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CATFISH AND THE BOTTLEMEN IN CONCERT:
U.K. indie rockers Catfish and the Bottlemen are on the rise thanks to their blend of passionate songwriting, memorable melodies, and sonic exploration. In concert lead singer and guitarist Van McCann bares his soul with his yearning vocals on instant classics like “Homesick”, “Cocoon”, and “Kathleen”. The rest of the band stirs up a post-punk-inspired sonic cocktail, using echoing guitar feedback, driving bass melodies, and pulsating drum beats to give each song a vibrant undercurrent. Ticket buyers can’t help but join in on the energetic alternative anthems that Catfish and the Bottlemen bring to the stage whenever they go on tour.
BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:
Van McCann was born in Cheshire, England in 1992, though he was raised in Llandudno, Wales. He formed Catfish and the Bottlemen in 2007 with high school friends Billy Bibby (guitar) and Benji Blakeway (bass), and began performing in parking lots after shows by bands like Kasabian. After adding drummer Bob Hall, the group generated considerable buzz in 2013 with the independent release of the singles “Homesick”, “Rango”, and “Pacifier”. They spent the following year turning in impressive performances at festivals like Reading & Leeds, T in the Park, and Governors Ball. The rigorous touring ultimately paid off when their 2014 debut full-length The Balcony peaked at No. 10 on the UK albums chart before being certified Gold later that year. With fans already buzzing about their follow-up album, Catfish and the Bottlemen continue to give impassioned performances to audiences around the world as they build on their sterling reputation.
This was the smallest venue I've ever been to, but CATB made it feel like a stadium energy type crowd. They sound better than the record live. Van's stage presence is like no other. CATFISH AND THE BOTTLEMEN ARE GOING TO SAVE ROCK AND TAKE OVER THE WORLD!!!!!
This was the best concert I've ever been to. High energy the entire time, and their stage presence is immense. Could not have been better.
Loved the whole show! Better live than recorded. Definitely will see them again if I get the chance.
Strong guitars. Great light show. Pure UK rock. Absolutely lovely.
If you love Rock n Roll w grinding guitars, these Brit rockers are a must see! We've seen them 6X including Lollapalloza & Bunbury Music Festival and they never disappoint!
I don't really know their music very well, I just went because it was a birthday to my friend. Even though I only knew a couple songs, I still loved the show and had a great time.
The first time I was going to see them was in September last year at the House of Blues in Anaheim but at the last minute I wasn't able to go anymore. Anyways I saw them at Hollywood Forever on Monday May 2, 2016 and then I went to an acoustic show in Long Beach 2 days later. Monday was such a great show I had so much fun! But the acoustic show.. so me and my friend got there at 1 pm and we saw just one girl in line waiting so we went to eat and came back and there was more girls okay well we waited 5 or 6 hours and there was probably only like 3 guys out of all the girls (it felt like we were waiting for one direction because of all the fan girls eww lol). Okay so the acoustic show was to promote their new album but they didn't even sing any of their new songs? So they just sang maybe like 5 or 6 old songs and after they were going to sign posters that they gave to us (we were not allowed to take pictures of them when we met them we were only allowed to take pictures in the line) when I met them they were nice they shook my hand expect one but I'm not going to say his name. Me and my friend stayed after to try to meet them but when they came out they didn't even take pictures with us there was like 10 people like I don't think it was going to take forever to take a picture with us, oh and when they came out they had security covering them like come on lol we weren't going to do anything to them. I don't know if it was their manager or they just didn't want to take pictures with us.
Non stop energy from start to finish. Best show I have seen in a while.
The show was awesome, they put on a great performance. The venue is also very nice.
CATB did an amazing job performing at Terminal 5! Jamie N Commons was the best opening act i've ever seen.
There are some bands that you see live once. You have a good time at the concert, but wouldn't watch them again because one time is enough to have a feel for their talent. Catfish and the Bottlemen are not one of those bands. Their concerts leave you wanting more. I watched their set at Terminal 5 in NYC and it called for an amazing night, one that I will always remember! Van, the vocalist, is absolutely amazing. I fell in love with the way he screamed into that microphone. The rest of the lads were amazing, so much passion in the way they played their instruments. The whole band was just radiating. It was well worth the $30 I paid. I would suggest seeing them before they get big and the ticket prices raise which will be very soon, but I'd still pay loads of money just to see them perform again. (they're that good!!!) Jamie n Commons was absolutely amazing as well! Don't die knowing you didn't go to a Catfish and the Bottlemen concert.
I've seen catfish 3 times live and every time they are amazing. Hands down the best band right now. After the show the boys came outside and took pictures and signed for everyone out there and spent time with everyone super classy band. So in love
This was not the first time I've seen Catfish and The Bottlemen live and it sure as hell won't be the last, but so far it was the absolute best! If you like this band, do yourself a favor and go see them live. Hang out after and meet them before they blow up and aren't able to do that anymore. These lids are some of the nicest people i've ever met and they put on an absolute killer show! It's definitely not one you wanna miss! Totally unforgettable. If you've never heard of this band I highly recommend you go check out their debut album 'The Balcony' and try to tell me they aren't amazing. Just check them out. Their album is amazing, but the live shows are even better (probably helps they have a new guitarist, not the one featured on the album). They've got a new album coming out soon and you'll want to get the first one down before that happens, I promise!
Opening band was okay but CATB absolutely rocked the place! High energy, great crowd participation and loud - they performed at high level from the first song to the last. Wish they had a larger song list so they could have played longer.
One of the best new albums I've purchased in a long time. The entire album is good and their concert is even better! They sound amazing live!! Find where they are playing and go see them. You won't be disappointed!!
I had very high hopes for seeing this band live and was not disappointed! I saw them 2 nights in a row with Jammie and Commons. The sound was great, the boys give you more than your money's worth (way more!!!) a stadium worthy show even though it was a small venue. I was pleasantly surprised by Jammie and Commons, they have a Black Keys/Kings of Leon/Reverend Horton Heat vibe that I loved, and a very entertaining stage presence. The only thing I would change is a longer set - which is completely selfish - but I wanted more! :) There is no encore, which Americans are generally not used to. Can't wait for the 2nd album!!! Run to see this band now - or you will miss the chance to see them in a small setting.
They were electric, full of energy and fun! The guys were great to watch on stage, they even had a few funny moments! I would definitely recommend going to see the live. They sound great live!
One of the best shows I've ever seen. They are amazing live! Go see them, you won't be sorry!
