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richardfg7 was there for Kiss at Paramount Theatre, Seattle on Sun, 12 Jan 1975
great show
Chell Marie for Paul McCartney at Mosaic Stadium, Regina on Thu, 01 Jan 1970
Best concert ever
A guest for Mott the Hoople at Massey Hall, Toronto on Sun, 14 Oct 1973
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 sure if they had more then, I think perhaps they did. Aerosmith was third-billed and opened the show-no one had heard of them yet, or knew the slightest about them. I recall thinking to myself that they seemed like a really great bar-band-kind of a mix of the Stones and Yardbirds in my mind. Hah! Who knew that they would turn out to be bigger than the two head-line acts combined in another five or so years. Ian Hunter was quite good at working the small, but enthusiastic crowd at Massey Hall-one of the greatest venues ever, and home of the TSO in those years. This was at the height of Glam-Rock...satin rockstar pants, make-up, blue and pink hair highlights and platform boots were all the new thing. Haha...that all seems quite innocent and hilarious now.
A guest for The Byrds at Alexanderhal, Emmeloord on Thu, 20 May 1971
I was there and enjoyed it. Great
A guest for Cecil Taylor at Unknown Venue, Munich on Wed, 10 May 1978
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
LindaLane was there for Yes at Richfield Coliseum, Cleveland on Fri, 22 Nov 1974
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.
A guest for Talking Heads at Capitol Theatre, Aberdeen on Wed, 28 Nov 1979
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 a lot of other people but the security were pushing people back into their seats saying it was a seated concert. David Byrne was aware of this and announced that we could dance if we wanted and if we all stood up they (security) could do nothing as there were more of us. The whole audience stood up and applauded as the next song kicked off and the bouncers (as they were known then) did nothing. A great time was had by all.
A guest for Black Sabbath at Winterland, San Francisco on Sun, 31 Aug 1975
Took AC transit down East 14th street through Oakland to get to Winterland, then BART train/bus to Winterland. Scary on the way back...
Great gig...
Mike in Mesa was there for Bruce Springsteen at Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Phoenix on Sun, 26 Sep 1976
This was the first of two times I saw Springsteen. He is the best performer live that I've ever seen.
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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
- He was awesome. Loved it Brad Paisley · Hilliard Center Arena, Corpus Christi 09 Oct 2026
- Absolutely fantastic concert, we've always been a fans of Roachford. Last night he sang as well as he did on his LPs Brilliant night. Roachford · The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester 09 Oct 2026
- A band I’ve always liked, and was hoping for a good night, but the band turned out to be nothing short of awesome, and blow me away. Band of Horses · O2 Shepherds Bush Empire, London 08 Oct 2026
- This was an amazing make-shift show NOFX · Campanelli Stadium, Brockton 19 May 2018
- A fantastic concert! Eleftheria Arvanitaki was outstanding. Her guitarist, Adonis Mitzelos, is a major artistic talent—one of the best to perform at the festival. Eleftheria Arvanitaki · Womad 1998 festival, Reading 24 Jul 1998
- Loved it Imminence · Carlswerk Victoria, Cologne 17 Oct 2024
- A truly memorable night. A great performance from a band who remain at their peak Marillion · Eventim Apollo, London 02 Oct 2026
- Everything was fantastic Joie De Vivre · Outset, Chicago 02 Oct 2026
Not every night works out, and some of them say so
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 Switchfoot at Canton Palace Theater, Canton on Sun, 12 Oct 2014
It was great, but some of the security guards were a little, uh, less than cordial. They did a lot of screaming and while in the beginning I tried to convince myself they were just doing their jobs, one of them was just down right mean and he didn't have to be. Dont get me wrong. I know that there are fire codes, and rules and reasons for rules, but the line between up holding those rules, and common courtesy is a wide one, and the fact that one guard crossed all of that was awful.There were several instances where this person's actions would have gotten me fired and I do the same thing. It got to the point where I was being stepped on a piled on top of and wouldn't move because every time I did, just to get out of the way of being squashed, and never meaning to remain where I landed, I would get yelled at to get back to where I was "allowed" to stand. A little girl, returning a sign to the kid who dropped it, was yelled at for moving. Now Im not saying all of them were mean and nasty. There was a woman, who was a security guard, sitting next to me who was very nice and kind, she was doing her job well, and she kept the crowd back like she was told, but when a kid dropped his hat on his way back to his seat because he was told he couldn't stand where he was by the same security guard mentioned above (which by the way was a spot with no one in it) she allowed him to come a get his hat and return to his seat. Before he could even reach it, the same guy was screaming all over again and yelled at her. It was the most unfair thing I have ever seen. The concert was great. The music was great. I love Switchfoot, but this may have been one of my least favorite concerts because of the guy screaming the entire time, and the indecency at which he thought he could treat other people. It became less about being firm in the job, and more about being human. This guy barked at people like dogs and gave commands in just the same way. I wish I could have said something to the girl who was just trying to be nice and return the sign, but the moment I turned around to see what was happening, I was yelled at. I am in no way angry with him. He may have been having a bad day, but he took it out on everyone around him and feelings were hurt. I felt really bad for all of the people who got yelled at, but it was obvious this guy either didnt see it, or didnt care.
