Jimmy Eat World

Emo stalwarts Jimmy Eat World have been truckin' since the early/mid-90s, careening through venues across the world and honing their live show into a precise, well-oiled machine. Make no mistake though, they're not corporatised puppets – Jimmy Eat World retain the raw streak that made them so appealing at the outset of their career. Don't worry, they'll still make you bawl like a toddler who's dropped their ice cream with their tender balladry and grazed-knee emotion. Big numbers such as “Pain”, “A Praise Chorus”, “Sweetness” and “The Middle” are still stellar anthems from the Arizona natives in live settings, and though they've been going over twenty years, the voltage runs hot through the veins of Jim Adkins, Rick Burch, Zach Lind and Tom Linton when they coo, strum, pick and thwack. The energy and emotion courses through them as if each track was being played for the first time. Damaged and Invented may not have charted as well as their early records, but there's not one inkling that Jimmy Eat World are waning in quality. Head back in time, relive those emo years, or discover them for the first time – either way, there's so much to love about these living legends.

Jimmy Eat World, or JEW, put on an amazing live show. This was my first time seeing them. This was during their "Futures" tour celebrating the 10th anniversary of the album "Futures" which is probably my favorite album by them. They played the entire album, front to back, pausing only to say Hi to the audience and introduce the next song. Sometimes just jumping into the next one. The crowd was packed in tight, but everyone was super friendly and into it. Afterward they played the two encores playing some deep cuts and fan favorites including the Stay On My Side Tonight EP in full (except for the remix of Drugs or Me - which did play after the set was over). Minibosses opened for them and they did a great job warming the crowd up with their mass up of videogame covers and pop hits. They have so much fun on stage that it is infectious and even the grittiest of patrons was bopping their head by the end.

I don't normally do reviews of shows or artists but this band is worth it. I've seen Jimmy 4 times in total and this was the best vibe I've had from seeing them. It's because it was their standalone gig and not at a festival (where I've normally seen them) so you really get to take in the dynamic that the band create on stage with their music as well as their presence. This is one of the best and most talented bands in the industry and they always have been. I will always remember whenever I see this band, and I've got some memories I won't forget.

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Jimmy Eat World was awesome as usual. They are maybe the purest sounding band of their era. Their vocals are amazing, and the instruments sound great as well. The only issues I had last night were with the venue. They are not set up for a crowd of that size. The speakers were only on the stage, so from where I was on the lawn the sound didn’t carry out real well. Also, if Levitt Pavilion is planning on having big shows like that again they might want to increase their bathroom facilities. In summary, the band was great, but the venue not so much.

The Palace (formerly Flames Central) is my favorite venue to catch a show. It's very intimate and personal. You are RIGHT THERE with the artist.
As expected Jimmy Eat World blew the lid off the joint. I never thought I'd say it, but there were so many crowd surfers at this show! Jimmy Eat world really got the crwod going crazy, played nearly every song you'd ever want to hear. They seemed to be having a great time.
I know I did. This is my 4th Jimmy show and I can't wait to go again given the shot. Thanks for a fantastic time!!

-Dylan

The vibe was bad. New songs are not working. The only few good minutes were when they've played old songs. Bad concert overall. The venue was good.ddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddd d wd w dw w dw dwd w dwdwd w d wdwdwdwdwdwdwd

The show was amazing. Jimmy Eat World is one of the most professional bands i've ever seen. From their stage set, to their look, to their performance... consummate professionals who take their musicianship seriously, but also have a loads of fun whilst performing. This was my first chance to get to see them in the 20 years i've been listening to them and they did not disappoint!

This was a great show it was definitely worth the money they played all there best songs even some new ones and the sound was great the only problem I have is that there was no water or pop there only liquor but besides that it was one of the best concerts I've been to

This is my first time seeing these guys live and they really put on a great show. Lots of energy for a group that's been around for awhile. Nice small venue that wasn't packed, also made this night enjoyable. Would see them again if they play within 2 hours of me.

It was just amazing! I loved the club, the atmosphere and everything. They are one of the few alive people i actually like and unlike other bands they aren't arrogant, so they pulled a very nice show, I would even say the best one I have seen so far!