The Joy Formidable Tickets

who ever hasn't heard of this band yet, or did & didn't go...BOY, DID YOU MISS A BIG ONE! an intimate Webster Hall show w/ the musically underrated Joy Formidable. i was really rundown from work all week, plus i saw Snoop Dogg the nite before ( a blast! ) & i almost fell asleep at home. then i saw the doors were at 6:30!!! i better motor - NEC train to subway to walkway & i made it! - the great thing about this show was they only have an EP & 1 LP so they did a huge chunk of their songs. i don't know if it was because it was the last show of the tour, or if its just the way they normally rock, but the energy level & shear JOY that they splashed over the crowd was nothing short of mind-blowing. i just wish i remembered the batteries fer my camera, i had to use my fone. i did get a life-size black rubber kitty-cat. Matt Thomas is destined for the drummer pantheon, Ritzy is TOO-FINE & ridiculously talented ( i don't think she used a pick ) & Rhydian did things w/ a bass guitar that most people can't do w/ a bank of keyboards - AWESOME BAND & SHOW!

First time hearing them live and had a great time! Excellent musicians, very talented!

Never saw them live before and was completely blown away. The whole band has incredible energy. One of the best shows I've seen.

Wow. After seeing this band in DC, I trekked to NY to see them. I had my ass kicked by them again! I am 43, been seeing live music of all types since I was a kid, I have seen just about everybody, and RARELY have I seen a band bring it like they did. The light rig at Webster was awesome as well, and they worked the crowd into a frenzy at the end,Ritzy wildly hammering a gong, then throwing her own guitar into it. Their infectious energy is instantly affecting and clearly genuine as well.

They were great, they're a great band and they played a great set.

Don't miss The Joy Formidable. Everyone feel in love with Ritzys stage energy and her awesome sound. Music in it's purest form!

Didn't know The Lonely Forest ahead of time and was expecting a lame opener but those guys were awesome. The Joy Formidable was insanely good as usual. Even though the venue was small, there was a more personal touch to the performance although by the end there were so many people that some had to stand on tables or chairs to get a view.

The band put on a fantastic show. The stairs at the venue were a little narrow but otherwise it was a nice place.

I had been listening to their album, The Big Roar, for 2 weeks straight coming up to this concert and I couldn't have asked for anything more than what they delivered live. The smaller venue added to the awesome rock atmosphere and as soon as their set started I was completely in awe. Everything was played perfectly, yet the raw emotion and chaos that is The Joy Formidable, at times in their set was just incredible. But sure enough, anytime Ritzy wanted to talk in between songs the crowd just got perfectly still and quiet to listen to her every word. Rhydian and Matt joked along with her and the crowd and helped deliver a truly great show. I would definitely recommend this band to anyone!

I was so excited to hear that Joy Formidable was coming to kc. I have their cd and love every bit of it (so my opinion is a little bit biased) and I bought my tickets months ago. I had never been to the riot room, and as far as an "intimate" rock venue it was pretty good. Both the openers were good, especially the Lonely Forest. The two bands (Lonely Forest and Joy Formidable) have been touring for a while and they're a great match. I was early enough to be right up against the stage, and so I was literally standing directly next to Matt on the drums. I genuinely feared for my hearing (in the best way possible). I can not express how intense and energetic they were. They were heavier than any metal band I've seen, because of their energy and skill and passion about their performance. They genuinely seem to enjoy performing their music, and as an audience member it was a very exciting atmosphere. It felt like the audience was part of the performance. I could babble for hours about all the little things that made this show one of the best shows I've ever been to. Like the insane and hilarious faces Matt made at the crowd as well as the rest of his band. Seriously. If you ever get the chance to see this band. DO IT!!! They. Are. Amazing.

Great show. Venue was a bit cramped, but overall, I'd go again.

TJF gig in Boston was terrific, lots of energy and great songs. It's nice to see a band that is truly excited about being on stage, no posing, no frills, just drums and a couple of amps. A lot of noise for a three piece - they seem to love what they do and you can't beat that.

This was a really good time. Not too many people, but enough. The band was a lot of fun. Sound was good. Would definitely go see again!

i was looking forward to seeing the joy formidable and was surprised with outstanding performances from the dig and group love. 3 AWESOME bands all in one night. a must see!!!

First time seeing The Joy Formidable they were amazing. But i would also like to say the opening bands The Dig and Group Love sounded amazing and their tunes were really catchy

Excellent stage presence and amazing show + energy.