded heavenly.

This has been one of my favorite bands for years. I am just not a fan of their new material, and I feel like for the most part the crowd was not either. If it weren't for some old material being thrown in here or there I would have left earlier. Oh and the opening band...i played with my phone for most of the set.

amazing event and a cool venue! they performed some great songs and really tried to put on a great show!!! i would definitely reccomend this band and venue! great!

Amazing show! Loved the new album and they sounded just a great live as the cd (if not better)!

the paradise club was such a great place for stars to play - it felt very intimate and it was great!

Once again, Stars gave their all with a performance that rocked the Beachland all night. They played their soon-to-be-released "5 Ghosts" album in it's entirety first and then came back with songs that had received the most votes from their fans. How could anyone be disappointed with that? Stars bring an energy of pure thrill. They love performing and it shows. Amy's voice is absolutely angelic. Can't wait to see them again!

This was my first time at the Paradise and the venue was perfect to see this band. The intimate setting was just what I hoped for. The first set full of sogs I had never heard really reminded me of why I am really into the not so pretty stories sung so prettily by this group, and i cannot wait for their next album. I kind of wish in their next set of songs which have been heard before they had played some songs they just really like playing, and not just fan favorites. But either way I enjoyed myself.

one of the best shows i have been to. cannot believe how great they were!

My only complaint is that the show was marked as starting at 8:00, Stars didn't make it to stage till 9:30. However, when a band plays you an entire album, a set of their hits, and two amazing encore songs, it a great show.

After the opening band didn't show up, torq took it upon himself to be our in-house dj for over an hour. Which would of been the highlight of my show until amy milan and the rest of STARS took the stage and blew us away by playing all of their new album, The five ghosts. Not wanting to leave us craving more they played oldies that we had voted for ourselves online. Overall a fantastic show and I think the crowds excitement helped STARS kick off their new tour.

Stars made one of their rare appearances in Boston last night at the Paradise. The show opened with lead singer/songwriter Torquil Campbell doing a DJ set of his favorite tunes, which was pretty cool. His comments were enlightening and funny, and he also sang along in a few spots. Then the band came on to tremendous cheering and applause and played through the entire new album, which is their best yet. Wonderful range of tunes, fantastically performed, touching lyrics, and up to four keyboards at once (more synth on this album than previous stuff). Amy was beautiful, as always, and Torquil incredibly charming. Surprised to hear him say that his family was from Boston and that he used to spend summers in Cambridge "playing tennis badly." They came back for a second set of favorites picked by Boston ticket buyers via the Stars website--great idea. Started with "Your Ex-Lover is Dead" and hit most of my favorites, including "Elevator Love Letter," which Torq said was his favorite of all the Stars tunes. A great, great show, and the band clearly appreciated the warm welcome on the first night of the US tour.

stars was AMAZING. the opening band didn't show and we had to wait a while for stars to go on, but it didn't matter because torque was so entertaining. please come back to boston soon!!!!!

Stars was excellent. They started with an entire set of songs from their currently unreleased album, which got a lot of people pumped. After a short break, they played their more familiar tunes as voted on by their fans online. The structure felt a little cut-and-dry as a result, like they were more restricted--but overall, the group played with great energy. The crowd, on the other hand, was a little irritating. When everyone was screaming a sing-along and bouncing around to "Your Ex-Lover is Dead" as if it was a Justin Bieber ditty, the experience was pretty much ruined.

I was apprehensive when I heard they were playing their new album in its entirety, thinking that was all I was going to hear/see. But they ended up playing two sets, the second consisting entirely of songs that were voted on their website. There was a great mix of old and new songs and the new album definitely will be one of the best released this year.

The show was ruined before it started. Doors opened at 8. The band came on at 10:08! There was no opener, so the crowd stood there listening to recorded music over the speakers for 2 hours. There didn't seem to be any technical difficulties, so the whole build up was completely inconsiderate and frustrating. I've never felt like leaving a show before it started. Driving in from the states and paying $35 for the ticket was the only reason I stayed. Granted, the band sounded great.....when they finally started playing.

