The Brian Jonestown Massacre

How Good Are They LIVE?

Live Rating

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Last 12 Months Rating

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Critic Consensus

Based on 130 concert reviews, the critic consensus is that The Brian Jonestown Massacre is rated as a decent live performer, with shows that lack distinction. The Brian Jonestown Massacre concert reviews describe live shows and performances as psychedelic, aggressive, chaotic, dreamy, polished, consistent, and repetitive.

ON TOUR

Fabrik, Hamburg, Germany (Jan 28); Die Kantine, Cologne, Germany (Jan 29); Poppodium 013, Tilburg, Netherlands (Jan 30); De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill on Sea, United Kingdom (Feb 1); The Marble Factory, Bristol, United Kingdom (Feb 2); Rock City, Nottingham, United Kingdom (Feb 4); Barrowland Ballroom, Glasgow, United Kingdom (Feb 6); Liverpool Olympia, Liverpool, United Kingdom (Feb 7); Leeds Beckett University, Leeds, United Kingdom (Feb 8); NX, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom (Feb 9); Ulster Hall, Belfast, United Kingdom (Feb 11); 3Olympia Theatre, Dublin, Ireland (Feb 12); Albert Hall, Manchester, United Kingdom (Feb 14); O2 Guildhall Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom (Feb 15); O2 Academy Brixton, London, United Kingdom (Feb 16); Brighton Dome, Brighton, United Kingdom (Feb 19); Lucerna Music Bar, Praha, Czech Republic (May 4); The Brian Jonestown Massacre, Vienna, Austria (May 5)

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Latest Release

Abandon Ship (Martian Meltdown Mix) (3 November 2023)

Artist Info

Genre

rock

Origin

San Francisco, United States (1990 - present)

Bio

The Brian Jonestown Massacre was formed in San Francisco in 1990. The band has had over 40 members since then, but its driving force and main songwriter is Anton Newcombe.

Has Performed With

The Raveonettes, The KVB

Critic Concert Reviews

Sydney Morning Herald (Australia)

November 22, 2023

Fistfights, boos and faffing around: Was this the worst gig ever?

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Scenestr (Australia)

November 16, 2023

If you've seen the documentary 'Dig!' and the portrayal of variable mainstay Anton Newcombe therein then you might have some indication of what to expect at a The Brian Jonestown Massacre show.

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Backseat Mafia

November 12, 2023

The Brian Jonestown Massacre, Odeon Theatre, Hobart, 11.11.23.

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The 13th Floor (New Zealand)

November 10, 2023

Brian Jonestown Massacre returned to Auckland’s Powerstation last night and we sent Simon Coffey and Brenna Jo Gotje to cover the big event. Brian Jonestown Massacre aka multi-instrumentalist Anton Newcombe, are severely underserved by being labelled as Psychedelic rock.

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