Great show, great venue, danced the whole show.
by Alli on 2023-08-28The Jub is always a great place to see live bands. They were high energy and lots of fun. Sound was good, bass is still thumping in my chest!
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Milky Chance in Concert
Many dreams of the German musician folk usually fall flat at the starting line, if you were to look at how most fair against their other countrymen in history. You have that metal wall of Rammstein that sticks in front of most onlookers living outside of their borders, oh and there's Kraftwerk. Who would have imagined a mainstream global success story for two young, German men from a fairly small industrial town named Kassel having a hefty number of Australians 14,000 kilometers away booking tickets to see them perform live every time they come to town. It's a story of two unlikely lads, but it's also one of two incredibly talented lads that created something different that separates them from any other popular artists you know.
Milky Chance are Philipp Dausch and Clemens Rehbein. They met at school, growing-up listening to Bob Marley, Hendrix & Red Hot Chili Peppers to name but a few. Getting together to make music in the early days was less about plotting global success, it was instead more about having fun. One of their first songs, however, quickly changed things - It was Stolen Dance. More specifically it was a unique sounding folktronica song that spanned across most commercial & alternative radio playlists across the globe. That moment they uploaded it to Youtube was about six years ago, but the fact it's one of the most Shazamed songs of all time tells you all you need to know.
Like a Darwinian success story, Milky Chance quickly adapted to their new found surroundings & pulled together an album & was touring the world within months. That debut album, Sadnecessary, that boasts other successful singles Down By The River & Flashed Junk Mind, went on to become a multi-platinum record in various countries that saw this German duo play on US late night shows like Fallon, Kimmel & O'Brien and garner every major worldwide press outlet that had an interest in music.
Fast-forward a few years to 2017 & the band launched their second album Blossom. This album faced the oh-so-common question of whether to keep to what brought success or develop into something that changed with the winds of the current chart trends. The band chose to hold strong to what made them so popular, but adding far more layers in quality learned on the road. Lead singles Cocoon & Doing Good embodied their approach and it was a hugely successful album, amassing hundreds of millions of plays across streaming platforms, and more Gold & Platinum records came tumbling in worldwide, and they went on to play to 241 shows across 41 countries.
After the success of Sadnecessary and Blossom, their third album Mind the Moon is nothing less than the distillation of their songwriting spirit. While they started off with a smooth, minimalist sound, their second album added distinguished layers that any muso could appreciate. Mind the Moon succeeds in embodying this paradox and sees Dausch and Rehbein achieve the transition from a fairytale pop phenomenon to the truly gifted songwriters that they've always been. The new tracks are an easy listen with catchy melodies and a laid-back vibe – but there is depth that hooks the listener beyond the first impression. How much depth can a light-hearted pop song actually have? "Mind the Moon" gives you the answer. Like its forerunner "Blossom," the album was produced with Tobias Kuhn.
Where do Milky Chance fit in the future, you may ask, as they embark on their third album. The answer is fairly simple; This album will see them continue to be a singular proposition in a world fall of "The Next (insert name here)." If that all sounds a bit grandiose, just listen to new song The Game for evidence. The track epitomizes this sound, with a unique and self-evident blend of reggae, chillout and rock. The sounds come together so naturally, as if it's never been any other way. A look at the featured artists on the album alone gives you an idea of the breadth of genres it encompasses. The track "Fallen" was written in London with the British artist Elderbrook, and pop-gospel fusion track "Eden's House" features the South African choir Ladysmith Black Mambazo – a group Dausch and Rehbein have admired since their school years.
Their collaboration with Tash Sultana was no less of a dream come true. The Australian-Maltese singer-songwriter is currently causing a major stir in the world of music, and her vocals on the first single Daydreaming add a truly unique element to the Milky Chance sound. And last but not least, there's Témé Tan, a Belgian artist with Congolese roots. Both Témé Tan and Tash Sultana have previously shared line-ups with Milky Chance on tour, and can now be heard performing on their latest album. Rush, recorded with Témé Tan, will also feature on the album.
Dausch and Rehbein split the recording between their own studio – which they built and decked out in Kassel, so they could focus on the music, far from all the hype – and studios around the world. The recording sessions took place in locations ranging from Australia to Italy to Norway. The latter was situated right by the water, just a few meters from the nearest fjord. The ever-present ocean is a constant theme that runs through the new album, reflected in lyrics like "Thoughts just keep on drowning in my blue mind" (Rush) and "The sea is on the low tide/trouble on the inside" (Oh Mama), and even in the title of the album itself, which venerates the moon and its incredible power to control the tie. A mysterious, ever-present force that is as distant as it is close by.