I listened to "Stars" new album and I was instantly hooked! Their music is incredible but sadly, I felt like the show was extremely inconsistent. One song was energetic and then the other was super slow. It was extremely awkward. I go to a show almost every week and this show was by far the most disappointing. The opening bands were no where near similar to "Stars" which means the crowd was inconsistent. I just couldn't connect at all. I was waiting for their song "progress" and it never happened. I wished I could have drank more.

I'll admit I didn't see the first opener, but the diamond rings were god awful. I really wanted to walk out on it. It was like vanilla ice, ken block, ron jeremy and some other dude formed a band, and did n*sync and depeche mode covers (which is an insult to both bands I'm sure) Last time I saw stars at Bimbos 365 and Feist opened for them. That was a show worth seeing.

An incredible show! Favorite moments include when the giant disco ball descended during "Hold On When You Get Love," the intimate encore of "The 400," and when the entire audience sang "Your Ex-Lover Is Dead" together. I hope Torquil was telling the truth when he said they would be back to LA soon. :)

STARS were great live! I highly recommend the Mayan Theater as well (although, side note- security staff pretty rude). They played a lot of their older songs too which was nice! A good mix!

Amazing energy, superb drummer, Amy is mesmerizing, excellent variety in pace. The perfect show.

Stars played for over 90 minutes with a combination of every one of their older hits along with all of the songs off of their new album The North. Every member of the band exhibited enthusiasm and appreciation for their fans. I love supporting bands who have a passion for music and their fans instead of simply touring for money. Stars put small twists on each of their live songs so that they were familiar enough for casual fans, but they felt new for all of us in the crowd who has listened to them hundreds of times before.

Loved it! Great energy and sound. Cross-section of songs from all albums.

amazing show. great set list - good mix of old and new. awesome crowd. great venue. overall positive vibe and one of my fav shows this year.

Stars put on a great show, once again. A good mix of Torq, Amy, and Torq and Amy songs, with high energy beats and quiet serenading.

Absolutely amazing show! So glad we were able to see them.

This was my second time seeing Stars in the last 4 years. They are just as amazing live as I remembered. Their new album is unforgettable and their show priceless.

The setlist was fantastic, crowd was fantastic... Diamond Rings and California Wives were pretty great too. Venue was great, I was afraid I wouldn't be able to use my DSLR but there were no problems

Overall, the sound was horrible, muffled bass with barely audible vocals

Show was good. Diamond Rings was really fun although a bit better recorded. Stars was strong as always even if they seem to be on the decline in terms of energy. Last time I saw them was 4 years ago. The venue is nice but $5 for a bottle of water (and the refusal) to hand you a cup of water and very limited bathrooms facilities added up to a bad experience with the place.

This was my first time seeing Stars, and I loved the show....right up until they told the crowd the band had another show that night, then cut the evening short after playing only 90 minutes. Maybe I shouldn't expect more than that, but to me a concert should be at MINIMUM 2 hours. Just felt like the paying crowd of their first show got shorted so they could go play their free show later that night.

Stars and Diamond Rings were amazing. I didn't realize it at the time but Stars went on to play another show later that night. If anything it makes their set at Webster Hall even more impressive. They have such energy and tons and tons of talent.

I've been to about six or seven Stars shows in my life and they are amazing every single time. They really put their hearts into every show and it's lovely to watch them. All the feelings you hear in Torq and Amy's duets are made even more exciting when you see them sing to each other live. Amazing!

The show was on a Friday night and it took us 1/2 hour to find a parking spot and 1/2 hour to walk from there back to the Paradise. We were willing to pay for parking but the parking lots that we found close to the venue would allow us to stay only for 2 hours maximum. That is not enough time for a concert. Bottom line: very difficult parking should be factored in your decision to attend a show at the Paradise (if, as me, you have to drive to it, of course). The first opening act was good and in line with the Stars' style. The second opening act (the one right before Stars) had a music style completely unrelated to the Stars' one. If I go to see a band, I expect opening acts that are at least somewhat similar. I did not like at all the music of the second act (though some may like it) and I would have rather had no music at all than that.

