Tortoise

How good are they LIVE?

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Last 12 Months Rating

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Critics Consensus

Based on 45 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Tortoise is rated as a decent live performer, with shows that lack distinction. Tortoise concert reviews describe live shows and performances as compelling, layered, and eccentric.

How long are their concerts?

How long are Tortoise concerts? Tortoise 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 Tortoise? To hire for a live performance or concert, the booking fees for Tortoise range from $15,000 - $25,000, with Tortoise's current estimated booking fee to be around $15,000.

On tour

Tennessee Theatre, Knoxville, United States (March 27)

Festivals in 2025

Big Ears 2025

March 27 - 30, 2025

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Artist Info

Genre

experimental

Origin

Chicago, United States (1990 - present)

Bio

Tortoise's almost entirely instrumental music defies easy categorization. The group gained significant attention from their early career.

Has Performed With

Cluster

Artist Website

Critic Concert Reviews

New Noise Magazine (USA)

April 7, 2023

Tortoise Live in Concert at the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco, CA, USA

Full Review

Spectrum Culture (USA)

March 30, 2023

Tortoise Live In Concert In Portland, OR,USA

Full Review

Exclaim (Canada)

April 29, 2016

Imperial Theatre, Vancouver, Canada

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The Boston Globe (USA)

March 17, 2016

That’s true of its latest album, The Catastrophist, which is its first with traditional lead vocals on two songs.

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Rockfreaks.net (Denmark)

February 7, 2016

Lille Vega, Copenhagen, Denmark

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The AU Review (Australia)

October 13, 2012

Upon my seemingly premature arrival I noticed the guests were both esteemed bands in their own rights laying the foundation for an exceptional spectacle.

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