Favorite Band/Concert

[steve09ru]

I saw a thread posted about favorite metal band...so I was wondering everyones favorite band/concert they have been to...

i'll start with Bands--- 1.) Dave Matthews 2.) Tom Petty 3.) Jack Johnson 4.) Allman Brothers -->Bela Fleck, Old Crow Medicine Show
not top 5 but Bela Fleck is one of the most talented groups of musicians all put together (the bass, sax, and banjo solos are ridiculous...a must watch/listen if you haven't)

Concert--- Bonnaroo '05...all my favorites besides Petty...some of the greatest shows I have seen from these bands
2nd (Tom Petty at Merriweather with Black Crowes)...great opening and continued through the night with all the songs you could imagine

[zoony]

Fugazi at the peppermint beach club in '92 or '93 (can't remember) was the best show I've been to.

[d0ublestr0ker0ll]

Aerosmith at Verizon (F.K.A. MCI) Center in 1999, I believe. Best one I've seen.

Rush's "Vapor Trails" concert at Nissan had an astounding second set.

Bonnaroo 2004, The Dead killed. Dave Matthews did pretty well with a newly-formed band + Trey Anastacio.

[steve09ru]

Bonnaroo 2004, The Dead killed. Dave Matthews did pretty well with a newly-formed band + Trey Anastacio.

The Dead would be nice to see...Dave ended up playing with Robert Randolph and Warren Haynes...no words to describe that

[mammy487]

Have'nt been to to many concerts in my life but this friday I am going to see Kid Rock in Reading, PA. I am a big KR fan and I am getting more and more excited as the days start to countdown. Has anyone ever seen him live?

[d0ublestr0ker0ll]

The Dead would be nice to see...Dave ended up playing with Robert Randolph and Warren Haynes...no words to describe that

Ah yes, Haynes stole the show in '04. Got on stage with The Dead and Dave. He fit in amazingly with both. He, along with Derek Trucks are two of my favorite blues guitarists of present day.

[Fan since a Fetus]

The best show that I have been too was Porcupine Tree. They played for 2 1/2 hours and took one five minute break. It was incredible. They were pretty much flawless, plus they played songs that are not on any of their albums. It was a good time. One of the few shows where I didn't feel the need to get intoxicated.

The second best was Pantera, White Zombie, and Eye Hate God. What an incredible show that was.

[Mark The Homer]

Pink Floyd's Dark Side Of The Moon concert was pretty good. Of course, that was a ways back. :)

[RedlightG20]

The Killers @ the patriot center last year. I've seen over 40 bands live, this was by far the tops.

[USS Redskins]

Page & Plant in Cincy in 1995 - as close to Zeppelin as you can get at the time. Plant sounded like he was 25 again and Page was hitting the riffs on Rock & Roll like it was '73.... they had about 30 musicians from the Cincinnati orchestra with them as they played Kashmir for almost 25 minutes to close the show.

[ldysknzfn1]

Fave concerts: Tina Turner @ the Verizon Wireless AmphiTheater in Va Beach, The O'Jays in the same venue, Ashford & Simpson @ Scope in Norfolk many moons ago when I was young and in the Navy:D , Frankie Beverly and Maze @ the Hampton Coliseum years ago, Luther Vandross all 3 times that I saw him.


Fave Bands: Earth, Wind & Fire, Fleetwood Mac, Boston, Foreigner, Eagles and Rolling Stones.

[rincewind]

Man, I have no idea. My answer to both questions could change daily. A few favorite shows off the top of my head:


Yonder Mountain String Band - Lyons, CO 9/12/03. Was supposed to be my last show in CO. Got back stage pass, the band paid tribute to Johnny Cash and John Ritter, and this is the only show I've attended that has been released as an offical CD.


Phish - Camden, NJ 7/3/00 - Nothing like rain, an ampitheatre, fireworks, and KICK ASS Bathtub Gin. :)

[stwasm]

1) The Jacksons
2) Prince & The Revolution
3) The Dave Brubeck Quartet
4) Pieces of a Dream
5) Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam w/Full Force

[gbear]

Eddie From Ohio - they are a great local county/fold band. They sell out Wolf Trap periodically, but my favorite are the inside shows they do for smaller audiances (may 1500 people).

