-X- Tickets

I live in the Los Angeles area and flew to the D.C. area (Alexandria) to see this show with a friend who lives in the D.C. area. I have seen X a number of times over the years, but I must say that this is one of the top ten X shows that I've seen. The evening started out with a the playing of the video "X - The Unheard Music". When the video started the crowd went silence not wanting to miss a single word or video. The crowd grew more animated when the live portions of the video played, even clapping loudly after each performance. Yes a very animated crowd. Once the video was over, the people seated around the stage got up and there was a rush to get closer. Shortly the band came out and the show started with the "Los Angeles Album". This tour is the 31 Anniversary of X's first album "Los Angeles". So, they started the show by playing the album (in order). What to me was amazing was Exene. She was wailing, thrashing and moving around to every song. Her energy seem to spark John Doe, Billy Zoom and DJ Bonebrake even more. I've seen X almost every tour in the last ten year in Los Angeles (where I live) and have never seen Exene as responsive or animated as in this show. Her singing with John Doe's was perfect and they fed off each other. The harmonies (some people say what harmonies), were tight; Billy Zoom playing as great as usual. Even though there were 3 false starts, it had to be because they were feeling each others energy. Normally in the last few years, there is an acoustical break where John and Exene come out the sing "I Must not Think bad Thoughts" and 2 other song, but not this time. at the end of the first set, the roadie was preparing John Doe's acoustic guitar, but when they came back on stage it was all electric. I can only think it because they sense the going acoustic would kill the moment. They played a a few more songs ending with "Hungry Like The Wolf. As usual, Billy Zoom, end each show by taking pictures of teh audience. I checked and they are on Billy Zoom's Facebook page. Again, one of the best X shows ever.

more fun in the old world i don't want to explain anymore.

Fast & furious from start; Exene's voice is amazing; brilliant songs, blazing delivery!!

Powerful, full of energy, playing as well as I've ever heard them (live or on record/dvd/film), X tore up the Birchmere with a wildly enthusiastic crowd. "X - The Unheard Music" (the film) was a great lead-in, getting everyone into the mood and stoked to see the real thing live in the room, and they did not let anyone down. Billy Zoom was off the charts, as always (and all smiles as always too) playing deceptively complex things & making it look simple; John Doe played his a$$ off and again showed he is/was easily the best singer in all of punk (and now one of the best around in his current Americana-ish/country terrific records & shows) and he was locked in with DJ and Billy Z creating a powerful rhythm section. Exene was her usual effervescent self. DJ Bonebrake was a powerhouse on drums, driving the sound all night. Together they were great and musically have lost nothing over time. A great show to see.

For those of us who grew up listening to the LA punk pioneering band, X, catching up with the original lineup 40 years later was a show not to be missed. Not being close to 21while the band was in their prime, limited the number of shows I could see in Los Angeles. By the time I hit that magic number, Billy Zoom had split and the magic of the band had changed. After missing other reunion shows, I thought seeing this great lineup would never happen. Fortunately, I decided to see the Knitters in Petaluma, a great show by the way; and on my way out was a flyer for the original lineup of X playing the Uptown in Napa. A great night just got better as I purchased my tickets on line. The only bummer was it was a 21 and over show, I couldn't take my children to see this great band who's singer had a profound influence on my life: thanks Exene! The last time I went to the Uptown it was a movie theater that showed double features for a buck-fifty. It was great to see it returned to it's glory. I had great seats and was excited for the show. The Devil's Brigade, a side project for Rancid bassist Matt Freeman, opened the show. The first thing I noticed about the trio was that the guitar was out front and Freeman's vocals were faint. As the show progressed, I hoped that the mix would be corrected; it wasn't. Strong show from the Devil's Brigade, but the poor mix did not do them justice. I just hoped that it would be fixed for X's set. It wasn't! Good thing I like Zoom's guitar, because that was about all you could hear. The vocals and bass were drowned out and the drums were barely noticeable. At least I knew the words to the songs so I could sing along. It was the best karaoke music ever. Can't blame the band for the bad mix. They ran through their classics with energy and fire, as if were the early 80's again. The set included Johnny Hit and Run Pauline, a song I had not heard live since the early 80's. As stated above, I saw Doe, Cervenka and Bonebrake a few weeks earlier and their singing and playing was tight with the Knitters, so I doubt everything feel to pieces in that short time. Will I go see X again? Hell yeah! Will I go back to the Uptown? I don't know.

