Them Crooked Vultures

Well, my favorite song of their's is either Elephants or Warsaw/The First Breath You Take After You Give Up...and they played the hell out of them. During the chorus to Elephants it seemed like the entire crowd was singing it like an anthem that no one really knows the meaning to. Then there was the lack-luster response to Mind Eraser which might have been just the fact that everybody's seen it done on all the shows such as SNL, et al. I still thought it rocked. Reptiles was super awesome and my friend mentioned afterward that Alain Johannis' guitar sounded impossible for that track, and I concur. The new song called something like You Can't Imagine started with John Paul Jones on Violin, then running the gambit of all of his instruments by the end of the song...awesome. The song they closed with was especially...awesome. Warsaw. It started off per usual and then strayed, then seemed to stop as Josh poured what's left of his filthy heart out to Chi-Town, then they finished the song. I love that song, that venue, that band, AND that city...STAY BEAUTIFUL CHICAGO!!!

John Paul Jones at the keyboard. Made the show. Dave Grohl was wilder than a turkey vulture at the drums. Grohl's performance throughout didn't fail to evoke an amateur's guide to soundwaves love. Homme strung the band together with them crooked shreds, leaps of faith, and all with a cool attitude, strumming while smoking and using his water bottle to create some new scratch sounds on his Aussie Maton. No recent performance I've been to compares with the combination of these regenerating vibes. It's vulture. It has nothing to do with their band name. The image and quality they create are strictly because of the music they have unlocked without compromising or forsaking their deep rooted love for the ever-resonating style art of blues.

I must admit, our ulterior motive for going to this concert was solely to see John Paul Jones, Being huge Zeppelin fans we were pumped just for that but WOW!!! after the concert started we were stunned at how good Them Crooked Vultures were!! JPJ was awsome on the keyboards and bass (and someother something or another instrument that I had no idea what it was) and Dave Grohl pounded the drums like a John Bonham baby brother! He hammered away on those drums like no other, we were having flashbacks to the 70s by the time we left! Ha! Ha! The other two members were just as awsome. This was two hours of sheer energy, everyone in the croud was having a great time. A small venue with standing room only just made it all the better..........back to the good ol days!!! As soon as we got home, we went on-line to get tickets to another concert but were disappointed to find that they were in Chicago the next night then off to Europe for what looked like the rest of the year. You can bet that we will be monitoring their web site and will be front row the next time they are in concert near us. This is one of the best concerts we've been to and we got to several a year. Everyone should catch this show!

very good, unexpected sound! Looking forward to more from these guys!

The Fox Theater was a great venue for this act! After some early technical difficulty with Josh's guitar the band hit on all cylinders! Grohl is the best bounding on the drums. John Paul Johns seemed to really enjoy himself! Josh Homme is an excellent front man. Just loved the energy & passion of the band!!

The minute I got wind of this project, I knew I'd have to see them. I patrolled the upcoming events to be in the know of if/when TCV would be playing. I was floored to see them booked at the Fox in Oakland. Wow!! What an intimate venue to see them. The cd was released two days before the show so I had it on constant rotation to be familiar with the songs. They played the entire album, plus one unknown song, I think. I am a HUGE fan of QOTSA and have been slightly smitten with Joshua Homme for a few years now. Also, I think the Foo Fighters are probably the best rock band going right now. I can honestly say that it is a toss up as to who the biggest badass on stage was that night. Dave Grohl was a madman behind the kit, absolutely insane! My favorite band, Rush, has, who I think is the best drummer, so I've seen seriously sick drumming. Grohl quite possibly stole the show. John Paul Jones was huge talent on a variety of instruments; bass, keys, keytar. Joshua was in prime form on guitar and vocals. The songs were tight and I had the space to rock out without bothering anyone behind me(on the 3rd level). I was disappointed with the sound quality at the Fox. The theater itself is beautifully restored with no expense spared, except maybe for the sound system.

The gig was fantastic! The only beef I have is the seating is the Fox is compact. I am 6'-3" and I was cramped. The Vultures were great and they jammed for over 2 hours.

Phantasmacosmicorgasmic.....everything was in the right place tonight. Dave on drums, bursting with energy and joy, John Paul mastered his bass and Josh's unique guitar and voice topped off this great evening. There was some kind of magic between three of them. They were so finely tuned together and did not hide how much they enjoy working together on this project. I am almost worried about the future of Queens of the Stone Age...but do not want that this would be the last from TCV either....

