EL VY live in concert.
ON TOUR

EL VY

20
critic concert reviews
rock

How good are they LIVE?

Live Rating  

75
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Based on 
20
critic concert
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Critics Consensus

Based on 20 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that EL VY is rated as an enjoyable live performer, with some notable strengths. EL VY concert reviews describe live shows and performances as energetic, amazing, and glorious.

How long are their concerts?

How long are EL VY concerts? EL VY concerts usually last from one and a half hours to up to over two and a half hours long.

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Artist Info

Genre
rock
Origin
Bio
EL VY (pronounced like a plural of Elvis; rhymes with 'hell pie') is the musical collaboration between Matt Berninger, vocalist and lyricist of The National, and Brent Knopf, the Portland musician and producer best known for his work in Menomena and his more recent band, Ramona Falls.
Has Performed With
Hibou
Artist Website

Critic Concert Reviews

musicOMH (UK)

December 16, 2015
80
%
EL VY @ Electric Ballroom, London

Live in Limbo (Canada)

November 19, 2015
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Another reason I don't doubt my esteemed colleague Sarah Rix is she's the reason I ventured out last night to the Opera House to catch EL VY.

Exclaim (Canada)

November 17, 2015
80
%
After 20 years of touring as the lead singer/songwriter of indie rock mainstays the National he's managed to channel his vulnerable poet laureate persona into veritable rock star swagger.

Consequence (USA)

November 15, 2015
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After hearing it had increased at a few New York City venues following the Paris terrorist attack on Friday I expected there to be at least some noticeable difference.

Seattle Music News (USA)

November 7, 2015
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Seattle, USA on November 4, 2015

We All Want Someone To Shout For (USA)

February 27, 2016
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Their team-up resulted in their great debut album Return to the Moon which 4AD released in late October.

We All Want Someone To Shout For (USA)

February 27, 2016
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Along with El Vy, we were treated to opening performances from the truly amazing Julien Baker and Wye Oak, probably one of the better pair of openers you’ll ever be lucky enough to call openers.

Past critic reviews published in

Irish Examiner (Ireland), Drowned In Sound (UK), The Line Of Best Fit (UK), Too Many Blogs (UK), Gig Junkies (UK) and more

Image Credit

Kim Metso [CC BY-SA 4.0] via Wikimedia Commons

Latest Release

No Time to Crank the Sun (17 February 2021)