Doug Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 I've already posted my top 10 (11, actually), but since it was so much fun I thought I'd continue the list to 20: 1. Pearl Jam, Columbia SC, 20162. Guided by Voices, Orlando, 2000 3. GbV, Gainesville, 2000 4. Green Day, Tampa, 1990 5. Green Day, Tampa, 1991 6. Fugazi, Washington DC, 19907. Samiam, Tampa, 1991 8. My Morning Jacket, St. Augustine, 2015 9. 7 Seconds, Tampa, 1986 10. Afghan Whigs, Tampa, 1992 11. The Wedding Present, Atlanta, 199612/13. GbV, Atlanta, 2001 (two consecutive nights at the Echo Lounge)14. GbV, Athens GA, 200215. Unrest, Tampa, 199316. Samiam, St. Petersburg FL, 199217. Wilco, Atlanta, 200418. MMJ, Myrtle Beach SC, 200819. Circle Jerks, St. Petersburg FL, 198920. Public Image Limited, St. Petersburg FL, 1987 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 2. Grateful dead October 1983 Hartford Awww yeah. I was at these, as well. The 10.15.83 still gives me shivers during the Space-> Stephen.....I (and everyone else) knew they'd dusted it off at MSG a few nights earlier and the whole place was palpably on the edge of their collective seat... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vacant Horizon Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 I love these lists...I have to contribute (in no particular order): Bon Iver - 4/11/2008, Madison, WI | Stage DoorPhish - 6/10/12, Manchester, TN | Bonnaroo [Passes, stage seating]The Other Ones - 8/3/2002, East Troy WI | Alpine ValleyAC/DC - 3/5/1996, Milwaukee, WI | Bradley CenterAerosmith - 8/5/1994, Milwaukee, WI | Marcus Ampitheatre [FIRST SHOW EVER]Tom Petty / Pearl Jam - 6/29/2006, Milwaukee, WI | Marcus AmpitheatreFoxy Shazam - 12/30/12, Chicago | Bottom LoungeAutumn Defense - 2/21/2014, Chicago | SchubasBruce Hornsby - 8/12/2016, Eau Claire, WI | Eaux Claires Festival [played "The Way It Is" in its entirety]Gov't Mule - 2/3/2010, Milwaukee, WI | The Rave I've seen Autumn Defense several times and they are excellent. The best was the Circles tour. The bass player for that tour was an old acquaintance and I got to chat with John a bit. They played Big Star's You Can't Have me. Awesome! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Plumplechook Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 These are my most memorable concert experiences - in no particular order. Rod Stewart and the Faces, Auckland NZ, 1975Rory Gallagher, Wellington NZ, 1975Graham Parker and the Rumour, Wellington NZ, 1979Souxie and the Banshees (Robert Smith on guitar), Wellington NZ, 1983Elvis Costello and the Attractions, Wellington NZ, 1982Roxy Music, Wellington NZ, 1976Echo and the Bunnymen, Wellington NZ, 1981David Bowie, Auckland NZ, 1978J Geils Band, Academy of Music New York, 1977The Clash, London, 1980The Go-Betweens, London, 1986Wilco, Sydney, 2007The Who, Hunter Valley NSW, 2009Queens of the Stone Age, Sydney, 2008Neil Young, Sydney, 2009Page and Plant, Sydney, 1996Jethro Tull, Auckland NZ, 1974Crowded House, Portsmouth UK, 1993Steely Dan, Sydney, 2009Ryan Adams and the Cardinals, Sydney, 2009Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Sydney, 2014Iggy and the Stooges, Byron Bay NSW, 2013REM, London, 1984War On Drugs, Sydney, 2014Deerhunter, Sydney, 2009 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
remphish1 Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 These are my most memorable concert experiences - in no particular order. Rod Stewart and the Faces, Auckland NZ, 1975Rory Gallagher, Wellington NZ, 1975Graham Parker and the Rumour, Wellington NZ, 1979Souxie and the Banshees (Robert Smith on guitar), Wellington NZ, 1983Elvis Costello and the Attractions, Wellington NZ, 1982Roxy Music, Wellington NZ, 1976Echo and the Bunnymen, Wellington NZ, 1981David Bowie, Auckland NZ, 1978J Geils Band, Academy of Music New York, 1977The Clash, London, 1980The Go-Betweens, London, 1986Wilco, Sydney, 2007The Who, Hunter Valley NSW, 2009Queens of the Stone Age, Sydney, 2008Neil Young, Sydney, 2009Page and Plant, Sydney, 1996Jethro Tull, Auckland NZ, 1974Crowded House, Portsmouth UK, 1993Steely Dan, Sydney, 2009Ryan Adams and the Cardinals, Sydney, 2009Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Sydney, 2014Iggy and the Stooges, Byron Bay NSW, 2013REM, London, 1984War On Drugs, Sydney, 2014Deerhunter, Sydney, 2009Where you living these days? Nz? Great list Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 These are my most memorable concert experiences - in no particular order. Rod Stewart and the Faces, Auckland NZ, 1975Rory Gallagher, Wellington NZ, 1975Graham Parker and the Rumour, Wellington NZ, 1979Souxie and the Banshees (Robert Smith on guitar), Wellington NZ, 1983Elvis Costello and the Attractions, Wellington NZ, 1982Roxy Music, Wellington NZ, 1976Echo and the Bunnymen, Wellington NZ, 1981David Bowie, Auckland NZ, 1978J Geils Band, Academy of Music New York, 1977The Clash, London, 1980The Go-Betweens, London, 1986Wilco, Sydney, 2007The Who, Hunter Valley NSW, 2009Queens of the Stone Age, Sydney, 2008Neil Young, Sydney, 2009Page and Plant, Sydney, 1996Jethro Tull, Auckland NZ, 1974Crowded House, Portsmouth UK, 1993Steely Dan, Sydney, 2009Ryan Adams and the Cardinals, Sydney, 2009Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Sydney, 2014Iggy and the Stooges, Byron Bay NSW, 2013REM, London, 1984War On Drugs, Sydney, 2014Deerhunter, Sydney, 2009not a single Flying Nun band? Man you were well suited to see a Gordons gig. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dmada Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Awww yeah. I was at these, as well. The 10.15.83 still gives me shivers during the Space-> Stephen.....I (and everyone else) knew they'd dusted it off at MSG a few nights earlier and the whole place was palpably on the edge of their collective seat...Amazing energy. For some reason the Dead almost always put on a great show in Hartford. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