One of the best shows I've seen in a long time. John Paul Jones and Dave Grohl are the tightest rhythm sections going now in rock music. I'm not sure how long this band will be around, due to all their regular "day jobs", but if you get the chance to see them you must. The record is great, but it pales in comparison to seeing them live. By the way Dave Grohl is a monster behind the kit and puts John Bonham to shame. John Paul Jones is one of the most versatile musician on the face of the earth, and the most talented and unsung member of Led Zeppelin.

great show, great venue, JP Jones was fantastic. just a bit too short, and it's too bad that the fox restoration did not include some sound attenuation technologies--because the bass reverberation is major.

Dave Grohl, John Paul Jones, and our host, Josh Homme created a wall of sound that was thick and high and rock solid. The total awesomeness of the musicians completely overcame the poor acoustics at the Fox. The show was epic and historic. I am a BIG FAN of Them Crooked Vultures!

Did not know what to expect given that I had previously heard only one song. Bottom line: You get to experience Dave Grohl, a excellent drummer at very intense moments, and John Paul Jones, a legend, jamming with the youngsters. I would say that you get to experience these musicians having fun jamming to some pretty loud music, but none of the songs are memorable. Worth it: I would say yes. Would you go again to another of their shows: Probably not.

Them Crooked Vultures show 11/19/09 at the Fox in Oakland was one of the best shows I've ever seen. Unforgettable. If you missed it, you really lost out. Catch them if you ever get the chance.

What an amazing show! What an beautiful theater and the Vultures blew the doors off!

Wow...just WOW! This was an event not to be missed. SO glad I made it what a band. Just about as heavy as it gets. Josh Hommes has such a great feel for vocals and leads. Dave Grohl is probably the greatest living rock drummer and of course no one thunders the bass like John paul friggin Jones. Ouch that was sweet. Great venue too! Thank you..just thank you...

Them Crooked Vultures has some pretty meaty members in Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters), Josh Homme (Queens of the Stone Age) and John Paul Jones (Led Zeppelin). Their initial performance in the Bay Area proved to be a rare treat. All were at the top of their game. I am a Dave Grohl fan and watching him play the drums as energetically almost frenetically as he does is hard to not notcie. Drinking bottled water and dumping most on his head between songs to cool off from the last song only demonstrated his usual personality. Josh Homme was amazing leading the group and doing most of the singing. To be honest though...the band (whose album dropped on Tuesday) was fun to watch and listen to but their music (songs) are ho-hum really. A couple were noteworthy and had potential but most aren't going to last in the memory. I doubt that the band will remain together very long but it is fun watching them while they are together. They seemed to be having a good time and we all did too.

What do you get when you cross a living legend bass player, an amazing musican who is godlike when drumming, and a lead gituar. vocalist who makes you melt? That's right...Them Crooked Vultures! An experience I am very happy to have been a part of and will remember forever!

The band sounded great the sounds made you sway and kept the crowd going all night long. Awesome show!

Them Crooked Vultures were absolutely amazing. From start to finish the energy level was high and left you wanting more. The combo of Josh Homme, John Paul Jones and Dave Grohl was great! it seemed like they had been playing together for years. I have seen the Foo Fighters and Queens of the Stone Age and those were great shows, but this one was if not as good, better. If you have opportunity to see them, go, or you would have missed an incredible show!

The show was good. The band was tight. It was great to see a living legend. I am looking forward to the new album. My only disappointment was that they did not do some covers from their previous bands (Led Zeppelin, Nirvana, Foo Fighters, Queens of the Stone Age) That would have been a crowd pleaser. The set could have been longer with some covers. While I enjoy listening to new music from new bands for the first time, most concert goers like to hear new but also some old favorites that they can sing to.

They were SOOO good. The great surprise is that they were best on the tunes that had been the hardest for me to get into i.e. Daffodils. I have seen many, many concerts and these guys are so tight and talented it was so much fun to watch and hear.

