Top 5 concerts ever attended

Frank Freniere · Post by **Frank Freniere** » 2 Sep 2001 4:44 pm

In no particular order:

MC5 - Boston, 1970
Captain Beefheart & Ry Cooder - D.C. '70
Grateful Dead - D.C, '70
Little Feat - D.C., '70
Waylon Jennings - NYC, '76.

No, I don't get out much - at least for the last 30 years!

I've seen Cream, Hendrix twice, Led Zeppelin twice, David Allan Coe & some pretty dynamite acts over the years but these 5 concerts changed something about the way I listened to music. You?

Jason Odd · Post by **Jason Odd** » 2 Sep 2001 5:30 pm

Wow, I'd have loved to seen all of those gigs!

Okay, for me it would have to be:

1. The Big Day Out 1993; a rock concert in Melbourne with Iggy Pop, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, the Sonic Youth, Mudhoney, the Cosmic Psychos and many others. I got to see a lot of whacked out US guitar rock, but totally converted to a Nick Cave fan that day.

2. The Melvins 1997; total rock, rock and more rock, plus they were at the end of a three night run and went beserk with jams, swapping instuments and a big finale with all the support bands joining onstage.

3. The Working Class Ringoes 1996; the first time I saw a steel player onstage and was actually aware of what it was.

4. Dale Watson 1999.
5. Joel & Charlie (aka Tendrills) 1996.

The last two often become the first two when I'm in a different musical mood, but that's my top five.

chas smith R.I.P. · Post by **chas smith R.I.P.** » 2 Sep 2001 10:49 pm

Jerry Byrd, Convention '90

Tibetan Gyoto Monks '79

Newport Rock Festival '69

Mothers of Invention '69

Emmy Lou Harris and the Hot Band many times

Germs at the Roxy '79?, Hendrix/Soft Machine '68, Cream '66, Phillip Glass, Steve Reich, Lamont Young, Toru Takemitsu (works by), Peter Serkin, Bill Evans '70. I've been to quite a few concerts of different kinds of music with fabulous players and these were some of the life changing events.

Ernie Renn · Post by **Ernie Renn** » 3 Sep 2001 2:06 am

Other than steel guitars shows and shows I was playing on, since '95, I've seen two concerts.
1.) The Everly Brothers with Buddy Emmons.
2.) The Everly Brothers with Buddy Emmons and Albert Lee.
(BTW: From what I hear, Albert Lee won't be with the band anymore.)
Before that, in '92 I saw Danny Gatton and in '93 I saw Danny Gatton.
Perhaps, I play too much... I don't get out very often...

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nick allen · Post by **nick allen** » 3 Sep 2001 2:34 am

I don't see a whole lot, but mine would be (in date order):
Plastic Ono Band (John&Yoko, Clapton, George H, etc, etc) - London, 1969
Derek & The Dominos (Clapton) first ever show, London, 1970? 71?
Guy Clark, numerous shows in the 80s, all great
Townes Van Zandt, Paris, early 90s
Ry Cooder/David Lindley, Paris, 1995

Guess my tastes have quieted down over the years...
Nick

Pat Burns · Post by **Pat Burns** » 3 Sep 2001 5:38 am

...there's so many, but the ones that come to mind at the moment...

* Poco at the Capitol Theater in Passaic, N.J., Rusty Young on the steel...

* Roy Buchanan at the Fillmore East..sat in front of him, could have put my feet on the stage..he dropped a pick and I pocketed it..what a guitar player!

* Steve Stills at the Capitol Theater, I just like Steve Stills, always liked his guitar playing style...the warm-up act was Flo and Eddy (The Turtles) Happy Together..

*The Rolling Stones at the Eis Stadium in Mannheim, Germany 1974...hey, it was the Rolling Stones!...they had just come out with "Goat Head Soup", "Angie" was a new number, crowd gave it a cool reception...go figure! Billie Preston played "Billy Go Round in Cirles", of course...it was general admission, I was trampled into a good location near the stage, front right...had to stand for the entire show in order to see...

* New Riders and Commander Cody, Free Concert in Central Park, N.Y. early 1970-something..

* The Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Syracuse, N.Y., 1983...my first live exposure to Dixieland Jazz...and I suddenly understood that there is a use for a trombone...

* Blue Sparks From Hell at the Stanhope House in Stanhope, N.J. last night...these guys are all great musicians first and foremost, a tight act, and a lot of fun, check 'em out! OK, that's seven, so shoot me..

