"How good are they LIVE?" in the last 12 months on 100 (as of 9/23/24)
67
%
Based on
6
critic concert reviews
Real Live Certified
Artists are Real Live Certified if their live shows have broad critical acclaim
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
Die Kantine, Cologne, Germany (January 29); Poppodium 013, Tilburg, Netherlands (January 30); Rock City, Nottingham, United Kingdom (February 4); Barrowland Ballroom, Glasgow, United Kingdom (February 6); Leeds Beckett University, Leeds, United Kingdom (February 8); Ulster Hall, Belfast, United Kingdom (February 11); 3Olympia Theatre, Dublin, Ireland (February 12); Albert Hall, Manchester, United Kingdom (February 14); O2 Academy Brixton, London, United Kingdom (February 16)
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
40
%
Fistfights, boos and faffing around: Was this the worst gig ever?
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.
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.