Kasabian

Concert rule #1: Always show up in time for the opening act. we saw Kasabian second on a bill opening for Oasis at the Hollywood Bowl and they prove the rule. It should be noted that Jet opened that show and kind of disproved that rule, but.. Kasabian! Since seeing them by accident we've been wanting to see them on purpose. Their presence and music are what great Britpop concerts are made of. And the second time didn't disappoint! Even though they may be virtually unknown by Americans (the Wiltern show wasn't sold out), since we last saw them them have gone on to become a sensation abroad. They play arenas and even headlined Glastonbury. so, getting the chance to see them in an intimate venue was a treat. Unlike superstar dinosaur bands, there's really only one "perfect" set a Kasabian fan could hope for... and they played it! Brilliantly! Amazing musicianship and showmanship. If they would have played two nights, we'd have been back the second night. I only have two tips: for the audience; get to know the music. It's great hooky pop. And for the band, Mike the lead singer kept doing that kind of licking the "V" of his fingers in a way that suggests performing oral sex on a woman. It was completely incongruous with the otherwise god-natured fun of the show. It was actually kind of baffling, but certainly no reason not to enjoy other 99.99% of the show! Oh, the opening act was The Slaves, a weird punk duo in which one guy plays old school punk guitar while the other guys "sings" and beats two floor mounted drums and two symbols. It was VERY entertaining, but a little too heaving on trashy stuff and light on their authentically-conjured classic punk sound

Following some high energy punk from the support band Kasabian rocked the stage with an awesome mix of their new hits and old classics.

Awesome show at Terminal 5. Kasabian were riveting and full of energy on stage. The band were not pretentious as they are in interviews and seemed like they stripped down the show to reveal just raw music without any major light effects or moving images.

The show was awesome. The gents rocked hard and the atmosphere was great. A nice venue for smaller gigs. The sound was decent but I wish they would have played a b side or two. Just an excellent concert.

I have always been a fan of Kasabians...but this current tour is absolutely incredible!!! We don't even realize how lucky we are - check out the venue sizes they're palying in Europe - then look at the US tour venues...see them in these intimate venues while you can...their show and showmanship is energetic and engaging - and their music is quite simply phenomenal!!!!!!!!!!

Kasabian truly rocks with tons of energy. The band was great, but Center Stage in Atlanta had a lot to be desired. I saw this show in Dallas TX and the staff were wonderful, which was a stark contrast to the staff (security) at Center Stage. I personally didn't have a problem, I just saw them overreact to kids simply having fun. This is a MUST SEE band. I drove 10 hours to see them and I would do it again.

Excellent venue, I love the sound at Center Stage. Kasabian are amazing. Can't wait for them to come back.

I've wanted to see Kasabian since I first learned about them in 2009 (I know-I was late to the party...) and I missed seeing them in Paris by a couple of days so I was THRILLED when I saw they were headed to Dallas. They did a great job of getting the small but appreciative and ready to rock crowd going. They seemed to appreciate the energy even if it wasn't a packed house. Tom and Sergio sounded amazing. I am always excited when the band sounds as good as or better than their recordings and I wasn't disappointed. I had a great time during the concert but the three encore songs did me in! They were SO high energy and "Vlad", (which is my alarm song!) and "Fire" were CRAZY brilliant! I was afraid I wouldn't be able to walk the next day because I was jumping around so much. All In all it was GREAT! I highly recommend this show.

One of the best live bands in the world! Always get your moneys worth

Music was obviously good but their stage presence and the crowd's energy cannot be matched. The members of the group were constantly interacting with the crowd and the crowd was always jumping with excitement.

