I love The Drums and was really excited about seeing them live for the first time and Bowery Ballroom is my favorite venue in the city. Unfortunately, it was nothing I was expecting. They sounded awful live. I left after two songs. I even posted a video of the "noise" on my instagram and warned my friends never to see them live.
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The Drums on Tour
For those who like their indie rock both sweet and sour, you can always count on The Drums to put on a loud, lively and emotionally powerful show. With magnetic frontman Jonny Pierce at the helm, the Brooklyn-based band has experienced a successful, if not rocky, evolution since first performing together in 2009 in NYC. The Drums have been busy on the road every single year since, even while enduring lineup shifts. Still, Pierce has always managed to bring his heart and soul to the stage, from the band's first big shows in the U.S. and across the pond in the U.K. to multiple major festival appearances at Coachella (in 2011 and 2018), Outside Lands (in 2015) and Lollapalooza (in 2011 and 2017). He continues on with The Drums name - and signature style - touring the U.S. in support of the band's fifth album, 2019's Brutalism.
The Drums in Concert
The Drums have been helping keep indie rock alive and raw since 2009, when childhood buddies Jonathan Pierce and Jacob Graham moved to Brooklyn, added drummer Connor Hanwick and guitarist Adam Kessler, and soon took the band to an international level. While their career seemed to take off rather quickly, it was actually several years in the making. Pierce and Graham first met at bible camp during their pre-teen years and hit it off with a mutual adoration for synth-pop. They started the short-lived band Elkland, in New York, but after that project dissolved, the two moved down to Florida, where the seeds for The Drums began to form. It wasn't until they relocated to Brooklyn, though, that the band took off. Their debut EP, 2009's Summertime!, caught on with the American and British press, especially the catchy surf-pop single "Let's Go Surfing." Their self-titled debut album followed the next year and peaked at No. 17 on the U.S. Heatseekers chart. Only one more year would pass before they released their sophomore album, Portamento, and took to the road for a busy world tour. But by this point, the lineup was starting to crumble. Kessler had already left the band and soon Hanwick would as well. Pierce and Graham kept the group going for 2014's Encyclopedia. Then, in 2017, Graham announced his departure, as frontman Pierce took on the full job of writing and producing The Drums' fourth album, Abysmal Thoughts. Though he's become the last remaining member of The Drums, Pierce has continued to keep the band's synth-lined aesthetic intact as his songwriting has turned more poignant and personal, especially on the 2019 album Brutalism.
Rating: 1 out of 5by Anonymous on 9/23/14Bowery Ballroom - New York Rating: 5 out of 5 THE DRUMS ARE LOVELY LIVE
by SarinaVeeeee on 6/19/12El Rey - Los AngelesJonny is so charismatic and the boys really know how to put on a show. Had so much fun, and the El Rey is really an awesome place to be, the setting is so cool and hip. I would definetely see them again-- oh I wish I could re-live the night!
Rating: 4 out of 5by Anonymous on 6/17/12El Rey Theatre - Los Angeles so fun live! sounded great and put on a really entertaining show. go see them if you get the chance!!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Drums!!!
by mdepp on 6/13/12El Rey Theatre - Los AngelesThe Drums concert at El Rey Theatre was amazing!! I was in the front of the stage and and had a great time!! EL Rey Theatre is an awesome venue!! It was super fun!!
Rating: 5 out of 5 The Drums
by LeDrums on 6/12/12Body English at Hard Rock Hotel Las Vegas - Las VegasI know it's a cliche however it was one of the most amazing concerts I've been too! From Part Time to Craft Spells to The Drums it was awesome! It was a great environment, and nothing but good vibes all night! Part Time sounded unbelievable live, and Justin with the Craft Spells killed it! The Drums set list was unreal! It was a perfect mix of Portamento and the Self Titled Album. The way each band interacted with the crowed made for a great concert. Even if the tickets were $50 each I would still attend. The Hard Rock needs to bring back The Drums, and guests in concert in the future. Also being able to interact with the band after the concert was epic! I received the most awesome Bob Dillon dollar drawing and signature from Justin of the Craft Spells! Overall, it will be a night that I never forget.
Rating: 5 out of 5 One Of The Best Nights Of My Life!
by IndieFuck on 6/12/12El Rey Theatre - Los AngelesGreat Lineup. Sound Better Live Than The CD. Great Energy!
