Laurie Anderson Tickets

Laurie Anderson is iconic - poet, musician, fine artist, actor, voice of reason in a chaotic world. Her current band - superb. At its best, the night was transporting, the invited audience "group scream"cathartic. At its least interesting, a bit of re-hashing and a mash-up that didn't always mash. Terrific projections, one banal shadow-hand projection that missed the mark. But it's Laurie Anderson - and she is always worth - and worthy of- being heard and of our attention. Thank goodness for Laurie Anderson.

I'd been a fan since Big Science was released. However, I found the whole show to be depressing. Laurie discussed human extinction, melting ice caps, burning rain forests, powerful storms, political fears... too many times. It was the opposite of what I like a show to be. She played all the songs I had hoped she would. She's smart, artistic, and creative. But, it was a very bleak show.

Everything I hoped it would be and more! So satisfying and gratifying. Life is made of these moments.

What an inspiration! She talked about her new book and performed pieces of music and spoken word with video accompaniment - taking us through the decades of her collaborations with William Burroughs, her installation art with a prisoner in Guantanamo, her “cloned” male counterpart, her virtual reality project, a Tai Chi demonstsration, and so much more! Laurie is poised and hilarious and unexpected all at once. I recommend any artist of any medium to watch this inspirational show. She lives and breathes her art and eloquently describes her experience.

I've been following Laurie Anderson for 30 years. Such a wise, funny, and profoundly creative performer. This show was more casual than some, which didn't make it any less enjoyable. A look back over her magnificent career along with recent work. All in the glorious space that is the Town Hall. A wonderful night.

Whatever you do make sure you see Laurie Anderson at town hall before you die

I have been an adoring fan of Laurie Anderson’s unique work since first hearing O, Superman. The picture-sleeve 45 remains a prized possession. Over the years I have seen Ms. Anderson perform numerous times, including a lecture event at which I got to meet and chat with her. I was greatly anticipating this show at The Town Hall, amd seeing Laurie present on her long creative career, as well as exploring her new book of essays with their themes on story, language, and code. The stage was set exactly as the last time I saw her a couple of years ago. But this performance was surprisingly inconsistent. A few standouts as she stepped to the synthesized mic for her low, masculine alter-ego. Brief essays crafted and delivered meticulously. Some wonderful videos of past work. But much of the program seemed to be not fully formed or rehearsed, coming across more like an impromptu chat, than the brilliant and singular monologues we have come to know and love. Also at this show was surprise guest Chelsea Manning, who was warmly cheered and welcomed bybthencrowd. Yet Chelsea also delivered a seemingly impromptu - though powerful- commentary. At times, Laurie searched for several moments to make her computer tablet play the intended video and audio file to support her next monologue. These were awkward moments, totally unlike her typically flawless execution. In short, a surprisingly inconsistent show from this remarkable artist.

Laurie Anderson's live performance is vital, galvanizing, intelligent and witty. Town Hall had just the right audience, comprising people who are like-minded. I learned so much. Thank you.

A fantastic night. Very intimate and thought provoking. There is no one like Laurie Anderson.

I think I’ve seen her three times before this. But not in over 20 years. Each show has been very different. This was too and it was spectacular. I love how she makes making art normal. I find that SO Inspiring. She makes me feel it’s not precious or special or weird. Just normal to make art. And how she can talk w an audience like that? It was like we were hanging out in her LR and she was telling us about her new book. So intimate.

this is just a taste of the stories from the book " All the things I lost in the flood" with a little of the music from the new CD "Landfall" released the morning after Feb 17th. as a 40+ years fan, this is as inspiring as always, taking you to different and new leves of your own thought processing about life's everyday happenings. so for someone that is new to it , it may be overwhelming to grasp at first, but it is definitely a mind opener. other then that i been listening to the new CD with Kronos Quartet that has parts from the book , introduced in the show,and it is purely amazing.

If you came to the Birchmere on Saturday night to hear familiar music from Laurie Anderson's large large discography, you might of been disappointed if you didn't give her insightful monologues and amazing, beautiful duets on her electronic violin with Rubin Kodhel on cello a chance to move you.

Wonderful orchestration! All improvised! The musicians showed how well they can work together to create an entirely new piece of work on the spot. It was phenomenal! I loved every second! They had great chemistry and created a well rounded experience.

The set consisted of all new (mostly instrumental) music. I would have liked to have heard a few things from Laurie's catalogue, but it did not surprise me that she only played new songs. There was an occasional nod to the past in using some Lou Reed lyrics. The show was short, though, at just over an hour.

This is one of two performances that I have walked out of in my life. While I agree there are different strokes for different folks, this was an irritating sound. Intentional or not on the part of Anderson who interjected her political thoughts throughout the performance, the constant pick, pick, picking on her strings with no attempt at melodically integrating her sound with the other two performers was irritating. When I saw the advertisement for the show it is improvisations with Anderson and McBride - there were strings - no real attention drawn to the fact there was another person playing. My thought was a jazz musician, strings - may be a nice sound to see. Instead it was very little effort to integrate the three musicians sounds with McBride doing his best to make it sound like music, melodic, integrated, harmonious - yet one musician cannot hold a trio together if the other two are going off on their own directions expecting the other two to follow. I sat there and gave it a chance, I wanted to like it. And then I left. I go to a concert to listen to sound that sounds good - this was intentionally irritating and I am irritated at the time an money I spent for an overnight trip into the city to see this.

She mostly recycled old material. Didn't play her hits-- was almost entirely spoken word performance.

Never been to a Laurie Anderson concert before, but have always wanted to. Her reputation for innovation and the avant garde proceeds her. First, she was absolutely solo which always impresses. Just her, an electronic violin, a keyboard and some lights. If you can be entertained by one person for over an hour, that's something. In total, 95% of her concert was spoken word with ethereal musical accompaniment used for melody and emotional emphasis. This disappointed me because I think she has a really beautiful singing voice and would have liked to have heard more of that. The concert was a patchwork of unrelated narratives placing her character in the middle of obscure situations and witness to strange incidents. Some stories were enchanting and thought provoking, and some were down right boring. The plus side is, I was entertained 75% of the time, partially by the music and her narratives, but mostly wondering where all this would lead. Overall I'm glad that I went and had a chance to experience her performance, but I doubt I'd go again.

Great performance! stunning story telling with music.

Incredible storyteller. Captivating, funny, poignant. New music traditions with gutsy, iconoclastic, AND respectful viewpoint. What a legend. Sat in front row because arrived early in a first-come first-serve seating arrangement. Had dinner at the place- broiled fish. Was ok and worth it to get the front row seating for sure. Brava Laurie and Bravo Birchmere for bringing in such a legend.

I love Laurie Anderson! This performance was very different but awesome. This was my first time seeing the Kronos Quartet. They were the perfect accompaniment for Laurie Anderson!