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To say right now that watching Katy Perry live is a total MUST is, actually, quite an understatement. Just a look at her current tour sales will tell you that almost no one wants to miss her latest live production. But watching Katy Perry live is more than just a show, it's more of a lovely memory you will share with friends you didn't know you had.

Katy Perry is one of those artists who fully commits herself to bring her fans an experience that displays cutting edge production while keeping a deeply intimate vibe. There's little chance you'll see her outside the local major arena these days, and still she always makes it feel like a tiny place and like every song is been sung directly to you. No, that does not have anything to do with me watching her on the stage fence everytime. It has to do with how she gets involved with every aspect of the show, as opposed to just focusing on performing, making it all even more personal. On every tour, she plays the full new album, while incorporating the fan favorite songs in a nicely balanced set, always full of awesome custome changes and stage surprises. Her long-time live band and dance crew are always a powerhouse by themselves and just add to the whole experience. The songs live always have enhanced arrangements which prove her musicianship while shocking many naysayers.

The first time she took her full tour to Mexico, was with the California Dreams Tour in 2011, with her first stop in Guadalajara. Eager to see her perform that perfect album live more than once I hopped on an overnight bus and made the trip by myself. The joy in the air that night, the perfection of the set, and the overall happiness in everyone's face throughout the show, allowed me to make new friends with whom I'm now making travel arrangements to see the 4 nights in Mexico of her new Prismatic World Tour. Only god knows what this tour has in store for me...

liveshowjunkie, May 2014

The Offspring are a pop-punk band best known for a string of hits in the 90’s that you probably heard in at least one movie soundtrack or TV show, such as “Why Don’t You Get a Job?” and “Pretty Fly for a White Guy”.

They are known for their humorous, sardonic songs and their commercial success, as they are one of the most successful pop-punk bands of all time. They might not have the credibility of more underground punk bands, but their live show is undeniably a fun and energetic experience for even the most jaded punk fan.

They tend to draw a younger crowd, consisting of a good mix of people in their 20’s and 30’s nostalgic for the good old days of the 90’s, as well as younger people who are just discovering the band. The band has been around for quite some time, especially in a genre where bands sometimes only last a year or two, so they demonstrate a streamlined, workman-like approach that can only come with many years of practice and dedication, but they also never lose touch with their somewhat juvenile sense of humor.

There is a large amount of audience interaction, even when the band is playing larger festivals, with lots of stage-diving, singing along, etc. Anyone who grew up in the 90’s or is a fan of 90’s culture should see The Offspring, if only for the nostalgia.

Formed by previous member of Columbian rock band Charconautas in 2001, singer Simon Mejia was part of a loose collective of musicians and visual artists under the name A.M. 770. In the group they experimented with traditional Columbian beats like salsa and infused them with electronic and modern dance music inspired by 90’s groups Sidestepper and Bloque de Busqueda. Slowly as it became more of Mejia’s solo project he took it upon himself to change the name to Bomba Estéreo (translating as “really cool, awesome, bad ass party”) as he focused more on the musical elements. He released the seven track mini album ‘Vol 1’ in 2006. Soon he added fiery singer and rapper Liliana to the group who brought her dub/reggae infused sound and then line up was then completed with drums, guitar, bass and keys. Having solidified the group they released their second album ‘Estalla’ in 2008 and in order to gain international appeal they retitled it ‘Blow Up’ using ‘Fuego’ as their first single. And it worked as the album went to number ten in the US World Music charts and earned them the title of MTV’s ‘Best New Band in the World’. It wasn’t long before the band embarked on a world tour, playing festivals such as: Roskilde, SXSW and Coachella. Performing to as many as 15,000 people, Bomba Estéreo spread their insatiable and infectious party music. Their mesmerising samba electronic sound oozes an electrifying energy which captivates the audience. It’s difficult not to find yourself dancing along as the Columbian beats take over and the band’s enthusiasm spreads like wildfire. One thing is for sure, Bomba Estéreo without a doubt turn every performance into the best party you’ve ever been to!

‘What genre would you say Molotov fall into?’ It really is a struggle to find the correct answer to this question. This is because, unable to fit into any of the typical style groups that we tend to categorize into, this band have succeeded in creating their own style, a fusion of several styles and the result is something special to say the least.

Though they may not look like your typical rap or rock stars, four Latin Grammy Awards are evidence of the impact and quality of the music that this group produce. Hailing from Mexico, one can’t help but notice that their music and lyrics are politically inspired, stemming from times of struggle in their homeland.

These messages do not distract from the skill of the musicianship that is showcased at a Molotov live show however, rather complementing the blend of heavy bass lines and melodic guitar riffs that characterize the Molotov style. As if seeing the music come to life on a stage wasn’t enough, being in the crowd at a Molotov concert is an experience in itself.

Be prepared for plenty of head banging and jumping as the energy from on stage infiltrates the audience and encourages you to lose yourself in the music. If you wish to experience something that you’ve never experienced before, go to a Molotov gig.

Un concierto lleno de chispa, buena onda, sonido increíble y mucho baile.

Desde el opening por Alice True Colors hasta el final, todo el show tuvo algo eléctrico que hizo del ambiente algo refrescante.

Las sorpresas de la noche con Javier Cavacini al saxofón y Adanowsky llevaron todo al siguiente nivel. ❤️

Una experiencia que volvería a vivir mil veces más.

Creo que he de elaborar un poco más la experiencia vivida ayer. Que aprovechaba para celebrar el 4° aniversario drl 15M de paso. ¡Y qué celebración, amiguit@s!!

Así que, mientras me hago a la idea, os haré un favor advirtiéndoos: si pasan cerca, id a verles sin falta. ¡Aunque no sea el tipo de música que más escuchéis, vivireis un grandísimo conciertazo!

¡Marchosos, impresionantes, buenos músicos y honestamente lo dan todo! Y el público se lo reconoce y recompensa. Encima, las entradas son muy, muy asequibles. ¡La próxima vez, espero que el público no quepamos ni en un estadio!

La Pegatina are like a modern day vaudeville act. They bubble with the kind of slapstick, off-the-cuff spontaneity that you might come across in a 1930’s American burlesque saloon. They festoon the stage with a childly presence, taking free rein and playing a rambunctious, turbo-charged sort of Latino-ska shambles. Nattering in multiple languages, the rampaging Catalan seven-piece make it very hard not to join in the shemozzle of horns and maracas and gypsy jives.
The accordion is a criminally undervalued instrument, one that gets given the nurturing it deserves by La Pegatina. Romain Renard was obviously born to play it, heaving over the top of the gambolling tempos provided by Ovidi Díaz "Movidito" (flamenco guitar and percussion) and Sergi López (drums), while Adrià Salas shows off from front stage. There are plenty of cowbells, stupid dancing, and glitter. They seem to be made for the summer festival. This year they played a whole string including the Solar Weekend Festival in the Netherlands, Weekend Beach Festival in Malaga and even touring the XTD World Music Festival In China, stirring up a tropical storm in Shanghai, Beijing and Wuhan.

Un concierto maravilloso, una atmósfera especial, carica de energía. No me cansare nunca de ir a sus conciertos.
Es imposible no bailar y dejarte transportar. A pesar de haberlos vistos más veces la emoción es siempre fuerte como si fuera la primera vez.