This is a band who just sold out 2 nights at London s O2 area (20,000 seat venue), yet the US is fortunate enough to see them in a small intimate venue such as the South Side Music Hall. Kasabian put on a great show. Sound was amazing, you could feel every beat, loud yet clear. Excellent light show and audience interaction from the band. Go see other bands at the South Side Music Hall, it s a great venue and go see Kasabian on this tour before they come back to the US playing larger venues with higher ticket prices. Body Surfing is optional. If in doubt view their YouTube video of the London O2 Concert. All this for a $20 ticket+ ticketmaster fees. Well done to Kasabian for playing a small venue with a small audience as if it s the most important gig of their life.

This was the BEST concert I have ever been to. A small arena which made it that much better. The sound was amazing and the band rocked all their music.

This was my 2nd time to see Kasabian and both shows were equally amazing. Love these guys!!

They had so much positive energy. I just smiled, sang and danced the whole time. It was wonderful! I have been a fan for 10yrs now, and this was the first time I noticed them coming to our area. WOW, it was great.

It was awesome to see a band who headlined Glastonbury in such a small venue. What a treat!

I really despise arena shows. After years of going to concerts, I like to be up close & personal. It appears that Kasabian plays some pretty damn huge shows in the UK. I was excited to see them at an intimate club show in Boston (The Paradise). The Paradise is a great place for seeing shows. Yeah, it has those stupid sight-line blocking poles, but it is also a pretty small venue with respectable acoustics. So seeing Kasabian there was awesome. Great show. Serge had a tail pinned on to his butt (um, not sure what was up with that but rock on, brother). Their drummer is a damned beast, loved him. Rest of the band was incredible, also. They played all the hits (except for "Reason is Treason" which I was a bit bummed about), plus a snippet of Fat Boy Slim's "Praise You" which segued into "LSF". Tom Meighan has quite a strong voice live though his stage presence is just a tad lame. They played a handful of songs from the new album & they sounded incredible.

Kasabian are huge in Europe and kinda sorta seem to be getting traction in the U.S. I discovered Kasabian about 4 years ago and have tried to spread the Kasabian love. This is my 4th time seeing them and I can't think of another act I have enjoyed seeing more. Of course, these guys are a massive band. They are used to playing to MASSIVE crowds, so part of the enjoyment is getting to see them in such small venues here in the US. They played to the 900 of us in Boston as tho they were headlining Reading. If you can see Kasabian live in the US in a small venue, do yourself a favor and do it. It's only a matter of time before these guys go legit in the States and gone will be the days of their small club-gigs. Wait, on second thought, no one should go see Kasabian!

Kasabian is a fantastic band, and it was a pleasure to see them at a small, intimate venue

Great show! Good mix of new stuff and old hits. Add that to rhe fact they played at Rhe Paradise Rock Club, a small, intimite music venue just months after headlining the Glastonbiry Festival and I can truly say it was unreal!

Great show, absolutely amazing. Electric. Got to meet Tom and Serge after the show and both of the are very down to Earth. Saw them at the House of Blues in Boston 2 years ago and that was a very good show too, but this one just blew my mind. Great show guys!!!

Absolutely amazing! These guys brought the party and kept the energy up the entire show. Next time they hit the city I'm going again. :)

Saw their first show of their latest tour in Dallas. Incredible show!!! They sound just like their albums. The sound in general was great. The venue was small and made the experience even better. Sorry guys, may have started a couple unnecessary mosh pits, but it was worth it!!

Amazing show! Lead singer was so sexy and interactive, loved his style and swagger always involving the crowed! LOVED HIM! And the band sounded totally on key except that the sound system was way too loud and speakers should never be on the general admin ground floor, they should be higher\u2026it loses its sound because its too loud, and I love loud and for me to say that is unreal\u2026 Maybe reconsider the logistics of the sound system.

Great English band...they really moved the crowd and the intensity of the music helped...Too bad i had to go to work the next day...Headed home after the concert but overall great night of music...waiting for the new album!!!!

