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Review 1 for Okkervil River

5 / 5

Newport Music Hall @

- Columbus @

, OH @

- Sat, Jun 11, 2011 @

Posted 07/05/2011

by Anonymous

Great. A really fun show. Everyone was in really good voice.

Newport Music Hall @

- Columbus @

, OH @

- Sat, Jun 11, 2011 @

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Review 2 for Okkervil River

4 / 5

Okkervil River, the Band.

Terminal 5 @

- New York @

, NY @

- Tue, Jun 7, 2011 @

Favorite moment: "So Come Back, I am Waiting" and turning all of the lights off on stage; when they said "fuck the encore," and Will's performance of "A Stone." @

Setlist: (Not in order and probably missing several songs):, So Come Back I Am Waiting, A Girl in Port, Our Life is Not A Movie or Maybe, Unless It's Kicks, A Hand to Take Hold of the Scene, Black, For Real, A Stone, The Valley, Piratess, Rider, White Shadow Waltz, We Need a Myth, Your Past Life as a Blast, Wake and Be Fine @

Opening act(s): Future Islands (pretty terrible and laughable), Titus Andronicus (amazing, show-stealers, sold their own merch, talked to fans, started a mini moshpit) @

Posted 06/27/2011

by geoffhano

Location:Northern New Jersey

Okkervil River were in full form for this last tour--at least, they were in the fullest form I've yet to see. OR felt like a real band that night, a full band, but they almost didn't feel like Okkervil River; it was almost as if it were: The Will Sheff Band plays most of their debut album, and throws in a few OR covers...you know, Will's former band. All of the above is mostly a good thing--new, unfamiliar, but good. I suppose this is somewhat an assessment of the new album, by virtue of the fact that OR's sound and dynamic has changed. I noticed more than a couple familiar band members from their last tour with Levon Helm, over a year ago, (we all know Sheff's lineup is subject to change) but there was one in particular who stuck out: Patrick Pestorius. Pat's been in the band since the Black Sheep Boy days, but mostly as a behind-the-scenes kind of guy. On this night, he was up, front and center, next to Sheff, with his own mic and even his own singing parts. For once, there was a prominent presence in the band other than Sheff--someone to fully partner up with. I'm willing to say he is the strongest secondary personality in the band since keyboardist Jonathan Meiburg left in the mid 2000's. Overall, the show as very good. The band played many songs from the new album, a few cuts from The Stage Names, and, surprisingly, nearly half of Black Sheep Boy, including the magnificent 10-minute-plus "So Come Back, I am Waiting." All of the songs were rocked-up, even "A Girl in Port," perhaps to find some middle ground with the mixed fanbase (hard-hitting show-stealers Titus Andronicus opened). Okkervil have always been grandiose, dating all the way back to "Westfall" (which, much to my chagrin, they did not play despite several shout-out requests), but there has always been a balanced mix of intimacy--something that, aside from the ever-changing lineup, really made OR Sheff's alias at the end of it all. Now we have a full, unified band--they've been touring and recording together for a bit, but on this night they seemed established. This was a welcome change--however, the act suffered slightly from the lack of trademark intimacy (the only solo song Sheff played was "A Stone," which was beautiful, captivating, and probably the best part of the set). In the last 15 minutes of the short, hour-long set, Sheff announced that the venue was going to kick them offstage is they went more than 3 minutes over their cutoff time; he apologized and made a pact with the audience: "Let's say fuck the encore and just barrel through as many songs as we can, what do you say?" It was remarkable. With an almost Olympic prowess, the band must've banged out at least 4 songs...back-to-back-to-back, etc, without pause. As I walked out of the venue, I still carried a semblance of esoteric connection with the band and its music.

