"How good are they LIVE?" in the last 12 months on 100 (as of 3/8/25)
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Critics Consensus
Based on 8 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that The Parlotones is rated as an impressive live performer, with many notable strengths. The Parlotones concert reviews describe live shows and performances as charismatic and flawless.
In their native South Africa, there's no rock band bigger than The Parlotones.
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Music-News.com (UK)
April 7, 2014
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Whilst many present had seen them play arenas back in South Africa there were new converts too and the set with some drawn from the forthcoming album ‘Stand Like Giants’ would surely have convinced any doubters.
What a pleasant surprise were support act West Country acoustic, singer/songwriter Josh Bray and electric trio. For one of tender years he’s commendably steeped in the fine milieu of UK sages such as Nick Drake, John Martin and Bert Jansch, whist US exponents of the alt-Country/Folk/Blues such as The Allman B
Lead vocalist and guitarist Jake looks like your classic indie kid who’s just finished his day job in a building society: skinny jeans, fluorescent shirt and oversized tie.
Fronted by charismatic Kahn Morbee in bowler hat, the music did the talking, the band huddled on a tiny stage, easing into flawless opener, Push Me To The Floor, followed by the equally appealing Only Human.