I first saw Kasabian when they played at The Hollywood Bowl opening for Oasis. Their sound and performance resonated with me immediately and I became a fan. This particular show at The fonda was even better because of the intimate venue. Kasabian is the real deal. They put a tremendous amount of energy into their performance and If you are fortunate enought to have an opportunity to experience them live, you will leave a bigger fan. No gimmicks with this band, they play hard. We brought along a few friends who were experiencing the band and their music for the first time and now they are fans as well. Don't miss Kasabian.

The show was great even though the crowd was more willing to watch than go crazy, but Sergio changed all that. I've waited four years to see Kasabian and they were great in spite of an arrogance they displayed, turn off. The one complaint I have and I really loved the show, was that the mixing was bad, I could not hear Sergio"s guitar hardly at all, except when he used the Rickenbacker. I do not understand how the mixers do not hear such an obvious thing. Place was great, did get hot on the floor and everyone wanted water at the bar afterwards but the guy said four bucks.

Kasabian is not as well known in the U.S. as it is in the U.K., but that is just an advantage to the U.S.fans. Putting such a big band in such a small space like the Fonda (The Music Box) was amazing. You could feel the great music in your bones. As usual Kasabian put on a wonderful show, both musically and visually. Tom was his megalomaniacal self and Serge was beyond great. The show was fantastic and I wished it didn't end when they got off stage for the final time. Serge sang Take Aim and his voice is high and lovely, I could listen to him singing anything! I do wish they had done West Ryder Silver Bullet with Rosario Dawson or someone else. I really do like that song. The bass on their songs always thrills me. Overall a really great show!! And I would go again when they come back. The Dear Hunter, the opening act, was musically interesting, but to me, the songs were very similar. The singer was hard to hear, he may have sung too low or the mic may not have been set properly. They sounded good, but lacked showmanship. They are not likely to be a band I would listen to often.

I LOVE the Fonda Theatre, aka The Music Box. Small venue with great sound, and nice atmosphere. It was a pretty packed show so it was a bit hot and humid in there. Would be nice if the Fonda can figure out a better cooling/air circulation system. Kasabian played great, around the end of the show they tried to get everyone to kneel down like Slipknot does...I wasn't having it. The Lead singer also got a little crazy flashing gang signs for some punk reason. Other than that it was a ton of fun and they played great and the crowd was into it.

High energy show. Tom and Serge really pumped up the crowd. Incredible show. Best song of the night - Vlad the Impaler!

The show was a dichotomy of opposites. Kasabian clutching to QUALITY, showmanship, stage raport, etc. aesthetic of any classic rock band & Deerhunter having NONE of those qualities. A Horrible match bill-wise to say the least. Music is going to die in he very near future.

Fantastic gig, great energy from the band and the crowd, not a bad moment.

Best show ever..we were blown away...must see them again.

They blew the doors off the place. The crowd absolutely went wild. The sound was perfect.

I had high expectations and not only were they met, they were blown away. Kasabian is very popular in England and should be here. They mixed old and new music and showed they are an amazingly skilled band. Kasabian put on a great show and it appeared clear they reallly enjoyed playing in a small setting. If you want to see a first rate show and want to see real British rock Run do not Walk to see Kasabian!

Of Monsters and Men were amazing! The venue was very nice too. Everyone should go see Of Monsters and Men!!!

Great show, high energy. J Roddy Walston and the Business were amazing! So were Of Monsters and Men

I was pissed off to hear the week before the concert that it had been moved outside. Just because the sun had been out the week before does not mean that it can't snow in April around here. It was obviously a greedy move. The weather did cooperate somewhat. It was chilly...too chilly. I bought tickets for an indoor event. I went exclusively to see J.Roddy Walston and the Business. I did enjoy "Of Monsters and Men" as well. Kasabian was ok.

It was really an awesome show. I new the band was gonna play a great show but it exceeded all my expectations!!!. And even though I dont really like the venua (Terminal 5 ), I was happy and had a great time at it. Thank you!!! :) I really hope they come back very soon!! I will be the 1st one on line!!!!

went to see Of Monsters And Men but was sorely disappointed when they cut their set list off at 3 songs due to the crowd being loud . crowd was rude not only to artists but to other concert goers . many were drunk and unruley .

loved the show and those Brits. great energy and talent. opening act was mediocre. Kasabian played a great mix of older and new songs and seemed to enjoy themselves while thoroughly entertaining the crowd. only regret is they didn't perform "I hear Voices" from their new disc.

