Bonobo

light show...live music and good vibes all around.... comebackkkkkk sooon

i've been a big fan of bonobo for a while and i always get nervous when someone i like so much puts out a new album for fear that they won't do themselves justice. thank god bonobo knows what they are doing. the new album is amazing. for years i've been wishing for a show close to where i live (DC). brooklyn was close enough and i made the well-worth-it drive up on easter to finally see bonobo live. it was better than i expected. only complaint was that it was too short. they should've played for at least 4, maybe 5 hours. haha.

I bought the ticket to see Bonobo, but would gladly have paid to see Big Gigantic! They were both amazing and well worth it! The Ogden was a great venue for the experience!

This was the best show I've ever seen. Bonobo is amazing just as himself, but with the live band....nothing compares. All the musicians switched instruments throughout the set, and the female singer was super sexy and talented. I would follow them on tour in a heartbeat!

Simon was great, don't get me wrong. But The Invisible's "Jacob and the Angel" stole the show for me. I never got a chance to see The Police live in their heyday, but I have a feeling that that was the closest I'll ever get

AWESOME-very talented and eclectic group of musicians, def check em out!

As a first-timer for Bonobo live session (and I did not buy Live at Koko), I had no idea how Simon Green was going to do the whole recreation of his music by not being an ordinal DJ without a full orchestra as you find in his latest album. My worry has completely gone when he started to take his base to play. Other supporting members were also excellent, not only in terms of their techniques but just enjoy playing, being there and sharing the moment. Their abilities to play ad libitum-ish solo was amazingly entertaining. And of course, Andreya Tryana's magnetic performance was simply fantastic! It was a gig I did not want to end. Absolutely an excellent show!

Fantastic concert. Bonobo played with a full band and andreya triana and it was amazing.

great show. Live band was sick. epic drum solo encore. wish it was longer

great show, great music... different than i had expected but was a great show!

The opening band was GREAT! I even bought their cd last night at the show. Bonobo was INCREDIBLE.The sound, the number of people, no lines for the bars.... The place was clean, the bathrooms were kept clean thru out the concert. Great job!

I am a fan of Bonobo but usually listened to them while working or chilling with friends. So I was very skeptical when a friend suggested we go to the concert. The show turned out to be great fun and I would definitely watch them live again.

Bonobo put on a great show, only hindered by the quality of the sound system. The complex structures and layers that drive so much of their music were at times lost, this was especially true for the vocalist and the flute. This was my first time at this venue, so I am not sure whether this was (is) a limitation of the place. But overall a very, very solid performance.

The music was absolutely fantastic! People also felt safe and there weren't any fights or pushing's. The youngsters did not try to get alcohol and everyone acted very mature. The crowding was perfect and it was not too hot. Andrey was marvelous ! the sounds and the lightning were great!

Probably the best concert I've ever been to. Incredible.

Bonobo Live Band is a talented bunch of musicians with a variety of instrumentation and sounds reminiscent of Cinematic Orchestra but pale by comparison and just lacked a certain inspiration. Andreya Triana as guest vocalist did raise their depth but I was just a little disappointed overall. Openers The Invisible are a force to be reckoned with. Worth the price of admission alone! They were far superior live and musically. Bowery Ballroom is a good space for a gig.

A must see when he comes into town. The whole thing was amazing!!! The Band was tight and played a great set of music.

Performing with a live band made this show far more interesting. The intimate setting and small size of the Bowery Ballroom made this venue perfect for Bonobo. Simon Green Played Bass along with a full band including Bajka laying down some smooth vocals.

incredible show!!! i hae never seen anything like ti. thanks bonobo

I am a huge Bonobo fan, and have loved him live before, but this concert blew by mind. It took all his best music, and took it to a whole new dimension.

Great show! First time seeing Bonobo live. I find Bonobos sound very soothing, smooth and sensual. Would recommend.

I'm not a big fan of live music, but that's been changing with shows like this. Bonobo's performance was everything I expected and more. A classy, jazzy, and beautiful atmosphere set by a group of very talented musicians; easily one of the best shows I've ever attended.

Simon Green and his crew were incredible. The new album is great.

Both Bonobo and their opening act the Invisibles were incredible. Great venue, great audience, all around a fantastic experience. It was nice to have well balanced audio as well, I could actually hear details in the music!

