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Rating: 4.5 out of 5 based on 69 reviews

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THE BRIAN JONESTOWN MASSACRE:

With a moniker that namechecks both The Rolling Stonesí multi-instrumentalist Brian Jones and one of the largest cult tragedies of all time, The Brian Jonestown Massacre are always ready to bring a freaky experience to the stage. They start with a psychedelic ë60s sound and inject a healthy dose of riff-based rock to get fans shaking their money makers. On favorites like ìAnemoneî, ìPishî, and ìStraight Up and Downî, the group lets it all hang out with their trippy revelry of jangly guitars, insistent beats, and reedy organs. Frontman Anton Newcombe leads audiences through this mind-blowing journey, providing both the hypnotic melodies and spacey guitar solos that have become the bandís hallmarks. In concert The Brian Jonestown Massacre manage to outshine their adventurous records by delving even deeper into their far-out vibes, and ticket buyers shouldnít miss the chance to get swept up in the bandís heady grooves any time they perform.

BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:

Leader Anton Newcombe founded The Brian Jonestown Massacre in 1990, banding together a revolving lineup of San Francisco musicians for the groupís shoegaze-inspired 1993 debut Spacegirl & Other Favorites. After some sonic retooling and a lineup turnover, the group won over fans and critics with an impressive trio of albums all released in 1996 that focused on psychedelia and R&B-driven sounds. In 2004 the band was featured in Ondi Timonerís documentary Dig!, which focused on the love-hate relationship between Newcombe and The Dandy Warholsí frontman Courtney Taylor-Taylor. The remainder of the ë00s saw the group earn praise for their daring explorations of everything from electronica to avant-garde music. Since then The Brian Jonestown Massacre has revealed even more facets to their sound with albums like 2015ís orchestral Musique de Film ImaginÈ, and they continue to offer crowds a rocking, mind-expanding experience everywhere they play.

Reviews

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 based on 69 reviews
  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    by Anonymous on 5/19/18The Record Bar - Kansas City

    Wow what a show! The band was super upbeat including Anthon who looked in good shape. They played a 20 or more tight song playlist and were right on. I meet the definition of one of their songs(geezer) and have seen and heard an s load of music and these guys are right on top. Thankyou Anthon and your band for continuing to put out some the best music out there.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    BJM sounded great! Opening band blew!

    by Bigfootprints74 on 5/19/18The Record Bar - Kansas City

    It as great to see BJM finally. I had been trying to catch one of their shows for years. They sounded great. Sound quality in the club is good, and it was a mellow crowd. I have no idea who the opening band was, I dont think they introduced themselves. Whoever they were, they need a heckuva lot more practice. Lots of winces and shrugs from the audience. Too bad they didn't play their song "On a Hill Far Away". Anyway, go see Brian Jonestown Massacre if you can.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Brian Jonestown Massacre Toronto May 2018

    by BangersAndMash on 5/12/18The Danforth Music Hall - Toronto

    BJM played an Exceptional Gig, great set, the sound was brilliant.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    BJM Incredible Live Band

    by MsMass on 9/13/17Paradise Rock Club - Boston

    Love love love BJM. This was an amazing show (a bit shorter) but the 2 hour set really hit all the marks. Saw them at the Paradise in May of 2016 and they played 3+ hours. It was the best live show I've ever attended and I've been to hundreds over the years. Anton is a creative genius and crazy talented, Joel is cool, and the band sounds so great together. This is music that feeds my soul and leaves me craving even more. Could see these guys play again and again for hours and hours and not tire. If you ever get a chance to see BJM live, do not pass it up. Please, come back to Boston again real soon! As far as the Paradise goes; been going there since early 1980's. Good small venue close to home. Have seen many great shows there. However, what's up with the muffled sound from the right upper deck of the club? I always try to avoid being in that area at all costs.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Brian Jonestown Massacre does it once again