To begin with, I went into this show not having heard Them Crooked Vultures yet. I did that on purpose so I could get the full experience of the band live, without creating expectations in my mind based on their album. That said, these guys rocked the roof off of the Fox Theater in Oakland, CA. From the minute they got on stage it was full speed ahead without slowing down once. The band didn't do an encore, which is actually fine with me; sometimes I find encores to be really annoying. Dave Grohl (Nirvana/Foo Fighters) was amazing on drums (as usual), Josh Homme (Queens of the Stone Age) was fantastic on vocals and lead guitar, John Paul Jones (Led Zeppelin) was a total bad ass on bass and keyboards, and Alain Johannes (Eagles of Death Metal/Spinnerette) on rhythm guitar and keyboards was pretty kick ass. The opening band was a group called Mini Mansions, and I have to say they were pretty good. I wouldn't buy their album, but I wouldn't change stations if they came on the radio. Overall the show was amazing and I highly recommend seeing Them Crooked Vultures live. It is an experience not to be missed.

this is what rock and roll is all about. amazing musicians doing what they do best.

It's not every day you get to see a supergroup only 2 days after their debut album is released. And what a super group! I've seen Dave Grohl a few times with Foo Fighters and he's an amazing singer and guitarist, but it was great to see him back behind the drum kit again. The guy is like Animal from The Muppet Show, with his arms and hair flying everywhere! Dave and John Paul Jones were an incredibly tight rhythm section. Jones played bass on about half the songs and was clearly having a blast. He played some amazingly fast parts during the jams. I was least familiar with Josh Homme as I haven't listened to QotSA that much. His singing reminded me of David Bowie and Jack Bruce on certain songs and he cranked out some great RAWK guitar riffs although he didn't solo that much. This band is really more about writing songs with challenging rhythms than flashy guitar solos. Fourth member Alain Johannes played guitar, bass and some keyboards which freed John Paul Jones up to play keyboards, mandolin, and slide guitar on the songs where he wasn't playing bass. The only dull point of the show was a slow song (I think it was "Interlude with Ludes") which was largely driven by a sample. Josh put down his guitar and sang this one like a lounge singer while Jonesy held a keytar but didn't actually seem to be playing it. But the rest of the show rocked!

The show from start to finish was dynamite. Buying a ticket to this show will make you feel like you're paying them to kick your butt. Grohl was amazingly mercilous and made me wonder if John Paul Jones felt he could be the second-coming of the late great Bonham. Jones was a natural on stage increasing and decreasing the bands percussive engine speed like an out of control locomotive heading over a mountain. Of course the conductor (Grohl) showed nooooo signs of applying the brakes.

DAVE GROHL THE KILLER DRUMMER WAS MASTER OF HIS DOMAIN...... SEEING JOHN PAUL JONES PLAY AGAIN WAS A RELIGIOUS EXPIERIANCE FOR ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I SAW HIM TWICE WITH ZEPPELIN AND I WAS THE 16 YEAR OLD TEEN ONCE AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!! JOSH HOMME IS THE NEXT BEST THING TO WHITE BREAD, ELVIS AND JACK WHITE ALL ROLLED IN TO ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!! MY HUSBAND AND SON WERE HAPPY TO JOIN ME(I PAID) DEFINETLY CHANNELED ALOT OF THE HEAVY SOUND OF ZEP, BUT MOSTLY WITH QUEENS OVERTONES..... I AM A VERY HAPPY ROCKER TODAY, AND I WOULDN'T MISS THEM WHEN THEY COME AROUND AGAIN

The Vultures have landed. They came with a thunderous display of Rock and Roll showmanship. Dave Grohl absolutely destroyed the drums. John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin fame showed he is very much still relevant on today's musical landscape. And, Josh Homme brought his haunting vocals with some very solid guitar playing. Starting off with "Nobody Loves Me, Neither Do I," they ripped through there album.

Energetic.... blazing drums... and guitars switchouts like mad! TCV rocked the FOX Theater... had the crowd jumping the entire evening! Dave Grohl is a mad man on the drums!!! JPJ still is king!

Awesome show, totally unbelievable. Seeing D.Grohl on the drums was amazing. Beautiful venue too.

great show, great venue, the sound was awesome and they played great together,

Great show...Dave Grohl is in his element behind the drums! I have seen Foofighters 3 times and Dave is great as a front man and is a talented guitar player but he was born to play drums! John Paul Jones kicked ass on the bass (of course). the 2 guys from Queens of the Stoneage were adiquate but did not show any real guitar leads for any length of time so I was a bit bummed by that but they did a good job. If this band had a true lead guitarist in the caliber of Steve Morse or Stevie Vai, they would truly be a super group! all in all I had a great time, the Fox is a great venue.

