Greatest concert/play/live performance you ever saw?

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  • jonbobfrog
    jonbobfrog Posts: 294
    Tina Turner
  • teschy123
    teschy123 Posts: 89
    I am probably going to be mocked beyond belief for admitting this, but I went to the NKOTB reunion concert back in 2008 and it was absolutely amazing! I loved them when I was a kid but never got to see them, so I jumped at the chance of seeing them in concert. Sure, it was a little funny hearing 40 year old men sing about 'shorties', but they put on a really great show. I'll go and hide in my corner now...


    No mocking here I LOVE NKOTB!!! Yes and I have been to 10 shows and 1 cruise and going on another one in June!! For 5 men in the 40's they are KICK A**, and taking names!!! They make feel young and free!! I actually met all 5 of them!! SO down to earth

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  • ashhhhole
    ashhhhole Posts: 60 Member
    1. I saw Saves the Day, Motion City Soundtrack, and Say Anything. What was so great was that the lead singer for MCS was quite ill so all the other singers on tour filled in for him, singing his songs. They all had songs that matched their voices, and most had to have the lyrics printed out with them, but it was something that not many people got to see.
    2. I just saw Bruce Springsteen with my dad, I knew approximately zero songs, but he has a great stage presence and puts on a great show!
    3. Hanson. You know, the mmmbob kids? well they're all grown up now and they have great music. I've seen them at least 4 times, and they always raise money for kids in africa before their shows through what is called "the walk." The first time I did this it was december 2nd in Buffalo. COLD. Most of the people for the show were there at 1pm for the walk, when doors didn't open until 7. Hanson bought everyone hot chocolate, like the sweethearts they are.
  • mzhokie
    mzhokie Posts: 349 Member
    One concert that has stuck with me for years is Genesis ABACAB tour. It had to be one of the best light shows I have ever seen. I have never seen another concert put that much emphasis on the light show and how it related to the music. Amazing. I was in college at the time.

    The last concert I saw was Elton John in a small arena. I was only a few rows from the stage and it was awesome. He sang all of his hits, went 3 hours straight and still sounded fantastic. (This was just a month ago!)
  • Gary1977
    Gary1977 Posts: 804 Member
    JOHN MAYER! <3
    :laugh:
    I'm sorry,but when I saw this I immediatly thought of the movie "Friends with Benefits"
  • odessey
    odessey Posts: 24 Member
    Fat Boy Slim, Big Beach Boutique 2 - live on Brighton beach in 2002 it was fantastic they estimate 250,000 - 260,000 people attended we got to watch from the pier, unrestricted view!
  • Pengi81
    Pengi81 Posts: 336 Member
    I have 2 faves because the music style is so far apart from each other.

    Alice Cooper at the MEN back in 2005 - that concert was brilliant - Alice Cooper definitely put on a show worth seeing

    The other was Marianne Faithfull at the Hammsermith Apollo in 2006

    I really want to see Steps live!
  • becschneider
    becschneider Posts: 36
    incubus!!!! i've been to a few different concerts but in terms of awesome talent incubus are the best i've ever seen!
  • cekeys
    cekeys Posts: 397 Member
    Cowboy Mouth. They're an incredible live band.
  • Nerple
    Nerple Posts: 1,291 Member
    Not sure which was the greatest, but ones I remember fondly:

    Phantom of the Opera, Boston, 1996?
    Green Day, Schenectady NY, 1998
    Stomp, Vienna, 2000
    Metallica, Dallas, 2000
    Tragically Hip, Albany, 2001
    Godsmack, Boston, 2003?
    Dropkick Murphys, Boston, St. Patrick's Day 2005?
    Trans Siberian Orchestra, Columbia SC, 2012
  • Faeriegirl74
    Faeriegirl74 Posts: 187 Member
    I am probably going to be mocked beyond belief for admitting this, but I went to the NKOTB reunion concert back in 2008 and it was absolutely amazing! I loved them when I was a kid but never got to see them, so I jumped at the chance of seeing them in concert. Sure, it was a little funny hearing 40 year old men sing about 'shorties', but they put on a really great show. I'll go and hide in my corner now...

