Allah-Las

Broadcast, Glasgow.

Summer might be over but September, 29th 2014 will definitely be remembered as one of the shiniest days of the year – and I’m not talking about another scary global warming alert! – for that night, anyone could just have chilled out to the Californian vibes that filled the Glaswegian air.

The Allah-Las story is a cool one: four friends, three of them working at Amoeba – one of the biggest independent record stores – raised to the sound of the sixties, and deciding to go back to old-fashioned guitar music. “Another one?” you might say. But unlike thousands of other poorly inspired bands, everything in the Los Angeles-based foursome sounds authentic.

So authentic that when they hit the small and friendly stage of Broadcast, the gig was sold out with 160 people. It feels like you’re actually attending a jam-sesh between friends. There is no faking here: the guys laugh, talk and get assaulted by a mic full of static electricity, and yet it works perfectly! You know you’re looking at music lovers above all; people who know their classics so well they just nail it at faithfully transposing that awesome sound of the sixties.

The journey began with “No Werewolf ”, a trippy Shadows-like instrumental track from their second LP; “Worship The Sun”. A great way to kick-start a gig, before playing pretty much all of the best songs from their two albums. “Busman’s Holiday” went second, and there was something really magical when crowd sang-along. Even the band themselves were quite surprised! It’s obvious that the band was having a good time, and I think you could definitely believe them when they said that they were pleased to be back in Glasgow.

With the guys being multi-instrumentalists, the gig was like a game of musical chairs as each and every member switched from the guitar, to drums, to vocals. The excellent track “Long Journey” was almost-surreal, especially when drummer Matthew Correia took lead vocals whilst playing maracas – and he actually has a great voice! The point is, the whole gig felt like a chilled summer evening between friends that don’t take themselves seriously. What more could you possibly want?

So the band played an 18-track set lasting an hour. Where “oldies” like “No Voodoo” or “Tell Me (What’s On Your Mind)” went happily alongside their new songs such as “Follow You Down” and “501-415”. Since the new album had just been released, highlights were obviously their self-titled first album (“Catalina”, “Catamaran”). Though, the whole set was thoroughly enjoyable and there was perfect continuity between each song.

One last beer with the band signing tickets and albums on the pavement, and it was about time to call it a night – from the type of night that makes you walk home with dreams of palmtrees and beaches, and plans of holidays. Should there have been surfers on the Clyde, the night would have felt complete.

Allah-Las were incredible; unfathomably incredible, so unfathomably incredible that I con only think of three things that would've made the concert better than it already was. There's no way I can describe them; it's good music; it's sunny slow paced psychedelic tunes that you'd hear in my precedent of a desert music festival that isn't Coachella. If you enjoy bands such as Mystic Braves, The Growlers, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Temples, Foxygen and Thee Oh Sees, then you'll love Allah-Las!
The only problems with the show was that it was at Amoeba Music in Hollywood; Amoeba isn't the problem, it's just that having to stand between aisles of CD's and vinyl's isn't very convenient; I just wish there was some open space, to pit, dance and maybe even crowd surf. On top of that, the band's set wasn't very long; I assume it's so the live music doesn't disturb other customers. Overall I had a great time! This may have been the greatest concert I've ever attended because something unusual happened; I was so into the music that I spaced out out. That's never happened before, maybe Allah-Las are just that good? As it turns out, the band members were all co-workers at one point; they met while working at Amoeba Music in Hollywood. If the Amoeba stage is considered their home, then it's very likely that they would play another live show at the store with future record releases. In conclusion, the Allah-Las are not a band to be missed! They've recently played many local shows such as Burgerama III, Echo Park Rising, Santa Monica Pier and FYF 2012; the Allah-Las will leave you in "awe-llah-la".

SIMPLY THE BEST
I have been following this band for 5 years now, and to have finally seen them live just takes my breathe away! August 22, 2018 in Asbury Park,New Jersey- Thank you Asbury Park! This band sounds as good live as they do on records. To me their signature song is “Calm Me Down” because that is the song that led me to them. This cover of The band The Human Expression from 1966, is as uniquely cool and gripping as the original. I bought multiple copies of both these groups because I hit the repeat button so often. When I first heard Allah-Las I thought they were a band from the middle 1960’s that I had missed, I was stunned to find out that they are young band of today! They really have that “sound” that I and many others like.
I also like the way Allah-Las writes songs and allows the vocal talent of each member Shine through, showing that they are not only instrumentally talented which is great in itself. I do not care what anyone may say, to me you dudes are the coolest thing going today!!! Your sound is forever.
Traveling to north Jersey to see Allas-Las was easy considering that I was willing to get tickets to Marfa,Texas, or anywhere in California to finally see them play. Thanks and please come to Cape May county in south Jersey.
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Last night's show was a tough one to review because every once in a while you get surrounded by people in a crowd that are so disruptive and rude that they actually damage the experience.

