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Madness on Tour
Over 40 years since the release of their debut album, UK's ska survivors Madness remain committed to taking fans one step beyond. With six of their seven original members still reporting to active duty, Madness have retained their reputation as one of Britain's most joyful and energetic live bands, with a deep repertoire of over 20 UK Top 40 hits to pull from. Tellingly, the band capped their 2019 campaign with three nights at London's legendary Roundhouse venue, for an event they dubbed "Past Present Future" — which suggests this veteran crew still has much skanking left to do. Whether you catch them in a club or at a summer festival, an evening of nonstop dancing and pint-sloshing sing-alongs is guaranteed.
Madness in Concert
Though they emerged as part of the two-tone ska scene that flourished in late-'70s England, Madness eventually distanced themselves from their punkier peers by fashioning a more quintessentially British pop sensibility and maintaining a permanent presence near the top of the UK charts for much of the '80s. After party-crashing the mainstream with irreverent skanking classics like "One Step Beyond" and "Baggy Trousers," Madness revealed a more sanguine side with 1981's hit cover of the ‘70s pop confection "It Must Be Love" and the eternally anthemic "Our House," which became their one and only Top 10 single in the U.S. But while the hit parade had slowed down by the '90s, Madness' influence was filtering down to acts ranging from No Doubt to Blur to The Streets, setting the stage for Madness' 21st-century renaissance. In 2009, the band released their first album of original material in a decade, The Liberty of Norton Folgate, an ambitious song cycle that catapulted the group back into the UK Top 5 and proved this group was not about to recede into the oldies circuit.
Saw the band play in LA last year in 2024 after waiting four years from the delay. It was my 4th time seeing the band. I saw them back in the 80's with The GO-GO'S and David Bowie. They sound just as good today as they did back then.
As usual the number of actual members get substituted The set seems to be worn out no energy May be a return to Butlins May be better
Madness was great. The beat is inviting and the voice is still there. Enjoyed every minute of it.
I wasn’t sure what to expect, having seen the band about 20 years ago in the UK The band was really tight and Suggs voice still strong. They played almost all their old hits and I thoroughly enjoyed the concert
The show was awesome!!! Band was amazing!!!!!! Only complaint is about venue… if you got GA no where to sit for a few minutes, to have a drink, to rest yourself in between bands…. Plenty of places for benches along the back walls.
I've seen Madness before and as always, they didn't disappoint! The venue itself is great, a more intimate size despite being in the middle of Manhatten near Madison Square Gardens Would highly recommend seeing Madness whether you're a super fan, or only know a handful of their songs as the energy they all have is infectious and must be seen!
Hadn't listened to much music by Madness over the years but they still sound great. They might have put on a few pounds (haven't we all?) but they haven't lost anything with their vocals or music. Hard to believe their first album came out in 1979!! What a blast from the past! Glad I went.
Went to see Madness at the Hammerstein Ballroom, the show was great! My only complaint would be the entrance getting into the venue, the line ran two blocks. And $13 a beer is a little too much! Other than we had a great time!
Madness was excellent and entertaining I would go again if they come again
Rad energy and a great show. Recommend Madness if you've never been before.
It's been a long time waiting to see Madness in the USA. They did not disappoint. What an amazing show.
The venue was great, the staff friendly and attentive where necessary. The sound quality was pretty good- there were a couple of drop outs during Fishbone but I don’t know who would be responsible for that. Otherwise it was a great evening. Madness were amazing- well worth the 4 year wait.
May 2020, bought tickets. The show was canceled by a heavy-handed lockdown. Glory Be! The show was rescheduled for June 2020. Again.....canceled due to a phony plague. Fast forward, four long agonizing years....... Superior show from a group of exceptional players. Been following Madness since the late 70s. And I made sure I had tickets for the Boston show AND the NYC show.
This event was ruined because of over crowding. You could not budge. From the second you entered it was a wall of people. I've never seen a anything like it. I will never go to the Manhattan Center again.
Sounded great, looked great and really entertaining
Fabulous show !!! Uplifting with excellent banter by Suggs between numbers. What a frontman ! Hopefully not their last time in NYC. If so, I’m glad I got to see them one last time.
Madness with Fishbone opening was a Fabulous Show at The Manhattan Center's Hammerstein Ballroom. Fishbone delivered a rockin and funky set which definitely warmed up the audience. It's been a few years coming, so really glad and grateful Madness made it back to New York. What an amazing show - great songs, great band and performances all around. Thoroughly enjoyed the show and hope they make it back sooner than later.
Madness hasn't lost anything from the 1980s perfection! Music, spot on. Sound, spot on, engagement with the crowd, outstanding! I was a little surprised that the venue had no seating on the floor, and was very happy that I'd chosen General Admission seating in the first balcony. We were there early, so ended up with front row. What an amazing show!!
History had conspired against me and until this event I had never seen Madness live. I’ve been listening to these mad lads since their explosion in the British (and for me) Irish charts. The Manhattan Center was definitely all our house Thursday night. I was happy to sail out of the venue on the last magnificent boat to Cairo. This show was definitely one step beyond when it came to pure fun.
Madness was fantastic but I wish Ticketmaster and the Hammerstein Ballroom had announced there would be an opening band. We missed Fishbone and I am so disappointed! Someone really dropped the ball on communication!