Great show
by Ryan H on 6/18/24Paradise Rock Club presented by Citizens - BostonRating: 5 out of 5Great sound, great energy, amazing performance from the band.
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Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Wilderado In Concert
Indie rockers Wilderado blend elements of their Southern roots with touches of sunny California dreamin'. This sound very much reflects the band's own evolution: Its members grew up in Oklahoma and Texas, then cut their teeth in Los Angeles, before moving back closer to home. But it was their time on the West Coast that helped establish Wilderado's soaring, muscular indie rock.
The group originally released a handful of singles under the name Bird Dog before dropping their debut EP ‘Misty Shrub' in early 2016. The EP runs on steady, propulsive rhythms, moody acoustic licks, and rich harmonies reminiscent of bands like Band of Horses, Fleet Foxes, and Kings of Leon. But soon, after performing shows in Brooklyn, they were forced to change their name (by request of another Bird Dog band). The first day back on tour is when inspiration struck: Driving late at night, they passed through a small Texas town called Wildorado. They decided to swap the "o" out and became Wilderado. With a new name, the band soon slimmed down from a quintet to a quartet and unveiled their new moniker with a second EP, ‘Latigo,' recorded in their own home studio in Malibu. The four-song set further highlights their emotive, folk-tinged rock with anthemic tracks like "Morning Light."
Lead singer/guitarist Max Rainer, bassist/vocalist Colton Dearing, guitarist/vocalist Tyler Wimpee, and drummer Justin Kila would eventually take this sound on the road, grabbing key slots at major festivals like Bonnaroo and Austin City Limits. During this time, they'd work on solidifying their next EP, ‘Favors,' with producer Phil Ek (Father John Misty, Fleet Foxes, The Shins), giving their anthemic rock some punches of Americana twang and Laurel Canyon mysticism. In the process, they'd settle back in their homebase of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and head back on the road in 2018 alongside art-pop quartet Sure Sure.
Great sound, great energy, amazing performance from the band.
I have seen Wilderado multiple times and they just are so amazing to see live.
My wife and I caught Wilderado at Brooklyn Bowl Philly, and they put on a fantastic show! Great sound, good variety of songs, and the band seemed humble & generally excited to be there and interact with a good crowd of fans!
Such an outstanding, relatively unknown alternative rock band. Powerful, immersive sound as good as the stream and even better. So many great songs. All I can say is just wow.
I’ve been to a couple wilderado concerts over the past year. Both shows were an awesome time and I wish they never stopped playing. I recommend any music fan to give these guys a listen and experience their live performances!
Wilderado has always exceeded expectations. They sounds exactly like the album and they are wildly entertaining. Love these guys
This was our 2nd time seeing the band and they did not disappoint. Great show and the venue was great as well.
One of the best shows ever! Can't wait until Wilderado comes back to St. Louis. Hopefully, they will play two shows so they can play more of their amazing music!
Great seeing this band in a small, intimate venue in the Cincinnati area. Just discovered them recently so wasn’t ‘t familiar with their entire song catalog so got to discover many of their songs for the first time and I really liked what I heard! I think it’s safe to say that the next time they come through town, they won’t be playing in a small venue! The songs “Surefire” and “Take Some Time” are instant classics and I’m excited what lays in store with these guys! Recommend checking them out if you get the chance!!
This is the best live show I have been! Max sings every single piece of the music to the ends, their music is way much better than what you listening to on Spotify with all the vibes, I will love this band forever
Wilderado was absolutely AMAZING!! The venue, the people and most importantly the best songs. They totally delivered!!! Can’t wait to see them again.
Excellent performance in any venue big or small. They make it memorable!
Despite the small venue, wilderado and Duncan fellows really knew how to put on a great show. Everyone had a blast!
Always a great show! Original, creative, and genuine! Wilderado is as real as it gets, gifted songwriters and musicians who perform every show as if it's for a group of their friends. Catch them live anytime you can!
Album quality set. See them if you get the chance!