Terminal 5 @

- New York @

, NY @

- Tue, Jun 7, 2011 @

Favorite moment: "So Come Back, I am Waiting" and turning all of the lights off on stage; when they said "fuck the encore," and Will's performance of "A Stone." @

Opening act(s): Future Islands (pretty terrible and laughable), Titus Andronicus (amazing, show-stealers, sold their own merch, talked to fans, started a mini moshpit) @

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Review 3 for Okkervil River

5 / 5

best show I have ever seen

Fox Theater - Oakland @

- Oakland @

, CA @

- Wed, Jun 22, 2011 @

Opening act(s): titus andronicus @

Posted 06/24/2011

by Theadorable

Location:Sacramento

I almost thought it was a dream because the band played
so perfectly! Every one of my favorite songs were enthusiastically
performed with perfect sound and instrumentation. Farbe it from me to
admit that I cried a bit during "a girl in port" , but I feel the impulse to let people realize there is a band whose prose and melodies can evoke such
emotion from the likes of me.

Fox Theater - Oakland @

- Oakland @

, CA @

- Wed, Jun 22, 2011 @

Opening act(s): titus andronicus @

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Review 4 for Okkervil River

5 / 5

Amazing

Fox Theater - Oakland @

- Oakland @

, CA @

- Wed, Jun 22, 2011 @

Favorite moment: The Latest Toughs, Piratess, Lost Coastlines @

Posted 06/24/2011

by Diegs45

I reviewed them last when they toured with Roky Erickson and didn't play any of their own songs (it was my bad, I didn't know they'd just be playing as his backup band) so I knew that this would be an improvement. This time they played all of their songs and it was wonderful. They alternated between songs off the new album and old songs as well as fast and slow songs and did a great job. Will Sheff was amazing and it was incredible to hear him sing as well live as on their recordings. I highly recommend their show!

Fox Theater - Oakland @

- Oakland @

, CA @

- Wed, Jun 22, 2011 @

Favorite moment: The Latest Toughs, Piratess, Lost Coastlines @

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Review 5 for Okkervil River

5 / 5

great show, would go again!

First Avenue @

- Minneapolis @

, MN @

- Sun, Jun 12, 2011 @

Favorite moment: Westfall. @

Setlist: Dont' remember them all. @

Opening act(s): Titus Andornicus (they really sucked big-time, keyboard and bass players didn't move at all; they need fashion consultants badly too) and Future Islands (pretty decent). @

Posted 06/14/2011

by marcifer

Location:Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Okkervil River did a great job on stage. Their sound was good with a nice mix of old and new songs. Loved their performance of Westfall and some stuff from their new album, like Wake and Be Fine. The auditorium was packed.

First Avenue @

- Minneapolis @

, MN @

- Sun, Jun 12, 2011 @

Favorite moment: Westfall. @

Setlist: Dont' remember them all. @

Opening act(s): Titus Andornicus (they really sucked big-time, keyboard and bass players didn't move at all; they need fashion consultants badly too) and Future Islands (pretty decent). @

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Review 6 for Okkervil River

5 / 5

All-around great show!

Newport Music Hall @

- Columbus @

, OH @

- Sat, Jun 11, 2011 @

Opening act(s): Future Islands, Titus Andronicus @

Posted 06/13/2011

by 1eyedstolenmare

Location:Dayton, OH

We had such a great time! Titus Andronicus, the opening band, was new to us and we LOVED them. And Okkervil River did not disappoint. We don't get to do this much, and we were so happy that the show was worth getting a sitter for the kids and getting home super late. : )

Newport Music Hall @

- Columbus @

, OH @

- Sat, Jun 11, 2011 @

Opening act(s): Future Islands, Titus Andronicus @

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Review 7 for Okkervil River

5 / 5

Newport Music Hall @

- Columbus @

, OH @

- Sat, Jun 11, 2011 @

Opening act(s): Titus Andronicus @

Posted 06/13/2011

by cornercrawler

Okkervil River was great and so was the 2nd opening band Titus Andronicus (missed the 1st opening act). The sound for both bands was tremendous (better than other times I've seen them) - particularly Will Sheff's voice. And there was great energy from both the bands and the crowd.

Newport Music Hall @

- Columbus @

, OH @

- Sat, Jun 11, 2011 @

Opening act(s): Titus Andronicus @

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Review 8 for Okkervil River

5 / 5

Awesome.

