Minus the Bear

Played the whole Beer Comercials EP and even gave us an encore. Such a sweet band, and I had the pleasure of meeting the band after the show.

INVSN put on an amazing show. Talked to the vocalist and the other band members after the show for a bit. Minus the Bear played all the right songs to make my genitals tingle. Cory handed us his pick and shook my hand. :D

Mtb was fantastic, as they always are. They even played a few songs from the newly released acoustic album!

This show was really worth going to, especially considering the price, this show was a bargain. Minus the Bear and As Tall as Lions really put on an insane show. Definitely one of the best shows I've been to.

Minus the Bear is a great band. They have groovy tunes and insightful lyrics. And they seem to be pretty popular as this was the first show of theirs I was able to get tickets to -- read: they sell out a lot. But despite this popularity, and for whatever reason, I saw them in a bar last night. A bar is not a "real" venue for a concert, and the Crazy Donkey was packed to the hilt, making my experience extremely uncomfortable. Now, I'm also very into metal, and I've been to shows with mosh pits and crazy fans, so I'm used to being smushed against people, but Minus the Bear isn't that kind of band. I was expecting some breathing room, at least; maybe not to get consistently elbowed in the chest by the couple in front of me. It's good that you're enjoying the show, I'm happy for you, really... but for the sake of my boobs, could you move a little less? Thanks. Moreover, I didn't even get my ticket as a souvenir as "Will Call" was a girl with a printed-out list of people who had bought tickets. No booth, no computer, no credit card machine; just a clipboard. Minus the Bear themselves performed well, but if this is a trend of theirs, to ignore the size of their following and play in too-small joints with only one bathroom, then I'll just have to enjoy their music from the privacy and comfort of my headphones.

I'm at a lack of words to describe how amazing the show was. It was everything I ever dreamed of and more. They played over 15 songs and it was exactly the entertainment I expected from such an amazing band. Flawless

The first two bands playing were good --- Minus the Bear was outstanding. A very listenable music and very crowd pleasing --- it was a fun night! YAR, YAR!

Minus the bear was fun to watch on stage and sounded AWESOME live!!! definitely worth it! GREAT SHOW!

I saw Minus The Bear last night at Club Firestone. One of the best show's i hae seen. Played all the most amazing tracks were very into it. The crowd was great. Anyone who hasn't, should make it a point to see them live...often!!!

The show was sold out. My boyfriend and I were among maybe 3 couples over 40 in this crowd. My 20 year old son recommended MTB to me over 2 years ago and I have been a hardcore fan ever since. I have been to many concerts in my life but I have not enjoyed one as much as this one. The only thing I didn't like is the venue was way to small!

Minus the Bear dominates SO HARD. Such a great show

They really get into it. One of my favorite bands played a long show

Minus the Bear are incredible musicians and their live shows are no exception. The Glass House in Pomona is a smaller and more intimate venue and i got to see them up close. Great show, good sound, and lots of bars and stuff to do in the immediate area. I also brought a painting I made with me and the band signed it after the show !

They played really well. The new songs sound fantastic and interesting. The 'old' songs sounded just as good as ever. Singer's voice started cracking second song in but it was more endearing than annoying. I am a big fan and this show has gotten me very excited for the next level of Minus the Bear.

Let me start off by saying that the band was great. Apart from the bass player looking deathly ill, the band performed well and they were very entertaining. Much more than I expected given what I've heard about the band's live performance. What was concerning, however, was the length of time the band performed. I didn't go to see the opening acts, rather I paid a lofty $25 to see Minus the Bear, so when they perform for only an hour and 15 minutes I can't help but feel that I didn't get what I paid for.

Minus the Bear has a monopoly on talent. I had come from a string of dance pop concerts and after the 2 opening bands I wasn't sure if I was in the mood for some moody rock, but as soon as they started playing I knew the answer was yes. Now a days it's so easy to hide behind autotune and techno-y beats it's nice to listen to a band with genuine skill. They love their fans and their fans love them.

I had an absolute blast seeing Minus the Bear play all of Menos el Oso in its entirety. They brought so much energy and everything was on point.

Murder by Death was the best part of the show. They couldn't have played with more passion or skill. Minus the Bear's set list blended together in the middle of the show and was a little forgettable. Minus the Bear was still good overall.

