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Marcy Playground

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Review 1 for Marcy Playground

5 / 5

All 3 bands rocked it!

4th and B @

- San Diego @

, CA @

- Mon, Jul 2, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Marcy Playground @

Posted 07/05/2012

by Vortex69

Location:Carlsbad

It was a special day at 4th and B. 15 years in the making!

4th and B @

- San Diego @

, CA @

- Mon, Jul 2, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Marcy Playground @

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Review 2 for Marcy Playground

5 / 5

Here Comes Summer!

Altar Bar @

- Pittsburgh @

, PA @

- Thu, Mar 10, 2011 @

Favorite moment: Opium with the laser show. @

Opening act(s): The opening acts went from bad to worse @

Posted 04/06/2011

by DeadlyHandsomeMan

Location:Pittsburgh

Great set list. Always blown away by their musicianship at the live shows. It's a shame more people dont know these great songs.

Altar Bar @

- Pittsburgh @

, PA @

- Thu, Mar 10, 2011 @

Favorite moment: Opium with the laser show. @

Opening act(s): The opening acts went from bad to worse @

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Review 3 for Marcy Playground

2 / 5

Long night!

Altar Bar @

- Pittsburgh @

, PA @

- Thu, Mar 10, 2011 @

Posted 03/13/2011

by atnsoko

Location:Pittsburgh

Show was advertised for 7p. Marcy Playground didn't start until 1030p

Altar Bar @

- Pittsburgh @

, PA @

- Thu, Mar 10, 2011 @

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Review 4 for Marcy Playground

5 / 5

Marcy Playground rocked

The Ark @

- Ann Arbor @

, MI @

- Wed, Mar 9, 2011 @

Favorite moment: Liked the whole show. They probably hate this, but "Sex and Candy," of course. @

Posted 03/12/2011

by daboner

Location:The FOX Theater Detroit, MI

I love MP! I think that they are an amazing live group. They are very entertaining. They are lively and mix it up. They played a lot of their old stuff. Played almost all of the 3 discs that I own. Had the crowd worked up and feeling it. And, The Ark is always a great place to see a band play because it's so small a venue that you are literally right on top of the band. After the show the band hung out with the crowd just talking and chatting. They then hung out across the street in one of the local Ann Arbor bars. It was cool meeting the members of the band as opposed to a large show where the crowd is so separated from the "stars." Only wish the band would have played longer, but I guess they put in a great performance especially considering the tickets were so affordable. Rock on MP. I hope to see you next time you come around.

The Ark @

- Ann Arbor @

, MI @

- Wed, Mar 9, 2011 @

Favorite moment: Liked the whole show. They probably hate this, but "Sex and Candy," of course. @

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Review 5 for Marcy Playground

3 / 5

Great venue, but too loud

The Ark @

- Ann Arbor @

, MI @

- Wed, Mar 9, 2011 @

Favorite moment: Memphis and Hallalujah. @

Opening act(s): None @

Posted 03/12/2011

by Freddie2delta

This group puts on a good show. Fine musicians who do a great job. Unfortunately, it was much too loud in the venue to the point that there was distortion. It would have been nice to have been able to hear the words.

The Ark @

- Ann Arbor @

, MI @

- Wed, Mar 9, 2011 @

Favorite moment: Memphis and Hallalujah. @

Opening act(s): None @

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Review 6 for Marcy Playground

5 / 5

Amazingly True to Form

Altar Bar @

- Pittsburgh @

, PA @

- Thu, Mar 10, 2011 @

Favorite moment: Opium (encore) @

Posted 03/12/2011

by Ltnuke

Location:Pittsburgh

I've spent years waiting for these guys to come to my neck of the woods.... And they blew me away! They are obviously extremely talented musicians who have no trouble replicating their studio sound. I can't wait until they come back to my neck of the woods -- a true 90s grunge band that still puts out high quality music -- one of the most underrated bands of the 90s.

Altar Bar @

- Pittsburgh @

, PA @

- Thu, Mar 10, 2011 @

Favorite moment: Opium (encore) @

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Review 7 for Marcy Playground

5 / 5

Marcy Playground at The Ark

The Ark @

- Ann Arbor @

, MI @

- Wed, Mar 9, 2011 @

Favorite moment: My favorite moment would have to be the whole show. The atmosphere was very chill, and very close feeling to the band and music. @

Setlist: The best setlist, Marcy Playground played every song that I was hopping they would play! @

Opening act(s): There were no opening acts and there was really no need for one either. @

Posted 03/11/2011

by Bacon21

Location:Richland

I would have to say, for the band to play in such a small place, it made it a lot more personal! The band had people come up on stage when they played one of my person favorite song, "sex and candy" Another thing that I have to add, some band when they recored their CD, they sound amazing on the CD, but when you see they live in concert, they sound nothing like their CD. That is what Marcy Playground is nothing like; they played and sounded just like when they put out their first CD back in 1995.