I saw bonobo last night first time , they where awsome , I wanna go again

I thought this man/ band put on an amazing show. I could've grooved and rocked my socks for many hours after the band was over, but for while they were on stage, I was enthralled! The staff of the Tralf were anything except for nice, but the bartenders weren't half bad and drinks weren't overly expensive. Bonobo will be very, very famous in the near future, and everyone in Buffalo will be upset they missed this show!

It's always a treat for me to know that a band that i love is as good live as they are in my headphones.... even better! Bonobo killed The music Hall, what a perfect Sunday evening.

To be fair, I arrived late and so don't know if a disclaimer was offered at the start of the show. But the one man danceable DJ that regularly rotates through my exercise mix was notably absent. Instead a six-piece band reminiscent of sound tribe sector 9 jammed out, while a female vocalist added lauryn-hill-esque lyrics. After a few moments of confusion, I sought confirmation from the CD vendors: was this actually Bonobo? Amazingly, I got conflicting answers! From his own sales crew!! And then a distraught fan appeared to my left, lamenting the loss of his beloved Bonobo, replaced by a downer jam band. A few more queries confirmed that it was in fact the band we'd come to see, but wearing a totally different hat - and certainly not one i would have dragged four friends out to see. The bottom line: happy for Bonobo to take a turn and start a band, but you must give your audience some warning! And in the very least - make sure the venue is well informed.

The show at Tralf Music Hall in Buffalo NY was ridiculous. The setting was cool, and the people were into the mood of the music. Even the two openers were really good and helped set the mood for when Bonobo played.

Really impressive, the 8 piece band was one of the best shows I've ever seen.

Due to worker incompetence, the Ogden staff provided the worst concert experience of my life, and Bonobo is better when he doesn't act like a jam band!

Thank you all for making the voyage across the pond. I enjoyed your show and would be excited to see you play again. I would really like to see a hybrid show with more electronic beats. Next time, drop the bomb, Simon. Anyhow, please come back, love your music.

I wasn't sure what to expect since this is my first time seeing Bonobo live but I was greatly surprised. The live band was stellar as was the accompanying vocalist. I truly hope Bonobo saw the love that the crowd had (I certainly could feel it from the intense energy and rumbling of the upper level) and returns to the Mile High City. I thought his music is genius on CD but it's even better live! How is that possible???? If they came back next month and every month after, I would be quite the regular at the Ogden!

I'd been wanting to see Bonobo for years and was so excited. Unfortunately because of the sound quality I had difficulty enjoying the music. The vocals and all the instruments and layered nuances were totally drowned out by overwhelming base and primary electronic sound. I moved around the venue to see if the sound improved depending on location but it did not make a difference. It was rather frustrating. I would rather have been at home listening to one of the albums on headphones.

Strings, brass, beats, lights, so much fun!!! Iconic venue and artist

Tourist was a surprise highlight of the night Bonobo always pleases. Adding such a great opener plus such a cool venue just really seals the deal.

Acoustics were amazing, Bonobo combined the orchestral performance from a few years ago with the brass band from his most recent Fox Theater (Oakland, CA) performance earlier this year, for an amazing experience at Bill Graham Center (SF, CA). Wish I could see it all over again!

Bonobo provided a wonder full performance from the sounds to lighting. The band was amazing

I've seen Bonobo multiple times now, though this was the biggest venue yet. Still, if you have the chance to go to one of his actual shows (not just a DJ set), don't pass it up. I think at one point there were 13 different people on stage contributing to the songs with Mr. Green leading them all like a conductor of sorts. Hands down my favorite artist to see live.

Perfect combination of musicians, their instruments, the vocalist with lights and crisp sounds

Live band was great ! Exceeded my expectations! Go see it for yourself!

First time at the Electric Factory seeing Bonobo. The only real complaint about the venue was the bar set up. We were packed like sardines and there's only one way out/in. Wish they had a better design to exit near the front by the stage so the flow of traffic was better. We started out dancing up front by the stage to the left but the reverb coming off the speakers was too much for us. It really drowned out the voices of the singers and the bass sounded bad. Maybe in the middle of the room or up above sounded better. Either way it was an awesome show and as always Bonobo made amazing music to dance to.

The energy was so high and intense!! I couldn't stop dancing ;)

This show sucked, the "live band" (a glorified karaoke act) played for and hour and 45 minutes and ended the show at 1120pm... on a Saturday night. What a waste of money. No one was dancing, everyone's looked sad, there was never a peak during the show ... lame as fuck. Wish I could get my money back. Bonobo was a major MAJOR letdown.

