La Roux they are awesome!!!
by Kung on 4/15/10The Fillmore - San FranciscoI didn't know she has such a beautiful voice. She really can sing. What an amazing live singer she is.
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Meaning "red-haired one" in French, La Roux is the synth pop project of flame-haired singer/songwriter Elly Jackson and keyboardist/producer Ben Langmaid. Before they collaborated, Jackson, the daughter of actress Trudie Goodwin, grew up listening to folk artists and singer/songwriters like Nick Drake and Joni Mitchell, and drew inspiration from their sounds for her early music. However, Jackson's style changed as she got into the rave scene, taking her music in a more electronic direction. Meanwhile, Langmaid had gone to school with Rollo from Faithless, and the two recorded as house duo Huff & Puff in the mid-'90s; Langmaid also recorded as Atomic and as one half of Huff & Herb for Rollo's label, and was a songwriter for the group Kubb. Jackson and Langmaid began working together in 2006, when they were introduced by a mutual acquaintance. Initially, they called their project Automan and wrote largely acoustic music before scrapping that name and sound for the sleek Prince, David Bowie, and the Knife-inspired style they pursued as La Roux, a moniker Jackson found in a book of baby names. Their debut single, "Quicksand," was released by Kitsune in fall 2008, and earned the band acclaim from the BBC and the Guardian. La Roux supported Lily Allen on her 2009 U.K. tour around the time their second single, "In for the Kill," was released that spring and debuted at 11 on the U.K. charts, reaching a peak position of two; that summer, the single "Bulletproof" debuted at number one a week before La Roux's self-titled album was released. La Roux arrived in the States that fall. Late that year, the duo began working on new material that steered away from the heavy '80s influence of its debut. In early 2010, Skream's remix of "In for the Kill" won Best Dancefloor Filler at the NME Shockwave Awards. That summer, "Bulletproof" entered the Top Ten of Billboard's Hot 100 singles chart, and La Roux released the mix album Sidetracked. ~ Heather Phares, Rovi
Rating: 5 out of 5 Rating: 4 out of 5 La Roux was Fab-u-lous!
by tarabell150 on 4/14/10Wonder Ballroom - PortlandBut it was short. I have never timed a concert, so hey, this may be normal and I just never realized before. It was less than an hour long. About 45 minutes. The openers played for longer than that. Other than that she did an excellent job.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Elly Jackson for the win!
by greyteacups on 4/14/10Wonder Ballroom - PortlandThis was my first concert in Portland and it was definitely a memorable one. The band "Lovers" opened for La Roux and played their set. They were amazing, but the crowd really started to get pumping once Elly hit the stage. La Roux opened with their song "Tigerlily" and from then on, the crowd got wilder and wilder. This was an amazing concert and Elly's vocals were incredible. I was really close to the front so i was pressed up against everyone, but it was worth it because I got to touch her hand. :) I definitely recommend going to see La Roux play if you get the chance to see them.
Rating: 5 out of 5 La Roux was amazing.
by LesliePDX19 on 4/13/10Wonder Ballroom - PortlandShe put on a great show...would def got o see here again. The energy from the fans was great which made all the more difference. Event staff could have been more friendly.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Best Show Ever!!!!
by shanedog on 4/13/10Wonder Ballroom - PortlandThis was the best show i have ever been too and ive seen alot of bands in my days... i danced every second of the show... even the opening band was awesome. i will see La Roux everytime they come to town.
Rating: 5 out of 5 la roux in pdx = amazing!
by katillae on 4/13/10Wonder Ballroom - Portlandshow was really fun, lots of dancing, music is great. and elly jackson is so damn cute!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Awesome show!!
by ErickaVagabond on 4/13/10Wonder Ballroom - PortlandGreat show! La Roux has an amazing voice and captivating stage presence. She puts on a good show that was very entertaining.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Love for La Roux
by scissorsis on 4/13/10Wonder Ballroom - PortlandElly gave a soulful, genuine, and energetic performance. She comes across as unpretentious, and when the audience is joyful, so is she. The sound was incredible, the fans were cool, and we had a blast. Pleas come back soon La Roux, I want more!
Rating: 1 out of 5by Beefpatties on 2/17/10Webster Hall - New York Very short and safe. We got the hits we liked, without anything unexpected. In short: underwhelming.
Rating: 5 out of 5by ShutterFiend on 2/12/10Webster Hall - New York Last night's show was nothing short of an awesome time. I've been to several Webster Hall events and this was one of the best. Everything about La Roux is great. The singing, the upbeat songs, and the gold jacket made for a pipping hot time in NYC.
Rating: 5 out of 5 amazing performance la roux!
by bloodycorpsecake on 2/12/10Webster Hall - New YorkHer performance was amazing!! vocal was powerful and even better than the recording. Drum was really cool, light worked very well. Overall, La Roux just gave the audience what we wanted, the pure enjoyment!
Rating: 5 out of 5 AMAZE BALLS!
by Lans on 2/12/10Webster Hall - New YorkFrom start to finish... a superior performance. Online videos and even, my ipod, does not do her justice. She sounded so fantastic live! I wish I could see the whole thing again!
Rating: 5 out of 5by 4ipi4ipi on 2/12/10Webster Hall - New York i love her even more after the show! the lights were so cool!!!!
Rating: 5 out of 5 She is awesome
by NoahWhite on 2/12/10Webster Hall - New YorkThe concert was great. She sound really good live and the band is great. The energy of the crowd was perfect also.