Rage (Sacto 99 FIRST CONCERT!!!!, Coachella 07 and Rock the Bells SF 07)
U2 (Oakland 2001, Vegas 05)
System Of A Down (Long Beach 05)
Radiohead (Coachella 2004)
Muse (LA Forum 2007)
Honerable Mentions:
Metallica
Pixies
White Stripes
STP
Velvet Revolver
New GNR (Axl, Dizzy, and five guys I never heard of!!! But they sound good)
Weezer
NIN
Tool
10/31/2000 (****)
6/7/2003 (***1/2)
7/9/2006 (****1/2)
7/13/2006 (**** )
4/10/2008 EV Solo (****1/2)
6/25/2008 MSG II (*****)
10/1/2009 LA II (****)
10/6/2009 LA III (***** Cornell!!!)
wilco 10.20.06 latrobe pa
keller williams/dave matthews band 6.27.04 burgettstown pa
pete yorn/my morning jacket/foo fighters july 03 pittsburgh pa
ben folds march 07 muhlenberg, pa
rolling stones 9.25.05 (not sure if this counts because pearl jam opened lol)
makes much more sense to live in the present tense
9/28/05 Pittsburgh
6/23/06 Pittsburgh
8/2/07 Vic
8/5/07 Lolla
6/16/08 Columbia
8/17/08 DC (EV Solo)
1. U2- Molson Centre, Montreal, 2001
The most mind-blowing concert experience of my life. I had been a huge U2 fan since the early 80s and this was my first time seeing them live. The energy in the building was electric, the crowd was insanely LOUD, and the band just flat out rocked.
2. The Tragically Hip- Sasquatch Festival, The Gorge, 2006
Quite simply one of the most brilliant performances I've ever witnessed. These guys made the majority of bands on that bill look like amateurs (with the exception of Gomez and Mr. Ben Harper), and lead singer Gord Downie demonstrated why he's still the best frontman in the biz with his crazy spasmodic dancing and cryptic mid-song monologues. The Shins had the misfortune of having to go on after the Hip, and I kinda felt sorry for them. I don't think any band on earth could have followed that.
3. Rheostatics- Roza Centre, University of Calgary, 1997
These legendary Canadian art-rockers are easily one of my top 5 favorite bands of all time. Their live shows were always brilliant, and this show was no exception. They ended the show by unplugging from their amps, jumping off stage and walking through the crowd singing fan favorite "Legal Age Life at Variety Store". As the song finished, they strolled up the centre aisle and disappeared out the main doors of the theatre. It was one of the coolest things I've ever seen a band do. As an added bonus, another one of all-time favorite bands, The Weakerthans, opened the show (they were virtually unknown at the time). So not only did the Rheostatics kick ass, but they also introduced me to some of my future musical obsessions. Sadly they broke up earlier this year with a final gig at Massey Hall in Toronto. Wish I could've been there.
4. Midnight Oil- Race City Speedway, Calgary, 1993
Arguably the most powerful live act of their time. They had a reputation for giving it all and going balls-out every single night, and I was lucky enough to witness it first hand. This particular show was about as close to a life-altering experience as you can get with music. I miss them dearly. Here's hoping for a reunion sometime in the near future. Rock n' roll needs these guys.
5. Wilco- MacEwan Hall, Calgary, 2006.
Is there a better rock band in America right now than Wilco? Many people on this forum would obviously say Pearl Jam, but I wouldn't be surprised if the PJ guys are hangin' out in Seattle as I type this, having a few beers and talking about how fucking incredible Wilco is.
"I try my best to chug, stomp, weep, whisper, moan, wheeze, scat, blurt, rage, whine, and seduce. With my voice I can sound like a girl, the boogieman, a Theremin, a cherry bomb, a clown, a doctor, a murderer. I can be tribal. Ironic. Or disturbed. My voice is really my instrument."
Die ärzte
Beatsteaks
Foo fighters
Chris Cornell
Muse
Beavis : Is this Pearl Jam?
