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Post by HoodooOperator on Mar 17, 2006 18:41:53 GMT -5
Not Including the Roo shows: NIN- fragility tour w/ perfect circle Smashing Pumpkins- MellonCollie tour Pearl Jam- soldier field chicago Vitalogy tour w/Badreligion opening Clutch- every time i see em, they get better and better Pantera & White Zombie- the "war of the gargantuas tour" w/ Deftones opening Stone Temple Pilots- Riviera Chicago, last tour ever. Mars Volta- Roy Wilkens Auditorium, Frances tour Stevie Ray Vaughn- I couldnt tell you a date, I was jus' a wee little one, but i can remember how when he looked out at the crowd, it seemed like he was staring right at you, and i thought it was the coolest shit ever. Deftones, Thursday, & Thrice- Roy Wilkens Auditourium, St. Paul Rage Against the Machine- Evil Empire tour w/ Wu Tang Clan opening Violent Femmes- Valparaiso University, first show on my own ever. (the violent femmes, they bring all the equipment on the bus!...lol)
Yeah, we could all go on forever. I'll stop now...lol
"As democracy is perfected, the office of president represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people. On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their heart's desire at last and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron." - H. L. Mencken
"We've all been raised on television to believe that one day we'd all be millionaires, movie gods, and rock stars. But we wont, and we're slowly learning that fact & we're very, very pissed off......."
Post by poopzilla33 on Apr 11, 2006 14:28:29 GMT -5
i saw a killer bob dylan show. it was with him and willie nelson. willie rocked the house with all the classics. dylan seemed kinda tired but his band rocked
Here's another vote for Radiohead at Hutchinson Field in Chicago; August 2001. Incredible. If I hadn't sweat out all my hydration, I'm sure I would have cried.
Interesting that so many of us chose Radiohead...
After that, here are a few that rank up there, an incomplete list. Radiohead at Alpine Valley 2003 Black Keys in Champaign, Dec 2005 (tiny venue, up close, they kicked my ass) My Morning Jacket at the Vic in Chicago, 2005 Roger Waters in Chicago ~2000. (2nd row center seeing the man)
Post by wingsclipped on Apr 11, 2006 18:04:59 GMT -5
skankinitslow said:
wingsclipped lucky you. how much did that view cost if you dont mind me asking?
A lot, especially when you include airfare, hotel, etc. The tix for the pit were $200 each I think (off eBay -- hadda do it).
Also, I had comparable tix (but I wasn't early enough to be front row in the pit) for Alpine Valley same tour, and MSG the night before (front row again, in front of Ed, but no camera).
"As democracy is perfected, the office of president represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people. On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their heart's desire at last and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron." - H. L. Mencken
Post by wingsclipped on Apr 11, 2006 18:15:29 GMT -5
kar said:
Here's another vote for Radiohead at Hutchinson Field in Chicago; August 2001. Incredible. If I hadn't sweat out all my hydration, I'm sure I would have cried.
Interesting that so many of us chose Radiohead...
After that, here are a few that rank up there, an incomplete list. Radiohead at Alpine Valley 2003 Black Keys in Champaign, Dec 2005 (tiny venue, up close, they kicked my ass) My Morning Jacket at the Vic in Chicago, 2005 Roger Waters in Chicago ~2000. (2nd row center seeing the man)
That was my first RH show. The lakefront vista, the beautiful night, Thom's atypical loquacity, almost perfect...but I was too damn far away! When they came around in '03, I made sure I saw 'em frequently and up close for 3 of the 5 shows I attended.
"As democracy is perfected, the office of president represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people. On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their heart's desire at last and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron." - H. L. Mencken
That was my first RH show. The lakefront vista, the beautiful night, Thom's atypical loquacity, almost perfect...but I was too damn far away! When they came around in '03, I made sure I saw 'em frequently and up close for 3 of the 5 shows I attended.
I got lucky for Hutchinson (of course I got there at 10am)... right on the center aisle, about 50 feet back. Seeing the skyline to the left, lake to the right, and RH straight ahead. Words can't describe. I've got a recording of the show that's pretty good, but just doesn't do justice.
