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Boys Like Girls
Moore Theatre — Seattle, WA
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About Boys Like Girls

Boys Like Girls formed in Boston in 2005 and became one of the defining pop-rock bands of the late 2000s. Built around Martin Johnson's vocals and the band's knack for crafting hook-laden songs, they carved out space between emo sincerity and pop radio accessibility. Their 2006 debut album spawned "The Great Escape," a track that defined a moment when relatably awkward romance could soundtrack your entire high school experience. "Two Is Better Than One" featuring Taylor Swift proved they could do earnest duets without irony. Even as taste shifted, they remained good at what they did: writing songs about wanting someone, losing someone, or pretending not to care. They've never stopped touring or releasing music, proving there's a persistent audience for this particular brand of careful vulnerability wrapped in power chords.

Their crowds are engaged without being frantic. People sing every word to the familiar stuff. There's genuine affection in the room rather than nostalgia-drunk irony. They're reliable musicians who play tight, don't oversell the drama, and seem aware they're working in a legacy.

Known for The Great Escape, Thunder, Two Is Better Than One, Love Drunk, Be Your Everything

Boys Like Girls + Seattle

Boys Like Girls have maintained a steady presence in Seattle over the years, with their most recent stop at Climate Pledge Arena in September 2025 drawing a solid crowd. They've built the kind of following that keeps them coming back to the Pacific Northwest, playing deep cuts like 'SUNDAY AT FOXWOODS' alongside their more familiar pop-rock staples.

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Live Music in Seattle

Seattle's music DNA runs deep in alternative and grunge, but the city's always had room for straightforward pop-rock. The mid-2000s pop-punk and pop-rock wave that Boys Like Girls rode found pockets of genuine support here, even if it never dominated the same way it did elsewhere. Seattle listeners tend to appreciate solid songwriting regardless of genre.

Seattle road trip to see Boys Like Girls?

Stay in Capitol Hill if you want walkable nightlife and independent record stores, or head to Fremont for quirky charm and coffee culture. Before the show, eat at Altura in Pike Place Market—serious, ingredient-focused cooking that doesn't announce itself. Spend an afternoon at the Frye Art Museum, a genuinely world-class collection in an underrated space. The city's waterfront is worth a walk, and if you time it right, catch the sunset from Gas Works Park. Seattle takes its music seriously and moves at its own pace—which means you should too.

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