Toro y Moi

I had a great trip with my fiance and three friends to Detroit. Before the concert we walked through the Heidelberg Project and admired the public outdoor art that lives among the rooted neighborhood. We made it to the Magic Stick in time to wait in line at the door for a half hour. It didn't help that the street the venue is on was completely tore up and inaccessible, but nonetheless. It was a vintagesque bowling alley/diner that looked like major Detroit hipster hangout. We bolted to the merch table to explore our options. They had some good stuuf, I got two cds, S got a vinyl and Z and J got shirts. His opener Vinyl Williams was acceptable, but everyone seemed impatient to see Toro Y Moi. Near the end of the intermission S and I saw Mr. Chaz walk up to the merch table and chat for a brief moment. His smile is like butterfly kisses from a kitten. We were basically breathless and then Z and J came back and said they saw him too! It was great that we were split up and all still managed to snap a glimpse of him. But yes, the performance was amazing and uplifting. The crowd wasn't most favorable as some people couldn't control their broseph frat/clubrat drinking habits, but we didn't let any of that ruin the wonderful time Toro Y Moi presented for us. Will definitely be seeing them again.

Toro y Moi killed it! The show was simply amazing. So glad I went. I'll be sure to go again next time Chaz is in Atlanta. I had the time of my life!

Amazing show! And they encored with two of my favorite songs from them!

Toro kills it live, saw him at the El Rey and at the Us Open of Surfing and he was just great. Cant wait for this show!!!

We missed the first opening band but caught all of Unknown Mortal Orchastra. Thought they were an excellent opener and warmed up the crowd nicely. Toro Y Moi came out and absolutely killed it. Their sound held up very well live!

Who cares about Toro Y Moi, UMO was phenomenal end of story.

Toro y Moi live= You had to be there!!! After seeing Unknown Mortal Orchestra they became one of my new favorites.

The show was (for lack of a better reference) music to my ears!

GREAT SHOW! ...but a bit short. Wished it was longer.

Toro y Moi is the greatest band out in my eyes. It's like their music speaks to me and understand me. What I would want in a friend, in a mate, and with my family. The band was so into the music I really felt alive. When they first came out, they played You Hid which was my all time favorite. Word can't explain that night. It was simply put AMAZING.

I should have read more about his live shows online in advance of the show, and my expectations would have been different. Anytime the keyboardist picked up the guitar......ugh. I was hoping for a more mellow show. Chaz' voice was drowned out by the band. His upbeat songs with the disco flavor were good. I recommend checking out some uploaded videos from live shows before buying tickets.

Toro Y Moi never ceases to amaze me...they are always great live and professional. I noticed they do little twists and turns to spice up every live show they have! (Esp. Chaz Bundick ;) I was pretty bummed that they didn't play for very long. I wasn't sure if that was on purpose or if they had a specific time limit to close the show.

The event was great and I had a wonderful time. I would definitely recommend for people to see this show. I went with my son and ended up liking the music.

Toro Y Moi<3 Speaks to the soul. Opening acts were good too.

I honestly thought the two opening acts were terrible but Toro y moi was amazing and I hope he comes back to play a lot more.

This show was awesome and the opening bands, Ava Luna and Unknown Mortal Orchestra rocked. I wasnt really into either of them at first but hearing them live made me love em. They accompanied Toro y Moi really nicely. Toro did a spectacular job though and played a nice mix of old and new. Make sure to check out the new EP! P.s Tall guys that stand in front, when i ask if i can go in front of you, just let it happen.

Had a great time, disappointed that I didn't see them perform one of if not their most popular song "you hid", but its enough of an incentive to see them again

bad venue, acoustics sucked. two opening bands were bad. toro y moi only played 20 min of their good stuff

Toro y Moi played a flawless, danceable set that had the whole crowd excited. They seemed friendly and dod not alienate fans as some bands are prone to do. Overall an excellent show!

