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The Black Keys

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Review 1 for The Black Keys

4 / 5

The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas @

- Las Vegas @

- Mon 31 Dec 2012 @

Posted 14/01/2013

by Anonymous

The Black Keys put on a great show in a sentational venue

The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas @

- Las Vegas @

- Mon 31 Dec 2012 @

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Review 2 for The Black Keys

5 / 5

The Black Keys- what a show!!!

Arts Centre Melbourne, Sidney Myer Music Bowl @

- Melbourne @

- Thu 1 Nov 2012 @

Posted 08/11/2012

by Emre

Location:Melbourne

What a fantastic show!!!
Sidney Myer Music Bowl came alive with the amazing sounds of The Black Keys!!!
Their performance was flawless and included an excellent song line up. Stage presence was perfect as was sound quality. Was wishing this show would never end!!!

Arts Centre Melbourne, Sidney Myer Music Bowl @

- Melbourne @

- Thu 1 Nov 2012 @

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Review 3 for The Black Keys

5 / 5

The Black Keys was amazing!

Arts Centre Melbourne, Sidney Myer Music Bowl @

- Melbourne @

- Thu 1 Nov 2012 @

Favourite moment: About half way through, when Patrick and Dan played some of their old classics without the rest of the band. Amazing how good just 2 people can sound @

Opening act(s): Royal Headache @

Posted 06/11/2012

by maxxx

The Black Keys sounded amazing live, it was an awesome concert! Dan's voice and guitar prowess and Patrick's unique talent on the drums led to an unforgettable night, one in which me and all my friends had a whole lot of fun

Arts Centre Melbourne, Sidney Myer Music Bowl @

- Melbourne @

- Thu 1 Nov 2012 @

Favourite moment: About half way through, when Patrick and Dan played some of their old classics without the rest of the band. Amazing how good just 2 people can sound @

Opening act(s): Royal Headache @

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Review 4 for The Black Keys

2 / 5

The Black Keys couldn't warm the crowd!

Arts Centre Melbourne, Sidney Myer Music Bowl @

- Melbourne @

- Thu 1 Nov 2012 @

Favourite moment: When the sound started to sort itself out! @

Opening act(s): Can't remember, but not worth it! Sounded like a start up garage band. @

Posted 06/11/2012

by Canadiana

Location:Brisbane

I went in to the concert expecting it to be largely stuff from their last two albums. Alright, but I love some of their earlier stuff. And what happened to it? The few songs they played from earlier albums fell through the "Lonely Boy" and "Gold on the Ceiling" crowd like a sandbag in the ocean. The was no love from the crowd. In fact, the only time I ever felt the love was during the two aforementioned songs. But then, when these two songs were only played towards the end of the set, on a very chilly Melbourne night. Maybe the crowd just couldn't find it in themselves to get excited by anything other then their favorites. It must also be mentioned that the sound was off, something that, on the last night of their Aussie tour, is simply just not acceptable. Especially at the music bowl. Some people blamed the crowd; but then, isn't it the bands job to get their fans jumping? You don't pay 90 bucks for nothing. Oh and there were only two guys on stage? Well I've seen Snoop Dogg, Beth Ditto and Lenny Kravitz get a bigger crowd going on their own. Bottom line? The Keys didn't cut it! Get your act together boys! But hey, isn't it always good to see an international act? So I still danced my socks off, even if I was the only one.

Arts Centre Melbourne, Sidney Myer Music Bowl @

- Melbourne @

- Thu 1 Nov 2012 @

Favourite moment: When the sound started to sort itself out! @

Opening act(s): Can't remember, but not worth it! Sounded like a start up garage band. @

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Review 5 for The Black Keys

5 / 5

Unfreakin' believable!!!