I've waited so many years to see this band live, and they were touring my favorite album, the album that served as somewhat of a soundtrack to my life for the past ten years. 17yo me and 27yo me both lost their chill. The band was amazing, set list was perfect, everything was amazing. Only thing is they turned the a/c on way too late so I spent the first two hours sweating my eyelids off, among other things. But overall it was perfect.

This was my 6th or 7th time seeing Minus The Bear and it seems like their sets get better every time. This tour they played their EP 'They Make Beer Commercials Like This' all the way through (only 6 songs), and then they spread about 1 song off of each of their other projects (old and new)

I'm a big fan of Minus the Bear and I've seen them before, they always put on a great show. This night, however, not so much. Their obscure song selections and complete lack of energy was confusing. It was almost as if they were angry to be there. Very disappointed.

It's very rare that a band such as minus the bear is able to come ALL the way down to ft lauderdale, let alone have a huge crowd at the show. The scene down here is different, the Spanish community takes over Miami. When I saw the amount of people in the crowd waiting for minus the bear I was happy. The venue is fairly small especially for a band that's been around long enough such as they but it was filled with young teens to adults in their 30's. Overall the show was amazing. They played a perfect mix of old and new songs, all of the musicians were having fun, with the crowd and each other. It really showed how much they love playing and that it's not "just another show"

Minus the Bear played their full album of Menos El Oso in all its gloriousness. I have seen them 5 times now and this was, hands down, my favorite show. They really connected with the audience and gave us more reasons to love them. The venue was great and the perfect size for this event.

Minus the Bear played a great mixture of old and new. Loved the acoustic set they played too. Fun crowd and fun band. Love them so much.

Minus the bear is an awesome band. I've seen them multiple times and they're always amazing. I am in a power wheelchair and they have an elevator to get upstairs so I was stoked.

The sound system was horrible all night for MTB and the warm up bands. The blending of vocals and instruments grades an "F". Fire the sound man. The band members performed excellent.

Minus the Bear never ceases to amaze me every time I see them. This time around, they played a bunch of awesome songs, however they cut out two: White Mystery and This Ain't A Surfin' Movie. Not sure what the reasoning behind this was, but I guess kerfew. Jake had a few issues with his guitar not working during Burying Luck, but that didn't stop them from rocking out like usual. They also seemed to really enjoy the crowd, as Cory and Jake kept looking around and mouthing thanks all night.

MtB show not bad, except for the damn LED / varilight gizmos. My wife and I both turned to each (and mentioned this) other during the first song. It felt as if we were being interrogated at the Russian border.

1st time hearing both of these groups. Snowbird was energetic and the vocalist tugged directly on my heart strings. It looked like the drummer was doing something with a foot pad as well as drumming. The guitarist rocked. For a young band they have incredible maturity and sophistication. Can't wake to listen to them in a more reflective environment. The Swede's were great. I'm partial to my rock being political and they mixed in enough to deliver great messages with fantastic ear splitting power cords. The front man owned the stage adn captivated us in the audience for there entire set. Just wished there was more time for both groups.

I have been listening to Minus the Bear for years, I have almost every album and I have seen them play a few times. I was so blown away by their performance at the Electric Factory on October 26th. I honestly did not think I could love this band any more, but the music and lyrics are so honest, and that honesty really shines when they are playing live.

Minus the Bear was amazing. It was everything that I hoped it would be and more. The opening acts were very good as well. Electric Factory was a great building and I would definitely go again.

Im 61 years old, live 4 blocks from the Electric Factory and strongly recommend the support act INVSN. Exceptional ! Also, rIP Lou Reed

They were amazing. Played a long set, switched up to acoustic for a bit, a bunch of hits mixed with old tracks, I was extremely satisfied & want to see them again.

The band is fine. Not great, not terrible. Their tracks all sound basically the same; I knew this going into the show.

Third time seeing Minus the Bear in SoCal. The first two times were at The Troubadour and the Glass House. These guys are absolutely fantastic live. Seeing them at the Fonda was depressing. This band is capable of pulling off one of the best shows that I've had the pleasure of seeing and the sound for them that night was really quite terrible. Bass and drums were too loud. Guitars were not loud enough and unbalanced. Vocals were feeding back and their backing track (which they use for added layers/samples/etc for songs like "Into the Mirror") was too quiet. This is supposed to be a professional entertainment venue and it sounded like it was mixed by a 17 year old DJ.