After years of playing large stadiums and festivals in Europe, Kasabian has crafted their live show to near perfection. Seeing them in a small club has its advantages, because one actually gets to see just how tight and professional they are, without the aid of a video display. Unfortunately their bombastic live show wasn't truly embraced by the often reserved Boston crowd. Only towards the encore did the crowd come alive. Still, it was a rare treat to see Kasabian Stateside. A proper rock show if there ever was one.

Energy was lower than I expected, and I was right up against the front barrier. They didn't seem to like being in Boston much - like they were just getting this gig over with so they could move on to Montreal. Disappointing. But their music is still awesome, so we still had fun.

What an event! There were more people with UK accents than not! Kasabian puts on an incredible show!

It may have been cold, but Kasabian melted my face.

Excellent show, awesome lineup, cant beat the price.

Only negative for me was Drunk-And-Disorderly who kept leaping in people's faces looking for a fight. On to the music, I had watched Kasabian perform in London on New Year's Eve (it streamed live on YouTube) and they really rocked the O2 Arena, but even that seemed like nothing compared to actually watching them do their thing in the flesh. Was a bit disappointed with the end of "Re-Wired" though: I had hoped they'd actually have violinists present as they did in London. All in all, a great performance, and when their NYC performance streamed live on YouTube 5/6 days later, I did not miss it.

The show in a word, Awesome. The lights and the set list seemed to flow one song into another. The mosh pit was the best I've every seen at Terminal 5.

I've been a massive fan of Kasabian since their first album was released back in 2004. Ever since then I have longed to see them live, and was terribly impatient for them to tour in the States. Well, I finally got the chance to see them at the TLA in Philadelphia, and the nearly 8 year wait was definitely worth it! They played a great mix of songs from their catalog, had great crowd rapport, and the energy was fantastic! I haven't been that worn out and sweaty from dancing and jumping around at a show in ages...and I go to a lot of shows. The gig was just as amazing as I could've hoped for, and I can't wait to see them again...let's just make sure it doesn't take another 8 years, eh!

After many years, Kasabian, who play infront of Wembley sized crowds in Europe, started their first US tour in more than 12 yrs in Dallas, getting warmed up for SxSW in Austin. Great high energy show, playing the best, plus many new songs and a 4 song encore! I hope to see them again, maybe ACL will book them for this falls fesival. If you like MUSE, COLD PLAY, RAMONES, then they are for you. Techno, Alternative with a little punk thrown in for fun.

This was simply the best show I have ever been to. Their music is distinctive and just rocks the whole place. The energy from Tom, Sergio, Chris, Ian, and Jay was tremendous. The crowd loved them and fed the energy back. It seemed like it was over too quickly, but that just meant I was having too much fun. I just don't see why the folks here in the states don't seem to know who they are when they are so huge in Europe and the UK. Everyone that I introduce them to loves their music and become fans, they just have never been introduced prior. The show rocks big time. If you have the opportunity to see them, you won't regret it. I'm going to go see them in Atlanta this weekend too. I can't wait.

Hi energy show, always a great venue. Played a good mix of new and old. Opening act Hacienda brought some good jams, as well. I wish there would have been more info about the venue/show specific...... Doors open at 7, Concert at 8 with opening act Hacienda, Kasabian onstage 9:15.... How come events can't get a little more specific?

