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The Black Keys

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Review 1 for The Black Keys

4 / 5

Monkeys and Keys Combine for electric show.

Air Canada Centre @

- Toronto @

Posted 03/22/2012

by paddywhack

Location:toronto

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The stage was set in December when it was announced that the Arctic Monkeys would be supporting the Black Keys on their Arena tour of the US and Canada. On March 14th, 2012 the two bands touched down in Toronto to play in front of a sold out Air Canada Centre. The anticipation was intense as the crowd slowly made it's way into the venue. The Arctic Monkeys took the stage at 800pm, setting the energy level at the get go with their opening track from the 2007 release Favourite Worse Nightmare, Brianstorm. Lead man Alex Turner has grown in confidence over the years, and it was on display for all to see as the monkeys stormed through a good mix of new and old, spanning all 4 of their releases. Ending the set with their amazing new single "R U Mine?". It was a fitting intro and an excellent opening band to compliment the Black Keys to come.
Much like the Monkeys, the Keys came out storming through the gates with their monster track "Howlin' for You". Again, setting the tone for what was going to be an amazing performance from the lads. The crowd was lapping it up and the inside of the ACC felt more like a festival, with the floor just heaving as the young crowd showed they were mad fer it and up fer it. The Keys ended their set with Lonely Boy and exited Stage Right as the crowd chanted for more. Cue the biggest effect of the night as the boys came back on stage and launched into Everlasting light, two giant disco balls were lowered from the ceiling and blasted the crowd with a colourful mix of light and sound. By the time the Black Keys had strummed and drummed their last notes the crowd could not complain. They had easily seen one of the best shows to grace the Air Canada Centres stage in quiet some time.

Air Canada Centre @

- Toronto @

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Review 2 for The Black Keys

2 / 5

Opening Act OK... Downhill thereafter

The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas @

- Las Vegas @

- Mon, Dec 31, 2012 @

Favourite moment: Leaving early... @

Setlist: "nothing new" @

Opening act(s): Big Stage Ego!!!! @

Posted 01/04/2013

by Timothypei

Location:Hard Rock Las Vegas

Typical Ticketmaster sold us seats in "section G" only to arrive and find out it was standing room only which was really annoying as we ended up being crushed up against a few people that spent most of the opening act at the bar... the warm up act had lots of energy to match their ego and put on a pretty good show... we waited 40 minutes for the clowns to get the stage ready for the Keys which could have been done in 10 minutes but it must have been a sound test training program... the Keys finally showed up but lacked the spirit they give on their albums and videos so we left early... Staff at the Hard Rock were rude and arrogant and good luck to them surviving in a competitive economy...

The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas @

- Las Vegas @

- Mon, Dec 31, 2012 @

Favourite moment: Leaving early... @

Setlist: "nothing new" @

Opening act(s): Big Stage Ego!!!! @

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Review 3 for The Black Keys

5 / 5

ROCKING AND AMAZING.

Rexall Place @

- Edmonton @

- 12/05/2012 @

Favourite moment: Everlasting Light, Little Black Submarines @

Opening act(s): Arctic Monkeys @

Posted 09/13/2012

by taintedlove

Location:Edmonton

Black Keys were so rocking. It was my first time seeing them and they blew me away. Everlasting light was one of my favorite moments when they bought out the GIANT disco ball. My other favorite moment was when their name The Black Keys turned up bright on the stage, that was ahhhhmazing. They came out singing Howlin’ for you and everyone just stood up and yelling and screaming and dancing. EVERYONE WAS ON FIRE THE MINUTE THEY CAME ON STAGE. Great energy and fantastic performance. I honestly cannot wait for them to come back to Edmonton!! The arctic monkeys were so great too. I loved all of their songs. They put on a great show. I have to admit that this was simply one of the best shows in Edmonton that I saw. Love you guys <3

Rexall Place @

- Edmonton @

- 12/05/2012 @

Favourite moment: Everlasting Light, Little Black Submarines @

Opening act(s): Arctic Monkeys @

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Review 4 for The Black Keys

5 / 5

Black Keys Rocked!

Molson Canadian Amphitheatre @

- Toronto @

- Sat, Aug 4, 2012 @

Posted 08/20/2012

by Hipdude

First time seeing them and they put on a great show. Felt bad for the people out in the rain. Hopefully, they didn't get too wet.

I would definitely go see them again.

Molson Canadian Amphitheatre @

- Toronto @

- Sat, Aug 4, 2012 @

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Review 5 for The Black Keys

5 / 5

Black Keys amazing

Molson Canadian Amphitheatre @

- Toronto @

- Sat, Aug 4, 2012 @

Posted 08/06/2012

by moonglow125

Amazing, The Black Keys really rocked it, Great show.

Molson Canadian Amphitheatre @

- Toronto @

- Sat, Aug 4, 2012 @

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Review 6 for The Black Keys

5 / 5

The Black Keys delivered

Molson Canadian Amphitheatre @

- Toronto @

- Sat, Aug 4, 2012 @

Opening act(s): The Shins were a great complement to the Black Keys. Good show. @

Posted 08/06/2012

by Jewels7

Top 50 Contributor

This was my first time seeing the band and was impressed by their energy and live performance. Great set and mix of old and new material.

