Angel Olsen

If Angel Olsen's music touches you or interests you in any way, it is a must see live. I have seen her with the full band twice this year and it is a real example of seeing the sounds and the lyrics on the record coming to life. Olsen has a terrific and unusual vocal range to show off her lyrics that include heartfelt platitudes where the first and second person are used to an effect where she can be singing to/about herself, to the audience, to a current or lost lover or otherwise.

There are no shortage of intense and spellbinding songs from her two albums such as Acrobat, Lights Out and Unfucktheworld along with more straightforward rock cuts like Forgiven/Forgotten.

They also played a couple of older songs including Sweet Dreams, during which she really belted 'Goodbye' with an expletive.

Sweet Dreams was followed by a nice cover of Dreams by Fleetwood Mac, which seemed to settle things down somewhat and loosened some limbs while still keeping in with the band's general sound and mood and demonstrrated some of the influences. There was no encore but before the final song, which Olsen played solo following the rest of the band being cheered off, she told the crowd 'I'm sorry if you didn't get what you wanted today, or the next day...' and finished with another forlorn but captivating and somehow uplifting song. Most of this needs to be seen to be really taken in and is hard to describe, so whether she is playing near you solo or full band go check it out.

Oh my god. One of the best concerts I've ever been to. The sound in Pandora was fantastic. Maybe it was solely Angel and her band. Usually I bring earplugs, but I could've done without them. Pandora was a unique little venue inside TivoliVredenburg, and I really enjoyed how intimate it was. I was at the front of the stage and the sound was still next to perfect. Angel was so good. She has one of those voices that sounds better live. She was funny, quirky and is the only person that can pull off a pinstripe jumper and mule clogs. Her backing band pulled off gray suits and bolo ties. It was campy and hilarious, but didn't take away from the music. Angel switched off from playing guitar to the keyboard, and it really proved how talented she is as a multi-instrumentalist. In the end, everyone was so starstruck and enthusiastic about her performance that she came back and played a 6 song encore. Everyone couldn't get enough. She played not only a lot of songs off of My Woman, but songs off of Half Way Home and BYFFNW. In the end, she sang The Waiting, knelt down on the stage, looked me in the eyes, and practically sang it to me. Most ICONIC concert moment EVER!!!!!

Even if you're not into folksy rock music, you must see Angel Olsen. Holy fuck. She is the bomb.

Having already had one of the most critically acclaimed albums of the year with ‘Burn Your Fire for No Witness’, Angel Olsen is seemingly set to build on that reputation with every show she plays. Angel Olsen possess a spectacular voice, commandingly powerful but at the same time elegantly controlled and a stark contrast to her easy going stage persona.
Her unique blend of throwback country influence with a more contemporary indie style provides the framework for her honest compositions which her and her band deliver with a surprisingly refreshing tinge of nostalgia. There is nothing between Angel and her songs. No gimmicky showmanship or showy instrumentals to drown out the message of the music and its because of this that the spellbinding romance of the songs is allowed to bleed out and move the audience.
Angel's shows aren’t a once in a lifetime event packed with over the top action or hyperbole but if you let yourself open up to receive the songs you will find yourself touched by one of the most gently rewarding performances of the year.

For anybody interested in the indie folk circuit, the name Angel Olsen will not be a new one. Although the young musician only began touring and recording in 2009, she has released a variety of flawless albums beginning with 'Summer Bummer Get Laid Get Wasted'. The backing singer to Bonnie Prince Billy has complete creative control when heading out on her own live tours and she capitalises on this with a very organic and natural live show.

Joined by a couple of trusty musicians, they perform as though jamming in a garage as opposed to on a big stage surrounded by hundreds of paying patrons. There is something charming in the style though as Angel often acknowledges the crowd with a cheeky grin as they cheer for selections and applaud loudly. She caters to the audience well with a cover of 'Dreams' by indie folk gods Fleetwood Mac which has the whole room singing along before she returns to her own crowning achievement 'May as Well' which closes the proceedings in a suitable style tonight.

Show was wonderful, magical and moody. Very different vibe to her last show in Vancouver solo show as part of Westward Music Festival in 2018. Angel's dry wit was in full bloom last night as well.

Only downside was at times her vocals were lost at louder moments. Not sure if this was just because of our placement in the venue (5th row, right orchestra) but a friend overheard others saying they experienced it outside when the show ended too.

We went to see Angel Olsen at the Croxton Bandroom in Melbourne. The band were great & the sound was good overall, but after making the punters wait more than half an hour before she appeared on stage, I have to say Angel was disappointing. She was less than enthusiastic and her stage presence suffered as a result. Left feeling underwhelmed.

I drove 3 hours to see Angel Olsen (for the 3rd time) play at the Royale Boston. Another great show, with most songs from the latest album. Angel is a great performer, but also personable and really funny. The band was great. Emotions were high. and the Royale and great place to see a show. Loved it!

One of those rare gigs where the entire audience sits in complete silence, enthralled by incomparable vocals and interesting lyrics. Having seen Angel Olsen with a full band before, I am now glad to have seen a very different and more intimate solo set.

OH MY GOD THIS WOMAN IS AMAZING! She hit me in the gut, the experience was quite visceral. The two string players were also AMAZING- the entire band was fire.

If you have the chance to see her, please do! Can't believe I almost sold my tickets!

Angel Olsen was incredible. Her singing was perfect — I don't think she missed a note all night. Played a good mix of older and newer songs. Her backing band was also very solid. Definitely one of the better shows I've been to recently.