What concert did you recently attend?

[dsa_shea]

They Might Be Giants last night in Tulsa with the opening act of Jonathan Coulton.

[mdc3000]

Tool a week ago in Toronto.

[SoSpacey]

I saw TMBG a year ago and will probably see them again next month. Great show. So much fun. Especially the confetti cannon at the end :)

Concert season starts for me this month. Saw Black Taxi abut a week ago and Mike Gordon from Phish at a free event celebrating Brian Eno's Apollo the week before.

[asianxcore]

Last night: Ghost/Blood Ceremony/Ancient VVisdom (San Francisco)

[FatTony]

Banner Pilot and Broadway Calls last Friday.

[KillerCannibal]

Don't we already have this thread going?

Oh well...

Secret Chiefs 3 on 1/28/12

[inri222]

Cro-Mags
Supertouch
Subzero

12/30/2011 in NYC

[macnorton]

Reserved for Refused @ Terminal 5 4/23/12

[CharlieK]

Old 97's in Charlottesville, VA. Rhett Miller did a great acoustic set before the band took the stage.

[Jason]

Last thing I saw was TSO on December 23. Probably won't see anything until Van Halen in a couple of months. I hate dry spells :(

[dsa_shea]

Don't we already have this thread going?


I tried to find a thread but couldn't so I started one. I know we have a thread somewhere that you list all of the performers you have seen in concert. Anyways, we have our tickets for The Black Keys in April (Tulsa) and I'm thinking about seeing Reverend Horton Heat in a couple of weeks (Tulsa).

[kmcrowl]

Megadeth,Motorhead,Volbeat, and Lacuna Coil at MSG NYC 01/28/2012

[The Black]

Mastodon, seeing them tonight in my hometown! (thank god cause it's snowing like mad.)

Catched them a couple of weeks ago too, so I know I'm in for another treat.

[woofman]

The Descendents in Denver @ the Fillmore. Incredible show!

Milo even said they were filming it for an upcoming documentary.

[Dean Kousoulas]

Five Finger Death Punch, early December.

[sherm42]

The Eagles at the MGM Grand last November.

[Decker]

The Eagles at the MGM Grand last November.

How was that show? I wanted to see them, but those tix were awful pricey and I saw them there a few years back (last row seats, unfortunately).

My last show was Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band at Mandalay Bay, on NYE.

[rhpsozzy]

Nightwish at the Universal Amphitheater on January 21st. Awesome show!

[roughdraft_zero]

Monday, January 23rd at Slim's in San Francisco: Ash Borer, Worm Ouroboros and Wolves in the Throne Room. Worm Ouroboros slayed, Ash Borer and Wolves in the Throne Room mostly bored, which was contrary to my previous track records with them both.

[hippie68]

Mat Kearney in Orlando. One of my favorite artists. Not very well known.

[sherm42]

How was that show? I wanted to see them, but those tix were awful pricey and I saw them there a few years back (last row seats, unfortunately).

My last show was Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band at Mandalay Bay, on NYE.

Amazing and worth every penny. They sounded pristine and did not play a single new track. All classics from start to finish. Joe Walsh kicked major ass playing his solo tracks.

[atlantamoi]

Diamond Rugs debut show in December (members of Black Lips, Deerhunter, Black Lips and, oddly, Steve Berlin of Los Lobos).

[Meathead]

Primus in October and again this coming Wednesday in NYC.

[Ringmaster]

I saw The Cure play at the Pantages Theater in Los Angeles on their 2nd night of their "Reflections" tour this past November. I consider it the best concert I have ever experienced live.

[adrenaline78]

Megadeth,Motorhead,Volbeat, and Lacuna Coil at MSG NYC 01/28/2012

They'll be here next weekend. Should be fun if I can get off of work.

[Hokeyboy]

Saw Judas Priest, Black Label Society, and Thin Lizzy on 12/1... great show all around.

[Boot]

Diamond Rugs debut show in December (members of Black Lips, Deerhunter, Black Lips and, oddly, Steve Berlin of Los Lobos).

I think you mean Deer Tick, not Deerhunter.

Recent concerts:

Deer Tick, Dr. Dog, Avett Brothers

[atlantamoi]

I think you mean Deer Tick, not Deerhunter.

You're right. My bad. I wish it had been Deerhunter instead. Love that band.

[Quake1028]

The Civil Wars
Zach Williams & The Bellow

2/2/12
Ferguson Hall
Tampa, FL

[majorjoe23]

Jeff Mangum Saturday night in Minneapolis. Amazing.

[starman9000]

Jeff Mangum Saturday night in Minneapolis. Amazing.

I was there too. :)

Was quite the show, he really sounded good, though I guess some of the songs really were missing out on the full band sound when they got to their "rocking" parts. I wonder how that is going to translate at Coachella?

I was glad to get some Elf Power too, didn't even realize those guys were going to be there.

[walletboyniac]

Megadeth,Motorhead,Volbeat, and Lacuna Coil at MSG NYC 01/28/2012

I saw them the night before, at Mohegan Sun in CT. Did Motorhead play a really short set? They played maybe 8 songs here:

Bomber
Damage Case
newer song I didn't recognize
The One to Sing the Blues
Going to Brazil
Killed By Death
Ace of Spades
Overkill

Am I forgetting one? Metropolis maybe? Anyway, it was short. Before Overkill, Lemmy said "We've got one more. Sorry."

[alanstar@erols.com]

I saw them the night before, at Mohegan Sun in CT. Did Motorhead play a really short set? They played maybe 8 songs here:

Am I forgetting one? Metropolis maybe? Anyway, it was short. Before Overkill, Lemmy said "We've got one more. Sorry."

Mohegan Sun has a strict curfew for a lot of their concerts, so it wouldn't surprise me if it was shorter than most of the tour. I remember Peter Frampton touring last year, performing 2 full sets (about 3 hours) at most locations; except for the Mohegan Sun show, where it was specifically listed as being a shorter, 1-set show because of curfew.

[PenguinJoe]

Matt & Kim

[dex14]

Matt and Kim are amazing live...seen them 3 times now.

I go to alooooot of shows.

Finished out 2011 with 2 Brand New shows (one being their NYE show), Gaslight Anthem (w/ Springsteen appearance), Thursday.

Saw this great up and coming band in January called He's My Brother She's My Sister for the second time. They opened for Alexander Ebert and blew me away, had to see them headline. Check them out.

Upcoming - Cults, Jane's Addiction, Black Keys/Arctic Monkeys, 5 Springsteen shows, Of Monsters And Men, possibly RHCP (depending if they play Lolla or not)

[SoSpacey]

Matt and Kim are amazing live...seen them 3 times now.

I got to alooooot of shows.

Finished out 2011 with 2 Brand New shows (one being their NYE show), Gaslight Anthem (w/ Springsteen appearance), Thursday.

Saw this great up and coming band in January called He's My Brother She's My Sister for the second time. They opened for Alexander Ebert and blew me away, had to see them headline. Check them out.

Upcoming - Cults, Jane's Addiction, Black Keys/Arctic Monkeys, 5 Springsteen shows, Of Monsters And Men, possibly RHCP (depending if they play Lolla or not)

I was at that Gaslight show as well. I'll probably be at Jane's depending on where you are seeing them. Maybe The Black Keys and possibly RHCP.

http://irocktheshot.com/2011/12/photos-the-gaslight-anthem-bruce-sprigsteen-at-convention-hall-12-09-11/

Anthrax/Testament last night. Testament was eh, Anthrax was pretty good again. Not my style of music but I can appreciate a good show.

I'm a music photographer so my shows are a mix between work and pleasure.

This Month:
Sleigh Bells (shooting/seeing)
Rascal Flatts (shooting)
The Kills (shooting/seeing)
Van Halen (seeing)

[dex14]

Jane's at the Wellmont. Your shots are great man. And your write up on Gaslight was so true. I was at the Summerstage show...and even shows before that. All people do, especially ones in NJ are spread rumors at the shows. Its pretty annoying.

