Mae Tickets

Mae always puts on a good show, and this one was unforgettable as always! I wasn't sure about the opening bands, but Mae more than made up for it. The venue had a nice layout and a good vibe, as well.

I've been a huge fan of Mae since the Everglow. I've been to nearly every show that's been in Virginia of theirs since then. They have historically put on a great, well-balanced show that shows a great deal of professionalism mixed with joy and self-expression. This was not the Mae I once knew. I didn't catch the names of their opening bands, but the first one was fantastic. Fun, upbeat, and knew how to get the crowd going. The second... sounded like a broken record after a few tunes. Everyone around me was feeling the same way - not a bad band, but... needed a tremendous amount of diversity in their playing. But what caught me really off-guard was that there were openers at all. No one actually knew that anyone was opening for Mae. Then Mae came on for their hour-long set. Starting off with a song from Singularity (uhm... why?), and queueing up the "welcome to the everglow" backing track 3 songs in was a little off, but I stuck with it. The mix in the room was mediocre, at best. The guitars were too shrill, yet, somehow, muddy. Heavier parts to the songs were weak and non-moving. The background vocals were way too loud and dry, and Rob's keys were almost invisible. All night, Jacob, Mark, and Rob (what I could hear of him at least) nailed it. Their playing was solid as ever, and they were enjoying themselves. However, the biggest problems came from the interplay between Zach and Dave. Dave was horribly off-key all night. Not enough that my wife with no musical background noticed, but enough that my ear couldn't help but hear note after wretched note being sung flat. Some of my favorite songs sounded simply butchered. And Zach... it's apparent he's been messing with his sound. As a musician myself, I can't fault him - I do the same thing quite often. But his new tone didn't work with Mae. It almost appeared like he wasn't even part of the band - like he wanted to show off and make noise instead, and solo instead of playing parts that the fans know and love. Between me and the dozen or so people around me from different social groups, by the time the finale started, most were gone. It was sad - I wish I hadn't wasted hours out of my weekend (2 hour drive from Richmond) to go see this mediocre performance.

Mae was spectacular. The band was clearly having a wonderful time; every song was done well and completely wholeheartedly. And the crowd loved it/them. They played a 3-song set, then played through their Everglow album, then played a 3-song encore. The NorVA was wonderful, the display was gorgeous, the crowd was friendly. Couldn't have asked for a better experience.

This was my second time seeing Mae in concert(also saw them at their ten year reunion for Destination: Beautiful). I have followed them for ten years, ever since a friend showed me the Everglow. These guys are even better live and definitely one of the best bands out there. After the show the band came out and we were able to talk to Zach (the electric player) and to the entire opening band (Mike Mains and the Branches). Overall it was one of the best shows I've been to.

Mae essentially came out and winged it. It was bad. They were sloppy and it was awkward to watch. My wife and I drove up to Philly to see them play our favorite album of theirs, and it was a let down.

What an amazing show! Having been a Mae fan since 2002, I was a little more than excited to see them play live for the very first time. Not to mention they were playing their best album from start to finish! At first I was worried that it might not measure up to their studio recording, but God was I wrong!! They delivered on every song they played that night! If they have an audio recording of that show, I want it!!! It might be 10 years since they released The Everglow, but they made it sound like it was the first tour after its release!! Amazing!!!!!!!

Wow. Just wow. Not only were the other bands good, but Mae was phenomenal. They must have played for two hours, and they sound just as good, if not better in concert. I loved how Dave interacted with the crowd and how everyone in the band was contributing. The thing that was the greatest though was after the show, Dave and everyone came out and talked with us fans and it was just amazing getting to know everyone on such a personal level. All in all, it was the best concert I've ever been to.

Mae always brings such a classy show to any venue and this one was no different. They truly love their fans, do everything they can to make the night special and spend every drop of energy they've got on us. They've been instrumental in shaping my life and I will always be grateful for them. Also, Windsor Drive is an excellent band and a perfect complement to Mae.