Molson Canadian Amphitheatre @

- Toronto @

- Sat, Aug 4, 2012 @

Opening act(s): The Shins were a great complement to the Black Keys. Good show. @

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Review 7 for The Black Keys

5 / 5

Black sky and Black Keys-amazing combo

Molson Canadian Amphitheatre @

- Toronto @

- Sat, Aug 4, 2012 @

Favourite moment: Not being aware of the thunder over Carney's kick-drum foot! They make a disco ball that big? -Everlasting Light @

Opening act(s): Howlin' for You @

Posted 08/06/2012

by lisNsteev

Been a new fan of these guys for about two years. They are fantastic live.
The energy of the band and the crowd was on fire only to be enhanced and not dampened by the ominous weather and downpours. Great night! Will def be seeing them again.

Molson Canadian Amphitheatre @

- Toronto @

- Sat, Aug 4, 2012 @

Favourite moment: Not being aware of the thunder over Carney's kick-drum foot! They make a disco ball that big? -Everlasting Light @

Opening act(s): Howlin' for You @

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Review 8 for The Black Keys

3 / 5

awesome music - horrible crowd interaction

rexall @

- edmonton, AB @

Posted 07/10/2012

by bexxx

they basically just stood on stage, didnt say a word, and played their set.
Way overpriced, for what you get.

rexall @

- edmonton, AB @

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Review 9 for The Black Keys

3 / 5

Acts were great, Venue was absolutely dreadful

Rogers Arena @

- Vancouver @

- Wed, May 9, 2012 @

Favourite moment: Arctic Monkeys playing R U Mine! @

Opening act(s): Arctic Monkeys @

Posted 06/27/2012

by Barmash

Location:Vancouver

I have seen both of these bands before in smaller venues, and they still rocked. Arctic Monkeys killed it, Black Keys were pretty good too. The venue sucked big time, and the seats were horrible, but you can read about that below. Otherwise the bands put on a great show.

Rogers Arena @

- Vancouver @

- Wed, May 9, 2012 @

Favourite moment: Arctic Monkeys playing R U Mine! @

Opening act(s): Arctic Monkeys @

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Review 10 for The Black Keys

5 / 5

Great

Rogers Arena @

- Vancouver @

- Wed, May 9, 2012 @

Favourite moment: everything @

Opening act(s): awful. @

Posted 06/19/2012

by Tross

Location:vancouver

it was the best show i have been to. cant wait for more from them

Rogers Arena @

- Vancouver @

- Wed, May 9, 2012 @

Favourite moment: everything @

Opening act(s): awful. @

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Review 11 for The Black Keys

4 / 5

Love love love this band!!

Rexall Place @

- Edmonton @

- Sat, May 12, 2012 @

Favourite moment: When they brought out the giant disco ball for "Everlasting Light". It's one of my favorite songs. @

Opening act(s): Arctic Monkeys @

Posted 06/19/2012

by Jenellybean

This was an amazing show Though I would have to honestly say I enjoyed thier first show at Rexall more. I found this time around the vocals were really hard to make out, they really needed to be turned up. Other than thatthe band rocked it as usual! :)

Rexall Place @

- Edmonton @

- Sat, May 12, 2012 @

Favourite moment: When they brought out the giant disco ball for "Everlasting Light". It's one of my favorite songs. @

Opening act(s): Arctic Monkeys @

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Review 12 for The Black Keys

4 / 5

Rogers Arena @

- Vancouver @

- Wed, May 9, 2012 @

Posted 06/14/2012

by Anonymous

Band was great, the sound quality in the arena was not. Lots of echo, poor acoustics, however the band absolutely rocked!

Rogers Arena @

- Vancouver @

- Wed, May 9, 2012 @

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Review 13 for The Black Keys

5 / 5

The Black Keys where grea

MTS Centre @

- Winnipeg @

- Mon, May 14, 2012 @

Opening act(s): Arctic Monkeys @

Posted 06/14/2012

by Reese80

Location:Winnipeg, MB

Top 1000 Contributor

What a great show, awesome live, they def bought it. Arctic Monkeys where really good to. Two great bands in one show. If you are a fan go see them.

MTS Centre @

- Winnipeg @

- Mon, May 14, 2012 @

Opening act(s): Arctic Monkeys @

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Review 14 for The Black Keys

4 / 5

MTS Centre @

- Winnipeg @

- Mon, May 14, 2012 @

Posted 06/13/2012

by milfy

Location:Winnipeg

They rocked out! I'm somewhat familiar with their music but not a diehard fan. Their musical talent was obvious and although the show was pretty stripped down it was still very entertaining. Our seats were great, just off the floor and we were glad to be out of crowd-surfing range but close enough to watch some of the lucky and unlucky surfers!

