Gillian Welch live in concert.
ON TOUR

Gillian Welch

54
critic concert reviews
rock

How good are they LIVE?

Live Rating  

89
%
Based on 
54
critic concert
reviews
Last 12 Months Rating  
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Based on 
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Real Live Certified  

Real Live Certified badge for artists with consistent, high quality live performances and broad critical acclaim.

Critics Consensus

Gillian Welch is "Real Live Certified" and is in the top 5% of all live performers. Based on 54 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Gillian Welch is rated as an amazing live performer, with exceptional shows that are worth seeing. Gillian Welch concert reviews describe live shows and performances as stunning, raucous, effortless, dazzling, hypnotic, and soulful.

How long are their concerts?

How long are Gillian Welch concerts? Gillian Welch concerts usually last around 45 minutes.

How much to book?

On tour

The Fox Theatre, Spokane, WA, United States (June 27); Vicar Street, Dublin, Ireland (October 22); Vicar Street, Dublin, Ireland (October 23); O2 Apollo Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom (October 25); London Palladium, London, United Kingdom (October 27)

Artist Info

Genre
rock
Origin
New York, United States (10/2/1967)
Bio
Gillian Howard Welch (born October 2, 1967 in New York City) is an American singer-songwriter. She performs with her musical partner, guitarist David Rawlings.
Has Performed With
Father John Misty, David Rawlings
Artist Website

Critic Concert Reviews

Scenestr (Australia)

February 5, 2025
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On Sunday night, Melbourne's Hamer Hall was packed to capacity with gig lovers of all ages for the fifth and final show of Gillian Welch and David Rawlings' 2025 tour of Australia.

The Music (Australia)

January 29, 2025
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Yes, $170 is a lot for a ticket to see two people play acoustic instruments, but no one else can do this.

The Boston Globe (USA)

December 2, 2024
%
Gillian Welch and David Rawlings didn’t need showbiz flare for a powerful show

Americana Highways (USA)

September 3, 2018
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There are many adjectives I could use to describe Gillian Welch and David Rawlings' performance Friday night at the Tower Theatre. Magical, transcendent, exhilarating, captivating or stunning.

Variety (USA)

October 5, 2017
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Its not the most chipper record; If you think it starts out bad, just wait, said the singer of 2011's The Harrow and the Harvest.

Country Standard Time (USA)

October 4, 2017
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She apologized many times for the utter unhappiness expressed through this album's songs, admitting it's "not the most chipper album" at one point.

Sydney Morning Herald (Australia)

February 9, 2016
100
%
Gillian Welch a night with everything you could ask for, and more

Past critic reviews published in

The Music (Australia), The AU Review (Australia), The 13th Floor (New Zealand), The Santa Barbara Independent (USA), Glide Magazine (USA) and more

Image Credit

Bryan Ledgard [CC BY-2.0] via Wikimedia Commons

Latest Release

I Just Came Home to Count the Memories (4 May 2022)