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As they approach their twentieth anniversary, CAKE’s adherence to their original guiding principles has only grown stronger. Formed during the nineties as a somewhat antagonistic answer to grunge, CAKE’s democratic processes, defiant self-reliance, and lucid yet ever-inventive music has made them a nation-state unto themselves, with no obvious peers, belonging to no school.  In addition to writing, arranging, producing, and performing their own music, they have taught themselves to engineer their recording projects in their own solar-powered studio, which actually generates more power than is needed to run it, causing the building’s electrical meter to run in reverse. CAKE’s most recent album, Showroom of Compassion, was released on their own Upbeat Records label and debuted on the US Billboard Top 200 Album Chart at #1 during 2011 -- making the album as pure an extension of the DIY aesthetic as ever attempted by an established act.

Reviews

Rating: 4 out of 5 based on 32 reviews
  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Cake was awesome!!!!

    by Superbee2 on 2011-05-23Sound Academy - Toronto

    It was a great concert and I would definitely go see them again. The guys in the band were really great and seemed down to earth. They played two sets which was great and they came on for an on-core to play a couple popular songs. Other than some people being extremely rude and arriving late only to push there way up to the front and blocking the view, the concert was amazing. Everyone should experience seeing them in concert!!!!! ;)

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Cake - great live!

    by Ildiko on 2011-05-23Sound Academy - Toronto

    Sound Academy was the perfect location for Cake. They have a great sound and we were really impressed with them. The trumpet was outstanding.....Only wished they had played "I will Survive"!! All in all a fantastic night - and able to have a great look at the city from the location across the water!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Cake @ Sound Academy

    by JenelephantAcewell on 2011-05-23Sound Academy - Toronto

    I'm not a fan of this venue; awkwardly shaped, hard to get out of, weird acoustics -- however-- the band was completely worth the trek out. Class act that put on a show worth the money for my 'Rock and Roll Lifestyle'.

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    Cake - long talks, short songs

    by onceafan on 2011-05-23Sound Academy - Toronto

    I have to start this with saying that I love CAKE! The lead up to the actual show was fantastic, really enjoyed it! The first "act" was a little slow, but some great songs! I really enjoyed the mixing between old songs and new. The second "act" was great, dancing around, but WAY too much talking... I dunno, it was just a lot of nothing - I over heard people say they found it funny and so cool... but not so sure why

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    CAKEd on goodness

    by Trotz on 2011-05-23Sound Academy - Toronto

    CAKE was absolutely BRILLIANT live! They managed to develop a strong connection with the crowd, which made for a very interactive and enjoyable experience. Moreover, they opted to perform a double set, rather than having a group open for them, which really made the experience worthwhile and showed the band has respect for the audiences.

  • Rating: 1 out of 5

    by Anonymous on 2011-05-23Sound Academy - Toronto

    The worst show ever! All 4 of us that went are cake fans on cd but live they stink.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Cake's got it!

    by Musicfreak on 2011-05-23Sound Academy - Toronto

    Cake is one of these rare performers who have no problem sticking it to the Man. The lead singer has morals and will bring them to the music and was proud of the fact that they released the album on their own. That made the concert even sweeter. There was no "warm-up" band. Cake did the whole show and took a break in the middle. That is unusual and refreshing not to have to listen to someone who may not care about until you get the 'headliner'. Cake engaged the public repeatedly and created a feeling of cohesion that made the music sound even better. The public was heterogenous: young and old, yuppies and hippies... yet they all got along listening to Cake! All in all, an outstanding performance.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Good Band

    by Macareno on 2011-05-23Sound Academy - Toronto

    CAKE is a great band. The concert was really good, very friendly with the public, they gave away a tree and they sang a good amount of songs. The venue was perfect for the band, not too crowed but definitely was not empty at all.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    by MrMastadonFarm on 2011-04-25Terminal 5 - New York

    Great time, a good selection of songs from across the entire discography, interactive with the audience, lots of fun.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    A very intimate engagement

    by Bugqueen on 2011-02-15The Centre In Vancouver For Performing Arts - Vancouver

    Cake for 2.5 hours ...great! They played tons of their old stuff and some of the new! The sound was great....recommend the venue! There was no opening band just --CAKE!

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Yummy Cake.

    by MIKS on 2011-02-14The Centre In Vancouver For Performing Arts - Vancouver

    My second visit to the band brought a lot of fun and nostalgia. This was more about that show than the music if I was to compare it to my 2004 experience with thme but they still, delivered cool, renditions of a lot of their early work. Watch them before they totally sell out.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Evening with CAKE

    by vancouverscot on 2011-02-13The Centre In Vancouver For Performing Arts - Vancouver

    Great evening - a little sedate for my liking. Ushers kept everyone in line and in their seats, so made enjoying the music a little stifled.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Cake went the distance

    by candg on 2011-02-13The Centre In Vancouver For Performing Arts - Vancouver

    I was in row C . Huge fan . Was sooooo happy. Going to Toronto show. Don't think that the big block of tickets should be held back and released b4 show. True fans get burned. Did not affect me, bit I heard grumbling. Cake is amazing. Should be interesting to see the show in a sanding venue next time. Cheers fors

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Great show. Great venue. Not compatible!

    by trose on 2011-02-12The Centre In Vancouver For Performing Arts - Vancouver

    The show was amazing. The venue was outstanding. Cake at this venue - were not a good mix! I wanted to dance....Cake makes me want to dance. There was no dancing allowed! Why could cake want to keep me in my seat? I had to sneak into a different seat just so I could stand up and dance!

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Great music - so-so venue.

    by jlbea on 2011-02-12The Centre In Vancouver For Performing Arts - Vancouver

    I really enjoyed the band. The music was even better tnan I was expecting and the sound in the venue was good. However, I wasn't that jazzed about the venue over-all. We were in the balcony and it felt a bit disconnected from the performance. In general I find this type of venue less appealing for bands and with the very steep seating this wasn't my favorite. It was very hard to relax. One other thing, I thought there was a bit too much demand for audience participation. Some is okay, but I pay to hear the band sing, not the guy in the seat next to me.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great concert!

    by Liyale on 2011-02-12The Centre In Vancouver For Performing Arts - Vancouver

    wonderful sounds and very playful concert! I love the way the group interact with the people who went to the concert! excellent venue.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    by Anonymous on 2010-04-23Edmonton Event Centre - Edmonton

    Great show!! Would definitely go and see them again.

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    have your cake and eat it too

    by johnny465 on 2010-04-22Edmonton Event Centre - Edmonton

    the second time in edmonton and they have not played i will survive

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Great night

    by Mommy77 on 2010-04-21Edmonton Event Centre - Edmonton

    Cake was way too fun - great band and lots of energy. The venue sucked.

  • Rating: 2 out of 5

    If you play like a bar band, charge like a bar ban

    by queenmeen on 2010-04-21Edmonton Event Centre - Edmonton

    Hmmmm. What is there to say? To start with, if you are charging 40+ bucks for tickets, buy your guitar player an amplifier from this decade that works. As well, when you are a 'rock star' people are going to want to take your picture so keep your whining to a minimum. Too much talking, not enough rocking left the show liking the band less than I started. I've seen $5 bands down at Blues on Whyte with more soul, enthusiasm, positivity and better chops. A total letdown.