worldrecordplayer Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Amazing energy. For some reason the Dead almost always put on a great show in Hartford. Quite true. We caught many great Hartford shows, including the May '77 show that was officially released as "To Terrapin." Also one of the weirdest shows (at least for us), Colt Park. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Quite true. We caught many great Hartford shows, including the May '77 show that was officially released as "To Terrapin." Also one of the weirdest shows (at least for us), Colt Park.What was weird about the Colt Park show? I caught the Hartford '82 Earthquake Space show, too. That was cool weird... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dmada Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 What was weird about the Colt Park show? I caught the Hartford '82 Earthquake Space show, too. That was cool weird...That 82 show is one of my all time favs. It has it all IMHO. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
worldrecordplayer Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 What was weird about the Colt Park show? I caught the Hartford '82 Earthquake Space show, too. That was cool weird... You must not have been standing with us when that electrified guy with the eyeballs rolling out of his head sidled up to us with a pipe filled with some psychedelic white powder Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Heartbreak Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Man, I love it when the Deadheads come in and just take over a thread. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Man, I love it when the Deadheads come in and just take over a thread. Like their own personal parking lot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 You must not have been standing with us when that electrified guy with the eyeballs rolling out of his head sidled up to us with a pipe filled with some psychedelic white powder Big time electricity. The rest of my night turned into the Touch of Grey video. About 11 years before its time ⚡⚡ Sent from my iPad using TapatalkStanding with you?! I WAS that guy!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Standing with you?! I WAS that guy!!It might have been me, via the time travelling I was doing during my first run of shows at Alpine Valley in '89. I haven't seen a better explanation for the "lost time" I experienced during that 4 show run. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Like their own personal parking lot.we need more of these sorts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Doctor B Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 I have been to many great concerts. The Who in 1973. Allman Brothers before that. Wilco many times. I am only going with one, however. 1972, Chicago. I was in Chicago for a forensics summer program at Northwestern. One Saturday we were bused to supposedly a Melanie concert. You old guys may remember her. However, she had canceled. Instead, they booked Howling Wolf. We were all in HS and really stupid. We had never heard of this guy. Stupid jokes. The Wolf comes on and just kills it. Past his prime but , God, what a concert. The band, unreal. Much of it he was sitting with a hankie and the microphone. Numerous standing ovations. He died a few years later. I feel privileged for seeing him. It started a lifelong fascination with the blues and rock history. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Plumplechook Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 Where you living these days? Nz? Great listLiving in Sydney now. Born and raised in NZ and that's where my formative musical experiences were. Those early concerts for a impressionable young mind are mindblowing.not a single Flying Nun band? Man you were well suited to see a Gordons gig.Remiss of me because love Flying Nun. I could keep that list going and would certainly include The Bats and The Chills. XTC, Wellington NZ, 1980Prince, London, 1987The Bats, Sydney 2010,John Martyn, Wellington NZ, 1977The Chills, London 1988Little Feat, Wellington NZ, 1976Split Enz, Wellington NZ, 1975Lou Reed (Berlin Show), Sydney, 2007Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, London, 1985My Morning Jacket, Sydney, 2009Ian Hunter and Mick Ronson, London, 1989Paul Kelly and Neil Finn, Sydney, 2013B B King, Wellington NZ, 1976Fat White Family, Wellington NZ, 2016The Birthday Party, Wellingon NZ, 1983 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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