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Belle and Sebastian are a Glaswegian indie band, known for their wistful, intellectual lyrics and melodic style and often compared to musicians such as Nick Drake and bands such as The Smiths. Many believe that they are the definitive sound of modern indie folk in Scotland. They formed in 1996, taking their name from the French children's book, Belle et S�bastien. Their sound is considered to be unusual and distinctive, and it has inspired a loyal following, although the band has never sought widespread commercial success and has in fact often shunned excess media coverage.

Originally signed to Jeepster Records, the band released a number of albums before signing with Rough Trade Records in the UK and Matador Records in the US. Their discography includes the studio albums Tigermilk, famous for being recorded in only three days, and If You're Feeling Sinister. They were both released in 1996, with the well known Boy with the Arab Strap released in 1998, Storytelling in 2002, The Life Pursuit in 2006, and Belle and Sebastian Write About Love in 2010. The band have also appeared on various compilation albums and live albums.

The band has received a number of award nominations, including the BRIT Awards' Best Newcomer, an Ivor Novello and the Mercury Music Prize. They also hosted their own music festival, the Bowlie Weekender, and were voted the Greatest Scottish Band by The List in 2005. Their music has appeared in a range of films, and they have toured throughout the UK, Europe and America. One particularly notable show was at the Hollywood Bowl with the Los Angeles Philharmonic in front of a sell-out crowd of 18,000. Band members also worked to compile a CD collection of fresh children's songs along with a range of artists, including the Flaming Lips and Franz Ferdinand in 2006.

Reviews

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 based on 215 reviews
  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Loved all the music, venue could improve for soft music!

    by Meg on 5/13/24Fillmore Auditorium (Denver) - Denver

    The musicians (The Weather Station as opener, Belle & Sebastian as headliner) were absolutely phenomenal and wonderful. I have zero complaints about them and their performances. They are shining stars and they make me so happy. However, it was EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTING that the venue did not lower lights and increase sound for the opener's performance. The Weather Station is normally a band with maybe 6 people at least, and they had to do an acoustic set instead with just 2 people, the singer and her guitar and another guitar player. Once again, their performance was top-notch. But the venue should have lowered the ALL lights significantly once they took the stage, which they massively failed to do even after she asked for it. Then a bunch of people were talking and having loud conversation during her quiet and beautiful set. Where was the venue to encourage people to pipe down? And what is wrong with people in Denver showing such massive disrespect to this amazing singer/songwriter??? The Weather Station is one of the best bands around with some of the greatest songs, and the lead singer/songwriter has the most beautiful voice around. I wish the venue had treated them the way they treated the headliner. Otherwise, all the staff at the venue--bartenders, greeters, id checkers, coat-checker, ticket checkers, guards, etc,-- were totally sweet and kind and wonderful. I'm not sure where the blame lies on the venue not doing enough for the opener, but surely it is not with all the wonderful service industry and security workers at their venue. Thank you to them all and to the performers. Listen to The Weather Station!!! You won't regret it.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    One of the best shows I've ever seen

    by Toemily on 5/9/24The Salt Shed Indoors (Shed) - Chicago

    This was such a great night: the opening acts were excellent, and Belle & Sebastian played a ton of songs that I've loved for years. This is such a fun venue with great food, and I had a fabulous time!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great Show!

    by Chris Egg on 5/7/24The Salt Shed Indoors (Shed) - Chicago

    The band was great as always! The venue was nice, but I am not a fan of the GA section. It’s longer rather than wide, and very difficult to see if you are shorter (I’m 5’5” and had no view).

  • Rating: 2 out of 5

    Great band, bad venue

    by Bk on 5/7/24The Salt Shed Indoors (Shed) - Chicago

    The band was great, as always. General admission got me standing room in a crowded floor of 300 people and no way to see the band. Should’ve paid extra for a seat. Plus there weren’t any chairs in the bar/food area either. People were sitting on the floor. Belle and Sebastian played the Riviera last time and it was such a better venue! Skip the Salt Shed.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Our second time in Anthem

    by Ava on 5/5/24The Anthem - Washington

    Awesome show. Loved to get paper tickets as we can save them for display of the shows we had seen over the last 25 years (the last Belle and Sebastian show we saw was in 2002 in 9:30 club). Really appreciated that Anthem had cups of free water available for anyone. Also the food we got was very good, I think it was steamed buns with pork belly.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Belle and Sebastian = Perfection

    by Shellboat on 5/5/24The Anthem - Washington

    Nonstop fun from start to finish. They put on a fantastic show and sounded superb! They've made a new fan in me.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Brooklyn Paramount Rocks!

    by PerryParker on 5/4/24Brooklyn Paramount - Brooklyn

    Went to the Brooklyn Paramount for the first time to see my beloved Belle and Sebastian. What a beautiful new venue! A great place to see a show, all the staff was super-nice, I loved the selection of whiskeys at the bar. Just minutes from Manhattan. Can’t wait to go back there!

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    Meh

    by NJ on 5/2/24History - Toronto

    Solid venue, suboptimal performance. Or maybe I'm just not a fan of the band as much as I was 20 yrs ago 🤷🏿‍♂️

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Amazing Show😎👏📈

    by Wingnut on 5/2/24History - Toronto

    Very interesting and entertaining. The backscreen with customized background videos for every song was a bonus, and enhanced the experience. Loved the fun banter with the audience - fun show

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great, Great concert

    by Gustavo on 5/1/24MTELUS - Montreal

    Amazing front man, ambience, great concert of this influential band