Minus the Bear started at nine thirty, even though doors opened at seven. They played for a little over an hour and the set list was very mellow which was not appealing in the hectic environment that the Boulevard pool provides. I was more disappointed with the Cosmopolitian and the audience members than the actual band. I will not be seeing any other performance at the Cosmopolitian.

minus the bear slayed shirts were overpriced (i suspect a tacked on fee for the venue's merch booth) drinks were overpriced. overall great, just make sure you're up front.

Wow, what a fantastic show!! Minus the Bear was awesome! This was my fourth time seeming them and I can honestly say they sound better every time. The vocals were smooth as always and make me fall in love with them all over again!

Minus the Bear never disappoints. I've been seeing them for almost a decade now and they continue to just get better and better. They don't just play their 'new' songs --they play all the obscure tracks from their EPs and early albums such as 'Highly Refined Pirates.' Get as close as you can to stage--you do not want to be sitting for a MTB show.

I had never heard of Now, Now, but they sounded great! I actually ended up buying their CD after the show. Circa Survive was very energetic, and though they're far from my favorite group they put on a pretty good show as well. Minus the Bear was stellar. They sounded even better live than they do on their studio albums, and I expected the opposite. Dave created all of the special effects during the show and used his feet and hands to control the clips on his DL-4. They had a great stage presence, and as we were leaving we ran into them around back of the music hall, said a few words and they thanked us. Easily one of my top three favorite concerts I've ever been to, awesome, awesome band.

Now, Now was great, Circa was even better, and Minus was freaking amazing. It was the best concert I've ever been to and I would highly recommend seeing them. When they come back I'm going to be there.

CIrca Survive played well, Minus The Bear stole the show. They are one band that strobe lights is fine with me.

There were two opening bands first was Eighteen individual eyes rah rah then of course Minus the bear blew my mind

Minus the bear was phenomenal! Amazing live!!! Sound was great. Will be seeing them again:) íO

This was my 5th year in a row seeing Minus the Bear @ The Glass House in Pomona CA. All 5 shows in November coincidentally enough (except for 1 back in march of 2009 which was supposed to have been held @The Glass House, but was cancelled and rescheduled for 2 days later @The Fox Theatre right across the street from The Glass House). This was by far the best of those 5 shows. Everything from the sound, the lights, the ambiance, & the setlist was perfect. Their selection of songs played was incredible. With a new album recently being released (Infinity Overhead), you would think that the majority of the show would consist of songs from that album. That was not the case. Although a handful of songs from that album were played, their setlist was an hour and a half long. So they played songs from every one of their albums it seemed. It was absolutely fantastic, and the people who came along with me were a perfect addition to an already stellar show. The bar has been raised from here on out. I will now judge all of their future shows against this one. And its going to be hard for them to top, but if any band can do it, they can. To describe the show in the least amount of words possible ;Face Melting, Baby Making Music EPICNESS!

It was a great show! Cursive played a great set and Girl in a Coma was a great opening act.

I went to this show because of a live radio broadcast of the band on Santa Monica College radio. I enjoy ther sense of music, and the band's sound is very unique. Most indie rock bands seem to be indie for no reason, but MTB makes their own awesome indie sound work for them.

Amazing show! Have been a fan of there's for almost a decade, but this is the first time I got to see them live. They are awesome!! If you get the chance, go see Minus the Bear!!

Amazing as always. These dudes never disappoint. Considering it was my 15th time seeing them, I highly recommend Minus the Bear if you never have. Cursive was okay.

This was the best Minus the Bear show I have been to so far. The venue is awesome!!

Minus the Bear sound amazing live, it's an experience I'll never forget. After the show I waited for the band and they are all such good guys, they talked to us for a few before heading out.

I'm from the Philippines and I just got here in the US last June. I didn't thought I would be watching Minus the Bear that soon so it was an awesome feeling. I'm still ecstatic about it. They did an hour and a half set, I think. Played all my favorites except for Ice Monster which I was waiting for! So it kinda felt short to me, but then I realized Minus the Bear is a band that you would love to watch over and over again and never get sick of it. I love this band so much and I'd definitely watch them again if they come here in ATL! There was a Meet & Greet after the show but it was only for those who bought a poster, which sucked coz I wish they allowed anyone to come in line and greet the band. Also, I hope Jake was as friendly as Cory.