Best concert ive been to yet. JPJ was brilliant, josh was hilarious and solid as always and Dave was behind the kit pounding the skins. Would definetly go again.

This all-star group of talent is awesome on record, and twice as amazing in concert. Awesome show!

The funny thing about when you go to concerts where you are not super familiar with the band, is you feel like you will be out place... crossing your arms... and nodding along to the music. But with Them Crooked Vultures, it was hard to not find yourself in the groove and energy of their music. They excited the whole crowd, and everyone was along for the ride. I wasn't just a Zeppelin junkie trying to catch a glimmer of John Paul Jones (which I got way more than a glimmer... the dude still has it), I was also a part of a cool bunch of people listening to great music.

I'm glad I got to experiance. Great musicians and Great music

This show was nothing short of absoultely amazing. From the time they started to the time they walked off stage it was great. They had amazing energy, crowd loved them, and they played nothing but Vulture tunes. Only downside was no encore.

It's a shame I never got to see John Paul Jones with Led Zeppelin, but nevertheless Jonesy still has it. The musical marriage of Jones with Dave Grohl and Joshua Homme is a true masterpiece. Grohl's powerful drumming combined with Jones' intricate bass lines and Homme's great vocal prowess to provide an evening of sonic bliss. The average show on this tour was about 85 minutes, but TCV provided the crowd with 2 full hours. I was surprised by Grohl's excellent drumming, which gave me a new appreciation for his talent as a drummer. Extended versions of songs sometimes are a bit of overkill, but for TCV they were the cherry on the sundae, showcasing the virtuosity of the band. Let's hope this band keeps recording and touring in the future.

Loved, Loved, LOVED the show .... John Paul Jones does for music, what SpiderMan did for Marvel Comic, what Monet did for haystacks, what Goethe did for German Romanticism! He steps it back only to launch it into the outer reaches! He plays in multi-color; bass, mandolin, keyboards, etc. all brillant hues!! & dont get me started on David or bday boy Josh. Overview: if u can see Them Crooked Vultures, you will enrich your world ~ so DO IT!...

It was a fantastic show. The music and vocals sounded even better than they did on the album. You could tell that they were having a good time as well. The light show really added to the experience, integrated well with the music. They managed to make one album worth of music stretch to two hours without straining interest in the songs. Scum Bag Blues became a 10+ minute epic. Fantastic show in a perfect small club. Couldn't have enjoyed it more.

Great concert with amazing music. The sound in the venue was not impressive, however, as the large open space created excessive reverb. The performance was fun and the band members were clearly very into it - and their energy was shared with the audience. Very good entertainers and talented musicians. Would definitely see them again, but would prefer a space with cleaner sound.

Two straight hours of straight up rock and roll! They put on a great show!

This is rock and roll...Loud and in your face...It is great to hear music that was created by three great musical minds in this era of american idol and diseny musical crap

I had the rare opportunity the see the very first Them Crooked Vultures show in 2009 when they played Chicago's Metro Theater the last day of Lollapalooza at midnight. That was impressive on many levels - largely due to the players. I mean it's hard to find another superband these days; and when you put members of Led Zeppelin, Queens Of The Stone Age and Foo Fighters together how can you expect anything less than greatness? Great is what this band is. But as good as the first show was the show that took place at the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago on May 19th was better. About an hour into the single set show frontman Josh Homme stated over the P.A., "This is where it all began - right here in Chicago. We did our very first show here and now we're doing our last show before heading to Europe. It's great to be here." The show was scheduled to start at 8 p.m. sharp and that it did. It was also scheduled to end at 9:45 but the band played a bit longer and just past 10 p.m. by a few minutes even. This was a treat since their debut album has a running time of over 60 minutes and the debut show ran just a bit longer than that. This time TCV rolled out a few new songs previously unheard by these ears and by the sounds of it they look to be every bit as solid as the first 13 released tracks. The band seemed more comfortable on stage, tighter with the changes and progressions and even broke into some extended jams very reminiscent of what bands like the Allman Brothers used to do in the 70's. This was accomplished with the help of the fourth player that tours with them, multi-instrumentalist and musician-extraordinaire, Alain Johannes, who played second guitar. Josh Homme finally seems to be accepting the role of rock-god with each passing year as was evidenced by his banter with the crowd, climbing of a stage rope and impromtu dancing that he broke into a few times during the show. There was solo playing from each member who got to showcase their indiviudal talents. John Paul Jones, at the age of 62, seems to be in top form as he effortlessly switched between bass, keyboard and guitar. Grohl is still a force to be reckoned with on the skins. Josh's ability to croon very discernable lyrics while playing killer riffs is nothing short of amazing. Alain Johannes played one of the most original guitar solos I've heard live. All in all it appeared that the fans from Chicago love this band and no one left without a smile on their face upon exiting one of the city's most famous venues. One whole day after most of us are still talking about how refreshing it is to actually have a superband that sounds original, is as tight as a band can be and still be able to be seen for less than $50 a ticket.

