What a blast!
by stac on 5/15/24The Ritz - RaleighEnjoyed the show and the venue. Appreciated the guards for stepping in when it got too rowdy. What a great show by Mr Bungle!
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Mr. Bungle on Tour
Inventive and experimental rock band Mr. Bungle's avant-garde style includes a unique blend of of instrumentation and genres that can include ska, death metal, jazz, lounge, pop, Middle Eastern, surf and funk, and more. Mr. Bungle's hybrid sound invites listeners on a sonic rollercoaster ride, hopping from genre to genre. This unique sound has amassed them a global cult following.
They released their first studio album, Mr. Bungle, after signing with Warner Bros in 1991. Their next album, Disco Volante, was released in 1995, followed by California in 1999. The Raging Wrath of the Easter Bunny Demo was released as a full-length album in 2020.
With their genre-defying, sonic experimentation, there's never a dull moment at a Mr. Bungle concert.
Mr. Bungle Live in Concert
Having reunited in 2020, Mr. Bungle's lineup includes Mike Patton (lead vocals), Trey Spruance (lead guitar), Trevor Dunn (bass), Dave Lombardo (drums), and Scott Ian (rhythm guitar). Ian was a member of the pioneering thrash metal band Anthrax, and Lombardo was Slayer's former drummer and has worked with hardcore punk groups like the Suicidal Tendencies and Dead Cross. Patton and Spruance are original members of Mr. Bungle.
Originally formed in Eureka, California, by high school buddies, the first iteration of Mr. Bungle consisted of Dunn, Danny Heifetz (drums), Theo Lengyel (alto saxophone), Clinton McKinnon (tenor saxophone), Patton, and Spruance. The band's name comes from a '60s children's educational film that was later featured in Pee-wee Herman's first HBO special. Mr. Bungle reformed in 2020 for what was supposed to be three shows in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Brooklyn. The plan was to perform their 1986 demo -- The Raging Wrath of the Easter Bunny Demo -- in its entirety, but demand for tickets was so high that additional nights were added, and the spark to tour was ignited.
Mr. Bungle's unique sound has influenced legendary artists like Korn, System of a Down, Incubus, and Uncle Kracker.
Enjoyed the show and the venue. Appreciated the guards for stepping in when it got too rowdy. What a great show by Mr Bungle!
Really enjoyed seeing muscians I grew up listening to.
Attempted to see Mr. Bungle in 1999, show was sold out. We're great when I finally saw them. Played with speed and precision. Great event. Now, $8 PBR at venue, c'mon.
Saw them in 1991 on the tour for the first record. One of my fave bands of all time. The guys are still crushing, even tho it sounds very different now. No one does stage banter like Patton. I’ll never miss a Bungle show!
The Tabernacle is an amazing venue unlike any you've ever seen! It's an old opera building that was last used as a church before becoming a music venue and every inch is decorated in a Boho style that provides a unique experience. The musicians of Mr Bungle are all very accomplished and quite diverse, being masters in their fields of expertise. The show was very entertaining and what I enjoyed the most were the covers of with '70s TV sitcom, Welcome Back Carter and Hopelessly Devoted To You, from the movie, Grease. Mike Patton's voice has a six octave range, which is more than you will find in most performers.
Great show! Would definitely go see them again and the Tabernacle is a fantastic venue with great sound! It’s Mike, Trevor, Trey with special guests The Dave Lombardo and Scott Ian. I love the debut self title Bungle album but Raging Wrath feeds the 80’s Thrash craving! Bummed I lost the tour shirt I bought in the pit and wish I could order one but that’s the cost of having a good time!
The band was in fine heavy form, with a lot of energy. And I loved the mellow covers/send-ups -- 'I'm Not In Love', 'True', 'Summer Breeze' -- they were great fun. But, instead of the yuck-yuck, perhaps some 3rd album cuts could have been included to temper the heavy stuff? All the heavy songs seemed to run together and got a bit monotonous after a while. Could have used more 1st album cuts* to 1) stay heavy and 2) avoid the monochrome sound (*only 1 song was included AND was only partial). These things could have been done, if show was more than 85 minutes long --- but it wasn't. Not Cool.
I was waiting for this show for a long time. Starting with the crazy-mind-blowing opening act with Otto Von Schirach and then Mr. Bungle with a TOP line up. Great venue, with great Security employees and great price for a great show. This is how live acts can survive.
Seriously, i was so excited to see the band and the security didn't have the man power to trow out crow surfers. There were understaffed and lacked man power to keep people safe.i an so sad as i had to worry about what was coming from behind. Could fully enjoy the show because they let the same people kick and land on people and they were flailing about. It is negligent.
I saw Mr. Bungle when I was 20 in Houston during the California tour. It was, by far, the best concert experience of my life. Having grown up listening to Mr. Bungle since I was around 13, their music has always been so important to me. Seeing them 20+ years later with thrash legends Dave Lombardo and Scott Ian was seriously magical. Bungle remains the best concert experience of my life. 🤘