[SoSpacey]

Jane's at the Wellmont. Your shots are great man. And your write up on Gaslight was so true. I was at the Summerstage show...and even shows before that. All people do, especially ones in NJ are spread rumors at the shows. Its pretty annoying.

I should be at that Wellmont show. I live 5 minutes away. I wont know until a couple weeks before the show.

Funny, before the Convention Hall show he never even played with them on stage in the US. Maybe I am wrong.

At the Summer Stage show there was a black Escalade parked behind the stage in the lot but the fence was open, the driver was standing outside and there was someone inside. Everyone in VIP was yapping about Bruce being in the car so I couldnt take my eyes off it.

[movieking]

They Might Be Giants last night in Tulsa with the opening act of Jonathan Coulton.

What did you think of Jonathan Coulton? Did you know who he was prior to the show? I'm a big Coulton fan...

[Apple Gooncha]

I don't get to as many concerts as I'd like, so, my most recent one was 3 months ago in Indianapolis:

Between the Buried and Me
Animals as Leaders
Tesseract

[Chrisedge]

Saw Van Halen's Dress Rehearsal the other night (2-8-2012)...videos posted in that thread.

[woofman]

I don't get to as many concerts as I'd like, so, my most recent one was 3 months ago in Indianapolis:

Between the Buried and Me
Animals as Leaders
Tesseract

I just recently discovered Animals as Leaders and can't stop listening to their latest CD. I REALLY want to see them live now!

On a related note I hope to see Periphery (who I also recently discovered) open for Protest the Hero along with Jeff Loomis etc... Although I still think Animals are better.

Also debating driving 2.5 hrs on a school night to see East of the Wall...another new discovery I can't stop listening to.

[asianxcore]

Orchid/Castle/St. James Society/High Horse @ Bottom Of The Hill (2/10/12)

[Jippy]

Eric Johnson @ House of Blues, Anaheim (1/18/12)

[Artman]

This Month:
Sleigh Bells (shooting/seeing)


Just sold out in Seattle, I'm bummed I missed it since it's my favorite venue too. But there are others just after that will help:

Kaiser Chiefs
Twilight Sad

Last concert:
Pains of Being Pure at Heart

[creekdipper]

Thin Lizzy on 12/1... great show all around.

Although the Tardis got a little damaged during the trip back. Lynnott was in great voice, though.


Skipping ahead a few decades, saw Gillian Welch & David Rawlings back in the fall in Bristol, TN.

[GuessWho]

My wife & I were here last night

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(not our video, we were on main floor)

[asianxcore]

Yob/Black Cobra/Walken

6 shows already in 2012. I feel like I'm in my early twenties again :)

[Apple Gooncha]

I just recently discovered Animals as Leaders and can't stop listening to their latest CD. I REALLY want to see them live now!

On a related note I hope to see Periphery (who I also recently discovered) open for Protest the Hero along with Jeff Loomis etc... Although I still think Animals are better.

Also debating driving 2.5 hrs on a school night to see East of the Wall...another new discovery I can't stop listening to.

Animals were awesome live. I got into them about a year and a half ago after a friend suggested them to me. Tosin seems like a really humble and nice guy and (at least at the show I was at) all of the members were absolutely spot on live.

[bunkaroo]

Saw Testament headline at a smaller club in the NW burbs of Chicago. Thought they played pretty well. Nice mix of old and new tunes. But no "Trial By Fire". :(

[SoSpacey]

Saw Testament headline at a smaller club in the NW burbs of Chicago. Thought they played pretty well. Nice mix of old and new tunes. But no "Trial By Fire". :(

Saw Testament/Anthrax last week. Not a fan of their music and vocally they sounded a bit weak. Anthrax was great though, until I left.

[mkdevo]

2 nights of Primus last week!

[sauce07]

I saw Karl Denson's Tiny Universe performing The Rolling Stone's Sticky Fingers album last Thursday at the State Theater in Falls Church, VA. If you like funk or Sticky Fingers check out this tour.

On Sunday I saw my go to band, Umphrey's McGee, for the 42nd time in the past decade. They continuously put on the best concerts I see every year, a rock show from start to finish.

[woofman]

Animals were awesome live. I got into them about a year and a half ago after a friend suggested them to me. Tosin seems like a really humble and nice guy and (at least at the show I was at) all of the members were absolutely spot on live.

I agree, the fact that he seems like such a down to earth guy and that they can bring it live makes me want to see them that much more now.

Somnarium=sonic bliss

Sauce07: I really enjoy seeing Umphrey's McGee live too, and I don't even know their material, they put on such a great live show though it is hard not to enjoy it, except trying to breathe amongst all the patchouli and pot smoke. They did covers of Cherub Rock & Regulate that were spot on.

[sauce07]

Sauce07: I really enjoy seeing Umphrey's McGee live too, and I don't even know their material, they put on such a great live show though it is hard not to enjoy it, except trying to breathe amongst all the patchouli and pot smoke. They did covers of Cherub Rock & Regulate that were spot on.

Yes, there are a few dirty hippies sprinkled in the crowd but I also find a good amount of metal heads and old people. It's a pretty diverse crowd.

They do the best covers, always expect one or two and they rarely disappoint.

Really people, don't be afraid of hippies, see this band.

[SoSpacey]

Caught Umphrey's last summer at The Stone Pony summer stage on a beautiful clear 75 degree night. Kick ass show and I don't know their material well.

This weekend I saw Sleigh Bells on Friday night before their Saturday SNL appearance.

Then Saturday night was Rascal Flatts, Sara Evans and Hunter Hayes. Only saw a few songs each but they put on pretty good shows.

[asianxcore]

Saw Testament headline at a smaller club in the NW burbs of Chicago. Thought they played pretty well. Nice mix of old and new tunes. But no "Trial By Fire". :(

I wanted to check out that tour when it was in the area on Sunday, but I had too much work/class related things to get done :(

[dsa_shea]

Anyone seen Reverend Horton Heat recently? He is coming to Tulsa on Friday and I'm thinking about going if we don't go to our debate tournament.

[sauce07]

Caught Umphrey's last summer at The Stone Pony summer stage on a beautiful clear 75 degree night. Kick ass show and I don't know their material well.



I was at that show, great night. I hope they do the outdoor stage at The Stone Pony again this summer, the past 2 years have been perfect nights.

[walletboyniac]

Anyone seen Reverend Horton Heat recently? He is coming to Tulsa on Friday and I'm thinking about going if we don't go to our debate tournament.

I saw him last year, or maybe it was 2010, with Cracker at Mohegan Sun in CT. I'd seen RHH in the mid-90s as well. A good show -- I was there more to see Cracker, though. RHH played long. They weren't supposed to, but it looked like they were having a good time.

We were seated with the "Murdercyles" motorcycle gang, there to see RHH. The staff had to come over to make sure they didn't have a "problem". Interesting night. Hey, they seemed like nice guys.

[SoSpacey]

I was at that show, great night. I hope they do the outdoor stage at The Stone Pony again this summer, the past 2 years have been perfect nights.

You drove up from Virginia to The Pony? Damn.

Were you up front? I might have grabbed a photo of you.

http://irocktheshot.com/2011/06/photos-umphreys-mcgee-at-the-stone-pony-summer-stage-6-3-11/

[sauce07]

You drove up from Virginia to The Pony? Damn.

Were you up front? I might have grabbed a photo of you.

http://irocktheshot.com/2011/06/photos-umphreys-mcgee-at-the-stone-pony-summer-stage-6-3-11/

Of course I drove up, I drive all over the east coast for this band.

I was not in front, I always chill by the soundboard.

Here's a video I took

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[SoSpacey]

nice. i was to your right over by the bar during this.

[magiccmom]

Mat Kearney with the opening by Robert Francis

Both were amazing

[asianxcore]

English Dogs/The Casualties/Toxic Holocaust/Havok

Great show!

[dtcarson]

Emilie Autumn last week. Great show, great performance. It was streamed live and the video should be available for purchase as well.