Literally the most amazing performance I have ever seen. Truly beautiful and earth shaking experience. Thank you, Bonobo, Szjerdene and fellow musicians. Thank you Electric Factory for a well controlled and positive experience in a dope atmosphere.

very polished performance - lighting video - sound

AMAZING SHOW!!! Bonobo was great!! Good vibration and excellent game of lights and rhythm!!

Fantastic show! Must see for chillout electronica lovers.

This group just has a je ne sais quoi air about them. One minute they are techno the next lounge and the next jazz all in the same show. Really nice stage presence and excellent variety made for a very entertaining set, so glad I went!

BEST SHOW EVER! Everything about the show was amazing and I hope they come back to Minnesota again.

Show was amazing, bonobo got in and out one shot, short and sweet. There was no real seat, had to stand, didn't see very well.

Great concert, even better after party. One of the best DJ sets in last couple of years

Thanks to Bonobo, all musicians present, the awesome graphics on the screen behind stage, i had the time of my life dancing my butt off with my friend and two people (new friends!) we met at the show. It was one of their 30th birthdays and they travelled from Canada just to see Bonobo. I had an awesome time, no complaints and no problems. I've seen a few shows at this venue and had similar experiences, never any issues.

Bonobo is simply amazing live. The energy of every performer, especially Simon, was captivating. Definitely worth it.

simply AMAZING best tour of this year. GREAT BONOBO!

Bonobo just steps up his game every time i see him. terminal 5 was great! Band was amazing! 5 Star Experience!

They were lively, on point, and just plain amazing. Each song had a slight spin on it to make them all new again, and they held the audience from start to finish. With a variety of performers, great light show, and a good volume, this was more than I could have hoped for!

I was looking forward to seeing Bonobo all week. I bought two extra tickets for friends visiting from out of town. It was a Saturday night in NYC and the show was over by 11:00pm!! On the way to the show I texted friends who were already there asking if Bonobo had gone on yet. They said don't bother coming, it's already his encore and everyone is about to leave. Apparently he had another set somewhere else in the city that night. If a show starts around 8pm on a Saturday night, I believe we should be told if it is going to wind down at 11pm when there are only two acts! Very disappointing Bonobo and Terminal 5...

Great atmosphere, great musicians, great set, great sound.

Checked off the bucket list. Big time fan of Bonobo and this being my first non-metal/rock show it will be one to remember. The performance by the band was flawless. Extremely talented musicians all around as well as a great opening act by Paul Basic. Absolutely incredible.

Quite a bit better than we expected. A real artist and showman. Rips on bass as well. Overall: intelligent, sophisticated, sexy, alluring, surprisingly all ages. Treat yourself by seeing Bonobo live.

I walked in thinking it was gonna be a letdown after watching a couple of his live performances online, it was anything but. Incredible show, saw the live band and the musicians were all so talented. I thought it was going to be kind of a slow show, I was wonderfully mistaken.

Bonobo is a true musician and artist. his show was incredible. the band was amazing. go see it for a real music experience.

This show just had so many talented musicians. The way the music is made is incredible. I recommend this show to absolutely everyone. One of the best.

I gotta say outstanding show!!! I don't like the idea of seeing a DJ-esk live show, it's kind of like: what's the point, people playing things is impressive to watch and hear. Bonobo brings live music with his production mastery and I have to say I was most entrapped when it was just him mixing/spinning solo. He's got an incredible musical imagination that weave layers viscerally vs. what you expect from a DJ which is loops that change but are very predicable. Bonobos music for the sake of music- mean the stuff that's going in your ears without analyzing its style/origin is simply phenomenal and so easy to love. Live he was even better I would definitely see him many more times. I truly think he's one of the best contributors to music today

We loved the horns, the violins, live vocals and drums. Bonobo knows how to put a live show together.. this could have been just one guy with some recorded tracks that he mixes... but instead we got a totally live music experience! Thanks for takin the high road!

This was one of the best shows I have ever been to in Los Angeles. El Ten Eleven's show before Bonobo's was incredible. The two groups are so different, yet compliment each other very well. The crowd was clearly ecstatic throughout the entire performance. 5 Stars, Bonobo, and until next time!

I am a longtime fan of bonobo, but I was genuinely surprised by the strength of his live performance, and his guests performing live instrumentation put it over the top. Those guests really stood out and made the live performance perfect, ESPECIALLY the vocalist (who was wonderful and tied it all together) and, saxophone player (who was the best I have yet seen live). Not to disparage the other great musicians he had with him. Highly recommended and the venue was great, as others have said, possibly the only thing I really could've asked for was a longer set.

