How about The Do Good Tanyas? I've been diggin them for the same reasons as my previous post.
most memorable concerts?
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So many...here's a few in chronological order:
Louis Armstrong at the UofC Theater in Chicago, 1962. My mom took me. He played a blues and I began to cry..."Mommy, why is he so sad?" She just smiled.
The Amboy Dukes and The Shadows of Knight at The Cellar in Arlington Heights IL, 1967. My cousin was in the Amboy Dukes. They were incredible. I think that's when I first knew I'd never be anything if not a musician.
Mountain and Fleetwood Mac at the Syndrome in Chicago, 1970. Loud but beautiful. Some of the best live rock sound I've heard. The original band with Steve Knight on keys were capable of stellar performances and this was one of them.
Black Sabbath and Wishbone Ash, Arie Crown Theater, 1970. Wonderful sounding room and good performance.
Led Zeppelin International Amphitheater Chicago, 1971. Sat behind the stage and probably heard better sound than most of the house. Could've tapped Bonham on the shoulder had I a pool cue.
Jeff Beck Group at the Arie Crown, 1972. Stupendous concert. Tim Bogert and Carmine Appice were the rhythm section, and they still had Bob Tench singing and Max Middleton on keys.
West, Bruce and Laing at McGaw Hall, Evanston IL 1972. Their first show in Chicago. I have the cassette recording I made...still gives me chills.
Queen, Dane County Coliseum Madison WI 1975. Unforgettable. These were the days when I'd arrive early and park myself up front, elbows resting on the stage floor. I remember being struck by the blue-ish tint of Freddie's hair and beard shadow. We made eye contact and for a split-second he just looked like a scared kid before regaining absolute composure and ruling the stage.
ZZ Top Dane County Coliseum, Madison WI 1977. special appearance winding down the big tour from the year before. Jeans, T Shirts. cowboy hats, and boots. Real pros.
Jethro Tull Dane County Coliseum, 1977. Possibly the most memorable show of my life. Stellar musicianship, staging and pacing.
Truly, a magical and surprisingly intimate experience.
Luciano Pavarotti in the recital hall of the Lyric in Chicago, 1979. 'Nuff said.
PJ Harvey at The Riviera in Chicago, September 13, 2001. Driving in from WI past O'Hare with no air traffic...magnificent show.
I've been so fortunate to have these experiences...I'll share some more as I recall them!
Louis Armstrong at the UofC Theater in Chicago, 1962. My mom took me. He played a blues and I began to cry..."Mommy, why is he so sad?" She just smiled.
The Amboy Dukes and The Shadows of Knight at The Cellar in Arlington Heights IL, 1967. My cousin was in the Amboy Dukes. They were incredible. I think that's when I first knew I'd never be anything if not a musician.
Mountain and Fleetwood Mac at the Syndrome in Chicago, 1970. Loud but beautiful. Some of the best live rock sound I've heard. The original band with Steve Knight on keys were capable of stellar performances and this was one of them.
Black Sabbath and Wishbone Ash, Arie Crown Theater, 1970. Wonderful sounding room and good performance.
Led Zeppelin International Amphitheater Chicago, 1971. Sat behind the stage and probably heard better sound than most of the house. Could've tapped Bonham on the shoulder had I a pool cue.
Jeff Beck Group at the Arie Crown, 1972. Stupendous concert. Tim Bogert and Carmine Appice were the rhythm section, and they still had Bob Tench singing and Max Middleton on keys.
West, Bruce and Laing at McGaw Hall, Evanston IL 1972. Their first show in Chicago. I have the cassette recording I made...still gives me chills.
Queen, Dane County Coliseum Madison WI 1975. Unforgettable. These were the days when I'd arrive early and park myself up front, elbows resting on the stage floor. I remember being struck by the blue-ish tint of Freddie's hair and beard shadow. We made eye contact and for a split-second he just looked like a scared kid before regaining absolute composure and ruling the stage.
ZZ Top Dane County Coliseum, Madison WI 1977. special appearance winding down the big tour from the year before. Jeans, T Shirts. cowboy hats, and boots. Real pros.
Jethro Tull Dane County Coliseum, 1977. Possibly the most memorable show of my life. Stellar musicianship, staging and pacing.
Truly, a magical and surprisingly intimate experience.
Luciano Pavarotti in the recital hall of the Lyric in Chicago, 1979. 'Nuff said.
PJ Harvey at The Riviera in Chicago, September 13, 2001. Driving in from WI past O'Hare with no air traffic...magnificent show.
I've been so fortunate to have these experiences...I'll share some more as I recall them!
Pavarotti! You win.
Ha! Yeah, it was heavenly. I remember there were 6 encores before he said, in broken English that, "This must be my last...".Pavarotti! You win.
To hear him in his prime, in recital in that intimate space...once in a lifetime experience. Oh, yeah...our friend was sick so they gave us their tickets!
Not a concert but an unexpected live musical experience.
About 1986 I worked in state government in Illinois - my job was selling state bonds for infrastructure projects. I worked mostly with bankers and bond lawyers. A couple of bankers suggested we go to London to explore selling bonds there.
My first trip to London, someone on the trip said he had tickets to a new musical, it just opened and was getting good reviews.
None of us were familiar with it.
So we went - the musical was the first run (in English) of Les Misarables - the original London cast at the Palace Theatre.
I was blown away by the production, the voices, and the drama of it all. I had been to a few musicals in Chicago, but nothing like this.
I remember it well.
Cheers,
Snade
About 1986 I worked in state government in Illinois - my job was selling state bonds for infrastructure projects. I worked mostly with bankers and bond lawyers. A couple of bankers suggested we go to London to explore selling bonds there.
My first trip to London, someone on the trip said he had tickets to a new musical, it just opened and was getting good reviews.
None of us were familiar with it.
So we went - the musical was the first run (in English) of Les Misarables - the original London cast at the Palace Theatre.
I was blown away by the production, the voices, and the drama of it all. I had been to a few musicals in Chicago, but nothing like this.
I remember it well.
Cheers,
Snade
Many memorable Live Show but here's two of my favorites:
Bruce Springsteen and The E street Band 1979 Darkness Tour, Miami University Oxford Ohio, Lil Sibs weekend visiting my older brother.
Wide Spread Panic "Panic in the Streets" 1998 in Athens, Ga. where I've lived for the past 25 years.
Bruce Springsteen and The E street Band 1979 Darkness Tour, Miami University Oxford Ohio, Lil Sibs weekend visiting my older brother.
Wide Spread Panic "Panic in the Streets" 1998 in Athens, Ga. where I've lived for the past 25 years.
