Guided By Voices Tickets

I've seen these guys over 10x in various lineups since '94 and they never disappoint. Bob was already sloshed when the band hit the stage and had hilarious banter in between most of the 40+ songs they played...a combination of newer rockers and the classics. If you have fallen behind on the newer stuff (it's easy to do...they have put out 6 CD's and an EP since 2012!), don't let that stop you from seeing them live because they sound as great as ever, especially with Kevin March on drums.

GbV is tough act to top. If you like rock music with no suck, then these guys are for you. It takes a little time to understand how good this simplicity is, but when you get it you are hooked. Opens the door to much more as well. Take back your musical sensibilities and go see a GbV show!!

Without question, the quintessential indie rock line-up of the 1990's still knows how to bring it here in the year 2011. Is Bob Pollard a bit older...of course, we all are. But having Mitch Mitchell and Greg Demos work the stage allows Bob to share the stage with two equally energetic rock n' roll masters. The song selection stayed pretty much on course following the 1992-1997 Propeller to Mag Earwhig catalog. They whipped out 43 songs in total which included three encores. By the time they reached song #17-Watch Me Jumpstart they were in full stride and never looked back. Tremendous energy and an environment that felt like a big happy party. A number of people made there way to the stage and were greeted with hugs from band members. The only thing I would have changed was the sound quality. Vocals could have been a bit louder but all in all a fantastic show that if you thought about going, and then didn't, consider it a big mistake in your concert going history. This show was one for the books! Now let's only hope that GBV does not stop now, these guys have a lot of life still in them and oh so much more to give.

Age has had no effect on these indie superstars! They played every song with full energy, and the crowd was really into it. The view of the Delaware River and outdoor venue were great as well. If Guided By Voices ever comes back to Philly, don't miss out.

It was such a great high energy show. It was so fun to see people of all ages appriecate GBV for the great rock pioneers they are. Everyone in their lifetime should see the band at least once.

The most amazing show i have ever seen, everyone was singing all the words to every song, and the band were performing with unbeleivable energy! A perfect night.

Great concert. Love the location. nothing like seeing the band play over 30 songs

Fantastic show! Terminal 5 was great! Love the GBV!

It was great to see the old gang back in action after all these years. Although I still loved GBV in their "post-classic" era, it's hard to top watching Bob (charismatic and funny as ever) with chain-smoking Mitch Mitchell, bursting-with-excitement Greg Demos, and Toby (as the sane one of the bunch). They were just as good as when I saw them at Sudsy Malone's in Cincy way back in Dec '94. I'd love to see them reunite for new studio stuff but since Bob has released at least 4 discs a year since disbanding GBV back in 2004 and seems to have moved on, I won't hold my breath and instead will relish memories from this show.

This is the second time I've seen GBV this year since they announced their reunion of the classic line-up. The first time was at the Palms in Las Vegas during the Matador at 21 event on 10/3/10. What an amazing weekend of bands that finished with GBV as the cherry on top. Seeing them for the first time since the Electrifying Conclusion Tour was exciting, especially after the line-up for the weekend! Fast forward a month later to GBV on 11/7/10 at Terminal 5 in NYC. The band was not tight. There was a general sloppyness about the musicianship. Granted, they played a LOT of songs that the whole room knew but it simply wasn't enough. It's time for Bob to go back on the road with Cobra Verde who are a vastly superior band. However, if this is all you can get don't miss the opportunity!

The band was better than expected. The environment was cool and also secure which I am sure is difficult in a place with so many nooks and crannies. Loved the atmosphere. My only complaint is the mix. One guitarist was totally dominating the other for the whole night. Made for a warped sonic experience. Suggestion: listen to the material you will be mixing live before the concert!

Guided By Voices put on a great show. Very entertaining, really treated the audience well. Terminal 5 is a very good venue. Plenty of space, three levels so you can easily see the band. Clean rest rooms with an attendant. Bar had a decent selection and not too expensive.

Band was phenomenal. My only problem was that I am short. But that's on me... I guess

The GBV show took me right back to 1994. In a good way.

Even though these guys are in their 50's they rock harder than just about anyone you'll see out there today. Robert pollard is still swinging the mic around, and doing his patented scissor kicks almost up to his head. The band jumped around the stage with tons of energy, and played for 2 hours including 3 encores. Pollard came on stage and exclaimed " were starting off with 'striped white jets' right off the fucking bat!" Very entertaining from start to finish. Too bad this will probably be the last time we'll ever see this lineup

Let me begin by saying I am a big Robert Pollard fan. I love(d) Guided by Voices especially during the early period. With that said, there are good reasons for bands to not reform for ANY reason. As the old saying goes, "you can't re-heat a souffle". There was something sad about seeing these guys on stage again. I felt bad for Mitch Mitchell. I think he actually believes the band is getting back together. The music was really loud and unfortunately didn't cover up the fact that Pollard appears to be playing with better musicians these days.

Fantastic show by the greatest band of the past 2 decades! The Bluebird is an awesome venue and these guys totally rocked it!

A really great show. They had lots of energy. I took 3 friends to the concert, they had never heard of GBV before but they all walked away from the concert liking them alot.

Whatever the lineup, Uncle Bob and the boys never fail to entertain. It's been six years since Bob put the last lineup that made up Guided By Voices to rest. I had a feeling there would be a reunion, but never thought it would be with the "original" members. I was pretty thrilled to see both Tobin, Sprout and Bob Pollard on stage together. This was as great as every other GBV show I've been to, with all the testosterone and energy one would expect from these guys. The main difference between a GBV show and any other rock show I've ever seen is that Bob's shows seem to draw regulars that travel great distances to be close to their icon. There are always familiar faces, which leaves you with a sense of camaraderie. You can go to a show alone and not feel lonely. Despite their level of fame, the band still takes time to interact with the audience. For two and a half hours of my life I was, once again, immersed in the pool of other GBV fans who floated on the brilliant music that flies effortlessly from Mr. Pollard's brain. This show came complete with Bob's twirling beer bottles, his sharing of beverages, his infusion of wit, and his high kicks. But mostly, hearing his songs and feeling the music vibrating against my bones was about as good as it gets. There is nothing else like it.

Drove 7 hours to see this show and it was worth it. The band was tight and Bob was back in form. Have to rate it in my top 5 shows of all time, and I have seen quit a few. BTW, ran into Tobin, Greg and Mitch in our hotel lobby the next morning. The were very gracious when I thanked them for a great show!