The Swell Season live in concert.
ON TOUR

The Swell Season

25
critic concert reviews
rock

How good are they LIVE?

Live Rating  

77
%
Based on 
25
critic concert
reviews
Last 12 Months Rating  
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Critics Consensus

Based on 25 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that The Swell Season is rated as an entertaining live performer, with worthwhile shows overall. The Swell Season concert reviews describe live shows and performances as lovely, heartfelt, emotional, and predictable.

How long are their concerts?

How long are The Swell Season concerts? The Swell Season concerts usually last from 45 minutes to up to two hours.

How much to book?

How much does it cost to book The Swell Season? To hire for a live performance or concert, the booking fees for The Swell Season range from $15,000 - $25,000, with The Swell Season's current estimated booking fee to be around $15,000.

On tour

Massey Hall, Toronto, Canada (July 21); Pines Theater at Look Park, Northampton, MA, United States (July 25); Majestic Theatre, Dallas TX, United States (September 12)

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Artist Info

Genre
rock
Origin
Bio
The Swell Season was formed as a result of a collaboration between Glen Hansard, Marketa Irglova, Bertrand Galen and Marja Tuhkanen when they recorded the album The Swell Season (released in April 2006). in April/May 2006, the quartet played six shows in Ireland to support the release of The Swell Season.
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Critic Concert Reviews

Hot Press Magazine (Ireland)

June 3, 2025
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The Swell Season shine at the National Concert Hall

Reflections of Darkness (Germany)

May 20, 2025
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Swell Season, The - Cologne 2025

Exclaim (Canada)

July 13, 2010
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When an audience member yelled about the U2 singer Hansard launched into a conversation with her but was confused.

Knack Focus (Belgium)

May 15, 2025
80
%
The Swell Season Live In Concert In Belgium

Phoenix New Times (USA)

May 29, 2016
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Mesa Amphitheatre, Phoenix, USA

South Florida Sun-Sentinel (USA)

March 17, 2011
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Fillmore Miami Beach, Miami, USA

Owl and Bear (USA)

August 23, 2010
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House of Blues, USA

Past critic reviews published in

Owl and Bear (USA), mxdwn.com (USA), Under the Radar (USA), Mondo Sonoro (Spain), CJLO 1690AM (Canada) and more

Image Credit

Andy Witchger [CC BY 2.0] via Wikimedia Commons

Latest Release

The Swell Season (2012)