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Roxy Music on Tour
Defiant, quirky and avant-garde English rock legends Roxy Music have delivered pop-synth beats and iconic hits to adoring fans since the early '70s. Since then, they've become recognized as one of the most influential art-rock bands of all time. And Bryan Ferry became a significant influence in men's fashion2 despite his humble beginnings as the son of a coal miner. Roxy Music is bringing this unique blend of fashion, experimental rock and glam pop stateside in 2022 on their trans-Atlantic 50th Anniversary Tour. Fans can hear epic hits like "More Than This" and "Love Is the Drug," which was featured in Martin Scorsese's 1995 film Casino. A 50th anniversary only happens once, so don't miss your chance to catch the style icons who influenced English punk and electronic music with their innovative sound. Get your tickets now to see the Roxy Music 50th Anniversary Tour.
Roxy Music Live in Concert
Roxy Music was formed in 1970 by lead singer and songwriter Bryan Ferry and bass guitarist Graham Simpson. Ferry had just lost his job teaching ceramics at a girls' school for holding unauthorized record-listening sessions. Ferry decided to start a band and put out ads to attract musicians. He enlisted Andy Mackay on saxophone and oboe, Roger Bunn on guitar and Dexter Lloyd on drums. Brian Eno, who has found enormous success as a solo artist, was also brought on for synthesizer and treatments, although he left soon after the group's second album release. The difference in style between Ferry and Eno would create the band's signature sound, but it also eventually drove the two apart. Roxy Music gained critical attention quickly and was signed to Island Records almost immediately upon the release of their debut self-titled album in 1972. The album was a significant success, reaching No. 10 on the UK charts. Things really heated up when the group performed their debut single "Virginia Plain" on BBC's "Top of the Pops." The song was later listed on Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Debut Singles of All Time list. Their signature style was displayed for the world and became a template for the glam trend in the UK. The band released their second album, For Your Pleasure, in 1973. This album turned out to be Eno's last project with Roxy Music, a lineup change that would send the band in a new direction. They released Stranded in 1973, Country Life in 1974, and Siren in 1975. Rolling Stone referred to Stranded and Country Life as marking "the zenith of contemporary British art rock." The group took a break in 1976 before reuniting to record Manifesto in 1979, Flesh and Blood in 1980 and their final studio album Avalon in 1982. After taking a second and final hiatus that began in 1983, Roxy Music got back together for their first reunion tour in 2001. Since then, Rolling Stone has ranked Roxy Music No. 98 on their "The Immortals -- The 100 Greatest Artists of All Time" list, and in 2019, Roxy Music was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
I thought we were high enough to avoid the mixing boards however 2 cables to the ceiling, 2 tall cameras on stands and 2 operators blocked the view A little to the left or right of center stage will always be better however Roxy Music Rocked
Bryan Ferry in fine voice, band at their very best. Superb show.
The show was disappointing. I was thrilled to see the band on tour but they spent the first half of the show jamming. The second half of the show improved, was faster paced and it also focused more on their hits. No one expects them to sound the same as the 70s and 80s but they used the first stop of the tour to practice. St. Vincent was spectacular and they could have sung one song together.
Cool and sultry, Roxy Music played for 90 minutes. Light show excellent, screen show very good. Very pleasant surprise and glad I went
Was asking my friend as we bbq'd steaks, "who is left to see?". He told me Roxy Music was touring. Glad he mentioned it. Great show. If anything their repertoire felt fresher than ever and the supporting line-up of musicians was awesome as well. Very neat stage design/video backdrops as well, even from the first row.
Started out with a few older more obscure songs, but then became more familiar. Bryan Ferry’s voice wasn’t as strong as it usually is, but the musicianship of Roxy Music was perfect.
Roxy Music's only Canadian stop on their fiftieth aniversary tour did not disappoint. Playing songs stretching back to their first album made for a deep playlist. Opening the set with Remake/Remodel and finishing the 100 minute show with John Lennon's Jealous Guy, the old and new fans were left wanting for not too much more. A large video screen kept the audience attention and the 8 piece backing band to the four original members made for a full spectrum of sound. Only take aways were that Brian Ferry could no longer hit his full voice and that the show could have had an encore. Venue was also disappointingly half full, but at least we got a seat upgrade.
Core band members (Mackay, Manzanera and Thompson) were tight and pretty well note-perfect, but Ferry's voice has gone and lacks the vocal range he once had. Backing members were ok. Lighting and video were ok, but not a patch on Genesis a few months ago. As a Roxy fan since the 1970's I was a little disappointed, but not really surprised.
First Roxy live experience. Music was first rate. Only downside was people in front of us on the floor were standing up immediately for the entire time the band played. No ushers to be seen. Should have been instruction asking people to sit down.
An excellent show. All the musicians were totally on their game. and well worth the time spent. My only complaint, the show was a little short and no encore...oh well, it was still worth it.
Wow. Despite seeing in an arena, Bryan was so engaging, it felt like I was seeing the show at a smaller and more intimate venue. Sound and light effects were well done. Opening band, St Vincent was very strong. Overall, a show to remember.
Toronto was rocking! Enjoyable fun evening of music! Roxy music rocks!
I loved it! The band brought back so many memories and they did songs from every album. I first saw them in 1980. Never thought id have the chance to see them again.
Overall, a very good show. Strengths; the warm up band, the visuals, the light show, most of the set list, McKay, Mazanera, Thomson Weaknesses; the video screen misalignment, too much Avalon/not enough early material, Ferry’s vocals were at their limit
Fantastic night, superb performance from Phil on guiter, and Andy on Sax and oboe. Bryan struggled a little, set was great though there was no songs from stranded that was a disppointment. Best of the night was in every dream home. Overall excellent night
Bryan Ferry’s vocals were stretched on a number of tunes that we were looking forward to hearing. I must say the musicians were fantastic and I admire the effort at Bryan’s age to perform. However this should be considered when pricing an event. Otherwise I was happy to see them again. It was for the die hards for sure!
we were ao looking forward to all the hits and a walk down memory lane but after the first hour we only recognized two songs. Sadly we ended up leaving before the concert ended. Not what we were hoping for
Overall a great light and video show. Sadly, Brian doesn't have the range for most of their songs any longer. He got by, but some of the songs didn't work based on his limited singing range. With that said, I enjoyed the show, but this is probably the last time I would go to see Roxy Music.
I was really looking forward to seeing Roxy Music again as I am am a diehard fan from way back. Visually and musically, it was quite a spectacle. Some old songs from the first two (great) albums + lots of Avalon songs. Unfortunately, our dear Bryan is showing his age. He couldn’t quite hit the high notes. The rest of the band, however, were in top form. I had a great time nonetheless. Viva Roxy!
Super fast entry. Searched our bags. ( I feel that it would be in everyone’s interest to install a metal detector instead ? To stop stabbing and gun violence ? ) Shown to our seats immediately. Plus we forfeit the encore but could still hear Roxy and made an incredibly fast exit. All together experience was excellent 👍
