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Porcupine Tree on Tour
Rediscover the progressive music of one of Britain's most innovative and universally admired rock bands, Porcupine Tree. After being on hiatus for over a decade, Porcupine Tree will be officially returning to the stage as a three-piece outfit made up of frontman Steve Wilson, drummer Gavin Harrison and keyboardist Richard Barbier. All three were members of the band during the last Porcupine Tree tour in support of The Incident (2009), their commercially triumphant studio album that climbed up the charts and reached the the Top 25 on the U.S. and UK charts. Between 2002 and 2010, this long-standing lineup released at least five original albums, reissued another three remastered versions, put out several EPs, created their own record label, performed multiple live demos, and even added a handful of live concert films to their impressive body of work. They became masters of their ambient, electronic soundscapes, remastering albums like In Absentia (2002) with a 5.1 surround-sound version that later won the award for Best 5.1 Mix at the 2004 Surround Sound Music awards. Other accomplishments include a nomination for Best Surround Sound Album of the Year at the Grammy Awards and winning Album of the Year at the Classic Rock Magazine Awards for Fear of a Blank Planet (2007). Fans who remember seeing Porcupine Tree live in concert at the Royal Albert Hall in 2010 (their biggest show ever and final performance before the group's hiatus) will testify to the flawless execution of their ethereal but dramatic songs -- some of which span well over 15 minutes long -- with an ability to enter your mind and place you in a mesmerizing trance, your focus channeled on the visuals, while the vocals and instruments carry you away with shivers down your spine. Now is your chance to see Porcupine Tree in concert on their reunion tour as they travel across the country and prepare for what could be their final bow.
Porcupine Tree Live in Concert
Steve Wilson originally formed Porcupine Tree in 1987 using the pseudonym as an outlet for his psychedelic pop solo recordings. The project evolved into a proper band in the early 1990s. The expansion to Porcupine Tree's lineup allowed Wilson to explore his musical genius both in the studio on record and live onstage. Led by relentless creativity and a stubborn refusal to give the people merely more of what they wanted, Wilson continuously pushed the envelope on musical experimentation. He steered their early songs away from an original style resonant with psychedelic space rock and steered the band in a more progressive direction similar to that of Pink Floyd. Porcupine Tree's sound evolved almost as often as the band changed record labels, bouncing between Delerium, Snapper, Lava, Roadrunner, Atlantic, and Kscope, to name just a few. After signing with Kscope, they leaned into more of the mainstream, alternative rock genre with influences from the Beach Boys, then switched to progressive metal following a deal with Lava/Atlantic records in 2002. During the reformation announcement back in November 2021, Porcupine Tree simultaneously released their new single "Harridan," a prequel to their 2022 album Closure/Continuation.
21 songs Over 3 hours start to finish. Amazing performance. Most of the new album played. Best of the PT Classics AND Some surprise Deeeeep cuts. So glad I took the opportunity to see this band. Experience of a lifetime for a passionate fan.
I've attended more concerts throughout the years than I can count. But Porcupine Tree, at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, was truly one of the best I've ever attended. This Prog Rock band is one of the tightest musically that I have heard. And the production was superb! Each member excelled beyond my expectations. Each song, both old and new, was mesmerizing. Steven Wilson is the genius behind the compositions. He's truly a Renaissance Man. Each musician, technically, was flawless. We have followed Porcupine Tree since their inception, and only hope they can find one more album (or more!) so we can hang on to and enjoy Porcupine Tree just a little longer.
I didn't fallow this band, and didn't know what to expect. but was surprised and very pleased with the show. Anew fan now.
Go go see and listen for yourself and as for the jerks, always put a fly in the anointment.
The energy level that evening seemed low at first, but Steven warmed up about a 1/3 the way in. I was happy with the mix of old and new songs. But my only real complaint: who thought it was a good idea to shine white strobes in the audience's eyes every 10 minutes?? Sheesh
Porcupine Tree is the best band ever!! 2nd half was just too good!
The Masonic is an excellent venue for attending a show. From security, to the bar staff prior to entering there concert hall itself was dynamite. The show kicked of more or less on time and for any fan new or old the set list covered a great representation of fan favorites and personally I loved the performance of the just released album. Steven Wilson of course is a showman and held forth almighty. McStine and Navarro is great additions or replacement some will say in joining Wilson, Barbieri and rock solid Gavin Harrison that is always a joy to listen to. The performance was a solid 5 out of 5.
I loved the venue, it was beautiful with lots of facilities. I hated the volume of the concert, it needed to be louder, but they have sound requirements and could not crank it up! Steven Wilson apologized to the audience a couple of times telling us he wishes he could crank it up, but there are expensive fines if they do. But the show, WOW, I love PT live!! Not sure if I would go back to that venue though because of the sound requirement. We also saw PT in San Francisco Masonic Auditorium and the sound there was awesome as was the show!!
The Greek (Sans Parking) is always an amazing experience! Porcupine Tree was great, sadly the sound volume at the Greek has never been loud enough... Understandably. All in all another great eve at The Greek. I more enjoyed Steve WIlson/Porcupine un smaller venues but certainly understand the need to sell more tickets.
1st time at the Greek Theater, in LA BEAUTIFUL VENUE !!! The sound was perfect, the Band primed for a great show as always The New Album? Played very well live as always was the case with past tours & albums If I had one complaint????? No Swag available at this near end of tour.. No T shirts above Large and very few other items. Very disappointing…..
