Bon Iver, Maine
by Finn on 6/13/22Thompson's Point - PortlandExcellent group, music fabulous! Love Bon Iver! Waited over two years to see them due to the pandemic!! Bring them back to Portland, ME! PLEASE! ❤️🎈🎉
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Bon Iver in Concert
With his 2007 debut album, Justin Vernon demonstrated the therapeutic, soul-cleansing properties of isolating yourself from the world in a wooden shed.
Distraught over breakups with both his girlfriend and his band (DeYarmond Edison) while recovering from a bout of mononucleosis, Vernon disappeared into the woods of his native Wisconsin in the dead of winter. He emerged with For Emma, Forever Ago, a disarming set of raw folk-rock confessionals fueled by tense acoustic strums and Vernon's pained, preternaturally soulful croon. (In keeping with the album's frigid recording environment, Vernon adopted the alias Bon Iver — a variation on the French term "bon hiver," or "good winter," which he heard used as a salutation on the 1990s TV show Northern Exposure.)
The album's unvarnished approach made Vernon an anomaly in a North American indie-rock scene otherwise dominated by the maximalist likes of Arcade Fire and Animal Collective, but its intense emotional wallop reverberated far beyond the underground. After his songs permeated the mainstream through placements on shows like Grey's Anatomy and House, Vernon found himself both getting sampled on and providing backing vocals to Kanye West's 2010 magnum opus, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy.
That guest appearance transformed Vernon into an unlikely hot property in the hip-hop world, with the singer later turning up on tracks by Travis Scott, Vince Staples, and Lizzo, among others. Between his myriad collaborations and side groups (which include his partnership with The National's Aaron Dessner as Big Red Machine), Bon Iver albums tend to appear only every five years or so. But each one is a major event, signaling a radical change in approach. On 2011's Grammy Award–winning self-titled effort, Vernon's wounded balladry acquired a dreamy, soft-focus splendor, and 2016's 22, A Million recast that velvet-smooth voice against a mutating backdrop of burbling electronics and fractured beats.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Rating: 5 out of 5 Completely captivating + full of character
by Hay on 6/13/22Thompson's Point - PortlandBeyond my wildest dreams! Bucket list concert + 2 year wait from rescheduled show..genuinely vibrations through the ground into our hearts! SO talented.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Just wow
by J. C. on 6/13/22Thompson's Point - PortlandOne of the best live performances I've been to. The double drum kit and bass are still thumping in my chest. Can't wait to see them again. And again.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Awrsome
by Pat on 6/13/22Thompson's Point - PortlandThey were AMAZING!!! The venue was incredible, the weather was perfect and Bon Iver was fantastic. Great show!!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Flawless
by Swake on 6/13/22Thompson's Point - PortlandThird time seeing Bon Iver. Complex music that is totally accessible and each time is more refined. Justin Vernon captured the audience with every song and exhibited his usual unpretentious gentle nature. Hope I get to see him a fourth time sometime in the future.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Bon Iver
by BillyMac on 6/13/22Thompson's Point - PortlandGood show and venue Wish he played more newer stuff but all good Pretty easy in and out Probably need to communicate the lawn chair section cut-off better- didn’t affect us but some folks had to ditch chairs No hard booze? I don’t drink beer or seltzer would’ve been nice to grab a bourbon or whiskey
Rating: 5 out of 5 Bon Iver - Thompson's Point - Portland, Maine - 6/10/22
by John on 6/13/22Thompson's Point - PortlandWhat a great overall evening for a musical, natural, and social experience. Beautiful evening, culminating in a gorgeous sunset. Great beer and food truck choices. Wonderful warmup by Bonny Light Horseman, and exquisite show by Bon Iver. Thanks to Thompson's Point and the Planet Earth for such an enjoyable overall experience!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Bon Iver Killed It
by RoaringForest on 6/13/22Thompson's Point - PortlandWas not sure what to expect from Thompson's Point venue, but we loved it. Outdoors, food trucks, etc. Very easy to get to and navigate once inside. No idea how many people were there. Justin Vernon and crew simply killed it. We've never seen them live and this was a show rescheduled from prior year(s?) due to Covid. I'd watched a slew of his live performances and was expecting a great show, and expectations were completely met. I could not believe how good it sounded in the outdoor venue. People were cool and we all were just on a mellow, Bon Iver vibe. I cannot wait to see them again. And again. And again. We remarked afterwards at the age diversity and overall good feeling of the crowd and the band. Bon Iver killed it.
