Quote Originally Posted by jim goulding
I got a feelin this has been done before. But let's talk about the very best. Ones that bring emotion when you recall them. Hey Rich, I saw Patti Smith at the Bronco Bowl but that isn't one of em. My date got into a shouting match with her road manager in the ladies room. I've seen a bunch in my time, you can believe that, but I'm gonna keep it to three. The vibe was so intense in the boy's room at the Fillmore that you couldn't help but grin. S***, I'm grinnin just thinking about it. Anybody?
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The Who - at the Spectrum in Philly. It was the Tommy tour.
The Allman Brothers - at Heshey Arena back in the late 70s when they were in their prime, albeit without Duane, who was already gone.
The Decemberists - earlier this year at a local college. Only $15 but a great show
Los Lobos - at the Whitaker in Harrisburg, PA. Played for 3 hours and it was nearly perfect.
Over the Rhine - The Chameleon in Lancaster.
Echo and the Bunnymen - The Chameleon in Lancaster. Never tire of this band.
Gillian Welsh - at the Belly Up in Solana Beach, CA. Great show in a small venue. So quiet you could hear every note of David's acoustic leads.
Luna - at the Trocadero in Philly. Wish I could see them again....
Beulah - at a total dive bar in Philly called the Khyber. Still miss these guys.

I know I'm missing quite a few, as there have been many over the years. I will never go to a huge stadium show again. Been there, done that, won't do so again.

Swish