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Review 1 for Punch Brothers

5 / 5

Punch Brothers Rock el Rey

El Rey Theatre @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Sat, Mar 10, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Rye Whiskey-always a crowd pleaser. @

Setlist: Played 19 songs. I believe they hit every one off their latest album "Who's Feeling Young Now?" Also played "Here and Heaven" off of "The Goat Rodeo Sessions" with Aoife O'Donovan, which was superb. @

Opening act(s): I was pleasantly surprised by AoifeO' Donovan, a beautiful multi-talented young woman singing solo with her acoustic guitar. She has a beautiful voice, great stage presence, and is a skilled guitar player. @

Posted 03/12/2012

by bullet1

Location:Littlerock, CA

Featured Review

Punch Brothers hit the stage fully pumped and never let it down.They have a very unique brand of excellence. Playing 19 songs, they were in the groove for a bit over 2 hours. Opening with "Who's Feeling Young Now?", the audience seemed as enthralled as I was through the entire performance, These five young men, led by mandolin player, Chris Thile, fit together seamlessly, singing and playing in perfect harmony. Lyrics are meaningful and at times quite clever. Their music lifted the spirits of the entire venue. It is obvious that they enjoy playing together and each band member had several individual solo showcases. I have so much respect for this band with their own very, very unique sound. The sound of the five acoustic stringed instruments is huge. Each member has total control of their instrument and their voice making for a flawless performance. They all looked very dapper in their suits and vests-not just the usual jeans and tee-shirts typically worn onstage these days. This to me shows self respect and respect for the audience. I have grown so tired of ink and piercing and this band displays none of either. I see lots of music, and so far this year, this is the best show I have been to. And I'd like to add, the most affordable. Bravo to Punch Brothers. I'm still hearing echos of you and cannot stop playing your latest .Keep on Rockin'!!!! I love you guys. I hope you will come back to SoCal soon.

El Rey Theatre @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Sat, Mar 10, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Rye Whiskey-always a crowd pleaser. @

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Review 2 for Punch Brothers

5 / 5

The Punch brothers continue to amaze!

House of Blues @

- Boston @

, MA @

Favorite moment: Always surprised by the first song and thrilled by the "Rye Whiskey" Encore. @

Posted 03/05/2013

by ButterGirl

Location:Lexington, ma

Their creativity, improv and skill are unsurpassed! Really, this is the fifth time we have seen them since we were introduced to them by accident as the opening group for Josh Ritter.
I have attended at 80-90 concerts in my life from U2 to Dave Matthews to Pink Floyd and the Punch Brothers are in my top 3 of all time. I cannot recommend them enough. They must be seen Live to truly appreciate them. Go! Just Go!

House of Blues @

- Boston @

, MA @

Favorite moment: Always surprised by the first song and thrilled by the "Rye Whiskey" Encore. @

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Review 3 for Punch Brothers

4 / 5

House of Blues Boston @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Sat, Feb 16, 2013 @

Posted 02/23/2013

by Anonymous

Punch Brothers always delivers unbelievably talented performances...we were once again not disappointed.

House of Blues Boston @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Sat, Feb 16, 2013 @

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Review 4 for Punch Brothers

5 / 5

House of Blues Boston @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Sat, Feb 16, 2013 @

Posted 02/18/2013

by Anonymous

Punch brothers are an incredible band and the venue is one of my favorites in boston

House of Blues Boston @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Sat, Feb 16, 2013 @

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Review 5 for Punch Brothers

5 / 5

Punch Brothers are supremely talented!

Southern Theatre @

- Columbus @

, OH @

- Tue, Feb 12, 2013 @

Favorite moment: My favorite moment was at the end of the concert when Chris Thile came back out on stage and did an acoustic classical number on his mandolin. WOW! @

Posted 02/16/2013

by Tank79

Watching the Punch Brothers at the Southern Theatre in Columbus was amazing! They are super talented people, and combining their skills makes for an awesome event.