MTS Centre @

- Winnipeg @

- Mon, May 14, 2012 @

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Review 15 for The Black Keys

4 / 5

MTS Centre @

- Winnipeg @

- Mon, May 14, 2012 @

Posted 06/13/2012

by Anonymous

Great groove and musical skill. There was a magical vibe in the air, and despite the fact that its really just two guys in a band playing before you, it felt like so much more. Great experience. Lights were good but could have been better. Would have been 5 stars if in a smaller more intimate venue

MTS Centre @

- Winnipeg @

- Mon, May 14, 2012 @

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Review 16 for The Black Keys

5 / 5

The Black Keys delivered!

Rexall Place @

- Edmonton @

- 12/05/2012 @

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
I'll Be Your Man
Your Touch
Little Black Submarines
Money Maker
Strange Times
Ten Cent Pistol
Tighten Up
Lonely Boy
Encore:
Everlasting Light
I Got Mine @

Opening act(s): Arctic Monkeys @

Posted 06/12/2012

by chillingal

Location:Edmonton, AB

The concert was awesome! They did a great job! My only complaint was they barely talked to the audience - could be nerves, or maybe it's just not their style, but I really missed the interaction.

Rexall Place @

- Edmonton @

- 12/05/2012 @

Opening act(s): Arctic Monkeys @

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Review 17 for The Black Keys

5 / 5

Keys Rock Rogers

Rogers Arena @

- Vancouver @

- Wed, May 9, 2012 @

Favourite moment: We loved the set that Dan and Pat played by themselves. @

Opening act(s): The Arctic Monkeys are a talented group but the volume and strobes take away from their sound. @

Posted 06/12/2012

by bluegyraffe

Location:Pender Island, BC - show in Vancouver

My first encounter with the Black Keys occurred in Missoula at Ear Candy on a June day in 2004. I entered the store looking for that funky, back-to-the-roots-rock band I'd heard on the Trail earlier in the day. "No problem" was the clerk's response - "that's the Black Keys, they're from Akron, Ohio." He suggested I might like "Rubber Factory", their latest release, and that I really should also check out "The Big Come Up."

Later that summer I put together a compilation CD for my tanker son in Iraq. It was heavily laced with Keys offerings like "When The Lights Go Out", "Girl Is On My Mind" and "Do The Rump". He later told me he put it on the player in the tank and never took it off even during combat in the 140-degree days in Sadr City.

Fast forward to Spring 2012. My wife and I are living on a small B.C. island between Victoria and Vancouver and the Keys are coming to Rogers arena on May 9th. Can we get tickets?? Yes, and on that evening we join thousands of other fans to witness the Dan and Pat show. We purposely walked fourteen blocks to the concert expecting the need for a big wind-down after. We needed it!

After two hours of some of the best rock we'd ever heard, the excitement and energy were bursting out of us show-goers as we spilled onto the street. Every release from Rubber Factory to El Camino contributed to the playlist. Almost every song from El Camino was played. Pat sat out front and pounded out rhythms like a man possessed. Dan surged around the stage tearing off riffs that pulled roars from the crowd. The keyboards and bass brought the newer stuff to life. The crowd remained on its feet throughout the performance and we couldn't stop dancing.

This band has brought me great joy during these past eight years but the May 19th show topped it all. Thanks Dan and Pat for hanging in all those years and staying true to the music!

Rogers Arena @

- Vancouver @

- Wed, May 9, 2012 @

Favourite moment: We loved the set that Dan and Pat played by themselves. @

Opening act(s): The Arctic Monkeys are a talented group but the volume and strobes take away from their sound. @

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Review 18 for The Black Keys

5 / 5

Rogers Arena @

- Vancouver @

- Wed, May 9, 2012 @

Posted 06/12/2012

by AnjAsha

The Black Keys rocked, seeing them from the floor was spectacular! Even though we were in Rogers Arena, it felt so intimate. Such a great show!

Rogers Arena @

- Vancouver @

- Wed, May 9, 2012 @

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Review 19 for The Black Keys

5 / 5

Awesome!!!

MTS Centre @

- Winnipeg @

- Mon, May 14, 2012 @

Favourite moment: I Loved the song "Right Back to her" I thought it was better LIVE. Most bands are not any better on stage except for The Black Keys. @

Opening act(s): Artic Monkeys Rocked and I thought were the perfect opener!! @

Posted 06/12/2012

by Bossniss101

I loved the whole show. Start to Finish. It made me admire them even more so.

MTS Centre @

- Winnipeg @

- Mon, May 14, 2012 @

Favourite moment: I Loved the song "Right Back to her" I thought it was better LIVE. Most bands are not any better on stage except for The Black Keys. @

Opening act(s): Artic Monkeys Rocked and I thought were the perfect opener!! @

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Review 20 for The Black Keys

1 / 5

The black keys were terrible

Rogers Arena @

- Vancouver @

- Wed, May 9, 2012 @

Favourite moment: none @

Opening act(s): horrible @

Posted 06/12/2012

by pirateradio90

The fans were very rowdy and many of them were disrespectful.
They were shoving people and beating some who stood up to them.
Overall the concert wasn't worth that trouble.
Terrible concert.

Rogers Arena @

- Vancouver @

- Wed, May 9, 2012 @

Favourite moment: none @

Opening act(s): horrible @

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