Great show
by The Italian on 10/12/23Uptown Theater - Kansas CityRating: 5 out of 5It was what I’d hoped for. Good song selection and balance. High powered.

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Formed by guitarist/composer Omar Rodríguez-López and singer/lyricist Cedric Bixler-Zavala, The Mars Volta rose from the ashes of El Paso punk-rock firebrands At The Drive-In in 2001. Ona mission to "honor our roots and honor our dead", The Mars Volta made music that fused the Latin sounds Rodríguez-López was raised on with the punk and underground noise he and Bixler-Zavala had immersed themselves in for years, and the futuristic visions they were tapping into. The albums that followed were one-of-a-kind masterpieces, their songs of breath-taking complexity also possessing powerful emotional immediacy. After the group fell silent, a legion of devotees (including Kanye West) kept up an insistent drum-beat for their return. Now-a year after 'La Realidad De Los Sueños', aluxurious 18-LP box-set compiling their back catalog, sold out its 5,000 print run in under 24 hours-The Mars Volta are back.
Throughout their career, The Mars Volta have brought played many famous venues to capacity, like Tabernacle in Atlanta and Terminal 5 in New York.
It was what I’d hoped for. Good song selection and balance. High powered.
I have been waiting years to see this band. They DID NOT disappoint! From Teri Gender Bender to the very end of The Mars Volta, it was like experiencing a psychedelic trip without the psychedelics. The intensity brought by a largely underrated band was phenomenal. One of, if not the best concerts I have seen!
The Factory feels much like the rest of the Chesterfield valley, soulless and corporate. I also suspect the acoustics suffer in the name of cheap design. I felt like the many layers and up-tempo nature of Mars Volta music didn't translate well. I'm sure it's fine for comedy or something less than the genius of Omar Rodríguez-López and Cedric Bixler-Zavala.
If u know this band, u know they never disappoint. The energy is like a wave as it hits the crowd. Just when u think u know where they're taking u, u are list again. Only to be found 10 min later and right back at the hook. Uncomparable band.
Even after 20 years out, they can still put on a hell of a show. Even if the youthful energy isn’t quite there anymore, the band is tighter than ever and still has tons of life in them. A straight hour and 45 minutes of jamming. Even if you’re just slightly a fan of the band, go see them life before it’s too late!
The band put on one hell of a show. I never thought I would get to see them live and it was so frickin' good. Shame the venue has poor acoustics and the sound was not great. The band can't help that. Memorable night and worth the wait.
I've been a fan of The Mars Volta for year and never got the opportunity to see them until recently. They did not disappoint. The show was incredible and was worth the wait. If you're a fan... you've got to see them live.
Volta rocked my face off as usual. Great venue. Great acoustics.
One of the best shows I’ve seen in a while!!! Mars Volta is really on top of their game right now!!!
The Mara Volta was awesome. Ticketmaster’s summer deal w/ 4for$80 tickets was hassle free for a change. 20Monroe is an alright venue with very expensive drinks and inconveniently located bathrooms.
Glad I was there to experience this one of a kind performance!
Fourth time seeing these guys (and gal) and I could not have asked for a better show. Well, maybe if they'd played Take the Veil Cerpin Taxt. Mostly older song selection (1st 3 albums + latest release) which was anticipated, and appreciated. Highlight of this iteration of musicians is the drummer, Philo, without a doubt. BIG sticks to fill and she CRUSHED it. Absolutely flawless. 10/10 go see them on this tour. Not to be missed.
This was an incredible show!! First time at 713 Music Hall and the sound was great!
epic, fun, and not what i expected, the mars volta show was incredible, it was my first time seeing them live, but ive been a fan for over ten years now. You can really tell they have become masters at their craft, omar and cedric were absolutley amazing. It seems they had the entire croud happy and dancing through the whole night. they played a lot of hits from my favorite album deloused in the commotorium, but they also played a lot of their other stuff. kind of sucks they didnt do an encore, but thats it when it comes to any negative notes. Now i cant wait to see them again!
The Mars Volta is the greatest band of all time. Sound at 713 Music Hall was immaculate.
Best seats are mezzanine. Incredible sound. Incredible service. One of the best experiences I've had at a show and I've seen over 100 artists in my life. TMV...please never stop performing. You make life better. Thank you!!!
The venue itself is great. The way its laid out is geared towards amplify and ease for the people. Expensive, but thats a concert.. Mars Volta, anytime they come to Houston, I'll be there. Period. Incredible show, both musically and visually! 🥰🎵
The show was amazing, the venue was really nice with a very easy entrance and multiple merch tables set up for easy access. Teri Gender Bender was a great opener and the Volta always bring an awesome energy and vibe!
First time seeing a show at 713 Music Hall, great acoustics and size. Volta obviously melted everyones face with banger after banger.
This show was absolutely incredible. This was a bucket-list band for me and both the band and the Orpheum folks made this show an excellent experience.