The Ark @

- Ann Arbor @

, MI @

- Wed, Mar 9, 2011 @

Favorite moment: My favorite moment would have to be the whole show. The atmosphere was very chill, and very close feeling to the band and music. @

Setlist: The best setlist, Marcy Playground played every song that I was hopping they would play! @

Opening act(s): There were no opening acts and there was really no need for one either. @

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Review 8 for Marcy Playground

5 / 5

Marcy Playground !!!! Another DYNAMITE show !!!!!

Frankies @

- Toledo @

, OH @

- Sun, Jan 9, 2011 @

Favorite moment: When Shlomi wraps his rubber rat on the head repeatedly @

Opening act(s): There were 3 of 'em !!!!!!!! @

Posted 01/11/2011

by Johnknowsbest11

Location:Cleveland, Ohio

If you wanna see three guys jam like they mean it....... you got to check this band out !!!!
To see a top act like MP in these small venues is a treat for any rock-n-roller. Woz and company give you your $$$$ worth each and every time. I'm from Cleveland and appreciate a show where you only pay 10 bucks to hear some hard driving tunes from a legendary group such as Marcy Playground. And oh, by the way, they have put out 4 or 5 CD's in the last ten or so years, and "Sex and Candy" isn't their only hit !!!! Get a C L U E !!!!!! Buy their stuff!!!!

Frankies @

- Toledo @

, OH @

- Sun, Jan 9, 2011 @

Favorite moment: When Shlomi wraps his rubber rat on the head repeatedly @

Opening act(s): There were 3 of 'em !!!!!!!! @

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Review 9 for Marcy Playground

5 / 5

Marcy is back.

Mercury Lounge @

- New York @

, NY @

- Sat, Dec 18, 2010 @

Favorite moment: Rat drumming and opening with "All the Lights Went Out" @

Posted 12/22/2010

by DTM17

Location:New York, NY

They haven't skipped a beat. Sound absolutely awesome. Amazing performance, and a lot of fun.

Mercury Lounge @

- New York @

, NY @

- Sat, Dec 18, 2010 @

Favorite moment: Rat drumming and opening with "All the Lights Went Out" @

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Review 10 for Marcy Playground

5 / 5

Great job!

Mercury Lounge @

- New York @

, NY @

- Sat, Dec 18, 2010 @

Posted 12/21/2010

by Anonymous

John Wozniak is nice in person and put on a classic show. Wish we could have heard Vampires of NY.

Mercury Lounge @

- New York @

, NY @

- Sat, Dec 18, 2010 @

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Review 11 for Marcy Playground

5 / 5

Marcy Playground was Amazin

Coach House - Capistrano @

- San Juan Capistrano @

, CA @

- Sun, Apr 25, 2010 @

Favorite moment: When they took requests from the audience @

Setlist: Pigeon Farm, Sex and Candy, Cloak of Elvenkind, Blackbird, I saw stars, Wave Motion Gun, St. Joe on the school bus @

Opening act(s): Tiff Jimber, The Relays @

Posted 04/27/2010

by Vicklou952

Location:California

This group is a favorite of mine anyway and they were great this night. The drummer was ill and not there so I was a little bummed at first but the other two guys put on an amazing show. Their talent is beyond belief. They connect with the audience and are humble. Great time, hope to see them again soon.

Coach House - Capistrano @

- San Juan Capistrano @

, CA @

- Sun, Apr 25, 2010 @

Favorite moment: When they took requests from the audience @

Setlist: Pigeon Farm, Sex and Candy, Cloak of Elvenkind, Blackbird, I saw stars, Wave Motion Gun, St. Joe on the school bus @

Opening act(s): Tiff Jimber, The Relays @

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Review 12 for Marcy Playground

5 / 5

Knickerbockers @

- Lincoln @

, NE @

- Fri, Apr 16, 2010 @

Posted 04/22/2010

by Anonymous

Marcy Playground was incredible. I was worried that they may not respect the small venue, but I was wrong to worry. They sounded great and my wife and I had a great time listening to music that we have enjoyed for years!

Knickerbockers @

- Lincoln @

, NE @

- Fri, Apr 16, 2010 @

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Review 13 for Marcy Playground

5 / 5

MARCY PLAYGROUND is the BOMB!

Knickerbockers @

- Lincoln @

, NE @

- Fri, Apr 16, 2010 @

Favorite moment: John's ability to hit those high notes! @

Setlist: The best of their best. I found myself remember/singing different songs all weekend. @

Posted 04/19/2010

by Scottnle

Location:Lincoln, NE

They were great! Better than anticipated! They played for a full 90 minutes and they seemed to have a really good time playing and entertaining. John "Woz" has AMAZING vocals and his lyrics are even better. He keeps the crowd engaged, tells stories behind the songs, and favors you with his rare smiles that make the crowd whoop.

Afterwards, the band visited with the crowd. My only request would be for MORE!

