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DEERHOOF IN CONCERT:

The spirit of unbridled experimentation that launched seminal noise pop outfit Deerhoof to critical acclaim in the early '00s continues to find its fullest expression at their mind-blowing live shows. In concert the band leverages minimal gear to maximum effect, cranking out a thundering wall of angular guitar riffs, pounding basslines, and off-kilter drumbeats that seamlessly span genres, tempos, and time signatures. Singer and bassist Satomi Matsuzaki provides a welcome counterpoint to the heady sonic stew, juxtaposing the group's powerful musicianship with innocent, high-pitched vocals that recall children's songs and commercial jingles. The band's expressive playing style, enigmatic between-song banter, and surrealist onstage antics (they've been known to play entire songs while lying on the ground) push things even further into arty territory, and their wild card approach to performing makes each show a surprise. Deerhoof impressed critics yet again with 2016's aptly titled The Magic, and they make good on the album's title every time they conjure their singular sound in concert.

BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:

Deerhoof formed amid San Francisco's mid-'90s alt-rock scene and began touring almost immediately, performing improvised sets that combined noise, grunge, and punk. Their willfully haphazard early shows and DIY ethos helped shape their eclectic sound, and in 1997 they made their album debut with The Man, the King, the Girl. The record's conceptual bent, mythical lyrics, and lo-fi charm became sonic hallmarks that the band continued to mine on 1999's Holdypaws and 2001's Halfbird, and in 2002 they added electronic music to the mix for their fourth LP Reveille. That album marked a critical breakthrough, landing on best-of lists by Pitchfork and the New York Times, and the praise continued in 2003 with the release of the band’s universally acclaimed fifth album Apple O. By mid-decade Deerhoof was undisputed indie rock royalty, selling out venues across the country on tour with major acts like Wilco and The Yeah Yeah Yeahs. They've remained staggeringly prolific ever since, releasing an album nearly every year and becoming sought-after remixers for artists ranging from Maroon 5 and Sufjan Stevens to Delta 5 and Blonde Redhead.

Reviews

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 based on 11 reviews
  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    So Happy

    by Doug on 1/5/23The Regent Theater - Los Angeles

    $17. If they had played half of Scarcity is Manufactured and quit I'd have felt it was money well spent. We got a whole show! I get so much joy from this band that it feels woefully insufficient to pay so little. I paid for a friend, a daughter, a spouse, and bought a record (directly from Satomi! I was too tongue tied to gush) for less than a hundred dollars. I guess the beauty of being underappreciated is that people who love them like I do, can have an experience like this. This show will shine in my memory right next to George Clinton in Amsterdam and Fleet Foxes at Humphries on San Diego Bay, Ween at Red Rocks and Radiohead at Hollywood Bowl .... BUT $17! The world would be a better place if everyone listened to Deerhoof.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    !!!!!!!!

    by SatyaZ on 10/27/22191 Toole - Tucson

    Awesome band—awesome show. Always liked Deerhoof—saw them years ago in Seattle. They did not disappoint—incredible show-& on a Monday night no less! (Cover bands—ExBats & Bat People(?) totally rocked. What a great show all around!!!!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    exhilarating!

    by upryz on 6/27/16Brighton Music Hall - Boston

    Deer hoof is something everyone should experience. So dynamic, so fun, so playful and honest. Badass! Kill Alters (2nd opener) was not my cup of tea and the engineer had the subs turned up in an incredibly unbalanced way - not a great experience. But Deerhoof washed all that away!

  • Rating: 2 out of 5

    Definitely Something to Think About

    by LapisLee on 11/14/12The National - Richmond

    It's still difficult for me to understand why Sean Lennon chose Greg Saunier to be in his band Mystical Weapons, but the 30 to 40 people at The National seemed to enjoy the show and it was different. The Asian girl singer was very good, but not spectacular, especially for someone with no former musical experience or training. The guitarist had an interesting style of playing and flipped his hair dramatically through the the air. Greg was tenacious on drums and clearly the leader of the bunch. It's well worth $20.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Deerhoof was incredible.

    by Danlikesmusic on 9/21/12Music Hall of Williamsburg - Brooklyn

    It was awesome. Good sound and incredible performance.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Deerhoof!

    by geelah on 9/19/12Music Hall of Williamsburg - Brooklyn

    I threw my back out and couldnt go and it was too late to give anyone my ticket...BUT Deerhoof is an amazing live band and I could not be happier that they exist. God Bless Deerhoof.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Deerhoof and some awesome friends light it up!

    by Arrested on 10/9/11Music Hall of Williamsburg - Brooklyn

    Opening act #1 - White Suns, was a noisy two guitar and drum sound/pedals/playing-with-the-feedback barrage. Energetic and captivating, full of a compelling self-belief. Opener #2 - Mick Barr, was one of the nost relentlessly advanced and jawdroppingly fast guitarists I've ever witnessed, building walls of intricate but precise riffscapes, alone on stage with a Gibson SG. Somehow Deerhoof managed to follow that quite well, cranking out a great set of their tight, eclectic, melodic, fun tunes.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Deerhoof yay

    by AmazingFlipper on 9/22/11Music Hall of Williamsburg - Brooklyn

    Deerhoof was fabulous as usual. IMO one of the most creative bands out there. They played a nice mix of new and old material. I really enjoy hearing their updates - they played many older tunes in a new way. I do have a complaint - sound at the Music Hall was an issue. There were balance issues - the bass was too low, Ed's guitar was feeding back, and sound in general was too loud. This was distracting and did detract somewhat from my enjoyment of the show.

  • Rating: 2 out of 5

    by Anonymous on 2/14/11Altar Bar - Pittsburgh

    the opening band was so bad that we left before deerhoof went on.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Xiu Xiu/Deerhoof - amazing lineup

    by Anonymous on 10/11/10Mohawk Place - Buffalo

    Xiu Xiu played songs spanning their career, and was loud, concise, chaotic, and powerful. Deerhoof had the crowd jumping with joy, with impeccable drumming from Saunier. All in all, a fantastic show.