The mars volta
by Tricia on 5/8/23The Masquerade - Heaven - AtlantaAbsolutely amazing show. Cheap drinks and decent venue.
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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.
Absolutely amazing show. Cheap drinks and decent venue.
I’m still speechless from witnessing the mars Volta!!!!
Their live show and tightness blew my mind and they played for two hours straight. If I have another opportunity to see them I will not miss it.
Being a few months out from witnessing one of their shows in Seattle, WA. I cannot believe that I was able to see this band live. I unfortunately was not introduced to their music until 2013. Since then I've been unapologetically addicted. To have been able to see them was equal to a very close deceased friend/relative being resurrected from the dead. Something I thought impossible. The year (2022), was literally the worst year of my life. I experienced trauma and grief like I never have before. Including the deaths of 4 of the main reasons for my living. Seeing this band live made it possible for me to look back and make that year overall bearable. I know I am duplicating a lot of what others are saying but now that the impossible is currently possible, and if you are a fan and haven't had the opportunity, if and when you get the chance, do it. Make that "chance". This was not a band on stage doing their job. They were smiling and enjoying themselves. Yes it was a performance, but almost at times, it seemed to be that the audience didn't even exist and they were present to just respect each and everyone of their fellow members talents. I am so forever grateful. And lucky doesn't even begin to describe it...
The Mars Volta performed an amazing show. So many of their best songs, from nearly every album, and it's clear that the energy was there. However, something about The Moore Theatre muddied the sound, and it was difficult to clearly hear the vocals or some of the other instruments. Perhaps a vintage hall - designed for acoustic instruments - is not the best choice for a modern amplified band. I came away wishing I'd heard them in another venue.
Great performance, really had me tripping, the solos were crazy, just great overall, one of those bands that you have to see at least once in your life.
In a word, everything about the show was intimate. It was all beautiful music, emotions, sweat and tears, singing and dancing - the crowd and the band were alive and gave each other everything. I'm grateful to them and to the wonderful people I met there. Not everything in life can always be so pure and positive and uplifting, but sometimes it can be and that's what it was. They gave me a place I could close my eyes and dig deep; it's like they asked, or better yet dared, how deep are you trying to go? And they helped us find that place. If you love The Mars Volta, you owe it to yourself to go to one of their shows and, respectfully, put every last bit of yourself out there.
One of the best live music performances I have ever experienced. It was amazing. The Mars Volta put on a masterclass of musicianship. Wow. I am still in awe. Love them.
Amazing show, amazing artists, amazing venue. I do wish they served non alcoholic beer though!
Volta was amazing they sounded great. The venue itself is amazing but I notice that all the live nation/ ticketmaster venues are no longer selling beer on tap. I dont want to pay 14 dollars for a tall can i can get at the liquor store for 2.
So glad to finally see my favorite band again (been like 15 years). Despite not being used to the new album yet, they played a lot of their older songs. Out of all the times I’ve seen them play, I don’t recall them playing “Televators”until this show (was about to cry). Had the best seat in the house, could get down without feeling crowded. Thank you to the og members, new members, Teri Gender Bender and everyone else who made this possible. Even the Palladium staff was cool. Tickets on this night were super affordable. So worth the trip!
The Mars Volta are amazing! The Palladium is one of the best venues in LA, great sound, plenty of access to drinks, and available parking.
Thanks thank you thanks for all your work thank you from the bottom of my heart
Emotional, Magical, Fulfilling, Timeless, Progressive, Enchanting, Rhythmic, Diabolical, Simply Amazing
I’ve been to over 20 concerts, and seen the Mars Volta 7 times, this was the best they’ve ever sounded, and the best show I’ve ever been too. Next level musicianship.
I've been fortunate enough to see Tool three times, attend all four days of the Aftershock festival and catch Roger Waters this year. Out of all those Mars Volta was my favorite, and I'm a tool mega fan, they sounded incredible especially on the last day they played in LA. I'm hoping to see them again at some point because vocally and instrumentally they flippin rocked my world.
The Mars Volta put on a great show on 23 October at the Hollywood Palladium. Prog rock with a dash of psychedelia and a healthy dose of Latin & jazz rhythms thrown in. What’s not to like?!?
The Mars Volta came back in full form and proved that they can still kill a set after a 10 year absence. Track transitions were seamless and the new members gave way to some great jam moments (I.e. Omar’s solo in Cygnus or the piano solo in L’Via). Absolutely must see show. 10/10
I've wanted to see The Mars Volta for YEARS. I had accepted a long time ago that would never happen. The fact that I was able to see them in a spot as intimate as the Hollywood Palladium was truly amazing. My little heart was so full. Thank you Cedric and Omar for putting this together and thank you everybody else involved for making this happen <3
Great performance, great people around amazing staff