Rating: 3 out of 5 All about the bass
by J on 6/11/22Artpark Mainstage Theater - LewistonIt was hard to hear any of the lyrics my whole body was vibrating from the amount of bass Along with our seats Disappointing
Rating: 5 out of 5 a banger
by erinl on 6/10/22Artpark Mainstage Theater - LewistonVisuals and lighting were great, Justin’s vocals were incredible and it was overall a great vibe. Really liked the encore and was so happy they played re: Stacks during it. Great setlist.
Rating: 1 out of 5 Poor stage visibility
by Lauri on 6/10/22Artpark Mainstage Theater - LewistonWe were seated in BB stage right, and we’re not able to see the vocalists becAsue they were at stage right. The artists did not move at all throughout the performance and so our view was extremely limited. The large speaker that hangs down from the ceiling restricted our view of the stage and the performers. Very disappointing.
Rating: 4 out of 5 Great band, good experience
by M. S. on 6/3/22I saw Bon Iver in ATL in April at Cadence Bank Amphitheater. Overall, it was a great show and setlist and would recommend! I had never been to a Bon Iver show before this, so maybe it’s just the vibe, but 90% of the people were sitting down the whole time. I personally really enjoy standing up and singing when an artist is performing, but I was further in the back on second level, so I wasn’t comfortable being the only one standing up the entirety of the show. I sat in a row against a wall, and I had so many people walk in front of me. I guess everyone in the back decided they just had to get drinks/use the restroom basically during the whole show. I love going to concerts to listen to the artists and music, so it’s kind of annoying when people go just to drink and hang out. I’m not really sure if it was the venue/setting itself or if this is most of the crowds at Bon Iver shows.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Magical
by Kelsie on 4/25/22The St. Augustine Amphitheatre - St AugustineSuch a great show, worth every penny and then some
Rating: 5 out of 5 Great Time
by BLucas on 4/22/22Live Oak Bank Pavilion - WilmingtonGreat event! I’m glad we had seats up front as the lawn is not very inclined and I could imagine the views would be subpar. The sound was fantastic. I had two complaints but neither took away from the experience. One is the drink prices, $14-16 for a beer is absurd. Second, the chairs in the rows had no numbers and people struggled to figure out their seats (basic counting is hard).
Rating: 4 out of 5 Love Bon Iver Setlist ok
by ACU on 4/22/22FPL Solar Amphitheater at Bayfront Park - MiamiFor a longtime fan full filling his dream of watching bon Iver live was a amazing experience. Unfortunately to me the set list was not the best choice, some parts of the concert felt like one long song instead without any cohesiveness. Still massive respect for the artist and the art.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Not a concert, It’s an experience
by Johnny Neat on 4/18/22FPL Solar Amphitheater at Bayfront Park - MiamiBon Iver is one of the best musical acts around. Vernon is a legendary talent that must not be missed if given a chance to experience his music. Moving from the intimate Fillmore to the open Bayfront Park only shows how much Bon Iver has sonically grown in the years of its inception. Bon Iver must never be missed.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Surprised!
by nina on 4/18/22FPL Solar Amphitheater at Bayfront Park - MiamiI’ve never listened to Bon Iver and was just there for the opener. I really enjoyed their music and truly felt it in my soul. Some older fans I talked to we’re actually disappointed in what the played and we’re upset, I was chilling though. Would see again!!
Rating: 4 out of 5 Great show by Bon Iver, amazing venue
by Chirpchirp on 4/18/22FPL Solar Amphitheater at Bayfront Park - MiamiLoved the acoustics, the venue was amazing and Bon Iver was out of this world. Do wish they would have given more upbeat songs to the encore. At the same time, I love their points of reflection and the message not to live in fear. So valuable. I will say Dijon was much less than desirable… Serious thumbs down. Not sure why Justin Vernon loves them so much…they are awful.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Indie Folk Magic Under The Miami Sky
by WendyG on 4/18/22FPL Solar Amphitheater at Bayfront Park - MiamiBon Iver was special ! What a treat to listen to them live under the Miami skyline. The way they synced their music with the lights was beautiful to experience. Their opening act Dijon was also wonderful. Can’t wait to see them again live when given the chance.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Great
by Jojo on 4/18/22FPL Solar Amphitheater at Bayfront Park - MiamiSuper easy to get into the venue by using Live Nation App. Live Nation staff were super helpful with showing me which section my seats were located.