Live musical performances...list some of your favorites...
The Ramones, 1978 at the Red Lion in Champaign, Il. My toes were bumped into the foot or more riser that was the stage, clunky early Ikegami on my shoulder and Johnny Ramone playing to me inches away. Utterly transcendent, it doesn't get better than this evening. It doesn't have to, I was there and that will always be.
Set the controls for the heart of the Sun.
July 24, 2019, 11:33 PM
Sigfest
BisleyBH— That is a great album, lucky you to be there. Congrats!!
I’ve seen a bunch of concerts, three that really impressed me was
Gordon Lightfoot The Call Zappa
July 24, 2019, 11:46 PM
tigereye313
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Originally posted by rebut10: As much as I like the OP's version of Brothers In Arms, the one below is my favorite...
I can't get the video to post...click the link, it's worth it.
Tommy Emmanuel. Seen him on three different occasions. Phenomenal.
Saw Diana Krall at a smaller show. Lovely.
Saw Norah Jones at THOB in New Orleans just as she was becoming popular.
Seeing Knopfler on 9/6, finally. Can't wait.
July 25, 2019, 01:40 AM
Hamden106
Tina and Ike Turner. Back in the day.
Especially that costume Tina almost didn't wear.
Sat 10' from the stage.
SIGnature NRA Benefactor CMP Pistol Distinguished
July 25, 2019, 04:47 AM
f2
July 25, 2019, 07:45 AM
henryaz
In 1973, I had the distinct pleasure of attending a live performance at the Red Slipper Lounge (in a Holiday Inn), just north of Lexington KY. The band was JD Crowe and the New South, with JD Crowe on banjo, Tony Rice on guitar, Ricky Skaggs on mandolin and fiddle, Jerry Douglas on Dobro, and Bobby Slone on Bass. Ricky's hair style was typical of the time, blow dried and shoulder length, and Jerry Douglas was a pimply youngster. Most of the music from that performance is available on CD, titled JD Crowe and the New South.
When in doubt, mumble
July 25, 2019, 11:05 AM
dbuck47
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Originally posted by tigereye313: Tommy Emmanuel. Seen him on three different occasions. Phenomenal.
Saw Diana Krall at a smaller show. Lovely.
Saw Norah Jones at THOB in New Orleans just as she was becoming popular.
Seeing Knopfler on 9/6, finally. Can't wait.
I would love to see Tommy Emmanuel!
For me in no particular order:
Elvis Chicago Tom Jones Willie Nelson Heart (in their early prime) B J Thomas Elton John Billy Joel Boz Scaggs John Prine Mac McAnally Jerry Lee Lewis Oak Ridge Boys Statler Brothers Barbara Mandrell
Live free or die... Don't tread on me... Molon Labe... Take your pick.
July 25, 2019, 04:45 PM
LtJL
the greatest woman singer of the generation, Linda Ronstadt, tons of her concert videos on youtube. I saw her twice.
July 25, 2019, 05:12 PM
LS1 GTO
Three of the best I can immediately recall:
Styx (Cars opened) from the 6th row, center. Their Grand Illusion tour and what made them THE show to see of the day.
Kinks front row center. Ray (or Dave?) invited my date up on stage. It was her first concert and had a blast.
Queen, third row center.
Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.
"If dogs don't go to Heaven, I want to go where they go" Will Rogers
The definition of the words we used, carry a meaning of their own...
July 25, 2019, 08:35 PM
TMats
I’ve been attending live music events since I was 18 or 19 and I’ve seen a few winters since then. I’ve also seen a who’s who of big name tours. I’ll go a different direction. These are just shows from the last 3 years or so that I thought were great.
Samantha Fish, a couple times recently. She’s phenomenal;
Doyle Bramhall II. We saw him in Fort Collins in probably the smallest venue I’ve ever seen a known performer in...maybe a 100 people. Then in the spring in the Royal Albert Hall with Clapton;
JD McPherson and his band. Original artist with a roots rock vibe. Great show.
Joe Bonamassa. He gives you your money’s worth, and then some.
Holly Williams. Granddaughter of Hank and daughter of Hank Jr. Singer/songwriter and hugely talented.
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