rockerreds Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 In Rough Order of Quality1.Neil Young2.Rilo Kliey3.Patti Smith4.Fountains of Wayne5.The Curtis Symphony OrchestraI wish I could have seen Raspberries! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnO Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 I have 6 shows tied for first!Raspberries - State Theater, Cleveland, 12/14/07Sonics, Cavestomp, NYC, 11/2/07 - 1st show in 30 years!Sonics, Cavestomp, NYC, 11/4/07 - 2nd show in 3 nightsRoky Erickson & Explosives, Southpaw, Brooklyn, 4/13/07 - first ever NYC showRoky Erickson & Explosives, Bowery Ballroom, NYC, 4/15/07The Wildhearts, Club Exit, Brooklyn, 10/19/07Runner-ups, by date -Mary Weiss, Beachland, Cleveland, 3/3/07 - first real show in over 30 years, first-ever solo gig!The Stooges, 930 Club, Wash,DC, 4/5/07The Searchers, Cutting Room, NYC, 5/8/07Roy Loney & The Movers, Cafe DuNord, SF, 6/1/07Radio Birdman, Ottobar, Baltimore, 6/30/07New York Dolls, 930 Club, Wash,DC, 7/19/07Peter & Gordon, Rams Head, Annapolis, 8/12/07Hoodoo Gurus, Black Cat, Wash, DC, 9/4/07Bob Dylan/Elvis Costello, Merriweather Post, Columbia, MD, 9/28/07Mary Weiss, Southpaw, Brooklyn, 10/12/07Raspberries, Highline, NYC, 10/13/07Raspberries, Highline, NYC, 10/14/07The Hives, Black Cat, Wash,DC, 10/17/07and Chuck Berry at that Cranford, New Jersey showon 9/15/07.......actually, this last one is a joke, as was his set that day....(Ira, Marlene & Kathy also saw it.....) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 JohnO you need to get out more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnO Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 "JohnO you need to get out more!"I agree; that's my goal for this year. (Although actually, I left out a bunch of local shows in DC and NYC I attended of non-national acts). So far, though, I only have tickets for: Daniel Johnston (lunatic from Austin), 2/23 in DC; The Pogues (St Patrick's Day show) at Roseland, NYC, 3/15; and Terry Adams (ex-NRBQ), Annapolis, 3/22. I'm thinking about going the scalper's route for Clapton/Winwood at MSG in late February, but have a boot show of theirs from last year, and it isn't really that inspired/inspiring.....not for the $300 or so per ticket it's going to cost (I HATE arena and stadium shows!!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 Well actually I was being facetious. You've seen more shows in one year than I've seen in 10! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnO Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 "Well actually I was being facetious."Marv - I know you were....so was I. Truth be known, I probably have to slow down a bit this year....at my advancing age....Also...you have a family and a life! Some of us just try to make out that we do by staying busy as Hell.....it makes the time pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris hess Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 raspberries,state theater,12/14/07,cleveland..that's it and all i need..lol,chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJ Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 oh quit rubbing it in Chris lol .....I've only been to three shows....Raspberries Highline 10/13/07Raspberries Highline 10/14/07Raspberries House of Blues 11/30/07all of which I wouldn't trade for anything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy-Ann Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 Raspberries - Cleveland - 12/14/07 The best!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pierre Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 I had a good year for concerts:1. Raspberries in Cleveland, Dec. 14/072. Crowded House in Montreal, Aug. 073. Aretha Franklin in Toronto, April 074. Cheap Trick (and April Wine) in Belleville, Ontario, July 2007I might have the dates wrong, but you get the idea. Raspberries and Crowded House were great, Aretha has seen better days but it was still cool to see her...and Cheap Trick, well, at least I got a pick from Rick Nielsen. I was in the front row, but too close to the speakers and too close to Robin Zander (he looked *rough*). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Early Wynn Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 One of my new years resolutions is to see more live music in 2008.The best of what I did see in 2007 (in no particular order) is:The Figgs @ the Parlor in PhilaFountains of Wayne @ the Troc in PhilaRaspberries @ the Highline in NYCThe A's - Electric Factory in PhilaThe rest were just okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donmand Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 2007 was a GREAT Year for Concerts!In Chronological Order;ERIC CLAPTON - Fargodome Fargo, ND March 30th Went with my 21 year old nephew who had a blast from row 5 on the main floor. Eric celebrates his 62nd Birthday in Fargo, North Dakota No less! Clapton’s guitar work was first rate as was his band. A real FUN Concert! Worth the price just to hear Layla, Wonderful Tonight and Cocaine.The KNACK - Lakefront Park Hudson, WI June 15th. The Knack played this outdoor benefit for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation for free as they did in 2005. Donations were accepted at the gate. A shortened powerhouse set due to the rain by these under appreciated Rock legends. Judging by the high energy note perfect Show. Who would have known lead singer Doug Fieger had underwent Chemo 2 days before the Concert (for a Brain tumor)? After a 20 minute rain delay the Knack returned for a rousing “My Sharona†and “Havin’ a Rave Up†as it started out pour again. Incredible guitar work by Berton Averre. The Knack are one tightest most polished Live bands playing today! Don-to be continued- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy K. Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Only saw ONE...and that was the Raspberries in Cleveland! Been too preoccupied with other things.This past year, has been the year where I've been to the least amount of concerts! Not normal for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donmand Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Concerts 2007 continued:Fountains of Wayne - 1st Ave; Minneapolis, MN June 13th. Touring behind the awesome new CD: "Traffic and Weather"!John Mayer - Summerfest; Milwaukee, WI July 3rdMy 15 yr old daughters fave!Graham Parker - Brits Pub; Minneapolis, MN July 15th. Parker is the classic Brit Rocker. Fun outdoor show! Free!Guster - MN Zoo Amphitheatre; Apple Valley, MN July 23rd. Small outdoor venue. Great power pop and ballads. Sold out 2 nights!John Hiatt - Shawn Colvin - Mn Zoo Amphitheatre; Apple Valley, MN August 7th. Hiatt solo. Excellent songwriter with tales about Life and the road. Booker T & The MG's - Johnny Winter - Bayfront Bluesfest; Duluth, MN August 12thFountains of Wayne - MN State Fair; St. Paul, MN August 26th Great Power Pop! My favorite group!Crowded House - Orpheum Theatre - Mpls, MN Sept 9th. Incredible Reunion Show! Finn and the boys sounded Fantastic!Gordon Lightfoot - State Theatre - Mpls, Mn Sept 22nd. A Folk Legend! Superb show by this 68 yr old balladeer. Bruce Springsteen & E ST Band - Xcel Center; St. Paul, MN November 2nd. High energy show with new Magic and classic tracks. Bruce always performs 110%. Neil Young - Northrop Auditorium - Mpls, MN November 8th. Solo and Electric set. Wallflowers - Fitzgerald Theatre - St. Paul, MN November 11th. An intimate Concert. Dylan and Company are always a Great Show!John Fogerty - State Theatre - Mpls, MN November 27th. BEST Concert of 2007! Classic and new songs from Revival. Incredible energy from this 63 yr old artist. What FM radio used to sound like.Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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