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BUILT TO SPILL IN CONCERT:

Alternative legends Built to Spill have helped ticket buyers rock out for more than two decades. From venues like Irving Plaza in NYC to The Mill & Mine in Knoxville, on stage singer/guitarist Doug Martsch leads the band through alt rock gems that move from densely layered six-string onslaughts to heartfelt ballads and back again. Brett Netson and Jim Roth add swirling layers of sound effects and melodic harmony lines to the guitar mayhem, while bassist Jason Albertini keeps tracks fluid with his grooving basslines. Drummer Steve Gere propels the band forward, ensuring that each song reaches its peak before he slowly dismantles the groove. With their 2015 album Untethered Moon still captivating listeners everywhere, the band is taking their one-of-a-kind balance of instrumental mastery and lyrical brilliance to fans across the country.

BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:

After he left infamous Seattle-based band Treepeople in 1992, Doug Martsch (guitar/vocals) returned to his home of Boise, Idaho to start Built to Spill with Brett Netson (guitar/bass) and Ralf Youtz (drums). The three quickly got to work and released their 1993 debut album Ultimate Alternative Wavers. Following a successful run on the 1995 Lollapalooza Tour, the band decided to sign to Warner Bros. Records after the label guaranteed them complete artistic control over their output. Their major label debut Perfect from Now On was released in 1997 and represented a new commercial breakthrough for the band. Built to Spill’s lineup constantly evolved throughout the ‘00s amid extensive touring and such critically acclaimed albums as Ancient Melodies of the Future (2001), You in Reverse (2006), and There Is No Enemy (2009). Following a six-year hiatus, Martsch returned with a fresh Built to Spill lineup for the critically acclaimed 2015 album Untethered Moon.

Reviews

Rating: 4.4 out of 5 based on 167 reviews
  • Rating: 1 out of 5

    Wouldn't go back

    by Riot on 11/19/23The Observatory - Santa Ana

    Thr double booked the venues with side by side and poor audio control. I walked out 40 minutes into the opening band

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    great venue

    by Jerry on 11/14/23South Shore Room at Harrah's Lake Tahoe - Stateline

    First time at Tahoe’s South Shore Room to see one of my favorite bands (Built to Spill). Very nice venue to see a show as you can buy seating tickets or SRO for the floor. Decent size yet still intimate on the feel. One thing that stood out is that the seats rocked back and forth … never seen that at a concert. Overall great experience and place to see a show.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Incredible

    by Ken on 11/13/23South Shore Room at Harrah's Lake Tahoe - Stateline

    It was a fantastic show. Our first time at this great venue. Sound was excellent. Lots of seating and floor space and the band never disappoints

  • Rating: 1 out of 5

    Built to spill.

    by They can play in Bend Oregon and Salt Lake City but miss Boise altogether. on 9/9/23

    Shame on them for skipping boise they play in Bend and Salt Lake City and skip Boise

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    Not the Eddie Hazel, heavy psych of the past.

    by Mr. White on 4/7/23191 Toole - Tucson

    Doug, Melanie and Theresa looked to be having a real good time (especially the girls). But the show lacked the jam out guitar psych I've come to love so much until the last song and encore which reallypunctuated how much I missed that the round.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Best night of my life

    by K. M. on 9/14/22Culture Room - Ft Lauderdale

    Great opening acts, amazing main act. Built to Spill is the best band ever!

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Always great to see BTS

    by gnrbaby on 9/14/22Culture Room - Ft Lauderdale

    Even though they're now a trio, with only Doug on guitar, the show I saw in Fort Lauderdale was a lot of fun. I'll always support this band.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    BTS Rocked

    by JohnnyLib on 9/12/22The Charleston Music Hall - Charleston

    What a phenomenal show! Dug and crew are spectacular live!

  • Rating: 1 out of 5

    Eh...

    by Gb on 9/11/22Greenfield Lake Amphitheater - Wilmington

    Just not a high energy band. (Which is fine) never introduced themselves, never once addressed or interacted with the crowd. Played their songs with no improvisational jamming or anything. All in all, good musicianship but very lackluster performance live

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Killer show!

    by Rob on 9/6/22Irving Plaza - New York

    I had always wanted to see BTS and I’m so glad I got the chance. Doug & Co. were “amazeballs,” as the kids say.