Dada

Fine Line is the perfect venue for Dada. I have seen them there several times, each time being amazing.

Take an mind blowing guitar player who can take a melody anywhere, add a solid dynamic bass and drum, mix in great songs full of catchy memorable melodic hooks with witty lyric, toss in two excellent lead vocalists who sing amazing harmony together and you have DADA a band not be missed. I drove down from Rapid City South Dakota for this show! Michael, Joey, and Phil gave us and gave it all to the music! Great, great performance!

This was the second time I have seen Dada live, and they were just as incredible as they were 4 or 5 years ago when I saw them in Milwaukee. If you like rock music, they are truly one of the greatest bands to see live. There is so much talent in this trio, it is impossible to express in words. Just go see them if you can, you won't be disappointed.

I don't know if it was the sentimentality of seeing the guys here in SJC after a long time, or the snippets of new material, but this show was one of the best ever. This is truly the most gifted, underappreciated band in the world. These guys are "musicians' musicians" and maybe that's part or the problem: if you're looking for formulaic pop hits, this is not the place to find them. What you will find is incredible writing and performing sensibilities that hold their own with Finn Bros, The Beatles, Squeeze, etc. If you haven't ever seen Dada, make a point of it - your life will change, and that's no exaggeration! PS - On a personal level, these are the nicest guys you'd ever want to meet!

This was such a disappointing evening. Travelled from Virginia to NOLA for birthday celebration and the Dada 25th anniversary tour was supposed to be a highlight. Of a 3 person band, only two showed up. They tried, but the one who is the lead guitar/lead singer was not there....no way to make that work. They sang 4 Dada songs, mid set, and everything else was just not ok. I am sure it isn't the fault of the guys who made it, but DADA fans should have just been given a refund.

Thirteen of us went to see dada perform at the OC Fair. One of the guys who had never seen dada before, said that dada is a musician's band. You would never believe there are only three guys in the band because the sound they put out is unbelievable. Michael Gurley is my guitar god and when Michael and Joey sing together, the harmonies are out of this world. Phil plays the drums to perfection and love his vocals on "Here Today, Gone Tomorrow" (my favorite song). Have no idea how many times I've seen them perform. My husband and I won't miss one of their shows.

I've been following Dada for over 16 years. I've been to more shows than I can remember... With 7Horse opening, the only way this could have been better is if there hadn't been a snow storm keeping people away for the night... I would have loved to see see a full house. Still, it was great to hear songs that spanned the decades...

It was great seeing the Killroos playing again. The band was tight as always and Liana's voice was in top form. They will be playing at Hot Tuna on St. Patrick's Day and if you missed them at The NorVa, you have another chance to hear the best band in Virginia again! Welcome Back!

dada was awesome! I saw the show in Chicago and NorVA- both were excellent. Met the band before the show in Chicago and after at the NorVa. These are rock stars with no attitudes and down to earth. Sincere and convey that they really appreciate their loyal fan base.

These guys can play! Excellent guitar work from Mike Gurley!

Striptease for a guitar lover!! Good God, I am SOooo glad to share this musical landscape with Michael Gurley!! 20 YEARS!! Thank You, dada!! Still able to produce a spine-tingling two hour set, these guys have always had it and have never lost it. See 'em! Buy 'em! Stick by 'em! They are the genuine article!

dada is a band that deserves to be famous. It is their name, poor management, or lack of airplay in the commercial market?.....I have never quite understood it. 3 incredibly talented players, especially michael gurley as the master of the stratocaster. Great harmonies, hooks, dynamics...they are musician's musicians. Their shows are always great, I never get tired of their music, which is very varied, paying homage to the great bands of the 60's, and 70's Sad , to me , that they could not fill the Wilbur.....Looking forward to more new material....and for all the fans out there....you know well why we never tire of dada.....may they record and tour for many years to come!!!

In a sane world, Dada would be covering the airwaves. All three are fantastic musicians in their own right. Together, they have a mojo that very few bands achieve. Michael Gurley is on of the very best rock guitarists in the last 30 years. The band's harmonies are without compare. Somehow they have a synthesis and transmission of the very best of 60's psychedelic music and a sound that is their own and always identifiable. It was a gift to be able to see them again and I appreciate their efforts in keeping good music alive.

Really enjoyed 7Horse that was on first, as they are 2 of the 3 guys that make up Dada. Even though Michael, the lead guitarist, was very ill, he performed extemely well. Overall, this was an outstanding event and we will see them again the next time they're in town.

Dada are one of the best live bands you'll ever see. Severly underrated and under appreciated. These guys woould have been huge if grunge never happened.

It was a great night! Reasonable tickets, a table with a view right down on the band and all our favorite Dada songs! It was like we were back in the 90s!

I'm a loyal fan who loves their stuff, so I'm predjudiced. My third time, second at the Fine Line, the set they played was great. I got to hear a couple live for the first time. As always they performed great, were very personable and met with anyone interested after the show. I will continue to see them any time they come to town and if it's at the Fine Line, that's fine with me, great venue!! Thanx DADA, you guys ROCK!!!!!

I've never been disappointed at any of their live shows. Few trios can create such a full sound. Thanks for the vocal harmonies. Dada is still Dada.

I've seen the band many times and they are always great. The vocal harmonies weren't quite up to the same standard I've heard before but were still good. As a three piece band they kick ass! Can't wait until they release the new CD.

Great show! Covered all the old favorites with a nice diversion into a couple of of covers, Beatles, Stones and a great version of California Dreamin by the Moma's and Papa's.

Dada is only getting better with time, because time is your friend, and time is your pal... Know what I'm saying? I have never, and will never be disappointed with a Dada show. Their level of musicianship is a rare thing to behold in an age where MTV doesn't even mean Music Television anymore. We're in the age of the talentless and the auto-tuned. If you want quality music and a real rock show, do yourself a favor and go watch Dada. Travel by burro if you have to. Get there. The opener, Stealing Seconds, was one of the best openers I've seen as well. Really put on a great show to warm up the crowd of music aficionados. Best of luck guys!

The show was amazing as expected. I've seen them a number of times in the past and will always see them whenever they come through Minnesota which is never enough!

Took awhile for Dada to start and then, as everytime I've seen them, fantastico!!! It's great to hear a trio with such a full sound. with 2 vocalists who could front any band, and top musicianship Dada took the crowd on a great ride. Little fun songs they threw in this time was a reggae version of Beatles- All My Loving, National slide playing that turned into Beatles- I Wanna Be Your Man, and a great harmony cover of Mamas and Papas=California Dreaming.With all their hits and connection to all the devoted fans that night(many who knew all the words to most of their songs) it was great fun to hear Dada again after a few years.

We have seen them many, many times, and this was one of their all time great gigs. One of the things that made it so exciting was the reception given by their rabid fans at The Coach House. Their songs and musical talent was aboslutely stunning. One of the best shows ever!!!!!