Very Disappointed
by Blue Elder on 11/30/22Rogers Place - EdmontonRating: 1 out of 5I went to this concert to see BECK. Then, BECK was no longer part of the show.

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ARCADE FIRE IN CONCERT:
Arcade Fire are the undisputed poster band of indie rock's ascendancy in the musical mainstream, proving with each successive album that it's possible to be both a critical darling and a populist favorite. For 2013's Reflektor, the band teamed up with James Murphy of LCD Soundsystem to record their most ambitious collection of songs yet, topping charts — and critics' best-of lists — around the world. As revered for their frenzied live shows as they are for their records, the band has fans eagerly awaiting the 2014 Reflektor Tour, which includes headlining slots at Coachella and Glastonbury.
FANS WHO BOUGHT TICKETS SAY:
" Had heard so much about how electrifying their live performances were. It wasn't hype. This band puts it all out on the stage. I'll see them again...and again...and again!”
" A huge fan of Arcade Fire and they did not disappoint. Absolutely love their presence. The show was unbelievable."
" The show was amazingly energetic! It was without a doubt one of the best shows I've ever seen."
BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:
When Arcade Fire released their debut full-length Funeral in 2004, critics hailed it as an instant classic, heaping big praise — and even bigger expectations — on the Canadian art rockers. The band delivered on the hype, topping charts around the world in 2007 with Neon Bible and again in 2010 with Suburbs, dark horse winner of Album of the Year at the 2011 Grammy Awards. In 2013 the band released Reflektor to yet another No. 1 spot on the BIllboard 200, also making time amid their busy touring schedule to provide the score for Spike Jonze's film Her.
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I went to this concert to see BECK. Then, BECK was no longer part of the show.
So joyous, so poignant. Musically, they are amazing
The band was great, I have seen them twice before but the crowd was sparse and generally awkward and unhappy. I feel like people either did not show up because of the news about the lead singer or they gave the tickets away to people who did not seem like fans of the band and left after a few songs. Most of the people around me were just like me, they showed up because they couldn't get a refund from Ticketmaster and tried to sell tickets that nobody would buy. I was originally more excited for the opening act Beck, when he cancelled, refunds should definitely been offered. I wish the band or Ticketmaster would have done the right thing and offered refunds to those that were uncomfortable going the the show.
When Beck pulled out of the tour and was replaced by an act nowhere in his league of performers if people wanted a refund they should have been granted one, and also people who felt uncomfortable seeing Arcade Fire with accusations that have been made public. People bought tickets for Beck/Arcade Fire and willing to pay the price. When switched out with a way below level opening act that is bait and switch. Not equal replacement. I have read online some people were finally given refunds after much trolling of online accounts. That should not be how to get a refund. I am no longer buying tickets in advance for any show and I believe others feel the same way. Ticketmaster needs to have people in charge with common sense and not just looking at $$$$ signs.
While Arcade Fire is amazing and put on a great show, when 2/3 bands cancel on a bill, you need to refund. Opening acts were terrible. If Beck and Feist aren’t getting paid, why are tickets being sold at such high prices. Bait and switch at its finest.
Loved the set up with the 2 stages. Every song was magic.
Amazing performance by Arcade Fire. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen a concert that I didn’t want to end! Initially I was upset with the cancellation of the opener but Arcade Fire’s performance made up for it. Their energy and charisma from the start to the end was memorable and engaging.
Beck was supposed to open the show, but another band I never heard of played instead. I couldn’t get a refund when I found out Beck wasn’t playing, so we decided to give it a try. The show was terrible. We put up with the first hour to see the main show, and we’re so disappointed we during the second song. Big waste of money and time!!
The bright lights on the side of the stage were horrific. Sitting in section 04, I could not see anything on the stage whenever the bright side lights were in, which was more than 50% of the time. Visually assaultive. Loved the encore set in the middle of the arena, even though farther from me.
Arcade Fire is so fantastic!! Super talented family band. They have such amazing energy. Go see them!
Honestly skipped this concert. With all the controversy around the group, I didn't feel like it would be as good as the last time I saw them. Wish they would have canceled once Beck dropped out.
The only reason I went was to take my nephew to his first concert and he wanted to see Beck. Turns out Beck dropped out and no one told me so after Boukman Experience played and I figured it out we left I didn’t stay to watch Arcadia Fire cause I don’t know who they are. So needles to say I was ripped off.
One of the best bands to see live currently in existence. Have never seen them have a bad show and their performance in Seattle on their current We Tour is no exception. Amazing as always. ❤️❤️❤️
We may have been more excited to see the opener, Beck, than the main show. We were surprised when Beck never performed. The replacement opener was fantastic and Arcade Fire was amazing. It would have been nice when we bought tickets and were told to expect something, for us to get an update if that expectation changes.
The concert was great. The sound was good. The band interact with the crowd.
We parked in a garage that closed at 11pm. Thought this would be long enough for a show starting at 7. But, after the opener, there was a DJ who played for a VERY long time. This meant we stood shoulder to shoulder in a crowd listening to music we mostly didn't like for an unnecessarily long time. And, it meant we had to leave before Arcade Fire was finished. If we had known about the hour long DJ gig, we would have parked somewhere else.
A superior show in every way. The band just kills it. Regine stole the show with "reflektor".
Super unique. Felt very intimate and thought out regarding the experience of being in the crowd.
Huge packed crowd, amazing vibes and sounds. The visuals were incredible and these guys know how to play. They've had some bad news lately but they came to rock. My first time seeing them and they lived up to the hype. Best rock show I've ever been too!
What sucked is having to get tickets through a capitalist parasite like Ticketmaster that rips off their fans and the artists. Ticketmaster needs to go and be replaced with a fan and artist friendly ticket service that is about "service" not just obscene profits!