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The Shins

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Review 1 for The Shins

4 / 5

The Shins were outstanding!

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre @

- Atlanta @

, GA @

- Mon, Oct 8, 2012 @

Favorite moment: The drummer appearing to shake incense on each band member. @

Opening act(s): White Rabbits @

Posted 10/10/2012

by MorganT

Location:Roswell, GA

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Loved, loved, loved The Shins concert Monday night at Cobb Energy. First, I love the venue. Easy access and parking. Comfortable seating. Great sound. Great concessions. Everything about it works.

Wasn't crazy about the opening band White Rabbits. They looked like they were 12 and they were really trying very hard to be moody and complex. I think they have potential as they mature and realize that less is more sometimes in music as well as many other things in life.

The Shins sounded perfect. They had just the right blend of old, familar songs (i.e. Garden State soundtrack) and songs from their new album. There is something so inherently appealing about James Mercer's voice...it's hard to describe but it's warm and meloncholy at the same time. And the rest of the band were at the top of their game as well...totally in sync and creating a great vibe on stage. The production was rich as well.

Thoroughly enjoyed the evening..!!

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre @

- Atlanta @

, GA @

- Mon, Oct 8, 2012 @

Favorite moment: The drummer appearing to shake incense on each band member. @

Opening act(s): White Rabbits @

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Review 2 for The Shins

5 / 5

MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa @

- Lake Tahoe @

, NV @

- Sat, May 11, 2013 @

Favorite moment: When the Shins played @

Posted 05/13/2013

by Shmammybabe

Super cool concert. Super cool band. Super cool!!!

MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa @

- Lake Tahoe @

, NV @

- Sat, May 11, 2013 @

Favorite moment: When the Shins played @

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Review 3 for The Shins

3 / 5

The Shins @ South Lake Tahoe

MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa @

- Lake Tahoe @

, NV @

- Sat, May 11, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Bait and Switch @

Opening act(s): Ra Ra Riot @

Posted 05/13/2013

by User23456

Location:Sacramento,CA

The venue was not that great, had rude young people who stood up in their seats, so I couldnt watch the show the whole night. Second time this has happened at Mont Bleu Resort.
The opening band; Ra Ra Riot was absolutely horrible! Nails on a chalkboard voice that was deadpan, no harmony, not in key, yikes!
The Shins were awesome, from what I could hear, played many songs from new album and some old faves such as "new slang" at about half speed. The music was dead on and the singing was awesome! I would see The Shins again!

MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa @

- Lake Tahoe @

, NV @

- Sat, May 11, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Bait and Switch @

Opening act(s): Ra Ra Riot @

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Review 4 for The Shins

5 / 5

Tricky Falls Theater @

- El Paso @

, TX @

- Wed, Mar 20, 2013 @

Posted 03/25/2013

by Anonymous

Location:El Paso, TX

Great show. Port of Morrow was the best song of the night. Get there early and get in line. I was in about the 2nd row. Amazing!

Tricky Falls Theater @

- El Paso @

, TX @

- Wed, Mar 20, 2013 @

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Review 5 for The Shins

5 / 5

The Shins were AWESOME!

Tricky Falls Theater @

- El Paso @

, TX @

- Wed, Mar 20, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Australia is my favorite song and the way they performed it was GREAT! @

Setlist: In no particular order... Simple Song, New Slang, So Says I, Kissing the Lipless, AUSTRALIA!!!, Bait and Switch, September, Phantom Limb, Caring is Creepy, Know Your Onion, Saint Simon and more. @

Opening act(s): Didn't get there early enough to appreciate the open act. @

Posted 03/23/2013

by rotciv03

Location:Indie music junkie! From El Paso, TX.

This is the 3rd time I've seen the Shins in a calendar year and the setlist was different each time but the vibe and energy were amazing EVERY time!!! They played songs from all their albums slow, fast, sad, happy. They really act like they love what they're doing and having a great time while they're at it, which makes the show so much better. I could easily see them again.