In '03 I saw them in Alpine Valley and the next day in St Louis. The Alpine Valley show was perfect (right next to soundboard); I just wish St Louis was as good, but I blame the venue for that. Got both of those shows on cd too.
Can't wait to see them at Roo. It's gonna be a glorious day...
Post by wingsclipped on Apr 12, 2006 10:58:14 GMT -5
kar said:
wingsclipped said:
That was my first RH show. The lakefront vista, the beautiful night, Thom's atypical loquacity, almost perfect...but I was too damn far away! When they came around in '03, I made sure I saw 'em frequently and up close for 3 of the 5 shows I attended.
I got lucky for Hutchinson (of course I got there at 10am)... right on the center aisle, about 50 feet back. Seeing the skyline to the left, lake to the right, and RH straight ahead. Words can't describe. I've got a recording of the show that's pretty good, but just doesn't do justice.
In '03 I saw them in Alpine Valley and the next day in St Louis. The Alpine Valley show was perfect (right next to soundboard); I just wish St Louis was as good, but I blame the venue for that. Got both of those shows on cd too.
Can't wait to see them at Roo. It's gonna be a glorious day...
What, have you been stalking me? I was at those three shows you mentioned, also. The biggest pain in the ass was getting out of Alpine's parking lot. Alpine-pit, UMB Pavilion-pavilion seats.
"As democracy is perfected, the office of president represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people. On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their heart's desire at last and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron." - H. L. Mencken
i saw a killer bob dylan show. it was with him and willie nelson. willie rocked the house with all the classics. dylan seemed kinda tired but his band rocked
Last year's tour with the Greencards? I saw that tour at Slugger Field in Louisville and it was really great. Dylan and his band were the best I'd ever seen them in my opinion, and the setlist was full of great song choices. Willie was pretty good, definitely not the best I'd seen him.
Post by poopzilla33 on Apr 12, 2006 13:49:43 GMT -5
yeah i saw it in pittsfield. the greencards were amazing. i ahd never heard them before that day and am now a big fan. the whoel experience was mind blowing i loved it
Post by steverbeaver on Apr 13, 2006 10:59:25 GMT -5
I usually prefer smaller shows, though festivals are almost just as good. So far, my favourite shows have been "Wintersleep" "Pilate" and "Pearl Jam"
if you haven't heard of wintersleep or pilate i definitely recommend looking them up. they are the sort of band who hasn't struck it big yet so you can see them in small clubs, etc.
i am sure radiohead will be added to my list, probably #1.
Post by george de la porge on Apr 15, 2006 3:25:06 GMT -5
This is tough. being a crusty old phish kid id have to say 7/11/00 deer creek, or 11/9/98 UIc, chicago. The it festival was sick too but does that count? Maybe the Air-traffic control tower set could count as a single show, that was ridiculous! Its pretty hard to pick a non phish show, but maybe after radiohead this year......
Post by papageorgio on Apr 15, 2006 7:57:52 GMT -5
This is a very tough question.I cant bring myself to say best but this would definitley be up there. I saw stevie ray vaughn at val du lakes the same year he died in a plane crash. he was amazing.he played for the longest time and was mind blowing.(honorable mention George Clinton) saw george in detroit he played so long they turned the lights on to try and make him stop, continued to play till 6 in morning and they cut the power
Post by venusinfurs on Apr 15, 2006 8:00:51 GMT -5
I'd have to say that the best show I've ever seen was NIN/Queens of the Stone Age/Death From Above 1979 in Nashville, TN on Halloween night. The atmosphere mixed with the music and created one of the most euphoric nights of my life. It was perfect.
However, I expect that show to take the backseat when Bonnaroo 2006 rolls around...
Post by mexicandna on Apr 16, 2006 23:22:31 GMT -5
beastie boys- united center edan and sage francis- fireside bowl mmw late night bonnaroo phish-it squarepusher- metro mike relm- abbey pub even further 01 king crimson-park west ninjatune showcase- metro ween- canopy club primus late night roo ohhh and so many more