[Throwing Copper]

The Civil Wars
Zach Williams & The Bellow

2/2/12
Ferguson Hall
Tampa, FL


I saw The Civil Wars about a month ago. It was a very good show.

Can't wait to see them again.

[SoSpacey]

I'd love to see The Civil Wars.

Saw Van Halen this week. SHot it and stayed for the show. Shooting/Going to Matt Nathanson tonight.

[asianxcore]

O'Brother/Junius/Happy Body Slow Brain

All the bands were great, but it was sad to see 80-85% of the people leave after Junius finished their set.

[EEz28]

Saw Radiohead last night for the first time. Amazing! Really liked the opener also, Other Lives.

[mdc3000]

I saw YOUNG THE GIANT on Thursday - very good show, sounded great live.

[The Bus]

<b>Sam Sparro</b> played a short set this past weekend. He's a dance act that got a lot of airplay in the UK a few years back. Had not heard of him before the show.

I'm seeing James Murphy and Juan McLean on Saturday.

[SoSpacey]

I saw YOUNG THE GIANT on Thursday - very good show, sounded great live.

YtG is awesome live. And their appearance at the Grammy's (or was it the VMAs) was brilliant. I might be seeing them again on Friday.

Saw Jane's Addiction Tuesday night. Good show. Perry was a bit weak with his vocals.

Last night was The Kooks and tonight is Kaiser Chiefs with Walk the Moon. I'm actually more excited about Walk the Moon.

[Osiris3657]

Saw Radiohead in Houston on Saturday.

[Metrodub]

Saw Jane's Addiction Tuesday night. Good show. Perry was a bit weak with his vocals.


Going to see them tomorrow night in VA and Perry's vocal recession into almost Vegas showman levels has me concerned. The setlist for the tour (which doesn't look to change) is impressive (song selection vs volume) for the old-school fans, so at least that will keep me energized.

[tdirgins]

Heading to the Allman Brothers tonight at the Beacon.

:rimshot: :rimshot:
:rock: :rock: :rock:

:hippie::dance::hippie::dance:

[Hokeyboy]

Saw Elton John tonight at the Bank Atlantic Center in Sunrise, FL. Good show :up: 2 hours and 45 minutes straight, sagged a bit in the middle but I'd give it a solid http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/images/3.5.gif out of http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/images/5.gif.

Three new Leon Russell songs in a row was probably not the best choice...

[candyrocket786]

Radiohead / Open Lives - Toyota Center, Houston

The Black Keys - TD Garden, Boston.

[walletboyniac]

What did you think of Jonathan Coulton? Did you know who he was prior to the show? I'm a big Coulton fan...

I just saw them (JC/They Might Be Giants) a couple night ago. Thought Coulton was very TMBG-esque (at least their later/band stuff). I was surprised to learn that he did "Still Alive" from Portal!

[Kaaos_82]

Blouse @ The Echo

[idvd420]

Mumford & Sons at the Ryman Auditorium, last Wednesday, the 2nd of their 3 shows there.

[SoSpacey]

New Multitudes last night at Webster Hall NYC. They are basically a super group of Folk Rock assembled to put music to some lyrics of Woodie Guthrie.

Jim James of My Morning Jacket, Jay Ferrar, Anders Parker and Will Johnson. I was expecting a kind of boring, slow show but it was pretty great.

http://irocktheshot.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/new-multitudes-at-webster-hall-1-590x424.jpg

[ESUguy]

Back on 2/25 I saw the Reverend Horton Heat, opened by The Goddamn Gallows and Larry & His Flask in Lawrence, KS. The Rev and Larry were both pretty good, but the Gallows weren't quite my style. Had a great time though.

[mdc3000]

Saw The Black Keys on wednesday. A great show. the guys sounded very good (even if I was convinced they played 80% of the songs a fraction FASTER than they are on record), had great energy and the setlist was nearly perfect. Arctic Monkeys opened the show, but I've never been a big fan of theirs - they were extremely loud, far too distorted and a bit all over the place. I'm going to see the Keys again in the summer and can't wait - if you like them, definitely worth the ticket price.

[Trevor]

My favorite band in a somewhat obscure Christian band called the 77s (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_77s). I've seen them in concert several times over the years, and last night saw half of the band do a home concert about 20 minutes from me. Here's a fairly lame little 27 second snippet from what was one of my favorite experiences ever.
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[SoSpacey]

The Head and the Heart last night. A bit too folky for me. More likely to listen at home than see them live.

[Dubya]

Elton John Friday night at the PNC Arena. Been a fan since I was a kid and listened to my mom's copy of his greatest hits album in the 70's but had never seen him live until now. Fantastic show and well worth the $$$!

Next up - The 2012 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction ceremony in Cleveland on April 14th!

[asianxcore]

3/20: Deicide/Jungle Rot/Abigail Williams/Lecherous Nocturne @ The Regency Ballroom

[sauce07]

I saw Justice the other night at the 930 Club, fun show that had a awesome stage set up. Every time you thought you saw it all with the stage, it would do another cool thing. These guys are some of the best DJ's i've ever seen.

[asianxcore]

3/22/12: Not To Reason Why/Ancient Warlocks/Mars Red Sky @ The Arlene Francis Center

Loved all the bands. It's been a good month since I went to show where I liked all the bands.

My New Years Resolution for 2012, to going back to enjoying as much live music (that I like) is one of the best things I've decided to do.

[woofman]

D.R.I. 30th Anniversary Tour @ Outland, Columbus, OH

Amazing they've been around for 30 years. Despite Spike's bouts with cancer, they blazed through classics spanning their entire career. I am always amazed at how many great songs they have in their catalog.

[cungar]

Elton John Friday night at the PNC Arena. Been a fan since I was a kid and listened to my mom's copy of his greatest hits album in the 70's but had never seen him live until now. Fantastic show and well worth the $$$!

Next up - The 2012 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction ceremony in Cleveland on April 14th!

How'd you get tickets?

[Supermallet]

The Magnetic Fields with Bachelorette opening at the Orpheum. Magnetic Fields were very good. Bachelorette was not.

[asianxcore]

Set Your Goals/Cartel/Fireworks/Mixtapes/Super Prime @ The Oakland Metro Operahouse

[Jippy]

Saw the Ting Tings last Thursday in Los Angeles.

[asianxcore]

Black Tusk/East Of The Wall/Name @ Bottom Of The Hill

[sauce07]

Saw the Ting Tings last Thursday in Los Angeles.

How was it? I got tickets for the 930 Club in a couple weeks

[Giles]

just saw Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds at the Warner Theater - great show!

[Giles]

I saw Justice the other night at the 930 Club, fun show that had a awesome stage set up. Every time you thought you saw it all with the stage, it would do another cool thing. These guys are some of the best DJ's i've ever seen.

where there a whole bunch of twats moshing near the stage? - that's what ruined the last show of theirs at the 9:30 Club.

[sauce07]

where there a whole bunch of twats moshing near the stage? - that's what ruined the last show of theirs at the 9:30 Club.

There were, lots of crowd surfing. That's why I stick to the soundboard, great view, little hassle.

[Chaza]

Titus Andronicus at the Stone Pony a month ago, I need to get to more shows.

[inri222]

DRI & The Cro-Mags @ The Starland Ballroom, NJ

[Jason]

Van Halen Friday night, Queensryche Saturday night. My first back-to-back shows. I'm beat.

[asianxcore]

4/4/12: The Black Dahlia Murder/Nile/Skeletonwitch/Hour of Penance

[Rocketdog2000]

Just got back from seeing Nada Surf at The Paradise, Boston, MA. Awesome (as always)!

[woofman]

Black Tusk/East Of The Wall/Name @ Bottom Of The Hill


How was East of the Wall? I'm dying to see them live, their latest CD is so good!

[woofman]

4/1/12: Alison Krauss & Union Station @ The Palace Theater Cols, OH

[bdots48]

4/1/12: Alison Krauss & Union Station @ The Palace Theater Cols, OH

I caught the concert @State Theater, Cleveland on 3/31

Great musicians, incomparable voice, sad sad songs

[asianxcore]

How was East of the Wall? I'm dying to see them live, their latest CD is so good!