Southern Theatre @

- Columbus @

, OH @

- Tue, Feb 12, 2013 @

Favorite moment: My favorite moment was at the end of the concert when Chris Thile came back out on stage and did an acoustic classical number on his mandolin. WOW! @

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Review 6 for Punch Brothers

5 / 5

Southern Theatre @

- Columbus @

, OH @

- Tue, Feb 12, 2013 @

Posted 02/14/2013

by Anonymous

Chris Thile and the band kept the attention of the audience by mixing old and new, bluegrass and new-grass. They entertained a little between numbers and played their entire last set acoustic (which is how it SHOULD be in the Southern!)

Southern Theatre @

- Columbus @

, OH @

- Tue, Feb 12, 2013 @

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Review 7 for Punch Brothers

5 / 5

Punch Brothers at the Southern, Incredible!

Southern Theatre @

- Columbus @

, OH @

- Tue, Feb 12, 2013 @

Favorite moment: When they sang Soon Or Never and the acoustic set encore. @

Posted 02/14/2013

by 262runr

Location:Columbus, OH

The Punch Brothers never disappoint. They are incredible musicians and they love the acoustics of the Southern Theater. Although it doesn't take much to make these guys sound even more fantastic the theater is just the right place for them.

Southern Theatre @

- Columbus @

, OH @

- Tue, Feb 12, 2013 @

Favorite moment: When they sang Soon Or Never and the acoustic set encore. @

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Review 8 for Punch Brothers

5 / 5

Punch Brothers knocked me out!

Southern Theatre @

- Columbus @

, OH @

- Tue, Feb 12, 2013 @

Favorite moment: At the end of the show they came out and played acoustically, no plug-ins, no speakers. Just five guys and their instruments. @

Posted 02/14/2013

by buckeyebobbill

A friend who raved about the brothers convinced me to buy some tickets for my wife and I for date night. We were blown away! Neither of us were familiar with their work, and the bluegrass genre is not one i am usually exposed to. Despite not knowing their set list, history, or the songs, it was a pleasure. It is always nice to see true masters of their craft, who will play for love over profit, and will play for five in the audience or five hundred. A great show, and we have downloarded some of their stuff in the days since the show. We will be looking for their next Columbus appearance.

Southern Theatre @

- Columbus @

, OH @

- Tue, Feb 12, 2013 @

Favorite moment: At the end of the show they came out and played acoustically, no plug-ins, no speakers. Just five guys and their instruments. @

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Review 9 for Punch Brothers

5 / 5

Spectacular

Southern Theatre @

- Columbus @

, OH @

- Tue, Feb 12, 2013 @

Posted 02/14/2013

by highlife2

It's so great to experience a group of GREAT musicians. These folks are extraordinary. The encore was all acoustic…….I mean unplugged with just the natural voice of the instruments along with un-mic’d vocals.

Some show to remember

Southern Theatre @

- Columbus @

, OH @

- Tue, Feb 12, 2013 @

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Review 10 for Punch Brothers

5 / 5

punch brothers: impossibly prodigious.

Southern Theatre @

- Columbus @

, OH @

- Tue, Feb 12, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Bach g minor sonata on solo mandolin, unplugged @

Opening act(s): Anais Mitchell @

Posted 02/14/2013

by blochers

Location:columbus

Any of the 5 members of this group could easily carry their own bluegrass group, but each has opted to share the spotlight with four other masterful musicians. Their concert at the southern was, as a musician, a beautifully humbling experience, as well as the most generous (3 hours!) concert I've ever seen, densest with music, too. The opening act was remarkable as well (we bought two of their albums after the show). Overall an extremely exciting concert, and my favorite ice ever seen.

Southern Theatre @

- Columbus @

, OH @

- Tue, Feb 12, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Bach g minor sonata on solo mandolin, unplugged @

Opening act(s): Anais Mitchell @

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Review 11 for Punch Brothers

5 / 5

The Punch Bros. were increadable

Southern Theatre @

- Columbus @

, OH @

- Tue, Feb 12, 2013 @

Favorite moment: The un-plugged session of the concert. Plus it didn't hurt that the Southern Theater has such excellent acousitics. @

Opening act(s): Ansis Mitchell @

Posted 02/14/2013

by K3cd2007

This is one amazing group, the level of talent is over the top. All of the members are extremely gifed musicians.
I am glad we spent the $ to see them.

