Get Up Kids in Williamsburg
by Baronaaron on 11/2/09Music Hall of Williamsburg - BrooklynIt was like reliveing the best parts of my Adolescents.
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THE GET UP KIDS IN CONCERT:
The Get Up Kids rose to fame in the mid-‘90s thanks to their powerful emo punk sound and adrenaline-filled live performances, and they remain just as emotionally rousing two decades later. Heavily distorted guitars, breakneck drums, and heart-on-sleeve lyrics are the order of business at any Get Up Kids show, and fans in the pit feed on the band’s infectious energy as they dance and sing along to anthems like “I’ll Catch You” and “Your Petty Pretty Things”. Frontman Matt Pryor is a commanding showman, alternating between passionate vocals and casual anecdotes delivered between songs. Whether they’re tearing through early favorites like “Ten Minutes” or performing cuts off 2011’s There Are Rules, The Get Up Kids always treat ticket buyers to enough punk energy and heartfelt sentiment to satisfy any diehard emo fan.
BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:
The Get Up Kids formed in Kansas City, MO in 1995 and quickly rose to the top of the Midwest emo scene with their edgy sound and emotional lyrics. After releasing several 7” records the band made their album debut in 1997 with Four Minute Mile, a stellar first outing that garnered critical acclaim and drew them out for a European tour. Their 1999 sophomore album Something to Write Home About was an ever bigger success, wowing critics and cracking the Top 40 on Billboard’s Heatseekers chart. After several years of touring they returned to the studio to record 2002’s On a Wire, a more alt rock-oriented release that peaked at No. 3 on the Independent Albums charts. Their 2004 follow-up album Guilt Show also reached No. 3 on the chart, leading to a high-profile tour with emo giants Dashboard Confessional. The band went on hiatus in 2005, but reunited in 2008 to celebrate the tenth anniversary of their most highly regarded album Something to Write Home About. Since then they’ve continued to tour and release music, including 2011’s popular There Are Rules.
Rating: 4 out of 5 Rating: 4 out of 5 A little bit of Kansas never hurt anyone
by Knsstxs on 11/2/09Music Hall of Williamsburg - BrooklynGreat time. Everyone in the crowd was really into it.
Rating: 4 out of 5 Pretty & Nice _ surprise!
by BuckNormal on 9/28/09House of Blues San Diego - San DiegoOpening group was surprisingly good. Youth Group was awesome, but set was a bit short. GUK was solid and extremely tight.
Rating: 3 out of 5 It was good but could be better
by Princess123456 on 9/27/09House of Blues Las Vegas - Las VegasThe Get Up Kids were good but they could have been better. All of their equipment wasnt working properly. Only one mike was set up properly. Couldnt hear the rest of the backup singers. Show could have been better on the House of Blues Part!! Also there should be some standered for opening bands. The first band of this show was terrible!! All in all I did enjoy The Get Up Kids. Next time I will see them at the beginning of their tour not the end. Also BOO on House of blues "No cameras allowed, and it has to be coat checked and you have to pay for it!"
Rating: 5 out of 5 Get Up Kids and Youth Group AMAZING
by VolcomGirl2 on 9/27/09House of Blues Las Vegas - Las VegasTwo amazing bands! Luckily, only real fans arrived and the wanna-bes went to see some kind of freak show going on in town. The first band wasn't really that great, but hey they tried. BUT Youth Group did an amazing set and turned things around. It was a pleasant surprise to see them since they weren't listed as playing! Then the Get Up Kids rocked the house the rest of the night! They still have it! Great concert! Loved the venue and the two bands!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Total Knock Out
by MrRockyBalboa on 9/27/09House of Blues San Diego - San DiegoI was rocked so hard that I exploded out of my shoes and into a realm of heaven that can only be opened after a reunion show of an incredible band. Everyone was elated.
Rating: 5 out of 5 welcome back!
by all4sun on 9/26/09House of Blues San Diego - San DiegoThe Get Up Kids show exceedee all of my expectations. I have been attending their shows at the metro in chicago for as long as i can remember, then they split... i moved to san diego... as soon as i heard they were touring, i planned on seeing them. i was hoping to fly back just to relive the exact experience that i held so special.unfrortunately that show sold out in minutes. so san diego house of blues did my memories proud. the kids have grown and so have we, in fact james called out us "old farts" on the balcony. they played like the old days and i was a very happy participant! from what i saw and heard from the crowd, they enjoyed themselves also.
Rating: 5 out of 5 TGUK very cool
by Dan9317 on 9/14/09VooDoo Lounge at Harrah's Casino North Kansas City - North Kansas CityVery good show, wish they could have played past 10:30. Loved being so close at Voodoo Lounge.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Musically, the best TGUK show ever.
by SpazAttack on 9/13/09VooDoo Lounge at Harrah's Casino North Kansas City - North Kansas CityThis was the best TGUK show that I have ever seen, it terms of how they played. They played songs that you don't normally hear live. They performed perfectly together to whole show and they all looked like they were having a blast doing it too. I have been to ALOT of TGUK shows, and this was one of the best by far.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Amazing Concert!
by Ejeffreyd on 9/12/09VooDoo Lounge at Harrah's Casino North Kansas City - North Kansas CityI haven't enjoyed a concert as much as that one in a long time! Incredible music!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Go see the Get Up Kids, NOW!
by Dunamai on 9/12/09VooDoo Lounge at Harrah's Casino North Kansas City - North Kansas CityAmazing show! The band was tight, particularly for being "on hiatus" for four years. Good energy and a great crowd.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Wonderful show!!!
by slkdjjf on 9/12/09VooDoo Lounge at Harrah's Casino North Kansas City - North Kansas CityI have never seen the Get Up Kids before. The concert was great, the people were fun and the atmosphere was good too. They did a great show.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Get Up Kids Come Home!!
by KingofKC on 9/12/09VooDoo Lounge at Harrah's Casino North Kansas City - North Kansas CityThese guys still bring it after all these year. This is my 6th time seeing them live and each time it keeps getting better. They act surprised that people still care after all these years, however with such good live shows and such a great mix of songs from all the albums it is not one to miss!