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Fiddlers Green Amphitheatre
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Granary Live
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Webster Hall
Formed in 1999, The National have established themselves as mainstays of arenas and festivals with sold-out performances and headlining slots around the world. The band has scored five top 10 albums on The Billboard 200, multiple Grammy nominations with 2017's Sleep Well Beast earning the award for Best Alternative Album, consisting of Matt Berninger (vocals) fronting two pairs of brothers: Aaron (guitar, bass, piano) and Bryce Dessner (guitar, piano), and Scott (bass, guitar) and Bryan Devendorf (drums).
The National dropped not one but two new albums in 2023. First Two Pages of Frankenstein was released in April, followed by a surprise album Laugh Track in September, both on 4AD. Across two albums worth of new material they were joined by Phoebe Bridgers, Taylor Swift, Roseanne Cash, Bon Iver and Sufjian Stevens. 2023 was their best live year yet, selling out shows in North America and Europe, including Madison Square Garden, LA's Greek Theatre and Alexandra Palace in London.
Named one of their "Best Albums of 2023", Rolling Stone called First Two Pages of Frankenstein "...a remarkable reassertion of their potency and shared commitment...Nine albums deep, the National found new energy by conjuring not just a great, suffocating fog but also the far light that guides the way out." They were also named Forbes's "Band of the Year", with the article stating, "All The National did in 2023 was release two superb albums ... have a brilliant sold-out tour, deliver the festival set of the year with their riveting performance at BottleRock and collaborated with the likes of Phoebe Bridgers, Swift and Sufjan Stevens. The National are so consistently great it becomes easy to take for granted they will be at the top of their game. But even by their lofty standards this was an incredible year." And The New Yorker's Amanda Petrusich named it as one of her favorites of the year, saying if you already like "what the National has been doing for the past two-plus decades - making brooding, fraught, atmospheric rock and roll, marked by careful, resonant production and a ribbon of debauched humor--you are likely to also savor First Two Pages of Frankenstein, a heady encapsulation of the band's entire gestalt."
I saw a recent concert by the band The National. The opening band was The War on Drugs. They were the band I wanted to see as I was not familiar with The Nationals music. Both bands played excellent songs, and the night was beautiful for an outside concert. I am going to buy The Nationals cds and get to know their songs. Do yourself a favor and go see and hear these two great rock bands.
The review title sums it up pretty well. First, the venue was top-notch. Loved the location, layout and amenities at the venue very much. Lucius' opening set was first-rate. They are a long time favorite and they were spot on! Adam Granduciel came on to accompany one of their numbers -- added bonus! Second, as a live band The War on Drugs just keeps getting better and better. They did a terrific set, and Lucius came on to do 'I Don't Live Here Anymore ', as God intended. The light show was phenomenal, and everything about the set was memorable. Third, I don't have seen better live shows from The National prior to this one, but their set was still quite superb, in all respects. The audience adored them, as they should. We all left satisfied and buzzing. I'm
Lucius was amazing but played a short set. I love their music and their vibe! The War on Drugs was AMAZING! I've seen them once before. Their live shows are full of positive energy! They are so talented and underrated! The National was disappointing. My friends and I found the lead singer to be a bit much. But, we thoroughly enjoyed the talent of the musicians surrounding him. They were fantastic!
Seeing The National on stage is a memory that will be with you forever. Their music, lyrics and their connection with the fans is truly amazing. I would attend every show if I could. Don’t miss out. You’ll regret it. Go now and support a group who knows how to treat their fans to something special.
I purchased Premier Parking which was definitely the thing to do. Made everything so much easier. Blossom is the best outdoor amphitheater I've ever visited. Plenty of food and refreshments, a lot of nice clean bathrooms..all in a park-like setting. I would visit again for certain. Truly one of the best concert experiences I've enjoyed (and I've been to well over 200 shows).
Excellent show! Wish they could have played longer but I know the venue has to close at 10:55 due to being a park. Would def see again next time they come!
Great venue. Great lineup. War on Drugs was excellent and the National lit it up!
I love the National and they tried to put on a good show, but the sound was absolutely terrible and frankly ruined the concert. It was just a wall of sound - extremely loud and impossible to distinguish between instruments. Vocals were distorted as well. Very disappointed.
Seemed like a low key band when I first heard them recorded, but seeing them live, wow, they really fill a theatre. With sound and engagement. The lead singer mimes out his lyrics and ventures into the crowd and the band are exceptionally talented at creating little moments within big sound. I was blown away. I thought I already loved them but this is a whole new level.
The National knows how to do an amazing show. All the best songs played. Berninger was really entertaining. Overall a great time.