Newport Music Hall @

- Columbus @

, OH @

- Sat, Jun 11, 2011 @

Favorite moment: Lost Coastlines @

Opening act(s): Titus Andronicus. We missed first act, but heard they were good. @

Posted 06/13/2011

by jpb372

Location:Akron, Ohio

The band played a little bit for everyone from all stages of their career. Absolutely fantastic show. Loved it.

Although could've done w/o opening act. Not a fan.

Newport Music Hall @

- Columbus @

, OH @

- Sat, Jun 11, 2011 @

Favorite moment: Lost Coastlines @

Opening act(s): Titus Andronicus. We missed first act, but heard they were good. @

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Review 9 for Okkervil River

4 / 5

Okkervil River was amazing

Newport Music Hall @

- Columbus @

, OH @

- Sat, Jun 11, 2011 @

Opening act(s): The first band sounded like Jason Segal in the movie Forgetting Sarah Marshall with his vampire puppet opera - only not at all humorous and overall rather depressing. @

Posted 06/13/2011

by ZachMorris

Okkervil River was worth the three hour drive and some. They were everything I was hoping for and more. I'd recommend their show to anyone who has the slightest interest in the band.

Newport Music Hall @

- Columbus @

, OH @

- Sat, Jun 11, 2011 @

Opening act(s): The first band sounded like Jason Segal in the movie Forgetting Sarah Marshall with his vampire puppet opera - only not at all humorous and overall rather depressing. @

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Review 10 for Okkervil River

5 / 5

Titus Andronicus stole the show

Newport Music Hall @

- Columbus @

, OH @

- Sat, Jun 11, 2011 @

Favorite moment: Titus Andronicus opening with "A More Perfect Union" and closing with "Four Score and Seven" @

Opening act(s): Future Islands, Titus Andronicus @

Posted 06/13/2011

by AdamTB

While Okkervil River was the headlining act, Titus Andronicus stole the show. Their set was a 50-minute long mosh pit that I was right in the middle of. Their set was the best I've ever seen. Future Islands, who opened for Titus, also played with intense energy. The singer slapped himself between songs and showered the audience in his sweat while an ambient but intense backing track accompanied his charismatic approach to the stage. Okkervil River, who I had never heard, played very well. I moved to the back to let the real fans get the good standing area, but considered moving back up there a few songs in. The only reason I didn't was that I had bought an LP and didn't want to lose or break it.

Newport Music Hall @

- Columbus @

, OH @

- Sat, Jun 11, 2011 @

Favorite moment: Titus Andronicus opening with "A More Perfect Union" and closing with "Four Score and Seven" @

Opening act(s): Future Islands, Titus Andronicus @

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Review 11 for Okkervil River

5 / 5

Newport Music Hall @

- Columbus @

, OH @

- Sat, Jun 11, 2011 @

Posted 06/13/2011

by Anonymous

excellent show. you need to see these guys in concert

Newport Music Hall @

- Columbus @

, OH @

- Sat, Jun 11, 2011 @

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Review 12 for Okkervil River

5 / 5

Royale Boston @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Wed, Jun 8, 2011 @

Posted 06/13/2011

by Anonymous

High energy, sounded great. Okkervil played a 2-hour+ set. Epic.

Royale Boston @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Wed, Jun 8, 2011 @

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Review 13 for Okkervil River

5 / 5

Rocked

Terminal 5 @

- New York @

, NY @

- Tue, Jun 7, 2011 @

Posted 06/12/2011

by HeadwallMonkey

Location:manhattan

Great show, one of the better I've seen in NYC. The band wanted to play longer but Term 5 stopped them at 11p. Term takes a lot of crap for its acoustics, but they're fine as long as your on the main floor and not underneath a low ceiling area.

Terminal 5 @

- New York @

, NY @

- Tue, Jun 7, 2011 @

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Review 14 for Okkervil River

5 / 5

Fantastic Show!