Tricky Falls Theater @

- El Paso @

, TX @

- Wed, Mar 20, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Australia is my favorite song and the way they performed it was GREAT! @

Opening act(s): Didn't get there early enough to appreciate the open act. @

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Review 6 for The Shins

5 / 5

Tricky Falls Theater @

- El Paso @

, TX @

- Wed, Mar 20, 2013 @

Posted 03/22/2013

by Anonymous

The show was really good !! band played very well and the venue is very accommodating the acoustics are awesome, having improved a lot from when Tricky Falls 1st started !!

Tricky Falls Theater @

- El Paso @

, TX @

- Wed, Mar 20, 2013 @

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Review 7 for The Shins

5 / 5

Amazing performance!!

Tricky Falls Theater @

- El Paso @

, TX @

- Wed, Mar 20, 2013 @

Favorite moment: New Slang @

Opening act(s): Sad Baby Wolf @

Posted 03/22/2013

by cmsolis36

Location:Texas

I have been trying to catch The Shins for a couple of years now, & I'm so glad I was finally able to watch their show. They had so much energy &, in my opinion, sound even better live, which is a task in itself. I highly recommend you attend a show, they won't disappoint you in the least!!

Tricky Falls Theater @

- El Paso @

, TX @

- Wed, Mar 20, 2013 @

Favorite moment: New Slang @

Opening act(s): Sad Baby Wolf @

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Review 8 for The Shins

4 / 5

Tricky Falls Theater @

- El Paso @

, TX @

- Wed, Mar 20, 2013 @

Posted 03/22/2013

by Jesplease

The show was great, the music rocked, and the venue was cool.

Tricky Falls Theater @

- El Paso @

, TX @

- Wed, Mar 20, 2013 @

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Review 9 for The Shins

5 / 5

So rad

Tricky Falls Theater @

- El Paso @

, TX @

- Wed, Mar 20, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Sleeping Lessons @

Posted 03/22/2013

by Shreddo

I love this venue man. First time going here and I really dug it. Plus the Shins are one of the greatest live acts I've ever seen man I highly recommend both.

Tricky Falls Theater @

- El Paso @

, TX @

- Wed, Mar 20, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Sleeping Lessons @

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Review 10 for The Shins

4 / 5

the shins sound awesome LIVE

Tricky Falls Theater @

- El Paso @

, TX @

- Wed, Mar 20, 2013 @

Favorite moment: when I received a finger lazer from the opening band @

Setlist: Australia, Pressed In A Book @

Opening act(s): sad wolf gang? @

Posted 03/22/2013

by bogusbong

Location:El Paso, Texas

everything was great besides the chick in front of me who lacked deodorant:) but other than that The Shins sounded fantastic!!! and great atmosphere. good prices on beer

Tricky Falls Theater @

- El Paso @

, TX @

- Wed, Mar 20, 2013 @

Favorite moment: when I received a finger lazer from the opening band @

Setlist: Australia, Pressed In A Book @

Opening act(s): sad wolf gang? @

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Review 11 for The Shins

5 / 5

The Shins are so simple yet ESPECTACULAR!

Tricky Falls Theater @

- El Paso @

, TX @

- Wed, Mar 20, 2013 @

Posted 03/22/2013

by Chirizka

they are very down to earth, enjoying the moment. Amazing music.
Did not like the venue, but the Shins were espectacular!

Tricky Falls Theater @

- El Paso @

, TX @

- Wed, Mar 20, 2013 @

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Review 12 for The Shins

5 / 5

SO GOOD!!!

San Francisco Outside Lands Music Festival AND UC Davis Mondavi Center @

- San Francisco and Davis @

, Ca @

Favorite moment: "Sleeping Lessons" at UC Davis was exceptionally great. @

Opening act(s): Gardens and Villa @

Posted 12/20/2012

by seastarrr

Location:United States

I have seen them twice live and they are absolutely amazing. James Mercer's voice is incredible and the band sounds as good (and even better than..!!) the album!! I would see them again any day.

