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ALVVAYS IN CONCERT:
Canadian indie pop outfit Alvvays made big moves in 2014, releasing their self-titled debut album to heaps of critical acclaim and a No. 1 spot on the US college charts before hitting the road on a highly anticipated tour. The band's live shows picked up where the album left off, featuring the wry, honest vocals of frontwoman Molly Rankin atop a gauzy wash of distorted guitar, jangly percussion, and vintage synth riffs. Rankin's unaffected voice is an ideal vessel, allowing her conflicted lyrics -- mundane and full of wonder in turns -- to really shine on songs like "Adult Diversion" and "Archie, Marry Me". A rising young act with big things on the horizon, Alvvays has fans eager to experience their nostalgic, fuzzed-out live shows on tour.
BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:
Alvvays formed in Toronto in 2012 around the music of Molly Rankin, a budding singer-songwriter who had previously released a solo EP in 2010. Shortly after that solo outing Rankin teamed up with childhood friend Kerri MacLellan (keyboards) and high school buddy Alec O'Hanley (guitar), and with the addition of bassist Brian "Ginger" Murphy and drummer Phil MacIsaac they became Alvvays. The group spent a couple years honing their sound and building a fanbase with regional shows, and in 2014 they released their self-titled debut album. The record was a success, topping the US college charts and earning praise from critics including Stereogum, Pitchfork, and Rolling Stone. The group made good on their growing reputation, delivering a string of powerful performances on their first headlining tour. Alvvays continues to deliver their high-energy indie sound to enthusiastic ticket buyers across the country, building anticipation for their highly anticipated sophomore album.
Over the course of their career, Alvvays have played venues such as The Depot, the Fillmore, and the Observatory North Park to capacity.
Alvvays songs and playing were great but the sound at Kings Theatre was appalling. I don’t know if that’s an issue with the theatre’s space or an issue with how the sound was set up. Either way, little at the low end and the treble far too brash, actually abrasive - I thought at first the speaker stack nearer us had blown
When you walk into the Kings Theatre you’re seemingly transported back in time. One of the original Loews movie houses, it’s grandeur cannot be understated. Openers Slow Pulp warmed the crowd with their unique blend of dream and edge. The vocals- ethereal, but pointed. Then came Alvvays! The band brims with songs that feel like the listener is simultaneously sitting on a California beach in the early 1960’s, while exploring a new underground NYC club. A fabulous show, great tunes and an appreciative crowd.
Giving Alvvays 5 stars for their performance. Giving 0 stars for the lame crowd in the mezzanine. A group of us were asked to sit down which in over 100 concerts have never had happen. Someone even asked an usher to ask us to sit down. It’s a rock concert not the opera. The concert itself was great and Alvvays had a fantastic set.
thanks for coming out, but .... almost every other band i have seen gives a shout out to the members . "On bass is blah blah! on drums is yadda yadda! "
Alvvays brought this dreamy ambiance to the 9:30 Club I haven’t experienced there before. The set list was well chosen and the set design was unique and not distracting. It makes sense why it sold out!
Flawless in appearance and performance. The Dreampop queen could not disappoint. Gary Kent 🤠
Alvvays never fail to mesmerize. An amazingly tight band and their shows are perfection
I attended this show to see slow pulp and showed up a few minutes after the website said they would begin performing only to find that the 9:30 club barely gave slow pulp a sound check and cut their set short by 30 minutes?? Meaning I did not get to see the band I paid for, on top of that the venue started getting terribly over crowded with people who seemingly only had interest in being there cause it was a place to get drunk, throwing beer at others, people not being mindful of themselves etc, and no mosh pit even to allow the chaos. Alvvays set was amazing but the crowd and the venue cuttings the band I paid for ruined the trip.
Not happy the show got moved to a later time for some reason but Alvvays still put on a great show!
They sounded so good and had great energy and played a wonderful combination of old and new songs.
I was rather excited to see Alvvays at the Wiltern because of it's history and how nice of a venue it is. The whole show was great and the Wiltern was nice. My biggest issue was the mixing of the music. I was standing next to the mixing board the whole night and it was all rather vocal-forward. Really missed out on the intricacies of the band. Also the band walked out to some sort of chanting song which was fine but the low end of the track sounded like the speaker was going to explode.
People sure love wearing their big costume hats indoors when seeing a concert during Halloween. Unfortunately, having great taste in fashion can be rude and annoying for other guests seeing the show also. I’d have to remind people standing in front of me or moving around the crowd that their hat for their costume is blocking my view and everybody else behind them. People paid to see a concert, not someone’s hat.
The band was amazing! The venue on the otherhand was beautiful but confusing I thought the pit and GA were different since the last show I had there had it set like that but for this one it wasnt? Couldnt get pit cause of it but still had a good spot!
I had an amazing time seeing Alvvays and Slow Pulp , They were both amazing ! Such talent and good voices … This was my first experience at a concert , I had so much fun I’ll definitely be buying tickets again next time they come to California…
Amazing performance and great Setlist. The sound quality of the venue definitely beats most of the venues in the OC area.
Show was great, openers were amazing, venue was also really cool and gave out free posters after the show.
Unique show in a very special place. Alvvays are an awesome band and they play live as good as they sound on lp.
I’m beyond grateful to have seen Alvvays in concert for the first time. Their music means so much to me, I really can’t put into worlds how much I love them. They put on such an amazing show! I danced my ass off and sang my heart out. Alvvays, thank you for creating magical music. I love you!!!💙 p.s. The opening band Slow Pulp put on a great show too!
It’s tough to beat The Fillmore for its historical relevance as an iconic venue. And despite loving the band and being hyped to see them perform, when a staff is as courteous and professional as they were on Wednesday, plus a sound engineering crew that doesn’t lazily default to a heavy bass in the mix that so prevalent these days, it makes for a truly unforgettable experience. From the line in, to search, to ticketing, to wristbands, to the bar, to the merch table, to the ushers, to the poster handlers on the way out. Fantastic event.
the band was great. there were unruly mustached Hawaiian shirt wearing ingrates MOSHING (semi-understandable but totally inconsiderate of literally everyone in the immediate vicinity) despite fervent pushback. One even had the gall to taunt me to "have fun" when I was getting involuntarily bashed every 3 seconds. I was in the same spot for over an hour. Unreal.
