Best live act?

[richart]

Too many to just pick one. But of those that I remember vividly;

Hundred Reasons – Rock city 2002, just before the release of their debut album. My favourite band at the time, and I’d interviewed them earlier in the day…Just an epic day from start to finish.

Barenaked Ladies – Manchester Apollo, Aprilish 2007 – Had seen them many times before, but the nailed it from start to finish and ended up playing the one song I’d never heard them play live, that I’d really wanted to “When I Fall”.

Funeral For a Friend – Kerrang Tour, Doncaster Dome (of all places), 2005 – they were headlining a very average card. I thought Killswitch Engage would have been my highlight, but their sound was horrific (along with all the other bands). Wasn’t expecting much out of Funeral for a Friend then, but the sound was top and they played as tight as a tight thing.

Toto – Hammersmith Apollo a couple of years ago. Incredible musicianship, and a great set.

Doobie Brothers – Hammersmith Apollo late 2011. Awesome.

And most recently, Counting Crows at the Colston Hall last weekend. Probably the best sound I’ve ever heard at a gig, it was like listening to a CD. And the chemistry and musical talent on display was second to none. Of the 5 or 6 times I’ve seen them live, it was easily the best I’ve seen them.

Oh and I forgot Iron Maiden from the Dance of Death tour at Trent FM Arena! Sound was terrible(ish), but I was right on the front row. Such an awesome experience.

Had Toto playing on the car cassette today (must get a cd player) Great band. Saw the Doobie brothers supporting Foregner in Southampton. They were good, but Foreigner with Lou Gramm were stunning. Mick Jones' family were all in the audience, so they put on a special performance.

 

[MarkE]

I've seen hundreds of bands and nobody comes anywhere near Rammstein for a live spectacle.

 

[Crawfy]

James Brown, Carling Academy Glasgow

Enya & Clannad jamming in their old man's boozer in Donegal

Two polar extremes but amazing nights, both of them

 

[Piece]

One for the metallers: Testament at Hammersmith Odeon in the 1990s. Such energy, such power and brilliant musicianship. Still going today and just as good.

 

[MarkE]

One for the metallers: Testament at Hammersmith Odeon in the 1990s. Such energy, such power and brilliant musicianship. Still going today and just as good.

Yep,I was there! Superb.

 

[StrangelyBrown]

I just remembered, Fun Loving Criminals at Motherwell Civic Hall in the late 90s. They are a very special band indeed.