The show started later than I'm used to, but the opening acts were really good - I definitely am now a fan of 2 new bands! Once Stars got on, though, the place EXPLODED - everyone got really into the songs and the atmosphere was very lively and upbeat. I loved how they played a variety of songs - not just ones from their latest album (which is amazing, by the way). The two lead singers are so endearing - you can't help but love them! After the show ended, all I could think of was how I want to see them live again! Amazing, amazing concert!

This band never disappoints! The new album is so great. They also sing all the old favorites and the energy is up even through the slower songs.

The only thing that would have made this better is if they played for 5 days straight. Amazing.

The venue was a beautiful space to showcase such an amazing act. All aspects of the night were incredible! I definitely plan to return to Culture Room in the future (and very much hope that they book Stars again sometime soon!)

Stars played the perfect mix of new songs, recent songs, and old favorites. Great energy, great performance, great show!

They had so much energy! Cracking jokes in between songs and throwing roses EVERYWHERE! They sound amazing live and they played for 2 hours. All of the songs came From "Set Yourself on Fire", "In Our Bedroom After the War", and "The Five Ghosts". I will have to see them again!

An unbelievable show I would recommend to anyone. We stood right in front of the stage and it was awesome :) Also the opening band was very good.

Stars was incredible, as usual. Never a let down and always better than the last. Love them.

Anytime you see Stars in concert, it's a great time. They are just having a blast on stage. They are very very entertaining and keep it interesting. The dynamic between each of the artists is fun to watch. And Amy Millan looks fabulous for just having a baby. The actual sound at Music Hall of Williamsburg was a little off and there was a bit of feedback which sucked... but it didn't take away from the great show.

Unreal. Stars never fails to amaze. This was my first time at Music Hall of Williamsburg and it's didn't disappoint either.

Absolutely amazing!!! Incredible band... unforgettable night

They rocked the Wiltern Theater. Their set wasn't their best songs in my opinion, I wish they would've played "The Night Starts Here" or "14 Forever" but the songs they did play were amazing especially "Ageless Beauty". When it ended we waited outside to get our merch signed and they couldn't have been nicer. Absolutely amazing night.

Such an awesome show. Love the El Rey, and Stars was great, as always. Venue was clean, bartenders were friendly -- no complaints. Great show.

An incredible night was had! Milo Greene was an amazing opening act and STARS performed every song from their long discography that I could have hoped for! Both acts exceeded my expectations!

Not a great venue for a Stars show as it's all seating. The show itself was fantastic.

What can I say? If you haven't seen Stars, you're missing out. Simple as that. They get the crown into the music like few bands can. A majority of Stars fans are loyal followers and most know the lyrics and sing/dance along with Torq, Amy & Evan (No offense to Chris and Patty). It's an event not to be missed in LA or any other city/town!!

A-MAZ-ING!!! The show started late and I honestly didn't dig the opening band too much but STARS were truly stars that night. LOVED the show!!!

Stars put on the most incredible show -- beyond what I would ever expect. True rock stars, their quality of music and performance was like a dream coming true right before my eyes and hearing and seeing Amy sing was pure, euphoric bliss. Torquil...oh my goodness. Seeing Torquil perform is a memory I will never forget. That carefree, dreamlike smile he had on his face, all of the emotions of the song flickering across his face and the pure joy he reflected from the crowd. He was truly the music personified. The stage was amazing. The rain of rose petals. Amy's voice...her voice! Any opportunity to experience this again is one that I'd gladly surrender any cost to the gods, Stars. And I'll be standing there, close to the stage, cheering them on in awe, immense gratitude, and euphoria. Pure divinity. I love Stars. I am so grateful that they would come all the way to Georgia. Hearts for Stars. Having driven from Orlando, Florida, I would also love it if they had a show here!

The show was fantastic. I will be going to see them when they come back to the area or surrounding area. Definitely a show that is worth a little road trip for.

Stars killed it, as per usual. They are absolutely my favorite live band, and always bring it, whether they're playing to 1000 people or 100.

I've been listening to Stars since August 2006, and finally made it to a show. They put on an amazing live set! Amy's voice is even more beautiful in person. The room was full of great energy, the venue was intimate, and it was honestly the most "at home" I've ever felt at a show. I look forward to seeing Stars again and hope they continue to make music and tour. I'd definitely come back to the underground in the future.