Southern Theatre @

- Columbus @

, OH @

- Tue, Feb 12, 2013 @

Favorite moment: The un-plugged session of the concert. Plus it didn't hurt that the Southern Theater has such excellent acousitics. @

Opening act(s): Ansis Mitchell @

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Review 12 for Punch Brothers

5 / 5

Best. Band. Ever.

Southern Theatre @

- Columbus @

, OH @

- Tue, Feb 12, 2013 @

Favorite moment: The song "Soon or Never"... LOVE!!! @

Opening act(s): Anais Mitchell - also very talented! @

Posted 02/14/2013

by JezabelinHell

Location:Columbus, OH

The Punch Brother never cease to amaze me. I've seen them live 3 times now and every time they find a new way to blow my mind. Individually, these guys have perfected their craft and would be super enjoyable to watch solo. Together, they are indescribably amazing and entertaining. Chris Thile's energy and corky banter keeps everyone pumped up and the way the guys watch and play off of one another as they change time and move through songs is effortless and smooth as silk. I literally can't get enough of this band! Even if you're not a huge bluegrass fan, this band's talent and intricacies will blow your mind!

Southern Theatre @

- Columbus @

, OH @

- Tue, Feb 12, 2013 @

Favorite moment: The song "Soon or Never"... LOVE!!! @

Opening act(s): Anais Mitchell - also very talented! @

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Review 13 for Punch Brothers

5 / 5

Modern Virtuosos

Southern Theatre @

- Columbus @

, OH @

- Tue, Feb 12, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Phenomenal improvisation. Not just the recorded solos. Fresh and relevant for the moment. @

Setlist: Not in order/lots of holes: Another New World, movement and Location, brakemen's blues, patchwork girlfriend, missy,this girl, New York city, A Hundred Dollars, soon or never, flippen, Kid A, wayside, next to the trash, rye whiskey

Acoustic encore: presto from Violin Sonata No. 1 in G Minor-Bach, Bottom of the Glass, Sled Ride, Moonshiner. @

Opening act(s): Anais Mitchell. Just great. @

Posted 02/14/2013

by Mandolover

Performance of a lifetime. Each musician showed brilliant control and command of their instrument, phrasing, and form. Fresh, vibrant playing in the moment. Familiar songs became new again. The show was a ride through a wide emotional range. Experienced joy, comedy, silliness, mourning, sorrow, fear, trepidation, rage, reckless abandon.
Beauty. Precision. Grace. Passion. Perfection.

Highlights: 1) the Cadenza shared by Witchers and Thile on "Next to the Trash," was a stunning and hilarious musical adaption of a lovers quarrel, yet it was so much more. It showed 2 musicians with strong physical and technical ability as well as attentive ears deeply trusting and following one another wherever the conversation led them. As Noam Pickelny later stated, the listener was led through an "entire history of western and eastern music in 60 seconds."

The form on "Brakeman's Blues" seemed to be on cue, surprising to the listener, yet the band was always right on, never caught off guard, hitting the top of the form as one.

Could have done without the people surrounding me who were not listening (yes, talking), crunching plastic beer cups, and singing along or singing harmony.

Southern Theatre @

- Columbus @

, OH @

- Tue, Feb 12, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Phenomenal improvisation. Not just the recorded solos. Fresh and relevant for the moment. @

Opening act(s): Anais Mitchell. Just great. @

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Review 14 for Punch Brothers

5 / 5

Punch Brothers blew my mind like always.