    LOL! I went to their reunion show two years in a row here in Dallas - I gotta say... they were great! My husband laughed at us, but that's ok... totally worth it!
  • ScottyNoHotty
    ScottyNoHotty Posts: 1,957 Member
    Queen's hot space tour...St.Paul, Minnesota, August 1982
    My step sister took me for my 13th birthday!
    Billy Squire was the opening act.
  • stephs0214
    stephs0214 Posts: 269 Member
    I gotta say the best concert I attended was the Blake Shelton, Reba, and George Strait at the Dallas Cowboys Stadium. It was awesome! There were thousands and thousands of people. Blake is a great personality and has stupendous talent, Reba is gorgeous and just keeps getting better, and of course George is timeless!

    The second was the Night Ranger, Foreigner, and Journey concert (also in Dallas). I know Journey does not have the original singer and some people feel like it's just a karoake performance, but the guy sounds just like Steve Perry. It was a night full of great music!!
  • Faeriegirl74
    Faeriegirl74 Posts: 187 Member
    I have been to some great shows...but I gotta say my three favorites:
    - 1993 Guns and Roses "Use Your Illusion Tour" with Faith No More and Metallica at the old Texas Stadium was amazing!
    - 1997 U2's "Popmart" Tour at The Cotton Bowl... besides, who can't appreciate Bono?
    - 2009 Depeche Mode's "Sounds of the Universe" Tour at the Starplex/Gexa/whatever they are calling the venue nowadays in Dallas

    I will say, I have gone to numerous concerts... I absoutely think Garth Brooks put on an amazing show at Texas Stadium...so did Tim McGraw/Faith Hill... and I don't really like country...

    A local radio station puts on a few concerts each year and I've been to those that I had a blast at - including my favorites: EdgeFest #8 1999: Collective Soul, The Goo Goo Dolls, Toadies, Marvelous 3, Eve 6, Dovetail Joint, The Nixons, Blink 182, Lit, Stabbing Westward, Local H, Tin Star, Sponge...EdgeFest #3 1994:Violent Femmes, Crash Test Dummies, The Indians, Eve’s Plum, Possum Dixon, Dig, Material Issue, Crowed House, Tripping Daisy & Charlatans UK... and EdgeFest # 16 2007: Killers, My Chemical Romance, A.F.I., Muse, Blue October, Jet, Papa Roach, Bowling for Soup, Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Kaiser Chiefs, Sparta, Saosin, Bullet for My Valentine, Say Anything, Placebo, Finger 11, Ataris
  • MyTime1985
    MyTime1985 Posts: 456 Member
    Pantera when I was 15. I actually ran away for the weekend just to go to this show. Afterwards I hung out with Biohazard. It was an epic night even if I did get grounded for a year. I love Phil! RIP Dimebag!
  • softwind
    softwind Posts: 578 Member
    Concert- either Disturbed or White Zombie
    Musical - Moving Out. (Rock of Ages was real good too)
  • SueGeer
    SueGeer Posts: 1,169 Member
    Definitely Neil Diamond in concert....seen him 4 times.
  • jessicaj_824
    jessicaj_824 Posts: 114 Member
    I am probably going to be mocked beyond belief for admitting this, but I went to the NKOTB reunion concert back in 2008 and it was absolutely amazing! I loved them when I was a kid but never got to see them, so I jumped at the chance of seeing them in concert. Sure, it was a little funny hearing 40 year old men sing about 'shorties', but they put on a really great show. I'll go and hide in my corner now...

    LOL - me too!!!! Best show ever - it was also fun to have a sea of 30 something aged women screaming like we were 12 again :blushing:
  • stephs0214
    stephs0214 Posts: 269 Member
    I am probably going to be mocked beyond belief for admitting this, but I went to the NKOTB reunion concert back in 2008 and it was absolutely amazing! I loved them when I was a kid but never got to see them, so I jumped at the chance of seeing them in concert. Sure, it was a little funny hearing 40 year old men sing about 'shorties', but they put on a really great show. I'll go and hide in my corner now...