San Francisco Outside Lands Music Festival AND UC Davis Mondavi Center @

- San Francisco and Davis @

, Ca @

Favorite moment: "Sleeping Lessons" at UC Davis was exceptionally great. @

Opening act(s): Gardens and Villa @

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Review 13 for The Shins

5 / 5

AWOLNATION has my heart!!

The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas @

- Las Vegas @

, NV @

- Thu, Dec 6, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Aaron Bruno!! @

Posted 12/13/2012

by Babyletsswing

The show was epic. I'm at loss for words, it was simply amazing!!!

The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas @

- Las Vegas @

, NV @

- Thu, Dec 6, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Aaron Bruno!! @

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Review 14 for The Shins

4 / 5

Holiday Havoc 2012

The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas @

- Las Vegas @

, NV @

- Thu, Dec 6, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Burn It Down - AWOLNATION @

Posted 12/12/2012

by Anonymous

Location:Utah

Amazing venue and all of the bands were unforgettable and amazing live. Best concert I have been to yet, although AWOLNATION should have been headlining.

The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas @

- Las Vegas @

, NV @

- Thu, Dec 6, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Burn It Down - AWOLNATION @

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Review 15 for The Shins

4 / 5

The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas @

- Las Vegas @

, NV @

- Thu, Dec 6, 2012 @

Posted 12/09/2012

by Anonymous

Awolnation stole the show. I love the Joint- it's very comfortable. Tickets prices were good- lineup was great.

The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas @

- Las Vegas @

, NV @

- Thu, Dec 6, 2012 @

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Review 16 for The Shins

3 / 5

The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas @

- Las Vegas @

, NV @

- Thu, Dec 6, 2012 @

Favorite moment: The entire shins set. @

Opening act(s): missed them b/c the doors opened so early. @

Posted 12/09/2012

by Anonymous

The show started way too early. It is ridiculous that a show would have the doors open at 6pm. I could understand if it was a show for children who have a curfew but it is for adults. The Shins rocked but i wish I would have seen the other bands.

The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas @

- Las Vegas @

, NV @

- Thu, Dec 6, 2012 @

Favorite moment: The entire shins set. @

Opening act(s): missed them b/c the doors opened so early. @

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Review 17 for The Shins

5 / 5

passion pit was amazing!

The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas @

- Las Vegas @

, NV @

- Thu, Dec 6, 2012 @

Favorite moment: When passion pit played! @

Posted 12/08/2012

by zulimc

Everyone has different experiences towards concerts,but I think I can speak freely for everyone that this was hands down an amazing concert. The bands were amazing. They played the crowds favorite(mine being the reeling by passion pit). The line up couldn't have been better. Definitely hope to see them again all together sharing a stage. Best Holiday Havoc ever!

The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas @

- Las Vegas @

, NV @

- Thu, Dec 6, 2012 @

Favorite moment: When passion pit played! @

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Review 18 for The Shins

5 / 5

holiday havoc

The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas @

- Las Vegas @

, NV @

- Thu, Dec 6, 2012 @

Favorite moment: The whole awol set @

Posted 12/08/2012

by mavissue2

Location:Utah

The concert was amazing. Should have ended with awolnation though! They killed it!

The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas @

- Las Vegas @

, NV @

- Thu, Dec 6, 2012 @

Favorite moment: The whole awol set @

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Review 19 for The Shins

5 / 5

a great exp

The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas @

- Las Vegas @

, NV @

- Thu, Dec 6, 2012 @

Posted 12/08/2012

by Abhinav501

Location:Las Vegas

it was a great concert. Amazing bands. Really liked the variety of music that was played among Passion Pit, Awolnation n then the Shins.

Met some great people. perfect night

The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas @

- Las Vegas @

, NV @

- Thu, Dec 6, 2012 @

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Review 20 for The Shins

5 / 5

The Shins were amazing at Dallas HoB!!!

House of Blues Dallas @

- Dallas @

, TX @

- Thu, Oct 11, 2012 @

Posted 10/29/2012

by Anonymous

Location:DFW

Sound was great, their performance was stellar!!! I was very happy with all the songs they performed.

House of Blues Dallas @

- Dallas @

, TX @

- Thu, Oct 11, 2012 @

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