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The Whigs

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Review 1 for The Whigs

5 / 5

Whigs rock - nuff said

Mercury Lounge @

- New York @

, NY @

- Tue, Mar 12, 2013 @

Opening act(s): Bad Girlfriend @

Posted 04/19/2013

by Anonymous

Location:New York

The Whigs rock harder than just about anyone* out there (*see Foo Fighters - no one rocks harder, NO ONE). And they seem to do it almost effortlessly.

None of the band is particularly outspoken on stage, at least in a verbal sense. They let their music do almost all of the talking - and it is loud.

Gispert's haunting vocals recall folk legends of old and bear some similarities to Bridwell of Band of Horses, but his voice and lyrics are very much his own. His voice and songs, like the band itself, are all over the place (in a good way) sonically and thematically (psychedelic, folky, punky, and wistful) yet at the same time clearly united by a rock sound that they uniquely own. Oh, and did I mention Parker plays guitar? Cause he does, damn well. Shredding, kicking, and thrashing about on stage, he challenges the audience to let go - break in to spastic fits when the energy is high, and sway in the breeze in the moments between the thunder claps.

It's evident that Dorio was basically born playing drums. He hits them like a cobra strikes - a slow recoil and blinding fast attack - such that, to him at least, he seems to have all the time in the world to decide where to strike next. It's that poised ease over a barely contained fury that will make him a percussive weapon to watch in the rock world.

Deaux plays bass. I play bass. I've been playing for half of my life. I could play for the remainder of my life and never sound as strong and crisp as Deaux, and if I did, it'd take another lifetime to learn how to make it look so effortless.

Each of these guys - they put it all out there (if 'it' refers to every ounce of energy they own, and an absurd amount of sweat) but it still somehow looks like they're just playing with us. Their actual musical performance is excellent but seems effortless; their showmanship takes more strength than most possess.

Watch this band. Watch them for decades. You'll be glad you did.

Mercury Lounge @

- New York @

, NY @

- Tue, Mar 12, 2013 @

Opening act(s): Bad Girlfriend @

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Review 2 for The Whigs

2 / 5

The Whigs - Awesom Drummer

20th Century Theater @

- Cincinnati @

, OH @

- Sun, Mar 17, 2013 @

Posted 03/19/2013

by Moocajo

I'm gettin older. That is for sure, as I found the music a tad to loud for my liking, especially since I was not familiar with the band. Having said that, I thought the drummer was worth the price of admission, even if I couldn't stay for the entire show. A little to much power for the size of venue, but hey, I used to like that loud stuff!

20th Century Theater @

- Cincinnati @

, OH @

- Sun, Mar 17, 2013 @

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Review 3 for The Whigs

5 / 5

The Whigs at Mercury Lounge March 2013

Mercury Lounge @

- New York @

, NY @

- Tue, Mar 12, 2013 @

Opening act(s): Bad Girlfriends @

Posted 03/19/2013

by SamFish

Location:New York, NY

The Whigs are one of the few remaining bands that still regularly tours. I don't have much to say about them other then that they always deliver. The show this past tuesday at Mercury Lounge was amazing. An "A+" rock performance that had everyone there on their feet and dancing.

Mercury Lounge @

- New York @

, NY @

- Tue, Mar 12, 2013 @

Opening act(s): Bad Girlfriends @

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Review 4 for The Whigs

4 / 5

Whigs in the City

Mercury Lounge @

- New York @

, NY @

- Tue, Mar 12, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Meeting the band after because they were incredibly nice and they all signed my record. @

Setlist: Waiting, Our Hand, Rock and Roll Forever, B Cotus, Hot Bed, Staying Alive, Already Young, New is Easy, LA Vibe, P City, Half the World, Don't know, 100 Million, Dying, Need You @

Opening act(s): Bad Girlfriend @

Posted 03/17/2013

by Yets

Location:NJ

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The opening band wasn't great. I didn't like their music. But once The Whigs got on stage the energy was put right back in the room. The whole band was so into playing great and making you feel every chord in your body. At points I almost got t hypnotized by the drummer because of the way he rhythmically threw his head around.

I didn't know all the songs but it didn't matter. I had a great time!!

Mercury Lounge @

- New York @

, NY @

- Tue, Mar 12, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Meeting the band after because they were incredibly nice and they all signed my record. @

Setlist: Waiting, Our Hand, Rock and Roll Forever, B Cotus, Hot Bed, Staying Alive, Already Young, New is Easy, LA Vibe, P City, Half the World, Don't know, 100 Million, Dying, Need You @

Opening act(s): Bad Girlfriend @

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Review 5 for The Whigs

5 / 5

Crazy Great!