Well I guess I was a little pissed because it started an hour late, due to the first opener being super late. But they ended up being pretty good, so it wasn't too bad. Anyway, Toro y Moi were really good. But I feel like the live music doesn't really catch the ambiance of his recorded stuff. They sounded a funk jam-band, albeit a great one. I was slightly disappointed about that. Also, they played a lot of new music. The only song I recognized was Talamak. But people were definitely grooving and dancing hard. Good show, but different than how I pictured it.

Toro y moi at webster hall was one of the most amazing concert I ever seen ! I love it !

Solid show, opened with new beat, played songs off of freaking out, big crowd.

Fun show. Toro y Moi was even better live than on his albums. I wish he'd play longer shows!

The opening acts were a tad scary. Adventure was a strange male duo, the back-up singer sang better than the lead, and the rhythms and lyrics were repetitive. Oh yeh, there was a third techie k-b guy.. forgot him. Then, Braids got on and the lead singer was sick. She needed special vocal enhancers to help her out. boohoo. So, we waited...and waited. And when they finally were ready, I was happy that they were OK but nothing too pay for. I'd listen to them on last.fm while lollygagging on tumblr. Finally, Toro y Moi gets on and the mood changes. Everyone is dancing. However, he didn't play certain tunes like "Blessa" or "My Touch", strange eh? And NO encore. Weirder.. And the concert was on a Sunday. Eh. And the guitar and keyboard quirks seemed programmed for the "Underneath The Pine" album, so when they played the old tunes, it sounded...different. I enjoyed it but I had more fun dancing in my room to them. They seemed a bit too distant from the audience. I was hoping to FEEL their presence, I was at the very front. I wanted to see smiles and tears and wiggles...but nothing. Just cutesy awkwardness.

I really wanted to like this show a lot more, and while I found it entertaining, something was different. The mezmiring feel of the hazy "bedroom" recorded versions of his songs are somewhat lost, as the music is produced by a jam/funk ensemble. This is neither a good or a bad thing, just different. Granted many of Toro's beats are "funky," it is just much more evident when the sounds are heavilly generated from live drums, guitar, and bass. Overall, the visuals were fun, as they provided a psychadelic lava lamp-esque background matched to the equally funky beats, but again it is the funk aspect of the live show noy present on studio recorded versions of the songs, that makes the sound differ. I did find myself moving to every track off "Causers of This" and definitely enjoyed the set for what it was. He will be playing two FREE shows at Brooklyn's Commodore Barry Park on August 27th & 28th. Highlights: "New Beat," "Still Sound," "Low Shoulder," "Talamak"

These negative comments are crazy! I never stopped dancing the whole time they were on.

Sooooo good. Saw at Brighton in Boston... Dance dance dance dance dance.

ignore the negative comments. TyM is amazing live!

The supporting bands were much better than I anticipated, thank god, because I was very disappointed with Toro Y moi. The back up band was way too loud, drowning out his voice and the ambiant/hazy back ground sound so unique to his music. I felt like I was listening to a bad funk/jam band, not at all like his recordings. I could barely even decipher the songs I've grown to love from rocking out on my IPOD!

Toro y Moi started way too late for a Sunday Night show with doors opening at 8pm (went on at 11:20). They didn't sound together at all and were a real disappointment. Love the venue but would not go back for Toro y Moi any time soon.

He's a must see! *********************************

Toro Y Moi did a great job, unfortuneately, we were only able to catch the first few songs. Overall, this was one of the worst concerts I've been to. The sound was horrible & way too loud. The second band (Braids) took forever getting ready; their performance was definately not worth the wait.

The show was amazing!! I hate terminal 5, but for this show it was so chill, no pushing (well I didn't get pushed the whole night).

Seeing Toro y Moi at Terminal 5 again was incredible. Chaz really knows how to put on a good show. Aside from the new album being amazing, he's able to really recreate the sound in live performances while also adding his own treat to each crowd. I couldn't help but over cheer and clap while requesting certain tracks, but after hearing the best of and being blown away by their sound I was more than satisfied. I really cannot wait to see them again

This is my third concert at The House of Blues. I thoroughly enjoy seeing shows here and this one did not disappoint. Although the crowd was sparse The sea and Cake delivered a solid 45 min opening set. Highlights for me were Weekend, Exact to Me , and Leeora which they tweaked out to end the set. Toro Y Moi announced their presence with authority by delving into Harm in Change and absolutely mesmerized the audience. I had seen him two years prior but this show was much more powerful. Solid 85 min set to boot!

