Minus The Bear

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Critics Consensus

Based on 87 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Minus The Bear is rated as a watchable live performer, with decent shows overall. Minus The Bear concert reviews describe live shows and performances as refined, dreamy, soothing, flawless, rhythmic, melodic, and ambient.

How long are their concerts?

How long are Minus The Bear concerts? Minus The Bear concerts usually last from 45 minutes to up to an hour and a half.

How much to book?

How much does it cost to book Minus the Bear? To hire for a live performance or concert, the booking fees for Minus the Bear range from $35,000 - $75,000, with Minus the Bear's current estimated booking fee to be around $50,000.

On tour

Brooklyn Steel; Roseland Theater, Brooklyn, United States; Portland, United States (November 7; Oct 4); Irving Plaza; Ace of Spades, New York, United States; Sacramento, CA, United States (November 8; Oct 6); Irving Plaza; The Regency Ballroom, New York, United States; San Francisco, United States (November 9; Oct 7); Downtown Las Vegas Event Center, Las Vegas, NV, United States (October 10); The Belasco Theater, Los Angeles, United States (October 11); The Belasco Theater, Los Angeles, United States (October 12); Marquee Theatre, Tempe, United States (October 14); Emo's East, Austin, United States (October 16); Granada Theater, Dallas, TX, United States (October 17); Emo's East, Austin, United States (October 18); The Civic Theatre, New Orleans, United States (October 19); Masquerade, Atlanta, United States (October 22); The Fillmore, Philadelphia, PA, United States (October 24); House of Blues, Boston, United States (October 25); 930 Club, Washington DC, United States (November 4); 930 Club, Washington DC, United States (November 5); Brooklyn Steel, Brooklyn, United States (November 7); Irving Plaza, New York, United States (November 8); Irving Plaza, New York, United States (November 9); Roxian Theatre, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States (November 11); House of Blues, Cleveland, United States (November 12); Metro, Chicago, United States (November 15); Metro, Chicago, United States (November 16); Ogden Theatre, Denver, United States (November 21); Ogden Theatre, Denver, United States (November 22); The Depot, Salt Lake City, United States (November 23); The Showbox, Seattle, United States (November 26); The Showbox, Seattle, United States (November 28)

Festivals in 2025

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October 10 - 12, 2025

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Artist Info

Genre

metal

Origin

Seattle, United States (2001 - 2018)

Bio

Minus the Bear were a indie rock group which formed in Seattle, Washington, United States in 2001 and have released six albums and eight EPs. The band consists of Jake Snider (vocals, guitar), Dave Knudson (guitar), Cory Murchy (bass), Alex Rose (synths, vocals) and Joshua Sparks (drums).

Has Performed With

The Spill Canvas, Cursive, Beach Slang

Artist Website

Critic Concert Reviews

Spectrum Culture (USA)

January 2, 2019

Minus the Bear were a half-serious but seriously-talented band, not the kind of group to weep over.

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Strange Carolinas (USA)

October 28, 2018

It doesn't feel like it's been sixteen years since Minus The Bear released their debut album

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Twin Cities Media (USA)

October 16, 2018

Fans Say Goodbye To Minus The Bear At Packed Varsity Theater Show

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Music In Minnesota (USA)

October 16, 2018

Minus the Bear Says Farewell to Minneapolis

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Glide Magazine (USA)

May 1, 2018

The Seattle progressive indie band is back on the road this year celebrating the tenth anniversary of the group’s dynamic Planet of Ice album with another large tour working its way across the country.

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