    by Lungtrap on 9/12/17Paradise Rock Club - Boston

    If you missed the Brian Jonestown Massacre in the 90s and early 2000's you missed seeing rock 'n' roll debauchery and a melange of jangily, raucous, hook laden tunes. If you miss them now, you miss a professional, tight knit rock band that has worked its way into one of the best live bands ever. Their output is more prolific than ever and the quality has never wavered. Try naming 5 bands that can say the same. Not to mention, the members are incredibly down to earth.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    bjm

    by shawanator1 on 9/12/17Paradise Rock Club - Boston

    outstanding show and sound.... an artist with soul, would see bjm at small venue over anyone touring large venues.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Brilliant

    by pdoghb on 6/12/16Teragram Ballroom - Los Angeles

    They played for over 3 hours and sounded amazing. One of the best live bands I have ever seen. The guitar playing was spectacular. If you have not seen them you are missing out.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    BJT Delivers

    by Papiaza on 6/7/16Teragram Ballroom - Los Angeles

    Well they played for about three hours, fried a few amps, cursed a few fans and made some of the coolest music around. Anton was in fine form and the rest of the band was on its game too. The set was an eclectic mix of old and new and the delivery was superb. I'm glad to see the younger folks are tuning in to the terrific music they make. One of the best concerts of the year I would think. My first time to the Teragram Ballroom and I was very impressed with the sound and the venue overall - I'll be back.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Outstanding!

    by cp681 on 6/5/16Commodore Ballroom - Vancouver

    I didn't know what to expect, having travelled 750 miles into another country, to a venue I'd never been in, and seeing a band I just started to enjoy only a few years ago. But man, I was blown away. Ballroom was nice, adult beverages reasonably priced, tickets were affordable, and the band... Brian Jonestown Massacre rocked it for nearly four hours! No opening act, they just came out and played, and played, and played. All of it was excellent, and at one time Anton said, "I know this is a long concert, but we have more songs," before playing on.

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    BJM Review

    by trmclean59 on 6/3/16Teragram Ballroom - Los Angeles

    Opening act Asteroid #4 was outstanding. Venue is first rate - state of the art lighting and sound. BJM had its moments but most of the show seemed uninspired and I had to witness Anton abuse the audience (some was Deserved) but his berating of the guitar player onstage because of amplifier issues went to far. Disappointing.....

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Mind-blowing

    by JacquelineVegaL on 6/2/16Teragram Ballroom - Los Angeles

    BJM is -absolutely- mind-blowing. Please go see them. Best two nights of my life.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    3 hours of bliss

    by Anonymous on 6/2/16Teragram Ballroom - Los Angeles

    Anton didn't disappoint. 3:20 minutes of pleasure. One of the best show I've ever seen the BJM do

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    by Grenudos on 6/1/16Teragram Ballroom - Los Angeles

    Amazing musicians and the venue was comfortable and the bar staff was very good.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    BJM killed it!

    by Shannabeau on 6/1/16Teragram Ballroom - Los Angeles

    I have seen this band three times now and this is by far the most amazing experience I have had with this band. With every song the music got richer and deeper. I thought without Matt Hollywood, who sings many of my favorites, the concert would be somehow missing something. I was completely wrong. The BJM is as strong a band as ever!! The venue is small, and comfortably sold out. I never wanted there 3 hour set to ends. Even though I had to stand the whole time and have a foot issue. This is an experience I will remember the rest of my life. Only problem is that I only bought one night of tickets. Should have bought all tjree dates!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Had never seen BJM before - exceeded expectations!

    by BFDB on 5/12/16Newport Music Hall - Columbus

    Set list, sound quality, venue (including The Newport staff). the crowd, access to the venue... all excellent.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    this was not a concert; this was a HAPPENING!!!

