Agalloch worthwhile seeing live?

[TENTH DREAMER DECEIVER]

Been listening to them since The Mantle but am unsure if they can pull off their music live. The first leg of their upcoming tour is hitting a local bar.

 

[MelbCro]

Honestly the fact you are a fan of their music should be enough reason to see them live

This is from their live dvd



sounds good to me

 

[dcowboys311]

I have heard very mixed reviews but ultimately more good than bad.

 

[zekeyou]

Saw them in Toronto in 2005 and they had mediocre sound but were enjoyable to watch.
Saw them in Atlanta in 2011 and they were awesome all-around.

Will probably hit up this tour in Savannah.

 

[Sumeet]

If you're into their music, I'd recommend it. I saw them in 2012 and they were very good, and I plan to see them again in a couple months.

 

[TychoCelchu]

My biggest obstacle to going to an Agalloch show is that they tend to tour with really boring support bands. But that's just me; there's only so much art I can take.

This tour is the first one where I am excited about the whole touring package.

 

[Nidstang]

Yes they are completely worth it, next too Opeth they're my favourite band to see live.

 

[TENTH DREAMER DECEIVER]

Admittedly, Musk Ox is the selling point for me.

 

[Nidstang]

Admittedly, Musk Ox is the selling point for me.

I've seen Musk Ox twice, Nathaniel is such a great musician and a really nice dude as well.

 

[Palabra de Dios]

They have arranged their songs for the stage; that means the songs from the Mantle and otherwise that sound impossible to do live are impossible to do live. They just perform a live version of those songs. I love the band, so the two live performances I've seen from them were awesome in my opinion. When I saw them in Omaha, they did all of Faustian Echoes, which was heavy as all shit. So I think they know how to bring it. They keep playing shows, so I think they keep getting better as a live band.

 

[General Zod]

I really enjoyed them the last time I saw them live. And my wife, who never listens to music like Agalloch on record, thoroughly enjoyed their live show. Regardless, I think it's important to support both your favorite bands and your local music scene. If you don't, and either disappears, you have only yourself to blame.

 

[RagePSV]

Yes. Go.

 

[TENTH DREAMER DECEIVER]

Bought a ticket. Going mainly for Musk Ox though. Always regretted not seeing Woods of Ypres. Whenever they were in town, I was not.

 

[raising_iron]

I will be at their Chicago show tomorrow night. Long time fan - first time seeing them live. Cannot wait!

 

[zekeyou]

Saw them last night in Savannah and they were incredible.

 

[zekeyou]

Also-- Billy Anderson is touring with them/doing sound, so that component is covered well.

 

[TENTH DREAMER DECEIVER]

What are the t-shirts like? Interesting designs? I'll probably get the Musk Ox cd.

 

[zekeyou]

Maroon long sleeve with Serpent and Sphere cover with dates/design on back, black t shirt with Serpent from, lyrics and design on back.

 

[TENTH DREAMER DECEIVER]

Cool. Now, I just have to not forget it's happening this week

 

[Palabra de Dios]

Seeing them a week from today up in Nebraska. Cannot wait.