Top Five Live Perfomances You've Seen Other Than PJ

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)

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.

Mother Tongue

Die Ärzte

Beatsteaks

RHCP

The National

Schoki wrote:

Mother Tongue

Die Ärzte

Beatsteaks

RHCP

The National

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.

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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Fender_Man wrote:

In no particular order.




3) Led Zeppelin - Knebworth 1979 - Not their greatest performance, but an event I could write a book on.

NOW YOUR FUCKING TALKING!!!

Incubus (2002)
Bob Dylan (2001)
Our Lady Peace (2002?)
Sleater-Kinney (2003)
Sonic Youth (2000)

1) Neil Young & Crazy Horse (2001)
2) The White Stripes (2005)
3) REM (2001)
4) Living Colour (1994)
5) U2 (1998)

God this is hard....

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.

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
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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