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Belle and Sebastian are a Glaswegian indie band, known for their wistful, intellectual lyrics and melodic style and often compared to musicians such as Nick Drake and bands such as The Smiths. Many believe that they are the definitive sound of modern indie folk in Scotland. They formed in 1996, taking their name from the French children's book, Belle et S�bastien. Their sound is considered to be unusual and distinctive, and it has inspired a loyal following, although the band has never sought widespread commercial success and has in fact often shunned excess media coverage.

Originally signed to Jeepster Records, the band released a number of albums before signing with Rough Trade Records in the UK and Matador Records in the US. Their discography includes the studio albums Tigermilk, famous for being recorded in only three days, and If You're Feeling Sinister. They were both released in 1996, with the well known Boy with the Arab Strap released in 1998, Storytelling in 2002, The Life Pursuit in 2006, and Belle and Sebastian Write About Love in 2010. The band have also appeared on various compilation albums and live albums.

The band has received a number of award nominations, including the BRIT Awards' Best Newcomer, an Ivor Novello and the Mercury Music Prize. They also hosted their own music festival, the Bowlie Weekender, and were voted the Greatest Scottish Band by The List in 2005. Their music has appeared in a range of films, and they have toured throughout the UK, Europe and America. One particularly notable show was at the Hollywood Bowl with the Los Angeles Philharmonic in front of a sell-out crowd of 18,000. Band members also worked to compile a CD collection of fresh children's songs along with a range of artists, including the Flaming Lips and Franz Ferdinand in 2006.

Reviews

Rating: 4.7 out of 5 based on 199 reviews
  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Really nice concert.

    by Ed on 6/6/22Fox Theater - Oakland - Oakland

    I've been a fan for many years and loved to hear old and new tunes. The venue was nice and the quality of the sound was perfect.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Wonderful!

    by Ahha on 6/3/22Paramount Theatre - Seattle

    My daughter and I are fans. We had a great night dancing and singing along.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    All about love and stories

    by Benny on 5/28/22Old National Centre - Indianapolis

    Great music, Great lyrics, Great showmanship! Show took me to another place :) thank for taking us away from it all for a moment ;)

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    What an amazing band

    by Mt Washington on 7/29/19Carnegie Music Hall of Oakland - Pittsburgh

    The continue to be a very "peculiar" band -- in the best way. They are not mainstream. But they are very talented. They all are multi-talented musicians. They had a lot of interaction with the audience including about 30 members come on stage to dance with them. Also spoke (and had photos and video) of spending a free day in and around Pittsburgh.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Perfect evening

    by Jross on 7/24/19Carnegie Music Hall of Oakland - Pittsburgh

    The venue provided a very fulfilling and intimate experience. The beautiful music and poetic lyrics belong in a timeless auditorium, such as the Carnegie. B&S in any other modern cookie cutter venue is a crime. The band played as well as expected and Mr. Murdoch was extremely personable and interactive. A lead singer not flamboyant as Jagger but just as effective with his humbleness. Thank you to B&S for a great night...come back soon

  • Rating: 2 out of 5

    Worst Venue Ever

    by Chelsea on 7/24/19House of Blues Cleveland presented by Cricket Wireless - Cleveland

    The band was great, no complaints about them. I would absolutely go see them again at any other venue on earth. The House Of Blues, though, is by far the worst venue I have ever been to. I was SHOCKED by how bad the acoustics were. It sounded as if I was listening to them play through a wall or in a cave. I would never attend another event at the House Of Blues, even if the tickets were free.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Blinding light

    by Rainbow on 7/21/19Carnegie Music Hall of Oakland - Pittsburgh

    The opening act may have been quite good but the sound quality was terrible. The main act (B & S) was a different story, good sound quality and great performance. Unfortunately there was a nearly constant, powerful stage light aimed directly at our balcony. What's the point of torturing part of the audience by shining a blinding light directly at them, the performers were on the stage, not on our balcony!