The opening band, The Velvet Teens, were incredibly awesome and totally got me prepped up for Minus the Bear. But once Minus the Bear came on, everyone suddenly got roid-rage and attacked me from all sides because I was right in front of the stage. I still enjoyed the concert, but now I think I got PTSD from all the rabid fans there.

Extraordinary 10 year anniversary show! Played all of their old songs with some new, great set list.

Just a great show. played all the songs I wanted to hear. Heard The Velvet Teen that night too as the opener. Great band. Minus The Bear was so down on our level. I would recommend anyone in any country to see this band from Seattle. Words can't describe my feelings about it honestly.

The show was sooooo and I stress SOOO breath taking. The whole mood, the lights,everytihng. They sound exactly the same as they do on the CD. Which is hard to find in bands. I had been wanting to see them for years, but never got the chance, even though I drove 2 hours and didn't get back until 3 am it was worth every moment. They also had a really sick band open up for them. So thankful I got the chance to experience them live.

Simply amazing. I love them. Excellent live. GREAT SHOW. I was in the front with nothing in front of me but the stage! <3

Minus the Bear put on an amazing show!!! I would definitely want to see these guys again!!!

Minus the Bear was amazing as usual. Was also impressed with the first opener, Bear Crossing. Both bands were great live, and a pleasure to rock out to. Glad to see MTB in Norfolk which saved me having to drive to Richmond, their usual venue.

This show was great! I love this band and they love Philly!

This was probably my 10th concert and I have to say this was one of the best. I was in the first row and the sound and visuals were amazing. There were two other performers who I have never heard of and I must say, they were both amazing. Minus the Bear was truly amazing and I don't know how anyone could not listen to them and see them in concert.

I have seen Minus the Bear at the Grenada 3 other times and this show was the best. The band rocked the house and everyone showed them the support and credit they needed. The Grenada always welcomes Minus the Bear and other Indie rock bands and thats why I always keep coming back. i love the town of Lawrence and the people. Will deffently look forward to coming back to the Grenada for the music and atmosphere. I think the lights going around the walls is a good effect, and the band seemed to think the same thing!

young the giant was great...everlast was ok, ...final act MINUS THE BEAR rocked it to the max! choice of songs from new and old albums were just right...this band makes me want to start a band....lol..

Minus the Bear delivered an awesome show and the music sounded shockingly resemblant to the actual album songs, however, the members seemed less than enthused and didn't play many old songs. Nevertheless it was a great show and a good time and I would recommend it to any friend who cared for their music. The Ritz Ybor is also a really nice venue and suited the bands well.

The show was amazing. During Everest they seemed to have some problems with the microphones and the feedback. however everything else was amazing. And I found that the Staff responded rather promptly to the kids beginning to mosh towards the end of the show. I found this comforting.

The show was amazing. Both the opening bands were quite good and Minus the Bear blew us away.

If you have never seen these guys live, you're life has been missing an integral part of pure talent! Minus The Bear love what they do and bring it to the stage 150%! If they are coming to a venue near you, go see them NOW or you'll never forgive yourself!

I saw them last year and I had to see them again and once again they were absolutely amazing and sounded incredible live! I highly recommend people to see this band. I was also happy that they played Pachua Sunrise original ver.; not the acoustic version. Definitely running out and buying the new Album coming out and seeing them again in Spring!! Awesome Show!!!

I've been a big fan of minus the bear for the past 4 years now and this was my first show (drove from Jersey to see it). Majority of the set was Planet of Ice but also through in the must haves from Menos El Oso and Highly Refined Pirates. Encore song was Pachuca Sunrise. Sound was great at the crazy donkey, you could easily differentiate between all the musicians and instruments. All in all it was amazing and I will be seeing them the next time they're in the tri-state area.

They played planet of ice front to back in it s entirety. I can t believe 10 years has past since this album had been released. It was an incredible experience. The coathangers who opened for them were amazing as well! All in all, and awesome show!

They are the only band to come close to my favorite band, Pink Floyd. Awesome venue. I had the best time watching an amazing band; they put on an incredible show.

The band was exceptional as always. Best event I've been to in years.

The room always sounds great. MTB was fantastic. They treated us to more than was expected.

Awesome venue for the best band ever. What more can I say.

Great venue! MTB had a nice setlist in my opinion but played what seems like a short set.