Not a big fan of Stars but I know/knew their hits. They were very appreciative of the fans and this showed in their performance. The crowd was into it and that only spurred the band on!

Amazed how much love they have for their fans. Thanks!

Good band, been a fan for awhile. Seen them twice, but they never play my favorite songs. "Night starts here" & "Wasted Daylight"

I've seen Stars 9 times now and Monday night's show was the most fun I've ever had. I was right in the front and center and I really felt like the band interacted with the audience more than usual. It was awesome!

We went to see Stars. I had heard Hey Rosetta and liked them but would not pay to see them - until I saw them live. Wow. They were tight, fun and made me dance. They should have been the headliner. Stars was weak. The sound was off and the lighting missed the mark. The lead singer was weak and I was disappointed with the band. We left when the stupid wedding stuff started - that was a stupid idea. Apparently we were not alone. I was waiting for my wife to go to the washroom and there was an exodus during the wedding shenanigans.

Torq, Amy, and the whole Stars band were tight and energized. They played a great show as always! Their new release, No One is Lost, is perfect for a live show. These guys never disappoint...

I went to the show for Hey Rosetta! and had heard good things about Stars - but was terribly disappointed. They were too loud and just not my cup of tea. Hey Rosetta's set was great and their new songs were just as good as old favorites! They did not play "Bandages" my all time favorite song, but had a solid & balanced set list. I hope they return to Boston for a solo show soon!

It was just the best night. Stars are awesome - energy, music, just a great show.

This is the third time I've seen Stars in almost fifteen years of loving them and they, of course, did not disappoint. Stars, though you may not think it from listening to their albums is a band that you must see live and while you're seeing them, let them become a part of you. They will do the same.

We specifically went to see Hey Rosetta which put on a great opening act. They crank out some high energy, powerful music that swims around the alt rock genre with added horns and strings. There seemed to be a lot of HR fans around us but we failed to generate enough noise for an encore. Not being familiar with Stars, we planned to hang out\u2026 at least for a few songs. Unfortunately the club (or Stars) played opera between sets. It was so annoying we had to leave. Who's idea was that for an audience that came to hear alt rock?

Stars was incredible and their opener, the High Highs were awesome

It was a wonderful experience, I would do it again anytime soon! I was so close to the stage I could touch them!

This was such a great show featuring a lot of songs from The North and a nice mix of classic hits. My boyfriend and I had a great time and can't wait until Stars return to LA to promote their next album!!

Stars and Yukon Blonde were both amazing! We wish we could have been on the floor!

It got a little crazy in there, what with everyone dancing along, but that's also what made it great.

The venue is terrific as you rarely get this close to a terrific band like Stars for this price range! The acoustics were great and the show is a rush from start to finish! Awesome crowd, very exciting night!

Played tons of new and old favorites! Beautiful harmonies and vocal interplay. Torq and Amy just keep getting better and better!

This was a trans-formative show in the greatest sense. These guys not only know how to put on a show, they are having the time of their lives while doing it and sharing the joy with each and every one of you. Generous of spirit and truly talented. This is what a rock show should be.

The opening act, Milo Greene, was nothing special--to be honest, they bored me, despite the frankly disconcerting volume--but then Stars came on, and wow. Definitely a different sound from the album recordings, but all the more reason to hear them live! Everyone played great, and Torq and Amy were on fire (no pun intended), dancing and jumping around on stage, telling stories and spurring on the crowd, and the energy was infectious. I found myself dancing and jumping and singing along, right there with them every step of the way--my number one favorite memory of the night is of hanging halfway over the balcony railing screaming "Take me, take me to the riot," my words swallowed up by the roar of the crowd, submerged in the vibrating thrum of excitement running through every single one of us and feeling so damn on.

Better than I could have even anticipated! Just amazing.

I have loved Stars since '07 and was psyched to get to see them live, and they surpassed my expectations - they sounded great, loved the audience interaction, they were having fun, played new and old songs and everyone was terrific. Would definitely catch them if you can.