I loved seeing Inidgo Girls in concert. I didn't realize how different a lot of their music is from song to song. Nice.

Still the concert that I liked most was Tracy Chapman. Maybe it's just that I like her music, but she is a great performer too.

[Bang]

U2- ZOOTV, 1991 RFK... amazing show. I've never seen anything like it.

Ramones- Wax Museum, sometime in 1982.. not sure when it was, but oh my god they about blew that place up. Never saw a band with the energy that the Ramones could create.

Bruce Springsteen- each and every time I've seen him, the man is an amazing performer.

Paul Simon- Graceland tour, 1990 or so.. Beautiful show. Ladysmith Black Mombazo was worth the price to see.

David Bowie- 1988 at Meriweather Post.. Adrian Belew on guitar. Very cool indeed.

That's my top five

~Bang

[DGreenistheBest]

My favorite band is Jets to Brazil but my favorite concert was PGMG at the Black Cat. It was their farewell tour and they really delivered imo.

[Alvin_Walton40]

George Clinton and P Funk. Greatest live show on the planet.

[Mongo2365]

In no particular order:

The first time I saw Pantera (summer of 94)

The first Ozzfest here in New Mexico (summer 03)

The first time I saw Alice in Chains (Nov 06)

[Blackest Eyes]

my favorite concert is probably when I saw Opeth & Porcupine Tree at the 9:30 Club. My next favs are Iron Maiden at OzzFest and Katatonia with Daylight Dies at Jaxx.

[81artmonk]

My two fav concerts of all time would have to be

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Saw them during this CD's tour and they were so tight and sounded pretty much like the Cd live!!

My second which doesn't mean they are second just my second selection as both hold the first spot!

http://www.hardrock80.com/groupes/STRYPER/Soldiers%20Under%20Command.jpg

This tour was awesome!! Saw them 3 times, different venues and still rocked out!! Their next tour was a tie To Hell With The Devil, but the Soldiers under command tour was really, really good!!

[72SKINS]

Back in 1984 I had the chance to see the FIRM with Jimmy Page and Paul Rodgers , Chris slade and Tony Franklin in the front row sitting right in front of Jimmy as he pulled out his violin bow are jammed to his solo. An amazing concert best part the tickets only cost $14.50 plus a few hours standing in line to get them.

[Kilmer17]

Hey Bang, I was at the Bowie concert at Merriweather. Unreal show.

I saw Brian Wilson with a band and orchestra sitting at a table in front of the stage at Chastain Park in Atlanta around 2000. They played all of the famous Beach Boys songs plus tons of other stuff, then took a break, and came back out and played the entire Pet Sounds album start to finish. That would be my top.

A close 2nd would be the first Lallapalooza at Lake Fairfax in 89(?). Butthole Surfers. Rolllins band. Ice T with Body Count. Nine Inch Nails. Souixee and Banshees. Living Color. And Janes Addiction.

Other than that, I'd throw in-

Lords of Acid at the Masquerade in Atlanta sometime in the mid 90s. They went on stage at 3 in the moring and played til after 5. Crazy night.

Janes Addiction with Flea at some aircraft hanger in Atlanta around 97.

Every Music Midtown festival in Atlanta. From Dylan to The Stone Roses to George Clinton and Pfunk to Tony Bennett and Willie Nelson. Amazing variety of acts every year. Too bad they stopped them.

I'd also give honorable mention to The Jesus and Mary Chain at the Satellite Ballroom in Charlottesville around 89. Not that they were anything special, but the band they had opening the show blew everyone in the audience away. I remember looking around at people with their mouths open just knowing they were seeing the next great thing for the first time. I bought the bands album at the table in the back of the hall. Pretty Hate Machine. NIN before anyone knew them.

[Kosher Ham]

Have'nt been to to many concerts in my life but this friday I am going to see Kid Rock in Reading, PA. I am a big KR fan and I am getting more and more excited as the days start to countdown. Has anyone ever seen him live?

