Cass McCombs live in concert.
ON TOUR

Cass McCombs

73
critic concert reviews
rock

How good are they LIVE?

Live Rating  

71
%
Based on 
73
critic concert
reviews
Last 12 Months Rating  
73
%
Based on 
6
critic concert
reviews

Real Live Certified  

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Critics Consensus

Based on 73 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Cass McCombs is rated as a decent live performer, with shows that lack distinction. Cass McCombs concert reviews describe live shows and performances as indulgent, boisterous, satisfying, incredible, and poignant.

How long are their concerts?

How long are Cass McCombs concerts? Cass McCombs concerts usually last from 45 minutes to up to an hour and a half.

How much to book?

On tour

Sanctuary Arts Centre, Dartmouth, NS, Canada (October 8)

Artist Info

Genre
rock
Origin
Concord, United States (11/13/1977)
Bio
Cass McCombs (born in Concord, California in 1977) is an American singer-songwriter and performer.
Has Performed With
Frank Fairfield
Artist Website

Critic Concert Reviews

Backseat Mafia

May 31, 2026
%
Cass McCombs returns to Sydney and finds a city ready to listen closely 31.05.2026

The Music (Australia)

May 29, 2026
%
The Californian singer-songwriter makes a triumphant return to Melbourne.

The 13th Floor (New Zealand)

May 27, 2026
%
Cass McCombs’ first Aotearoa show was also the opening night of Strange Universe’s “Not a Festival”. Deliberately curated but wide-ranging, the 10-show winter series is spread across several Tāmaki Makaurau venues in May and June.

Glide Magazine (USA)

April 7, 2026
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Cass McCombs Enchants Portland, OR with Expansive Indie Rock Sounds at the Aladdin Theater

Glide Magazine (USA)

March 10, 2019
%
It is a strange experience to see a rock band in a big Jewish temple.

Exclaim (Canada)

October 27, 2016
70
%
McCombs and band brought the wit and charm of the record to the Horseshoe Tavern last night (October 26) in a performance that mixed old and new along with a few rip-roaring solos and fun banter throughout the night.

The Independent (UK)

June 15, 2016
80
%
With only the odd song from Dropping The Writ Wit's End and his debut album A tonight McCombs' set largely focuses on his forthcoming album Mangy Love.

Past critic reviews published in

The Music (Australia), The Guardian (UK), musicOMH (UK), GoldenPlec (Ireland), The Upcoming (UK) and more

Image Credit

[CC BY-2.0] via Wikimedia Commons

Latest Release

Seeing The Elephant (1 April 2026)