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Murder By Death

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Review 1 for Murder By Death

4 / 5

MBD is amazing

Paradise Rock Club @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Fri, Mar 1, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Favorite song of the night- My Hill - just a guitar, a mandolin, and Adam's voice. Beautiful. @

Setlist: I came Around, Hard World, lost River, Fuego, Straight at the Sun, Desert's on Fire, You don't think twice (when you're shaving with a knife), a few older pieces, My Hill, etc @

Opening act(s): Samantha Crain and Man-Man @

Posted 03/03/2013

by SaraB84

Location:Franklin , MA

Let's get this out there ; I was there for Murder By Death, having never heard of Samantha Crain nor Man Man.
Samantha Crain was great- passionate, beautiful voice and an adorable personality.
Man-Man--- not my type of music- at all. We waited in the lounge for them to finish, had a few drinks, and went back into the club when they were done.

My only complaint about the MBD set was the audience- there were some very, very drunk folks who insisted upon moshing even to the slower songs, threw everyone around and made a general mess of things- I really wished that bouncers had tossed these folks out, or at the very least talked to them and calmed them down. It really did detract from the show for me.

As far as MBD's performance- what can I say? It was my first time seeing them live after having missed their July show in boston, and it will absolutely not be my last. Adam Turla's voice is just as good as on the albums, Sarah's cello-playing is phenomenal, and their passion as a band is very real and very noticeable.

I wished they'd played a few more of my favorites , but I was seriously happy that they did my favorites from their new album - Lost River, My Hill, Hard World, and Straight at the Sun for one of their 2 encore songs.

I'm not a fan of the Paradise in general, but i'd easily go back again to see them.

Paradise Rock Club @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Fri, Mar 1, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Favorite song of the night- My Hill - just a guitar, a mandolin, and Adam's voice. Beautiful. @

Setlist: I came Around, Hard World, lost River, Fuego, Straight at the Sun, Desert's on Fire, You don't think twice (when you're shaving with a knife), a few older pieces, My Hill, etc @

Opening act(s): Samantha Crain and Man-Man @

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Review 2 for Murder By Death

5 / 5

Favorite band

Bluebird Nightclub @

- Bloomington @

, IN @

- Thu, Sep 27, 2012 @

Posted 09/30/2012

by bakinglady12

Location:Bloomington, Indiana

Awesome stage presence. Played a great mix of new and old songs--especially some of my favorite older songs they haven't played in a while like The Desert is on Fire. The Theramin was pretty freaking legit as was the accordion. Loved it. I will always go see MBD when they are home!!!

Bluebird Nightclub @

- Bloomington @

, IN @

- Thu, Sep 27, 2012 @

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Review 3 for Murder By Death

4 / 5

MBD - Awesome as always

Bluebird Nightclub @

- Bloomington @

, IN @

- Thu, Sep 27, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Seeing The Hill performed live. @

Opening act(s): Maps and Atlases, had never heard them before, but thought they were really good. @

Posted 09/30/2012

by Caitydid

Location:Champaign, IL

Seeing them in their home town for an album release was such a treat. Driving from Illinois was worth it!

Bluebird Nightclub @

- Bloomington @

, IN @

- Thu, Sep 27, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Seeing The Hill performed live. @

Opening act(s): Maps and Atlases, had never heard them before, but thought they were really good. @

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Review 4 for Murder By Death

5 / 5

Murder by Death Is Absolutely FANTASTIC Live!!!

El Rey Theatre @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Fri, Aug 3, 2012 @

Favorite moment: "Dynamite Mine" was awesome! The added effects for that song really helped make it come alive. @

Opening act(s): (1) Ha Ha Tonka & (2) Corey Chisel and the Wandering Sons @

Posted 08/06/2012

by JPLA12

Location:Los Angeles

I've been a fan of Murder by Death for years and finally had the opportunity to see them live! I'm so glad I did. They're one of the best live acts I've seen. Absolutely loved the show. I would highly recommend seeing them. You'll be glad you did.

El Rey Theatre @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Fri, Aug 3, 2012 @

Favorite moment: "Dynamite Mine" was awesome! The added effects for that song really helped make it come alive. @

Opening act(s): (1) Ha Ha Tonka & (2) Corey Chisel and the Wandering Sons @

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Review 5 for Murder By Death

5 / 5

Murder by Death

El Rey Theatre @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Fri, Aug 3, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Exploding theramin during "Dynamite Mine" @

Opening act(s): Ha Ha Tonka & Cory Chissel and the Wandering Sons @

Posted 08/05/2012

by SventheFilmBuff

Location:Sherman Oaks

Adam Turla kept thanking the crowd for "allowing" them to try out their new songs, but he might as well have said, "Thank you all for allowing us to continue making mind-blowingly great music for you!" Third time seeing this band and it definitely won't be the last.

El Rey Theatre @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Fri, Aug 3, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Exploding theramin during "Dynamite Mine" @

Opening act(s): Ha Ha Tonka & Cory Chissel and the Wandering Sons @

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Review 6 for Murder By Death

5 / 5

Murder By Death was F'ing Incredible!!

