Great show
by Jessica on 11/13/23Paramount Theatre - SeattleRating: 4 out of 5Devo was fantastic but the old paramount theatre was cramped and hot
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DEVO on Tour
Often misunderstood, but nevertheless iconic, new-wave synth band DEVO is back for their 2022 tour, marking their first tour across the United States in eight years. Known best for the smash hit "Whip It" (1980), the Akron, Ohio, band is slated to hit four cities across the country. The band has released 11 studio albums, with their debut, Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are DEVO! coming from Warner Bros label in 1978. They would go on to release five albums in the next five years; however, none were able to capture a mainstream audience like their debut. "Whip It" reached as high as No. 14 on the Billboard Hot 100, and the accompanying music video was received as a culture shock to the system, sending waves through the MTV generation, which elevated the band's fame. DEVO is heralded by their fans for concert performances that deliver high energy, alluring visual effects and innovative music from decades ago that still feels fresh.
DEVO in Concert
Musicians Gerald Casale and Mark Mothersbaugh were friends at Kent State University in the 1970s. The art majors, and another acquaintance, Bob Lewis, who was band-member-turned-manager became friends through a similar dark social humor that was often unconventional and offbeat. They agreed on a philosophy that society had actually been undergoing a "de-evolution" that rejected individuality or quirkiness. Thus, the robo-rhythmic group DEVO was born in the late 1970s, and with it a genre of new wave techno-pop. The group had their breakthrough with the film score for the local short, The Truth About De-Evolution, winning First Prize at the 1976 Ann Arbor Film Festival. In attendance at the festival were David Bowie and Iggy Pop, who helped DEVO secure a label contract with Warner Bros. Although their debut album caught on as an underground success, the group was also met with pushback. Some saw the band's non-conformist style as threatening. Rolling Stone magazine even labeled the group as fascists in an initial review of the album. Despite this, their third album, Freedom of Choice, and its premier single "Whip It" catapulted the group into the forefront of pop music as it was one of the most successful singles of 1980.
Convinced that we are DEVO
by A Guy on 11/12/23Paramount Theatre - SeattleRating: 5 out of 5Absolutely amazing. At 70-something Mark and the rest of the band had more energy than performers who are less than half their age. On top of that, they sounded great, and the Paramount was an exceptional venue for the performance.
Great show
by Squish on 11/10/23Paramount Theatre - SeattleRating: 5 out of 5Amazing. This band is so underrated as to their importance to music. I'm glad I finally got to see them. Can't wait until they're back in 2073.
DEVOTED
by AS on 11/10/23Vina Robles Amphitheatre - Paso RoblesRating: 5 out of 5The show was awesome! DEVO was better than I expected. Sound was great and they performed like the stars they are.
We are DEVO
by roninscholar on 11/10/23Paramount Theatre - SeattleRating: 5 out of 5Beautiful people everywhere. Great show. Amazing venue.
Devo is the greatest band in the history of bands.
by DEVO 5 ⭐️ on 11/10/23Paramount Theatre - SeattleRating: 5 out of 5Devo is the greatest band in the history of bands. The Paramount Theater was the perfect venue.
Amazing!
by Jetster23 on 11/10/23Paramount Theatre - SeattleRating: 5 out of 53rd time seeing DEVO! Never disappoint! Will see u again I'm sure!
DEVO
by Wayne a on 11/8/23Vina Robles Amphitheatre - Paso RoblesRating: 5 out of 5Great show. They should have done several more songs though as it was a little short..but then, these guys are in their 70's, so they get a pass on that. Wish they would go to Vegas next year
Great Show
by Gobroncos65 on 11/6/23Vina Robles Amphitheatre - Paso RoblesRating: 5 out of 5What a great show at a great venue. The last time I saw DEVO was in 1983, and their sound is better than ever. I was on my feet from the first song to the last.
Great show and venue
by Nickname on 11/6/23Vina Robles Amphitheatre - Paso RoblesRating: 5 out of 5These guys killed it. Mothersbaugh's voice is still on point so it's like listening to the same DEVO from the 80s. I went expecting a great show but this far exceeded my expectations. 10/10 - Thanks DEVO!
