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Rating: 4.8 out of 5 based on 349 reviews

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MOTION CITY SOUNDTRACK IN CONCERT:

Since bursting onto the scene in the early '00s with the rollicking single "The Future Freaks Me Out", pop punk rockers Motion City Soundtrack have continually impressed fans and critics alike with their shout-along hooks, punchy drums, and battling guitars. In concert frontman Justin Pierre belts out emo-tinged, tongue-in-cheek lyrics with his signature falsetto, infusing each song with raw emotion that's perfectly complemented by the band's infectious exuberance. Especially entertaining is keyboardist Jesse Johnson, who hops over his keys, cranks out the cowbell, and mans the moog synthesizer, which has become a staple of the band's sound. Known for bringing their “A” game whenever they hit the stage, Motion City Soundtrack fervently perform fan favorites like "Everything Is Alright”, "L.G. FUAD” and “My Favorite Accident” along with recent hits “Her Words Destroyed My Planet” and “True Romance" at their crowd-pleasing live shows.

BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:

Former high school friends Joshua Cain and Justin Pierre formed Motion City Soundtrack in Minneapolis in 1997. After multiple lineup changes, the band finally solidified in 2002 with the addition of bassist Matt Taylor, drummer Tony Thaxton, and keyboardist Jesse Johnson. Later that year they dropped their debut album I Am The Movie, which was re-released a year later by Epitaph Records after the breakout success of single "The Future Freaks Me Out". Their sophomore album, 2005's Commit This To Memory, was produced by Blink 182 bassist Matt Hoppus and boasted the hit single "Everything is Alright". Over the next few years the band toured extensively, both as a headlining act and as an opener on Blink 182's 2009 world tour, where they brought venues like Aztec Theatre to capacity. They made their major label debut in 2010 with My Dinosaur Life -- an edgier, more experimental album released on Columbia Records -- but they returned to Epitaph for 2012's Go. With their highly anticipated Commit This To Memory 10 Year Anniversary Tour slated for 2015, ticket buyers are jumping at the chance to see these veteran indie rockers in concert.

Reviews

Rating: 4.8 out of 5 based on 349 reviews
  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Fun. But not as good as last tour

    by Martyd on 1/10/24Buckhead Theatre - Atlanta

    The guys still put on a good show but it was not as good as the last tour. Mostly because they concentrated on the anniversary of the first album "I am the movie"with a few hits thrown in, rather than the more successful and better known tracks from their next two albums "Commit this to Memory"& "Even if it kills me". I think the crowd was there to hear their hits rather than performance of their first album. So in that sense it was a bit disappointing but still fun.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Always a good time at Buckhead Theater

    by C.Daniel on 1/10/24Buckhead Theatre - Atlanta

    Motion City Soundtrack is always an excellent show and Buckhead theater is a great place to see them!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    This Band Rocks

    by Great Show on 1/8/24House of Blues Cleveland - Cleveland

    Motion City Soundtrack is and has been one of my favorite live bands.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    amazing!!

    by sboomer on 1/8/24House of Blues Cleveland - Cleveland

    I see them every time they come here & they are always amazing!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Best Christmas Gift Ever!

    by Omaris on 1/8/24Saint Andrew's Hall - Detroit

    I actually got the tickets for my wife for Christmas with a group of close friends. Not only was the opening band (Gully Boys) absolutely incredible but so was the main stars of the show. They clearly were having just as much as we all did and I absolutely loved every second of it! Even if you aren’t even a fan (cant relate) both shows were amazing and the band has a great way of just pulling you into this amazing concert experience!

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Great show, long intermissions

    by Amber on 1/3/24Uptown Theater Minneapolis - Minneapolis

    Had a great time! My only complaint would be the 30 minutes of intermission between bands. It just killed the energy. I understand needing time to reset the stage but this just seemed excessive. Other than that, nice venue, liked the way it was set up. The staff I encountered were pleasant and respectful.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    MCS on NYE!

    by LeighBlack on 1/3/24Uptown Theater Minneapolis - Minneapolis

    Celebrating New Year's Eve with one of my favorite bands was a blast! Haven't seen them in a while and they did not disappoint. This almost brand new venue was great! Looking forward to seeing more shows there.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Best show of my life

    by Hannah on 9/14/22The Bluestone - Columbus

    They played my favorite album start to finish and the venue was perfect. Best show I've ever been to!

