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Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros Concert Reviews
Review 1 for Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros
AMAZING
The National @
- Richmond @
, VA @
- Sat, Jul 17, 2010 @
Favorite moment: At the end of the show Alex came out into the crowd and sat down for a pow-wow with the entire crowd. @
Posted 07/18/2010
by Carracha
Location:Richmond, VA
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Best live show I've ever been to. This group absolutely blew me away! I was actually expecting a high-energy show with a sub-par musical experience, but boy was I wrong! Their energy on stage was electric and the crowd definitely felt it and their musical performance was really tight.
The National @
- Richmond @
, VA @
- Sat, Jul 17, 2010 @
Favorite moment: At the end of the show Alex came out into the crowd and sat down for a pow-wow with the entire crowd. @
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Review 2 for Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros
Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeroes rocked!
Fox Theater - Oakland @
- Oakland @
, CA @
- Wed, May 2, 2012 @
Favorite moment: When they Played 40 Day Dream. @
Posted 05/08/2012
by Alejcat
Location:San Francisco, Ca
Lots of fun, great sound, awesome venue. The band clearly enjoys each show and really gets the crowd into it!
Fox Theater - Oakland @
- Oakland @
, CA @
- Wed, May 2, 2012 @
Favorite moment: When they Played 40 Day Dream. @
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Review 3 for Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros
OK show - band was good, sound not so much
Fox Theater - Oakland @
- Oakland @
, CA @
- Wed, May 2, 2012 @
Posted 05/07/2012
by PhDChemist
Location:San Francisco
Band had a lot of energy and good mojo. Interaction with the audience was great. This is the first time I went to Fox Theater and I am not sure if it were the theater or sound stage but the sound was pretty bad. The sound was loud but very flat and you could barely hear what they were singing.
Fox Theater - Oakland @
- Oakland @
, CA @
- Wed, May 2, 2012 @
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Review 4 for Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros
not as good as they once were
Fox Theater - Oakland @
- Oakland @
, CA @
- Wed, May 2, 2012 @
Posted 05/06/2012
by RjDj
Location:san Francisco
Top 500 Contributor
I've seen Edward Sharpe several times and it was always exciting. This time around they seemed too self indulgent with the wacky singer stopping the songs on several occasions and going into the crowd.
Fox Theater - Oakland @
- Oakland @
, CA @
- Wed, May 2, 2012 @
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Review 5 for Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros
Unbelevable!!!
Fox Theater - Oakland @
- Oakland @
, CA @
- Wed, May 2, 2012 @
Favorite moment: Alex crowd surfing after singing Man on Fire @
Posted 05/05/2012
by isjero
The energy of this show blew me away! My fiance and I had such a great time! They had an ability of getting the crowd involved that I have never experienced before. Alex (The singer) kept walking into the crowd to interact with people.
Fox Theater - Oakland @
- Oakland @
, CA @
- Wed, May 2, 2012 @
Favorite moment: Alex crowd surfing after singing Man on Fire @
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Review 6 for Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros
they know how to jam
Fox Theater - Oakland @
- Oakland @
, CA @
- Wed, May 2, 2012 @
Favorite moment: Having the whole audience sit down on the floor as Alexander sat in the middle of the crowd and sang. @
Posted 05/05/2012
by spiegelr
Location:Berkeley, CA
This is my fifth time seeing Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros and they continue to impress, amaze, and satisfy my love for their music. They played for two hours, and played some of my favorite songs while introducing us to some songs from their new album. They are a band meant to see live and they know how to put on a performance :)
Fox Theater - Oakland @
- Oakland @
, CA @
- Wed, May 2, 2012 @
Favorite moment: Having the whole audience sit down on the floor as Alexander sat in the middle of the crowd and sang. @
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Review 7 for Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros
See them now, do not hesitate
Fox Theater - Oakland @
- Oakland @
, CA @
- Wed, May 2, 2012 @
Favorite moment: The whole thing @
Setlist: couldn't tell you @
Opening act(s): Their previous piano player. @
Posted 05/04/2012
by Thegreatbrandoni
EDATMZ--- are amazing, energetic, talented, funny, warm, engaging ... just plain awesome. I was captivated by their ability to make you feel like it is just one big party. They passed the mic around for people to tell their story of the night, they run around the stage changing instruments and they also leave their instruments to dance only to rush back before the down beat. I liked how they were asking each other what song they should play next from their new album and the lead singer took everyones opinion into account before they chose. They also asked the crowd for new words to put into song.
There were times I just sat and watched because a 13 piece band has so much going on, I wanted to take it all in.
Fox Theater - Oakland @
- Oakland @
, CA @
- Wed, May 2, 2012 @
Favorite moment: The whole thing @
Setlist: couldn't tell you @
Opening act(s): Their previous piano player. @
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Review 8 for Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros
One hit wonder
Fox Theater - Oakland @
- Oakland @
, CA @
- Wed, May 2, 2012 @
Favorite moment: when it was over @
Posted 05/04/2012
by Fatmanrocks
Location:Bay Area
I should of done more research on this band before I rolled the dice on seeing them live. They aren't very good in my opinion.
