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DINOSAUR JR. IN CONCERT:

Dinosaur Jr. have a sound just as monstrously huge and playful as their name would suggest. Ticket buyers swoon for the monolithic volume, fuzzed-out riffs, tongue-in-cheek lyrics, and passionate angst these alt rock legends bring to the stage. Long-haired leader J. Mascis blasts out masterful licks and pummeling power chords in front of three amplifiers that tower menacingly over his head, bassist Lou Barlow pumps out killer jams as he thrashes around stage, and drummer Murph beats up his skins like he’s hammering against an anvil. These monsters of noisy alternative are sure to rock out on favorites like “Freak Scene”, “Little Fury Things”, and “Feel the Pain” whenever they bring their ferocious sound on tour.

BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:

The roots of Dinosaur Jr. lie in the Amherst, MA hardcore band Deep Wound, where guitarist/singer J. Mascis met bassist Lou Barlow. Following that band’s dissolution in 1984, the two reached out to fellow hardcore devotee Emmett Jefferson “Murph” Murphy III and formed a band. They dubbed themselves Dinosaur for their self-titled 1985 debut album, adding the Jr. diminutive later that year to distinguish themselves from a band of the same name. Their 1987 sophomore album You’re Living All Over Me became a major milestone in underground music, blending classic rock songcraft with outbursts of noisy feedback and punk angst. The band began to experience commercial success starting with the 1988 college radio hit “Freak Scene”, but Barlow departed to exercise more creative control in his lo-fi band Sebadoh. Original drummer Murph exited following 1991’s Green Mind, leaving Mascis the sole original member as Dinosaur Jr. continued to score hits into the ‘90s. In 2005 Mascis turned up at a Sebadoh concert to discuss a potential reunion, after which he and Barlow reached out to Murph. Since reuniting, the trio has released the powerful and critically acclaimed albums Beyond (2007), Farm (2009), and I Bet on Sky (2012). With their extensive catalog of old favorites and new gems, the group continues to be an earth-shaking force of nature at their concerts.

Reviews

Rating: 3.8 out of 5 based on 16 reviews
  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dino rules

    by Cee jay on 2022-09-13The Danforth Music Hall - Toronto

    Honestly one of the best sets I’ve ever seen. They never disappoint!!!!!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Absolutely baller

    by Frizzle Fry on 2022-09-13The Danforth Music Hall - Toronto

    They rocked the house so hard I'll never be the same. Those Marshalls resonated my soul so much my vibe will never be the same.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Fantastic show, very emotional and exciting.

    by Naven Johnson on 2019-10-28Commodore Ballroom - Vancouver

    Dinosaur Jr has a vast body of work and the setlist bridged it. Seeing the original line up together makes seeing the songs I've grown to love performed live an unforgettable experience.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Awesome Live

    by B. B. on 2019-10-27Commodore Ballroom - Vancouver

    They did themselves justice seeing them live!:)...Lou is particular for me being a bassist to watch his style and enjoy his energy. Had a great time and glad we went.

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    Instrumental set?

    by BillTheCat on 2016-10-04Commodore Ballroom - Vancouver

    Great band in great form. But what was up with the vocals? It sounded like we were hearing vocals from the monitors on stage and not from the front. All the sound guy said was "its the guitars man". Not sure what he meant by that; that it was intentional? It was distracting and made the show less enjoyable. But I still had fun.

  • Rating: 1 out of 5

    Save your $ on this one

    by PHIL765 on 2010-01-25THE CAPITAL MUSIC HALL - Ottawa

    I hated every thing about this show. Firstly the opening were TERRIBLE. Secondly, DJr came on stage past midnight and lastly the sound was awfull. I say Save your $ on this one.

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    by DiiiiiinoJr on 2010-01-24THE CAPITAL MUSIC HALL - Ottawa

    If it weren't for my love of Dinosaur Jr., I would have given this show a poor rating. This was my second time attending an event at the Capital City Music Hall and I will never go again. Doors opening at 9pm was a bit of let down, especially since Capital enforced a mandatory coat check which slowed the process of getting in the building by quite a bit. The security staff are the worst I've come across in my 10 + years of concert-going. Twice now they've managed to put on a show almost as memorable as the bands I've gone to see. These meatheads have no idea how to handle the crowds at shows and ironically they cause more trouble than than stop . To add to the mess, the opening band (not Lou Barlow--EE and MV or something) was brutal and everyone close to where I was standing agreed. At first is was funny how crappy they were, then it just became a test of patience. Thank God J gave them a hand on drums. I hope Fridays event doesn't sour Dinosaur Jr. from playing Ottawa again. The venue, along with the lacklustre music crowd in Ottawa (Lou Barlow even asked if we were depressed), made Friday one fo the worst shows I've ever scene. That said, Dino Jr. was fantastic as always and just as loud as ever.

  • Rating: 2 out of 5

    Dinosaur Jr.

    by LPmeister on 2010-01-23THE CAPITAL MUSIC HALL - Ottawa

    Dino Jr. was good but not great... Lou kept insulting Canada and trying to scold the fans who spoke during his attempt at being Cat Stevens before Dino played. The second act was the worst i ever experienced, psychedelic and the singer couldn't sing; at least the bassist could play. Dino started playing at midnight by then everyone was ready to leave after the two opening acts. Unfortunately, I could just not get into the right mind frame to enjoy a band that I appreciate and respect greatly. Dinosaur jr. should have played without opening acts. My review would have been a lot better if it was just Dinosaur Jr. and have Lou played his mellow songs during the show to satisfy his creative yearnings. Good attempt Lou, but not the right show... keep it solo.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Loud and Proud

    by rumblefish on 2010-01-23The Phoenix Concert Theatre - Toronto

    My sixth time in about 20 years seeing this band and this show was far better than the last performance at the Phoenix. It was great to hear Lou do Sebadoh to start the show. The encore could have been better....

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    J Soaring high at the Phoenix

    by obz6 on 2010-01-22The Phoenix Concert Theatre - Toronto

    Often opening acts are similar in genre to the headliner... so tonight's choices for opening bands leave me uttered baffled. The opener was Lou Barlow who played a bunch of acoustic guitar songs. Great voice, but just out of place opening for loud guitar rock. Yes I get that Lou is showcasing some solo stuff... but it just doesn't fit on a bill with Dinosaur Jr. IMHO... Things got even worse with the second band called With MV & EE. Gawd. Sorry guys... you were awful. Admittedly the mixing and sound quality itself was terrible for their set. I'm not sure who would take the blame for that. It felt like I was watching a bunch of guys jamming in their basement. The 'songs' dragged on and on and on and on and bored me to tears. So from that mess Dinosaur Jr. finally took the stage and finally brought the Rock. Again, the sound wasn't that sharp. The drums and bass were well under the guitar mix... I guess that is to be expected for Dino Jr. but still... Sadly Murph (Dino Jr.'s drummer) didn't get into Canada. I'm not sure who the replacement was, but he did an admirable job. I was looking forward to hearing Murph play live, I've always admired his drumming. A little disappointing. The show, however, was about J. and his guitar the barrage of sonic riffs. He was quite impressive. The show ended with a hardcore cameo by local band F*cked Up's lead singer. It was a strong ending to a solid show.