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    It was Okay

    by Toby on 9/14/22The Bluestone - Columbus

    It was just okay. The played their older music which was cool, but the show wasnt anything special.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great show

    by Katie V on 9/14/22House of Blues Houston - Houston

    Smooth getting in and out and everyone was nice. Could not wait to be there for this concert and it did not disappoint.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    What a stellar show, the venue was cool, bands killed it!

    by Emiline on 9/7/22Aztec Theatre - San Antonio

    We had a lovely time at the Motion City Soundtrack show. We saw a comedian as one of the openers which was a first for all of us! He slayed. The venue is BEAUTIFUL. The smoker patio was neat and had a view of the Riverwalk. BUT BEWARE, we paid about $20 with tip for a tallboy beer/seltzer. Water was about $5.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Great except for

    by Jaxx on 9/7/22House of Blues Houston - Houston

    I was in the back settled away from the crowd. A man straight up tumbled hard to the ground with a near miss with throwing all of his body weight onto me, because he was so intoxicated that he couldn't evaluate where the extremely clear walkway to the bathroom was. I understand it's fun to enjoy shows with party favors or drinks, but security really needs to remove people like this when they are a danger not only to themselves but to others. They're just a liability to everyone else's fun, and no one seemed to care about his safety. I feel like this is a venue's responsibility to serve those around them well. Your bartenders were located in areas where they could've seen this and discontinued service along with removing someone who was this unsafe to be around other people. The show was a really great experience to feel some high school nostalgia, but I definitely have a different lens on what the correct and respectful community behavior is at a show in adulthood.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    You have to see Motion City Soundtrack

    by Jess on 9/6/22Aztec Theatre - San Antonio

    Getting into the venue was easy, no hassle and the staff were friendly. I've never had a bad experience at the Aztec Theater, and that night was no different. Venue is always ventilated and it's brings a comfortable experience. MCS were amazing. Sound was good for me, I had no issue hearing them clear.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Amazing show

    by Someone on 9/6/22Aztec Theatre - San Antonio

    I've been waiting years to see MCS and they did not disappoint. Played basically all the hits, plus Commit This to Memory start to finish. They can really rock live, too. Great energy. Only downside was the most expensive concert beers I've ever had.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Great energy and sound

    by Seannotshawn on 9/6/22Aztec Theatre - San Antonio

    They had good energy. Sound delivery was on point. Crowd involvement. Extended set. Only thing odd was the comedian between two musical acts.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Fan-freaking-tastic

    by Ms Liz on 7/22/22Fillmore Auditorium (Denver) - Denver

    Walking into the Fillmore is almost like a religious experience, like church but better because there's beer, fast lines clean restrooms, and the amazing bands that rock every audience member to their core. The Motion City Soundtrack show was like a huge extended family reunion of elder emo kids, new fans, and everyone in-between, all singing and rocking out to the music we grew up with. If I could relive it, I would.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great show! They played so many songs from all albums!

    by rach68 on 7/20/22Fillmore Auditorium (Denver) - Denver

    Motion City played a great show, they included songs from all albums and sounded great!

  • Rating: 1 out of 5

    Time & Sound Check Issues Made this show "not Alright"

    by Erica on 7/20/22Fillmore Auditorium (Denver) - Denver

    Ticketmaster, the venue, and all information provided said it started at 6:30p with no hint that there were any acts prior, so we got there. . .and waited. . and waited (and this is no re-entry venue) and at 7:30p we got a random, sad comedian. After that, at 8pm, we had a horrendous country rock band that was so loud and imbalanced it was painful to sit through. MCS didn't go on until 8:50p. We had waited 2 hours and still their sound was not balanced - it was hard to hear the main singer, because the instruments so easily drowned out the sound. We left halfway through, because we were hungry and had been waiting until after the show to eat, but didn't expect it to get out 4 hours after doors open. On the way out, I made the comment that they sounded so much better outside of the venue. Sad. I really like this band. I could've saved the money and creeped out on the street with pizza and had a better time.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    The MCS experience

    by Mav on 7/19/22The Complex - Salt Lake City

    Motion city soundtrack sounded amazing, just like the tapes, and played a lot of songs. But I could see it being a bit boring for people who don’t like the music. Because there isn’t really a “stage show” they just played. They played absolutely fantastic, but just played. I heavily recommend any fan of there music to go to one of there concerts:)

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Amazing show!

    by Dev on 7/19/22Ace of Spades - Sacramento

    Had an amazing time! It was so cool to see such a phenomenal band preform live. I really wish the sound techs were better since Ace of Spades is a small venue so it didn't need to be as loud as it was but other than that it was fire! The band, which is the real experience, was amazing!