He opened for Eminem a few years back, it was pretty good. Certainly he had the benefit of it being a hometown crowd.



Michael Jackson (when he was still Black) Capital Centre 1984

Prince Purple rain tour Capital Centre (1984)

Went to both of those, I waited in line for tickets overnight for the MJ concert. Something I would never do these days. Good times and great shows though.


Van Halen a few months back was great.
Janet Jackson with Usher as the opener.
David Bowie, I was in the crowd that night too guys.
Motley Crue a few years ago, but an amazing show.
Eminem in Detriot his only US show that year.

I've been to a ton but really missed out on Sting, and a few others over the years.

[Kilmer17]

Sting sucked in concert.

The Police this past year though were phenominal.

[skinsfan44]

I will list my favorites (at least the ones I can remember :laugh: ) from each decade that I have been going to concerts.

1970's: ZZ Top, Aerosmith, Ted Nugent and Lynyrd Skynyrd RFK Stadium '77.
Van Halen, Ted Nugent Capital Center '78


1980's: Molly Hatchet, Outlaws at Capital Center '80.
Lynyrd Skynyrd Reunion Tour at Capital Center '87

1990's: Pink Floyd at RFK Stadium '94.
Lollapalooza (Metalica, Sound Garden, Screaming Trees, Ramons, Wu Tang Crew and so many more bands I can't remember them all) at Shenandoah Downs Race Track, Charlestown, WV '96

2000's: Judas Priest, Queensryche Nissan Pavilion '05.
Van Halen Verizon Center ‘07

[TGI Jef]

My Morning Jacket at Bonnaroo 2006
Arcade Fire at 9:30 Club a few years back
My Morning Jacket at the Tabernacle in Atl, GA in 2006
The National at the Black Cat in 2005
Neil Young at Constitution Hall this past November (went both nights, loved both nights)


those all come to my head pretty quick

[GibbsFactor]

The best concert I ever saw was Rage Against the Machine but I was trippin and those damn lights were ****ing awesome.

[MintHillSkinsFan]

Shows:


Jerry Garcia Band - Hampton Roads 1993

Rat Dog - Sunrise Musical Amphitheater 1996(I Know You Rider - AWESOME!!!)

DIO - Cap Center 1987

Further Festival - 1998? Arlo Guthrie, Bruce Hornsby, Rat Dog, Mickey Hart and Planet Drum, Black Crowes

[McMetal]

I'd also give honorable mention to The Jesus and Mary Chain at the Satellite Ballroom in Charlottesville around 89. Not that they were anything special, but the band they had opening the show blew everyone in the audience away. I remember looking around at people with their mouths open just knowing they were seeing the next great thing for the first time. I bought the bands album at the table in the back of the hall. Pretty Hate Machine. NIN before anyone knew them.

My college roomate went to that show and I still remember his rave review. He was a huge J&MC guy though.

I've been to so many metal shows I can scarcely remember them all. A few that stand out:

Meshuggah's first show on US soil at the Milwaukee Metalfest. The sheer anticipation was unparalleled.

The Gathering's appearance at MM, possibly also their first US appearance with Anneke, but I can't swear to it. I literally wept it was so amazing and beautiful...her voice is unmatched on this planet.

The Testament/Forbidden outdoor show at Wilmer's Park, MD. Crazy atmosphere...guys swinging from the stage risers, some dude next to us getting stomped, complete mayhem.

And without question, the At the Gates/Dissection show at Jaxx...unbelievably incredible performance with quite possibly two of the greatest metal bands of all time. I'll never forget reaching out to shake Jon Nodtveidt's hand after the set and he gave me his guitar pick. Freaking GODLY...

[Spartacus87]

I haven't been to many concerts...Pepper was really good down here in Tallahassee, I went to a couple HFStivals back in the day that were really solid...

I think my favorite concert will end up being Lupe Fiasco/Kanye West/N.E.R.D./Rihanna/CRS in Atlanta this May.