Well worth the wait and the trip to Chicago...these guy's did not disappoint. I can only hope we get so lucky as to have another album and tour to follow.

This band is very heavy on the bass, so if you're a pansy- stay home! JPJ still rocks harder than the rest of em and Josh Homme's vocals sound amazing live- can genuinely carry a tune. And of course Dave Grohl shows that he hasnt been out of practice with his drumming. Amazing. Definitely recommend for anyone who likes any kind of rock music.

What a thrill to see a rock legend and a rock legend in the making

Fantastic end to the tour! Two songs that I hadn't heard before, could there be more in store? I for one do hope so!

The band was nothing short of astonishing!! I suppose it was to be expected from these giants. The songwriting is second to none. If you missed them on the tour - you will need to grab a plane to Europe, this was the last US show. It's worth the trip!!

First of all, it was amazing to see these three together on stage...ESPECIALLY JPJ. But, beyond their star power the concert was lackluster. The first 20 minutes was really good, but the last hour and a half was entirely them "jamming" out to songs. 1 or 2 jamming songs would be good, but this was far too many. No covers at all, no Foo or Zep songs. Dave Grohl didn't speak even once into the mic other than singing backup, nor did JPJ. Josh Homme was pretty funny when he spoke, but that was at a minimum as well. Overall dissapointing.

This concert was unbelievable. John Paul Jones is an awesome bass player. His energy filled the room. He still has what it takes to keep 1000's of people entertained at a show. Dave Grohl is a very talented drummer & Josh Homme is a very entertaining lead singer & funny too.

Awesome. Second time seeing them live. This show was even better.

Absolutely amazing show! They showed so much love for Chicago!! Best birthday my boyfriend could have had! Thanks Josh, Dave, and John. CHICAGO LOVES YOU!

I've seen a lot of shows and this is hands down the best show concert I've ever seen

I live in Iowa. Friends and I drove eight hours to the concert and back home in the same day to see this band, and I'm sure as hell glad I did. The venue was great. We didn't get to Aragon right as the opening act started, but were still able to get a decent spot to watch. Them Crooked Vultures played great, and just about every song on their album. Parking wasn't a hassle either. I would absolutely make the same trip for the same band, and am looking forward to the next time I can do so.

Them Crooked Vultures played the entire album plus a few new songs that sounded very cool. Joshua Homme highlighted the fact that the first concert they played as TCV was at the Metro in Chicago. So they made a concious decision to end the US tour in Chicago, the City they now consider the home town of TCV. Very cool. Rock solid performances from all band members. Sound got a little muddled on the loudest rocking tunes. The muddy sound was from the venue, not the band. I wish I would have seen them at the Metro or a smaller venue for better sound.

The Aragon might not be the best venue to catch a band at, but TCV was awesome. Go see them. Now.

Best show I've ever seen- those boys know how to rock it!

No fancy dancers or costumes. Four musicians that play rock extremely well.

This was one of the most fun shows that I've ever been. The music sounded amazing and it was truly something else to have three legends on the stage in front of me. I was worried that they wouldn't have enough material to fill the slot because they only have one album, but they more than filled it up. There was a lot of great jamming that was a blast to see and to listen to. Josh Homme really knows how to work a crowd and I really had a lot of fun. I'd recommend a TCV show to anyone.

This is probably one of the best shows I've been to in years. It almost felt like a jam session that we all happened to witness. TCV played for over two hours and sounded amazing. John Paul Jones, Dave Grohl and Josh Homme have amazing chemistry together. The show was fun because they were having fun. The crowed was electric...lots of dancing and singing. I hope they find time to put out another album and do another tour...those that missed them this tour really missed out!