Butt-head: This guy makes faces like Eddie Vedder.
Beavis: No, Eddie Vedder makes faces like this guy.
Butt-head: I heard these guys, like, came first and Pearl Jam ripped them off.
Beavis: No, Pearl Jam came first.
Butt-head: Well, they both suck.
Hey that's funny !! I posted without reading the whole thread and I'm seeing that the guy who posted just before mentionned the ärzte and beatsteaks like i did:D
Beatsteaks are always a pleasure to see!!!!
and you are living in the town of one of my favourite german football teams.
Beavis : Is this Pearl Jam?
Butt-head: This guy makes faces like Eddie Vedder.
Beavis: No, Eddie Vedder makes faces like this guy.
Butt-head: I heard these guys, like, came first and Pearl Jam ripped them off.
Beavis: No, Pearl Jam came first.
Butt-head: Well, they both suck.
Wilco (2006)
Neil Young & Crazy Horse (1997)
Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band (1999)
Willie Nelson / Bob Dylan (2005)
Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers (1995)
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Memphis 1994 New Orleans 1995 Fort Lauderdale 1996 Atlanta & Birmingham 1998 New Orleans 2000 Tampa 2003 Kissimmee 2004 New York City (x 2) 2008 East Troy (x 2) 2011 Chicago & New Orleans 2013 Hampton, Raleigh, Boston 2016 Baltimore2020 Louisville 2022 Philadelphia & Baltimore 2024
tough tough call as Ive seen some great ones
1. rolling stones 81-tattoo you tour
2. police with REM opening-83
3. bowie- 83 serious moonlight tour
4. roger waters-pros and cons tour with clapton on guitar
5. grateful dead/tom petty/bob dylan July 4, 1986
honorable mention:
rush signals tour
van halen fair warning tour
1. Social Distortion in Allentown
2. Earth Crisis last show in Syracuse in 2001 (and their reunion show in Baltimore in 2007)
3. Mushmouth/Out to Win final show in Baltimore
4. Misfits in Jersey on Halloween last year
5. Neil Young - Greendale in Hershey
Jimmy Page Robert Plant Virginia Beach 7/08/98
Neil Young and Crazy Horse Virginia Beach 1995 ish
Buddy Guy Virginia Beach 97 ish
P-Funk Norfolk, Virginia 2001?
Red Hot Chili Peppers Paris 2007
Honorable Mention:
HFStival in DC with with Stone Temple Pilots right before headliner Rage Against the Machine 2000
Allman Brothers Band with Phil Lesh and Friends Virginia Beach 2001
Neil Young & Friends 2000 tour in Raliegh NC (silver & gold tour)
My first time checking out neil and that is really what puts it up there. First time hearing powderfinger and so many other great songs live. not to mention WALK ON i never saw that one coming. then finishing off with mellow my mind. I was so damn happy.
The Mars Volta Tabernacle Atlanta GA 05 (Frances the mute tour)
Holy shit the place was insane. So much energy i loved it. I left soaked with sweat and happiness. They played for two hours straight non stop melting their songs together. (note i've seen them open for RHCP and SOAD and they were no where near as good as on this headlining tour that i saw)
Arcade Fire Variety Playhouse Atlanta GA Jan 05 (funeral tour)
I was amazed how good they were. When they came out in the crowd and played their last song standing right in front of me it was a musical high. The whole band went crazy all night long i loved it.
Helmet with the Melvins Music Farm Chaleston SC 96
They played unsung and everybody in the place lost their mind it was so much fun. Not to mention King Buzz throwing down. This was a great show.
Wilco Atlanta GA Fox Theatre 2004 ghost is born tour
they are like pearl jam they just put on a great show with great tunes.
Honorable mention My Morningy Jacket show first show of their tour for Z at the Roxy in Atlanta. Also i did not include any festivals.
