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Review 1 for Yo La Tengo

4 / 5

Worth the Wait

The Fillmore @

- San Francisco @

, CA @

- Sat, May 11, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Georgia's vocals during the encore. Ira rocking out on the guitar. @

Posted 05/13/2013

by SedRx

Location:Sunnyvale, CA

I had heard of Yo La Tengo for years and listened to them once in a while. When they played this May at the Fillmore in SF, it was my chance to see them live. It was great. There were two sets with a break in between and no opening act. The first set featured mostly slower tempo music with a beautiful, thoughtful sound. In the second set, they rocked out and sprinkled on feedback judiciously. It was a lovely evening to be alive, in San Francisco, and holding up a glass of Lagunitas to the sky.

The Fillmore @

- San Francisco @

, CA @

- Sat, May 11, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Georgia's vocals during the encore. Ira rocking out on the guitar. @

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Review 2 for Yo La Tengo

4 / 5

The Fonda Theatre @

- Hollywood @

, CA @

- Thu, May 9, 2013 @

Posted 05/12/2013

by FromOrange

Having seen Yo La Tengo some 20+ times, I'm a big fan obviously. I wouldn't say that it was their best performance ever, but I really enjoyed the show.

It was my first time at the venue, though, and I was pleasantly surprised. Pretty good sound, crowded but not uncomfortable, and drink prices that were expensive but not quite outrageous. I'll be back.

The Fonda Theatre @

- Hollywood @

, CA @

- Thu, May 9, 2013 @

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Review 3 for Yo La Tengo

5 / 5

Yo la Tengo, mon amour.

The Fonda Theatre @

- Hollywood @

, CA @

- Thu, May 9, 2013 @

Posted 05/11/2013

by Anonymous

Stunning the way they put the concert together. Fantastic presentation, real talented musicians. Surprising the way they choose to present them performance. My senses were tuned in the right direction. ;)

The Fonda Theatre @

- Hollywood @

, CA @

- Thu, May 9, 2013 @

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Review 4 for Yo La Tengo

4 / 5

Great and interesting show.

Town Hall @

- New York @

, NY @

- Sat, Feb 16, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Ira Kaplan's guitar playing was exciting and inspired. The entire band was tight and sprited. @

Opening act(s): Themsevles (acoustic set). @

Posted 02/19/2013

by OniKid

Ira Kaplan's guitar playing was exciting and inspired. The entire band was tight and sprited.

Town Hall @

- New York @

, NY @

- Sat, Feb 16, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Ira Kaplan's guitar playing was exciting and inspired. The entire band was tight and sprited. @

Opening act(s): Themsevles (acoustic set). @

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Review 5 for Yo La Tengo

5 / 5

Town Hall @

- New York @

, NY @

- Sat, Feb 16, 2013 @

Posted 02/18/2013

by Anonymous

Brilliant. Absolutely brilliant. Is there a more consistently excellent band?

Town Hall @

- New York @

, NY @

- Sat, Feb 16, 2013 @

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Review 6 for Yo La Tengo

5 / 5

Paradise Rock Club @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Wed, Feb 13, 2013 @

Posted 02/15/2013

by vp2013

Fantastic venue, even more fantastic artists. Definitely a must-see!

Paradise Rock Club @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Wed, Feb 13, 2013 @

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Review 7 for Yo La Tengo

2 / 5

not what I expected

Barrymore Theatre @

- Madison @

, WI @

- Tue, Feb 5, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Cover of Velvet Underground's "Here Comes the Sun" @

Opening act(s): none @

Posted 02/12/2013

by MidwestRoundy

Location:De Pere, WI

Maybe I'm not as much of a Yo La Tengo fan as I thought. The first set nearly put me to sleep. The second set was more upbeat and what I was hoping for in a Yo La Tengo show, but by then, I was just ready for it to be over. The most interesting thing at the show was when a woman in front of us fainted and had some sort of medical emergency.

Barrymore Theatre @

- Madison @

, WI @

- Tue, Feb 5, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Cover of Velvet Underground's "Here Comes the Sun" @

Opening act(s): none @

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Review 8 for Yo La Tengo

5 / 5

Michigan Theater @

- Ann Arbor @

, MI @

- Fri, Feb 8, 2013 @

Posted 02/11/2013

by mclainma

Location:Detroit

This was truly one of the greatest and most memorable Yo La Tengo Michigan performances.