They were great live. Their bassist is a madman on stage and should be in every band period. That band as well as Black Tusk were the reasons why I came out to the show in the first place.

Unfortunately, the two friends I came with weren't into them at all.

Not sure how far you are from Dayton, OH, but they played Friday (4/6) night I think.

[woofman]

They were great live. Their bassist is a madman on stage and should be in every band period. That band as well as Black Tusk were the reasons why I came out to the show in the first place.

Unfortunately, the two friends I came with weren't into them at all.

Not sure how far you are from Dayton, OH, but they played Friday (4/6) night I think.

I def would've gone to that but they posted the day before that they weren't playing that date.... Maybe next time.

[SoSpacey]

The Naked and Famous at Terminal 5, NYC - Very good show. Not as good as I thought they would be based on their one album as I really like the album. But still good.

The Joy Formidable at Terminal 5 - Just awesome. What a great show these guys put on. Amazing stage set-up, great lighting and amazing energy on stage.

[SoSpacey]

Springsteen at Izod - This was my first time seeing the Boss headline a show. I can't cvount how many concerts I have seen in my lifetime but it is a lot so this being my first Springsteen show is odd.

Great show. 3 hours with no breaks. I could have done without the 8 songs off the new album...5 would have been okay for me. But other than that it was amazing and their little Clarence tribute during 10th Avenue Freeze Out was pretty touching and one of the reasons I love live music.

[sauce07]

I saw Bruce last week in D.C., this was the best i've ever seen him and one of the best concerts i've ever been to. I really dig the new album so the song selection didn't bother me like it would at other concerts where the act plays the new album.

[europefan01]

Last concert was Lollapalooza in 2011.. I caught The Cars, Artic Monkeys and the Foo Fighters. Foo Fighters did an excellent show even through two rain downpours..

[dex14]

Seeing Bruce for the 5th time this tour tonight. Izod Night 2 was def. the best show so far...that I've seen this tour.

Also saw Of Monsters & Men in between all the Bruce shows. They were fantastic.

[asianxcore]

I def would've gone to that but they posted the day before that they weren't playing that date.... Maybe next time.

Ah, I didn't see that it was a last minute sort of show.

[asianxcore]

4/11/12: Sepultura/Death Angel/Krisiun/Havok

I love when a tour comes through and I like all the bands on it. Great show.

[auto]

Springsteen at Izod - This was my first time seeing the Boss headline a show. I can't cvount how many concerts I have seen in my lifetime but it is a lot so this being my first Springsteen show is odd.

Great show. 3 hours with no breaks. I could have done without the 8 songs off the new album...5 would have been okay for me. But other than that it was amazing and their little Clarence tribute during 10th Avenue Freeze Out was pretty touching and one of the reasons I love live music.

Bruce Springsteen @ the Palace of Auburn Hills

Great, great show. Couple of deep cuts I wasn't expecting. Little over 3 hours.

[Supermallet]

Garbage at the El Rey on Tuesday. Incredible show. They rocked so hard, it felt like it was 1996 all over again.

[The Bus]

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[Alan Smithee]

I rarely go to shows but since I've been a fan of Thomas Dolby since 1983 and he's playing just a few blocks from where I live tonight, I'm going to see him. Anyone know the proper way to get something autographed after a show? Was going to bring my "Live Wireless" laserdisc.

[EEz28]

Garbage at the El Rey on Tuesday. Incredible show. They rocked so hard, it felt like it was 1996 all over again.

Good to hear. I'm going to see them this coming friday. Can't wait!

Just saw Spoon on the 13th.

[Dubya]

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[alanstar@erols.com]

Alabama Shakes two nights ago at the Paradise in Boston. Great show, they actually lived up to the hype (which is rare nowadays).

Avett Brothers tonight, should be another good one...

[inri222]

Bad Brains & The GZA

Brooklyn Zoo represent!!!

[asianxcore]

4/18/12: Refused/The Hives/The Bronx

I missed The Bronx, but the rest of the show was ridiculous.

[mdc3000]

April 17 - Snow Patrol with Ed Sheeran

April 19 - Death Cab For Cutie with the Magik Magik Orchestra and Low

Both shows were really good - Death Cab was very low key but they sounded great with the Orchestra and I had front row tix, which was awesome.

[PerryD]

Just got back from seeing Overkill, they were great as I expected them to be, but I was surprised how good the opening act before them was, God Forbid. Definitely going to look into picking up some of their stuff now.

[asianxcore]

Just got back from seeing Overkill, they were great as I expected them to be, but I was surprised how good the opening act before them was, God Forbid. Definitely going to look into picking up some of their stuff now.

I'm sort of indifferent on God Forbid's newer efforts, but check out one of their older albums, "Determination". It was back when both Coyle Brothers were shredding on guitar.

Last concert I saw was:

The Flatliners/Heartsounds/Civil War Rust/Great Apes

Left before The Flatliners started because my friend was feeling puke-ish.

[PerryD]

Here are a couple recordings I made from the Overkill show last night in Chicago. The audio quality is lacking since it was from a small digital camera
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[woofman]

Weedeater with ASG, Cough, Churches Burning @ Ace of Cups in Columbus 4/20/12

I was only able to stay through ASG- which is who I went to see- and they rocked as expected. The first two bands, not so much...

Next Monday M83 in Denver!

[walletboyniac]

4/18/12: Refused/The Hives/The Bronx

I missed The Bronx, but the rest of the show was ridiculous.

Ridiculous in what way? The Hives always seem so put-on. Like they're a product.

[asianxcore]

Ridiculous in what way? The Hives always seem so put-on. Like they're a product.

Ridiculous as in ridiculously awesome/amazing :)

The Hives were really great live. It was my first time seeing them and I was impressed. Really funny stage banter/audience interactions too. They've been around since 93'-94' and were (at one point) on the same record label as Refused (Burning Heart Records). Their singer, Pelle Almqvist, on-stage arrogance is definitely part of their schtick.

Refused was amazing. They played 'Everlasting' which surprised even me, because it's a really old song and they didn't play it in either of their SoCal shows.

[Michael Corvin]

Haven't seen a show in years, but am about "10 days out" from going to see Kenny Wayne Shepherd. I'm stoked.

[Dash]

Just got back from the Arctic Monkeys and The Black Keys. Man do they put on a live show.

[kefrank]

Next Monday M83 in Denver!
Just saw M83 in St. Louis last night. It was bonkers.

[Quack]

Springsteen in Albany a few weeks ago....awesome show as always. Got tickets for Giants Stadium in September next.

[kefrank]

Ridiculous as in ridiculously awesome/amazing :)

Refused was amazing. They played 'Everlasting' which surprised even me, because it's a really old song and they didn't play it in either of their SoCal shows.
Color me envious. I'm ashamed to say I didn't even know they had reunited. The Shape of Punk to Come is one of the all-time greatest albums ever, in my opinion.

[dsa_shea]

Just got back from the Arctic Monkeys and The Black Keys. Man do they put on a live show.

We just saw them on Saturday here in Tulsa, OK. The Black Keys rocked as expected although it was a bit too short of a set if you ask me. However, after the first few songs of Arctic Monkeys I grew tired of their sound as almost every song either started or ended frantically as if they were trying to strum their guitars to death or bang the drums into oblivion. And they played for nearly an hour while The Black Keys set wasn't much longer than that including their encore songs.

[asianxcore]

Color me envious. I'm ashamed to say I didn't even know they had reunited. The Shape of Punk to Come is one of the all-time greatest albums ever, in my opinion.

It's alright :)

A friend of mine just moved back to San Francisco about a week before the show and she didn't even know they were playing.

[Mike86]

Saw Social Distortion on April 27th. They were a great live band. I have to say Mike Ness has one of the best live voices I've ever heard. Next up for me are Rush in September and Red Hot Chili Peppers in October.

[Gojhawks]

Caught Joe Bonamassa on May 1. An incredible show. He absolutely attacks the guitar. What a great concert!