El Rey Theatre @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Fri, Aug 3, 2012 @

Favorite moment: When I got to meet Adam after the show and take a pic with him!! <3 @

Setlist: They played a couple of all their songs, old and new and sme from their album. That will be out this sept! @

Posted 08/05/2012

by Starrboxx21

Location:Los Angeles

This was my first time seeing Murder by Deth play...and man it was waaaay better than I expected. If you haven't already seen them play, I highly recommend you do. They bring out a lot of energy while they play. The fact that it was at el Rey theater made it very cozy and personal...I was with my friend up close near the stage and it was pretty intense! Everyone was singing along, dancing, and getting a lil rowdy even with a couple of songs (but it was all in good nature).

El Rey Theatre @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Fri, Aug 3, 2012 @

Favorite moment: When I got to meet Adam after the show and take a pic with him!! <3 @

Setlist: They played a couple of all their songs, old and new and sme from their album. That will be out this sept! @

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Review 7 for Murder By Death

5 / 5

They were awesome

El Rey Theatre @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Fri, Aug 3, 2012 @

Posted 08/05/2012

by Anxietyfilms

Great show with three great bands that played their hearts out!

El Rey Theatre @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Fri, Aug 3, 2012 @

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Review 8 for Murder By Death

4 / 5

Bands are amazing, venue is great, staff is awful

El Rey Theatre @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Fri, Aug 3, 2012 @

Favorite moment: The bands always come out and chat with their fans after. They are genuinely appreciative of everyone who comes out to see them. @

Opening act(s): Ha Ha Tonka, Cory Chisel & The Wandering Sons @

Posted 08/05/2012

by Cerril

By the size of the venue, Murder by Death is getting more popular but they're still not half as popular as they deserve to be. The tickets were dirt cheap, especially considering that their opener - Ha Ha Tonka - has headlined before. If there was one gripe about the music it's that the openers came in the wrong order. Ha Ha Tonka was by far the better and should have gone on second. At least I had time to get a few drinks in me for the second act.

The music was amazing and I'd go anywhere to see it, but I hope they pick a different venue next time. The drinks were overpriced and designed to trick the unwary customer (they quoted us $9 for an 18oz and $14 for a 24oz beer. I'll wait. The signs said $9 and $13 respectively).

One of the best parts about seeing these groups is chatting with them afterwards. However, within about five minutes of the show's end, the staff began hustling people out the front door, even in the middle of getting things signed by the band members. There's a definite disconnect here.

El Rey Theatre @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Fri, Aug 3, 2012 @

Favorite moment: The bands always come out and chat with their fans after. They are genuinely appreciative of everyone who comes out to see them. @

Opening act(s): Ha Ha Tonka, Cory Chisel & The Wandering Sons @

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Review 9 for Murder By Death

5 / 5

Fantastic performance by Murder By Death

Webster Hall @

- New York @

, NY @

- Tue, Jul 17, 2012 @

Posted 07/20/2012

by gregpas

Really nice mix of songs from their CDs along with a few new ones from their upcoming release. Crowd was great with a lot of energy. The band was tight.

Webster Hall @

- New York @

, NY @

- Tue, Jul 17, 2012 @

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Review 10 for Murder By Death

5 / 5

Webster Hall @

- New York @

, NY @

- Tue, Jul 17, 2012 @

Favorite moment: During "Sometimes the Line Walks You," they busted out a cover of the first verse of "radar Love" by Golden Earring. Mind-blowing @

Opening act(s): Ha Ha Tonka, Cory Chisel and the Wandering Sons @

Posted 07/20/2012

by duelpersonality

Location:Atlanta, Georgia

Great venue, incredible sets by opening bands (especially Ha Ha Tonka), the crowd was really into it, upto and including moshing for several songs, cheap drinks and, even with all this, MBD was by far the best aspect of the concert

Webster Hall @

- New York @

, NY @

- Tue, Jul 17, 2012 @

Favorite moment: During "Sometimes the Line Walks You," they busted out a cover of the first verse of "radar Love" by Golden Earring. Mind-blowing @

Opening act(s): Ha Ha Tonka, Cory Chisel and the Wandering Sons @

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Review 11 for Murder By Death

5 / 5

Never has the Cello been "cool" until now.`

Webster Hall @

- New York @

, NY @

- Tue, Jul 17, 2012 @

Favorite moment: begining to end including the opening acts. @

Opening act(s): Dope. @

Posted 07/20/2012

by S8nt172

This band is pouring out soul. Make sure you get a chance to see them. Beautiful, friendly, appreciative.

-D-

Webster Hall @

- New York @

, NY @

- Tue, Jul 17, 2012 @

Favorite moment: begining to end including the opening acts. @

Opening act(s): Dope. @

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Review 12 for Murder By Death

5 / 5

Webster Hall @

- New York @

, NY @

- Tue, Jul 17, 2012 @

Posted 07/19/2012

by xTamTamx

Location:Long Island

They get better every time I see them. Cannot wait for the new album.