Terminal 5 @

- New York @

, NY @

- Tue, Jun 7, 2011 @

Favorite moment: Titus Andronicus @

Opening act(s): Future Islands, Titus Andronicus @

Posted 06/11/2011

by Guahster

Location:Long Island, NY

This was one of the greatest shows I've ever seen. The venue in my opinion was nice, and I managed to get a spot right in front of the stage once the doors opened. First up came Future Islands, whose act was a memorable one. I was amazed at Sams stage presence, skulking about the stage like a feral animal. He even appeared to gag himself at one point. Next up came Titus Andronicus, who put on a show I wont soon forget. The band never slowed down and had the crowd going the entire time. I was enthralled. Best performance I think I've seen. Finally came Okkervil River, who played an excellent setlist and had the crowd just as involved as Titus had. Will played an awesome acoustic rendition of A Stone and many others. Sadly, their show got cut short by the 11 PM curfew, and couldnt complete the entire set. Nonetheless, this was probably the best show I've seen. That may not mean much to some, but take my word for it. It was amazing.

Terminal 5 @

- New York @

, NY @

- Tue, Jun 7, 2011 @

Favorite moment: Titus Andronicus @

Opening act(s): Future Islands, Titus Andronicus @

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Review 15 for Okkervil River

5 / 5

Royale Boston @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Wed, Jun 8, 2011 @

Opening act(s): None of them were really remarkable @

Posted 06/11/2011

by Anonymous

Location:Boston, MA

The okkervil are just amazing! The band played for almost two hours and they really rocked.

Royale Boston @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Wed, Jun 8, 2011 @

Opening act(s): None of them were really remarkable @

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Review 16 for Okkervil River

5 / 5

Terminal 5 @

- New York @

, NY @

- Tue, Jun 7, 2011 @

Posted 06/10/2011

by Anonymous

Awesome show from all three bands. I'm a new fan of Future Islands and Titus Andronicus, and I continue to love Okkervil! The show ended prematurely, though.

Terminal 5 @

- New York @

, NY @

- Tue, Jun 7, 2011 @

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Review 17 for Okkervil River

5 / 5

Terminal 5 @

- New York @

, NY @

- Tue, Jun 7, 2011 @

Posted 06/10/2011

by Anonymous

3 awesome bands for $30 was incredible, great energy, great venue, need more similar concerts

Terminal 5 @

- New York @

, NY @

- Tue, Jun 7, 2011 @

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Review 18 for Okkervil River

5 / 5

What a show!

Royale Boston @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Wed, Jun 8, 2011 @

Posted 06/10/2011

by Ashwara

Location:Boston, MA

They played a great variety of songs, and played two for an encore. A good mix from their last for albums, mostly I Am Very Far, Black Sheep Boy, and The Stage Names.

The solo playing of A Stone was just amazing, and I couldn't believe they played "So Come Back, I am Waiting"

My only complaint was that I could barely hear the trumpet and violin. This seems to be true every time I see a band with violin and trumpet. I think in general shows are mixed way too loud, and our ears just blend everything together.

Royale Boston @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Wed, Jun 8, 2011 @

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Review 19 for Okkervil River

5 / 5

Great!

Royale Boston @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Wed, Jun 8, 2011 @

Favorite moment: When Okkervil River's "Black" started @

Posted 06/10/2011

by thewindow

All bands were amazing. Show was pushed back an hour due to Okkervil River's tour bus breaking down. Titus Andronicus's energy was unbelievable. Okkervil River's skills and emotions were amazing. Future Islands had one of the best vocalist/non-instrumentalist performances I'd ever seen.

Royale Boston @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Wed, Jun 8, 2011 @

Favorite moment: When Okkervil River's "Black" started @

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Review 20 for Okkervil River

3 / 5

Okkervil was fun when they play upbeat songs

Terminal 5 @

- New York @

, NY @

- Tue, Jun 7, 2011 @

Favorite moment: The company I was with, making fun of others in the crowd @

Posted 06/10/2011

by CCDKH

Location:NYC

The concert was really fun when they play their more upbeat stuff, particularly Lost Coastlines, Unless It's Kicks, and Black. I am not a fan of their new album so perhaps those who do like it, probably liked the show better than I did. Although I can't imagine anyone liked that one slow song from the new album that went on for 20 minutes. It was like listening to a jam band that isn't jamming. If it wasn't for that song, I would have given them 4 stars.

Terminal 5 @

- New York @

, NY @

- Tue, Jun 7, 2011 @

Favorite moment: The company I was with, making fun of others in the crowd @

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