Arts Centre Melbourne, Sidney Myer Music Bowl @

- Melbourne @

- Thu 1 Nov 2012 @

Favourite moment: When the whole crowd roared with excitement! @

Setlist: I couldnt fault it! I wish they'd gone for another 2 hours! @

Opening act(s): Unfortunately we didnt get there in time. :( @

Posted 04/11/2012

by Pudzter36

Location:Ballarat

I loved this show from the moment we got there!!! The sound was amazing, I'd heard that it could sometimes not be too clear but it was great. The crowd was brilliant. But mostly the show was awesome! My husband and I loved it!!!!!

Arts Centre Melbourne, Sidney Myer Music Bowl @

- Melbourne @

- Thu 1 Nov 2012 @

Favourite moment: When the whole crowd roared with excitement! @

Setlist: I couldnt fault it! I wish they'd gone for another 2 hours! @

Opening act(s): Unfortunately we didnt get there in time. :( @

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Review 6 for The Black Keys

4 / 5

Brilliant Black Keys

Arts Centre Melbourne, Sidney Myer Music Bowl @

- Melbourne @

- Thu 1 Nov 2012 @

Favourite moment: Girl is on my mind @

Posted 04/11/2012

by Jimmy73

Location:Melbourne

The Balck keys showed why they are suddenly a world wide hit. Despite the freezing cold and smattering of rain I thouroughly enjoyed the show. They are brilliant live. They played some clssic tracks from their past and pleased the new fans with the new songs.

Arts Centre Melbourne, Sidney Myer Music Bowl @

- Melbourne @

- Thu 1 Nov 2012 @

Favourite moment: Girl is on my mind @

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Review 7 for The Black Keys

5 / 5

Absolute Gold (..on the ceiling)!

Arts Centre Melbourne, Sidney Myer Music Bowl @

- Melbourne @

- Thu 1 Nov 2012 @

Favourite moment: The finale/encore - with the large disco ball and then finishing up with "The Black Keys" in lights! @

Opening act(s): royal something I think.....not the best if I am going to be honest! @

Posted 04/11/2012

by Azzabazz

Location:Hobart

These guys were fantastic - the lights and effects made for a very memorable night. The energy The Black Keys pushed into the audience was contagious, getting us to stand up from our chairs and dance and sing throughout the whole gig. We had seated tickets (which I definitely recommend) so we were seating very close to the stage. Definitely recommend going to see them if you ever get the chance!

Arts Centre Melbourne, Sidney Myer Music Bowl @

- Melbourne @

- Thu 1 Nov 2012 @

Favourite moment: The finale/encore - with the large disco ball and then finishing up with "The Black Keys" in lights! @

Opening act(s): royal something I think.....not the best if I am going to be honest! @

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Review 8 for The Black Keys

5 / 5

Arts Centre Melbourne, Sidney Myer Music Bowl @

- Melbourne @

- Thu 1 Nov 2012 @

Posted 03/11/2012

by Anonymous

Location:Elwood

AMAZING show incredible sound only disappointment was the warm up act was crap, very bad muffled sound and seemed like they should be in a school esteeford not playing with such a cool polished act as the Black Keys.

Guitar MAGIC at its best by the KEYS and drumming that rocks you to the core!

Arts Centre Melbourne, Sidney Myer Music Bowl @

- Melbourne @

- Thu 1 Nov 2012 @

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Review 9 for The Black Keys

5 / 5

Brilliant!

Arts Centre Melbourne, Sidney Myer Music Bowl @

- Melbourne @

- Wed 31 Oct 2012 @

Favourite moment: The finale with The Black Keys up in lights, it was so amazing, perfectly choreographed. @

Posted 03/11/2012

by JSuzuki

Location:Melbourne, VIC.

It was a great show by the Black Keys, they definitely need to be seen as a live act, they bring so much presence to the stage, more so than an album can achieve. The venue was great, but the seating was a bit confusing and the bouncers were a bit harsh, but eh, safety I guess. I'll definitely see them again in the future, but hopefully at a gig I can really party at!

Arts Centre Melbourne, Sidney Myer Music Bowl @

- Melbourne @

- Wed 31 Oct 2012 @

Favourite moment: The finale with The Black Keys up in lights, it was so amazing, perfectly choreographed. @

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Review 10 for The Black Keys

5 / 5

Black Keys are awesome.