DEVO is weird as ever. In the best possible way.
by Joshua Tehee on 11/6/23Vina Robles Amphitheatre - Paso RoblesRating: 5 out of 5DEVO has spent the last 50 years as the posterchildren for subversive pop music; making an art-project joke out of being a successful commercial band, with seemingly little care as to whether the punchline lands (or is even understood) outside their fans base. This is a band that took a Rolling Stones classic and made it almost unrecognizably erratic. Brilliantly so, in my opinion, but still … It was all too evident at the band’s performance Friday night at Vina Robles Amphitheater on the second night of what promised to be the band’s final tour (though it may not be so final after all). While, most “legacy” acts placate the middling fans by saving the radio hit for finale, or the encore call back, DEVO buried “Whip It” in middle of its 90-minute set. “Here’s one we’ve been working on,” Gerald Casale said, as introduction. It tells you a lot about the band. Only in DEVO-land could the song that made you MTV famous serve as the bathroom break. A full review can be found at: https://bandgeeeek.substack.com/i/138585480/review-devo-at-vina-robles-amphitheater-nov
Metal guys love DEVO
by Randy on 11/6/23Vina Robles Amphitheatre - Paso RoblesRating: 5 out of 5As somebody that’s not a big Devo fan per se, I was pleasantly surprised by the catalog of music that DEVO had that I recognize. Listening to some of the older hits, and how their early punk roots really showed through live. Pretty darn cool.
overall fun
by Tsunamiw on 11/6/23Vina Robles Amphitheatre - Paso RoblesRating: 4 out of 5Overall it was awesome, but we had accessible seats and turned out they were on the floor, several people in our row could not stand up, but everyone in front of us stood for pretty much the whole show, visually it was not good, 1 row back from us was elevated 4 feet so they had a great view. Aside from that Devo put on a great show, the sound was clear, just the view kinda sucked. 1st world problem
AWESOME
by jk on 5/23/22The Rooftop at Pier 17 - New YorkRating: 5 out of 5Pros. The best. Devo is some much more than Whip it. See them while you can
Worth the Trip
by W Maaaahhhnnnn on 5/23/22The Rooftop at Pier 17 - New YorkRating: 5 out of 5Devo put on a great show as expected with the play list hitting all of their best stuff. Pier 17 was the perfect venue for this (rescheduled) concert - weather was perfect too!
Great Show
by Matt on 5/22/22The Rooftop at Pier 17 - New YorkRating: 5 out of 5A greatest hits type set on a beautiful rooftop venue overlooking the Hudson River and Brooklyn Bridge. Had a great time!
Great show- Pier 17 was a great venue to see the show.
by Devo Brian on 5/21/22The Rooftop at Pier 17 - New YorkRating: 4 out of 5The only negative was the Green Zone at Pier 17- it wasn’t exclusive- it was to the left of the stage and not a good location. Went to the GA area and enjoyed the show. Won’t get Green Zone again. But I would return to Pier 17
Great time
by Boogsy on 5/21/22The Rooftop at Pier 17 - New YorkRating: 5 out of 5Met my expectations, the band sounded great, played most of there classic tunes, and the show is top notch. Fun, fun, fun. Dance, dance, dance and on par with classifying the people of the world as de-evolution.
Beyond fabulous
by Mhe on 5/21/22The Rooftop at Pier 17 - New YorkRating: 5 out of 5The pier is great. The band a legend. The food is overpriced and beer is a wee bit pricey. Overall i.ll do it again and again and again
Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah Ye-Ye-Ye-Ye-Ye-Ye-Ye Yeah!!!
by Swilly7 on 5/21/22The Rooftop at Pier 17 - New YorkRating: 5 out of 5Hard to believe we were watching a man (Mark Mothersbaugh) celebrate his 72nd birthday. Devo, who predicted the de-evolution of man with frightening accuracy back in the day, rocked the rooftop at pier 17. They delivered the hits with remarkable energy and enthusiasm. Just killed it. Are we not men? Hell yes they are.