All 3 bands were completely rad for doing a benefit for Let's Buy A Mountain. Eerie Wanda and Mr. Eleven or and the Brain Hotel were solid choices as openers for the Allah-Las, the latter having so much crazy good energy on stage that they were fun to watch as well as hear!

The Allah-Las also had good energy, but unfortunately the sound levels in the Troub were so high that the lyrics were unintelligible. That's not a deal breaker because instrumentally these guys are so solid.

Some of their "fans" however were utter d-bags, including some girl who was shoving people, and got on the lip of the stage where she sat and kicked me while she screamed through the show shoving her phone in front of the crowd while she took selfies. I am baffled as to why the band and venue allowed it to go on through the entire second half of the set.

Still, the crowd was obviously into the tunes, the banter was minimal, and the dancing was real! I'd like to hear them again live in a place where the sound us a bit more crisp because they are definitely worth another show.

well the band was great i guess, but i didn't manage to pay much attention or even get to a mental state where could've enjoyed the concert, because weeeellll TheGuyWhoBrokeMyHeart was also there with his current gf, and i haven't seen him for months and it MADE ME FEEL SO BAD seeing him with the one he loves instead of me like i still love him CAN I PLEASE DIE????? i originally stood in the front row but then the crowd started dancing and suddenly he was almost completely next to me, and i got so scared i ran to the backrows, but i could still see him dancing with her and all i could fucking think of was that I SHOULD BE DANCING WITH HIM kjdfkjdkj!!! i can only hope he didn't see me lol,,,,,, and the rest of the concert was like me wanting to disappear from earth for good and being kicked around by people walking in and out of the hall and nobody was dancing or even moving there and i had to stand with 40yrolds aaahhhhhhh I REALLY HOPE Allah-Las r gonna come back to Hungary sometime when my life and mental state will be sLiGhTlY better and i'll get to a concert of theirs i can actually ENjoyyyyy skkskkskk thanks for reading end my life ples

What a show last night! Allah-Las brought a little bit of sun and warmth to this chilly Montreal night, with their californian psychedelic garage-rock sound.

They played songs from their 2 albums, which are both very good. The most notable thing about this show is that every member was involved and even though Miles Michaud is a great frontman, each of the band members (the drummer, guitarist and bassist) had a chance to take the mic and sing a song.

They also all had the chance to take a whiskey shot a fan brought them during the show, which shows that Allah-Las enjoy what they are doing and like to communicate with their fans! Talking of communication, Michaud made the effort to tell the mostly-Francophone crowd a couple of senences in French at the beginning of the show! It's always appreciated here in Montreal!

I strongly recommend you going to an Allah-Las show, you'll love how they'll transport you to another time an place!

AMAZING!!!! Felt like I was living my 60’s dream!! LOVED the lighting and the band played SPLENDIDLY!!! I was in the front row and got the setlist too!! AWESOME and FUN to see the Lahs live!!! The only surprising thing was that the MTL crowd was certified bonkers. I didn’t expect it, nor did the band since their music isn’t rowdy whatsoever. Not the craziest fans I’ve endured, but it it was stunning. Anyhow, I would definitely see them again and like I did last night, I would stand firm in the front row worshiping the sun. :)))

The Allah-Las never disappoint. At this point in their career, the band is firing on all cylinders and as a result are quite the live powerhouse. The Allah-Las played for nearly 90 minutes across a set list spanning all three albums. The crowd was extremely fired up for the Allah-Las and the band catalyzed that energy and rewarded their fans with a tight & dynamic performance. Miss this band at your peril!

Absolutely amazing night! Love allah las and getting to meet them! There music is amazing. After last night I’m an eccentric bigger fan. They were super nice and kind enough to take the time and take pictures and sign autographs. They made it an awesome and extremely memorable night! Can’t wait till there back in LA to go again. Love allah las!

First time seeing these guys live and they were pretty awesome ! The band had a cool vibe and sounded great. Sound guy could have been a little better . Feel like he neede to turn the guitar up for a solo on Fernus Gallery ! But Band rocked! Very cool venue as well.