Minus the Bear played a 10 year anniversary tour for their record Menos El Oso. It was incredible. They sounded great and really engaged the crowd. Best band.

amazing time. They put on one hell of a show. I will go see again.

Caspian deserve to be put in the 45 min second slot! They kicked ass! Cursive in comparison was weak. MTB rocked and the Boston crowd loved them.

Great show. Got to meet the band after for purchasing a completely reasonable $30 lithograph and got it signed. The sound was mixed OK (could've been higher on the vocals and keys)

This was an awesome show! Loved it so much!!! I would definitely go to another one.

Minus the Bear was great, and their opening act, Caspian, was AWESOME. Super cool venue too. Passed it a few times because it's so small (literally in a strip mall), but it was great!

This show was unbelievable. The energy from Caspian set the mood. Then Cursive comes out and rocks it. Followed by the undisputed Minus the Bear! The crowd was in an uproar but also respectful of those around them who came to enjoy the music. Much love to MTB for this tour. It was well worth the 4+ hour road trip.

awesome show. great sound, albeit way too loud (most concerts are). Nice venue.

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I would recommend minus the bear to anyone at any age.

Cursive seriously rocked this place. I didn't care for the venue too much, but it didn't matter. My friends and I drove over 4 hours to see both bands, and cursive is our favorite. We stuck around to see MTB and they put on a good show. The crowd was pretty nice and polite for people trying to take photos, but they didn't move much..

Good band, but they were pressed to get to their next gig and ploughed through a one-hour set with little acknowledgement for the people who came to see them. Excellent musicianship. However, I own most of their CD's and a lot of the songs sounded new, or were played in a different way. Would love to see them when they have the next night off and can concentrate on the moment at hand.

Great band and one of my favorites - this was my second time seeing them, and they did not disappoint. They sounded tight and were really into it until the encore. Things got rowdy in the crowd at that point with a lot of moshing and crowd surfing, and you could tell that they didn't quite approve (not that I blame them - it honestly was out of hand).

As usual Minus the Bear was unforgettable. The venue, Stage ae, was the perfect place to have them come. They were so melodic as expected and just spot on all around. Definitely a crowd pleaser, and should be on your must see list for sure!

minus the bear was awesome. got there late, didn't get to see other bands. would have liked to see cursive but minus the bear alone was worth the ticket price and car troubles. super nice venue too.

Great live show. Surprisingly recreated similar effects and synths from the albums live. Solid musicians and compositions.

No one plays a better live show than Minus the Bear.

Doesn't matter how many times I see them, Minus the Bear is always amazing!

From the first song to the last the place was rockin!!!! They did a track from their new CD that was so damn good. It seemed like the show was short from a time standpoint. I think they did a 10 song set with 2 encore songs. Absinate Party the last!!!! Only three songs from OMNI; into the mirror, hold me down and my time. ALL AWESOME man!!! I'm a 54 year old father that was turned on to MTB by one of my sons. This group is amazing with their song writing, lyrics, and music as a whole. Very cutting edge. I can't wait to see them again, and again and again!!!

amazing band live with an awesome setlist. Played every song I was hoping to hear!

First of all it was fabulous that as a 21+ group attending we were able to sit in the bar and get drinks and priority entry as opposed to standing outside in the freezing cold line that was wrapped around the building. I did not know who the Velveteens? were--- and they were pretty amazing! I thoroughly enjoyed their performance. Minus the Bear was phenomenal! I started listening to them in high school (2003-2007), I met very few people that knew who they were around the same time that I first got into them and it gave us a connection on a whole new level. There is something about their music that really bonds you when you get the chance to enjoy it with someone. Planet of Ice is my favorite album and I still, to this day, blast it and go for a drive just to enjoy the beautiful mountains with some laid back, feel good tunes. Great job bands and venue team!

Phenomenal!!! As always, MTB never fails to put on a good show for their fans. The venue was awesome! Showbox at the Market employees know how to take care of their customers.

Great show, perfect venue. Minus the Bear is always great live and this was a perfect setting for them.

Concert was amazing! venue was awesome! drinks arent to expensive and the second half of the set was unforgettable!

Without a doubt one of the coolest concerts I've ever been to. The venue (showbox at the market) was amazing, the set was amazing, and then to top it all off getting a sweet poster signed and meeting the band, complete and utter amazement.