Rating: 5 out of 5by owlee on 6/12/12El Rey Theatre - Los Angeles hands down, the best show i've ever been to. the drums, craft spells, and part time...what more could you ask for? they were amazing.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Amazing!
by kristinMarie006 on 6/12/12Body English at Hard Rock Hotel Las Vegas - Las VegasI traveled from Los Angeles to Las Vegas just to see this show. I even missed MOther's Day, oops. Haha. When I stepped into this venue I was so amazed. There were many locations to stand and look at the bands play. I loved how close the stage was. Best time I had in a long time. The Show was Great and so was this Venue.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Great show!
by Thisismynicknameacceptit on 6/11/12Body English at Hard Rock Hotel Las Vegas - Las VegasThe Drums played a great show, and the crowd was also super awesome. I wouldn't change anything about that night it was all so great.
Rating: 5 out of 5by Anonymous on 6/11/12El Rey Theatre - Los Angeles Simply amazing they played of the songs I love. Truly enjoyed the live versions of "Days" and "Book of Stories". Can't to see them again
Rating: 5 out of 5 The drums were amazing! Loved it!
by Anonymous on 6/11/12El Rey Theatre - Los AngelesThe Drums put on a great performance! They sounded just like their CD's and I would go see them again.
Rating: 5 out of 5by trashcanfran on 5/4/12Paradise Rock Club - Boston The Drums were absolutely great - couldnt have asked for a better show. they were everything my friends and expected, being big fans we were not let down. even one of my friends who had never heard of them enjoyed herself. they sounded great, were totally sweet and up beat and Johnny's dance moves stole the show. I will definitely be attending their next show in the area
Rating: 4 out of 5by Anonymous on 5/2/12Paradise Rock Club - Boston This was an awesome, intimate show! Loved the opening acts too!
Rating: 5 out of 5by Anonymous on 5/2/12Fine Line Music Cafe - Minneapolis Seriously best show I've bee to in years! If you loving dancing and great music, you have to see the drums live!!! I hope they come back a million more times <3
Rating: 4 out of 5 The Drums were great (as always)
by Mcdirk on 4/28/12Webster Hall - New YorkThe Drums were wonderful, energetic and intense, as they always are. Great sets - highly recommended. Craft Spells were good. Nice set overall. Part Time was also quite good - much better than I'd expected - solid sound. Webster Hall still doesn't let you up on the second floor, which sucks, but the sightlines from the main floor are decent from most spots. What's the point of having wifi at Webster Hall if you need a password to access it?
Rating: 5 out of 5 Awesome!
by Mlsk488 on 4/27/12Webster Hall - New YorkI have been waiting.to see the Drums for.such a long time and finally I got.to see them last Sunday. They were AMAZING!! I love Jhonny's dance moves. The two bands were great, but I like Craft Spell. They were as well Amazing. The only thing was the audio sound. We couldn't hear what they were singing. Overall, The 3 bands are worth to see.
Rating: 5 out of 5 The drums were amazing!!!!!
by Anonymous on 4/25/12Webster Hall - New YorkI didn't know the other two bands that played (part-time, Craft Spells) but they were good. I think everyone was looking forward to The main event though. It was awesome I was right by the stage. The singer was funny as always and we all were dancing, he played a few songs from his old album and some new songs (money!) from their new album Portamento. After they played thought the whole set list they thanked everyone and said how happy they were to be in new York again and they left. Everyone starting chanting "Encore! Let's. Go. Sur-fing!!" They came back out and played 3 more songs! There the best :D
Rating: 5 out of 5 Part Time, Cast Spells, the Drums
by Mizcity on 4/24/12Webster Hall - New Yorkall three bands were phenomenal! highly recommend seeing any or all of them.
Rating: 4 out of 5 great show - great opening acts
by lmr925 on 4/24/12Webster Hall - New YorkI love the Drums and their opening acts were great too. I never heard of Craft Spells or Part-Time but now I'm a fan.
Rating: 5 out of 5 The best show I've ever seen
by Jamboney10 on 4/24/12Webster Hall - New YorkThey were so fantastic, this was definitely the best show I've ever seen. I would definitely see them again.