Charlotte 00 Charlotte 03 Asheville 04 Atlanta 12 Greenville 16, Columbia 16 Seattle 18 Nashville 22
I'm surprised to see the White Stripes listed on here and not The Black Keys. I find the Keys to be much more interesting to watch and with a lot more power than the stripes. Just my two cents.
1. The Who - 1976 Anaheim Stadium (last time i saw them with Keith)
2. David Bowie - 1972 Hollywood Palladium (Ziggy Stardust is born)
3. Pink Floyd - 1980 L.A. Sports Arena (The Wall... only played in L.A. and New York)
4. The Who - 1980 L.A. Sports Arena
5. Pink Floyd - 1978 Anaheim Stadium - Animals
...
Honorable mention:
Led Zeppelin - 1973 - The Forum (played 'Stairway'... no one knew it).
The Who - 1973 - The Forum (Quadophenia Tour)
David Bowie - 1974 - Universal (Outdoor) Ampitheater - Diamond Dogs
Pete Townshend/Ben Harper - 2007 - Hotel Cafe... less than 200 people for only 60 bucks
The Clash - 1977 - Hollywood Palladium - Opening band was an unknown band called 'The Police'
Queens Of The Stone Age - 2002 - Hollywood Palladium... been a stone ager ever since.
Foo Fighters - 2007 - Paladino's Bar - price=$0.00
Allen Fieldhouse, home of the 2008 NCAA men's Basketball Champions! Go Jayhawks!
Hail, Hail!!!
The Who in '73 must have been incredible. One of my biggest regrets in music was never seeing Keith Moon live, had a chance to see them at Charlton in 1976, but my mum wouldn't let me go!!
Janes Addiction - 1988 in L.A. (I would say right as they were beginning to take off)
Elton John - 1989 in London (Wembley)
The Who - 1989 in Birmingham, England ('The Kids are alright') Pete lost a finger tip that night...
Yes - 1991 in Seattle (25th anniversary tour)
Dead Can Dance - 2005 in Seattle (at the Paramount) - Never thought I would ever get the chance to see them. It was amazing!
Mojo
"A consistently good band works all the different elements well. A song has to appeal sentimentally, intellectually, physically, viscerally, and dig deep down into your soul and suck you into it. And after that, of course, it'd be a matter of taste." ~ Kim Thayil from Soundgarden
Comments
U2 (Oakland 2001, Vegas 05)
System Of A Down (Long Beach 05)
Radiohead (Coachella 2004)
Muse (LA Forum 2007)
Honerable Mentions:
Metallica
Pixies
White Stripes
STP
Velvet Revolver
New GNR (Axl, Dizzy, and five guys I never heard of!!! But they sound good)
Weezer
NIN
Tool
6/7/2003 (***1/2)
7/9/2006 (****1/2)
7/13/2006 (**** )
4/10/2008 EV Solo (****1/2)
6/25/2008 MSG II (*****)
10/1/2009 LA II (****)
10/6/2009 LA III (***** Cornell!!!)
keller williams/dave matthews band 6.27.04 burgettstown pa
pete yorn/my morning jacket/foo fighters july 03 pittsburgh pa
ben folds march 07 muhlenberg, pa
rolling stones 9.25.05 (not sure if this counts because pearl jam opened lol)
9/28/05 Pittsburgh
6/23/06 Pittsburgh
8/2/07 Vic
8/5/07 Lolla
6/16/08 Columbia
8/17/08 DC (EV Solo)
Audioslave
Coldplay
STP
Finger Eleven
OLP
Doves
Esther's here and she's sick?
hi Esther, now we are all going to be sick, thanks
The most mind-blowing concert experience of my life. I had been a huge U2 fan since the early 80s and this was my first time seeing them live. The energy in the building was electric, the crowd was insanely LOUD, and the band just flat out rocked.
2. The Tragically Hip- Sasquatch Festival, The Gorge, 2006
Quite simply one of the most brilliant performances I've ever witnessed. These guys made the majority of bands on that bill look like amateurs (with the exception of Gomez and Mr. Ben Harper), and lead singer Gord Downie demonstrated why he's still the best frontman in the biz with his crazy spasmodic dancing and cryptic mid-song monologues. The Shins had the misfortune of having to go on after the Hip, and I kinda felt sorry for them. I don't think any band on earth could have followed that.