Fox Theater - Oakland @
- Oakland @
, CA @
- Wed, May 2, 2012 @
Favorite moment: when it was over @
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Review 9 for Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros
Fox Theater - Oakland @
- Oakland @
, CA @
- Wed, May 2, 2012 @
Posted 05/04/2012
by Anonymous
One of the best shows Ive seen in a while and Ive seen ESMZ 5 times before. Sit up high and enjoy the show!!
Fox Theater - Oakland @
- Oakland @
, CA @
- Wed, May 2, 2012 @
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Review 10 for Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros
Unfocused start to what might become a great tour
Fox Theater - Oakland @
- Oakland @
, CA @
- Wed, May 2, 2012 @
Favorite moment: Some good trippy drones. Every upbeat turn that got the crowd to its feet. @
Posted 05/04/2012
by eleventyfirst
Alex started off telling us this was the first show of a new tour and that the band wasn't used to such large venues (as the not-all-that-large but not small Fox in Oakland). So it was a work in progress. Comments:
• The show got off to a slow start as the sound crew was slow in getting set up and even so the sound mixing was pretty poor. They'll want to iron that out!
• The band rocked. They played tight and intricate rhythms and were well-synched. Alex on the other hand seemed to be doing his own thing. He couldn't seem to find or hold the energy of the musicians and had a lot of difficulty remaining focused and energized. His main concern was wading into the crowd to be touched and yet for all of his attention to the audience he didn't seem to feel their need for MORE MUSICAL ENERGY.
• Every song seemed to turn into a kind of drone. Not in a bad way. More like a low-thrumming kirtan (although sometimes rather funereal). The crowd leaped to its feet with every upbeat chorus of upbeat dance and jump around celebration song of the first album but with Alex (and all of the vocalists) wandering off and unable to hold the up- celebratory feeling, things kept winding down and droning on.
• Long pauses between songs as they figured out what to play next added to the overall stillness of the performance in the face of a crowd that wanted to have more upbeat good time.
So, not a great show but the seeds are in place for a good tour. I suspect that the new songs are going to be better in their studio versions as they'll be more focused.
The band is tight but Alex was tripping and while that was amusing (from the balcony he looked and acted like Russell Brand) but it detracted from the musicality of the show. I'd like to catch them at the end of this tour. At that point they'll either have it all together or they'll be on the verge of a break up.
Fox Theater - Oakland @
- Oakland @
, CA @
- Wed, May 2, 2012 @
Favorite moment: Some good trippy drones. Every upbeat turn that got the crowd to its feet. @
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Review 11 for Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros
improvisational and personal
Fox Theater - Oakland @
- Oakland @
, CA @
- Wed, May 2, 2012 @
Favorite moment: Ed Sharpe asked the audience to tell their own stories during their hit "Home" @
Opening act(s): Aaron Embry @
Posted 05/04/2012
by ceematt
Location:Oakland, CA
Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeroes have a huge (13 ppl!) ensemble, making the shows lively and engaging. The front man spent time engaging with the crowd, encouraging them to talk into the mic and just have fun with the music. Some of the improvs ran a little long, but overall it was a visually and musically entertaining show.
Fox Theater - Oakland @
- Oakland @
, CA @
- Wed, May 2, 2012 @
Favorite moment: Ed Sharpe asked the audience to tell their own stories during their hit "Home" @
Opening act(s): Aaron Embry @
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Review 12 for Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros
Edward Sharpe Killed It!
The Gorge @
- Geroge @
, WA @
Favorite moment: Singing HOME! @
Posted 09/06/2011
by VinceinWA
Alexander and Jade were magnificent. The Gorge, September 4, 2011, It was a beautiful and sunny day. Perviously we had only heard their music on our iPods, and on YouTube. We jumped at the opportunity to hear them live. What was especially thrilling was having Dave Mattews (acoustic) open for them on the Meadow Stage. The crowd was great and we met some nice folks. Yes, Derrick and Kaitlyn, we will see you next year!
The Gorge @
- Geroge @
, WA @
Favorite moment: Singing HOME! @
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Review 13 for Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros
Most breathtaking show I've ever been to
The Grove @
- Anaheim @
, CA @
Favorite moment: EVERYTHING @
Opening act(s): Their fans @
Posted 03/08/2011
by dancedancedancedancedance
This show was probably the most captivating show I've ever been to. 2nd is Coldplay but thats another story. When I saw them I felt like I was in a movie where you see the fans completely affected by the artists performance. I was amazed to see how close they are to their fans they try to reach to them. Although I met Alexander Ebert after the show and he was kind of stand offish to me, but I'm not the type of person who overlooks the art of music because of someones attitude. i would definitely see them again to have that feeling i felt when i saw them.
The Grove @
- Anaheim @
, CA @
Favorite moment: EVERYTHING @
Opening act(s): Their fans @
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Review 14 for Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros
If you can get to them....DO IT. DO NOT MISS THIS
The Newport @
- Columbus @
, OH @
Favorite moment: Alexander went into the crowd, plopped down on the floor with his mic and sang a few songs there. LOVELY. @
Opening act(s): A reconfiguration of ES&theMZs! @
Posted 02/05/2011
by kajejoy76
Location:Columbus, OH
Beautifully free, effortlessly done. Listening the ES and the MZs is like being at a festival, no matter where you are. It is without pretention and full of joy and love. Do not miss them if they have a show anywhere near you!!
