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What band did you think was so-so until you saw them live?

di_jammerdi_jammer Posts: 12
edited April 2006 in Other Music
I dunno I just thought of this, Im racking my brain to think of my answer. wondering about other ppl's answer
saw things so much clearer, once you were in my rearviewmirror
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  • funkymonkfunkymonk Posts: 279
    I know people aren't going to believe this but until I saw them live, I completely underestimated the power of PJ. I don't find their live DVDs do them justice. But that's just me.
  • EchoesEchoes Posts: 1,279
    Pearl Jam
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  • di_jammerdi_jammer Posts: 12
    Oh i totally have mine,
    System of a Down. I went to the show just to see The Mars Volta open (which was effing amazing-as usual) . Thought System was ok, but the show was great, the fans were so into it, and the guitar player...(I forget his name, he does some vocals too) had amazing stage presence and made it super memorable. Got into their music a lot after that.

    A Perfect Circle (hahah same deal, went to see the volta open)- had heard their stuff but was totally blown away by Maynards voice.

    Also actually just a few nights ago, saw the Deftones, I've liked them for awhile but now its blossomed into full-blown love after seeing them at the Commodore ballroom (for anyone thats seen a show there you know what im talking about)
    saw things so much clearer, once you were in my rearviewmirror
  • EchoesEchoes Posts: 1,279
    I hear John Vanderslice is great too. I might go see his show tonight, too. Media Club at 8, only 12 bucks.
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  • di_jammerdi_jammer Posts: 12
    John Vanderslice? whats his story never heard of him....whats he comparable to? Anyways, the Media Club's a great place to see anyone
    saw things so much clearer, once you were in my rearviewmirror
  • EchoesEchoes Posts: 1,279
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Vanderslice
    http://www.johnvanderslice.com/html/mp3jv.html

    some mp3s on the second page, great stuff, and I hear he's magic live
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  • JellyrollsJellyrolls Posts: 523
    Jack Johnson, George Clinton, BEN FUCKING KWELLER!!(that was an amazing show)... The Offspring..
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    John Butler Trio

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  • BinFrogBinFrog Posts: 7,309
    I am not a fan by any means, but around 8-9 years ago I saw Collective Soul put on a free show up at a ski mountain in VT and they really put on a good show. That is of course until some dipshit pelted the lead singer with an iceball (I heard a few people say there was a battery in it) and knocked him down. Talk about completely uncalled for and utterly low class.
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    I had never been a fan of Frank Black's solo material, but I saw him do a solo gig in a really tiny place and it blew me away, he played for like 2 hours, his solo songs were great as well as the Pixies stuff he did.
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  • Thumbing My WayThumbing My Way Posts: 1,073
    *cough* *cough* .....Nickelback:o

    I went with my brother for his birthday 2 years ago because he was too young......it was surpisingly a pretty rockin' time.
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  • happyhourherohappyhourhero Posts: 204
    velvet revolver..
  • dirtdirt Posts: 398
    I used to despise Wilco until I saw them live..back in '97.
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    I only like radiohead casually until August of 2001. Then I was put in my right place.
  • barcoachbarcoach Posts: 413
    I didn't exactly thought they were so-so, but Mogwai live was so much more than what I expected... so much, much, much more than what I expected... just to remember that concert gives goosebumps to my soul...

    Just thought of another... Los Lobos, live they rock better than any of their records.
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  • faithful227faithful227 Posts: 352
    Rush...never really got into them much. what amazing talent. i was blown away by them. if you haven't checked out there live DVD's you should.
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  • oldermanolderman Posts: 1,765
    never had my doubts about PJ. saw them first time in KC 1998. When they played DTE, the place went nuts..

    but back to the subject..

    POCO was impressive in 1971 as was Jethro Tull on the Thick As A Brick tour.

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    but most impressive of all was a small club performance by Yusef Lateef. this master of Jazz woodwind instruments was amazing.
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  • chris05chris05 Posts: 347
    I'd have to say Live. Liked some of their stuff, but then when i seen them in concert i gained so much respect for them. What a great show and Ed's voice is amazing.
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  • adam42381adam42381 Posts: 2,505
    Thumbing My Way wrote:
    *cough* *cough* .....Nickelback:o

    I went with my brother for his birthday 2 years ago because he was too young......it was surpisingly a pretty rockin' time.


    I saw Creed under similar circumstances. I actually liked their first 2 albums. The live show was pretty intense and my brother loved it. Mark Tremonti is a talented guitarist. Too bad Stapp is such an ass.
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    queens of the stone age. saw them open up for foo fighters about 5 years ago and thought they kicked ass. . . stone sour was good live, never really a big slipknot fan but saw there side project at the krock clause fest 4 years ago and thought they were pretty good. . .blink 182/ no doubt concert i went to last year, both were very good and not a huge fan of either
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  • TowsertunesTowsertunes Posts: 187
    Well it was actually Tom Petty.Very entertaining.
    Although I don't think I would like to see a PJ-TP double bill.
    Just think they are a different type of crowd.
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  • lumpyfredlumpyfred Posts: 243
    Donavon Frankenreiter and Rush blew my mind.
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  • TerryibleTerryible Posts: 462
    Franz Ferdinand, they were awesome at the big day out this year
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  • syzygy523syzygy523 Posts: 41
    No question, Sonic Youth. Studio recordings do them no justice...

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  • catefrancescatefrances Posts: 29,003
    olderman wrote:
    but back to the subject..

    POCO was impressive in 1971 as was Jethro Tull on the Thick As A Brick tour.

    jesus olderman how old are you? :D


    i don't think i've ever underestimated a band before seeing them live.


    though SOAD absolutely rocked my fuckin' sox off last year. as did Kings of Leon this year.
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  • ledveddermanledvedderman Posts: 7,761
    Better Than Ezra, bring on the flames. Sure they put out poppy songs, but these guys are amazing live. It is such a good show and they change the setlist enough every night to make it a little different from the last time you saw them. I always go see BTE when they are around.
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  • dr jamdr jam Posts: 69
    Tool. What an incredible band to witness.
  • murph83murph83 Posts: 122
    Foo Fighters. I thought they were better than so-so before seeing them, but their live show fucking rocked, I liked them more after seeing them for sure.
  • Señor BoSeñor Bo Posts: 68
    The Mars Volta. I was already I big fan when i saw them last august opening for System of a Down. They're just so damn good. Not only are they great musicians, they're amazing performers and they just gel so well togethere it's really amazing to see them doing improvs that I can only compare to jazz musicians. Cedric is one of, if not, the best vocalist I've seen live, that night he just hit everynote, everytime, flawless. I have a couple of friends who've seen them live 2 or 3 times on previous tours and said that this time around is the best they've played live on any tour.
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  • audiodaveaudiodave Posts: 1,623
    Señor Bo wrote:
    The Mars Volta. I was already I big fan when i saw them last august opening for System of a Down. They're just so damn good. Not only are they great musicians, they're amazing performers and they just gel so well togethere it's really amazing to see them doing improvs that I can only compare to jazz musicians. Cedric is one of, if not, the best vocalist I've seen live, that night he just hit everynote, everytime, flawless. I have a couple of friends who've seen them live 2 or 3 times on previous tours and said that this time around is the best they've played live on any tour.

    Hell yes! I've always been a fan, and both their albums are great...but the intensity of their live shows is just amazing.

    I've seen them twice, and I had real trouble getting anyone to come with me. First time, I paid for a friend to come with me, and he loved them, and now thinks he's cool because he does, and the second time, I just went by myself.

    Would still love to have seen At The Drive In live though...
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