Big Black Delta live in concert.
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Big Black Delta

9
critic concert reviews
electronic

How Good Are They LIVE?

Live Rating  

74
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Critic Consensus

Based on 9 concert reviews, the critic consensus is that Big Black Delta is rated as an enjoyable live performer, with decent shows overall. Big Black Delta concert reviews describe live shows and performances as cathartic.

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Latest Release

4 (July 9, 2020)

Artist Info

Genre
electronic
Origin
Los Angeles, United States (2010 - present) (2010 – present)
Bio
Big Black Delta is a solo project of Mellowdrone vocalist/bassist Jonathan Bates which started in 2010. Based in Los Angeles, California, USA, Big Black Delta has collaborated with a number with other artists such as War Widow, Alessandro Cortini, and Morgan Kibby.
Has Performed With

Critic Concert Reviews

LA Record (USA)

May 30, 2016
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Bates and his band packed a few special treats, including being joined by the fantastic Mereki to help on vocals for a couple of songs.

LA Record (USA)

November 7, 2015
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This particular evening was a very strong gathering of friends at The Teragram Ballroom as Big Black Delta and some talented cohorts made us all feel as one with music that lifted our spirits and had our bodies moving and grooving.

Buzz Bands LA (USA)

November 7, 2015
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After Thursday night’s headlining show at the Teragram Ballroom, it’s hard to believe that not long after Jonathan Bates debuted his bedroom project in 2011, he played shows at places like the Satellite in total darkness (save for a some seizure-inducing LEDs) and shrouded in a hood.

LA Record (USA)

June 5, 2013
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Never knowing who will accompany Jonathan Bates on stage, he always surrounds himself with talent.

Grimy Goods (USA)

September 10, 2012
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Big Black Delta at the Bootleg Theater – Photos & Show Review – Sept. 7, 2012

LA Record (USA)

September 8, 2012
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Bootleg Theater, Los Angeles, USA

Under the Radar (USA)

January 14, 2012
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Jonathan Bates is crazy. This, as it turns out, might be the best thing possible for his career. As

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Sasha Nerve [CC BY-SA 4.0] via Wikimedia Commons