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Steve Feldman · Post by **Steve Feldman** » 3 Sep 2001 5:47 am

A few:

Pink Floyd, ~1970 (I think), a month after Dark Side of the Moon was released, at Radio City Music Hall, 1:00 am.

The Byrds (Untitled album vintage, with Clarence White and Gene Parsons)

The Band, New Year's Eve ~1971 (I guess), the year they recorded 'Rock of Ages' live at the Academy of Music, NYC.

Yes, backing up Jethro Tull (Auqlung vintage) ~1970.

Jeff Beck Group, Carnegie Hall, ~1971[This message was edited by Steve Feldman on 04 September 2001 at 07:02 PM.]

Jason Odd · Post by **Jason Odd** » 3 Sep 2001 7:24 am

Nick Allen, did you ever see Gong live?

Steve, Pink Floyd issued 'Dark Side of The Moon' in 1973.

nick allen · Post by **nick allen** » 3 Sep 2001 7:36 am

Sorry Jason, not that I recall... (wasn't there a guy called Daevid Allen in that band, or am I TOTALLY confused...?)
Nick

PS: In terms of quantity of quality, I should probably have included the 1977 Wembley Country Music Festival, which included Mickey Newbury, Emmylou Harris with Albert Lee, one of the Everlys (Don, I think) also with Albert, and many others..)

Steve Feldman · Post by **Steve Feldman** » 3 Sep 2001 7:43 am

Steve, Pink Floyd issued 'Dark Side of The Moon' in 1973.

Disclaimer: I cannot be held accountable for memory lapses during this period....

SF

Gene Jones · Post by **Gene Jones** » 3 Sep 2001 8:26 am

I don't go to concerts, and I don't buy CDs except to prepare for a show, so I can't contribute to this post.

Doug Beaumier · Post by **Doug Beaumier** » 3 Sep 2001 10:08 am

WOODSTOCK 1969, multi-band classic rock cultural/spiritual adventure

LED ZEPPELIN 1969, Springfield MA (small venue)

THE WHO 1970 & 1971 Tanglewood, Lenox MA (performed "Tommy")

original ALLMAN BROTHERS 1971 Springfield MA (small venue)

GRATEFUL DEAD 1972, Waterbury CT (small venue)

FLYING BURRITO BROS. w/Sneaky Pete 1969, Springfield College, MA

BUDDY EMMONS 1977, Boston MA

THE BYRDS with Clarence White 1971, Lenox MA

FREDDIE KING / ROY BUCHANON 1973?, Ellington, CT

MAHAVISHNU ORCHESTRA 1973, UMASS

FRANK ZAPPA 1969, Newport RI

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Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 3 Sep 2001 10:46 am

1. Simon & Garfunkel AND the Lovin' Spoonful, Yale Bowl, New Haven, CT, circa 1965.

2. "Meet the Beatles", Gainesville, FL, circa 1984. This was a Beatles "revival" show, but every single note was in place and identical to the original, all performed live, and the 4 players looked very much the parts, and even made numerous costume (and hairstyle!) changes during the concert to represent the various eras of Beatles music. I know this sounds strange, given that they were "just imitators", but this was one of the best concerts I have ever attended in my life. No kidding.

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Bobby Lee · Post by **Bobby Lee** » 3 Sep 2001 12:06 pm

It's hard to narrow it down to 5, but these stand out in my mind:
<ul>[*]Merle Haggard and George Strait at the Oakland Colloseum. Merle was the "opening act", and obviously in a hurry to get his 35 minutes over with, but his medley of famous intros was worth the price of admission.
[*]NRPS and the Dead at Winterland, probably in 1972, when Jerry was still playing steel with the New Riders. I gotta get that sound!
[*]Riders in the Sky at Luther Burbank Center. Just another show for them, but I was blown away by how much music 3 people can make.
[*]Chet Atkins, also at LBC. I was blown away by how much more music the master can play in 4 measures, when compared to the entire length of your typical top 40 country hit.
[*]Herbie Wallace at the TSGA show in Dallas. I think it was 1998. Herbie played the best jazz steel I've ever heard. He was really "on" that night.

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Steve Feldman · Post by **Steve Feldman** » 3 Sep 2001 1:52 pm

"Meet the Beatles", Gainesville, FL, circa 1984. This was a Beatles "revival" show, but every single note was in place and identical to the original, all performed live, and the 4 players looked very much the parts, and even made numerous costume (and hairstyle!) changes during the concert to represent the various eras of Beatles music. I know this sounds strange, given that they were "just imitators", but this was one of the best concerts I have ever attended in my life. No kidding.

You're different, aren't you, Jim...