[Canadian Hog]

No questions asked, the best concerts ever:

1. The Black Crowes - their Fillmore run in San Francisco in '05.

2. The Black Crowes - their Hammerstein run in '05.

Freak 'N Roll !

[boysetsfire]

Killswitch Engage back in Jan. at the 930 club.
Deftones w/ Poison The Well back in 04 in New Orleans.

[USS Redskins]

Ramones - how could I forget - the 6 or 7 times I saw them in Georgetown in the 80's - once at Hammerjacks in 1990, once at American University.... Greatest live band ever.

Paul McCartney - RFK in 1991 or 92. That was really cool too.

[Temple]

Further Festival - 1998? Arlo Guthrie, Bruce Hornsby, Rat Dog, Mickey Hart and Planet Drum, Black Crowes

:cheers:

I've seen Arlo live 4 times: twice when I was in elementary school, this past summer at Wolf Trap with Richie Havens, and again in late '07 at the Birchmere.

He has never put on a bad show I've seen...

[SC_RedskinsFan]

Kid Rock was the best both times i've seen him. Last time was 3 weeks ago in Charleston SC, and we met him before the concert.

[Temple]

It's impossible to pick just one show...therefore, some of my own personal top shows must include:

Tool in Baltimore in '01,

Radiohead @ Merriweather in '03,

The Secret Machines @ the Black Cat in '05,

Feist and Grizzly Bear @ the 9:30 last May,

Andrew Bird and Dosh @ the Black Cat in '05,

The Yeah Yeah Yeahs @ the Black Cat in '06,

Sigur Rós @ Madison Square Garden in Feb. '06

[mboyd784]

Kid Rock was the best both times i've seen him. Last time was 3 weeks ago in Charleston SC, and we met him before the concert.

Did you meet him at the Waffle House or the Hooters?

Opeth, FTW.

[SC_RedskinsFan]

Did you meet him at the Waffle House or the Hooters?

Opeth, FTW.

That is funny b/c at the concert some people held up signs that said "meet us at the waffle house".

[DeanCollins]

My 1st will always be memorable and my favorite.

KISS 1978 at the Capital Centre I was a senior in High school I ironed my big fro straight (down to my shoulders) and was with 4 other brothas enjoying Gene Simmons and company

AC/DC, Boston, Doobie Brothers, Tangerine Bowl Orlando Florida 1979

Yes, Blue Oyster Cult San Francisco

Michael Jackson (when he was still Black) Capital Centre 1984

Prince Purple rain tour Capital Centre (1984)

NavyDave is pretty funky lol, guess living in Oxin hill will do that to you ;).
Been to a lot of good shows and hard to pick. Here's a couple. Muddy Waters at the Cellar door, Steely Dan 4th row Ice palace, Foreigner at the Bayou (private party), ZZ Top and SRV merriweather post , SRV and Jeff Beck 5th row Cap centre, ZZ Top and black crows 6th row Cap centre, G3, ZZ top and Pointblank SD sports arena, Rolling Stones voodo lounge Tampa stadium. But probably the best show was one of the first shows I saw at the Cap centre, the "holiday spectactular" B.O.C., Ted Nugent, Mountain, Rush, Reo Speedwagon march of '77 give or take a year :silly:.

[FuriousD]

HAWKWIND - The Space Ritual Tour. England. Somewhere around 1975 - 76 I think.

I was really into these guys at the time. The Space Ritual was a concept piece where the soundscapes, synthesisers, sung and spoken word, light show, drugs and the occasional naked woman came together to form an indelible impression on an 18 year old lad. And for you Metal fans,... pre Motorhead Lemmy on bass.

Ah, good times! :D

:helmet:

[sly]

Best concert:

Tool @ The Tabernacle in Atlanta, GA on May 15th, 2001.

This was the day Lateralus came out and also the first show of their first tour in 3 years. There was just so much anticipation ... a friend and I drove 8 hours from Virginia. Amazing time.