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Great show. Disappointing venue operation.

    by Carlwalters2 on 7/21/19Carnegie Music Hall of Oakland - Pittsburgh

    Belle and sebastian were great as expected, no problem with them. However the seats we were sold ended up being used for the sound guts and we had to move to worse seats where my wife could barely see the show. This was told to us like it was funny and we should be ok wirh it. The seats we were given as substitutes were 3 rows back and partially behind a pillar. This could/should have been handled better. Again, belle and sebastian wrre fantastic and nothing negative to say about them at all.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Wow!

    by C. N. on 7/19/19The Danforth Music Hall - Toronto

    I’ve seen Belle and Sebastian several times and this was the best!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    B&S

    by KennethMend on 6/28/18Fox Theater - Oakland - Oakland

    They are the best. Stuart has the ability to put a smile on your face that will last for days.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    My favorite band

    by MuggleBorne on 6/28/18Fox Theater - Oakland - Oakland

    Belle & Sebastian have done more or less the same show for the last 15 years—that’s not a complaint, just a fact. So I went with expectations—but this time around they changed it up! I was a little sad. It seems like the end of an era, but they were great as usual. So much fun. Even without the Arab Strap stage dancers. They didn’t skip the stage dancing, just did it to a different song. It didn’t have quite as much joie de vivre as usual but then again neither do I.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Bell & Sebastian was GREAT!!!!!

    by DJDeere on 6/15/18Tabernacle - Atlanta

    Shows at The Atlanta Tabernacle are always wonderful. I was not let down. Bell & Sebastian did a wide range of songs covering songs from their first album to new music not released yet. I feel a good time was had by all!

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Belle and Sebastian put on a great show!

    by LapsedFM on 6/13/18Tabernacle - Atlanta

    I’ve always wanted to see them play and they’ve definitely still got it! I would have liked to see more from Isobel (she sang one song, but did play multiple instruments). But Stuart’s energy made up for it in spades. He was hilarious and Stevie was an excellent vocal partner and they really played off each other well. There were a few songs I really wish they’d played, by with such a huge catalog, there will always be a few things you’ll wish they’d played. Overall, it was a really fun night and the Tabernacle staff was incredibly polite and friendly (which is sometimes rare in rock venues). Great experience!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Belle & Sebastian make you dance

    by PatrickAHurley on 8/22/17The Chicago Theatre - Chicago

    This was such an outstanding show. I've never seen a band request the audience to come up on stage and dance! It was fantastic. The band was tight and every song delivered with the happy light atmosphere that you would expect. When you leave, you will feel better having seen them. Though - I would like to see them play a smaller venue, maybe multiple shows; as the size of the audience made for a bit of exclusion. So, I suggest Lincoln Hall for multiple shows.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Belle & Sebastian were amazing!!!

    by RoryRue on 8/19/17The Chicago Theatre - Chicago

    This show was hands down one od my favorite concerts I've ever been to. The Chicago theater was a great venue and Belle & Sebastian were just unforgetable! They played a lot of my favorite songs and surprisingly enough i found myself laughing a lot. Stuart Murdoch talked a lot and told a lot of really funny stories. It's a show I will never forget!!!

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    by Anonymous on 8/18/17Paramount Theatre - Seattle

    Brilliant, like sitting around a local pub back home listening to Stuart sing and chat away to his mates whilst Sarah, Stevie, Chris, Richard, Bobbie and Dave played along to his tempo.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    they still go it!

    by lepastis on 8/11/17Paramount Theatre - Seattle

    Belle & Sebastian are great musicians and they have a wonderful and large catalog of tunes. They played from their whole history. Great show!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Belle and Sebastiain alwasy bring it in a special

    by Anonymous on 8/6/17The Mann - Philadelphia

    Great venue with amazing sound that never goes wrong.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Summer Cut 2015

    by realvillagegirl on 9/1/15South Side Ballroom - Dallas

    Loved the new venue, disappointed however in the quality of sound in the smaller area, was hard to appreciate the good bands who were playing but overall, another great concert held by KXT

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Belle & Fantastian!

    by Swoff on 6/24/15Uptown Theater - Kansas City

    Great show. Belle must love KC cause they played a little of everything. Great cuts and some different renditions. Really cool show and fun. They had crowd folk get on stage for some silly dancing to 'Boy' songs. Also they played Judy and the Dream of Horses, much to the delight of the 'raging peeps in the back row.' I appreciated the ensemble, including some local Kansas City violinists! Representing the little Tomato ! Go Royals! I enjoyed the opener, Courtney Barnett. Hope she keeps writing the punk-pop songs.