X was amazing. We had second row from the stage on the right side and we were right in front of john doe ! Excine cervenka's vocals were hot and so was john doe's. Johnny zooms guitar riff were jamming too. Excellent show and great seats. The uptown theatre in napa is a great venue.

2nd of 3 nights seeing Exene, John, Billy and DJ. The venue was a beautiful old theater that's been refurbished but lacked a dance floor. The smaller crowd was energetic and enjoyed the great energy and talent of this amazing band. Can't wait until fall when they tour the Southeast.

I first saw X over 30 years ago, and I've seen them maybe 10 times over the years -- but this was the first time it was in a theater setting and I thought it might be odd. But everyone stood up and while the seating was sort of in the way, it didn't matter. X is still X, and while their albums are excellent, with thought-provoking lyrics, they have to be seen live to be appreciated for what they are.

The band was great to see live at a smaller venue. The sound system at 4th & B left a bit to be desired but they seemed to tweek it as the show went on. Couldn't get too close as the sound up front was really bad.

Shut your eyes and it was 1982. In fact I think musically they were better. Doe and Bonebrake were at the top of their game, Exene sounded great and Billy Zoom, holy crap! Unbelievable! Punks not dead, just getting better with age.

Thursday night, -X- Ventura Theatre. Ventura, CA. X was in top form, as always!! the vocals were amazing & beautiful, as always. & it was LOUD!!! there was an endearing moment seeing tha Master & Legend, Zoom, flub tha chord coming out of the chorus from i believe, "Sex & Dying..." as he played with the audience in front of him. always love seeing & hearing -X-. hope 2 b able 2 see them soon again....

Awesome show. They always are. Just because Exene and John Doe have graduated from being the cool aunt/uncle of punk to the cool grandparents of punk doesn't mean that they've lost a lick of rock. In fact that they were visibly older and rocked so damn hard was inspirational and made me feel proud to be a part of my generation.

Saw them at the OC fair a few weeks ago. They sounded great and still kick ass after all these years. BTW the bio on this page is on the wrong band.

I love their cds, but didn' know what they would sound like 20 years later; it turns out I had nothing to worry about! They rocked from beginning to end. I would definitely see them again if they came near NYC. This original line-up has not lost their punk edge.

What I really want to get across here is that these guys are legends and I feel extremely honored and privledged to have seen their second nite @ the Double Door. I had never seen X before and to be able to see them in such an intimate setting was unbelievable. I was literally mere feet away from Exene, Billy & John (DJ was a few feet further back) as they hammered nearly non-stop for two hours through through a fan selected "greatest hits" from their first four albums plus 'My Goodness' & 'Burning House...' from "Ain't Love Grand". I've seen a lot of shows over the last 25 years and the number of bands that I really want to see is quickly dwindling. X @ the Double Door was easily one of the top 5 or ten shows I've ever seen. Totally stripped down, X let the words & music do all of the talking. What I saw was not just one of the original punk bands but (& they might not want to hear this) one of the greatest pure Rock bands that I've ever seen.

For the second straight year the X show was AWEWSOME!!!!!! I'm so glad that I finally got to see them, and I'll go see them whenever they're in the area.

Everytime I see X I feel like they get better and better. Every song was perfectly sung. And there is not one song that you don't want to hear! AA++!!!!!

Overall, I enjoyed seeing X again - but it would have been a better show if the band would have picked the set list instead of the fans - they seemed to just play through the songs without playing with a lot of feeling. I miss the passion they had in the 80s. They did still prove they have their chops for the most part. DJ Bonebreak was a little off I thought and by the end of the night I found the drumming a little too robotic. I was very pleased with the opening act, Steve Sotto and the Twisted Hearts. I bought their album.

X turned it out in NYC, showing the crowd that even if they get older, they are getting better! I couldn't believe how superb they were - the more amped the crowd got, the harder they played!

Basically the opening band was a disappointment and didn't get the crowd pumped up, although that might be difficult since the audience was mostly aging punks and suburban rockers, but X blew me away and totally lived up to my expectations. I have major respect for those guys. My craving for authentic, sweaty, jump around and come out deaf and bruised-punk rock was totally satisfied.