3. Rheostatics- Roza Centre, University of Calgary, 1997
These legendary Canadian art-rockers are easily one of my top 5 favorite bands of all time. Their live shows were always brilliant, and this show was no exception. They ended the show by unplugging from their amps, jumping off stage and walking through the crowd singing fan favorite "Legal Age Life at Variety Store". As the song finished, they strolled up the centre aisle and disappeared out the main doors of the theatre. It was one of the coolest things I've ever seen a band do. As an added bonus, another one of all-time favorite bands, The Weakerthans, opened the show (they were virtually unknown at the time). So not only did the Rheostatics kick ass, but they also introduced me to some of my future musical obsessions. Sadly they broke up earlier this year with a final gig at Massey Hall in Toronto. Wish I could've been there.
4. Midnight Oil- Race City Speedway, Calgary, 1993
Arguably the most powerful live act of their time. They had a reputation for giving it all and going balls-out every single night, and I was lucky enough to witness it first hand. This particular show was about as close to a life-altering experience as you can get with music. I miss them dearly. Here's hoping for a reunion sometime in the near future. Rock n' roll needs these guys.
5. Wilco- MacEwan Hall, Calgary, 2006.
Is there a better rock band in America right now than Wilco? Many people on this forum would obviously say Pearl Jam, but I wouldn't be surprised if the PJ guys are hangin' out in Seattle as I type this, having a few beers and talking about how fucking incredible Wilco is.
-Tom Waits
Audioslave
Muse
Eels
QOTSA
Die Ärzte
Beatsteaks
RHCP
The National
Beatsteaks
Foo fighters
Chris Cornell
Muse
Butt-head: This guy makes faces like Eddie Vedder.
Beavis: No, Eddie Vedder makes faces like this guy.
Butt-head: I heard these guys, like, came first and Pearl Jam ripped them off.
Beavis: No, Pearl Jam came first.
Butt-head: Well, they both suck.
Hey that's funny !! I posted without reading the whole thread and I'm seeing that the guy who posted just before mentionned the ärzte and beatsteaks like i did:D
Beatsteaks are always a pleasure to see!!!!
and you are living in the town of one of my favourite german football teams.
Butt-head: This guy makes faces like Eddie Vedder.
Beavis: No, Eddie Vedder makes faces like this guy.
Butt-head: I heard these guys, like, came first and Pearl Jam ripped them off.
Beavis: No, Pearl Jam came first.
Butt-head: Well, they both suck.
Van Halen
54-40
Green Day - only because it is the only show I've seen a stage get wrecked
Rush
Neil Young & Crazy Horse (1997)
Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band (1999)
Willie Nelson / Bob Dylan (2005)
Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers (1995)
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New Orleans 1995
Fort Lauderdale 1996
Atlanta & Birmingham 1998
New Orleans 2000
Tampa 2003
Kissimmee 2004
New York City (x 2) 2008
East Troy (x 2) 2011
Chicago & New Orleans 2013
Hampton, Raleigh, Boston 2016
Baltimore 2020
Louisville 2022
Philadelphia & Baltimore 2024
2) Foo Fighters - SECC
3) Kings of Leon - SECC
4) Larrikin Love - King Tuts
5) Babyshambles - Barrowlands
NOW YOUR FUCKING TALKING!!!
1. rolling stones 81-tattoo you tour
2. police with REM opening-83
3. bowie- 83 serious moonlight tour
4. roger waters-pros and cons tour with clapton on guitar
5. grateful dead/tom petty/bob dylan July 4, 1986
honorable mention:
rush signals tour
van halen fair warning tour
Bob Dylan (2001)
Our Lady Peace (2002?)
