Best Concert you ever saw (other than Pearl Jam)?

anotherclone

REM in 1990-something in Arizona. I honestly can't remember the year. But a friend of mine and I got completely baked then decided to go to the concert and score tickets from a scalper on a whim. We paid about half price because the opening act had already started. Imagine my surprise when our seats were in the 2nd row in the center.

It was fucking amazing.

I have 100's but that one comes to mind.

Jack_C_Gregory

I've seen Mudhoney a few times, and they are probably one of the most energetic bands I have ever seen on a stage(especially when Mark is performing sans guitar).

Wolfmother was really good. I was really surprised that Andrew Stockdale could sing just as good live as he does on the record. They also did a really sweet cover of communication breakdown.

Queens of the Stone Age. Saw them in a venue that holds about 1,200. Great atmosphere and a great performance.

PJGARDEN

WeaponX655321 wrote:

I've seen Mudhoney a few times, and they are probably one of the most energetic bands I have ever seen on a stage(especially when Mark is performing sans guitar).

Wolfmother was really good. I was really surprised that Andrew Stockdale could sing just as good live as he does on the record. They also did a really sweet cover of communication breakdown.

Queens of the Stone Age. Saw them in a venue that holds about 1,200. Great atmosphere and a great performance.

Man i forgot about Wolfmother. That show blew me away and I wasn't expected to be blown away. It was a nice surprise.

ledvedderman

Either my first Bruce show last year, or my first Radiohead show...can't decide which is better

bharQ

the 2 ween shows i saw were the best shows ive seen period... if you haven't listened to them the only way to experience them is to see a show.. dinosaur jr and built to spill are up there too

that level of live music in small venues is the way to go... im sure if i seen pearl jam in a club it would rank that high as well (like that vic show last year)

armsraisedinavee

Besides Pearl Jam my top 3 concerts would be

1. Metallica (Godsmack opener) - 2004 - front row
2. AC/DC (buckcherry opener) - 2002 - 10th row
3. Rolling Stones (opener Pearl Jam - maybe cheating a little bit) - 2005

tybird

1) Drive-by Truckers-Dirt Underneath Tour 2007
2) Alison Krauss/Robert Plant-2008
3) Joan Jett/The Police-Ghost in the Machine tour 1982
4) Sleater-Kinney-The Woods Tour 2005 (small theater)
5) U2-Zoo TV Tour 1992
6) Stone Temple Pilots-their last tour before the current one
7) Sammy Hagar/ZZ Top-1983 Eliminator Tour
8) Styx-1983-Kilroy was Here Tour
9) Ozzy Osbourne-Bark at the Moon Tour
10) Guns N' Rose-Use Your Illusion Tour

cincybearcat

Live - Throwing Copper Tour
Scott Weiland - solo tour
Muse - many times, but specifically in a tiny club (Top Cats) in the 'Nati
Audioslave in Columbus...was a great show

I'm sure I missing a bunch

I'd say that Muse @ Top Cats was my fav non-PJ show...but that Scott Weialnd gig is a close 2nd.

mole1985

Audioslave - M.E.N absolutley blew me away.

armsraisedinavee

Forgot one: G3 Live - 2007 - Joe Satriani, John Petrucci, Paul Gilbert - best guitar players i have ever seen

i_am_mine

i was at the springsteen show in hamilton a couple months ago and it was SO amazing. it was my third time seeing him and this was the best i thought. the crowd was so into it. it was the first time he played hamilton i believe. after the show my voice was soar, my hands were red from clapping and my legs were soar from standing and rocking out. it was the classic bruce concert experience.

NickyNooch

Gwar

zircona1

So these are in no order....

1. Rolling Stones, Voodoo Lounge Tour 1994
2. Gloria Estefan, Evolution 1996 (I'm not kidding, it was like a huge party)
3. Prince, 1997 (when he was known as "The Artist", it's even on the ticket)
4. R.E.M., Up Tour 1999
5. Veruca Salt, 1997 (they were one of my favorite bands at that time)
6. Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band - both shows I've seen: The Rising tour, 2002 in St. Louis; and the show last March in Omaha
7. Arcade Fire and LCD Soundsystem, September 2007 in Kansas City
8. Moby, Play tour 1999
9. Radiohead, 2003 in St. Louis
10. Pearl Jam, Yield Tour, 1998 in St Louis!

NYCPJ

Here are a few others-

Neil Young/Sonic Youth/Social Distortion - early 90s (92?) Atlanta Omni
Aerosmith - Vets Columbus (3000 seat hall) 1978

sj.brodie

Springsteen - Madison Square Garden, NY 2007 Magic Tour (and i'm from Scotland!)

