The Waterboys Tickets

Excellent performance, and enjoyable show! After all of these years, they still sound great! I adored the Prince cover, as well!

With another version of The Waterboys in tow, Mike ripped through songs as far back as the first album all the way to the current one. Legendary bass player David Hood of The Swampers held down the bottom end with Brit legend Ralph Salmins on drums. Brohther Paul rocked the keys battling away with fiddlemaster Steve Wickham throughout the show. Every time you see this band they get better...a tour not to be missed.

This was my third time seeing the Waterboys. They never disappoint. Since being turned on to the magic of Mike Scott and the gang around 1992, I have done my part to share that magic with as many folks as possible. The show was a real treat and was recorded for the PBS series, On Canvas. I can't wait to experience it again when the show airs in January... I think. The Electric Factory in Philly is a pretty industrial-type place, and a great place to see a show. On this night however, the setting was much more subdued with black drapery and seating... these elements combined with the band's enthusiasm and talent made for a very memorable night of music. When I got home I was immediately looking on-line to see if there was another area show I could make, but it was not meant to be. Hope they come back soon.

I felt compelled to comment on an amazing night.Usually am wary of new releases which tend to eat up the set list but the new material was fantastic especially White Dove and Mist and Snow..Opened with Strange Land then Fishermans Blues..Great venue sold out,sound was great and the band tight..Played a couple hours with plenty of older songs.Lucky I scored the tickets and hope the boys come back soon!

One lucky day. We arrived at The Civic just a few minutes before the doors open and didn't know what to expect. We wound up dead center in the front row (a general admission show with seats!) and were surrounded by some great people. The show was excellent. The sound at the venue was superb. Mike Scott. What a treasure. About The Civic. You can park right across the street and there are places to eat and drink before/after the show within a block. Great location.

Big fan of Mike Scott/Waterboys since the 80's, first chance to see them live. The Civic Theater is a small, newly opened venue and was a great place for the show.The good: the band was tight, Mike Scott was in good voice, the set list covered their whole career, and the sound system was good. The not-so-good: there was too much dead air between some songs as Mike seemed to be discussing something with either Steve or other bandmates at various times(changing up set list?).This slowed the momentum somewhat.There was also a poetry recitation of Yeats' Second Coming performed in masks(maybe for Halloween?) that I didn't quite get. Bottom line: talented musicians, good variety of acoustic and electric songs.Glad I got to see them.

I've been a fan for years and have never seen them live. They really put on a great show.

Great show in Little Five Points, Atlanta. They did a tribute song for Lou Reed that was spot on. The Waterboys definitely get down and the fiddle player was amazing.

The lads put on a brilliant show in Atlanta. One of the best live shows I have seen, and I've seen many. If they come back next year, I'll be there. The Lou Reed tribute was nicely done and heartfelt. A great evening for fans young and old.

After being a fan since the 80's I finally saw them live. It was at Variety Playhouse in Atlanta. Great show and a good venue. Unfortunately the sound engineer was asleep at the wheel. Even though only Mike Scott and his Fiddler were only original members it was still good. They carry the lyrical side while the tight young players carry the rocking part. Excellent musicians to be sure. However I missed the sloppiness of the Irish / Scottish band, but as I said the original guys brought that themselves.

Variety Playhouse is absolutely my favorite concert venue. It's comfortable, intimate--a great place to spend time with your favorite musicians. The Waterboys have been around for a while (12 years since their last visit to Atlanta), and still were very entertaining and really seemed to enjoy their time on stage.

Great show! Scott sounded great. Wickham on the fiddle always steals the show. Touring members quality professionals. Played the "hits" as well as several from the W.B Yeats collection. Check it out if you haven't already. See the tour if you get the chance.

I've always wanted to see Mike Scott & The Waterboys as they are one of my favorite bands. Drove from Cincinnati to Atlanta to see them and boy did they ever deliver! What a rocking show. Plenty of old favorites along with songs from the epic Appointment with Mr. Yeats. Mike Scott & The Waterboys jammed hard and loud for nearly 2 hours. A good time was had by all.

I really don't need to see another show for awhile...it was just that good.

I cant say enough how great this band is live. If you hear the songs from their albums and are not impressed, well hear me now and thank me later. Go see this band live and you will know what a concert really can be. Fan-Tastic. An eleven !!!

Seeing and hearing The Waterboys perform at the Bowery Ballroom on Friday night was pure pleasure. After thirty years of inspired song writing Mike Scott has a huge repertoire of songs to drawn on. He is unmatched as a singer-songwriter. From "We Shall not be Lovers" to "You in the Sky" to "Mad as the MIst and Snow" Scott charts the full range of the human heart and spirit. Scott's interpretation of Yeats' poetry is inspired. (As I overheard someone say, Yeats needs Mike Scott as much as Mike Scott needs Yeats.) Steve Wickam's fiddle took every song to a new level of emotional intensity. The "American Waterboys" were a great addition to the band. (Bravo to Malcolm on bass and Jay on guitar.) Like reading a great novel or viewing any great art, Mike Scott's songs of love, pain, longing, and searching left me by the end of the show just that much happier to be a human and to be alive.

Mike Scott continues to exhude intense charisma: poetic and rock n roll at the same time. They played the more traditional sounding songs as well as the raucous older stuff. My mind was blown and I still can't get this concert out of my head. The high energy level blasted through the entire set. They haven't lost one ounce of energy and Mike looks amazing. GO SEE THEM

The show was a unbroken string great versions of great songs. The musicians were top notch and clearly enthusiastic about the concert. The only drawback to the night was that the stage was incredibly high and I was in the front row. I couldn't even see the musicians in the back and only about half of the musicians in front. It should either have been standing only or lower stage.

One of the best concerts, hands down, I have ever had the pleasure of attending. Mike Scott is so clearly humble and honest about the gift of his music. His voice is a dream that reaches the soul, and tugs at the heart. The magic of the violin was felt on a physical level. Having said all that, they absolutely rocked the house out! Opened with our old favorites, which set the tone for the night. Filled with gratitude in Minnesota.

The last time I saw The Waterboys was 25 years ago at 7th Street Entry. Still to this day, it was hands down, the BEST sounding concert I have ever seen. This was a good show, but the sound was aweful, too loud, it was just noise, too distorted, and the sound guy was sitting near me!