Minus The Bear live in concert.
ON TOUR

Minus The Bear

87
critic concert reviews
metal

How good are they LIVE?

Live Rating  

73
%
Based on 
87
critic concert
reviews
Last 12 Months Rating  
%
Based on 
critic concert
reviews

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Critics Consensus

Based on 87 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Minus The Bear is rated as a watchable live performer, with decent shows overall. Minus The Bear concert reviews describe live shows and performances as refined, dreamy, soothing, flawless, rhythmic, melodic, and ambient.

How long are their concerts?

How long are Minus The Bear concerts? Minus The Bear concerts usually last from 45 minutes to up to an hour and a half.

How much to book?

How much does it cost to book Minus the Bear? To hire for a live performance or concert, the booking fees for Minus the Bear range from $35,000 - $75,000, with Minus the Bear's current estimated booking fee to be around $50,000.

On tour

The Sovereign, St. Louis, United States (September 6); Moody Amphitheater, Austin, TX, United States (September 9); College Street Music Hall, New Haven, CT, United States (September 15); College Street Music Hall, New Haven, CT, United States (September 15); College Street Music Hall, New Haven, CT, United States (September 15); The Ritz, Raleigh, United States (September 18); Piedmont Park, Atlanta, GA, United States (September 18)

Artist Info

Genre
metal
Origin
Seattle, United States (2001 - 2018)
Bio
Minus the Bear were a indie rock group which formed in Seattle, Washington, United States in 2001 and have released six albums and eight EPs. The band consists of Jake Snider (vocals, guitar), Dave Knudson (guitar), Cory Murchy (bass), Alex Rose (synths, vocals) and Joshua Sparks (drums).
Has Performed With
The Spill Canvas, Cursive, Beach Slang
Artist Website

Critic Concert Reviews

Spectrum Culture (USA)

January 2, 2019
%
Minus the Bear were a half-serious but seriously-talented band, not the kind of group to weep over.

Strange Carolinas (USA)

October 28, 2018
%
It doesn't feel like it's been sixteen years since Minus The Bear released their debut album

Twin Cities Media (USA)

October 16, 2018
%
Fans Say Goodbye To Minus The Bear At Packed Varsity Theater Show

Music In Minnesota (USA)

October 16, 2018
%
Minus the Bear Says Farewell to Minneapolis

Glide Magazine (USA)

May 1, 2018
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The Seattle progressive indie band is back on the road this year celebrating the tenth anniversary of the group’s dynamic Planet of Ice album with another large tour working its way across the country.

Manchester Evening News (UK)

June 5, 2017
80
%
Gorilla, Manchester, UK

The Skinny (UK)

June 5, 2017
80
%
Stereo, Glasgow, Scotland on June 2, 2017

Past critic reviews published in

Seattle Music News (USA), Twin Cities Media (USA), Radio UTD (USA), Glide Magazine (USA), Glide Magazine (USA) and more

Image Credit

Matt [CC BY-SA 2.0] via Wikimedia Commons

Latest Release

Menos el Oso (20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition) (22 August 2025)