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Rating: 4.6 out of 5 based on 97 reviews

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PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN CONCERT:

In case the name left any shred of doubt, let's be clear: alt-rock outfit the Presidents of the United States of America are out to have fun. Rising to fame with hilariously quirky songs like "Kitty" and "Lump" from their self-titled 1995 debut, the band brought a welcome dose of Dada to the traditionally weighty alternative rock landscape, matching the playfulness of their music with their zany, energy-filled live shows. Hot on the heels of 2014's cheekily titled Kudos to You!, the band returns to the road for a tour that's sure to rock and amuse in equal measure.

BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:

Formed in Seattle in 1993, the Presidents of the United States of America played local venues and hawked cassettes at bars before rising to overnight fame with their self-titled 1995 debut. Despite, or perhaps thanks to, the band's head-scratching lyrics and playful song structures, the album struck a major chord with audiences, going triple-platinum and spawning hit singles like "Peaches" and "Lump." 1996 sophomore album II was also a success, landing on charts around the world and scoring the band another hit with "Mach 5." After weathering several breakups and reunions in the '00s, the band returned in 2014 with a fan-funded new album Kudos to You!, hitting the road for a tour in support of the long-awaited release.

FANS WHO BOUGHT TICKETS SAY:

"Love the Presidents! These guys put on such a fantastic, high-energy show. They're wonderful musicians who connect really well with the audience, and they're adorable to boot."

"Presidents of the United States were AWESOME! High-energy, great sound. They did their first set then did the entire first album start to finish - it was AMAZING!"

"This was an unforgettable, amazing show. Presidents of the USA were funny, energetic, and gratefulto the fans. They played new songs as well as their entire first album."

Reviews

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 based on 97 reviews
  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    The Presidents ROK'd THE HOUSE DOWN.

    by SolitaryBells on 2/25/10Showbox at the Market - Seattle

    The Presidents of the United States of America are by FAR the best band I have ever seen perform live. Chris's giddy attitude and hilarious personality made the whole experience a whole lot better than I thought it would. The whole band was absolutely hysterical. I laughed my ass off when they played the 2nd song: "Kitty" and everybody below the stage started bouncing along with the beat. I'm usually not the type to be that crazy during concerts, but this song just made me want to attempt a massive dive into the crowd. Aw, man. After the band performed, the band came back out for an encore. Little did we all know that the lead singer- Chris, would GET MARRIED. Oh yeah...on stage, on Valentine's Day, at midnight. Definitely something I didn't expect at the end of the performance. Well...actually...it wasn't the end of the performance. They kept playing through the night up to the point when my legs got too tired and we had to leave. God only knows how long they kept playing after we left... Of course, in every concert there are the flaws that come to mind. No chairs. That bothered me quite a bit. I had to sit down occasionally to prevent the sudden feeling of faintiness during the performance. The crowds also got to me, and made it harder to move around or even sit on the floor. The band still kicked tons of ass regardless of MY OWN problems. The opening band was...eh. "BOAT", I believe. They were alright but I felt that as time passed by, their music eventually turned to plain noise. Nevertheless, a great concert indeed. From what I could see, (My view was pretty close considering we were at the Showbox; a BAR in other words where everybody stood no further than 50 feet away from the stage... ) the band was perfect, and I would love to go see them again sometime. ROK ON! >:D

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    PUSA knows how to put on a show!

    by axeman2 on 2/19/10Showbox at the Market - Seattle

    People Eating People was pretty good. A great opener for PUSA. They set the stage. Black Daisy - Not so much... I get the joke, but it could have been better made with a single song - not an entire set. The Presidents simply rocked! They had the whole place jumping up and down and played a good mix of songs from their entire catalog. They were excellent from start to finish!

  • Rating: 1 out of 5

    Ticket says 8pm, Presidents come on at 11:30pm????

    by kelbyrae on 2/17/10Showbox at the Market - Seattle

    The ticket said the show started at 8 pm. The Presidents didn't come on till 11:30 pm. This especially sucked since my husband had to work at midnight. We thought for sure we would be able to actually SEE THE SHOW WE PAID FOR!!! I actually cried, since they are one of my absolute favorite bands, I have never seen them live, and we had to leave after 3 songs. I cried. The first opener was pretty good. The second just sucked. A Steel Panther wannabe? Not okay since Steel Panther is a Spinal Tap wannabe. Half of the crowd was booing the whole time they were up there. I actually want my money back.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    by Anonymous on 2/17/10Showbox at the Market - Seattle

    People Eating People were pleasant. I hadn't heard them before, but I can't help but describe their sound as "pleasant." Black Daisy was off the wall with a bunch of short hooks and some hit and miss comedy that really hit when it did. The Presidents? Well they brought the rock. There's nothing quite the same as jumping up and down and starting a mosh-pit to "Kitty" or "Boll Weevil." Is it dorky? Yes. Am I proud of it? Yes. Shouting every last word of "Peaches" and "Lump" back at the band and the physical experience of having such a great time gave me a rush for several days.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    The Presidents

    by European4 on 2/16/10Showbox at the Market - Seattle

    Showbox was amazing place and the atmosphere was great! I went to see the presidents of the USA and they were amazing!!! very down to earth, fun, and energetic. However, the intro bands were boring and unentertaining. If it weren't for the presidents performing i would have left early. But i would defenitely recommend going to see the presidents live!!

