Fave bands you've seen in concert?

amandajane · 01-18-2008, 02:18 AM

I'll start, Chilli Peppers (yeah man), Metallica (seen 'em live five times, lol) Gun'n'Roses (seen em live too - with Brian May), Faith No More (they were awesome live too) and Bon Jovi (they sung the clouds away in Milton Keynes Bowl)

You next?

kav122 · 01-18-2008, 04:56 AM

Dave Matthews band is my all time favorite in concert. Ben Harper is awesome, Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, and if you are ever in Nashville, TN on a Wednesday night, the Wooten Brothers are the best

Oh, yeah, most surprising:

Barenaked Ladies--SO MUCH FUN, man, they put on a good show
Blues Traveler--HORRIBLE, I thought they would be good, but NO, they weren't

Haha, I haven't been to a concert in a few years, so no new popular bands for me

Megan · 01-18-2008, 05:09 AM

I am so reluctant to see musicians live. Why? Because I've been disappointed so many times. Lately, if a performer is planning a show in town, I check out YouTube for concert videos, just to see how they are. I'm definitely glad I did, as I chose not to buy a $50 ticket to see a group play based on their terrible YouTube performances (their album rocks) and the reviews after the concert were awful.

That said, the best performers I've seen live have definitely been Simon and Garfunkel and James Taylor. I've seen JT in concert twice, and he always puts on a great show.

Joanne · 01-18-2008, 06:47 AM

I've been to more concerts than I can remember but some of the best ones were:

Godsmack
Metallica
The Ramones
Pink Floyd
Ace Frehley (solo)
KISS (1977)

plor · 01-18-2008, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amandajane

I'll start, Chilli Peppers (yeah man), Metallica (seen 'em live five times, lol) Gun'n'Roses (seen em live too - with Brian May), Faith No More (they were awesome live too) and Bon Jovi (they sung the clouds away in Milton Keynes Bowl)

You next?

Bon Jovi was the greatest concert I've ever seen. I don't know if any concert could live up to it.

72Tiger · 01-18-2008, 01:52 PM

1. Lyle Lovett and his Big Band
2. Cowboy Mouth
3. Fred Eaglesmith
4. My Morning Jacket
5ATodd Snider
5B Wilco

flibberty jibbit · 01-18-2008, 02:27 PM

Bruce Springsteen and BareNaked Ladies. I saw Bruce in '96, he and the band were amazing. BNL are just a fun, entertaining band to watch.

And the best from my youth - Funny enough, David Lee Roth. Not the best singer, or the best musician, but he loved performing and was a great entertainer.

1littlething · 01-18-2008, 02:31 PM

I rarely ever get to go see bands live. Last year I got to see Rise Against, they are amazing live.

Gootsy · 01-18-2008, 03:33 PM

When I was a kid I went to a Weird Al concert. I'm not kidding

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Not really that keen on concerts, but I do wish I went to the last NIN one. I heard from too many people that it was just amazing. And I watched the DVD from the concert, and was jealous.

Jess · 01-18-2008, 08:27 PM

In 2004 I had the luck to see Coldplay and Rilo Kiley live only an hour away from where I live (which I thought was nearly impossible, considering how mainstream Coldplay is). It was a mindblowing experience - Coldplay puts on a great show, and I realized how much better Rilo Kiley is live than in studio. I wish I could also put Death Cab For Cutie on this list, although I came down with strep a few days before the show

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amandajane Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 490 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Reputation: (287)	Fave bands you've seen in concert? I'll start, Chilli Peppers (yeah man), Metallica (seen 'em live five times, lol) Gun'n'Roses (seen em live too - with Brian May), Faith No More (they were awesome live too) and Bon Jovi (they sung the clouds away in Milton Keynes Bowl) You next?

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Megan Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 321 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Reputation: (63)	I am so reluctant to see musicians live. Why? Because I've been disappointed so many times. Lately, if a performer is planning a show in town, I check out YouTube for concert videos, just to see how they are. I'm definitely glad I did, as I chose not to buy a $50 ticket to see a group play based on their terrible YouTube performances (their album rocks) and the reviews after the concert were awful. That said, the best performers I've seen live have definitely been Simon and Garfunkel and James Taylor. I've seen JT in concert twice, and he always puts on a great show. __________________ Counting My Pennies

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Joanne Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Originally from New York City, now in Florida since 2002. Posts: 131 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Reputation: (43)	I've been to more concerts than I can remember but some of the best ones were: Godsmack Metallica The Ramones Pink Floyd Ace Frehley (solo) KISS (1977) __________________ My Myspace Page Forever Parents Adoption Shop

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flibberty jibbit Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 24 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Reputation: (11)	Bruce Springsteen and BareNaked Ladies. I saw Bruce in '96, he and the band were amazing. BNL are just a fun, entertaining band to watch. And the best from my youth - Funny enough, David Lee Roth. Not the best singer, or the best musician, but he loved performing and was a great entertainer. __________________ "What I dream of is an art of balance." --Henri Matisse

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Jess Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 82 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Reputation: (20)	In 2004 I had the luck to see Coldplay and Rilo Kiley live only an hour away from where I live (which I thought was nearly impossible, considering how mainstream Coldplay is). It was a mindblowing experience - Coldplay puts on a great show, and I realized how much better Rilo Kiley is live than in studio. I wish I could also put Death Cab For Cutie on this list, although I came down with strep a few days before the show __________________ Smarter Living

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kav122 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 526 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Reputation: (243)	Dave Matthews band is my all time favorite in concert. Ben Harper is awesome, Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, and if you are ever in Nashville, TN on a Wednesday night, the Wooten Brothers are the best Oh, yeah, most surprising: Barenaked Ladies--SO MUCH FUN, man, they put on a good show Blues Traveler--HORRIBLE, I thought they would be good, but NO, they weren't Haha, I haven't been to a concert in a few years, so no new popular bands for me

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72Tiger Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 301 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Reputation: (38)	1. Lyle Lovett and his Big Band 2. Cowboy Mouth 3. Fred Eaglesmith 4. My Morning Jacket 5ATodd Snider 5B Wilco

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1littlething Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 49 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Reputation: (10)	I rarely ever get to go see bands live. Last year I got to see Rise Against, they are amazing live.

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Gootsy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 283 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Reputation: (24)	When I was a kid I went to a Weird Al concert. I'm not kidding . Not really that keen on concerts, but I do wish I went to the last NIN one. I heard from too many people that it was just amazing. And I watched the DVD from the concert, and was jealous.

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