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by AnneliseX on 8/4/16Paradise Rock Club - BostonHiatus Kaiyote was amazing from beginning to end!!! I loved the venue :)
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HIATUS KAIYOTE IN CONCERT:
Australian neo-soul quartet Hiatus Kaiyote has been stirring up significant stateside buzz with their hip hop-influenced sound, jaw-dropping musicianship, and vibe-heavy live performances. At the group's jazzy, laid-back shows stylish frontwoman Nai Palm flaunts serious guitar fretwork while the rest of the band ups the ante with virtuosic keys, bass, and drums. Their instrumental skills are impressive but the real star of the show is Palm's sultry and soulful voice, which she playfully weaves through groove-heavy tracks like "Nakamarra" and "By Fire". With their cosmic lyrics, outré stagewear, and prodigious chops, Hiatus Kaiyote take ticket buyers on an unforgettable future-soul trip every time they tour.
BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:
Hiatus Kaiyote formed in Melbourne in 2011 and released their debut album Tawk Tomahawk the following year. The record was a hit with critics for its progressive combination of hip hop, soul, and jazz, and frontwoman Nai Palm's rich vocals firmly established her as an R&B powerhouse. Rapper Q-Tip caught wind of the release, and in 2013 he teamed up with the band on the collaborative track "Nakamarra". The song was nominated for a Grammy for Best R&B Performance -- the first time an Australian group had ever been nominated in the R&B category. After extensive touring the group followed up in 2014 with the EP By Fire, and in 2015 they released their sophomore album Choose Your Weapon. The record peaked at No. 22 on the Australian charts, drawing the band out for an acclaimed tour that has ticket buyers dying to catch them live.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Rating: 5 out of 5 Unbelievable
by Plexis on 8/1/16The Phoenix Concert Theatre - TorontoThe show was insane. What this band does is light years ahead of everything else that's happening in music today. They are telepathic. Mind blowing concert.
Rating: 5 out of 5by Anonymous on 10/23/15The Fillmore Silver Spring - Silver Spring Second time I've seen them in 6 months. I'll see them everytime they come to town. They're so good!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Hiatus Kaiyote was even better LIVE!
by MissMichigan2015 on 10/22/15The Shelter - DetroitHaitus Kaiyote sold out the (standing only-general admission) venue of a downtown Detroit landmark on a fall Friday night. I was lucky enough to be in the house to witness the perfectly performed set! The musicians that make up this band ( their lead vocalist on guitar) were brilliantly skilled in recreating that soul-funk-jazz fusion blend that they have mastered. They weren't arrogant about it either, just obviously good at their craft. They went on...on time and played a solid 90-minute set that never allowed for a moment or an urge to check one's phone! True talent, in my opinion, is always better LIVE and they were brilliant LIVE! I can't wait to see them again!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Australia's musicians are on fire!
by Bahafis on 10/21/15Center Stage Theater - AtlantaOver the last few years, I've discovered some awe inspiring musicians hailing from Australia - Hiatus Kaiyote is one of my favorites. Since discovering the band, I've dreamed of seeing them perform, and thanks to Center Stage, I finally got the chance. The sea of people grooving to their music reflects the group's diversity in terms of genres and styles, which only reinforces their staying power. A swirling cacophony of jazz, funk, rock, soul, and hip-hop - how could you not love them!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Mutli-dimensional, polyphonic, gansta indeed
by Sp3ctr321 on 10/21/15Center Stage Theater - AtlantaYou could feel the rhythms and Nai Palm's ethereal vocals fluttering and jabbing in some orgasmic ectoplasm that just left your ears confused, but in a good way. The command of melody and rhythm the group has is masterful. The musicianship and ability was without doubt.
Rating: 5 out of 5by ccfan6002 on 10/21/15Center Stage Theater - Atlanta I wasn't sure what to expect because I haven't been an HK fan for long. Easily ranked as one of the top 5 shows I've seen. Very chill. Loved watching others watching (true fans) having so much fun too. Center Stage is a great venue. Not a bad seat.
Rating: 4 out of 5 Good band, a bit diva'ish
by gruszkad on 10/19/15The Shelter - DetroitThe sound guys lost the band's sound check, which was a major screw up, however the band needs to roll with the punches. They made a huge production of it, complaining and parading around on stage about it. Any artist who has cut their teeth playing music has dealt with shitty sound, don't make the whole audience deal with your sound problem too, just play and adjust as the set moves along. I was a bit disappointed, I am a huge fan of this band but I sensed that their heads are getting a little big, I didn't expect that from them.
Rating: 5 out of 5 This band is amazing
by Anonymous on 5/13/15Brighton Music Hall - BostonOnly wish they could have played all night. For me, they live up to the hype. Such a talented group of musicians. The venue...is ehh. Get there early and anchor a spot with a view. We shuffled around most of the show trying to find a decent vantage point.
Rating: 5 out of 5by Anonymous on 5/12/15Paradise Rock Club - Boston Inspiring musicians, will definitely see them again.
Rating: 3 out of 5 sound was awful
by hollybee22 on 5/11/15Brighton Music Hall - Bostoni had such high hopes for this concert but the sound was not well balanced throughout the room or at all. in fact, most of the time the vocals sounded muddled, and there was too much bass drowning out the room. so many lows and not enough highs. the band is great and it's unfortunate that the sound took away from it.