Michigan Theater @

- Ann Arbor @

, MI @

- Fri, Feb 8, 2013 @

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Review 9 for Yo La Tengo

3 / 5

Michigan Theater @

- Ann Arbor @

, MI @

- Fri, Feb 8, 2013 @

Posted 02/10/2013

by Anonymous

The sound at the venue was terrible, and the band was out of tune nearly the whole time.

Michigan Theater @

- Ann Arbor @

, MI @

- Fri, Feb 8, 2013 @

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Review 10 for Yo La Tengo

4 / 5

Michigan Theater @

- Ann Arbor @

, MI @

- Fri, Feb 8, 2013 @

Posted 02/10/2013

by Anonymous

The musicians were amazing! The sound mix was poor-couldn't hear the vocals

Michigan Theater @

- Ann Arbor @

, MI @

- Fri, Feb 8, 2013 @

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Review 11 for Yo La Tengo

2 / 5

Michigan Theater @

- Ann Arbor @

, MI @

- Fri, Feb 8, 2013 @

Posted 02/10/2013

by Anonymous

Location:Westland, MI

Nothing like the albums I love. The first half of the concert was a series of dirges. The second half was raucous thrash guitar. None of the ballads or mid tempo lyrical songs from their 1996-2006 era were played. Very disappointed. I really like this band's studio work but I won't go to another concert.

Michigan Theater @

- Ann Arbor @

, MI @

- Fri, Feb 8, 2013 @

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Review 12 for Yo La Tengo

1 / 5

Yo La Tengo was Awful!

Michigan Theater @

- Ann Arbor @

, MI @

- Fri, Feb 8, 2013 @

Favorite moment: When I left @

Posted 02/10/2013

by ramika

Location:SW MI

I cannot believe I spent good money for that. I have not idea what their appeal is. They were unharmonious, I could not understand the ir words & they were out of tune. WHen the rock (2nd half) started, I left....NOISE!

Michigan Theater @

- Ann Arbor @

, MI @

- Fri, Feb 8, 2013 @

Favorite moment: When I left @

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Review 13 for Yo La Tengo

4 / 5

Calexico brings worlds together

The Pageant @

- St Louis @

, MO @

- Thu, Jan 31, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Maybe on Monday is one of their finest songs on their latest album, and it did not disappoint. @

Setlist: 1. Epic, 2. Across the Wire, 3. Splitter, 4. Roka, 5. Dead Moon, 6. Para, 7. Minas de Cobre, 8. Inspiracion, 9. Quattro, 10. Maybe on Monday, 11. Corona, 12. Fortune Teller, 13. Alone Again Or, 14. Puerto, 15. Guero Canelo, 16. Vanishing Mind @

Opening act(s): Yo La Tengo followed Calexico @

Posted 02/02/2013

by STLscoop

Tucson-based Calexico brought an incredible amount of energy to the Pageant on Thursday, Jan. 31, playing a brisk, 16 song set that was tight, and highlighted the close collaboration of the seven musicians on stage. Calexico's sound reflects a diversity of influences: Tex-Mex, indie/folk, rock, alt-country,-- ultimately, this is Americana in the best sense of the word. Led with heart by lead singer Joey Burns, and drawing heavily on their near-perfect latest disc, "Algiers," these seven guys delivered the goods with passion. This music truly crosses boundaries and borders while still remaining intelligent yet accessible; it is obvious that straight-forward songwriting is something they take pride in. Musicianship was superb and were greatly showcased by the acoustic qualities of the venue, utilizing Spanish and electric guitar (Joey Burns), drums and percussion (John Convertino), pedal steel (St. Louis' own Paul Niehaus), vibes, accordion (Martin Wenk), upright bass (Volker Zander), and of course a trumpet section (Jacob Valenzuela). The only thing missing was "Crystal Frontier," which was played on the last mission of Space Shuttle Endeavor (Mark Kelly and Gabby Giffords are big fans), and an encore was sadly missing. Ultimately, the greatest downside was that the set was only 90 minutes long. It was obviously a knowledgeable and appreciative crowd; it would be great if they come to town on their own so we can spend more time exploring their fantastic catalog.

