The Sonics live in concert.
ON TOUR

The Sonics

38
critic concert reviews
rock

How good are they LIVE?

Live Rating  

78
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Based on 
38
critic concert
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Last 12 Months Rating  
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Critics Consensus

Based on 38 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that The Sonics is rated as an impressive live performer, with many notable strengths. The Sonics concert reviews describe live shows and performances as intense, fierce, and authentic.

How long are their concerts?

How long are The Sonics concerts? The Sonics concerts usually last an hour and a half.

How much to book?

How much does it cost to book The Sonics? To hire for a live performance or concert, the booking fees for The Sonics range from $30,000 - $45,000, with The Sonics's current estimated booking fee to be around $30,000.

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Artist Info

Genre
rock
Origin
Bremerton, United States (1960 - 1968)
Bio
The Sonics are a garage rock band formed 1960 in Tacoma, Washington, United States, the band's original members were Gerry Roslie (vocals, piano, organ), Larry Parypa (guitar), Andy Parypa (bass), Rob Lind (saxophone) and Bob Bennett (drums).
Has Performed With
Mudhoney
Artist Website

Critic Concert Reviews

Riff Magazine (USA)

April 14, 2024
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The Sonics make one last boom in San Francisco

Riff Magazine (USA)

April 14, 2024
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The Sonics make one last boom in San Francisco, CA, USA

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (USA)

June 14, 2017
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Pittsburgh, USA

Scenestr (Australia)

September 26, 2016
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With the release of 2015’s 'This Is The Sonics' – their first album in almost four decades – the Washington-based garage-punk visionaries are treating Australian audiences to a series of headline shows throughout September and October.

Birmingham Live (UK)

July 28, 2015
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Always a tough undertaking, particularly in this instance, when the many in attendance tonight will indeed have heard and seen most of it before, and will likely spot any attempt to masquerade as purveyors of authentic rock.

Manchester Evening News (UK)

July 25, 2015
60
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But the release of a critically acclaimed new record this year signaled their rebirth as a proper working band; with enough original members to make the whole thing convincing.

New Noise Magazine (USA)

July 8, 2015
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Knuckleheads Saloon, Kansas City, USA

Past critic reviews published in

Dallas Observer (USA), Exclaim (Canada), Music-News.com (UK), Rolling Stone (USA), The Skinny (UK) and more

Image Credit

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Latest Release

Garage Rock Band from Tacoma (7 April 2020)