Webster Hall @

- New York @

, NY @

- Tue, Jul 17, 2012 @

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Review 13 for Murder By Death

5 / 5

Fantastic show.

Webster Hall @

- New York @

, NY @

- Tue, Jul 17, 2012 @

Posted 07/19/2012

by Salchucks

One of the best I've ever been to and my first MBD show. The energy was just palpable, the band was genuinely having fun and I felt privileged to be a part of it. Super long set too!

Webster Hall @

- New York @

, NY @

- Tue, Jul 17, 2012 @

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Review 14 for Murder By Death

5 / 5

&%$! Yeah!

Paradise Rock Club @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Sat, Jul 14, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Standing up front, hearing the song I facebook requested haha, the desert is on fire :) @

Posted 07/16/2012

by strikebot

Location:Allston, MA

It was the best night I've had in a long time! Great sound quality. It seems that many bands can be disappointing once you hear them live...not these guys! Great venue, the only part that sucked was the tall drunk (Bleep) in front of me. Thank you guys :)

Paradise Rock Club @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Sat, Jul 14, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Standing up front, hearing the song I facebook requested haha, the desert is on fire :) @

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Review 15 for Murder By Death

4 / 5

Band was spot on, sound needed help

Paradise Rock Club @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Sat, Jul 14, 2012 @

Favorite moment: radar love in the middle of "sometimes the line walks you" was epic. @

Posted 07/16/2012

by Confidex

Location:Newton MA

I'd normally give MBD 10 stars on a scale of 5 . They're awesome by far one of the best bands making music right now and they perform like they enjoy it though I'm sure it becomes a grind from time to time. Adam was on point and very funny. The new songs were a welcome addition to their already fantastic library and got me excited for the new album.

However the paradise gets 3 stars for this show. Normally the venue has the balcony open. which would have been nice, also they had a blown speaker which popped and crackled all night.

Paradise Rock Club @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Sat, Jul 14, 2012 @

Favorite moment: radar love in the middle of "sometimes the line walks you" was epic. @

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Review 16 for Murder By Death

5 / 5

Best Set List Ever

Paradise Rock Club @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Sat, Jul 14, 2012 @

Opening act(s): Ha Ha Tonka and someone else... (forgot their name) @

Posted 07/16/2012

by RubyMew

I've been seeing these guys in the Boston and Providence area for nearly 8 years now, and this was hands down the best set that I've seen!

Love the venue, love the bands, and Murder by Death rocked the house!!

Paradise Rock Club @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Sat, Jul 14, 2012 @

Opening act(s): Ha Ha Tonka and someone else... (forgot their name) @

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Review 17 for Murder By Death

5 / 5

By FAR my favorite band!

Paradise Rock Club @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Sat, Jul 14, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Finally getting to hear the two instrumental tracks off their first album again. It'd been years! @

Setlist: Can't remember all of the songs but 4 new tracks, Killbot 2000, Spring Break 1899, Those Who Left, Those Who Stayed, Brother, I'm Comin' Home, Fuego!, Desert On Fire, Dark Streets Below, I'm Afraid of Who's Afraid of Virginia Wolf, No Oath, No Spell, I Came Around, and really, so many many more. A very nice long set. @

Opening act(s): Corey Chisel and the Wandering Sons @

Posted 07/16/2012

by Conceptual

Location:Portland, ME

These guys, and gal, put on such an amazing live show. I've been watching them for nearly a decade and can't get over how a band can be so great at what they do, so remarkably friendly and approachable, and just be so damned cool while they do it that they haven't yet exploded in the music scene.

Paradise Rock Club @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Sat, Jul 14, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Finally getting to hear the two instrumental tracks off their first album again. It'd been years! @

Opening act(s): Corey Chisel and the Wandering Sons @

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Review 18 for Murder By Death

5 / 5

Cory Chisel stole the show!!

Paradise Rock Club @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Sat, Jul 14, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Cory's a real nice guy. Got his autograph and photo. @

Opening act(s): Cory was the best openning act surprise. @

Posted 07/16/2012

by JMikeM

Location:Norton, MA

Cory Chisel performed 8 outstanding songs. Great new album just released. Can't wait to see him headline.

Paradise Rock Club @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Sat, Jul 14, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Cory's a real nice guy. Got his autograph and photo. @

Opening act(s): Cory was the best openning act surprise. @

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Review 19 for Murder By Death

4 / 5

Bowery Ballroom @

- NEW YORK @

, NY @

- Tue, Mar 1, 2011 @

Posted 03/16/2011

by Anonymous

murder by death was great! played most of there songs

Bowery Ballroom @

- NEW YORK @

, NY @

- Tue, Mar 1, 2011 @

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Review 20 for Murder By Death

5 / 5

Awesome

Orpheum @

- Tampa @

, FL @

- Thu, Mar 10, 2011 @

Opening act(s): Buried Beds was good too @

Posted 03/12/2011

by extinct22

Location:Tampa, FL

Murder by Death put on an amazing show!! Best show I have seen all year

Orpheum @

- Tampa @

, FL @

- Thu, Mar 10, 2011 @

Opening act(s): Buried Beds was good too @

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