[Gracelander]

1.) Prince & The Revolution Purple Rain tour 1984 Cap Center
2.) Foreigner & Billy Squier 1982? Cap Center (my first concert)
3.) The Mavericks 1994 Wolf Trap


to many good ones to list, to many beers for me to possibly remember. :)

[McMetal]

HAWKWIND - The Space Ritual Tour. England. Somewhere around 1975 - 76 I think.

I was really into these guys at the time. The Space Ritual was a concept piece where the soundscapes, synthesisers, sung and spoken word, light show, drugs and the occasional naked woman came together to form an indelible impression on an 18 year old lad. And for you Metal fans,... pre Motorhead Lemmy on bass.

Ah, good times! :D

:helmet:

Dude, you win. That sounds amazing. I am a huge Hawkwind fan and it would have been awesome to see them in their heyday, especially with Lemmy.

:notworthy

[FuriousD]

Dude, you win. That sounds amazing. I am a huge Hawkwind fan and it would have been awesome to see them in their heyday, especially with Lemmy.

:notworthy

Thanks, I appreciate that. It wasn't my first concert ever but it was my first Hawkwind concert and a jaw-dropping "experience". No other concert I ever went to made that kind of impression on me.

:helmet:

[Blackest Eyes]

Opeth, FTW.

YESSSSS...Mikael is freaking hilarious when he talks to the crowd. They are usually always spot on when they play live as well. I met a all of the guys in the band after Damnation came out. It was pretty bad ass. They were all really nice guys too.

[GSF]

I've seen some pretty great shows over the years. Radiohead in Atlanta a few years ago was great. Pfunk at the Mosque in Richmond New Years eve back in the 90's was always awesome. I saw Run DMC with LL and the Beastie Boys at the DC collesium in the early 80's when I was about 15 or so. Tool at the Tabernacle in ATL was great as was Cake at the same place. I've seen James Brown play a few times at some pretty good venues. My all time favorite though was Bootsy Collins and the Rubber band at the Flood Zone in Richmond back in the mid 90's. That was the funkiest, heaviest, most thumpin' show I've ever seen. Bootsy blew up the sound system, literally. That show was awesome.

[fight4oldc]

Saw Primus at 9:30 club in the early 90's. Also Saw Depeche Mode at the Cap Center on the songs of faith and devotion tour which was incredible. Have seen them a million other times but that was the best unfortunately Dave was near death at the time and did his best work.

[fight4oldc]

RATM in Baltimore was a bloodbath on the floor but them and Gang Starr put on one hell of a show.

[RammsteinSkins]

Lil Wayne in Greensboro/Charlotte,cant remember which one.

[fight4oldc]

Hey Bang, I was at the Bowie concert at Merriweather. Unreal show.

I saw Brian Wilson with a band and orchestra sitting at a table in front of the stage at Chastain Park in Atlanta around 2000. They played all of the famous Beach Boys songs plus tons of other stuff, then took a break, and came back out and played the entire Pet Sounds album start to finish. That would be my top.

A close 2nd would be the first Lallapalooza at Lake Fairfax in 89(?). Butthole Surfers. Rolllins band. Ice T with Body Count. Nine Inch Nails. Souixee and Banshees. Living Color. And Janes Addiction.

Other than that, I'd throw in-

Lords of Acid at the Masquerade in Atlanta sometime in the mid 90s. They went on stage at 3 in the moring and played til after 5. Crazy night.

Janes Addiction with Flea at some aircraft hanger in Atlanta around 97.

Every Music Midtown festival in Atlanta. From Dylan to The Stone Roses to George Clinton and Pfunk to Tony Bennett and Willie Nelson. Amazing variety of acts every year. Too bad they stopped them.

I'd also give honorable mention to The Jesus and Mary Chain at the Satellite Ballroom in Charlottesville around 89. Not that they were anything special, but the band they had opening the show blew everyone in the audience away. I remember looking around at people with their mouths open just knowing they were seeing the next great thing for the first time. I bought the bands album at the table in the back of the hall. Pretty Hate Machine. NIN before anyone knew them.


You lucky SOB!!! I have seen NIN but much later on.