Rogue Wave live in concert.
ON TOUR

Rogue Wave

31
critic concert reviews
experimental

How Good Are They LIVE?

Live Rating  

76
%
Based on 
31
critic concert
reviews
Last 12 Months Rating  
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Critic Consensus

Based on 31 concert reviews, the critic consensus is that Rogue Wave is rated as an entertaining live performer, with many notable strengths. Rogue Wave concert reviews describe live shows and performances as emotional, enthralling, vibrant, and joyous.

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Latest Release

Modern Love (August 8, 2023)

Artist Info

Genre
experimental
Origin
Oakland, United States (2002 - present) (2002 – present) (2002 Рpresent)
Bio
Rogue Wave is an alternative rock band from Oakland, California, formed in 2002. They are headed by Zach Schwartz (aka Zach Rogue), who created the band after losing his job in the dot-com bust.
Has Performed With
Hey Marseilles

Critic Concert Reviews

Chunky Glasses (USA)

April 4, 2018
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But if only one record of their extensive output were destined to be considered a classic, it would almost certainly be their third release, 2007’s Asleep at Heaven’s Gate.

V13 (Canada)

March 31, 2018
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For the 10th anniversary of their seminal album, Asleep at Heaven’s Gate, they are re-releasing it fully re-mastered (order a copy here) and performing the whole record on a national tour.

Vanyaland (USA)

March 30, 2018
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The enthralling nature of Rogue Wave’s breakout record, 2007’s Asleep At Heaven’s Gate, is as sweet and savory now as it was a decade ago.

Diandra Reviews It All (USA)

March 29, 2018
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Rogue Wave Make A Splash At Bowery Ballroom

Seattle Music News (USA)

March 5, 2017
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Rogue Wave’s Risky Cover Business

Grimy Goods (USA)

March 2, 2017
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Known for their moving, lo-fi rock, it might not have been a stretch for them to make a decade-album–but it certainly was an unexpected treat.

Northwest Music Scene (USA)

June 29, 2016
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Rogue Wave and Hibou Pack Out The Crocodile for Night of Pleasant Fun

Past critic reviews published in

Berkeley B-Side (USA), There Goes the Fear , The Big Takeover (USA), Showbams (USA), LA Record (USA) and more

Image Credit

Scott Dudelson [CC BY-SA 3.0] via Wikimedia Commons