Knickerbockers @

- Lincoln @

, NE @

- Fri, Apr 16, 2010 @

Favorite moment: John's ability to hit those high notes! @

Setlist: The best of their best. I found myself remember/singing different songs all weekend. @

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Review 14 for Marcy Playground

4 / 5

Marcy Playground, worth the torture

The Ritz @

- Warren @

, MI @

- Sat, Feb 13, 2010 @

Favorite moment: Woz forgot the words and a lady gave the band some shots to help bring things back...no wait..when they beat the plastic rat... @

Posted 02/16/2010

by librariman

Marcy Playground, as always, put on fantastic show. AFTER 5 TERRIBLE BANDS. Clearly the bar pre-booked and just tagged MP on the end. It was a pain waiting through some of the worst bands I've ever seen for a nice, but late, show.

The Ritz @

- Warren @

, MI @

- Sat, Feb 13, 2010 @

Favorite moment: Woz forgot the words and a lady gave the band some shots to help bring things back...no wait..when they beat the plastic rat... @

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Review 15 for Marcy Playground

1 / 5

horrible

The Ritz @

- Warren @

, MI @

- Sat, Feb 13, 2010 @

Opening act(s): crashing cairos.................horrible...unless you enjoy songs about sweaters....lol @

Posted 02/14/2010

by disappointedall2much

Location:Michigan

well all i can say is do not waste your money. this was the by far the worst concert i have ever been to in my life. NEVER AGAIN!

The Ritz @

- Warren @

, MI @

- Sat, Feb 13, 2010 @

Opening act(s): crashing cairos.................horrible...unless you enjoy songs about sweaters....lol @

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Review 16 for Marcy Playground

1 / 5

The Ritz @

- Warren @

, MI @

- Sat, Feb 13, 2010 @

Posted 02/14/2010

by Anonymous

The band was great. The Ritz was a terrible venue. I will never go back. Also the opening bands were bad.

The Ritz @

- Warren @

, MI @

- Sat, Feb 13, 2010 @

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Review 17 for Marcy Playground

5 / 5

Marcy Playground was fantastic

The Ritz @

- Warren @

, MI @

- Sat, Feb 13, 2010 @

Setlist: Poppies, Devil Woman, Rock N Roll Heroes, Special, Good Times, Punk Rock, Blackbird, Rebel Sodville, Sherry Fraser, St. Joe on a School Bus, Secret Squirrel, Sex and Candy, Star Baby. Encore: Opium, Bang-Bang, Wave Mothion Gune, @

Opening act(s): 5 @

Posted 02/14/2010

by Jlatkow

After 11 years they came back to Detroit and we absolutely worth the wait. Unfortunatley it was a The Ritz in Warren which left me wishing I had never seen or been in the place. They also did not go until 12:45 because there were 5 or 6 opening bands (no further comment).

We will be going to Marcy again Oct 22 at the Soaring Eagle Casino - AWESOME!

The Ritz @

- Warren @

, MI @

- Sat, Feb 13, 2010 @

Opening act(s): 5 @

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Review 18 for Marcy Playground

5 / 5

The Red Room @

- Vancouver @

, BC @

- Sat, Oct 31, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Memphis @

Opening act(s): Jordan Carrier Band @

Posted 11/01/2009

by Anonymous

The Red Room is a GREAT intimate venue and Marcy Playground knows how to give a bomb show. John ended the show a cappella, which just proves how tight his vocal skills really are.

The Red Room @

- Vancouver @

, BC @

- Sat, Oct 31, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Memphis @

Opening act(s): Jordan Carrier Band @

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Review 19 for Marcy Playground

5 / 5

MARCY PLAYGROUND AWESOME SHOW!

Starland Ballroom @

- Sayreville @

, NJ @

- Sun, Sep 27, 2009 @

Favorite moment: secret squirrel @

Setlist: secret squirrel, poppies, sex and candy, black bird and more @

Opening act(s): jimmys chicken shack, nine days @

Posted 10/03/2009

by DANHOLLYWOOD

Location:NEW JERSEY

Excellent performance by Marcy Playground. I didnt want the show to end!

Starland Ballroom @

- Sayreville @

, NJ @

- Sun, Sep 27, 2009 @

Favorite moment: secret squirrel @

Setlist: secret squirrel, poppies, sex and candy, black bird and more @

Opening act(s): jimmys chicken shack, nine days @

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Review 20 for Marcy Playground

2 / 5

Supporting act rocked, main act sucked

B.B. King Blues Club and Grill @

- New York @

, NY @

- Mon, Sep 28, 2009 @

Posted 10/01/2009

by funkymusic

Location:NYC

Nine Days and Marcy Playground both had a few hits and that's it ... the rest of the songs was not interesting at all and the only group with some fresh attitude was the supporting act called Jimmie's Chicken Shack at the beginning. Additionally, the sound in the BB King Blues Club was way to loud for the small crowd at the location.

B.B. King Blues Club and Grill @

- New York @

, NY @

- Mon, Sep 28, 2009 @

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