Needtobreathe
by FormerEddieFan on 5/3/10El Rey Theatre - Los AngelesRating: 5 out of 5One of the best concerts I've been to. The energy and stage presence was top notch. Would go again tomorrow.

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Despite a 20-year history filled with accolades, GRAMMY-nominated, multi-platinum band NEEDTOBREATHE approached their latest studio album with a renewed mindset - a band still feeling they have something to prove. Over the years, they’ve carved out a distinctive space across multiple genres, blending modern rock, purpose-driven soul, and pop appeal into a rare and impressive track record. With five Number One albums spanning the Billboard Rock, Alternative, and other charts, over three billion career streams, and multi-platinum hits like “Brother”, “Who Am I,” and “Let’s Stay Home Tonight,” NEEDTOBREATHE has captivated audiences worldwide. Their music reflects two decades of masterful songwriting and musicianship, exploring life’s profound emotions and experiences. Working with GRAMMY Award-winning producer Dave Cobb, the band’s latest offering “Momma Loves Me” featuring The Red Clay Strays, continues this journey, diving into themes of personal struggle, redemption and resilience.
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NEEDTOBREATHE Tour Dates:
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NEEDTOBREATHE will embark on a new tour in November 2025. The Barely Elegant Acoustic Tour is set to begin in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania on November 7, with the band stopping in a number of cities across the U.S. before wrapping in Fort Worth, Texas in March 2026.
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NEEDTOBREATHE's Barely Elegant Acoustic Tour kicks off on November 7, 2025 at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania.
Bre Kennedy will support NEEDTOBREATHE on the 2025 Barely Elegant Acoustic Tour.
Tickets are now on sale for NEEDTOBREATHE's 2025-26 Barely Elegant Acoustic Tour. Tickets are still available for select dates.
One of the best concerts I've been to. The energy and stage presence was top notch. Would go again tomorrow.
Need to Breathe blessed my night on April 30th. I actually needed to breathe since figthing a sinus infection and couldn't breathe. But watching these guys play their hearts out and reaching out to the crowd was what I needed. This band will be on my mind a lot to go see again in the future. Their music gives me a great guide to sing out exactly whats on my heart through every circumstance! Thank you Need to Breathe for a great show and being great guys to play the music you do!
I knew Needtobreathe, but not the other 2, and WOW!!!!!!!!!!!! Unbelievable! Seabird was great! The sixers were amazing! & Needtobreathe was spectacular! I bought all their CDs! Best concert I been to in a long time. (One issue with the theater: lady at the door was way rude, no seats in the theater for 4 hours was a bit much!) Talent was amazing!!!! I would see any of these bands again in a heartbeat!!!!!! Thanks!!!!
Awesome! Can't wait to see them again and again . . Was extremly tempted to go to El Rey Theater the next day. One of my Favorite Bands! Every song is Amazing!
I had seen Needtobreathe about 3 or 4 times before, when I lived in Florida. Love the band & I was so happy when I saw they were playing in LA, as I am new to the area and am struggling to find "my" kinds of bands on the radio or on stage here. Awesome show, and both opening bands were fantastic.
it was amazing...their show rocked! Their vocals were awesome and i would definitely go to another one of their concerts.
Great show, would like to see them back in LA for more shows.
i have seen them at Spirit West Del Mar a couple years ago for a late night all acoustic set. truly amazing!!! why didn't they record that event!?!? but last night was killar. a great, great show! plus they treated us with one all acoustic song and sing-along at the end!!! the BEST SHOW I have ever seen--- and growing up in chicago in the 60s and 70s, I saw 'em all!!! GO SEE THIS BAND!!!!
Listening to them was a breath of fresh air that was definitely needed! Both bands had an amazingly clean performance. They brought with them a southern, soulful sound that is still resonating in me. Truly an incredible show to experience!
Needtobreathe was absolutely incredible last night. The put so much energy into the show, and every single member is an extremely talented musician. The set was about an hour and a half, and at the end of the show they went acoustic up close on the front of the stage. It was amazing! I cannot believe this band doesn't have a bigger following, because their music is awesome and they put on a rockin show.
very entertaining and nice music! but it started an hour late... i love the opening acts too... it would have been a thrill if they somehow talked about Jesus during transition of songs...
My family was VERY disappointed with the concert. We brought our young child, expecting there to be a more family friendly atmosphere. Instead, we sat through 2 hours of listening to non-Christian pre-bands play and watched people walk around drinking and smoking. Not my idea of how a Christian music band should be represented. We left before Needtobreathe came on b/c we were so disappointed with how it was. We didn't want our child to see any more inappropriate behavior. BIG waste of $70.
needtobreathe was as amazing as their albums. i came in with high hopes and they definitely exceeded any of my expectations. from Prisoner to Something Beautiful they hit up all the favorites along with a Beatles cover and Rolling Stones cover. Rineharts voice shows is amazing and one of a kind. one of the best most enjoyable concerts i have been to.
Needtobreathe was awesome. I've never enjoyed a concert like this one before. Bear is truly a talented creature of GOD!
If you like their music and their raw Carolina sound, then you will find their concerts are beyond your expectations...why this band has not gone to the roof and beyond in the music world is beyond me...a must see if you can catch them in town!
The band played an awesome show. I love their passion and energy. The only thing that wasn't perfect was the sound. I am not sure if it was the venue or just a bad sound guy on the board. This shows how great Needtobreathe truly is that even with the sound a little off they still played an awesome show. The acoustic version of "Washed by the Water" was amazing to say the least. Great Job guys.
The live show is as great as the album! It was an arena show with a small club feel. WONDERFUL!!
good show, just a little heavy for me. i wanted more songs from the first album. love supporting local boys. overall= good.
This is the second Needtobreathe concert that I've attended and they have no trouble getting the crowd excited. They sounded great, much better than other bigger name artist that I've heard in concert before.
need to breathe put on a good show. i listen to all christian music so i heard these guys on the christian radio station. when i heard they were coming to town i was excited to see them so i bought tickets. then i bought their cd and realized that only a few of their songs are actually "christian." their music isn't bad with bad lyrics or anything, but it was not God-based music. and the two openings acts they had were not christian either. their music was music that i would definintely not listen to. so i just want everyone to know to check to make sure if need to breathe is putting on a christian or a secular show.