The Basement @

- Columbus @

, OH @

- Mon, Nov 12, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Everything! @

Posted 11/15/2012

by Bobbyrun4life

I will make this short and sweet......If you like crazy, amazing guitar riffs, blistering drums, pounding bass, excellent Rock N Roll and The Foo Fighters, you MUST see The Whigs! The Whigs SHOULD be selling out every where they play.

The Basement @

- Columbus @

, OH @

- Mon, Nov 12, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Everything! @

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Review 6 for The Whigs

5 / 5

The Whigs deserve more attention!!

Brighton Music Hall @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Thu, Nov 8, 2012 @

Posted 11/10/2012

by Anonymous

These guys are absolutely awesome and put on an amazing show. Tons of energy and sound incredible live. Definitely deserve more attention!

Brighton Music Hall @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Thu, Nov 8, 2012 @

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Review 7 for The Whigs

4 / 5

THE WHIGS!!!!

Bowery Ballroom @

- New York @

, NY @

- Wed, Sep 19, 2012 @

Opening act(s): Skaters, Country Mice @

Posted 09/23/2012

by Rob0079

Location:New York, NY

I've been a fan of The Whigs for a couple years now. I can hear influences from some of my favorites (Rollings Stones, Neil Young). That was my sense of them from the albums I own. Seeing them live is a different experience. Their sound is HUGE...reminded me of when I saw Muse at MSG a couple years ago.

Bottom line is they make great music and great lyrics and since the concert I haven't stopped listening to them. I expect bigger and better things from them in the future. They can be as big as they want!

Bowery Ballroom @

- New York @

, NY @

- Wed, Sep 19, 2012 @

Opening act(s): Skaters, Country Mice @

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Review 8 for The Whigs

5 / 5

real deal

Variety Playhouse @

- Atlanta @

, GA @

- Fri, Nov 25, 2011 @

Posted 11/29/2011

by k8inga

Location:Athens

its always about the music with these guys. very generous off stage. tear up the air on stage. haven't been to a show that didn't have heart. i like that they freely experiment with new stuff. always staying in a perpetual work-in-motion mode is what attracts me to them as a band. growing and changing everyday is what everything is about

Variety Playhouse @

- Atlanta @

, GA @

- Fri, Nov 25, 2011 @

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Review 9 for The Whigs

4 / 5

Variety Playhouse @

- Atlanta @

, GA @

- Fri, Nov 25, 2011 @

Posted 11/28/2011

by apple13

The Whigs never disappoint. They always put on a solid live show.

Variety Playhouse @

- Atlanta @

, GA @

- Fri, Nov 25, 2011 @

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Review 10 for The Whigs

5 / 5

Whigssssss

Variety Playhouse @

- Atlanta @

, GA @

- Fri, Nov 25, 2011 @

Posted 11/28/2011

by tayv

Location:Peachtree Hills

SO AMAZING. Opening and closing with the Tomohawk Chop....? A+ in my book. They killed it

Variety Playhouse @

- Atlanta @

, GA @

- Fri, Nov 25, 2011 @

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Review 11 for The Whigs

5 / 5

Best Show Ever!!

Variety Playhouse @

- Atlanta @

, GA @

- Fri, Nov 25, 2011 @

Posted 11/28/2011

by Jemalulu

Location:Atlanta, Ga

It was my fourth time seeing the Whigs and although I don't know the words to most of the songs the energy is just AWESOME!!!! I hope they do it again next Thanksgiving!.

Variety Playhouse @

- Atlanta @

, GA @

- Fri, Nov 25, 2011 @

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Review 12 for The Whigs

5 / 5

Variety Playhouse @

- Atlanta @

, GA @

- Fri, Nov 26, 2010 @

Posted 11/28/2010

by Atlanta6

Amazing as always!!
Great venue and good amount of space.

Variety Playhouse @

- Atlanta @

, GA @

- Fri, Nov 26, 2010 @

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Review 13 for The Whigs

5 / 5

Band of Skulls. Amazing

Riot Room @

- Kansas City @

, MO @

- Mon, Apr 12, 2010 @

Favorite moment: "Patterns," which is my favorite from their debut album. It's closely followed by the band autographing my CD sleeve. @

Setlist: Friends, Patterns, Fires, I Know What I Am, Impossible @

Opening act(s): The Whigs @

Posted 04/13/2010

by Sam9

Location:Kansas City

Band of Skulls is quintessentially raucous. Their set was amazing. My only complaint is that it was too short.

