Probably been asked before but it IS Friday night...
Thought of asking for favorite live albums but expanded it to DVD performances or even a live show you've been to.
Some of my fave live albums:
Nine Tonight Live Bullet -- Bob Seger and the boys
Live in Arnhem--Tina Turner (was a 60-something GRANNY! at the time)
SRV--about all of his shows on DVD. The growth from a little shy to guitar god is amazing and, with the exception of MAYBE Hendrix, I've never seen anyone more at one with his instrument.
Van Morrison's Montreux performance (1980, IIRC)--ol Van might be the one guy who could give Axl a run for his money on mercurial performances but he kicked ass with a great band on this one.
Hendrix--Band of Gypsys album. Killer tone and Jimi at his roots!
Clapton--Unplugged. Pure, true acoustic set. Lord, my buddy and I have played all those songs untold times out live...
Clapton--One More Rider (more on this one later)
Eagles Hell Freezes Over--missing Felder but still kicked ass. Possibly Eagles at their best.
Allman Bros At Fillmore East--dude, come on...it's the Allman Bros!
Queen Live Killers--Freddie and the guys. Certainly one of the most gifted bands--musically.
Springsteen--Live in Dublin--lot of good stuff on this album
I haven't been to a lot of concerts but two of my faves were both at Sun Valley. One with Keb' Mo solo and another with him and Bonnie Raitt. First one I was sitting on the grass about 20' from the stage. For you guitar guys, the second concert he had the best ES-335 Tone I have heard ANYWHERE on any album or live. Tried to see what amp he was using but couldn't make it out.
The one I didn't go to that I'll probably regret till I die is Clapton's One More Car, One More Rider tour. It was in Boise on a weeknight and I should've just tried to get off work and go--the album is awesome!
Been to many,many shows,seen that Clapton tour in Buffalo. Too many favorites,but probably the overall best was Clapton's guitar festival in 13 @MSG. Went both nights,so many high level players,derek trucks,keb mo,gary clark jr.vince gill,just to name a few.Some of the groups played and many great jams,here's one of my favs
I once saw Allison Krauss and Union Station backed by the Nashville Symphony perform in the Ryman Auditorium.
I've seen a lot of shows, but for musical excellence, none could touch this one. Everyone on stage was a top tier musician.
Bet that was a fantastic show! I've seen her twice, once with Union Station and the other with Robert Plant. Plant is one of the great vocalists of the ages, but that night on several songs he sang back-up for her. She is an amazing talent.
Another one I remember is Lyle Lovett. I barely knew who he was when I went to that show, but it was amazing. They call the show Lyle Lovett and His Large Band for a reason. There were times when there were 15-20 people on stage.
Hillary Hahn performed live in Anchorage a few years back. I was left with the impression I'll probably not see a better live performance in my life time.
Roy Clark, small outdoor venue. Joe Walsh, small indoor venue. Chris Isaack, medium venue. Grateful Dead large outdoor concert. Some in the 70's not so sure, as I was having far to much fun to really care. Clapton was excellent. How to choose just one, of so many, so far apart?
Probably been asked before but it IS Friday night...
Thought of asking for favorite live albums but expanded it to DVD performances or even a live show you've been to.
Some of my fave live albums:
Nine Tonight Live Bullet -- Bob Seger and the boys
Live in Arnhem--Tina Turner (was a 60-something GRANNY! at the time)
SRV--about all of his shows on DVD. The growth from a little shy to guitar god is amazing and, with the exception of MAYBE Hendrix, I've never seen anyone more at one with his instrument.
Van Morrison's Montreux performance (1980, IIRC)--ol Van might be the one guy who could give Axl a run for his money on mercurial performances but he kicked ass with a great band on this one.
Hendrix--Band of Gypsys album. Killer tone and Jimi at his roots!
Clapton--Unplugged. Pure, true acoustic set. Lord, my buddy and I have played all those songs untold times out live...
Clapton--One More Rider (more on this one later)
Eagles Hell Freezes Over--missing Felder but still kicked ass. Possibly Eagles at their best.
Allman Bros At Fillmore East--dude, come on...it's the Allman Bros!
Queen Live Killers--Freddie and the guys. Certainly one of the most gifted bands--musically.
Springsteen--Live in Dublin--lot of good stuff on this album
I haven't been to a lot of concerts but two of my faves were both at Sun Valley. One with Keb' Mo solo and another with him and Bonnie Raitt. First one I was sitting on the grass about 20' from the stage. For you guitar guys, the second concert he had the best ES-335 Tone I have heard ANYWHERE on any album or live. Tried to see what amp he was using but couldn't make it out.
The one I didn't go to that I'll probably regret till I die is Clapton's One More Car, One More Rider tour. It was in Boise on a weeknight and I should've just tried to get off work and go--the album is awesome!
Best live shows I've seen were a few of the many Dead shows I went to, Sonic Youth in the early 90's, SRV, Zappa..... trying to think of my favorite live recordings and kinda blanking at the moment.
Bob Hope gave a USO show on my base when I was a young Marine. He and his lovely wife entertained us for almost 2 hours. It was cool then. Its historic now as he passed shortly after.
Garth Brooks Chris LeDoux Brooks and Dunn Joe Diffie Frank Turner The Architects Flogging Molly
Best - Flogging Molly, hands down and 2nd is a LONG ways back.
Worst - Garth Brooks. I'm talking 1997, basically his hey day and I never understood the panty wetting calling him a great showman. It was boring and cliche. Stale. I'd not see him again for free.
JD McPhearson is coming to Green Bay next month - I'll go see him next.
I once saw Allison Krauss and Union Station backed by the Nashville Symphony perform in the Ryman Auditorium.
I've seen a lot of shows, but for musical excellence, none could touch this one. Everyone on stage was a top tier musician.
I've always liked Krauss with the Union Station. I got a friend that played the bass for Union Station in Krauss's earlier years. His name is John Pennell, He wrote several songs She covered including the title track to her album "Every time You Say Goodbye".
John also co-wrote the song Alan Jackson recorded titled "Meat and Potato Man." Lots of talented folks out there that don't normally stand in the spot light for sure....
Garry Allan, hands down. I saw him at a fairly small venue of about 1K people. The guy sounded fantastic and absolutely sang his heart out for the entire show.
