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Forming in 2000 on Long Island, New York, Brand New is an alternative-punk band consisting of Jesse Lacey on vocals and guitars, Vincent Accardi on guitars and vocals, Garrett Tierney on bass, and Brian Lane on drums. They signed to Triple Crown Records and released their debut album Your Favorite Weapon in 2001, full of emotional angst and ex-girlfriend tales, before touring with the emo Dashboard Confessional, post-hardcore acts Finch and Glassjaw, alt-rock Midtown, and pop-punk bands New Found Glory and Taking Back Sunday. Their sophomore album Deja Entendu came out in 2003, featuring the singles “The Quiet Things That No One Ever Knows” and “Sic Transit Gloria... Glory Fades”, and a matured sound that became a certified gold album in the US. Derrick Sherman joined the band on guitars and keys in 2005, and the band signed with Interscope Records to release their third album The Devil and God Are Raging Inside Me in 2006. Its hit Jesus became their highest charting single in the United States. In 2009, they put out their fourth album Daisy, their most successful effort to date, reaching number six on the Billboard 200. They are currently working on their fifth studio album, and will play concerts in December 2013 on the east and west coasts where they will perform two albums in their entirety for ticket holders each night.
I discovered these guys 15 years ago and have seen them several times live. Seeing them in Boston this past week was like nothing I've ever seen. It was like listening to them for the first time all over again. I got so emotional that I cried. Thanks for being my favorite band for the past 15 more years. Here's to another 15.
First, the venue. The King’s Theatre is one of the most gorgeous venues I’ve ever been to. Second, Brand New is incredible. Great energy. If this truly is a swan song, there’s no better way to go.
I've seen Brand New six times in the past four years, and their show at The Fox Theatre in Detroit, MI was arguably their best performance yet. They started the set with 'Lit Me Up,' the intro. to their latest album, Science Fiction. Aside from the general excitement about seeing Brand New perform, the crowd was immediately enthralled by the visual effects on the large screen separating us from the band. It only increased when the bass dropped during the second verse - "When I grow up, I want to be a heretic." The low booming and buzzing that drowned out the cheers and screams of the crowd had everyone gasping for air. The songs that followed were complimented by stunning prisms and wormhole effects that encompassed the band. When the screen lifted, scenes of space, mountains, and war played above and on the screen behind the band. My favorite visual occurred during 'Same Logic / Teeth,' when close-ups of the band faded in and out on the screen above with this unique spider-web effect. The light show wasn't the only part that made this performance great. While playing a variety of songs, about half of which were off the new album, Jesse performed in typical fashion - improvising melodies and lyrics while screaming at the top of his lungs. However, Vinnie stole the show with his lead guitar solos and jumping around the stage like a mad man without missing a note (I imagine he missed some notes, but the dude clearly enjoyed every second of his performance, so you have to love him). After the band closed with 'Sowing Season,' Jesse came back out alone to play 'Soco Amaretto Lime' as an encore, and that 5 minutes felt as intimate as the time I saw them play Deja Entendu in its entirety (which was also the first time I saw them (2013)). Hearing the crowd sing / scream "You're just jealous 'cause we're young and in love!" was the best way to end the evening. These guys probably won't tour much longer, based on some of the things they've said in appearances over the past three or four years, so take any chance you get to see them! They don't play much of their old stuff, but they're not angsty teens anymore, so don't hold that against them if you're a fan of YFW and DE.
What a show, the fox theatre is amazing and my god did they ever light it up. New album is amazing. Just as amazing as every other time I’ve seen them
The sound was on point, the light show was amazing, and the venue was fantastic. Couldn't have asked for better!
the venue was just beautiful, the show was amazing. I thought the effects would be cheesy but they intensified the music so much. I had an unforgettable time.
2nd time seeing them, overall was honestly better than the first time i saw them. The set was amazing! I cried at his last song.
As always, Brand New was amazing. My only complaint would be that the show wasn't long enough. After seeing them the last three times they were in Michigan, they FINALLY played SoCo!!
Amazing show! The venue was beautiful and they sounded great! Loved the light display.
Every single performance was fantastic. Starting off with a small number of songs by Modern Baseball and follwoing that up with the Front Bottoms and their hilarious Livingroom Stage set, both openers were fantastic. Brand New's performance at the end was even better than I could've imagined, and the entire show summed up as pure awesome.
The Brand New show I attended in Philly back in July was amazing, but there is something cathartic and personal about being in the pit at one of their shows and feeling the camaraderie of the fans. I've been told that seeing them live as a diehard fan is a must for this very reason, and I feel honored to have shared the final evening of a tour with a band who I've loved since I was a teenager. Jesse Lacey has as much raw emotion live as he does recorded and finally not only being able to listen to, but see him perform live was an experience I will remember for the rest of my life. Prior to the show I was unfamiliar with both Modern Baseball and The Front Bottoms, I preferred Modern Baseball a bit more, but both acts did a great job despite my personal preference. The Front Bottoms stage set up with couches, a TV, lamps etc for the other bands to hang out on while they were playing was creative and fun to watch. Overall an amazing night of good music.
Brand new played one of the best concerts I had ever seen!! I would recommend anyone who hasn't seen them to see them!! Amazing is the only word I can use to describe them!!
The venue was more important than my birth and modern baseball was REALLY cool. the front bottoms had a couch on stage and i thought that was neat Brian Sella made my loins tremble, however he made it seem like he was going to play his song twelve feet deep and even hinted about it only to bamboozle us.. Brand new played too goddamn long though. it took them a muthafuk hour to set up their mediocre lightship of a stage and i didn't enjoy his preachy talk at the end of the concert. overall i hope he gets gud. i can say without a doubt this concert gets a 5/7 with a rating of fantastic, too many hipsters though. on a side note brand new played monster mash and gave me a semi.
I got these tickets for my boyfriend's Christmas present. I haven't really listened to the bands that played but it was a pretty good concert.
Great band, they never disappoint. Cannot wait to see them on tour again.
Well, I purchased tickets for myself and two friends. One wandered off and missed the show. I would like a full refund please. The second friend ended up vomiting in the venue. He barely remembers a thing as well. I would like a full; refund for his ticket too. I was able to view the show myself but, the singer for the band was asking people to leave. It was very awkward. 0/10 would not show again.
I knew it was going to be amazing but it was even better than expected! It was an amazing show and they played so many good songs and a lot of them to! Loved it will definitely have to see them again!!
Modern Baseball, Front Bottoms, and Brand New were amazing! Concrete Street Amphitheater was a great outside place for the concert, with places to sit and chill in the grass, or a large spot in front of the stage to stand and watch closer.
They put on an amazing show! It was filled with so much raw emotion and their live performance of their whole album "the devil and God are raging inside me" was even better !
Hands down the best show I've ever been to. The Front Bottoms were fantastic and so was Modern Baseball. Brand New was the greatest live performance I've ever witnessed, the set list was 10/10, it was super emotional (in a good way) and I would love to be able to see them again before they break up. RIP Brand New 2000-2018