[trespoochies]

We just saw them on Saturday here in Tulsa, OK. The Black Keys rocked as expected although it was a bit too short of a set if you ask me. However, after the first few songs of Arctic Monkeys I grew tired of their sound as almost every song either started or ended frantically as if they were trying to strum their guitars to death or bang the drums into oblivion. And they played for nearly an hour while The Black Keys set wasn't much longer than that including their encore songs.

Same here, the wife and I caught this show in Austin a couple of weeks ago. I completely agree about the Arctic Monkeys, it got repetitive after the first few songs for me. I didnt like the fact that they played about an hour - and used strobe lights for so much of it. Black Keys rocked it damn good though. But I wish their set was much longer.

We would have caught Garbage here in town as well, but they had to postpone due to one of the band members having to deal with a family issue, per their website.

[bunkaroo]

Rammstein at Allstate Arena, last night.

This band never disappoints.

[Jack Straw]

Saw Michael Schenker last month at the Canyon Club in Agoura. The show was good but a few in the crowd were bonafide A-Holes! I was offered a punch in the face by two separate individuals (two unrelated incidents). I declined both offers. One guy was annoyed that I was standing up in front of him even though the persons in front of me were standing up as well. So I moved to my left and stood up in front of the person to his left (who didn't complain).

[asianxcore]

5/6/12: Meshuggah/Baroness/Decapitated

[candyrocket786]

4/23 - Rodrigo Y Gabriela - Boston
5/05 - Rodrigo Y Gabriela - Austin
5/07 - Chili Peppers - Boston
5/09 - M83 - Boston

[candyrocket786]

Same here, the wife and I caught this show in Austin a couple of weeks ago. I completely agree about the Arctic Monkeys, it got repetitive after the first few songs for me. I didnt like the fact that they played about an hour - and used strobe lights for so much of it. Black Keys rocked it damn good though. But I wish their set was much longer.

We would have caught Garbage here in town as well, but they had to postpone due to one of the band members having to deal with a family issue, per their website.

I had tickets and was looking forward to that show :(

[argh923]

I have tickets to three concerts this summer so far...and judging from the responses in this thread I'll probably get dumped on for these :lol:

July - My Darkest Days/Bush/Nickelback
August - Mutemath/Incubus/Linkin Park
September - Kelly Clarkson

[macnorton]

As previously mentioned, I saw Refused at Terminal 5. They were spectacular. Even got Lou from Sick Of It All to do a couple tracks. It was an amazing show. And Ceremony opened. I had never heard of them prior, but they certainly made me a fan after the show.

I also saw Opeth/Mastodon/Ghost at Roseland Ballroom. Ghost was cool, amazing stage show. Music was pretty good. Opeth did not disappoint me at all, although the crowd had a different opinion. Mastodon, my 6th time seeing them, also did not disappoint. They played a killer set and got all the songs I like. Very good show.

Upcoming I have:

Death Cab For Cutie 7/19, Wellmont Theater Montclair, NJ (Never been to the venue, right down the street from my uncle's place)

Fitz And The Tantrums 9/20, Community Theater Morristown, NJ (One of my favorite venues and in my home town)

[Torchur317]

Rammstein at Allstate Arena, last night.

This band never disappoints.
I was at that show, very good!

[dsa_shea]

I have tickets to three concerts this summer so far...and judging from the responses in this thread I'll probably get dumped on for these :lol:

July - My Darkest Days/Bush/Nickelback
August - Mutemath/Incubus/Linkin Park
September - Kelly Clarkson

:crap::crap::crap:

j/k Do your thing!

[asianxcore]

As previously mentioned, I saw Refused at Terminal 5. They were spectacular. Even got Lou from Sick Of It All to do a couple tracks. It was an amazing show. And Ceremony opened. I had never heard of them prior, but they certainly made me a fan after the show.


A couple of my friends are in Ceremony. Glad you enjoyed them!

Refused + Lou Koller doing SOIA songs= Awesome

[Jonno2006]

Saw Attack Attack! and Escape the Fate tonight here in Montreal.

Was really good! The venue was small and intimate and the sound was great! it was REALLY loud and heavy. Good stuff!

[bunkaroo]

I was at that show, very good!

We were about 11th row in the section they walked by when they entered the arena with the torch. Nice surprise. Love that they played some songs out on the small platform.

Can't imagine how hot it was near the stage - we could instantly feel the heat of the flames where we were.

[sauce07]

Saw Attack Attack! and Escape the Fate tonight here in Montreal.

Was really good! The venue was small and intimate and the sound was great! it was REALLY loud and heavy. Good stuff!

I was talking with somebody at a Phish show last year and he mentioned that he was a roadie for Attack Attack!. I was thinking where have I heard of them before, then it clicked, that horrible music video. Before I could even say a word, he saw the look in my eye and said "yes, that band" and sighed.

[macnorton]

A couple of my friends are in Ceremony. Glad you enjoyed them!

Refused + Lou Koller doing SOIA songs= Awesome

That is really cool! I dug them, they have that classic hardcore sound, with some punk.

Lou came out and did "It's Clobbering Time" which went into "Injustice System". Considering this was in New York, the fans dug it, the hipsters (and there were a lot at the show) were confused.

[asianxcore]

That is really cool! I dug them, they have that classic hardcore sound, with some punk.

Lou came out and did "It's Clobbering Time" which went into "Injustice System". Considering this was in New York, the fans dug it, the hipsters (and there were a lot at the show) were confused.

The San Francisco show I went to also had a lot of hipsters. Refused is the only Hardcore/Hardcore Punk band hipsters like. More proof? If you watch the secret show Refused played in New York to 100-150 people, they covered Earth Crisis' 'Firestorm'. There were like 3 people singing along. Really folks?!?

I remember looking around and seeing folks more excited to hear songs off of 'The Shape Of Punk To Come' than songs off of 'Songs To Fan The Flames of Discontent'. Hell, they even played 'Everlasting' at the San Francisco date and not that many people were excited. I almost lost my mind, mostly because I didn't expect them to go that far back in their catalog.

I would also love to live in a place where I got to see SOIA play pretty damned often :lol:

Saw Negura Bunget 2 nights ago in San Francisco. It was incredible!

[Michael Corvin]

Kenny Wayne Shepherd was fantastic last night. I'd never seen him live before, man what a beast on guitar. Since it was a small-ish club, we were only about 15-20 feet back from the stage too.

[asianxcore]

5/10/12: Trebuchet/The New Trust/You Are Plural/Survival Guide

[Funkpie]

Tedeschi/Trucks Band at the Ryman

I had seen each of them separately with their own bands in the past, and both kicked ass. But the duo together just really didn't do it for me. The group has so much potential (horn section, dual drum sets, Burbridge brothers), but never took off...kinda like having a Maserati, but only driving it in school zone. Still had a good time though, plenty of satisfying moments, so it wasn't bad at all. It just didn't live up to my expectations.

[teameck]

Not as "cool" as the majority of acts mentioned in this thread, but seeing Chickenfoot at The Brick in Minneapolis last night was just great, old-school, hard rock fun.

I don't know if I was just standing in the wrong place or if the venue really is as lousy as its reputation is getting to be, but the mid-range sounds sucked. Low sounds were great, high range was there, too (and really high was distorted), but it was freakin' loud in there. My ears are still ringing.

Opening band was Black Stone Cherry. Never heard of them before, but they did a great 35 minute set. They went all-out and hooked us from the first note.

[KillerCannibal]

Last night was the almighty Rammstein. I don't care if I have no clue what they're saying - the show is beyond killer.

[Jonno2006]

I was talking with somebody at a Phish show last year and he mentioned that he was a roadie for Attack Attack!. I was thinking where have I heard of them before, then it clicked, that horrible music video. Before I could even say a word, he saw the look in my eye and said "yes, that band" and sighed.

LOL, i could say the same for Phish :p

[Ginwen]

Last night was the almighty Rammstein. I don't care if I have no clue what they're saying - the show is beyond killer.

