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The Waterboys have been led by Scottish singer and guitarist Mike Scott since the 1980s and have evolved through many line-ups, winning a fearsome concert reputation along the way. Indisputably one of the best live bands in the world, the 2025 group features double keyboard players Brother Paul from Memphis and James Hallawell from Cornwall, and is grounded by killer Irish rhythm section Aongus Ralston (bass) and Eamon Ferris (drums). They reconfigure music from all stages of the band's career, from the early "big music" of The Whole Of The Moon and classic album This Is The Sea through the roots-inspired Fisherman's Blues era and the run of in-form records that have poured out since 2015's Nashville-recorded Modern Blues, taking in soul, funk, country-rock and any other kind of music they care to play - and always rooted in Scott's songwriting mastery and a sense of exploration. Waterboys songs feature in the current or recent live sets of The War On Drugs, Bleachers, U2, The Killers, Tom Jones and many other acts but no one plays Waterboys quite like The Waterboys themselves. This year the band is touring their audacious new album on Sun records, Life, Death And Dennis Hopper, a brilliant concept record which tells the story of the maverick American actor and trailblazer. Audiences can expect Waterboys classics, new directions, drama, improvisation and musical fireworks.
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Best seats in the house at the Commodore so it was unfortunate that the Waterboys were less than expected. Is that hard rock they play now? And not a fiddle amongst them. Bummer. But always a good time out with friends and family.
I have loved The Waterboys since The Fisherman’s Blues album. Mike Scott is a great showman and a delightful story teller. He reminds me of Ray Davies. Treat yourself to a lovely time.
I've never seen them live before. So this was an extra treat. There's no way to explain the raw emotion in each song when hearing them live. And hearing Whole of the Moon? Tears rolled down my cheeks while I smiled and sang along. I loved every moment of it.
The Waterboys were amazing! They sounded great and put on a terrific show.
Mike Scott was phenomenal. I waited years to see him in person, and he was definitely worth the wait. Danforth Music Hall was accommodating too. Enjoyed the show so much.
The best way to listen to your favourite song is live. A great evening spent with The Waterboys.
Awesome! Every bit as good as when I last saw them in Dundee back in 1990.
This is a concert that I will remember. The music is incredible and their performance spectacular.
I was a casual Waterboys fan but they were phenomenal! Mike Scott is amazing!
Waterboys always great. Always inventive. Great singing. Great instrumental playing. Great enegy. Lved every minute.
Great show. Energy, talent, sound, performance all beyond expectations. Thank you for a great night. I would see them again!
Show was supposed to start at 8pm. We had to first listen to a warmup band for 40 mins and then watch them reset the stage for a half hour so the Waterboys did not even come out till 9:12. They did not have the fiddle player which was a disappointment and Mike Scott was not as personable has he had been in past shows. We had been so excited to see them since the last time we saw them in NJ which was a great show. We actually left early.
They rocked the place, as expected…bringing old favorites and lots of new favorites with lots of energy and enthusiasm. Sounded great… incredible musicians. All around 11 out of 10! At least!
Didn't even stay around for the end. Oh well. I guess they eventually played songs that I knew. Didn't realize how much Karl wallinger meant to their sound.
This is my 4th time seeing the Waterboys. Every show has been great, and this one was no exception. The audience was supercharged by what they were experiencing.
At 58, been to many great shows. This was the best concert experience of my life! Despite the GA venue, would’ve paid an arm & a leg to see the seated from row. Please continue touring🙏!
My family og I saw ‘The Waterboys’ last night. We were very disappointed in the performance. They played a few popular songs but none of their ‘main hits’. I was very disappointed because they spent a lot of the set playing covers of other bands songs. We came to see them play their songs, which we did not get. Everyone was very confused when it ended. I don’t think I would ever see them again and do not recommend this tour.
Disappointed that Steve Wickham left the Waterboys and that Mike Scott did not come out after the show, which is common at The Queen.
Great show by Mike Scott and Brother Paul... a stripped down version of the Waterboys but lots of fun!... Enjoyed hearing some of the classics as well as some new material...
Opened up playing new, recent old, covers , sounded great . Band was rocking, couldn't have sounded better, Mike Scott is so versatile and so is the band , not to be missed live or on disc.
