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BORN RUFFIANS IN CONCERT:

Canadian indie rockers Born Ruffians make driving, post-punk-inspired music full of spindly guitars, syncopated rhythms, and soaring sing-along vocals. At their dynamic live shows the band takes audiences on an epic journey, tearing through anthemic tracks like "I Need a Life" and "Permanent Hesitation" with a mixture of adrenaline-fueled energy and focused intensity. They're masters of tension and release, building suspense with dramatic pauses and adding depth to their songs with ambient guitar textures. Whether they're playing early cuts like "Hummingbird" or performing  songs from their acclaimed 2015 album Ruff, Born Ruffians always impress with their stylish indie rock sound and electrifying stage presence.  

BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:

Born Ruffians formed in Midland, Ontario in 2004 and relocated to Toronto later that year. Their early performances and a growing online reputation attracted the attention of UK imprint Warp Records, and in 2006 the band issued their self-titled debut EP on the label. Lead single "This Sentence Will Ruin/Save Your Life" received heavy airplay on Canadian radio, drawing the band out for extensive touring alongside groups like Franz Ferdinand and Peter Bjorn and John. Their rise continued in 2008 with the release of their full-length debut album Red, Yellow & Blue, which got a boost when it was featured on the popular British drama Skins. More touring followed, including a string of Australian dates for the St. Jerome's Laneway Festival with bands like Girl Talk, Stereolab, and Tame Impala. Born Ruffians’ fourth album Birthmarks was written over the course of three years on the road, and critics hailed the record's mature sound and dynamic, harmony-filled tracks like "Needles". With their fifth album Ruff generating buzz in 2015, Born Ruffians have fans eagerly awaiting to experience the new material in concert.

Reviews

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 based on 18 reviews
  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    This Review Will Ruin/Save Your Life

    by Shelby on 12/11/23

    Oh man. What to Say about this amazing concert and band. I would strongly recommend Checkin Out this band if you haven’t already. Some bands Don’t Live Up to the hype, but that is not the case with Born Ruffians. It’s Tricky to find the best words to truly convey this band’s Dedication to producing authentic, heartfelt music in such a fun and powerful way. I’m One of Those Girls who enjoys an upbeat, high energy show, but even the Types of People who prefer a more mellow energy will want to Come Back for more!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great show!

    by Bex on 12/12/22The Danforth Music Hall - Toronto

    Great stage design with the lights and decor, also love the venue they played in! Sooooo happy they played some old tunes in addition to new stuff! Can’t believe we got a sneak peek into new stuff not out yet and OH CECILIA!!! Can’t wait to see them again!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Amazing

    by Dawn on 6/14/22Constellation Room - Santa Ana

    Born Ruffians is one of the most entertaining live performers I've ever seen. I love this band so much, but watching them live is witnessing true artistry. They give everything on stage, they draw the audience in and seem to thrive off of the energy of the crowd. I've seen them twice in small venues and would go to see them again and again.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Easy to go Backstage with the born ruffians

    by Annoying fan on 5/10/22The Masquerade - Purgatory - Atlanta

    They put on a high energy show and they were very interactive with the fans. Crowd surfing and minimal moshing. They let me and my friend go back stage for pictures and conversation. I'm surprised they aren't more popular bc, to me, at least HALF of there songs are classics.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great show!

    by M. P. on 12/18/18Spirit Hall - Pittsburgh

    Didn’t want it to end. Loved bringing the opener out

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    by ohmygoober on 5/14/18Teragram Ballroom - Los Angeles

    Rad show last night. Spacious venue. Born Ruffians played a great show and their set was beautiful! Cant wait for their return!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Amazing as usual!

    by KaElFe on 11/17/15Teragram Ballroom - Los Angeles

    Born Ruffians were amazing as usual! Very strong live performers. Great venue and great opening band as well.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    by Anonymous on 11/17/15Teragram Ballroom - Los Angeles

    great band with high energy. awesome venue with multiple bars, tons of space, great music, and good vibes.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    born ruffians was really a great show

    by claire0921 on 11/4/15Bowery Ballroom - New York

    this show was actually better than i expected. i love the music, but sometimes shows are kind of boring anyway, you know what i mean? anyway, their setlist was arranged really well that made the show flow well, and made it a lot of fun. would recommend!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Best first concert ever

    by Annalala on 11/1/15The Sinclair - Cambridge

    My fiancée and I had an amazing time. The band is just phenomenaol live and the opening bands were great too. We loved every part of it.