The Pageant @

- St Louis @

, MO @

- Thu, Jan 31, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Maybe on Monday is one of their finest songs on their latest album, and it did not disappoint. @

Opening act(s): Yo La Tengo followed Calexico @

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Review 14 for Yo La Tengo

5 / 5

Crazy Show

The Pageant @

- St Louis @

, MO @

- Thu, Jan 31, 2013 @

Opening act(s): Calexico @

Posted 02/02/2013

by YP23

Location:Saint Louis, MO

Yo La Tengo rocked the place. That guy thrashes his guitar and hits you with these crazy waves of sound.

The Pageant @

- St Louis @

, MO @

- Thu, Jan 31, 2013 @

Opening act(s): Calexico @

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Review 15 for Yo La Tengo

5 / 5

The Pageant @

- St Louis @

, MO @

- Thu, Jan 31, 2013 @

Posted 02/02/2013

by spacytracy

These guys are amazing! Well done as usual. Recommend.

The Pageant @

- St Louis @

, MO @

- Thu, Jan 31, 2013 @

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Review 16 for Yo La Tengo

4 / 5

Calexico was fantastic.

The Pageant @

- St Louis @

, MO @

- Thu, Jan 31, 2013 @

Posted 02/02/2013

by WanderingSue

We went to see Calexico and weren't disappointed. Not as impressed by Yo La Tengo.

The Pageant @

- St Louis @

, MO @

- Thu, Jan 31, 2013 @

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Review 17 for Yo La Tengo

4 / 5

Buckhead Theatre @

- Atlanta @

, GA @

- Fri, Jan 25, 2013 @

Opening act(s): Calexico @

Posted 02/01/2013

by Anonymous

Great double-bill; the remodeled Buckhead Theater (former Roxy) is tight!

Buckhead Theatre @

- Atlanta @

, GA @

- Fri, Jan 25, 2013 @

Opening act(s): Calexico @

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Review 18 for Yo La Tengo

4 / 5

Great show with a great opening band

Buckhead Theatre @

- Atlanta @

, GA @

- Fri, Jan 25, 2013 @

Favorite moment: I heard you looking & the new songs @

Opening act(s): Calexico - great opening band @

Posted 01/28/2013

by KaiserSoze

Location:Atlanta

My only complaint is that I wish Yo La Tengo had played for another 30 minutes, since it was just that good. When they played "I heard you looking" I thought the band was going to tear the house down. Please come back to Hotlanta!

Buckhead Theatre @

- Atlanta @

, GA @

- Fri, Jan 25, 2013 @

Favorite moment: I heard you looking & the new songs @

Opening act(s): Calexico - great opening band @

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Review 19 for Yo La Tengo

4 / 5

Buckhead Theatre @

- Atlanta @

, GA @

- Fri, Jan 25, 2013 @

Posted 01/27/2013

by 13MilesForBruce

Great concert-- I'm definitely adding Calexico to list of favorite bands live.

Buckhead Theatre @

- Atlanta @

, GA @

- Fri, Jan 25, 2013 @

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Review 20 for Yo La Tengo

2 / 5

As usual, Calexico steals the show

Buckhead Theatre @

- Atlanta @

, GA @

- Fri, Jan 25, 2013 @

Favorite moment: When Calexico rocked through their fantastic set! @

Opening act(s): Yo La Tengo @

Posted 01/27/2013

by rlp1217

Calexico wasn't even at their best (I went to the show specifically intent on seeing them, since they only come east every 3-5 years or so) and they blew the "headliner" Yo La Tengo away. I'm not a big fan of Yo La Tengo, but I listened to several of their records before the show and thought they would translate well live. Nope. In this instance, they showed themselves to be a terrible, monotone/drone-y live act with little musical energy (though lots of wasted motion) with the exception of their drummer, who is very talented and interesting to watch.

Buckhead Theatre @

- Atlanta @

, GA @

- Fri, Jan 25, 2013 @

Favorite moment: When Calexico rocked through their fantastic set! @

Opening act(s): Yo La Tengo @

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