Didn't care too much for the opening band, the Slaves. They were entertaining for a few songs but their music became repetitive really quickly. Kasabian was amazing! Vocally they sounded just as good live as they do on recordings. The music was so infectious and tehy have great stage presence. We had a great time dancing. Will definitely see the again if they tour the US.

great athmosphere, Kasabian give so much energy, great to c sergio get off from the stage n come down to dance with the crowd thanks. higly recomended

My brother and I have always said that we would move mountains to see Kasabian if they ever came to Chicago. We could not believe that we would have the chance to see them at House of Blues. The band is very well known for their festival shows in the UK, where the mobs of fans go crazy for them. It's easy to see why. Their songs are upbeat and fun. Their musicianship is top-notch. And the lead singer and lead guitar player/ singer are amazing together. One of the best of over 100 concerts I have been to.

I wish they would play bigger venues and come back to Lollapalooza. The last time I saw them in the states was at the Metro and they rocked the house! They put on another amazing concert at House of Blues and interestingly enough, the age range of attendees was very mixed. That tells me people of all ages have GREAT taste when it comes to this band. Would someone please bring them back to Lollapalooza in Chicago????!!!!

Like the title says. I m speechless as to how good they were. Truly an amazing night.

Have been to the Fox Theater many, many times, and love it. This was the first time I went upstairs. I chose to do so because it is getting hard for me to stand up for hours. I have to say that downstairs is more fun and to me the sound is better downstairs. I really like Kasabian and I really enjoyed the show. I will be back at the Fox soon, but I will try to go downstairs.

What a treat to see this AMAZING band in a small venue!!! If you get a chance to see them anywhere... DO IT!

kasabian were excellent on the night, i've been following them for 10 yrs and they are still so great live

Best show ever! These guys always put on a fantastic, high energy show. Can't wait until they come back to the US for another round!

Wow, just wow. Kasabian was fantastic! The Fox Theater has now become one of my new favorite venues. The sound was outstanding, the seating super comfortable, the drinks not too expensive, the bathrooms are super clean, just an over all great experience! The opening band, Bo Ningen, was a great surprise too. We had never heard of them, but they were great!

Kasabian is one of my all time favorites and this show of theirs was perfect. Fox Theater provided a perfect venue for them and fans to have the close up experience.

Kasabian live sets are always played with such enthusiasm and musicianship. It was wonderful to see them go through old favourites as well as some new material from from 48:13. However, the venue itself - The Sound Academy - may possibly have the worst acoustics on the planet. Seriously, Sound Academy... it wouldn't hurt for you to place some sound dampners on the walls! The venue is the only reason I can't rate 5 stars. Can't wait for Kasabian to come back... hopefully they will choose a better venue to showcase their awesome talent.

Kasabian was the first New York show i brought my niece to ( all ages) She is a huge fan and so am i we went as a tribute to her Uncle ( my Partner) who was such a fan who passed away shortly after the date was released for NY everything about the show was special and perfect !