The Newport @
- Columbus @
, OH @
Favorite moment: Alexander went into the crowd, plopped down on the floor with his mic and sang a few songs there. LOVELY. @
Opening act(s): A reconfiguration of ES&theMZs! @
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Review 15 for Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros
Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros... INCREDIBLE
Grove of Anaheim @
- Anaheim @
, CA @
Posted 11/24/2010
by Anonymous
My best friend and I went to see them- sort of on a whim. Sure, I loved their music but I had NO IDEA just how amazing the show would be. The entire band had incredible energy and were so much fun. When Alex came down and sat in the audience with us my head almost exploded! This concert was literally one of the funnest nights of my life... if you get the chance to see Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros DO IT!!!!!! Seriously- they will rock your world.
Grove of Anaheim @
- Anaheim @
, CA @
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Review 16 for Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros
Great, energetic performance
Grove of Anaheim @
- Anaheim @
, CA @
- Tue, Oct 26, 2010 @
Opening act(s): Lots of local, folk/acoustic musicians @
Posted 11/10/2010
by MicDenton
Location:Orange County
These are some very talented musicians. The concert was a lot of fun. They are a great band to see live.
Grove of Anaheim @
- Anaheim @
, CA @
- Tue, Oct 26, 2010 @
Opening act(s): Lots of local, folk/acoustic musicians @
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Review 17 for Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros
LIFE CHANGING
Grove of Anaheim @
- Anaheim @
, CA @
- Tue, Oct 26, 2010 @
Favorite moment: Everything!!! but Alex got off the stage the second time right in front of me and we hugged. @
Setlist: (I can't remember the EXACT order but this is a general outline) 40 Day Dream, Up From Below, River of Love, Janglin, Carries On, Black Water, Home, Come in Please, Om Nashi Me, Come Dance With Me/Man On Fire, Brother @
Opening act(s): Open Mic Night with a few really good ones and some not so fantastic ones. @
Posted 11/03/2010
by TheWomanFromGalilee
Location:Huntington Beach CA
The second I discovered this band I fell in love and I knew I had to go to one of their shows. I was supposed to go two other times but I couldn't work it out and then this event popped up and I vowed hell or high-water I AM GOING! So I did. I got to be front row with my friends right in front of Jade. The sound was amazing and the performance was filled with such positive energy. You get such a natural high from all the happiness and love from the band and the crowd too. Hands down the best concert I have or ever will go to (except when I go to see them again and again and again).
Grove of Anaheim @
- Anaheim @
, CA @
- Tue, Oct 26, 2010 @
Favorite moment: Everything!!! but Alex got off the stage the second time right in front of me and we hugged. @
Setlist: (I can't remember the EXACT order but this is a general outline) 40 Day Dream, Up From Below, River of Love, Janglin, Carries On, Black Water, Home, Come in Please, Om Nashi Me, Come Dance With Me/Man On Fire, Brother @
Opening act(s): Open Mic Night with a few really good ones and some not so fantastic ones. @
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Review 18 for Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros
Grove of Anaheim @
- Anaheim @
, CA @
- Tue, Oct 26, 2010 @
Posted 11/01/2010
by Anonymous
Love this band. Great energy and overall sound/stage presence
Grove of Anaheim @
- Anaheim @
, CA @
- Tue, Oct 26, 2010 @
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Review 19 for Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros
edward sharpe & the magenetic zeroes are fun
Grove of Anaheim @
- Anaheim @
, CA @
- Tue, Oct 26, 2010 @
Favorite moment: when jessica and i sat on the floor during brother, just like everyone else in the bldg - as the lead singer asked everyone to sit down. very cool. @
Opening act(s): 10 open mic sets @
Posted 10/31/2010
by soggytar
this band from opening moment to closing moment really knows how to make an event fun. they dance, cajole, make long songs, and the whole time is just one great jubilee.
Grove of Anaheim @
- Anaheim @
, CA @
- Tue, Oct 26, 2010 @
Favorite moment: when jessica and i sat on the floor during brother, just like everyone else in the bldg - as the lead singer asked everyone to sit down. very cool. @
Opening act(s): 10 open mic sets @
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Review 20 for Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros
Amazing, Amazing, Amazing
Grove of Anaheim @
- Anaheim @
, CA @
- Tue, Oct 26, 2010 @
Favorite moment: 40 days @
Posted 10/29/2010
by Bitterkitty
Location:RSM, Ca
This is one of the best concerts I have been to in a long time. They have a tremendous energy that makes you want to dance and be as happy as they are. Amazing live performers. The lead singer Alexander is awesome and stayed after the show to greet his fans. He is so humble and gracious. The highlight was my friend was able to shake his hand and talk to him. If anyone deserved this, it was her. I plan on seeing as many of their shows as I can.
Grove of Anaheim @
- Anaheim @
, CA @
- Tue, Oct 26, 2010 @
Favorite moment: 40 days @
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