    LOL! I went to their reunion show two years in a row here in Dallas - I gotta say... they were great! My husband laughed at us, but that's ok... totally worth it!

    I also saw NKOTB in 2008. A couple of years before that, I told my bf what a HUGE fan I was back in the day and said if they ever got back together, he was going to take me to see them. Of course, he was like, "sure babe." You better believe I was quick to tell him when I found out they were gonna perform close to me in Texas. lol I was actually surprised how good the concert was. They are a really talented (then and now) group.
  • unsuspectingfish
    unsuspectingfish Posts: 1,176 Member
    Roger Waters' performing The Wall in 2010, made better by the fact that the rest of that year was really ****ty.
  • Snow__White
    Snow__White Posts: 1,650 Member
    Ive only been to 1 concert in my life NKOTBSB
    it was last year the day before my birthday
    we had amazing seats
    and i touched Donnie Wahlberg
  • 1975travis
    1975travis Posts: 2 Member
    Fugazi @ 328 Performance Hall, Nashville TN
  • morningbell
    morningbell Posts: 33 Member
    The Cure.

    I love them!!



    hell yes!
  • rammsteinsoldier
    rammsteinsoldier Posts: 1,552 Member
    No contest

    Rammstein Live at Madison Square Garden
  • Faeriegirl74
    Faeriegirl74 Posts: 187 Member
    I am probably going to be mocked beyond belief for admitting this, but I went to the NKOTB reunion concert back in 2008 and it was absolutely amazing! I loved them when I was a kid but never got to see them, so I jumped at the chance of seeing them in concert. Sure, it was a little funny hearing 40 year old men sing about 'shorties', but they put on a really great show. I'll go and hide in my corner now...


    No mocking here I LOVE NKOTB!!! Yes and I have been to 10 shows and 1 cruise and going on another one in June!! For 5 men in the 40's they are KICK A**, and taking names!!! They make feel young and free!! I actually met all 5 of them!! SO down to earth

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    ...My highlight was seeing NKOTB one year and the following year seeing NKOTB with BSB! That was a lot of fun for a middle aged woman!
  • DalexD
    DalexD Posts: 236 Member
    Biffy Clyro and The Script. :love:
  • carlynn13
    carlynn13 Posts: 281
    Vanilla Ice.................jk haha.....I would have to say Metallica...seen them 5 times and enjoyed every time

    So jealous of this...
    I will have to say Kid Rock, best concert I've ever been to! He is awesome!
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
    Best live concert is a tie between Harry Connick, Jr., and Lyle Lovett. They just both put on a very wonderful concert, and interact with the audience, so it feels very cozy and intimate. And Lovett is a stand-up comic!

    I couldn't say the best play. I've seen so many that were amazing. Shakespeare in Delaware Park in Buffalo does two shows every summer and they are always absolutely incredible, Cats on Broadway ... Even the Little Theater and some high school productions I've seen have been incredible, so I can't pick one!
  • mellabyte
    mellabyte Posts: 193 Member
    Ahaha. Man. I remembering being waaaay into NKOTB when I was in middle school. >_< (Along with Boys II Men.) I never did see them in concert though.

    But back to topic, I loooooove live music. The last concert I went to was The Black Keys also (opening with the Arctic Monkeys, who I also enjoy but didn't put on that magnetic of an opening) and they were great, but I think I enjoyed them tons more when I saw them the first time (last year) playing a much smaller venue. I prefer small venue shows.

    Green Day (either last year or the year before) put on a pretty ridiculously awesome performance, one of the best I've seen. They really make the audience feel like part of the show. (Or maybe that was because I was in the pit...)

    For nostalgia, it was really great to see Bad Religion live recently. I couldn't believe they were an _opening band_ for a band they basically mentored (Rise Against, love them)... That totally made me feel old. ^_^

    I'm excited about seeing Red Hot Chili Peppers in May, even though they are sans John Frusciante. But I've never seen them live, so still looking forward to it.
  • rob_v
    rob_v Posts: 270 Member
    Best concert ever - 1987 - Pink Floyd, Momentary Lapse of Reason Tour. MSG - NY.
    Just amazing.

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