Atticus Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 1. Wilco/Tweedy LRS2. Cowboy Junkies (shows from black-eyed man and prior)3. My Morning Jacket (I'd watch him play anything, anytime)4. J Mascis/Dinosaur Jr. (volume rib damage plus heart-breaking notes)5. Snodrass/Price (most real and earnest performance I ever witnessed)5.1 Chris Whitley (one time, solo performance)5.2 Morphine5.3 Soulhat Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bsr8j Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Drive-By TruckersGusterThe Whoemmet swimming (local VA band)Bruce Springsteen Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 this is a question which can't be answered with just 5 responses...i've seen way too many great performances to whittle it down to five, but if that's the price of entry here goes: butthole surfersneil youngjohn zorn (masada quartet)the jesus lizardthe verlaines Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hardwood floor Posted March 11, 2009 Author Share Posted March 11, 2009 Yes i really should have Yes in my top-5 i'll remove dire straits saw yes 17 times -- at their worst, they were great ... at their best, just mindblowing Quote Link to post Share on other sites
augurus Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 RadioheadWilcoFiery FurnacesGrizzly BearPearl Jam Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kalle Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 WilcoNeil YoungRyan Adams & The CardinalsREMHayden Funny on how we all have a lot of similar bands, the best really are the best it seems. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Killer Whales Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Bruce SpringsteenWilcoRadiohead (Hail to the Thief tour)My Morning JacketOkkervil River Honorable mentions to The Hold Steady and Pearl Jam Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moe_Syzlak Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 This thread isn't helping to soothe my seething-just-below-the-surface rage that events have conspired to keep me from seeing Radiohead for all these years. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Plumplechook Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Wilco (well duh!)Queens of the Stoneage (like a force of nature live)The Pixies (saw them on their reunion tour a couple of years back and they were better than when I last saw them 15 years ago)Crowded House (one of the few bands who regularly manage to break down the barriers between the band and audience)Rory Gallagher (one of the first concerts I saw back in 1975 and it's still etched on my brain)Graham Parker and the Rumour (in the late 70s/early 80s these guys were unbeatable)J Geils Band (the tightest, most dynamic live band I ever saw)The Datsuns (old school rock and roll done with homour and panache - break out those air guitars!)Ryan Adams and the Cardinals (hit and miss really - saw him two years and it sucked - but saw last month in Sydney and he and the band were on fire - a terrific show)Neil Young (finally saw him in concert a few weeks ago in Sydney and was blown away - age shall not weary him!)The Black Keys (I find them a bit dull and stodgy on record - but on stage they build up an amazing head of steam)Lou Reed (specifically the Berlin show he put on here in Sydney a couple of years back as part of the Sydney festival. I think this is the best live concert I have ever seen) Thats more then 5 - but what the heck. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Smith Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 I just picked the first few concerts that came to mind. But on the list also would be: Yes (Squire, Anderson, Howe, Wakeman & White)SpringsteenAfghan WhigsThe Alarm - Maybe 30 people there.Dino JrStonesGenesisELPPeter ToshThe Who - First farewell tour 2x in 82. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hardwood floor Posted March 11, 2009 Author Share Posted March 11, 2009 I just picked the first few concerts that came to mind. But on the list also would be: Yes (Squire, Anderson, Howe, Wakeman & White) a lot of people love bruford, but that lineup kicked ass Genesis with gabriel or phil? i saw both and they were vastly different but both mind-blowing. the first few phil-led tours were incredible, but nothing like the lamb tour and live musical box with peter singing ELP saw 'em about 8 times and always dazzling. what emerson was able to do live was insane. lake an underrated singer too. and palmer was a powerhouse. was just listening to a live pirates from the works tour ... just phenomenal Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Knepps Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 No Order Sigur RosBruce Springsteen & E Street BandNeil Young (Esp on his last tour WOW!)WilcoAllman Bros Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mountain bed Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Go for it! Buck the system! I picked 15.Ok, I'll try again - in no order (except the first one ) Grateful DeadZappaMilesPhishDavid Nelson BandCrimsonELPYesBowieJohn McLaughlin (w/ Trelok Gurtu)Return To ForeverJeff BeckNels Cline SingersAllmansString Cheese IncidentThe WhoWilcoNeil Young - you pick which backup band - I love em allRushSabbath (Black & Blue Tour '80 - best metal show ever, imo) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
froggie Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 wilcopage/plantroger watersed kuepperweird al yankovic Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Smith Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 a lot of people love bruford, but that lineup kicked ass with gabriel or phil? i saw both and they were vastly different but both mind-blowing. the first few phil-led tours were incredible, but nothing like the lamb tour and live musical box with peter singing saw 'em about 8 times and always dazzling. what emerson was able to do live was insane. lake an underrated singer too. and palmer was a powerhouse. was just listening to a live pirates from the works tour ... just phenomenal Bruford was long gone before I ever even heard of Yes. Oh well. Genesis was Phil - I saw them 2x on the and then there were three tour. Good show but lost interest in them shortly after that. I saw them once on the works tour. It was pretty entertaining, quite pompus but Palmer was stunning with his acrobatic drumming. Zappa Forgot I saw him 2x in one day. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Frank Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Roger Waters (Performing 'The Wall' in Berlin 1990)Neil Young (Finsbury Park early nineties)The Jayhawks (At the Borderline Club in London, early nineties)My Morning Jacket (Manchester Acadamy 2008)Bob Dylan (Brixton Acadamy 1995?) That Dylan show was amazing. Elvis Costello was support. Of the current acts I would definately say My Morning Jacket, along with Wilco, are the best around. G Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Neil Young with Book T was an amazing show. Radiohead is a band I still have not seen. Still no Drive by Truckers yet either. 2 bands I must see someday. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CortezTheKiller Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 My family rents a house over the summer in Cape Elizabeth, a few towns over from Portland....I love that whole area. Portland is great, very laid back, and never overly crowded....you ever been to Becky's?My in-laws own a place on one of the islands in Casco Bay. Portland is a GREAT little seaside city. Perfect place to spend a long weekend. Becky's is a great little breakfast joint. I'm also a big fan of watching the Red Sox @ The Dry Dock. Enterprise Records on Congress St. is one of the best used vinyl joints I've been to. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Bruce Springsteen and the E Street BandWilco INXSJ. Geils BandCheap Trick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 J. Geils BandNice. I never had the chance. I'm holding out hope that they'll decide to cash in with a reunion tour -- that'd be one reunion tour I'd pay good money to see. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Smith Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 I totally forgot ACDC on the Back In Black tour. Great show! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
embiggen Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 The Cramps - 1993, 328 Performance Hall, NashvilleThe Ramones - 1989, Bogarts, CincinnatiWilco - 2005 - 930 Club, DCThe Flaming Lips - 2000 - outdoor venue, NashvilleNine Inch Nails - 1994 - Woodstock '94 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Jonathan Richman - every time that I've seen him Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NightOfJoy Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Me too. My friend and I snuck in a camcorder which we wrapped in a plastic bag and placed on the bottom of a cooler (the venue allowed coolers). We videotaped the whole show and security didn't seem to care. I saw them the first time they played Chicago (at Metro) with Mudhoney and Bullet LaVolta.....I didnt get what the big deal was. Mudhoney, on the other hand, was very good. Then I saw them open for Neil Young when he had Booker T and the MGs backing him and I still didnt "get" it. Oh well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
M. (hristine Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Out of body experience shows: Springsteen ~ 1978Neil Young ~ 1979Pretenders ~ 1979Tom Waits ~ 1980David Lindley ~ 1982 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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