My first thought was that Kasabian at Terminal 5 was quite good. Then I realized that,oh, wait, I'm comparing it to other Kasabian shows. When I try to rank all the concerts I've attended in my 48 years of life, it seems that the only way to be fair to all the other bands is just to put "Kasabian" at #1 - otherwise, they would take up 6 of the top 7 slots. Long story short - you don't see anyone walking away from Kasabian thinking "I didn't get my money's worth." You get people saying "That show was amazing," "I can't even explain what I'm feeling right now," and "I've never seen a band with such energy." (All real comments I've heard from strangers seeing the band for the first time). Musically, they are excellent. They put 150% into every performance. Their music, a mixture of rock and electronica, has catchy hooks and enormous choruses, and is delivered somehow with both absolute sincerity and over-the-top absurdity. "Cut us and we bleed rock and roll" the band once said, and it's a statement as true as it is ridiculous - and it's meant to be. The band is a seamless unit led by the impossibly charismatic Tom Meighan, who must be the result of some sort of gene-splicing experiment between Mick Jagger, a fluffy white bunny and an angel. Guitarist Sergio Pizzorno writes all the tunes and is also very dynamic in his rock and roll posturings. One of the fun things about these shows is to watch how Tom and Serge play off each other. But credit must be given to Chris Edwards (bass) and Ian Matthews (drums) whose rock-steady rhythm section keeps the party rolling. Matthews is an unsung hero - he's an incredible musician, and is always being interviewed by drumming magazines and giving master-classes at universities. Also part of the touring ensemble are guitarist Tim Carter and keyboardist Ben Kealey. This is the stripped-down US tour band...on their home soil they also have a trumpeter and often a choir and a chamber quartet of beautiful women dressed in skeleton suits. It works - trust me. But this can't really describe the feeling of being at a Kasabian show in full swing. The band and audience feed off each other, formulating an energy which is somewhere between a rave, a score during the World Cup/Super Bowl/Insert-your-favorite-sporting-event, and going to see the Rocky Horror Picture Show. If the crowd is up for it, they know when to shout "Cloak and dagger!" during "Underdog" and "We need to raise the people!" during "Vlad the Impaler." They'll sing the bassline to "Club Foot" and the guitar riff to "Empire," and of course, the impossibly catchy refrain to "LSF," which you could hear echoing down the streets of New York after the Terminal 5 gig had ended. That's a common occurrence - you don't want to come down after a Kasabian high. Look, they headlined Glastonbury. They're the biggest band in the UK right now. And when they tour the US, it's in venues of 800-3000 with ridiculously underpriced tickets. Do yourself a favor and see them!

Kasabian were awesome on Saturday night in NY! Fantastic venue, crowd and a unforgettable performance by the band and so up close and personal! Definitely one to remember! Would recommend this venue to all my friends x

Terminal 5 in Manhattan became the latest in a long line of venues to bear witness to the best live act on the planet. Kasabian put on a powerhouse performance from start to finish. A perfect blend of tracks from the latest offering 48:13 right back to the iconic self titled debut. How they don't get the recognition they deserve over here is one of the great musical travesties of all time.

At 41 years old it's difficult to describe just how fantastic this gig was! Went with my girlfriend & didn't stop smiling from start to finish. Perfect support band, great venue, just amazing....Terminal 5 is a small venue that holds 3000, it isn't pretty but where can you see a band of this quality in a small venue? Staff were great....I already loved Kasabian, this just made me closer. We both came away saying best gig EVER!

Kasabian had so much energy and the crowd was absolutely having it! Amazing show.

Despite the fact that Terminal 5 was completely packed because it was a sold out show, Kasabian performed fantastically! Great energy and awesome songs, Kasabian is one of my favorite groups and the band members are wonderful when performing live.

I'll start of saying that prior to this I had never seen a Kasabian gig. I was in NYC on a business trip and wanted things to do that wouldn't ruin the possibility of a potential vacation here with the wife. I'm british and have always liked Kasabian's music, its very dramatical, punchy and upbeat, and makes the perfect soundtrack to any football (thats soccer for you Yanks) film. There are some concerts I have been to where the audio quality (acoustics) of the building aren't great quality and there are some bands whose set up doesn't allow for the vocal track to be heard above the lead guitar or drums. Kasabian however; had this spot on. The Venue (Terminal 5) acoustics were fantastic and the band audio tracks were at the right levels. This was instrumental to the success of this gig. It mean I could hear every note and every word and really feel the connection to the song, and the beat. I'm sure everyone felt the same way as I did, the atmosphere was amazing. I have never been to a gig where the whole audience is jumping up and down at the same time.

Concert at Terminal 5 in NY on Saturday was brilliant. Band were on form and incredibly in tune with the crowd. A lot of brits there. That was okay:o) (I'm from Edinburgh but live in NY now). Will be at their next NY/NJ gig come hell or high water.

Kasabian is a good band, with great songs. They can really make you dance the whole concert if they want. But they didn't want to do it. I felt a lack of energy and even I got bored sometimes in the concert. I think it could be a great concert, but it wasn't. Maybe my expectations were too high. In any case, it was worth the money, it was a good concert.