Jonathan Richman live in concert.
ON TOUR

Jonathan Richman

52
critic concert reviews
rock

How good are they LIVE?

Live Rating  

84
%
Based on 
52
critic concert
reviews
Last 12 Months Rating  
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Real Live Certified  

Real Live Certified badge for artists with consistent, high quality live performances and broad critical acclaim.

Critics Consensus

Jonathan Richman is 'Real Live Certified' and is in the top 5% of all live performers. Based on 52 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Jonathan Richman is rated as an excellent live performer, with memorable shows that are worth seeing. Jonathan Richman concert reviews describe live shows and performances as inspiring, raunchy, intense, and otherworldly.

How long are their concerts?

How long are Jonathan Richman concerts? Jonathan Richman concerts usually last from an hour and 15 minutes to up to an hour and a half.

How much to book?

On tour

The Make-Out Room, San Francisco, United States (May 21)

Artist Info

Genre
rock
Origin
Natick, United States (5/16/1951)
Bio
Jonathan Michael Richman (Natick, Massachusetts, May 16, 1951) is an American singer, songwriter and guitarist. In 1970 he founded The Modern Lovers, an influential proto-punk band.
Has Performed With
Tommy Larkins
Artist Website

Critic Concert Reviews

Spectrum Culture (USA)

July 6, 2025
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The woman filming with her phone must not have seen the signs. As fans filed in to see Jonathan Richman’s second of two nights at the Aladdin Theater, paper notices posted throughout the auditorium stated that the artist requested no phone use during the performance.

The Boston Globe (USA)

October 23, 2023
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At Somerville Theatre, Jonathan Richman is his unique self

Spectrum Culture (USA)

November 7, 2019
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Richman has been chasing a singular muse of his own for decades now.

Exclaim (Canada)

October 12, 2018
90
%
The Casbah, Hamilton on October 11, 2018

Exclaim (Canada)

October 6, 2018
80
%
Up+Dt Festival, Edmonton on October 5, 2018

Exclaim (Canada)

November 13, 2015
70
%
The man once known for his blithe drawl progressive New York sound and wide-eyed wonder paid a well-attended visit to Toronto's Great Hall on Wednesday night (November 12) classical guitar in hand and drummer Tommy Larkins in tow.

The Santa Barbara Independent (USA)

August 26, 2013
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Santa Barbara, USA

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Image Credit

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Latest Release

I,Jonathan (17 November 2023)