Does it get better than watching John Paul Jones and Dave Grohl lay down the best rhythm section on the planet? Josh Homme really impressed on the guitar, too. This group isn't flashy, they didn't branch into any Nirvana, Queens, or LZ music, they just played their stuff - and they played it REALLY well.

So much fun! The band was great! Who knew that John Paul Jones was soooo talented! Dave Grohl sounds better than ever! Josh Homme makes a great frontman. I would go see them again.............On a side note, the acoustics at the Aragon actually sounded good for a change. Or, maybe it was just from where I was standing.

After witnessing this event, one cannot help but feel they've experienced an "epic" event. John Paul Jones with his hypnotic driving bass, Dave Grohls incredible energy and Joshua Hommes "stoic" vocals reminicent of Creams Jack Bruce along with his amazing guitar tones. The group was so tight it was like they had been playing togather for years!

What can anyone say except Dave Grohl (my man) ,John Paul Jones, and Josh Homme in the same room playing music together, how could it not be AWESOME!! It was a fabulous show and I ran inside so we could be close to the stage, and we were!! I took over 500 pictures and they all turned out quite well!! I was right by JPJ so I got alot of great pics of him! Too bad Dave was hiding behind the drums and I could not see his greatness too well. All in all an absolute AWESOME show with AWESOME music and AWESOME musicians!!! LOVED EVERY SECOND OF IT!!!

amazing show! best part was knowing and seeing that these men LOVE TO PLAY MUSIC! great energy, great music, best show i've ever been to!

You just have to see these guys. It's like awesomeness wrapped in Power Bars wrapped in HGH. The guys took the stage a little after 8:30 and didn't let up until almost 10:30. Great to see Alain back on tour with Josh. Dave is just a beast on that drum kit. Never in my life will I ever see someone like John Paul Jones in concert. The man was playing a 4 and 8 string bass, slide guitar, piano, keytar, mandolin, electric violin throughout the night. Josh's guitar riffs just ooze testosterone. Having said that, I would have liked to have seen more interaction with the audience from Josh and Dave.

From the second the three legends came out on stage, it was non-stop rock! They played all their big hits with freestyles and jams in between. It was pretty clear the guys were having fun up on stage, and that spirit spread to the crowd. This was my first concert at the Murat, but I'd definitely go back to be that close to the band! I was only 30 feet from the stage, and the acoustics of the building were just as impressive.

The concert was at the Egyptian Room in Indianapolis. It looked like a sold out show, and the crowd was of mixed ages, but probably between 25-35 years old average. Good energy from the group. Individually they are all technically solid, of course. If you like any of the bands that share some sort of relationship to this group (Queens of the Stone Age in particular), then you should enjoy this show. There's a lot of energy with this group, and the lighting is definitely above average for most shows I've been to around this price in a smaller venue. The sound was good, if not a little muffled in the vocals department. This could have something to do with how Josh sings though. They do sound just like the record, but maybe the guitars are cranked up a little bit. They talked a little with the crowd, but nothing too particularly interesting or out of the norm. Expect to see a few jam sessions in the songs that you're not going to get on the album, and a great finale. I was also a little disappointed in the merchandise. Other than a unique poster for this particular event, there was nothing that is sold only on the tour (no tour vinyl, or tour specific t-shirts, etc.).

John Paul Jones is the sickest musician around. From a purple spaceship looking standing laptop slide bass guitar with effects and a led light to electric mandolin, electric violin, 4 different bass guitars, electric piano, and one of those 80's keyboard guitars, there is not a better way to describe his talent. Josh Homme has an amazing stage presence and put on a great show. We all know the sound is fantastic. Dave Grohl was awesome to see back on the kit again. Alan Johannes is also very talented, playing rhythm guitar, bass, and clavinet. I was quite surprised when the stage was set up with a bass in the style of Paul McCartney on stage right. It confused me with bass amps set up stage left. Then out walks JPJ with the spaceship stage left. Absolutely stunning! Thanks TCV for a wonderful time! We love you, your all awesome! Couldn't have asked for a better show opener with the Arkells and Alberta Cross had a great sound to start things off. THANK YOU!