It's not an easy thing to show well at Terminal 5, especially when you've got a specific sound. These guys totally nailed it; great energy, great set list, and the acoustics didn't matter a bit. I would definitely recommend this show to others.

This was a great show. The band was tight yet relaxed and the setlist a good mix of old and new material. The only con would be with the house mix as the vocals were muffled if not buried for most of the performance. Would definitely go again! THANKS!

This was my first show at the Paradise...i had an exceptional time and look forward to many more shows in the future!

All the openers were amazing, venue was beautiful, I appreciate this was 18+ show

Both of the openers killed the crowd. They both tried so hard to shove their music down our throats. Not good. We left before shadows even came out. Very very disappointed

First time reviewing here & first Red bull event! Let me just start with a big WOW & Thank you to Red Bull for putting together such a great event! kuddos to the Red Bull Team that gave us everything from free parking, awesome grub and great free drinks TOTAL VIP ALL THE WAY! The music just made the night even better, TORO Y MOI brought it home my 5th time catching those guys. We danced our butts off and have nothing but great memories!! Thank you!

Loved it!! Great crowd great venue. Talented artist

Great venue, even greater performance. I loved seeing Toro y Moi, not only did I have great seats, but I was lucky enough to run into Chaz who said hello to me *fangirling* I would definitely recommend seeing them live, it was freaking sweet.

What can I say another great show at the national, awesome venue, awesome atmosphere, awesome people, awesome band. Would not expect any less

Toro Y Moi always puts on a killer show from the music to the lights, I always recommend seeing them even if you do not know any songs but "like the sound"

Toro Y Moi put on a fantastic show at The National. They brought a great energy to the stage which translated to the crowd dancing all night. The whole band sounded great, they played almost all their big hits, and there was a good interaction with the crowd. I'll definitely see these guys again. Oh and the merchandise was super affordable which is refreshing.

Out of all of his hits, Toro y Moi decided to play the songs on the albums that you tend to skip over. For a rainy Friday night, he should've stayed with the more upbeat tunes to keep the audience from falling asleep but chose not to play those songs. Most of the audience checked out during the show, resorting to talking amongst themselves, checking their phones, etc... When you have a choice on whether to play the hits or play the more unknown tracks.... choose the hits!!! The quality of music was exceptional, but I think that the concert would've been better if he played more of his danceable tracks to keep the audience's attention. It seemed those tracks were the ones that people reacted better to. As I said to my husband after the concert, "It wasn't a bad concert.... but it wasn't good either".

It was very exciting! I would see both acts in concert again!

This show has to be one of the best I've been to! The crowd was awesome the vibe was amazing and the band OH MY the band was AMAZING! Would totally go see Toro Y Moi again I just simply love them!

So Many Details. The entire set was effortless.Godspeed.

Toro Y Moi is truly amazing and created an overall phenomenal experience reminiscent of being at church.

Great show! He's a young musical genius! Glad I was able to go.

Toro Y Moi was phenomenal! Though a great deal of the songs played were (as expected), from Toro Y Moi's most recent album "What For?", Chaz and Co. interspersed some crowd favorites in there as well (most notably "Still Sound" and "New Beat"). A few of the earlier songs in the set were a bit meandering, and lacking the vitality of his most popular works, but the arrangements translated phenomenally in the live setting. The band was tight and cohesive, and though frontman Chaz Bundick wasn't the most animated of performers - not that he needed to be - the music sounded incredible. Towards the middle of the show, the funk was on full display and the crowd was electric! It was essentially a huge dance party. Toro Y Moi ended the show on a bit of a sour note, with the lethargic "Yeah Right". However, after a call for an encore, the band brought the house down with a rousing finale including "So Many Details" and an extended, extra-funky iteration of "Say That"!