Arts Centre Melbourne, Sidney Myer Music Bowl @

- Melbourne @

- Thu 1 Nov 2012 @

Favourite moment: His falsetto in Everlasting Love. @

Opening act(s): Royal headache. very unprofessional. wouldnt buy their music. @

Posted 02/11/2012

by Ambie

They are an amazing band. Better live than on cd.
Music bowl was very cold. Wouldnt recommend it for winter shows.

Arts Centre Melbourne, Sidney Myer Music Bowl @

- Melbourne @

- Thu 1 Nov 2012 @

Favourite moment: His falsetto in Everlasting Love. @

Opening act(s): Royal headache. very unprofessional. wouldnt buy their music. @

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Review 11 for The Black Keys

5 / 5

The Black Keys-When are they back?

Arts Centre Melbourne, Sidney Myer Music Bowl @

- Melbourne @

- Thu 1 Nov 2012 @

Favourite moment: singing along with their hits. @

Opening act(s): They need to interact with the audience more. Don't even know who they were. @

Posted 02/11/2012

by Anonymous

Location:North Ringwood

Fantastic show, would recommend seeing them to anyone thinking about it. I just want to know when they will be back!!!

Arts Centre Melbourne, Sidney Myer Music Bowl @

- Melbourne @

- Thu 1 Nov 2012 @

Favourite moment: singing along with their hits. @

Opening act(s): They need to interact with the audience more. Don't even know who they were. @

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Review 12 for The Black Keys

5 / 5

The Black Keys were gold!

Arts Centre Melbourne, Sidney Myer Music Bowl @

- Melbourne @

- Thu 1 Nov 2012 @

Favourite moment: Little black submarines! Simply amazing! @

Opening act(s): Royal headache @

Posted 02/11/2012

by 8cinta8

Location:Not far from melbourne

I went to see The BLack Keys on the 1st of november at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl! They were beyond expectations! Fantastic! They played current hits as well as past hits and the atmosphere was layed back and yet so energetic and excited! It converted my friend who didnt know who they were and now she's gone to buy all there cds. Best concert ever!

Arts Centre Melbourne, Sidney Myer Music Bowl @

- Melbourne @

- Thu 1 Nov 2012 @

Favourite moment: Little black submarines! Simply amazing! @

Opening act(s): Royal headache @

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Review 13 for The Black Keys

4 / 5

The Black Keys were rockin'

Arts Centre Melbourne, Sidney Myer Music Bowl @

- Melbourne @

- Thu 1 Nov 2012 @

Favourite moment: Definitely the 10 year old boy head banging. @

Opening act(s): Royal Headache - their name is very apt. @

Posted 02/11/2012

by pianofire

Location:Melbourne

I'd bought the tickets so long before, I had almost forgot I was going and thus lost excitement. I went along anyway with a few friends who were really looking forward to it, so they brought my mood up. We got a pretty good seat at the fence of the open lawn so we were nice and close to the stage. The support band were pretty terrible, I felt like they could have found a better band in a small town high school, but it was all worth it when the Black Keys started playing. Everyone was having a great old boogie and I did see a ten year old boy actually head banging. All up a fantastic night, their performance was tight and they seemed to be having a great time, which of course is reflected on the audience. My only suggestion is this: I understand that this was the tour for their latest album, though I think they could have played more of their older, rawer stuff.

Arts Centre Melbourne, Sidney Myer Music Bowl @

- Melbourne @

- Thu 1 Nov 2012 @

Favourite moment: Definitely the 10 year old boy head banging. @

Opening act(s): Royal Headache - their name is very apt. @

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Review 14 for The Black Keys

5 / 5

The black keys baby

Arts Centre Melbourne, Sidney Myer Music Bowl @

- Melbourne @

- Thu 1 Nov 2012 @

Favourite moment: Lonely boy was rockin the music bowl @

Posted 02/11/2012

by Lynlou

Brilliant performance sound & vocals were amazing!
Loved every minute of the show!

