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BELLY IN CONCERT:
'90s indie darlings Belly ended a two-decade hiatus in 2016 with an unexpected reunion tour that thrilled fans and proved the band has lost none of their fuzzed-out edge. In concert Belly hasn't missed a beat – the verve and energy they bring to the stage is a throwback to alternative rock's heyday, and fans are all too happy to relive the distortion-driven goodness of favorites like "Feed the Tree" and "Now They'll Sleep." Singer and guitarist Tanya Donelly sounds as good as ever, and the sweetness her inviting vocals bring to the mix remains the perfect foil to the band's hard-hitting tunes. With new material in the works and ticket buyers lining up to celebrate their reunion, Belly is back and ready to rock fans with a nostalgic blast from the alt-rock past.
BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:
Belly was formed in Boston in 1991 by former Throwing Muses and The Breeders member Tanya Donnelly. She teamed up with Fred Abong (bass) and brothers Tom and Chris Gorman (guitar and drums respectively), and in 1992 the foursome released their debut EP Slow Dust to a No. 1 spot on the UK Indie Chart. They followed up in 1993 with their full-length debut Star, a No. 2 hit on the UK Albums Chart that also found stateside success thanks to popular singles "Feed the Trees" and "Gepetto." The album firmly established Belly as indie rock royalty – they finished out 1993 touring with Radiohead and The Cranberries, and in 1994 they received Grammy nominations for Best Alternative Album and Best New Artist. Following the release of Star, bassist Fred Abong was replaced with former metal guitarist Gail Greenwood, and her aggressive style led the band to pursue a more rock and roll-oriented direction on their 1995 sophomore album King. The new sound didn't resonate as strongly with fans as their previous work, and in 1996 Donelly broke up the band to pursue a solo career. Since reuniting in 2016 Belly has been a whirlwind of activity, delivering powerhouse performances on tour and working hard on new material.
King could be released today and would be considered a great album. the fact it is 30 years old and still sounds brilliant meant a magical evening was had. hearing it in its entirety, then a second set of other songs was top quality.
Incredible show at the Paradise Rock Club. One of the best shows I've been to.
Extremely grateful for the staff at Paradise Rock Club. While attending the concert, my friend needed emergency medical assistance. They treated her with dignity and respect. Were attentive for her well-being and went above and beyond. The paramedics arrived and transported us to the nearest ER. I traveled from FL and she traveled from TN for the show, although we had to leave, we had a very positive experience and I can't thank the staff enough for the care they provided. A very heartfelt thank you for everyone involved
Loved the show, loved the venue. Cool crowd, great set, and the Parkington Sisters joining the band was a stroke of genius.
Belly is such a special band. Those who know, know. Tanya is one of the greatest songwriters of our time. They have all brought such Muse (😄) to our life. We thank them for that. Please play live more!!!
Such a great band! Best show in forever. You have to see them live to understand. 30+ years and still going strong.
Without doubt one of the greatest shows I have been to. The fact a 90s great band is still rocking out now and producing new top notch music is brilliant. The old songs are still magic. The new songs are quality. Add the parkington sisters who elevated the show to even higher levels? So so so good.
Without doubt one of the greatest shows I have been to. The fact a 90s great band is still rocking out now and producing new top notch music is brilliant. The old songs are still magic. The new songs are quality. Add the parkington sisters who elevated the show to even higher levels? So so so good.
Without doubt one of the greatest shows I have been to. The fact a 90s great band is still rocking out now and producing new top notch music is brilliant. The old songs are still magic. The new songs are quality. Add the parkington sisters who elevated the show to even higher levels? So so so good.
The show was great! Band and vocals sounded well mixed. Stage presence felt relaxed and musically tight.
