DJ Shadow

How good are they LIVE?

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Critics Consensus

Based on 84 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that DJ Shadow is rated as a decent live performer, with shows that lack distinction. DJ Shadow concert reviews describe live shows and performances as extraordinary, symphonic, funky, atmospheric, seductive, and eclectic.

How long are their concerts?

How long are DJ Shadow concerts? DJ Shadow concerts usually last from an hour to up to an hour and a half.

How much to book?

How much does it cost to book DJ Shadow? To hire for a live performance or concert, the booking fees for DJ Shadow range from $35,000 - $50,000, with DJ Shadow's current estimated booking fee to be around $35,000.

On tour

The Novo, Los Angeles, United States (September 25);The Fillmore Silver Spring, Silver Spring, United States (October 3); HISTORY, Toronto, Canada (October 7); Terminal 5, New York, NY, United States (October 10); The Paramount Theatre, Seattle, United States (October 17); The Paramount Theatre, Seattle, United States (October 17); The Paramount Theatre, Seattle, United States (October 17); Marathon Music Works, Nashville, TN, United States (October 23); The Eastern, Atlanta, United States (October 24); The Palace Theatre, Calgary, Canada (October 29); Commodore Ballroom, 868 Granville St, Vancouver, BC, V6Z 1K3, Canada (October 30);Barbican Hall, London, United Kingdom (December 18)

Artist Info

Genre

electronic

Origin

San Jose, United States (6/29/1972)

Bio

Considered a prominent figure in the development of instrumental hip-hop, DJ Shadow (real name Josh Davis) has proven himself with groundbreaking, genre-defining solo output on such respected labels as Solesides and Mo' Wax. DJ Shadow spent his teenage years in Davis, California and was a DJ at the community radio station KDVS.

Has Performed With

Cut Chemist, Akala

Artist Website

Critic Concert Reviews

Strange Carolinas (USA)

October 17, 2024

DJ Shadow Live At The Lincoln Theatre

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Twin Cities Media (USA)

February 2, 2024

DJ Shadow Dazzles First Avenue January 30th

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The Skinny (UK)

March 5, 2020

DJ Shadow @ SWG3, Glasgow, 27 Feb

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The Scotsman (Scotland)

February 28, 2020

WHEN the vinyl swipes and cuts under DJ Shadow's needle, there's a certain retro timelessness to it.

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Manchester Evening News (UK)

October 6, 2017

Granted, he may only now use one turntable, and, in fact, only one record for scratching duties, but the principles of (well-rehearsed) mixing on the fly are still in place.

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The 13th Floor (New Zealand)

June 3, 2017

Even less so when the performer is a beloved part of their genre with a successful career stretching over two decades.

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Scenestr (Australia)

May 27, 2017

The DJ spoke of loving Australia, how he hoped looming world threats won’t keep him away and playing songs from throughout his career: released and unreleased.

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