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TELEVISION IN CONCERT:

New York art punk luminaries Television remain one of the most important and influential band's bands of to emerge from the late '70s Lower East Side rock scene. Indeed, Pitchfork awarded their seminal 1977 debut Marquis Moon a perfect ten more than 25 years after its release -- a testament to the band's lasting importance among younger generations. Tom Verlaine and company have been flooring fans on their latest tour, and they'll continue to do so as they treat ticket buyers to more elegant playing, dignified onstage banter, and beautifully updated renditions of classics "Marquis Moon" and "Torn Curtain."

BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:

Formed by childhood friends Tom Verlaine and Richard Hell in 1973, Television got their start playing such legendary New York City gigs as CBGB and Max's Kansas City.  Boasting the unique unique technique of interlocking dual guitarists Verlaine and Richard Lloyd, the band's 1977 debut album Marquis Moon was an unquestionable success among critics and fans, landing on charts in various European countries and resulting in extensive touring. Despite the success of their debut, the group disbanded shortly after the release of their 1978 sophomore album Adventure, only to reunite in 1992 for an eponymous third album. Since then, they have performed live sporadically, most notably in 2001 for the All Tomorrow's Parties festival in England. Back on the road, Television will treat fans to the greatest hits from their epochal discography.

Reviews

Rating: 4.9 out of 5 based on 20 reviews
  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great Show!

    by BMKShow on 10/3/17Teragram Ballroom - Los Angeles

    Tom Verlaine is absolutely riveting in concert. The whole band was sharp, really stretching out each song and putting on a guitar clinic for the obviously numerous players in attendance. Can't wait to see them again.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Live Television is Great!!

    by Diglicious on 10/3/17Teragram Ballroom - Los Angeles

    After four decades and a few missed opportunities, I finally got to see Television, one of best bands to come out of he 1970s. Their set focused largely on Marquee Moon (they played the entire album except for "Torn Curtain"), although they also played a track from their eponymous 1992 release and a few other assorted rarities (included early single "Little Johnny Jewel"). Surprisingly, they did nothing from their second (and only other) official release, Adventure. Nonetheless, it was exciting for me to finally see them, and they did not disappoint. Excellent players playing excellent music.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Ecstatic Joy!

    by djodjodjo on 10/2/17Teragram Ballroom - Los Angeles

    So...perfect. A singular experience. One of the great bands.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Television Live at the Neptune

    by Juneaudelinquent on 9/29/17Neptune Theatre - Seattle

    This was the second time I have seen Television in Seattle. I have to say this was an awesome show mixing songs from "Marquee Moon" with tracks from other sources. They played a cut that didn't make "Marquee Moon" which was really good. I enjoyed the relaxed feel of the concert and the Neptune is one of my favorite venues - smaller and more intimate, but yet big enough to host a good number of fans. Performance, lighting and sound were all excellent.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Television 2017

    by CKchanteuse on 9/28/17Neptune Theatre - Seattle

    Exceeded all expectations and hope of reliving the cosmic excitement of my youth. Amazing venue to experience Television. This band has always commanded top notch sound and atmosphere without any of the cheesy frostings that other outfits tend to glamor their performance with. Finally, after wandering around listening to bland bands for so long, Television came to Seattle, mind blown - mission accomplished. brava Television brava, please come around again soon, and at the Neptune. Ck, originally from Boston, MA The Rat

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Don't change the channel!

    by OccamsShaver on 10/7/15The Wilbur - Boston

    This was my first time seeing Television live. It was a great show. While I would have loved to see Richard Lloyd, Jimmy Rip was great (as of course Tom Verlaine is). Marquee Moon... Friction... Venus De Milo... yes yes yes.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Television & Verlaine Getting Better

    by Asitreadalong on 10/7/15The Wilbur - Boston

    Television and Tom Verlaine, getting better? Yes! This is the second show in Boston in the past year + and after touring on and off during the last visit the band has gotten even better. This is a guitar players band and although these songs are more than 40 years old they are as modern today as they were when first written. Verlaine is as unique a guitarist as Hendrix and Zappa and would make Roy Buchanan proud. There are very few bands I could go see weekly but this is one of them.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Television was great!

    by MMAZZ1 on 10/7/15The Wilbur - Boston

    The concert was great.Television played exactly what I wanted plus more.Great place to see a band.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    HYPNOTIZING!!! TELEVISION!!!

    by TheSNOWS on 7/8/15Teragram Ballroom - Los Angeles

    Television!!! Please come back to Los Angeles ASAP!!! The venue teragram ballroom is amazing!!! Cannot wait to go back!!!

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Great to see Television

    by LimeysHouse on 7/6/15Teragram Ballroom - Los Angeles

    A little sad to not have Richard Loyd in the lineup, but Jimmy Rip was very good. The set was heavy on slower songs and very little from the 1992 album, which was somewhat disappointing. I heard the set was different the night before so that's good that they are mixing it up. Highlight was Tom's guitar playing on "Friction". Duh. Liked the Teragram Ballroom quite a bit, three bars and a great size. Management did not oversell the place which I appreciated.