I guess at that point all you can do is pray for him.
The music was perfection.
The venue was great, the band was too, so maybe I should look past that. Bravo Switchfoot. Can't wait to see you all again.Simon Kojc was there for MRFY at Cvetličarna VPK Mediapark, Ljubljana on Thu, 12 Oct 2023
MRFY celebration concert!
Or in their words:
1. The only performance of the MRFY band in Ljubljana (Slovenian capital city) in 2023.
2. The biggestttt spectacle of the MRFY band in the history of the 21st century.
3. The loooongest concert of the MRFY band in history so far!
All the hits from the album USE, all the songs from the debut album Story, and all the music that will be released by then or in the future, including Zonzei, Tobogan, and all the Prjatučki together, because you know that everything fits together perfectly.
This will be a visually enhanced and rich evening with surprises, with everything that makes you excited and everything you don't even know makes you excited. And all of this will take place in a completely new venue where nobody has ever experienced such an amazing atmosphere before.
And oh boy, it was a great experience indeed. They play almost 3 hours, divided in 3 different sets:
set 1: first album Story
set 2: songs from upcoming album (?)
set 3: last album USE
Band was amazing, atmosphere was amazing, show was amazing, everything was amazing!
My favorite Slovenian band! Period.
USE JE KULCharlLiam20 was there for One Direction at Utilita Arena Birmingham, Birmingham on Mon, 12 Oct 2015
I am a huge 1D fan, and have been to their concerts before, but I've never laughed so hard in my life. Louis and Liam were so hilarious during their water I am a huge 1D fan, and have been to their concerts before, but I've never laughed so hard in my life. Louis and Liam were so hilarious during their water fight. They had my in tears by the end. All the boys put up a top performance and interacted with the crowd tons. Vocals were OUTSTANDING, and in general I couldn't fault the night at all. I just wish it wasn't over.
A guest for Switchfoot at Canton Palace Theater, Canton on Sun, 12 Oct 2014
I agree the show was beyond great! Switchfoot always delivers a top notch show.
The only complaint I have is a few of the security staff were less than cordial. Barking at people regardless if they were just standing at their seats to take a picture or to let someone by. I guess they don't understand to take a good picture one needs to hold their camera steady. Just because one has their camera or phone up without movement that doesn't mean they are taking a video.A guest for Ryan Adams at Burton Cummings Theatre, Winnipeg on Sun, 12 Oct 2014
it was awesome to see Ryan Adams and the Shining! i've been a huuuuge fan for a long time. It was also great to discover another great artist (Mr.Butch Walker) at the same time. My only beef with the concert was that it was difficult to show the amount of enthusiam i would have like to because of the venue being a "seated" theatre. A Rock show needs to be less-restricted, we need to rock out!!!
A guest for Ryan Adams at Hamer Hall, Melbourne on Sun, 12 Oct 2025
I understand he might be bored of playing these old songs, however the whole audience was not, took time out, travelled, and paid to see them. This was extremely disappointing. Behaving like a spoilt, silly little child, You'd think he'd grown over the last couple of decades. Evidently not.
TheDoc for Uriah Heep at University of Strathclyde Student Union, Glasgow on Sat, 13 May 1972
I ran Entertainments at University of Strathclyde (1971-72).
I recall making the booking and remember this gig well!
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