The Cat Empire Tickets

This is the 4th time I've seen The Cat Empire, and again, they did not disappoint. They are incredibly entertaining and energetic, making sure the crowd is always engaged. The pure talent of all the musicians is showcased though extended interludes and solos performed by every member of the band. Though every song remains recognizable, they throw in minor alterations so that it isn't at all like listening to the recordings. I can't wait for them to come back next summer!

First time seeing them, and they rocked it!!! I love them even more :) !!!

Amazing live show! Great job guys! But Hhhhello? ,,,, Hhhhello? Next time for sure!

I went to the Cat Empire excited to hear some good music and dance. I ended up hearing long drawn out vocals that sounded like a cat wailing inside a clothes dryer. I never got up to dance, though I really wish I had, as my vision suffered from that decision. As I watched the show in the dark my irises ratcheted wide open to take in the the event only to have my brains burned out by the fresnel spotlight which repeatedly blasted my table for five seconds at a time. I can't express how annoying and painful those bloody things were, I ended up getting up and leaving. How about getting a new lighting guy, seriously what was that about? It's cool that the Cat Empire had the balls to try their new vocal style but it didn't work, at all.... maybe a duet with Enya would help soften their sound, mix in some real Blue Whale's crying and Shazam! The long and the short is I like their old stuff and the one new song seemed really cool as well, Stick with what you know guy and save the rest for Green Peace fund raisers! P.S. Loved the opening band!

The Cat Empire show was incredible, one of the best shows I've seen. I thoroughly enjoyed their stage presence and excitement to be there...I would recommend this show to anyone!

It's been a few years since I last saw them and they continue to put on a great show.

What an awesome show! Everyone was dancing and feeling your love. I can't wait for you guys to play again in Vancouver :)

Great show. High energy and talented musicians. What more could you ask for?

I have never seen a band that is happier to be on stage. It was like a 2 hour jam session! Awesome.

The Cat Empire rocked the venue. The entire show was high energy, and the music sounded absolutely amazing. Add to that the flawless improvisation and the cohesiveness of the entire band, and the result was quite simply the best show of my entire life. They did three encores, and were good humored even as we stamped and screamed for more. In the 2 and a half hour show, the intensity did not lag at any point, and the horn section was throwing fire. Highly, highly recommend.

These guys I hear are usually pretty good and I think their albums are great, this show however was lacking. Too many drum solos and scream sessions that made the songs 15 minutes long. The audio for the event was horrible. I like loud concerts, but this one was beyond the point of enjoyment. I think the Commodore needs to hire a new sound person who can hear when sound is bad. The lighting was horrible as well. You are trying to see the band, but for some reason bright lights are at the back of the stage that keep shining into the crowd blinding everyone in the audience. Disappointing for sure and probably not the bands fault, just poorly operated. peace, Greggers

The Cat Empire were superb live. It was my first time going to concert of theirs and I was completely blown away by their performance. The music was amazing and I especially loved the long solos in the middle of songs where these "cats" would play with such soul and heart. Wonderful music to boogie to! It was one of the best concerts I have ever been to and I would definitely recommend seeing them live and I will definitely go to another concert of theirs when they are back in town :)!

What an amazing event. Such a happy energy, I walked I with a smile on my face and my heart beaming.

I went to The Cat Empire's Whistler show a few years ago at the GLC and they played most of their 2003 and 2004 albums - what an incredible show! I bought three albums, raved about them to my friends and loaded all their music on my iPod which I play relentlessly!!!!. They proved during that show that they are one of the most energetic, tight, varied and upbeat acts to come out of Australia - a great show for cutting a rug! Since that show, I have been waiting eagerly for them to return and purchased tickets to their Nov 17 show as soon as I heard they were returning to Vancouver. Firstly, the venue is awesome! Having just seen ACDC at BC Place and being thoroughly disappointed with the sound (I heard the same from friends who caught U@ in the same venue), the Commodore Ballroom is one of the best (if not the best) live music venues left in Vancouver (RIP Richards on Richards). The crowd was awesome, too. Full house, great attitude, mix of ages. Disclaimer: The only problem with the Commodore is their bright crowd white lighting. They need to put filters on their white lights because for some of the seated sections along the sides and upper levels of the ballroom, it's BLINDING! Now for the show. The first act - didn't catch the guy/band's name, but they were really good. A bit too mellow for the opening act when you'd expect they'd want to get the crowd warmed up for the Empire. Nonetheless, they were tight and I enjoyed their music (although repetitive at times). Enter The Cat Empire. Such a great stage presence, musically gifted brass players, unique mix of musical styles, but that's when it started to go downhill for me. I say "me" because clearly the crowd enjoyed the show. But, I have to say, I was surprisingly disappointed overall. I was expecting the same high energy, upbeat show I saw/danced to in Whistler, but instead the show was loud (and I mean screeching loud!), full of vocal experimentation, long winded solos, neverending moments, ethnic/new world scale practice sessions and interjections of some of the new and old hits (which for the most saved the show because they remain upbeat and tight in instrumentation and vocals). Please guys - avoid practicing how long you can draw out your downbeat/flat solos that don't lend themselves to dancing, and stick to a more upbeat repertoire for your live performances. I will pay to see these guys again, but hope that they save practicing vocal scales for the garage and give the crowd their best! I respect the fact that every band grows and explores the boundaries of their music, but based on the fact the new song they played sounds more like that of their 2003 and 2004 tunes, I'd say stick to what you do best - it was a great tune and I can't wait to pick up their new album in the spring 2010. (Still) Love The Cat Empire! Come back to Vancouver soon, guys :)

made from timber and steel and they KILLED IT! I could have done with one of two less extended vocal solo's from P, but all in all, an insanely incredible show and I will be there front row centre the next time around.

Loved it! Liked all songs, was very impresed by the trumpets and the rythm of the music is amazing.

Last time I saw them was at the Richards 2 or 3 years ago...they were great and dynamic, I remembered I danced non stop. Yesterday, I caught up with them, they really increase their talent, but exposed it a little too much. Every song was short but lengthened by one instrument solo. I am not a fan of solos...too bad...

Amazing. High energy. It was impossible for anyone not to dance or move around at that concert.

these guys are great. this is the second time i've seen them and i can't wait till i can see them again!

simply incredible!! one of the best shows I have ever seen!!!