Arts Centre Melbourne, Sidney Myer Music Bowl @

- Melbourne @

- Thu 1 Nov 2012 @

Favourite moment: Lonely boy was rockin the music bowl @

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Review 15 for The Black Keys

5 / 5

The Black Keys - a must see

Arts Centre Melbourne, Sidney Myer Music Bowl @

- Melbourne @

- Thu 1 Nov 2012 @

Favourite moment: When that disco ball dropped during the encore, with Pat's opening drum beat to Everlasting Light. Perfect @

Setlist: Howlin' for You
Next Girl
Run Right Back
Same Old Thing
Dead and Gone
Gold on the Ceiling
Thickfreakness
Girl Is on My Mind
Your Touch
Little Black Submarines
Money Maker
Strange Times
Sinister Kid
Nova Baby
Ten Cent Pistol
She's Long Gone
Tighten Up
Lonely Boy

Encore:
Everlasting Light
I Got Mine @

Opening act(s): Royal Headache @

Posted 02/11/2012

by Giulia

Let me start off by saying, that was the most fun I've had in a long time. The atmosphere of the crowd cheering between each song of the pre-music, eager to get things into motion, the vibe from fans, some lounging on the lawn, others lining up to buy stacks of merch, to a cowboy in a gold sequined suit, who almost stole the show -

Opened by Royal Headache, who although began as fairly intriguing, featuring fast paced guitar, drumming, vocals, everything, fell flat halfway between their set. Though it could be due to not being a fan of their music, it felt as though each song sounded rather similar to the one that preceded, getting old quite quickly. Regardless, the crowd were warmed up and ready to go

When the moment finally arrived, The Black Keys were nothing short of amazing. The raw guitar, the deep drum fills, and the incredible vocal range of Dan Auerbach screamed pure soul. Accompanied by an intense crowd, the set kept getting better and better. With absolute passion within each note played, the pair fed off each others energy and produced a stellar performance, as though it was as fun and exciting as their first time.

Being a seated gig, the crowd had to make due with restraining from jumping off the walls. However, by a change of heart, security had allowed very few to form a tiny mosh beneath the stage, along the barrier...and to my luck, I scored centre spot, right in front of Pat's drumkit. As the night grew, the band just got better. Beginning with upbeat tunes from their last two albums, suddenly slotting in Thickfreakness close to midset, the gig took a nice turn, one definitely for their older, more hardcore fans. With the energy thought to be hitting its peak, nothing slowed down. Song after song, and into Money Maker and Strange Times, the whole crowd were on their feet and dancing. Finishing the set with hits Tighten Up and Lonely Boy, crowd enthused and singing every word back, the set ended on an absolute high.

Well that's what we thought anyway...Here's where the night got intimate, and downright sexy. After drawn out cheers, the band returned to the stage to an electric audience. Let me set the scene. The lights were dimmed to darkness as they geared up. A disco ball fell and an array of blue and green lights which shot from all angles, danced around the entire crowd and set the mood perfectly for Everlasting Light. A sight, a sound, a scene I will never forget. Dan's vocals were the highlight, hitting notes higher than most.

Ending on a high with I Got Mine, the vibe returned to downright bluesy goodness. As the backdrop revealed an illumination of lights spelling out their band name, even by the 20th song, the pair remained just as enthused, soul-filled, and passionate as the 1st song of the night. What more can I say, The Black Keys were everything and more than I expected. A gig I would highly recommend to be attended, and a night that will leave you inspired.