    by kittythekat on 5/10/16Paradise Rock Club - Boston

    incredible show. anton's distinctive lead - a haunting and soulful mash-up of spaghetti western and 1967 london/fillmore acid rock - and the incredible musicians he's teamed up with created an event that was simply riveting....but not so riveting that I was not asked by the house staff to get down off of a padded bench in the balcony where I was wildly and joyfully dancing :-) :-( I want to be a go-go dancer for future BMJ shows. I'd go all night, just like they did. anton has been his own worst enemy in the past, to a heartbreaking degree (watch "dig!"), but in this performance (and from what I hear, this tour), he manages to walk an almost-shaky tightwire where he is alternately endearing, affectionate, wickedly playful, wildly temperamental, and always enjoyable. it was a joy and a privilege to go on his ride may 7 at the paradise in boston, 2016. I wish I knew the names of his musicians, but on stage that night was his loyal musical brother joel, fronting on tamborine and other percussion; 3 guitar players (including anton) - with occasionally a 4th when the keyboardist picked up an acoustic - solid, thundering bass (who I think is also an original member), as well as a tireless, powerful young drummer reminiscent of michael shrieve's blow-out virgin performance at woodstock (santana's "soul sacrifice") in 1969. the weaving of those 3 guitars, each doing their own responsive and hair-raising thing, always subtly led by anton, created something transcendent and utterly transporting. they played for almost 3 hours, and I can't wait to see BJM again. as my companion said, "that was not a concert. that was a happening". so true.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Officially - the GREATEST Rock n Roll band playing

    by skattech on 5/10/16Paradise Rock Club - Boston

    Great music. Great performance and execution. Great vibe - thanks Anton for keeping any negativity reigned in. 5th time seeing BJM in Boston and this is most likely the finest performance of all shows. Professional and the music was just other-worldly. If you haven't checked out recent BJM release 'Pish' do so. It's already a classic! Great rock n roll played and composed the way it attitudinally should be.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    BJM

    by Anonymous on 5/6/16Newport Music Hall - Columbus

    1st BJM show and it was amazing. The opening act Weird Owl was fantastic. I was not familiar with them at all and left very impressed. Anton seems to put a lot of thought in the set list which did not disappoint. A great mix of new music and the classics. I felt as if I was on a musical journey from the first note. "Yeah Yeah" sent me into an uncontrollable frenzy. "Open Heart Surgery" was fantastic as I fell into a hypnotic state. Phenomenal show that ended a bit prematurely as Anton displayed his utter disdain for anything less than perfection. Great show! If you get a chance to see these guys do it. You will not be disappointed.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    The Senators of psych music

    by juniorbowles on 5/5/16Beachland Ballroom - Cleveland

    Wow- the band was in fine form at their Cleveland show, playing to a sold out house of long time and younger fans. The band appreciated the spontaneous welcome cheer they received and went on to play a 2 hours+ show, with lots of Jams, and a multiple song encore. Fans hung in there and were great source of energy for the band! Audience developed communication with Anton, and he tested us a few times to see if we knew the song was over or not, depending on what we wanted (ie, you get the BJM that you deserve).... Anton came out in a positive mood, talked about Oxfam charity work he is sponsoring and he told some cool quirky stories about his songwriting prowess and tales from the road, although he did get critical later with the inevitable band fopas only he can hear, but everyone knew the "conductor" truly cares and he drove the band to very high performance. Joel was front and center with the tambourines and Frankie played some downright religious guitar during the jams. Weird Owl played a spirited opening set, perfect for the job, but for some reason the sound mixing was poor compared to how they sound on their recordings.

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    BJM phones it in then leaves

    by 911Chief on 5/16/14Fox Theater - Oakland - Oakland

    I love BJM and have seen them many times at smaller venues like The Independent and The Fillmore. I was glad to see they "qualified" to play the Fox Theatre, but it was only about 2/3 full. Part of what I always enjoy about BJM is Anton Newcome ranting angrily; about America, politics, the lighting guy, the sound guy and audience members yelling requests. There was NONE of that for this show. He seemed somewhat detached from the whole show. My biggest complaint? They played for one hour and 20 minutes then left...no encore! They usually play for 2 hours, do an encore, none of that this night. The vocals were muted and the guitars were front and center so the sound mix left something to be desired. The music overall was great; he has a great catalogue of tunes so it's tough to go wrong...I just wanted more!!!