I went for Bonobo, one of my favorite acts and LOVED the opening act El Ten Eleven. They KILLED it. That drummer has so much tenacity and the whole orchestration of their songs was enthralling!! I will be buying their work and coming back in Dec when they headline at the same venue, the El Rey. Bonobo was great but I found some of the newer picks to be some of the slower choices, or downtempo. I was hoping to get my groove on a little more but they rocked regardless.

Amazing concert, both the opening bad and Bonobo were SO awesome live. The venue The El Rey is great, very hollywood with a fun vibe, cool interior and great acoustics, but it's all standing, no seating (I don't recommend heels or uncomfortable shoes for the ladies, you'll be on your feed all night!) They started the show a lot later than expected - I wish Ticketmaster would put the time the show starts on the tickets, as well as when the doors open. For a Sunday night (work night) it would have been nice to know the show would go till after midnight.

Bonobo and his musicians and singer absolutely delivered an unbelievably memorable show. Top performance!!. I've been waiting for him to come back to LA for a while and I was not disappointed, well worth the wait and can't wait to see him when he comes back. I'M A HUGE FAN OF Bonobo, hooked on his music from the first time I heard him.

An amazing aural experience. So worth seeing them live. The production value was great and the on stage talent was beyond impressive. Such an enjoyable experience... I definitely recommend seeing Bonobo live if you get the chance.

Bonobo at the Fonda Theatre was one of the best shows that I have seen in a long time. Simon Green is at the peak of his talent and his crew weaves his electronic groove with classical instruments effortlessly. Hope that they will play LA again soon.

I am so happy! I went alone because I bought my ticket as soon as ticketmaster let me know they were gonna be in LA, then it sold out and I went alone. However, I did not care I was not going to miss him and damn I am so blessed to have witness you. thanks

A wonderfully orchestrated production complete with beautfully crafted visuals and strings/horns accompaniment. A talent that should not be missed.

They were phenomenal. The setup, the live strings, horns, vocals. Absolutely unforgettable. The sound was impeccable. Loved it!

This was an absolutely amazing show. The musicians were all spot on. At any given time there were 9+ people on stage playing violins, trumpet, drums, trombone, saxophone, flute, obo, and always a DJ... El Ten Eleven was the greatest opening band I can imagine - bar none. Just. Wow.

If you know Bonobo you already know. Don't miss. Legend

For me, 'Shigeto' stole the show. He was AMAZING!!! Don't get me wrong, 'Bonobo' were great, very entertaining, but 'Shitegos' sound, execution & sheer passion for what he does was infectious & electrified the venue. The sound system reverberated in my body for days. Occasionally the treble distorted alittle & the bass almost strangled my throat & compressed my stomach but that might be because I was so close to the stage, I don't know. All in all, it was a great night out. Very very friendly people & not too crowded, I'd definitely recommend this to friends, in fact, I already have.

So I had REALLY high expectations of this gig as a pretty big fan, but all of them were blown out of the water tbh. It was simply put a great, tightly performed, intimate awesome gig and I can't wait to see it again in NYC later in the year. If you get a chance, just go, revel and enjoy!!!!

The HoB is a great venue, and Bonobo (with the band in tow) was amazing as usual. The opening act was a great surprise and new find for me. I hadn't been to the HoB for a show before, and was worried the space would be a bit cramped, but there was enough room, plenty of drinks, and an orderly crowd. The best part is when the lights on stage synced to t he music. Pure magic.

Paradise is a great venue with nice, helpful employees and security. It also draws a good crowd with a nice vibe most of the time and bonobo was no exception. The sound was incredible I just wish the set had been longer.

Remarkable Show! Bonobo and the band far exceeded expectations. Szjerdene was a huge surprise!

Reality changed for a while, and I was completely sober. Bonobo has the ability to put sounds together that transcend anything anyone hears in our day to day experiences, and it's wonderful to be able to hear that live. That is all.