The Jub is always a great place to see live bands. They were high energy and lots of fun. Sound was good, bass is still thumping in my chest!
This was my second time seeing Milky Chance and I enjoyed myself just as much as the first time. They have amazing stage presence, are so energetic, and get the audience involved. They’re also just incredible musicians with many many instrument changes throughout the performance. I’d go back to see them again any time they were in my city.
Milky Chance puts on a great show! Second time we have seen them. And the Jubilee Auditorium as a venue never disappoints! The band was entertaining and kept the crowd engaged & their music was awesome! Loved every minute of it!
Milky Chance was UNREAL in concert and totally exceeded our expectations!
I have been to lots of concerts this last year. Milky Chance was the best. Danced all night.
Staff and venue were both awesome …great evening had by all!
Literally, THE BEST concert I've attended in a while. Such positive energy, it was fantastic! I absolutely loved it & would have bought tickets to see them the next night in Edmonton if I didn't already have plans to go camping. Milky Chance is one of my favorite artists / group. :) My only complaint, is that when it is standing room only, there are lots of people that are not as courteous & don't think about people that are shorter than them. My friend is 5.5 and spent most of his time with a 6ft man standing in front of him dancing. It gets really annoying after awhile & dappens the experience.
Awesome EDM-llke dance party from start to finish. They set the theme for a great, super fun vibe. Classy entertainers who made it feel like a special night. I want to book a flight and see these guys in Europe. The venue also has a great vibe with easy access and excellent staff.
First time at this venue. Didn’t know what to expect with kids and it was great! Lots of room and all amenities there. Milky Chance exceeded all expectations - loved it!
Live music is amazing. It's always hit or miss when it comes to bands preforming their music in front of an audience. Sometimes they sound nothing like the albums, or they just sit there and press play on a track. Milky chance was beyond expectation. Their live presence, and their ability to enhance the songs they already have is amazing. I felt as though I was listening to their albums for the first time again. They had an amazing display of lights. The entire feel was a psychedelic trip, absent the hangover. They debuted their new album, and covers, along with a fair share of crowd favorites. All of this combined with their crowd work, and their multiple song encore, makes this band worth seeing.
It was a great concert. They were awesome!! First time seeing Milky Chance and hopefully not the last.
This was a great performance, the entire band was awesome including the opening act. Would absolutely go again. We stayed at the grey eagle and it was great as well Well done thanks
Second time seeing Milky Chance at the Grey Eagle Resort and I couldn’t recommend it enough. Awesome venue, awesome band. Great sound. Never disappoints!
My first concert ever and I will never forget it. I have listened to Milky Chance for 8 years and I have always loved their music. The oldies played and the new songs made me ecstatic. Thank you for making me feel euphoric.
Milky Chance was great but they opened the floor up way too early everyone was standing around waiting for over 2 hours, kids were crying and people were passing out and there was hardly anywhere to sit when you did leave the event room. Again loved milky chance, just not the best venue.
After a long day of work I was very tired entering the building. I thought I would just stand still and enjoy the show, but little did I know milky chance would somehow bring energy out of me and I would be lost in the moment participating in the concert like everyone one else. Thanks milky chance for a night that I’ll remember forever 🔥
I thought it was a very short set list, And don't understand why the Harmonica didn't get played that's a big part of their show?
They were so personable and very engaging with the crowd. The vibe that they put out was good, welcoming and full of love. I will absolutely go back and see them again ❤️🥰
i love this band and was so excited to see them. i loved their show so much and even months later, i am still constantly replaying their concert in my head. this feeling is stronger when i listen to their music. Milky Chance, i am begging, please do another tour for your new album with it just being you this time ! i could definitely listen to golden, purple tiger, flicker in the dark, and the rest of your album live with my love. PLEASE GO AT LEAST ONCE IN YOUR LIFE TO THEIR CONCERTS, AND IF YOU CAN’T, THEN JUST LISTEN TO THEIR MUSIC. these guys deserve way more hype and recognition. i hope this helps 💀💀💀 love love love Milky Chance ❤️
It was a great show, a nice small and cozy venue, but it got a bit too hot. Additionally, we could hear the music more than the lyrics. However, great experience.