I saw Rammstein Monday after my neighbors had an extra ticket. I never even heard them before Sunday, but the show was great.

[Meathead]

Godsmack, Staind and Halestorm a few nights ago. Primus tomorrow night.

[candyrocket786]

M83 - Austin, TX

They were fantastic including the opening band, "I Break Horses"

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[Artman]

School of Seven Bells a month or so ago. Definitely exceeded my expectations, but the constant pot aroma gave me a headache (by far the most at any show I've been to). I was also standing right next to the singer in the bar afterwards (she's a tiny thing) and couldn't work up the nerve to say anything. :(

[inri222]

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[asianxcore]

@inri222: So jealous!

I want to see Sheer Terror :(

[Hokeyboy]

Umm... I was at EPCOT last Saturday and saw Mickey Dolenz perform at the Flower & Garden Festival.

We drove 6 hours (round trip) for a "free" 30 minute show.

Bllllfffffttttt....

[inri222]

@inri222: So jealous!

I want to see Sheer Terror :(

I was fortunate to have my band on the bill with them when they played in November of 2010.
We were the 2nd band but it was great to share the stage with them.
Paul is such a great guy. I have known for a while. Here is the flyer for that show :

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[The Bus]

<b>Webster Hall</b> is a great venue.

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I'm beyond excited for the next show I'm seeing:

Janelle Monáe, playing with her orchestra at the Sydney Opera House.

[Giles]

not a concert per se, (even though I still want to see them live), Simian Mobile Disco DJ'ed last night at U Street Music Hall - damn! they are fierce - the tech-house songs they played were pulverizing!!, the dj albums from them are better than there own music IMO.

[Rocketdog2000]

Just saw Joe Bonamassa last night - in his first ever visit to Portland, ME - being only passingly familiar with his music. (Other than the Black Country Communion albums, I own none of his solo work).

I was offered a pair of free tix from a friend in radio - and since I have another friend who is a huge Bonamassa fan, but wasn't able to get tix to this sold out show, I invited him along with me.

Gotta say, I'm a fan of him now. Truly amazing show, and mind-numbingly brilliant guitar playing, and singing, on Bonamassa's part! If you like good blues based guitar rock, his show is well worth checking out. He put many other artists in the same genre I have seen before to shame. The crowd was also totally into it, too, and you could tell he was truly humbled by the reaction he was getting on this inaugural gig here.

[asianxcore]

I was fortunate to have my band on the bill with them when they played in November of 2010.

Still jealous! On top of what I mentioned before, you got to see/share the stage with Breakdown? Too awesome!

Saw Toxic Holocaust/Midnight/Zombie Holocaust/Crypt Keeper tonight in San Francisco. Midnight were SO good.

[Shamus McAnally]

A few weeks ago, I saw Kina Grannis (and Imaginary Friend) as their tour rolled through. Certainly not the type of concert I attend, but both acts were very good. As I get older and go to fewer concerts, I can see this type of gig becoming more common.

(I'm so happy I bumped in to her video here on DVDTalk.)

[asianxcore]

Nasum/Landmine Marathon/Brainoil/Your Enemy @ Oakland Metro

I feel I should stop posting in this thread. This is the 21st concert/show I've been to this year :lol:

[sauce07]

Saw Steve Winwood last night at Wolf Trap, great show. My only complaint was there was a bass line for most of the songs but no bass player on stage, wonder if he had somebody back stage playing it.

I also have the worst weather luck seeing Winwood, seen him 3 times, twice in the middle of thunderstorms and once when it was 100+ degrees.

[macnorton]

Just saw Joe Bonamassa last night - in his first ever visit to Portland, ME - being only passingly familiar with his music. (Other than the Black Country Communion albums, I own none of his solo work).

I was offered a pair of free tix from a friend in radio - and since I have another friend who is a huge Bonamassa fan, but wasn't able to get tix to this sold out show, I invited him along with me.

Gotta say, I'm a fan of him now. Truly amazing show, and mind-numbingly brilliant guitar playing, and singing, on Bonamassa's part! If you like good blues based guitar rock, his show is well worth checking out. He put many other artists in the same genre I have seen before to shame. The crowd was also totally into it, too, and you could tell he was truly humbled by the reaction he was getting on this inaugural gig here.

I saw him when he was an absolute nobody opening for Peter Frampton in Morristown, like 10 years ago. That dude shreds and knows his blues. I haven't seen him since (although, the last two live shows he has on DVD are excellent), but if it is like the albums he is putting out it is probably very polished. And there is nothing wrong with that.

PS - His new record is fantastic

[SoSpacey]

I've only seen him with BCC and he was pretty darn awesome.

[KillerCannibal]

On Saturday, I went to see Danzig perform a legacy set @ Irvine Meadows. God, I fucking love that venue so much. I'll be sad to see it go in 2017.

[orangecrush]

I saw mewithoutYou Wednesday Night along with Buried Beds. I've got to say that mwy drummer Rickie is a madman.

[Chrisedge]

On Saturday, I went to see Danzig perform a legacy set @ Irvine Meadows. God, I fucking love that venue so much. I'll be sad to see it go in 2017.

2017?

I thought this was the last year? (Condos going up quickly right outside venue)

Edited to add: I see the lease is up in 2017, I thought it was going away this year...

[candyrocket786]

Radiohead - Mansfield MA
Field Mouse - Mercury Lounge, NYC
I Break Horses - Mercury Lounge, NYC
Radiohead - Newark NJ

Here's their performance of Idioteque that had some issues, but was still great. Love Thom's reaction. :lol:

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[SoSpacey]

I covered night one of Radiohead and stayed for a bit of the show. Were you only at night 2?

[John Slider]

I just got home from Roger Waters' The Walll Live. First live performance that I have ever went to. I'm not much for large crowds or loud music, but this was outstanding. One of the most prominent experiences of my entire life. Extraordinary.

[candyrocket786]

I covered night one of Radiohead and stayed for a bit of the show. Were you only at night 2?

Yeah only there for night 2.

[asianxcore]

6/6/12: Church of Misery/Hail!Hornet/The Gates of Slumber

I'm speechless.

[iggystar]

Thrice 6/1/12 Detroit, MI Filmore Theater

[orangecrush]

Thrice 6/1/12 Detroit, MI Filmore TheaterI I just saw Thrice in Lincoln on 6/5. They were pretty good. But whoever did their lighting needs to go back to school. For at least 1/3 of their set it was impossible to keep looking at the stage because the flashing lights were directly shining the in crowds faces. I thought I was going to have a seizure.

[asianxcore]

6/12/12: Thrice/Animals As Leaders/O'Brother

Thrice and Animals As Leaders were awesome. My friend and showed up late so we could skip O'Brother. We both agree that we liked them recorded, but we saw them live earlier this year and they were boring live.

[jmu878]

At Bonnaroo this past weekend:


Radiohead
Phish
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Soja
Alabama Shakes
Sharon Jones
The Beach Boys
Dispatch
Avett Brothers
Foster the People
Alice Cooper
Flogging Molly

As usual, Phish blew me away, as did RHCP. Alabama Shakes should be huge pretty soon as well, great and extremely talented band.

[Jonno2006]

Radiohead - Mansfield MA
Field Mouse - Mercury Lounge, NYC
I Break Horses - Mercury Lounge, NYC
Radiohead - Newark NJ

Here's their performance of Idioteque that had some issues, but was still great. Love Thom's reaction. :lol:




Yeah im seeing Radiohead this friday in Montreal! Should be awesome!

I've seen them in 1997 for Ok Computer tour and then in 2002 i think for Amnesiac Tour which was outdoors and i hate outdoor shows! and then only one of my fav band could make me go see ANOTHER outdoor show which was in 2005 i believe for the Hail to the Thief tour and then i was really glad they decided to go for more intimate smaller venue tour in 2007 for the pre-In Rainbows tour and the last time they came to Montreal it was ANOTHER outdoor show which i decided not to go.

So very happy to see them INDOORS again!