Arts Centre Melbourne, Sidney Myer Music Bowl @

- Melbourne @

- Thu 1 Nov 2012 @

Favourite moment: When that disco ball dropped during the encore, with Pat's opening drum beat to Everlasting Light. Perfect @

Opening act(s): Royal Headache @

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Review 16 for The Black Keys

5 / 5

"Baby I'm howling for" more of the Black Keys

Arts Centre Melbourne, Sidney Myer Music Bowl @

- Melbourne @

- Thu 1 Nov 2012 @

Favourite moment: The Pause between in the middle of Little Black Submarines, crazy tension, crazy when they started again! Plus Dan changed guitars in the middle! @

Setlist: Can only remember the first few but they started with 'Howling for You", "Gold on the Ceiling" and I think then "Run Right Back". @

Posted 02/11/2012

by poppyflower

Location:Ballarat, Victoria

Their set seemed to start a bit late, but honestly that didn't matter they were that good.
Their music was just as good live as recorded and it was awesome when they lost the back-up crew and started playing music just the two of them! Is was a great set up on stage with light/digital effects adding to the atmosphere.
What I loved most was how into it the musicians were! Pat was going crazy on his rainbow drum-kit, and Dan swapped between about 5 different guitars!

Arts Centre Melbourne, Sidney Myer Music Bowl @

- Melbourne @

- Thu 1 Nov 2012 @

Favourite moment: The Pause between in the middle of Little Black Submarines, crazy tension, crazy when they started again! Plus Dan changed guitars in the middle! @

Setlist: Can only remember the first few but they started with 'Howling for You", "Gold on the Ceiling" and I think then "Run Right Back". @

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Review 17 for The Black Keys

4 / 5

Th Black Keys were fantastic

Arts Centre Melbourne, Sidney Myer Music Bowl @

- Melbourne @

- Thu 1 Nov 2012 @

Favourite moment: Opening song, 'Howling for You' and ''Lonely Boy' @

Opening act(s): Royal Headache @

Posted 02/11/2012

by fendersainter

Location:Melbourne

A cold, windy and rainy night in Melbourne. What more could you ask for; oh yes, outside at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl. After an ordinary performance from the opening act, the Black Keys were on and were fantastic. A tight set that could have included a few more songs from previous albums.

Arts Centre Melbourne, Sidney Myer Music Bowl @

- Melbourne @

- Thu 1 Nov 2012 @

Favourite moment: Opening song, 'Howling for You' and ''Lonely Boy' @

Opening act(s): Royal Headache @

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Review 18 for The Black Keys

5 / 5

Arts Centre Melbourne, Sidney Myer Music Bowl @

- Melbourne @

- Thu 1 Nov 2012 @

Opening act(s): Don't remember the name, but they were terrible @

Posted 02/11/2012

by Creep

Location:Melbourne

Amazing! Great performers, great set. Really enjoyed it

Arts Centre Melbourne, Sidney Myer Music Bowl @

- Melbourne @

- Thu 1 Nov 2012 @

Opening act(s): Don't remember the name, but they were terrible @

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Review 19 for The Black Keys

4 / 5

Arts Centre Melbourne, Sidney Myer Music Bowl @

- Melbourne @

- Thu 1 Nov 2012 @

Opening act(s): Really boring, no stage presence. @

Posted 02/11/2012

by Spoopmister

Most amazing concert I've been to! Just agreat band and perfect venue, only downfall was Melbournes weather! Still an unforgettable night!

Arts Centre Melbourne, Sidney Myer Music Bowl @

- Melbourne @

- Thu 1 Nov 2012 @

Opening act(s): Really boring, no stage presence. @

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Review 20 for The Black Keys

5 / 5

The Black Keys were awesome!!!

Arts Centre Melbourne, Sidney Myer Music Bowl @

- Melbourne @

- Thu 1 Nov 2012 @

Setlist: Everlasting Love, Gold on the Ceiling, Lonely Boy, Dead and Gone, Moneymaker, and more @

Opening act(s): Royal Headache were exactly that, lead vocal flat in many places. @

Posted 02/11/2012

by TerrigalDish

Location:Terrigal NSW

They had the audience moving; the sound that came out of the guitars was incredible.

Arts Centre Melbourne, Sidney Myer Music Bowl @

- Melbourne @

- Thu 1 Nov 2012 @

Setlist: Everlasting Love, Gold on the Ceiling, Lonely Boy, Dead and Gone, Moneymaker, and more @

Opening act(s): Royal Headache were exactly that, lead vocal flat in many places. @

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