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hyunnie was there for Stray Kids at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London on Sat, 19 Jul 2025
my first concert, stray kids made it the best ever!! i loved it so much hoping to see them soon again!!!! stray kids everywhere all round the world, you make stray kids stay!
A guest for Van Morrison at Usher Hall, Edinburgh on Tue, 03 Nov 2026
The sound was not great, it was difficult to make out the lyrics and he did not sing Brown Eyed Girl!
A guest for Jeremy Camp at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, The Woodlands on Sat, 31 Oct 2026
This was the first time seeing a Jeremy Camp concert and we will definitely go again whenever we can!! Love his music and his energy!
A guest for Tim Timmons at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, The Woodlands on Sat, 31 Oct 2026
Fantastic!! So glad we got to see him in person.
A guest for MercyMe at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, The Woodlands on Sat, 31 Oct 2026
Mercyme is such a fantastic group!!!! They just keep getting better and better!!! Their music is inspiring and is so excellent. We love their sound and encourage everyone to see them in person at least once. You will want to go again and again!!!
A guest for Judy Collins at Long Center for the Performing Arts, Lafayette on Sun, 01 Nov 2026
Judy was great, still sings amazingly.
To me though, the show was really compromised by the two young women of the opening act and then returning to accompany one song. They maintained these clownish facial expressions of possible rapture or choreographed joy that greatly diminished appreciating their singing. And admittedly, by "singing" I mean their commendable voice range and harmonizing, but the maladjusted sound system made it difficult to understand most of their lyrics. Visually they seemed as if they were performing at a child's birthday party or as pediatric dental assistants. But it seems to be part of their shtick. But they've been doing this with Judy for a couple years.
Who are they? A search finds that they are "Oakland Rain" and are critically acclaimed. Better heard than seen though for me.
All in all, it was enjoyable and comforting to hear Judy Collins' beautiful voice maintained in her 87th year and to sense also her sustained activist spirit in these troubled times buoyed by readings of her poetry.
Her hearing is also well preserved as she requested adjustments to the sound system midrange and even moved some of the audio components onstage herself.
Also, the audience was of many people even older than me and I'm 77, so there were no vocal outbursts (I almost yelled, "Yeah" more than once), but the audience's a cappella joining of "Amazing Grace" and Danny Boy" was beautiful.
Nice meeting you, Judy, and thanks for then and now.
Tom TruebQuiteBaz was there for Led Zeppelin at knebworth festival 1979, Knebworth on Sat, 04 Aug 1979
A great day, a superb evening! Kashmir at around 11:00 PM was fantastic.
QuiteBaz was there for The Durutti Column at The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester on Sat, 30 Apr 2011
Not quite his last appearance, but without doubt the best of the DC concerts that I have seen.
QuiteBaz was there for Tim Bowness at The Garage, Norwich on Sat, 19 Sep 2026
The performance by Tim was exceptional. Intimate venue. Unfortunate sound problems didn't spoil any part of it.