Hard to know what we'll get as set lists change so much from show to show. one of the recent shows they had FOUR Ok Computer songs which i really hope we'll be as lucky!

[dsa_shea]

Tonight we saw LMFAO with the Far East Movement here in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

[asianxcore]

6/15/12: Municipal Waste/Attitude Adjustment (Secret Show!)

Announced literally 5 hours before the show started. Crazy fun.

[asianxcore]

6/17/12: Marduk/1349/Weapon/Withered

Next shows I'm going to are, Southern Lord Tour (6/21/12) and Death To All Tour (6/22/12).

I'm really happy with this week of shows :)

[dsa_shea]

^How is your hearing holding up? I could do maybe a show a week and even with that my ears are ringing and head is pounding for a bit of time afterwards. I see that you went to two shows in three days and these bands don't appear to be the quiet type.

[Highfire]

I guess I should start posting in here since going to concerts is such a big part of my life. Here are some recent ones I have attended:

5/15 M83 w/ I Break Horses at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, TN

This show was amazing. M83 puts on such a fun show that you can lose your mind to.

5/16 Jack White w/ Alabama Shakes at The Ryman Auditorium in Nashville

Legendary!

5/19 Greg Laswell w/ Elizabeth Ziman at 3rd and Lindsley in Nashville
5/21 St. Vincent w/ Shearwater at The Cannery Ballroom in Nashville

This lady is one of the loves of my life and her performance did not disappoint. Amazing show from both bands.

6/7 Communion Nashville Launch Night featuring Trampled by Turtles, Robers Ellis, Michael Kiwanuka, Shovels & Rope, Cory Chisel & The Wandering Sons, and Night Beds.
6/3 Joseph Arthur w/ Anderson East and Zach Broocke at 3rd & Lindsley in Nashville
6/9 The Shins w/ The Antlers and Deep Sea Diver at Iroquois Amphitheatre in Louisville, KY

The Shins were amazing as I expected, and it was great being able to see The Antlers again. The only drawback to this show was the people talking loudly behind me during The Antlers and I wish The Antlers had been able to play longer.

6/12 Graffiti 6 In-Store performance at Grimey's New & Preloved Music in Nashville

This week I have Roger Waters, Of Montreal, Tenacious D, and Norah Jones. It's going to be a great week.

[asianxcore]

^How is your hearing holding up? I could do maybe a show a week and even with that my ears are ringing and head is pounding for a bit of time afterwards. I see that you went to two shows in three days and these bands don't appear to be the quiet type.

For the shows I remember to bring my ear plugs to (I keep a box in the glove box of my car), they are fine.

At the ones I forget, they ring for a little bit afterward. Not too bad.

The last time my hearing went completely out was Neurosis back in 2007. Lost hearing in one of my ears and it freaked me out.

This year, I forgot to bring ear plugs to the Church of Misery show and that was by far the loudest show I've been to this year. Felt like I dodged a bullet with my hearing.

Been going to a lot of shows as part of my New Year's Resolution. I love music and love going to shows, but realized over the years I let my friends dictate what shows I went to. There were even times I was talked out of going to certain shows. If I couldn't get one of them to go I usually wouldn't go. After giving it some thought, I wondered why. Now I don't care, I'm going to enjoy the music I like regardless if I roll with 5 people or enjoy shows on my own.

[Jonno2006]

Yeah im seeing Radiohead this friday in Montreal! Should be awesome!

I've seen them in 1997 for Ok Computer tour and then in 2002 i think for Amnesiac Tour which was outdoors and i hate outdoor shows! and then only one of my fav band could make me go see ANOTHER outdoor show which was in 2005 i believe for the Hail to the Thief tour and then i was really glad they decided to go for more intimate smaller venue tour in 2007 for the pre-In Rainbows tour and the last time they came to Montreal it was ANOTHER outdoor show which i decided not to go.

So very happy to see them INDOORS again!


Hard to know what we'll get as set lists change so much from show to show. one of the recent shows they had FOUR Ok Computer songs which i really hope we'll be as lucky!

Got my Radiohead show on Friday the 15th! Was awesome!

Sure more OK Computer songs would of been nice (was only 2) it was still a great show!

Good thing i saw them before they went to Toronto and the stage collapsed! Poor dead worker and poor fans who missed out on a potential great show.

[emanon]

Roger Clyne three times this week, and Brendan Benson next week!

[TerryW]

Saw Marillion at the 9:30 Club in Washington, DC on 6/10/12.

[cungar]

Saw Marillion at the 9:30 Club in Washington, DC on 6/10/12.

My God they're still around? Last time I even heard them was back in the early 80s when I bought Script for a Jester's tear because it sounded like Gabriel era Genesis.

[Phodg]

Saw Roger Waters at Wrigley Field the other week. Amazing. Absolutely brilliant.

[duse]

Saw Marillion at the 9:30 Club in Washington, DC on 6/10/12.

Just out of curiosity, did Sun Domingo open the show? Did you see them? What did you think?

[asianxcore]

6/21/12: Southern Lord Tour 2012 (Noothgrush/Black Breath/Martyrdod/The Burning Love/Enabler)

Awesome show. I got to finally see Noothgrush and it was amazing.

Tomorrow= Death To All Tour in San Francisco! :banana:

[TerryW]

Just out of curiosity, did Sun Domingo open the show? Did you see them? What did you think?

Yes, they did. They were good. Never heard of them before.

[Dubya]

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[Hokeyboy]

Saw Roger Waters's THE WALL again last week. Was even better than 2nd time. :up:

[Funkpie]

Phish at Riverbend. Not my best show from them, but solid. Fluffhead encore saved it. I was hoping to get my first Lizards this eve, but alas, didn't get it. Assholes played it the following night.

[Jippy]

Saw the Cult this past Saturday at the Hollywood Palladium. A band I've always enjoyed, but somehow never got around to seeing them live until now. A great show, plenty of hits. The new tracks sounded very good, and Billy Duffy's Gretsch White Falcon is one of the best-looking guitars ever.

[jmu878]

Phish at Riverbend. Not my best show from them, but solid. Fluffhead encore saved it. I was hoping to get my first Lizards this eve, but alas, didn't get it. Assholes played it the following night.

Caught both the shows in Portsmouth, VA; they absolutely killed it both nights. I'm still chasing Lizards as well, plus a few other songs. Can't wait for my next couple shows in Jones Beach.

[TheGuy]

6/20 Joss Stone @ Highline Ballroom NYC

[Matty-O]

Took my uncle to see The Beach Boys last Friday. Turned out to be a really good show. It was worth it just to see the guy a few rows in front of me dancing all over the place, embarrasing the shit out of the two teenage girls with him.

[EEz28]

Saw Lower Dens, No Joy, and Alan Resnick. Fucking love the new Dens album and it sounded great live.

[tammsters]

Saw Lower Dens, No Joy, and Alan Resnick. Fucking love the new Dens album and it sounded great live.

awesome, I'm seeing Lower Dens tomorrow night for the first time and cannot wait. I love both their albums and have been waiting for them to come through town.

I saw Weezer at the Mandalay Bay Beach venue on June 15th. Amazing show, my fourth time seeing Weezer, and the best! Great set and such an awesome place to see a show.

[asianxcore]

6/26/12: Blood Freak/Coffin Dust/Sorrower/Your Enemy + others

Had to leave before Blood Freak :(

My friend I came with kept complaining about being tired because the show was running late. Also complaining about having to be up early (9am/11am is early?). So I suggested we leave because I honestly didn't want to do deal with any more complaining.

More reason why I should start going to shows on my own nowadays (been to a handful on my own this year)

[dex14]

awesome, I'm seeing Lower Dens tomorrow night for the first time and cannot wait. I love both their albums and have been waiting for them to come through town.

I saw Weezer at the Mandalay Bay Beach venue on June 15th. Amazing show, my fourth time seeing Weezer, and the best! Great set and such an awesome place to see a show.

Never get sick of Weezer.. Seen them a bunch of times....they have a different show everytime I've seen them. They were just in my area at the beginning of the month but the tickets have gotten way to expensive. Nothing will top the Memories tour and seeing Blue and Pinkerton.

