Always a great time.
by April on 1/16/24Paradise Rock Club presented by Citizens - BostonMCS never disappoints. I try to see them whenever they come around CT/MA
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The Ritz Theater - Ybor City
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The Novo by Microsoft
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Wonder Ballroom
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The Truman - Kansas City
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Roanoke Island Festival Park
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MOTION CITY SOUNDTRACK IN CONCERT:
Since bursting onto the scene in the early '00s with the rollicking single "The Future Freaks Me Out", pop punk rockers Motion City Soundtrack have continually impressed fans and critics alike with their shout-along hooks, punchy drums, and battling guitars. In concert frontman Justin Pierre belts out emo-tinged, tongue-in-cheek lyrics with his signature falsetto, infusing each song with raw emotion that's perfectly complemented by the band's infectious exuberance. Especially entertaining is keyboardist Jesse Johnson, who hops over his keys, cranks out the cowbell, and mans the moog synthesizer, which has become a staple of the band's sound. Known for bringing their “A” game whenever they hit the stage, Motion City Soundtrack fervently perform fan favorites like "Everything Is Alright”, "L.G. FUAD” and “My Favorite Accident” along with recent hits “Her Words Destroyed My Planet” and “True Romance" at their crowd-pleasing live shows.
BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:
Former high school friends Joshua Cain and Justin Pierre formed Motion City Soundtrack in Minneapolis in 1997. After multiple lineup changes, the band finally solidified in 2002 with the addition of bassist Matt Taylor, drummer Tony Thaxton, and keyboardist Jesse Johnson. Later that year they dropped their debut album I Am The Movie, which was re-released a year later by Epitaph Records after the breakout success of single "The Future Freaks Me Out". Their sophomore album, 2005's Commit This To Memory, was produced by Blink 182 bassist Matt Hoppus and boasted the hit single "Everything is Alright". Over the next few years the band toured extensively, both as a headlining act and as an opener on Blink 182's 2009 world tour, where they brought venues like Aztec Theatre to capacity. They made their major label debut in 2010 with My Dinosaur Life -- an edgier, more experimental album released on Columbia Records -- but they returned to Epitaph for 2012's Go. With their highly anticipated Commit This To Memory 10 Year Anniversary Tour slated for 2015, ticket buyers are jumping at the chance to see these veteran indie rockers in concert.
MCS never disappoints. I try to see them whenever they come around CT/MA
Amazing show as always. Gully boys was amazing too my fav opener for your guys the past 10 years I've seen your shows
Motion city soundtrack will continue to get better with age. They are incredible live. Don’t miss them!
The whole experience was wonderful, nice venue, awesome performances.
Amazing. I have nothing else to say, it was amazing.
Been seeing them since TLA. This venue was a poor choice for them. Smallest stage I’ve ever seen them on. Also seemed like they weren’t given a sound check as they started with terrible audio. Hopefully they don’t get stuck at the Brooklyn Bowl again.
They put on a great show and have great energy! Nice small venue so you could be close to the band. Don't miss your chance to see them!!
I've seen MCS almost every time they've come around to my area since their reunion, and they always deliver a fun, different experience every time. Shout out to Gully Boys, as well, the openers, they're were really good, and hopefully get more exposure this year, they really deserve it. As for MSC, this was a bit different show, it being a 20th anniversary show and all. The Nostalgia was deep for this one, but also felt new. They stepped up their stage production, with the big screens. I hope to see what they offer next.
Great show! These guys still sound amazing and bring that early 2000's punk/emo/rock energy. I only wish it could have been longer!
Perfect first show of the new year! MCS was soo good. Buckhead Theatre was very nice.