This was their last show at the Norva and it was amazing! perfect way to end it. I am sad they will be breaking up and not creating new music. But I loved this farewell show. Perfect!

This was by far one of the sickest concerts I have ever been to. I'm definitely going to miss Mae, but at least I can get this concert on DVD and relive it over and over.

An amazing show from a great bunch of guys that I wish success to in their future plans.

I've always been a fan of mae and their concerts are always great, but this concert was even better than ever. They played all their good old stuff from The Everglow and Destination Beautiful. Great energy, great music. LOVED it!

It's so sad that this was the last show that Mae will ever play. This band was honestly the best live preformance i've ever seen. Simply amazing the crowd interaction, quality of music, and lyrics. By far a great loss to the music world, it was great to be a part of the end of a journey. its almost like losing a friend though, very amazing yet bittersweet night. Glad I made it out.

MAE went back to their old ways and played their hearts out. Dave sang from the heart and the others on staged played with an immense amount of energy. Good blend of Destination Beautiful, The Everglow, (E)vening, and (M)orning. Overall, a bidding farewell at the perfect hometown venue.

Hands down the best performance I have ever witnessed. mae truly knows how to put on a show. It is extremely sad knowing it was there last show ever, stateside, but man did they go out with a bang. The opening bands weren't too much to talk about. The first Over the Ocean was a tad sleepy and sounded about the same throughout. City Voices was a bit better, but too much like Paramore. I would suggest voice lessons, though. Of the opening bands Rekapse was definitely the best. They had very good stage presence, and played a very good set.

One of the best shows I've ever seen. Drove all the way from Philadelphia to Norfolk, Virginia to see the show. Worth every minute of the six hour drive. Hope they get back together soon. Would definitely go see them again. Great group of guys and a really great band! They are truly a-mae-zing!

The last show Mae will ever play. It's a sad thought. They've been my absolute favorite band for years. They've made me feel good when I felt down. The music inspires me as a songwriter. It makes me want more. Despite the sadness that came with this show that myself and a couple thousand others felt, it was amazing. The opening bands were all fantastic acts from the area, most of which I ended up picking up a CD afterwards from. Mae's show was videotaped, which I was highly excited to see. I'll be able to relive this moment for the rest of my life. You could tell they were slightly off musically (Zach, at one point, accidentally unplugged his guitar mid-song during some jumping around, and Rob hit the very first chord of We're So Far Away incorrectly), but they all laughed about it and it didn't get in the way of anything - they kept going. They had so much energy, gratitude, thankfulness, and happiness that it didn't matter. And frankly, so did the audience. I talk big about Mae, and how amazing this show is, but it really was a night I will never forget.

I went into this concert having no clue that this was to be Mae's last show. I was surprised by the quality of the music presented by City Voices. The second opening act didn't have their name as easily shown on their drummer's kit, but they had great stage presence. The lead singer put her all into her music, and the bassist had my chest reverberating like a good bassist should. Finally, Mae came on stage, and they announced that this was to be their last show. Some of the bigger fans in the audience appeared to be on the verge of tears. They ran a very long set, with three encore songs, and rocked the place until nearly half past midnight. I have seen Mae once before, and this was by far the superior of the two shows. I was incredibly impressed, and very sad to see them go.

Fred was really cool for signing autographs on their poster, and for having group pictures taken. I thought he was a down to earth performer.

This was the best concert I'd ever been to. Hands down. I got there early and was able to get a good spot right in the front at the stage. There were a few sound problems with some of the openers, but by the time Mae got on stage everything ran smoothly. They started with Bloom and ended with Tisbury Lane, then came back for a 5 song (or so) encore. Afterwards, they all came to the front and stayed for hours chatting with everyone. Overall, the performance was flawless and they were really able to connect with the crowd and deliver! I'm sad to see Mae splitting up after all this time, but the Goodbye, Goodnight tour was really the best way to end it.