Southern Theatre @

- Columbus @

, OH @

- Tue, Feb 12, 2013 @

Favorite moment: every single one @

Posted 02/14/2013

by Rosebru

Location:Cincinnati

Punch brothers once again took my breath away. They have a way of capturing the crowd. I couldn't take my eyes away from them. They know how to do music right, they are new and exciting while still being musical and traditional. If you haven't taken the time to listen to them, please do. No matter what kind of music you usually listen to, punch brothers has something to offer for you. Also, the venue was beautiful. The sound was amazing, and the staff deserve a lot of credit for how nice and welcoming they were. Columbus is a two hour drive for me and the punch brothers and southern theatre made it well worth it. :-)

Southern Theatre @

- Columbus @

, OH @

- Tue, Feb 12, 2013 @

Favorite moment: every single one @

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Review 15 for Punch Brothers

5 / 5

Punch Brothers

Variety Playhouse @

- Atlanta @

, GA @

- Thu, Jan 31, 2013 @

Posted 02/04/2013

by TEB3

Location:Griffin

This was the fourth time I have seen the Punch Brothers, the second time I have seen them perform at Variety Playhouse and the fifth time I have seen Chris Thile (formerly with Nickel Creek). They are tremendous musicians and very fun to watch. They usually have an equally impressive warmup act.

Variety Playhouse @

- Atlanta @

, GA @

- Thu, Jan 31, 2013 @

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Review 16 for Punch Brothers

5 / 5

Variety Playhouse @

- Atlanta @

, GA @

- Thu, Jan 31, 2013 @

Opening act(s): Anais Mitchell. Wonderful!!! @

Posted 02/03/2013

by Anonymous

The Punch Brothers was the best concert that I have ever gone to! The venue was great, the crowd really seemed to enjoy the music, but most of all, the musicians were absolutely fantastic. I can't wait to come back next time they play the Variety Playhouse.

Variety Playhouse @

- Atlanta @

, GA @

- Thu, Jan 31, 2013 @

Opening act(s): Anais Mitchell. Wonderful!!! @

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Review 17 for Punch Brothers

5 / 5

Punch brothers pack a musical punch

Variety Playhouse @

- Atlanta @

, GA @

- Thu, Jan 31, 2013 @

Posted 02/03/2013

by COgirlinATL

Great show. High energy, fun, and very impressive talent.

Variety Playhouse @

- Atlanta @

, GA @

- Thu, Jan 31, 2013 @

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Review 18 for Punch Brothers

5 / 5

Punch Brothers are virtuosos

Variety Playhouse @

- Atlanta @

, GA @

- Thu, Jan 31, 2013 @

Posted 02/03/2013

by Mfkrauze

Location:Atlanta

Wonderful concert, these are true musicians. For whomever wants to see and hear excellent songs and superb execution!!!! don't miss them.

Variety Playhouse @

- Atlanta @

, GA @

- Thu, Jan 31, 2013 @

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Review 19 for Punch Brothers

5 / 5

A+ Musicians, Fabulous Show!

Variety Playhouse @

- Atlanta @

, GA @

- Thu, Jan 31, 2013 @

Favorite moment: The banter/interaction between the band members- hilarious! @

Opening act(s): Anais Mitchell @

Posted 02/02/2013

by Westney

Location:Atlanta, GA

The biggest thing I took away from this concert was just how incredibly talented each of these musicians are. It's just amazing. And then they take each of their individual talents and combine them together to form a really fantastic sound. They played a great mix of old and new songs throughout. Thank you for such a memorable night!

Variety Playhouse @

- Atlanta @

, GA @

- Thu, Jan 31, 2013 @

Favorite moment: The banter/interaction between the band members- hilarious! @

Opening act(s): Anais Mitchell @

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Review 20 for Punch Brothers

5 / 5

Amazing Talent

Variety Playhouse @

- Atlanta @

, GA @

- Thu, Jan 31, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Final song of the set where they unplug and come to edge of stage. But honestly adored ALL of it!! @

Opening act(s): Anaise was new act for me but I bought all her CD's at the product table. @

Posted 02/02/2013

by Tamelonia2012

Location:Memphis, TN

This is the best group of musicians on tour. Every concert is unique and the band is tight. Never a bad performance. The "unplugged" number at the end of the show had the most amazing sound-absolutely beautiful.

Variety Playhouse @

- Atlanta @

, GA @

- Thu, Jan 31, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Final song of the set where they unplug and come to edge of stage. But honestly adored ALL of it!! @

Opening act(s): Anaise was new act for me but I bought all her CD's at the product table. @

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