This was my first real concert. I went alone but the crowd was wonderful, friendly and full of energy. I got there early so that I could be closer to the stage. No one could stand still once the music started, everyone was dancing. Once Chaz was done with the last song, some ppl started to leave. The rest of us screamed and chanted until he came back out and performed 2 more songs. I know a few ppl had a chance to meet him and the band. I was super jealous, but I think they waited for like an hour in the back. I had a lot of fun and I will make sure to see him every time he comes to GA.

I had sooooooo much fun ! Great line up and the encore was dope !

Amazing show. Chaz was so nice and music was great. Played all the best songs. Thanks again

Very enjoyable show in a great venue. Rose Quartz and So Many Details are songs that sound much better live.

No other words but a great and groovy dance party! 4 years later I finally see Toro and was not disappointed :)

Unforgettable, Chaz I love you. You're the quintessence of cool

Given the style of music and the venue, had they invested in a lighting package, this place would have been jumping. Normally I wouldn't care less about lights, but Terminal 5 was ready to rock, the music was on beat and we were starring at shadows most the time. Bassist was unreal, but was trying to fill a lead that was not present. The overall sound and groove was great, but lack of a real lead guitarist or keyboardist kept the music a little flat and repeatiive. Overall I thought the show was good and the openers were great.

I went with a group of about eight and we all had an amazing experience I'm definitely in love with this venue as well as the artist.

I've found them pretty mellow in the past but holy cow, they rock live. Loud, tight, very high energy. The visuals were a bit average and the band doesn't seem to relate to the crowd all that well. The music is awesome though.

I almost cried when toro y moi was playing. The lighting staging and e sound was phenomenal. The concert was a bit short though. Wish it lasted a bit longer.

Dope show. Crowd was kind of dead buy Chad was on point and I had a blast.

Chaz was extremely entertaining. with this being my second time seeing him, I noticed a huge improvement from the previous show this past summer. The Newport had beautiful acoustics, and the lights were very impressive. there was positive energy amongst the audience and I danced my ass off all night. not to mention it was 5 minutes from where I live. overall, a wonderful experience :-)

Toro y Moi came through Boston early 2013 and played Paradise, a mid-sized venue, and it was a great show. So good, in fact, that I decided to see them AGAIN when they came to House of Blues in October! Since their show a few months ago, they've added a second synth player (which is sick, cause now Chaz can dance and be more active with the crowd), re-arranged some of the songs (more guitar now and it's FUNKY), and generally gotten even awesomer. It was a FANTASTIC show and was honestly the most danceable (and i mean dancing, not grinding or jumping) show I've been to. A ton of fun, amazing job from Chaz and the band.

They played a gnarly ass set and came back for a two song encore! EVERYONE was dancing and the vibes were so mellow.acoustics were poppin too

Sea and Cake was great! They played new songs. The sound at terminal 5 was good. It was a great performance. Toro Y Moi is not very impressive. It's was funky music that was just not funky. Very bland music. at times Three synths at a time. Pretty lame. The show was worth it to see Sea and Cake.

Toro y Moi gave an outstanding performance live band renditions of their songs that us fans dearly enjoy. Thanks for a memorable night come back to NYC soon.

- sounded amazing - great presence - highly enjoyable

Toro Y Moi did not disappoint for real. I have been listening to him for only like two years, but I was stoked for this show. It was so groovy. I came in excited and left feeling so chill. Chaz did "New Beat" for the encore song which was so perfect. Danced the whole time! After the show, there wasn't a huge crowd around back so my friends and I waited to get autographs and pictures with him. Chaz was so personal which each person. He asked me about school and my major. Just such a really cool guy. Can't wait til he's back in Dallas! :)

Best concert, I left in amazement. I lierally almost cried when he did his encore. His cute smirk and humbleness (is that a word?) anyway melted me.

couldn't of asked for a better show. It was too good.

Show was dope! I wish I had floor tickets. Ppl on the balcony were so boring. But Chad was just fly as ever on stage, doing his thing!

