"How good are they LIVE?" in the last 12 months on 100 (as of 1/30/26)
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Real Live Certified
Artists are "Real Live Certified" if their live shows have broad critical acclaim
Critics Consensus
Based on 56 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Pavement is rated as a superb live performer, with remarkable shows that are worth seeing. Pavement concert reviews describe live shows and performances as jubilant, high-energy, upbeat, playful, surreal, and glorious. Pavement is 'Real Live Certified' and is in the top 10% of all live performers.
How long are their concerts?
How long are Pavement concerts? Pavement concerts usually last about an hour.
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On tour
Mosswood Park, Oakland CA, United States (July 17); Revolution Hall, Portland, Oregon, United States (July 18); Palace Theatre, St. Paul, MN, United States (July 21); The Salt Shed, Chicago, IL, United States (July 22); Agora Theatre & Ballroom, Cleveland, United States (July 23); The National, Richmond, VA, United States (July 25); Ryman Auditorium, Nashville, TN, United States (July 27)
Pavement are an indie rock band that formed in Stockton, California in 1989. For most of the period to 1999, the band consisted of Stephen Malkmus (vocals, guitar), Scott "Spiral Stairs" Kannberg (guitar, vocals), Mark Ibold (bass), Steve West (drums) and Bob Nastanovich (percussion, vocals).
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Critic Concert Reviews
The 13th Floor (New Zealand)
March 8, 2023
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As a fresh-faced 22-year-old, new to the sights and sounds of London, I saw an energetic and somewhat chaotic Pavement perform at the Brixton Academy. Friday, 9 June, 1995 – the ticket is in a poster frame on my wall, alongside dozens of others from my gig-going life.
It's been over 30 years since the release of their debut album, 24 since the release of their most recent, and 13 years since their last shows in Australia.