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    PUSA rocked it!

    by Anonymous on 2/15/10Showbox at the Market - Seattle

    The show was great! They rocked the house. Could have done without the wedding though...

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    by CheekiMonkey on 2/15/10Showbox at the Market - Seattle

    Great show! Only one complaint... they didn't play Stranger! Chris Balou got married onstage at midnight (that made it Valentine's Day), which was pretty neat.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    They've never slowed down from day 1!

    by localrawker on 2/15/10Showbox at the Market - Seattle

    If you've never seen The presidents ( of the united states of america) your missing out! They'll rock the pants off your old school rockers pants hehehe! there were kids and their parents there enjoying the show :) Family rockers!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Amazing As Always!

    by BloodyBerry on 2/15/10Showbox at the Market - Seattle

    Every Presidents show I've ever been to has been a blast! They always pick the best opening acts, which never disappoint. The Presidents are even better live than on CD, as if they could get any better! They usually have the audience sing certain parts of their songs and always do something goofy for every song. I recommend this show for anyone! They play a three stringed guitar, and the sound is very unique, and they never fail to get the audience revved up!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Can't say enough...

    by NorthendMom on 2/15/10Showbox at the Market - Seattle

    This show was absolutely amazing! Especially being a 1st concert for both my 14 yr old and 10 yr old and both having been raised with us blasting their music!! I did find it odd that so many people didn't know their old music but made ME happy to hear them play it!! The surprise wedding and Dave playing along with them as well made this one kickass night! THANK YOU!! This show will now be considered one of my favorites concert memories! Can't wait till their next show!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    black daisy, thats all I got to say.

    by piebott on 2/14/10Showbox at the Market - Seattle

    ha ha poppy little songs that the other band played were no match for the one they call black daisy

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    PUSA was awesome!

    by dreadh4sh on 2/14/10Showbox at the Market - Seattle

    What an incredible show! The Presidents rocked my socks off. Chris (lead singer) married his girlfriend on stage at the end of the show with hundreds cheering him on. Unforgettable!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    ReElect the Presidents

    by JelvisMc on 2/14/10Showbox at the Market - Seattle

    As always they brought the energy and great times. Andrew was great and having Dave come and play a portion of the show was a++++++++ bonus. Molly Lewis was a wonderful addition to the show. Never heard Boat before but thought they were entertaining.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Super Cool

    by shescrafty on 2/14/10Showbox at the Market - Seattle

    PUSA rocked the house. High energy, great mix of songs old and new. Awesome treat to have Dave play with them too!

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    The Presidents ROCK!

    by annamaniac on 2/14/10Showbox at the Market - Seattle

    If you ever get a chance to see The President of the United States of America... do! They are energetic, incredible-sounding and look like they are really having fun. The entire audience is jumping and singing and having a fantastic time. The Showbox is a great, small venue. It has good acoustics and it's intimate enough that you can enjoy the show from just about anywhere. My main complaint is the time the Presidents started. The ticket says 8:00pm. The Presidents didn't come on until nearly 11:30pm. I didn't prepare for that and I ended up leaving in the middle of their set, but I left satisfied and pumped up from their awesome performance.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    wow!!!!!

    by baseballlover on 2/14/10Showbox at the Market - Seattle

    It was a fantastic show great venue very cozy and intimate for a great band like that ,that feeds off the crowd. great concert for my 16 yr old son to see for his first concert

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    great show!

    by nobody500 on 2/14/10Showbox at the Market - Seattle

    Great show by a good band! They were fun, fast and oh yes Fun.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Awesome show!

    by Craig0 on 2/13/10Showbox at the Market - Seattle

    The guys put on a great show last night and the opening acts were a lot of fun too.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    by grilledpickle on 2/13/10Showbox at the Market - Seattle

    The Presidents always know how to throw down. I have never been disappointed.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    The Presidents show was amazing!!!

    by Leviticuss on 2/13/10Showbox at the Market - Seattle

    The Presidents put on a great show. I got to hear the few songs that i hoped they would play.