[europefan01]

Foo Fighters with Silversun Pickups opening up @ Summerfest (Milwaukee, Wisconsin)..

[ytrez]

Alice Cooper & Iron Maiden last night. Kicked all kinds of ass.

[GuessWho]

Alice Cooper & Iron Maiden last night. Kicked all kinds of ass.

I'm seeing that show Thursday!

[GuessWho]

Recorded this last night... 3rd row, along the runway ramp. It was so cool to see the band in front of me, behind me and alongside me--what a unique vantage point.

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[alanstar@erols.com]

Alice Cooper & Iron Maiden last night. Kicked all kinds of ass.

Saw this bill the other night in Boston (Mansfield). Both bands were in great form, but I was disappointed with sound; it was poor enough that it really distracted from fully enjoying the show. (And I had decent seats, front row of the second section back.)

[earthling2112]

Cool, there are other Marillion fans here. Saw Marillion in LA on wed. and Thurs. and in SF on friday. Just a magical experience.

In a few hours I'll be seeing Dream Theater at the Warfield in SF. A great week for concerts

[dsa_shea]

Watched Reverend Horton Heat along with Mountain Sprout at the Cain's Ballroom in Tulsa. The show was last night and it was FREE for everyone! Awesome show! The second time that I have seen the RHH live.

[Moopher]

Saw Neon Indian last month, put on an excellent show. Silent Diane was okay.

Super stoked for this month though:

- 7/5 - Tycho
- 7/15 - Youth Lagoon / Father John Misty
- 7/27-29 - Sound Town Festival

Lots of bands I can't wait to see at Sound Town, and many for my first time ever: Weezer, Florence + The Machine, Jane's Addiction, Doomtree, Phantogram, Those Darlins', Temper Trap, Best Coast, Heartless Bastards

[slowcloud]

Saw Coldplay up in the rafters of the Miami Arena. Next show: a hole-in-the-wall for Tanlines

[asianxcore]

7/6/12: Dead Congregation/Grave Miasma/Anhedonist/Vastum/Mortuous/Apocryphon

Waited 4+ years to finally see Dead Congregation play on the West Coast. Did not disappoint.

29 shows/concerts since 1/14/12. Going to take a 3 week break until the next one I want to go to.

[hippie68]

Saw Coldplay up in the rafters of the Miami Arena. Next show: a hole-in-the-wall for Tanlines

Coldplay also at the American Airline Arena in Miami. Quite an amazing show.

[emanon]

Roger Clyne three times this week, and Brendan Benson next week!

After seeing (and meeting both before/after the show - got pics & autographs) Brendan Benson front and center on the 28th in Chicago, we decided to take the kids to see him in Milwaukee on the 30th @ Summerfest (all ages show). Front and center again - plus got to meet & greet after the show - my 9-year-old got a signed setlist, and we got pics with him, as well as with Young Hines.

With Brendan Benson pre-show, Chicago:
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Family with Brendan Benson, Milwaukee:
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Me & the kids with Young Hines, Milwaukee:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151076370256070&set=a.472906666069.279659.719491069&type=3&theater

hmmph - apparently, my pics don't want to work. weird, as they did on a different forum.

[Giles]

Tangerine Dream (Howard Theater)

new age/prog awesomeness!! Best surprise song: "Loved By the Sun' (Legend) with electric guitar and sax replacing the lyrics - oh my @#$%ing god!!!!!

[sauce07]

6/28 - Umphrey's McGee @ Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Richmond, VA- I love this band, got plans to see them 6-8 more times this year
7/3 - Crosby, Stills & Nash @ Wolf Trap, Vienna, VA - Long time, first time. Fun show, but the vocals are pretty much gone.
7/12 - Roger Waters @ Verizon Center, Washington, DC - Mother of god that was awesome.

[Anubis2005X]

7/12 - Roger Waters @ Verizon Center, Washington, DC - Mother of god that was awesome.

The sound was pretty amazing. I was a bit disappointed that a huge set of speakers was blocking my view of the center screen since I was sitting in the nosebleeds. Thankfully that became pretty moot once the wall got built up! :)

[sauce07]

The sound was pretty amazing. I was a bit disappointed that a huge set of speakers was blocking my view of the center screen since I was sitting in the nosebleeds. Thankfully that became pretty moot once the wall got built up! :)

I got box seats, straight back, little to the right. One of the projector boxes was blocking most of the circular screen at the top, didn't miss much. What a show, really hope he does another leg because I want to see it again.

[Giles]

6/28 - Umphrey's McGee @ Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Richmond, VA- I love this band, got plans to see them 6-8 more times this year
7/3 - Crosby, Stills & Nash @ Wolf Trap, Vienna, VA - Long time, first time. Fun show, but the vocals are pretty much gone.
7/12 - Roger Waters @ Verizon Center, Washington, DC - Mother of god that was awesome.

I maybe biased to Act 2 of the (album and show) but damn the visuals were insane - also when the TV screen shatters - holy shit! that was LOUD. Great show!

[Torchur317]

About to leave for Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival 2012. Looking forward to seeing SLAYER!, Slipknot, Anthrax, & Motörhead live today/tonight plus others....

[dtcarson]

Don't care much for Slipknot, but I would love to see Slayer, Anthrax, and Motorhead. Great bill

I saw Alice Cooper when he was in Raleigh. I guess I was a couple rows behind and to the right of Dubya.
It was good, but it was basically a 'greatest hits' type show. Not anywhere near as thematic or story oriented as Theater of Death. But when every song on the setlist is a greatest hit, that's not a bad thing.

[The Cow]

Last night in Cincy: Shinedown, Papa Roach, Adelita's Way

Tomorrow night in Indy: Iron Maiden, Alice Cooper

[macnorton]

Tonight I will be seeing Death Cab for Cutie at The Wellmont Theater. This will be my first time at the venue, even though I have been past it thousands of times. Surfer Blood is opening.

[dex14]

Tonight I will be seeing Death Cab for Cutie at The Wellmont Theater. This will be my first time at the venue, even though I have been past it thousands of times. Surfer Blood is opening.

Both are great. And the venue is great, seeing Modest Mouse there tonight.

[macnorton]

Both are great. And the venue is great, seeing Modest Mouse there tonight.

That was my first time and the venue, I liked it a lot. Pretty spacious. Sucks the men's room is upstairs, but overall it is great.

Fantastic show last night. My first time for both bands (which I am a fan of). I would certainly see both again, without hesitation.

[dsa_shea]

Tenacious D tomorrow night!!!!

[inri222]

Underdog in Belmar, NJ
NYHC

[SeekOnce]

Last night at the Troubadour in West Hollywood:

face to face

[dsa_shea]

Tenacious D last night at the Brady Theater!

Spoiled for the set and potentially NSFW!
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[CRM114]

This has been the greatest week.

On Saturday, I saw Wilco, The Avett Brothers, and Dr. Dog together. Wilco is an incredible machine at this point in their career. Perfect, tight. The Avetts are excellent but I prefer them at a more intimate venue.

Last night I saw Conor Oberst and Dawes. Conor played a long solo set with a dude who played xylophone, guitar, and piano. Then Dawes came out and backed Conor for like 5 songs. Incredible. I was in the third row, center. Best seats ever.

[wildman1037]

Last night in Cincy: Shinedown, Papa Roach, Adelita's Way

Tomorrow night in Indy: Iron Maiden, Alice Cooper

Awesome, at the time you posted that, I was at DTE in Auburn Hills, MI, watching Alice Cooper and Iron Maiden, lol. What a GREAT show!!!

[macnorton]

Tomorrow I got King Khan & The Shrines at the Bowery Ballroom. Big fan of King Khan and this will be my first time to The Bowery, but not the area it is located in.

[Nabalab]

Went to Cheap Trick/Aerosmith on Tuesday at the Izod Center in NJ. Great show, and Darryl from RUN DMC joined Aero on-stage for "Walk This Way".