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Strong piano-driven pop, heartfelt lyrics, and enchanting vocals have fueled the explosive success of indie pop duo A Great Big World. Having met at New York University, Ian Axel and Chad Vaccarino collaborated on Axel’s independent solo album, Vaccarino co-writing the entire album with Axel. As support grew, the duo toured with acts such as Five For Fighting, Ingrid Michaelson, and Glee’s Matthew Morrison. In 2012, Axel and Vaccarino officially re-formed as A Great Big World, and through a fan-supported Kickstarter campaign, the duo released a six-track EP. Their music has been featured on The Amazing Race, Good Morning America, MTV, ESPN, and Fox’s hit TV series Glee as a cast performance of “This Is the New Year.” After signing to Epic Records in April 2013, their single “Say Something” was featured on Fox’s dancing reality competition So You Think You Can Dance. After hearing the song, pop star Christina Aguilera reached out to Axel and Vaccarino and a re-recorded duet of “Say Something” was released in November 2013. After the premier live performance on NBC’s The Voice, in which Aguilera is a celebrity coach, “Say Something” debuted on Billboard’s Hot 100 and skyrocketed to No. 1 on the iTunes chart. Ticket buyers have flocked to A Great Big World’s concerts with fans praising their whimsical twist on pop music and sincere camaraderie between the duo. Their full-length album Is There Anybody Out There is scheduled for release in January 2014.
The Great Big World concert at Brighton Music Hall on Tuesday night was one of the best concerts we have ever attended. Their music was wonderful and the crowd was very engaged and appreciative. They are two amazing performers and people. I also want to give a shout out to Allie Moss who opened for them, and who has the voice of an angel.
I have always really enjoyed the music of A Great big World. Seeing them in concert was a perfect experience for me, because their music got me through a terrible break up. When chad shared his story about his battle with MS, it really changed how deep the lyrics were in their songs. I appreciate Ian and chad for sharing their music with the world.
My friend and I went to the Brighton Music Hall for A Great Big World: An Evening with Ian and Chad and it was fantastic! The venue was super intimate and the acoustics were solid! Ian and Chad were excellent performers and their opener (Allie Moss) was out of this world too! A very fun, entertaining and wonderful performance!
Went to see A Great Big World which was very good. The guys played their hearts out and really connected with the audience. The band that opened the show rocked the place though. The lead singer said that they had never played in Boston. Will look for them again and hope to hear more of their music. High energy. Good rock/dance music.
The Best Concert Ever so worth the 4 hour drive to see them in Boston.... Was right in the front row standing behind a speaker.... AMAZING TIME.... Meet & Greet so worth the $$. They sang 2 songs before the show for the Meet & Greet.
After their debut album I expected these guys to skyrocket. IS THERE ANYBODY OUT THERE is nearly flawless as far as I'm concerned. I haven't gotten excited about a band since...I was their age, lol. And I'm a 57 year old dad now. We took our 13 year old daughter and it was a very age appropriate event. These "boys" are thoughtful, smart, "spiritual", and all of the things I liked about the music I grew up with. Today most pop bands are singing about sex and the girl or boy gained or lost. BOOOOORING! Not these guys. They sing about feeling good about yourself, about self discovery, about finding home ("Already Home" is possibly the best love song I've heard in years--all of their songs have such depth) wherever you are. Real stuff which connects us to our humanity. Their song writing skills are brilliant and their singing voices are Divine. Ian's whimsical tenor and Chad's passion are a wonderful match. They were both in great voice. The support from the rest of the band was world class. They are paying their dues playing these nightclubs across the USA. I look forward to the next time I see them and I can actually sit in a chair! However, it is great to be able to say, "I saw them at Brighton Music Hall and stood 10 feet from the stage!". A fantastic evening. I'm thrilled that my 13 year old has such a wonderful source of inspiration--hopefully for years to come.
A Great Big World was amazing, and so were their opening act, Secret Weapons! I had the chance to meet Chad and Ian before the show and they were so kind and wonderful. They dedicated songs to a lot of people in the audience and made it such a special night, and there was even a proposal during the meet and greet! I loved every minute of the show and it was incredible being in the front row! They played a lot of their new songs but put in some of their old ones too. This was my second time seeing them perform, and it is definitely not my last time, I can't wait to see them again!!!
I've seen these guys play three times now and can't get enough of them. Their music just makes you feel good. Their lives shows are the best. There is nothing like Ian Axel's voice. And Chad's amazing too. They just look like they are having the BEST time on stage and you'll feel like you're having a great time with them. Try to get VIP passes and meet them because they are the nicest musicians ever. So genuine and sweet.
I've seen A Great Big World once before (summer of 2014) and they performed with such happiness and love both times. I've been a huge fan of the band for two years now and every day I'm more impressed with them. Seeing them this time, I saw how much they have grown as a band and as musicians. They're performance was unforgettable and had the entire crowd singing along to the songs!
I recently started to listening to A Great Big World (a few months ago), and decided to drive 1 1/2 hours to see them. I'm so glad I did, and it makes me wish I would have known about them for longer. I feel I've wasted time not listening to them. Their songs have such meaning, and it was just so fun, overall. I can't wait to see them again!