OK - I was probably the oldest person there, for sure, so take my review for what it's worth. My daughter invited me to this show with her. Had balcony seating which was nice - would not have liked to stand in line outside and then stand up for hours below watching the show. She was excited because several celebrities were ushered in right before Toro y Moi came on stage, and sat right in front of us. To me Dog Bite sounded like a bad neighborhood garage band - singer pretty monotone - should not have been on the bill at all or only should have sung maybe 2 songs. Sinkane was pretty awesome - love the kind of tribal beat they had going in several numbers, though ultimately they too could have played fewer songs as the main attraction was Toro y Moi whose arrival on stage seemed to take forever and end quickly. I believe Chaz B. of Toro y Moi has serious star potential - he sounds kind of like a new era electronica Michael Franks. A bit monotone too at times but I think in his case that will improve in time (my daughter tells me that's the style...but hey, I'm into music of all types, especially World music and anything with a great beat. Monotone is monotone, and Chaz B. is way too talented to not improve upon that). Long night (we got there at 7:15 to stand in line outside and the show ended after midnight). Could have started earlier especially on a work/school night. Cool theatre - weird mural on walls, though. All in all great show, we had lots of fun, and it was a flashback to my younger days in Hollywood longer ago than most of the audience has been alive. I got to be a fly on the wall and that was cool. Great crowd. Glad to know the new generation has it going on.

So amazing!! Toro Y Moi is so unique and talented. Mixes up all types of influences in beautiful ways!

We had a blast at the Toro y Moi/Sinkane show. It was a crowded show that was well received by the crowd. I thought it was an eye opening show in a lot of respects as a multiple genre musician and music lover. I think both of these bands are on the cutting edge sound-wise and they played their asses off to boot. One of the members of Sinkane at one point was absolutely riveted to the keyboard while singing and fretting the guitar at an intense pace. I think we were in awe. Meanwhile, the drummer was really grooving on some creatively global beats. The highlight was definitely Toro y Moi and between the meticulous catchiness of the grooves, vast sound, and the corresponding light scheming, it was all really a positive and inspiring occasion that I loved and will definitely hold high on my list of favs.

This was an awesome show! My group only showed up in time for the 2nd opening act, but they were also great. Toro Y Moi kept the party going though, the lighting also vibed with the music. Great show all around.

All three bands that I saw that night were really cool and I had a great time at the concert even though I was alone.

Totally unexpected but well worth it. There is a reason his tour is sold out. Awesome show!

Amazing show! Great openers and Chaz is a very beautiful man <3

Went to see the second opener, Wild Belle. They were absolutely incredible. Toro y Moi was fine, but felt more like a light show.

If you love Toro Y Moi his live shows are great and webster hall is a great venue and atmosphere

Cramped space since it was a sold out show, but it was definitely worth it. Toro y Moi puts on a GREAT show. If they come to your town, go!

I was fairly new to this artist and after being introduced to this artist; watching him perform live was simply amazing. Great performance! Chaz came back to do an encore with 2 more tracks and crowd started bumpin' and break dancing. Unforgettable night!

Missed the opening act. Caught the second band WILD BELLE and having never heard them before, they were terrific. Headliner TORO Y MOI came on and the crowd went nuts. Everyone was dancing, vibing out entirely to his music. The show ended and we wanted more so everyone screamed for "one more song." Chaz came out and played two more for us. During the last of the two, I made a circle and got people to breakdance - it was the funnest thing our whole group has done in a while. The National got this one right, head on.

This show was AMAZING! The openers were really great too. Overall great performance and the best show that I've ever been too. Not a bad crowd either :)

2013 started out with a bang. Toro Y Moi killed it. Smooth Electronics that are good for dance or late night. It was like I was in a trams. Come back to Atlanta, Shaky knees, Music Midtown, Counter Point, or just by your self. I'd pay to see in any fashion

so blazed at this concrt dewd. like the titl says straight schwaaagggin.

Best show I've ever attended, the vibe was amazing. So many people were there. It was nice too see so many different races in one place. The opening bands took forever to finish, but it was still nice. I go to a lot of concerts and this is prolly the best show I've ever been to