This is the best Band i have seen in a long time very tight this band will give you goose bumps

This show was amazing!!! Probably one of the best shows ive ever been to!!! the only part i really didnt like was how long they made us wait! they let us in at 7 but the OPENING band didnt even go on until 830! Overall still a great show, i would gladly see them again!

Great show from start to finish, enjoyed every minute of it!

Overall a good show, but not a great one. Josh is a decent front man, but didn't have much connection with the audience. The sound was marginal at best. Muddy and hard to hear the vocals. Dave pounded the crap out of the drums and did good with the background vocals. He's a much better front man than Josh. JPJ stole the show. He played bass, slide guitar, electric mandolin, keytar, keyboards, etc. He got a great ovation from the crowd and it was well deserved.

Absolutely AMAZING! If you have a chance to see them live and don't - there's something wrong with you! My favorite show from this past year! Thank you Dave Grohl for creating such an amazing SuperGroup!

Quite simply one of the best live shows you'll ever see. From the very start to the very end you will have a great time guaranteed. To everyone who is giving this band a poor rating aren't the sharpest tools in the shed. Who cares if they didn't do any covers from Foo Fighters, Queens of the Stone Age or Led Zeppelin. This is Them Crooked Vultures! Not either of the three bands previously mentioned. If you wanted to listen to Foo Fighter songs go to one of their concerts or buy a cd and get on with your life. The band isn't geared towards playing stuff from their other bands, although they probably could, only the works of art they've created. All in all, this band is amazing and you will not be disappointed.

A band that i would see again! completely in their own catagory kind of band! they dont mind playing loud, on time, and amazing live!

This concert was completely off the hook!! I have been to hundreds of concerts and this one rates very VERY high at the top. I have never seen a band that was so in touch with the crowd, and the crowd was loving every minute of it! People hugging each other, singing along, praising the rock gods, it was all that I had hoped for and more, and I would not hesitate to go see them again. I would definitely go back to the The Joint at Hardrock in Vegas for a show again, what an awesome venue!

See title. The show was freaking amazing. Josh Homme rocked a bottle of what he termed "vitamin V", and he was still able to kick expected ass. Grohl performed at his standard masterful level and JPG was terrific. Alain Yohannes is overlooked due to the company he keeps, but he deserves a ton of credit as well.

Fantastic show. Hadn't listened to any of TCV's stuff before, but I love Grohl and like Queens of the Stone Age. Just one awesome moment after another.

Never been to Aragon before but it was amazing!! I waited in line outside for about an hour and a half but I still ended up in the third row. The stage set up was kinda weird because the band was up on like a platform so they were like 2-3 higher than normal but that almost made it easier to see everyone. They played like the Gods that they are, rocked my socks off.

Them Crooked Vultures were absolutely amazing! You would be a complete fool to miss an opportunity to see such an outstanding compilation of rock GODS! The talent was truly unbelievable and have an amazing way of connecting with the crowd. Seriously...don't miss it! The show of a lifetime to see John Paul Jones, Dave Grohl and Josh Homme on one stage!

Worth it all! Im 7 mos pregnant and was not too excited about the audience and the temperature in the Aragon Ballroom, it was still worth it!! They played way longer than expected and all of it was great. Grohl behind the drums was just delightful! Can't wait to see them again :)

This was my first show at the Aragon and it was awesome! I wish the opening act was a bit better so I had more motivation to arrive earlier.

It was fasinating to watch these three established veterans performing this incredible music just because they love to, and they can. There is nothing left to prove or earn, other than they seem to be having a great time entertaining the world with great rock music. I feel fortunate to have witnessed the show. Not to mention their love for Chicago, their adopted home, thank you!

This performance will be hard to top. All members of the band played perfectly to their instrument(s). The music was flawless, and they played together as if they had been in a band with each other for 20 years. The skill level of Grohl on drums was immaculate. Jones played a diverse set with 6 different types of instruments. Homme was an engaging front man, as usual. Out of the hundreds of concerts I have attended, I have never once reviewed a concert. This was the first one to blow me away enough for me to spend time to write a review.

Amazing show, amazing venue, amazing experience. Hope they come back very soon!!!

Fantastic band, I was afraid they wouldn't have been jamming this much. Glad to listen to dynamics and tonal changes coming in. Unfortunately, volume levels were unbalanced (couldn't hear guitars) and way too high.