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- Bob does Bob. That seems to cover it. He has a storied history of doing the opposite of anything someone hopes he’ll do. No exception here. He provides zero point zero fan service, to ensure his self indul… Bob Dylan · The Venue at Thunder Valley Casino Resort, Lincoln 12 Jun 2026
- I've been following Papa Roach since 2003, and I’ve seen them live 5 times over the years — the last one just two years ago. I never expected a stadium-level experience; they’ve always been a band with a loyal… Papa Roach · Circolo Magnolia (Estivo), Segrate 03 Aug 2025
- I just watched the documentary on the Gorge Amphitheater and was thinking about this show. Did a search since I couldn't remember what year it happened. I was surprised to see 1989! My review is much the sam… Stevie Ray Vaughan · Gorge Amphitheatre, George 27 May 1989
- A live concert is an exhilarating experience, and as an avid concertgoer there are specific elements of each show that can elevate the experience. I believe by observing with our eyes and ears we can criticall… Thirty Seconds to Mars · Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mountain View 04 Sep 2024
- Cameron Sanderson may not yet be a name that is nationally known, but such is the qualityof his music and in particular live performances that he should be. He has, with his touringband, Chris Sims and Kera St… Cameron Sanderson · Le Pub, Newport 13 Sep 2023
- It was a night that two of the most talked about “local” bands effectively joined forces and sold out the impressive Manchester Academy. Nine Black Alps and The Longcut, both formed in Manchester and therefore… Nine Black Alps · Manchester Academy, Manchester 25 Feb 2006
- Gigs on a Wednesday night? My thoughts are probably like most…. finish work, quick bite to eat and then rush to the gig…… a tipple or two of the usual extortionate priced ales that comes hand in hand with Aren… Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds · Connexin Live, Hull 30 Aug 2023
- This was late February, 1983, at the 100 Club on Oxford Street in London. I met and talked to Mike Watt when he played at the Windmill in Brixton, maybe 2015, with Mike Watt + The Missingmen, and he agreed wit… Minutemen · 100 Club, London 10 Feb 1983
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One of the great ones
- This was the first time seeing a Jeremy Camp concert and we will definitely go again whenever we can!! Love his music and his energy! Jeremy Camp · Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, The Woodlands 31 Oct 2026
- Fantastic!! So glad we got to see him in person. Tim Timmons · Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, The Woodlands 31 Oct 2026
- Mercyme is such a fantastic group!!!! They just keep getting better and better!!! Their music is inspiring and is so excellent. We love their sound and encourage everyone to see them in person at least once. … MercyMe · Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, The Woodlands 31 Oct 2026
- A great day, a superb evening! Kashmir at around 11:00 PM was fantastic. Led Zeppelin · knebworth festival 1979, Knebworth 04 Aug 1979
- Not quite his last appearance, but without doubt the best of the DC concerts that I have seen. The Durutti Column · The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester 30 Apr 2011
- The performance by Tim was exceptional. Intimate venue. Unfortunate sound problems didn't spoil any part of it. Tim Bowness · The Garage, Norwich 19 Sep 2026
- Unique atmosphere exillent performance as always And the orchestra adds new interpretations and arrangements and meaning to the immense scale of the universe where stevens songs are about JK Enschede the N… Steven Wilson · Royal Albert Hall, London 28 Oct 2026
- An excellent night, particularly the second half, which was both unique and perfectly delivered. Steven Wilson · Royal Albert Hall, London 28 Oct 2026
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When it went wrong
- I am annoyed that Journey did not give the White Sox a nod (but band members wearing other Chicago team swag). White Sox gave Don't Stop Believing a great deal of publicity in 2005. I am no longer a Journey fa… Journey · United Center, Chicago 05 Oct 2026
- Very stiff and robotic ... like Frank Valli ... time to retire Adam Ant · Masonic Temple, Detroit 27 Sep 2026
- Straight up disappointment. Sound was distorted, could not understand any of the vocals and discerning the music from the overwhelming feedback hum was impossible. Modest Mouse · The Astro, La Vista 25 Sep 2026
- Cutting Crew? I was there with my GF, and four really good friends. They never performed, because they didn't show up. Several bands in the line up did, but not them. Well, you don't deserve some of your fan… Cutting Crew · Chateau Ste Michelle Winery, Woodinville 17 Jul 2014
- He sang 6-8 solos. The 85% of the concert were other unknown people singing solos or duets with Andrea, dancing, and playing the violin. It was like he was too weak to sing a whole concert alone except for a … Andrea Bocelli · Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix 18 Sep 2026
