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The Show - Agua Caliente Casino
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ECHO & THE BUNNYMEN IN CONCERT:
Formed in the late-'70s wake of punk's first wave, Echo & the Bunnymen forged a unique fusion of post-punk, new wave, and neo-psychedelia that established them as pioneers of a new direction in British rock. Today the band's moody, sophisticated sound is as compelling as ever, and their spellbinding live shows are the perfect place to experience it in the flesh. Whether brooding frontman Ian McCulloch is belting out classics from seminal 1984 album Ocean Rain or performing new material from 2014's Meteorites, Echo & the Bunnymen never fail to mesmerize with muscular musicianship and intense performances on their unforgettable tours.
BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:
Echo & the Bunnymen formed in Liverpool in 1978, taking their name from a list of nonsensical monikers suggested by a friend. The band made their debut in 1979 with "The Pictures on My Wall", released on the now-legendary Mute Records imprint. Their 1980 album debut Crocodiles was a critical and commercial success, cracking the UK Top 20 and setting the stage for the success of sophomore album Heaven Up Here, which reached the Top 10 in 1981. Their chart run continued in 1983 with third album Porcupine, the vessel for hit singles "The Back of Love" and "The Cutter" and predecessor to the band's landmark 1984 album Ocean Rain, widely considered by critics as the pinnacle of their '80s output. After taking a hiatus between 1993-1996 the band reformed with a vengeance, scoring another Top 10 hit with "Nothing Lasts Forever" and delivering a powerful series of performances on tour. With their 12th studio album Meteorites hitting shelves in 2104, Echo & the Bunnymen have fans eagerly awaiting their next live shows. Previously, Echo & the Bunnymen has sold out venues to capacity, like The Fillmore (Minneapolis) and Fox Theater (Oakland).
FANS WHO BOUGHT TICKETS SAY:
"Amazing show. Ian's voice has not changed a bit. The band sounds the same as the first time I heard them. Bravo!"
"The Bunnymen did amazing renditions of their albums. The improvisation on Crocodiles brought back many great live memories of Bunnymen past shows."
"It was an amazing show. The band sounded incredible and Ian was very much a dynamic presence. Two complete albums were played, along with encores, so it was definitely a show to remember."
Tragically, that's about all I can say. While the band sounded great, and the music was incredibly moving for longtime fans, 40 years of smoking has taken its toll on the voice of a generation. If you saw them back in the day, cherish those memories and skip this tour.
Wonderful show, very memorable. One of the few bands that I would see again if given the chance.
The Fillmore is fundamentally a good place to see a concert. However, when it sells out, there is no place to move, stand, or get out of the way. When that many people are packed into a space, everyone is on edge and it can take the fun out of it. Either make that place bigger or sell fewer tickets.
Great venue with god sound. Local opening act was impressive and performed well. Echo and the Bunnymen sounded great and played two sets but it anti-climatically on the second encore with Ian walking off in the middle of a song.
I love seeing 80s bands and the chance to see Echo was one I couldn't pass up. Sadly, Ian McCulloch is one of those rockers whose lifestyle has seemingly resulted in him no longer being able to sing. He spent most of the show speaking the lyrics rather than singing them. I'll never stop loving some of their classic 80s songs but I will NOT be prioritizing future live shows.
I enjoyed seeing Echo & the Bunnymen. The crowd was full of my people -- men and women of a certain age that if they grew up in the DC area, listed to WHFS where they got to know this band. I think Ian's voice was off the night of the concert I attended. He didn't seem able to hit the higher notes that we all remember from the album. I don't know if it was just the performance I attended and he was tired from other gigs, or if this is the new normal. Hey -- I can't hit the notes I used to hit either. I would not let it keep you from attending a performance if you get the chance.
Great show overall on all levels. My only complaint is that sadly the stage was so dark it was impossible to get any pictures of the band. We want pictures to preserve our memories of the show, so please consider your venue’s other guests that are NOT seated on the stage level or floor area (they have a better view of the stage) the rest of us need lights focused on the stage and not focused on the crowd or hardly any lights at all on the stage as happened throughout this show.
Sounded awesome! Im so happy I was able to go. I wasnt sure what was going to happen, but the show was exceptional.
Echo & the Bunnymen put on an outstanding show, sounded just as good now as they did back in the day. A great show with all the hits prevailed.
Great band to see live. Ian still has it. He can get the crowd going