Since Zeppelin/Page&Plant have been mentioned a few times i thought i'd post this link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTT2x4o4ulM

Get_Right

impossible to pick one after more than 200 shows

Zoso

The Flaming Lips - Big Day Out 2003
Ryan Adams- Adelaide 2007
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds/Grinderman- Adelaide 2007

MarkerInTheSand

1. Wilco - 2.26.08, 9:30 Club, Washington DC
A 29 song, 2 encore show in the tiny 9:30 club. I was 3 people away from Nels. A bitchin setlist, awesome energy from the band, and a fantastic crowd. I've seen them 3 times, and this was easily the best. Such an awesome show.

2. Of Montreal/The National - 3.9.08, Langerado Music Festival
These were two seperate sets, but they were back to back on the same stage with only a small break inbetween, and the whole thing was a blur, so I consider them the same show. My friends and I were front row against the rail. Of Montreal's set was so trippy and unlike anything I've ever seen. They covered Shakedown Street, popped balloons filled with glitter over my head, and when they ended the set with "The Past is a Grotesque Animal," Kevin Barnes came out on the stage in a coffin full of shaving cream. Then he jumped down into the crowd, covered in shaving cream, and I got a nice facefull. Everyone in the front formed this shaving cream dance party! The National played after, and put on an amazingly tight performance. It didn't have the theatrics of Of Montreal's show, but was pure, emotional rock n' roll. Matt came into the crowd during Mr. November, and was singing in my face. Alligator is one of my favorite albums, so I just about died. Plus, after the show was over, I got Matt's setlist.

3. The Black Keys - 8.3.07, Lollapalooza
I can't wait to see these guys again this fall. Their set was just an hour of rock. And they rocked fucking hard. I've never heard them live before, and they realllllly brought the goods.

4. The Rolling Stones - 9.28.05, Pittsburgh PA
For the sake of this thread's rules, I'll ignore the fact that Pearl Jam opened and it was my first time seeing them . Seeing the Stones live was an experience. I couldn't believe they were still able to put on such a fun show. Rocks Off and Miss You were fantastic, not to mention Wild Horses with Eddie.

5. Dave Matthews Band - 6.27.04, Burgettstown PA
My 3rd DMB show (I've now seen them 10 times), and far and away the best. The summer 04 tour was their last great tour IMO, and I left this concert with a huge post-concert high. I'm not nearly into DMB as much now as I was then, but I remember freaking out when they played Recently, Drive In-Drive Out, and a great Fool To Think. Not to mention Boyd ripped Dancing Nancies up in the encore. It's a shame that this band has fallen off the way they have.

NYCPJ

MarkerInTheSand wrote:

1. Wilco - 2.26.08, 9:30 Club, Washington DC
A 29 song, 2 encore show in the tiny 9:30 club. I was 3 people away from Nels. A bitchin setlist, awesome energy from the band, and a fantastic crowd. I've seen them 3 times, and this was easily the best. Such an awesome show.

2. Of Montreal/The National - 3.9.08, Langerado Music Festival
These were two seperate sets, but they were back to back on the same stage with only a small break inbetween, and the whole thing was a blur, so I consider them the same show. My friends and I were front row against the rail. Of Montreal's set was so trippy and unlike anything I've ever seen. They covered Shakedown Street, popped balloons filled with glitter over my head, and when they ended the set with "The Past is a Grotesque Animal," Kevin Barnes came out on the stage in a coffin full of shaving cream. Then he jumped down into the crowd, covered in shaving cream, and I got a nice facefull. Everyone in the front formed this shaving cream dance party! The National played after, and put on an amazingly tight performance. It didn't have the theatrics of Of Montreal's show, but was pure, emotional rock n' roll. Matt came into the crowd during Mr. November, and was singing in my face. Alligator is one of my favorite albums, so I just about died. Plus, after the show was over, I got Matt's setlist.

3. The Black Keys - 8.3.07, Lollapalooza
I can't wait to see these guys again this fall. Their set was just an hour of rock. And they rocked fucking hard. I've never heard them live before, and they realllllly brought the goods.

4. The Rolling Stones - 9.28.05, Pittsburgh PA
For the sake of this thread's rules, I'll ignore the fact that Pearl Jam opened and it was my first time seeing them . Seeing the Stones live was an experience. I couldn't believe they were still able to put on such a fun show. Rocks Off and Miss You were fantastic, not to mention Wild Horses with Eddie.

5. Dave Matthews Band - 6.27.04, Burgettstown PA
My 3rd DMB show (I've now seen them 10 times), and far and away the best. The summer 04 tour was their last great tour IMO, and I left this concert with a huge post-concert high. I'm not nearly into DMB as much now as I was then, but I remember freaking out when they played Recently, Drive In-Drive Out, and a great Fool To Think. Not to mention Boyd ripped Dancing Nancies up in the encore. It's a shame that this band has fallen off the way they have.

I saw the Black Keys open for Radiohead in 2006 (small hall tour). They blew me away and I have been hooked ever since. their new album really cooks.

PatrickBateman

Faith no More @ Gample pavillion in Storrs, CT was great.