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YO LA TENGO IN CONCERT:
Indie rock pioneers Yo La Tengo have brought a sophisticated edge to underground rock for the past 30 years, and they show no signs of slowing down in terms of creativity or quality. The band's eclectic sound touches on everything from meditative serenity to noisy punk aggression, and they're just as likely to groove on soulful ditties like “Mr. Tough” as brooding folk ragas like “Before We Run”. Frontman Ira Kaplan skillfully navigates these diverse genres with effortless confidence, bringing insightful gems like "Autumn Sweater" and "Cherry Chapstick" to life with his breathy vocals, world-wise lyrics, and experimental guitar techniques. With audiences and critics still unraveling the lyrical complexity and musical diversity of their 2015 album Stuff Like That There, Yo La Tengo are sure to offer a soul-searching and heart-racing concert experience for ticket buyers whenever they go on tour.
BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:
Husband and wife duo Ira Kaplan (vocals/guitar/keys) and Georgia Hubley (percussion/vocals) began making music together as Yo La Tengo -- Spanish for “I’ve got it!” -- in 1984. The Hoboken, NJ couple originally went through several lineup changes on their way to releasing their 1986 debut Ride the Tiger. The duo began to pick up commercial success with the 1989 release of President Yo La Tengo, which also kicked off a long love affair with music critics that continues to this day. The band finally settled on a consistent bassist/backing vocalist/multi-instrumentalist in James McNew, who joined the group on their 1992 album May I Sing with Me. The solidified lineup explored electronic instrumentation during the ‘90s, and remained fruitful as elder statesmen of the exploding indie scene in the ‘00s. In recent years the band has continued to experiment both on stage and in the studio, thrilling devoted fans and new converts alike as they continue to make some of the most restlessly creative and eclectic music available.
I got so incredibly high and had the most life-changing epiphany I’ve ever had. I genuinely was terrified for half of the concert but it all came to fruition at the end with a vision of my late grandmother telling me everything was going to be alright. Thank you Yo La Tengo for this experience
Need I say more? I left my w awe and joy in silence.
too many trying to be Jimmy Hendrix wanna be guitar riffs.
What's NOT to like here -- an iconic band in one of the best live environments nationwide. It didn't hurt to arrive early and secure a floor spot up close. One of Yo La Tengo's greatest attributes is that every live show is different, as they draw on their gigantic catalog of decades of music -- in fact I was at their 9:30 Club show a few months earlier, and just 5 of 22 songs were repeated across the 2 shows. This show featured a handful of songs from their latest (and excellent) album This Stupid World, but they really reached into their back catalog too. The second set was OUTSTANDING, featuring Big Day Coming, Autumn Sweater and a 12- or 15-minute Blue Line Swinger that built slowly and ended with spastic guitar. They closed the show with a lovely "Center of Gravity" performance. Yesssss!
Yo La Tengo was exactly what we have coke to expect and more. Similarly, the 930 club continues to allow artists and fans to have the best possible time within those walls.
They are as innovative as ever, making amazing music. And so much energy in the performance. Georgia is a national treasure, well the whole band is. Thank you Yo La Tengo, for your awesome music and generous performance!
Third time I've seen YLT and my least favorite show. Great opening set by all. Second set turned boring due to Ira's super self-indulgent feedback noodling (actually thought about leaving during "Pass the Hatchet, I Think I'm Goodkind." James and Georgia redeemed it in the encore with a lovely Velvet Underground cover in honor of Doug Yule's birthday and "Dreaming."
Ira, Georgia, and James were in absolute top form. The musicality, song sets, performance, and energy were superb. I've seen a lot of amazing concerts over the years, and this one easily ranks in the top three all-time. The venue was also great (the acoustics and super friendly personnel especially) and I hope the band will play there again in the future. The reality is, I'll see them anywhere they play whenever they're in LA again! I've gotten so used to being disappointed by live shows over the past 40 years (even by my heroes). So I admittedly went into this one with a cautious attitude. And yet, here I am, four days later still buzzing with obsessive energy and joy -- yes, JOY -- from the show. That never happens anymore. It was that good.
Perfectly intimate venue. We were up close and right in the center of the stage. Put us right in the middle of all the action. Band was incredible. Husband's birthday wishes came true!
Fantastic Sat night double-setter with ‘I’ll Be Around’ & old fave ‘Autumn Sweater.’ Beautiful ‘Dreaming’ closer from the birthday girl GEORGIA that night as well. Band is still such a wonderful band to see live.
I came a little late. The show was interesting as the band took a 10-15 minute break in the middle of their set. The first half was a little too precious at times with the drummers plaintive voice that one could barely discern as opposed to the guitarist whose voice was clear through the languid and repetitive melodies. The second half was louder and definitely got the crowns more up. Though, the squalls that some of the songs fell into got tired and obvious. Though the rhythm and melodies on some of the songs were gorgeous. The crowd, looked sold-out and was of various ages which was pleasantly surprising. A solid show but not great from a legendary band.
We don’t need no stinking setlists! Sinatra Drive Breakdown was fantastic, as was The Story of Yo La Tengo.
Sublime music, great lights, chill concert, loved Yo la Tengo’s performance. Seattle vibes and love 💚
YLT and Ava Mendoza killed it, all around just top notch creativity. They were great, the venue is great, I just wish that Ticketmaster didn't take the lion's share of the revenue just by leaching off of both! The ultimate capitalists. Producing nothing but shareholder profits at the expense of everyone else involved.
Joined by the opener, a 5-piece jazz quintet, the band started in high gear and only got better. And Calvin Trillin as the ‘comic of the night’ was a nice surprise.
Electric mix of stuff, fun covers and entertaining opener and guests.
Yo La Tengo did not disappoint. May only regret was not being able to catch a a couple more of the shows. Talented veterans of indie rock and they blew us away.
This annual experience is deeply eclectic, inspirational, communal and poignant. Pick one night and you'll be hooked for life.
There is no better band on the planet. I would travel anywhere in the world to see them preform. Long may they run!
yo la tengo puts on an incredible lineup of guests each night of hannukah and you don't know who will be on stage with them until the show is about to begin. great music, funny comedians and an overall great time!!