Riot Room @

- Kansas City @

, MO @

- Mon, Apr 12, 2010 @

Favorite moment: "Patterns," which is my favorite from their debut album. It's closely followed by the band autographing my CD sleeve. @

Setlist: Friends, Patterns, Fires, I Know What I Am, Impossible @

Opening act(s): The Whigs @

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Review 14 for The Whigs

5 / 5

Whigs

Riot Room @

- Kansas City @

, MO @

- Mon, Apr 12, 2010 @

Posted 04/13/2010

by ZBDrake

Location:Kansas City

Great ticket prices, great venue, great bands. Fourth time I've seen them and they get better every time.

Riot Room @

- Kansas City @

, MO @

- Mon, Apr 12, 2010 @

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Review 15 for The Whigs

5 / 5

The Whigs are Fantastic!!

Variety Playhouse @

- Atlanta @

, GA @

- Fri, Dec 4, 2009 @

Opening act(s): The Features were wonderful! @

Posted 12/08/2009

by FabCat

The Whigs were so on!!!

The Features rocked as opener. So wild!

Variety Playhouse @

- Atlanta @

, GA @

- Fri, Dec 4, 2009 @

Opening act(s): The Features were wonderful! @

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Review 16 for The Whigs

3 / 5

The Whigs--Bit of a let down

Variety Playhouse @

- Atlanta @

, GA @

- Fri, Dec 4, 2009 @

Opening act(s): The Features--Good sound, nice performance. Drummer needs to stop showing off and quit being a pretty boy. He ruined the set for me. Sit back and play the drums, Dude. @

Posted 12/05/2009

by BenitoSpanovich

Highs and lows. Singer got after it. Solid stage presence and super high energy level, but little energy from the crowd. A few kids dancing at the front of the stage but mostly just dudes standing around chewing gum. The sound was problematic for part of the show. Didn't seem well mixed to me. After what I thought was a shaky start, they got it going a little later and I definitely thought they played some songs well. Nice mix of songs from their new album which were solid (particularly enjoyed "Production City" and "Like a Vibration") and some older songs (don't remember the name of the song I liked the most-bass player was on the keys). The drummer is commendable. Bassist reminded me of guitarist Spider from School of Rock--yikes! Tomahawk chop is lame. Lot of points lost there. This was my first time seeing the band live. I had seen many live videos of their performances and felt like their performance last night lacked the tightness, imagination, and cohesion of their youtube/late night performances. I'll give props to the singer/guitar player and the drummer, but ultimately the performance as a whole was less than the sum of its parts.

Variety Playhouse @

- Atlanta @

, GA @

- Fri, Dec 4, 2009 @

Opening act(s): The Features--Good sound, nice performance. Drummer needs to stop showing off and quit being a pretty boy. He ruined the set for me. Sit back and play the drums, Dude. @

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Review 17 for The Whigs

5 / 5

Variety Playhouse @

- Atlanta @

, GA @

- Fri, Dec 4, 2009 @

Posted 12/05/2009

by Anonymous

It was awesome! I would recommend it to anyone. They are the best band!

Variety Playhouse @

- Atlanta @

, GA @

- Fri, Dec 4, 2009 @

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Review 18 for The Whigs

5 / 5

The Whigs!

The Loft @

- Dallas @

, TX @

- Wed, Dec 2, 2009 @

Favorite moment: My son meeting his favorite band. @

Opening act(s): The Features / The Crash That Took Me @

Posted 12/03/2009

by Chron

The whole night was incredible! I took my 8 year old son to the show because The Whigs are his favorite band and we listen to them constantly. The venue was small and he had the time of his life because we got to meet all the members and get pictures/autographs with them as well as The Features and TCTTM. All the music was rockin and we can't wait to see all the bands again.

The Loft @

- Dallas @

, TX @

- Wed, Dec 2, 2009 @

Favorite moment: My son meeting his favorite band. @

Opening act(s): The Features / The Crash That Took Me @

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Review 19 for The Whigs

4 / 5

Beauty Bar LV @

- Las Vegas @

, NV @

- Fri, Nov 20, 2009 @

Posted 11/25/2009

by Dreamer22

Location:Vegas

Great live. It Would have been better if inside. 1 I was cold. 2. Sound was ok. But the drummer was awesome so I loved it!!

Beauty Bar LV @

- Las Vegas @

, NV @

- Fri, Nov 20, 2009 @

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Review 20 for The Whigs

5 / 5

Next Big Band

Newport Music Hall @

- Columbus @

, OH @

- Tue, Nov 3, 2009 @

Favorite moment: The song hot bed @

Opening act(s): Not great @

Posted 11/04/2009

by Whiggy

This is the next big band in the alternative rock scene. Julian Dorio can tear it up on the drums. He will become a legend once time passes. Together, they make music moving.

Newport Music Hall @

- Columbus @

, OH @

- Tue, Nov 3, 2009 @

Favorite moment: The song hot bed @

Opening act(s): Not great @

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