As what most who have met me know that I am so immersed in Led Zeppelin and their various projects (which I am so glad each of the surviving did). I had goose bumps and I was so exited to see this show. It was a long wait but oh my god, what a show! I don't know who I was most impressed with, being partial to "Jonesy". It was great to see JPJ's stage presence and I have not seen him since the last Chicago tour of my beloved Zeppelin. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. Please continue to work together.

Dave Grohl, John Paul Jones, and Josh Homme. These names say it all.

I've been to my share of shows over the past ten years and although not a professional critic I think I have the ability to judge between the good the bad and the awesome. The Vultures show in Chicago was by far the best I have ever seen. So few bands sound better live on every single song they play and not only that but give you a personal feeling performance experience that leaves you craving more and more. If you already didn't know individually the rock legends that make up this relatively new group you would definitely be behind the times but either way the sounds and melodies they are already producing on their first album and tour are simply incredible. If you appreciate rock in any way, seeing a Vultures show should definitely be on your list of must do's!!!!!!!!!!

TCV was beyond awesome, Grohl is the hardest hitting drummer of all time, Josh is a great frontman, JPJ was awesome displaying his multi instrument talent. Will def see them again can't wait for the second album.

What can be said about three hard-rock legends that hasn't already been said? This show, simply put, was incredible. The band performed on a stage simply decorated with squares of white l.e.d. lights hung behind them. But if you're attending Them Crooked Vultures for pomp and theatrics, you'd be better off waiting for the next KISS farewell tour. Likewise, if you're going in the hopes of covers of any of the respective members' home bands, you're going to be disappointed. This is neither your dad's nor your Gen-X brother's band. Though Alain Johannes did pull out some pretty rocking Desert Sessions-esque guitar solos, you won't hear Kashmir, Everlong, or No One Knows.

Simply incredible. They are SUCH amazing musicians, and they had fun with each other and with the audience. I came from northeast New Jersey and drove 12 hours to see them, but it was well worth it. If they ever come around again see them.

First of all. Every member of this group is a legend. Their set list included a couple new songs, which were very, very good. The band was really energetic the whole night, they all came ready to play and the crowd really responded. I spent most of the concert watching Dave Grohl, he lives up to the hype and really entertaining to watch. The only downside I can think of was the sound was a bit muddy at times. Not TCV's fault, Aragon Ballroom is an intimate venue, and this is the second show I've seen there with the slight buzzing sound during their more complex improvisations. The concert was without a doubt worth the money. With the limited amount of songs they have TCV managed to play for about 2 hours. Really impressive by normal standards in my book. (RATM played for hour and fifteen minutes when I saw them a few years back). This was their last concert in the US on this tour unfortunately, so you'll have to wait. Good news is these guys really seem to enjoy playing together and I'm sure they tour again within the next couple years.

These guys were nothing less than dynamite. Musically nuclear, you'd think they just started the tour. Positive energy was glowing from the crowd, the speakers, the guys, and just in the air. No ego trips, just a lot of sharing. Real class act. A couple new tunes to keep us on our toes. Did I mention I had a good time?

As expected, Them Crooked Vultures delivered a great show last night at the Aragon Ballroom. They tore through their album with a few extended jams and some great crowd banter. How often do you see a rock god smile? Answer - A lot when you're seeing JPJ slappa-da-bass with TCV. Dave beats the drums like a step child and Josh has a contagious arrogance about him that makes everyone in the room feel cool. Only thing I would have liked to see more of... is more... Great show.

They put on an amazing show. the venue wasn't made for their music so the acoustics sucked but still a great performance. Grohl is a monster.

Hands down one of the best live acts in years. These guys are not together to get behind thier names and slap some songs together. No these guys are the real deal. Great music with unexpected time changes and way above superior musicianship. Strong driving riffs with intricate melodies, great lyrics and some of the best live drumming I've ever seen. If your not already on The Vultures bandwagon hurry up and jump on before it's too late.

JPJ walks on stage to a 5 min standing ovation- and it was all uphill from there. 2 amazing hours- can't wait for the next show!

One of the best shows I've ever seen. Long live super groups!! They only have one record of material so far, but they still played for 2+ hours. Aragon is a fantastic venue. The stage is higher than most places and so you can see great from just about anywhere...even inside the crowd just a few feet from the stage itself. The Uptown area has really been revitalized in recent years and there are all kinds of funs spots to hang out and grab a drink or a meal before or following events at the Aragon.