- Painfully loud. Feedback and distortion. Couldn't hear words to song. Must not have a sound person. People left early. Sounded good in parking lot. Dwight Yoakam · Santa Fe Opera House, Santa Fe 04 Sep 2026
- Time for the old man to retire. Can't sing any longer. Almost painful to listen to him attempt to sing the old hits. Even said on stage, "We don't lip synch or anything like that, if it sounds like we suck, it… Trace Adkins · Outdoor Amphitheater, Sunset Station, Henderson 06 Aug 2026
- Lights on stage were so low you could’t see faces. I had to ask a staff member which ine was Dylan. He was at a keyboard wearing a hood. He didn’t talk between songs. For all I know, the band could have been p… Bob Dylan · Ascend Amphitheater, Nashville 01 Aug 2026
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- SO HERE IT IS. CONCERT REVIEW TIME. John Mellencamp June 10th, 2015 Detroit Opera House A Girl's Dream Come True (Warning: This is more bragging than an actual review. Sorry!) Where do I begin!? We… John Mellencamp · Detroit Stadium, Detroit 10 Jun 2015
- A live concert is an exhilarating experience, and as an avid concertgoer there are specific elements of each show that can elevate the experience. I believe by observing with our eyes and ears we can criticall… Thirty Seconds to Mars · Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mountain View 04 Sep 2024
- Gigs on a Wednesday night? My thoughts are probably like most…. finish work, quick bite to eat and then rush to the gig…… a tipple or two of the usual extortionate priced ales that comes hand in hand with Aren… Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds · Connexin Live, Hull 30 Aug 2023
- It was a night that two of the most talked about “local” bands effectively joined forces and sold out the impressive Manchester Academy. Nine Black Alps and The Longcut, both formed in Manchester and therefore… Nine Black Alps · Manchester Academy, Manchester 25 Feb 2006
- This was a great evening for me and 15, 000 others at the Hollywood Bowl. Barry Gibb, the last of the Bee Gees was performing and the concert was a tribute to his brother and to the whole family. The night was… Barry Gibb · Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood 04 Jun 2014
- Accept played Count’s Vamp’d on Saturday, September 13, 2014. Accept’s journey through the world of hard rock and heavy metal has been an interesting one, to say the least. The band came of age in the mid 198… Accept · Count's Vamp, Las Vegas 13 Sep 2014
- GEORGE STRAIT / CHRIS STAPLETON / LITTLE BIG TOWN "All-American Road Show" August 5, 2023 Raymond James Stadium Tampa, Florida It was a scorching hot, 97 degree late afternoon in August, in Tampa, Flori… George Strait · Raymond James Stadium, Tampa 05 Aug 2023
- The Crimson Cruiser hurtled down the highway at top speed, deftly weaving and whizzing between slowly moving vehicles which presented but temporary obstacles. Downshift, and put the pedal to the metal. Floor t… King Crimson · Orpheum Theatre, Los Angeles (LA) 01 Oct 2014
The oldest decade here with enough of them to be worth a shelf
From the seventies
- I ran Entertainments at University of Strathclyde (1971-72). I recall making the booking and remember this gig well! Uriah Heep · University of Strathclyde Student Union, Glasgow 13 May 1972
- great show Kiss · Paramount Theatre, Seattle 12 Jan 1975
- Best concert ever Paul McCartney · Mosaic Stadium, Regina 01 Jan 1970
- I was at this show. I was 19 at the time, and a big Hoople fan (Young Dudes was a big hit at the time). I also like Blue Oyster Cult a lot, and had both their first two albums,although I can't remember for sur… Mott the Hoople · Massey Hall, Toronto 14 Oct 1973
- I was there and enjoyed it. Great The Byrds · Alexanderhal, Emmeloord 20 May 1971
- the concert took place in the Arri-cinema. I left after the break, difficult to understand from today. Would be nice to check if I missed something Cecil Taylor · Unknown Venue, Munich 10 May 1978
- Excellent concert!! First date with Doug Prikryl and first of many concerts we went to. Great band, great boyfriend. We remained friends to the day he passed. Yes · Richfield Coliseum, Cleveland 22 Nov 1974
- Absolutely a top notch superb gig. They had released 'Fear of Music' their 3rd album that year but played a lot from '77' and More Songs about Buildings & Food'. I remember standing up to move/dance along with… Talking Heads · Capitol Theatre, Aberdeen 28 Nov 1979
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A guest for Eluveitie at Asla Arena, Madrid on Wed, 05 Nov 2014
It was the fourth time I assist to an Eluveitie concert. The band performance was quite good. I could feel some evolution from the first time I saw them. Nothing bad to say about the band. Anna sings every time better and better, Merlin is a master, Glanzmann is pure heart on stage as usual and Rafael was really good.
