Murder by Death

How good are they LIVE?

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Critics Consensus

Based on 40 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Murder by Death is rated as a watchable live performer, with shows that lack distinction. Murder by Death concert reviews describe live shows and performances as atmospheric.

How long are their concerts?

How long are Murder by Death concerts? Murder by Death concerts usually last an hour and a half.

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On tour

District Music Hall, Norwalk, CT, United States (June 25); State Theatre, Portland, ME, United States (June 26); Paradise Rock Club, Boston, MA, United States (June 27); Warsaw, Brooklyn, NY, United States (June 28); Asbury Lanes, Asbury Park, NJ, United States (June 29); Grog Shop, Cleveland Heights, OH, United States (July 1); Grog Shop, Cleveland Heights, OH, United States (July 2); The Caverns, Pelham, TN, United States (July 4); The Caverns, Pelham, TN, United States (July 5); Phantom Power, Millersville, United States (July 9); UNION Craft Brewing at Union Collective, Baltimore, United States (July 10); Black Cat, Washington DC, United States (July 11); Gothic Theatre, Englewood, CO, United States (August 21); Gothic Theatre, Englewood, CO, United States (August 22); New Belgium Brewing Company, Fort Collins, United States (August 23); Thalia Hall, Chicago, IL, United States (July 17)

Festivals in 2025

Shaky Knees Festival 2025

September 19 - 21, 2025

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Artist Info

Genre

rock

Origin

Bloomington, United States (2000 - present)

Bio

Murder by Death are an indie rock/alternative country band which formed in 2000 in Bloomington, Indiana, United States. The band consists of Adam Turla (vocals, guitar), Matt Armstrong (bass), Sarah Balliet (cello, keyboards), Scott Brackett (keyboards, accordion), and Dagan Thompson (drums).

Has Performed With

O'Death

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Critic Concert Reviews

Twin Cities Media (USA)

August 14, 2022

Murder By Death and Amigo The Devil Make Triumphant Return to Minneapolis, MN, USA

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The Aquarian Weekly (USA)

December 6, 2021

Murder by Death is from Bloomington, Indiana, and perhaps that is part of the reason that the five musicians are intimately integrated with heartland Americana. Being somewhat youthful when the band started in 2000, they injected a very indie touch to the music.

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Twin Cities Media (USA)

March 13, 2020

Nothing Was Going To Stop Minneapolis From Celebrating 20 Years of Murder By Death

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Americana Highways (USA)

October 25, 2018

Seeing a show at the Bowery is always a special event for me.

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Life Music Media

June 16, 2019

Murder By Death at Crowbar, Sydney

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MAGNET Magazine (USA)

June 1, 2019

There Will Be Bloodshot: Murder By Death And Sarah Shook Disarm Amish Country

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Parklife DC (USA)

October 16, 2018

Normally, the 9:30 Club has the latest shows in town. On weekends, those shows go even later. Headliners regularly go on after 10. It was a lucky thing that I checked the showtime, because it turned that the Murder by Death concert was an early show!

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