Sleater-Kinney (2003)
Sonic Youth (2000)
2. Earth Crisis last show in Syracuse in 2001 (and their reunion show in Baltimore in 2007)
3. Mushmouth/Out to Win final show in Baltimore
4. Misfits in Jersey on Halloween last year
5. Neil Young - Greendale in Hershey
2) The White Stripes (2005)
3) REM (2001)
4) Living Colour (1994)
5) U2 (1998)
Neil Young and Crazy Horse Virginia Beach 1995 ish
Buddy Guy Virginia Beach 97 ish
P-Funk Norfolk, Virginia 2001?
Red Hot Chili Peppers Paris 2007
Honorable Mention:
HFStival in DC with with Stone Temple Pilots right before headliner Rage Against the Machine 2000
Allman Brothers Band with Phil Lesh and Friends Virginia Beach 2001
Black Crowes Norfolk 2006
Neil Young & Friends 2000 tour in Raliegh NC (silver & gold tour)
My first time checking out neil and that is really what puts it up there. First time hearing powderfinger and so many other great songs live. not to mention WALK ON i never saw that one coming. then finishing off with mellow my mind. I was so damn happy.
The Mars Volta Tabernacle Atlanta GA 05 (Frances the mute tour)
Holy shit the place was insane. So much energy i loved it. I left soaked with sweat and happiness. They played for two hours straight non stop melting their songs together. (note i've seen them open for RHCP and SOAD and they were no where near as good as on this headlining tour that i saw)
Arcade Fire Variety Playhouse Atlanta GA Jan 05 (funeral tour)
I was amazed how good they were. When they came out in the crowd and played their last song standing right in front of me it was a musical high. The whole band went crazy all night long i loved it.
Helmet with the Melvins Music Farm Chaleston SC 96
They played unsung and everybody in the place lost their mind it was so much fun. Not to mention King Buzz throwing down. This was a great show.
Wilco Atlanta GA Fox Theatre 2004 ghost is born tour
they are like pearl jam they just put on a great show with great tunes.
Honorable mention My Morningy Jacket show first show of their tour for Z at the Roxy in Atlanta. Also i did not include any festivals.
Charlotte 03
Asheville 04
Atlanta 12
Greenville 16, Columbia 16
Seattle 18
Nashville 22
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Cg2SxWINGw
-Christopher Walken
you're=you are
your=showing ownership
The truth has a well known liberal bias.
-Stephen Colbert
2. David Bowie - 1972 Hollywood Palladium (Ziggy Stardust is born)
3. Pink Floyd - 1980 L.A. Sports Arena (The Wall... only played in L.A. and New York)
4. The Who - 1980 L.A. Sports Arena
5. Pink Floyd - 1978 Anaheim Stadium - Animals
...
Honorable mention:
Led Zeppelin - 1973 - The Forum (played 'Stairway'... no one knew it).
The Who - 1973 - The Forum (Quadophenia Tour)
David Bowie - 1974 - Universal (Outdoor) Ampitheater - Diamond Dogs
Pete Townshend/Ben Harper - 2007 - Hotel Cafe... less than 200 people for only 60 bucks
The Clash - 1977 - Hollywood Palladium - Opening band was an unknown band called 'The Police'
Queens Of The Stone Age - 2002 - Hollywood Palladium... been a stone ager ever since.
Foo Fighters - 2007 - Paladino's Bar - price=$0.00
Hail, Hail!!!
Janes Addiction - 1988 in L.A. (I would say right as they were beginning to take off)
Elton John - 1989 in London (Wembley)
The Who - 1989 in Birmingham, England ('The Kids are alright') Pete lost a finger tip that night...
Yes - 1991 in Seattle (25th anniversary tour)
Dead Can Dance - 2005 in Seattle (at the Paramount) - Never thought I would ever get the chance to see them. It was amazing!
Mojo
nine inch nails ('94, '95, '00, '05)
bob dylan ('01)
social distortion ('02)
rem ('03)
honorable mention: neil finn, pixies, the who, the stooges, sleater kinney, queens of the stone age