The only thing that completely made the show a disaster was the place where you perform. Sala Arena is the worst place in the city. Always, always, always there are sound problems. Last night there were songs which the guitars could hardly be heard. The drums sometimes were too loud and ate the rest of the instruments and even Anna's microphone didn't work at the beginning. Don't they try them before?
And the place is really small. Eluveitie already brings a big crowd. I remember the first Eluveitie concert with Korkiplani in this place and already was quite packed. Second time with Kreator...very hard. Then you went to Sala Caracol...wonderful. But this time again to the worst place in Madrid.
And the thing is that they have an upper floor but they never open it to the public. They say that it is reserved for the artist. The only band I ever saw in that floor was...Eluveitie, when Kreator was performing.
I'd love Eluveitie coming every single year to Spain because they rock. But definitely I am not going to that place again.
Sorry for this large comment.A guest for Steve Rothery at Oran Mor, Glasgow on Wed, 05 Nov 2014
This intimate venue was the perfect setting for a showcase of musical genius. Steve Rothery (Marillion founder member and lead guitarist) has put together a collective of fine musicians for his first solo outing, the mesmerising Ghosts of Pripyat. The first half of the show was the album in full with Dave Foster on second guitar duelling solos with the maestro. Rarely can Glasgow have experienced two guitarists of this quality gracing a stage together.
The second half of the show featured Glasgow's own Martin Jacubski of Fish era Marillion tribute band Stillmarillion on lead vocals. Martin did Glasgow and Marillion proud with old favourites like Fugazi and Incubus dusted down and lifted to the rafters with the Glasgow audience singing along with the delight of seeing these songs played live once more.
If you get the chance to get along to the remaining gigs of the UK tour you won't be disappointed.A guest for Bob Dylan at Auditorium, Rochester on Fri, 05 Nov 1965
Probably the best concert I've ever been to. It was like two concerts in one. The first part Dylan played solo for better than an hour. No introduction or nothing said between songs. He left the stage, and some of the audience left too. I don't know if they thought it was over, or were protesting his move to electric. He returned shortly with his band and rocked on for again over an hour. Encore was Positively Fourth Street followed by Like A Rolling Stone. He sounded great that night, and I knew then (I was only 17) that he was truly a musical force .
A guest for Tom Waits at Concertgebouw De Vereeniging, Nijmegen on Tue, 05 Nov 1985
One of the best shows I ever saw!
Show was sold out and we tried to find tickets outside but didn't have any luck. Went to the box office and asked and they said there were no tickets available but we noticed a few people hanging around the ticket window so we waited. Right before show time they released some seats and we got two. Walked in and the usher took us to our seats - second row center. As soon as we sat down the show started.
The show was incredible.gemmamipi was there for Suede at Sala Razzmatazz, Barcelona on Tue, 05 Nov 2013
Setlist:
1. Still Life
2. Barriers
3. Snowblind
4. It Starts and Ends With You
5. Filmstar
6. Trash
7. Animal Nitrate
8. We Are the Pigs
9. Sometimes I Feel I'll Float Away
10. Sabotage
11. The Drowners
12. Killing of a Flashboy
13. My Dark Star
14. The 2 of Us
15. Heroin (first time ever played)
16. For the Strangers
17. So Young
18. Metal Mickey
19. Beautiful Ones
Encore:
20. New Generation
sid young was there for Midge Ure at Erlöserkirche, Duisburg on Thu, 05 Nov 2015
This was the first concert I've seen in the Erloeserkirche but the third time I've seen Midge Ure. It really was an amazing evening. Great venue, lovely audience, very good support (India Electric Co) and Midge was in very good form. I've enjoyed all his performances but this was the best I've seen him play and sing. It really looked like he was enjoying the experience as much as the audience.
A guest 80% for Van Morrison at Usher Hall, Edinburgh on Tue, 03 Nov 2026
Sound was muddy. He started out slowly with an incomprehensible “Into the Mystic” but improved steadily. His voice was strong, his band mostly excellent (the trumpeter seemed off at times) and the setlist was a good mix of Van classics and soul standards like Ray Charles’s “I Believe.” The show was exactly what I expected and I’m happy I saw him live.
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