Theresa Galbraith · Post by **Theresa Galbraith** » 3 Sep 2001 3:48 pm

Linda Ronstat
James Taylor
Mr. Mister, Richard Marks
Dire Straits
George Strait

Larry Miller · Post by **Larry Miller** » 3 Sep 2001 4:38 pm

Beach Boys 1963 Dick Clark Caravan of Stars
Buffalo Springfield 1967
Doors 1968
Kitty Wells w/Jimmie Crawford 1974
Tommy Overstreet w/Smiley 1974

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Jason Odd · Post by **Jason Odd** » 3 Sep 2001 4:57 pm

Hi Nick, yes Daevid Allen was in that band originally, I really like the old Canterbury corwd, at least all the early spin-offs from the 1960s groups.

In regards to Derek & The Doms, it would have been 1970, I think around June that they did their debut gig in the U.K.
I like the group, but I tend to prefer the material that leans more towards the Delaney & Bonnie sound.
Has anyone noticed that it's mainly the Baby Boomers answering this one, anyone out there who saw Elvis or Hank Williams?

Craig A Davidson · Post by **Craig A Davidson** » 3 Sep 2001 5:24 pm

Paul McCartney
Eric Clapton
Chet Atkins
Merle Haggard w/ Roy Nichols
Waylon Jennings w/ Mooney or Robbie Turner

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kyle reid · Post by **kyle reid** » 3 Sep 2001 6:14 pm

Now the replies are getting more realistic.

Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 3 Sep 2001 6:51 pm

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>You're different, aren't you, Jim...
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Uh-huh.

Post by **Brad Bechtel** » 3 Sep 2001 8:42 pm

There have been too many excellent shows to remember them all. Here are some highlights.

1) The Last Waltz, the Band and Friends, Winterland, San Francisco, 1976. Best $25 I ever spent. I stood right in front of Richard Manuel during the entire night.
2) Black Flag, the Minutemen, Saccharine Trust, Outer Circle at the Vex in East LA, 1982/3(?). Intensely scary fun. My band (Outer Circle) was the opening act. Imagine how well lap steel guitar went over with this crowd.
3) Captain Beefheart at the Roxy, 1981. I only wish I had seen him sooner.
4) Black Sabbath supporting their "Iron Man" release with the opening act, Yes, supporting their album "Fragile". San Bernardino Fairgrounds, 1974. My second concert ever.
5) The Bill Graham memorial concert in Golden Gate Park. John Fogerty and the Grateful Dead, Evelyn Cisneros dancing to "Ave Maria" sung by Aaron Neville, Journey reunited for this one time singing "When the Lights Go On in the City" and EVERYONE singing along, Carlos Santana singing through his guitar, and free apples for everyone (a Bill Graham tradition).
Honorable mentions:
6) Tom Petty at the Fillmore, with Lucinda Williams opening.
7) Lilith Fair 1999, my ten year old daughter's first concert. Watching her dancing to the Pretenders is one of my most cherished memories.

Twangfest 2000, St. Louis, especially the last night with Bill Kirchen headlining.
9) The first Bridge Concert, with Neil Young, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, David Crosby, Graham Nash, etc.
10) Los Lobos at the Fillmore, a private party hosted by Macromedia for the shipment of FreeHand 7.0. They were just doing another corporate party, but ending up blowing the roof off the place for about 500 devoted fans while the marketing weasels did their business in the back of the hall.

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Ricky Davis · Post by **Ricky Davis** » 4 Sep 2001 1:27 am

1. Sitting in front of my Tv watching "An Evening of E9th" with Lloyd Green and Tommy White.
2. Sitting in front of my Tv watching "An Evening of E9th" with Lloyd Green and Tommy White.
3. Sitting in front of my Tv watching "An Evening of E9th" with Lloyd Green and Tommy White.
4. Sitting in front of my Tv watching "An Evening of E9th" with Lloyd Green and Tommy White.
5. Sitting in front of my Tv watching "An Evening of E9th" with Lloyd Green and Tommy White.

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Ernie Renn · Post by **Ernie Renn** » 4 Sep 2001 3:07 am

Gee, Ricky, it looks like you get out less than I do. Wow...

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P Gleespen · Post by **P Gleespen** » 4 Sep 2001 4:00 am

in chronological order...

1. Echo and the Bunnymen 1984, Royal Oak, MI
2. Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, 1989, Boston, MA
3. Melvins/Helmet, 1991, Boston, MA
4. The Jesus Lizard, 1994, Cleveland, OH
5. Robert Randolph, 2001, Somerville, MA[This message was edited by P Gleespen on 04 September 2001 at 05:01 AM.]