Bonobo: I flew from NC to Boston for the opportunity to see Bonobo with a full live band. DJ Sets are just not my thing...but seeing Bonobo live with a band has been on the "to do" list for years and I have some friends that live in Boston...perfect. Needless to say, I'm extremely glad I made the trip. The musicians on stage were a force and the light show was fantastic. The experience was more amped up than the"Live @ Koko" DVD but it still had a lot of the jazziness and improvisation. Well done!!! About the only negative was not having a string section, but I was still very impressed at the great musicians and production on stage for such a modest ticket price. Opening Act - Nickodemus: A DJ set...Just not my thing. I don't get why I'm going to look at some guy on a stage bobbing his head while staring at a computer screen and tweaking a few knobs every now and then. Some people were into it though...to each their own. Venue - Paradise Rock Club: I was very impressed by the venue. It's very wide, but not very deep (maybe 20 rows). As such, there's virtually no bad view in the place. The sound at the center of the venue was fantastic. The sound on the sides was also good. Even though the vocals and sax were a little low when on the sides, I was impressed that it was not too boomy/muddy. Beers and mixed drinks were very reasonable for a music venue in Boston...and mixed drinks weren't watered down.

Bonobo was amazing. As a live band, they wayyyy exceeded my expectations and with Paradise as a venue, they were intimate as well. Great time!

I was shocked to see instruments but as soon as bonobo went on it was awesome!!! The full band blended in so well

Great performance. Nice staff. Open club afterwards was nice, and the DJ played appropriate music.

This was a fantastic show. He played an hour and a half long set that was filled with songs from The North Borders but also included hits from previous albums. I think he achieved an excellent balance of new and old, and the musicians were all phenomenal.

Fantastic band, great sound, polite crowd! What a good time we had! One of a kind you remember.

Gorgeous and super engaging new singer. Live band was fantastic. Simon & the singer hung out for a bit while they broke down the show and what a super nice guy!

With their ambient sound and soulful style, Bonobo was utterly amazing! Straight to the point of creating live good music for the audience. Looking fwd to their return to the HOBlues at the end of 2013 summer.

Such a great show,unforgettable night. Lovely vibes

Man what an incredible show this was. Inspired Flight was pretty cool and Tokimonsta played a dope jazzy/electro/dub style set -- reminiscent of Flying Lotus, whose label she's signed to. Then Bonobo came and killed it! He had a full live band and they absolutely nailed their songs, delivering them in interesting and dynamic ways. They incorporated almost every style I love into the set, with some funk, jazz, hip hop, eastern, electro, and even venturing into the territory of dubstep. The singer, Andreya Triana I believe, was excellent, as were all the musicians. The horns section was great and the drummer phenomenal! And the sound was mixed perfectly. Each instrument came through great in the mix, with no one drowning out the others, despite the large medely of sounds. The crowd had a great vibe, too. Not as energetic as some shows, but everyone was still gettin down. After the show was done we wanted more!! so they came out and did like a 3 or 4 song encore which included one of my favorites. Really liked the venue too, the Music Box (except for the 5$ waters). All in all it was an incredible night. GoldenVoice knows how to throw em. Everyone go see Bonobo!

Last April when Simon and the band along with Andryea Triana came thru, the set list was mostly from Black Sands and while I was one happy camper, I walked away feeling like I had missed out on all the oldie but goodies. Well. In November, Bonobo delivered just that along with much of the new stuff. The soulful music spilled out into the crowd, causing the room to simply buzz with a magical ambience that carried me all the way home. My only complaint is that like the last show, this show was too too short. But what they packed into 1 hour 15 min, was well worth seeing and hearing. Dang I love this band and will always buy a ticket to see them.

I would say bonobo that was one of the best shows i've seen; really chill, really fun, creative, different, best trance ive ever heard. They are really great live, I had a great time; also great ambiance, everyone was dancing smiling having fun, i would say Bonobo is a must for those trance people out there

to be perfectly honest i was a little disappointed with the show. i am in no way saying that it wasn't good, it was a pretty solid show. i have just been a bonobo fan for a while now and absolutely love his music. i was really expecting to be blown out of the water, but was left wanting something more from the experience. the musicianship was stellar- as to be expected- however I wish there would have been more solos and experimentation/improvisation mixed in. the sound balance also seemed a bit off, the bass sort of overwhelmed everything. would recommend to check out though, perhaps i just caught the band on an off night. tokimonsta was pretty meh :/ ...

Saw them at Glastonbury last summer and decided to check them out here on tour. Glad that I did. Very tight and talented group. I'd go back and see them anytime.

tokimonsta not the best live bonobo fantastic! very amazing musicians that are able to play that kind of music live is very difficult to find. Perfect. Great vibes, great live, better than listening to a cd

I thought the venue was great, parking was easy and Bonobo and Tokimonsta were off the chain. I love them though and am a major fan...will see them again in a heartbeat.