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Guided By Voices

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Guided By Voices Tickets

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Rating: 4.7 out of 5 based on 79 reviews

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GUIDED BY VOICES IN CONCERT:

For more than two decades, DIY torchbearers Guided by Voices have stood as a bastion of experimentation and lo-fi grit in indie rock's increasingly commercialized landscape. Their loose, sketch-like compositions truly come alive at their frenetic live shows, where the band tears through 90-second songs while frontman Robert Pollard sings, drinks, and karate kicks with reckless abandon. With two albums out in 2014, the ever-prolific band will be treating fans to new material alongside all their favorites at several  rare appearances.

BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:

Formed in Ohio in the early '80s, Guided by Voices developed around the work of principal songwriter and frontman Robert Pollard. Following several years of independent releases and local shows, the band began to find a wider audience when 1992 album Propeller became a college radio staple. Their growing reputation landed them a deal with Matador in 1994, and in 1995 they released Alien Lanes to critical acclaim and nods from big media outlets including MTV and Rolling Stone. The band continued to record and tour throughout the '90s and '00s, weathering lineup changes, hiatuses, farewell tours, and reunion tours — becoming a veritable indie rock legend in the process. With two new albums hitting shelves in 2014, the band is sure to be in top form at their highly coveted reunion shows.

FANS WHO BOUGHT TICKETS SAY:

"It was such a great, high-energy show. It was so fun to see people of all ages appreciate GBV for the great rock pioneers they are."

"GBV always give their fans their money's worth. Exhausting set of hits and album tracks that deserve to be hits."

"The most amazing show i have ever seen, everyone was singing all the words to every song, and the band were performing with unbelievable energy."

Reviews

Rating: 4.7 out of 5 based on 79 reviews
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  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    GBV

    by Butch on 5/4/24Madison Theater - Covington

    Fantastic show. Wussy was great. It was the sixth time seeing GBV. Easily the best show they’ve put on.

  • Rating: 1 out of 5

    An agonizing slog

    by Two Treats on 4/30/24Madison Theater - Covington

    If the formula to rate a live show was the amount of money spent plus the amount of time spent enduring said show plus the actual quality of said show, adjusted for the misplaced swagger the frontman displayed, this would be the worst live show I've seen in thirty years. Absolutely horrid.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Awesome

    by J.Robards on 4/30/24Madison Theater - Covington

    GBV live shows are priceless Longest set list on the planet It’s amazing how Pollard is nonstop his energy is unmatchable I recommend anyone with a chance to see them , to take it up!

  • Rating: 2 out of 5

    Not convinced

    by Humblebee on 4/29/24Madison Theater - Covington

    GBV plays dated cock rock. Wussy blew them off the stage

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Legends

    by Double A on 4/29/24Madison Theater - Covington

    With Wussy opening, it was a dream lineup. Awesome show by both bands. Bob Pollard is as tireless as he is prolific. I've been to numerous GBV shows and none have disappointed.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Killer Show as always

    by GBVFan on 4/29/24Madison Theater - Covington

    One of the best live acts in the last 30 years and just an incredible band, story and set as always. Over 120 albums and I don't think Bob and company are slowing down at all!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Guided by Voices is the best live band around.

    by Tehmeh on 9/11/23Dayton Masonic Center - Dayton

    No fancy light show, no choreographed dancing, just rock n roll and a high kick. Super tight band.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Amazing 40th anniversary show in Dayton

    by Alex on 9/5/23Dayton Masonic Center - Dayton

    These guys are rock legends. They put on an amazing show for all the kids. So much fun. Doug Gillard is fire on the guitar. Bob Pollard is a fountain of creativity. Long live GbV!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    They Even Did 'Razor Bug!'

    by Dana on 9/5/23Dayton Masonic Center - Dayton

    The mighty Guided By Voices celebrated their 40th Anniversary with two sold out shows in Dayton over the Labor Day weekend. Playing songs from as far back as "Vampire On Titus"and "The Grand Hour,"right up to this year's "La La Land"and "Welshpool Frillies,"it was a great party. They played the essentials - 'I Am A Scientist,' 'Glad Girls,' etc. - and some rarities like 'My Impression Now,' and 'Little Lines.' On night one they even performed 'Razor Bug.' My biggest take away is that I hope "the club is open"for GBV for many more years.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Best band ever!

    by JenM on 9/4/23Dayton Masonic Center - Dayton

    Amazing show and loved the venue! They rocked the house. Low fi rock gods celebrating 40 years!