Hiromi with Anthony Jackson and Simon Phillips at the Clifford Brown Jazz Festival in Wilmington, DE. I was fortunate enough to be in the photo pit for the show.
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Your most memorable live show
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"Favorite" means you gotta pick one!
I'll go with Social Distortion, Sonic Youth, and Neil Young and Crazy Horse, circa 1990.
I'll go with Social Distortion, Sonic Youth, and Neil Young and Crazy Horse, circa 1990.
Oh golly. In high school it was the Dick Clark Review with Paul Revere and the Raiders, Steve Alaimo, and that crew. The sort of show that was parodied in the movie That Thing You Do.
College undergraduate: Ray Charles, the Grassroots, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band -- pre-Uncle Charlie and the last show Les Thompson did with the band. After the show I helped Jimmie Fadden break down his drum kit. We got to talking and he told me that, based on their touring experience, Southern kids were more "rambunctious" than kids in other parts of the country.
College undergraduate: Ray Charles, the Grassroots, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band -- pre-Uncle Charlie and the last show Les Thompson did with the band. After the show I helped Jimmie Fadden break down his drum kit. We got to talking and he told me that, based on their touring experience, Southern kids were more "rambunctious" than kids in other parts of the country.
I saw the MO when they opened for Frank Zappa & TMOI in May 1973.
I’ve had the privilege of being billed with some amazing artists over the years. On the country side it was some opening act tour dates with Miranda Lambert. On the rock side it would have been Dio, hanging with Vinnie Appice. I am such a fan of his drumming and the music.
it’s hard to pick just one considering how many amazing artists I’ve had the privilege to either work with or open for.
I’m not bragging, I just feel I’ve been very lucky to have been at the right place and the right time in my musical career to have experienced it. I have some great shows coming up this summer with some great acts as well, but those are my most memorable experiences.
it’s hard to pick just one considering how many amazing artists I’ve had the privilege to either work with or open for.
I’m not bragging, I just feel I’ve been very lucky to have been at the right place and the right time in my musical career to have experienced it. I have some great shows coming up this summer with some great acts as well, but those are my most memorable experiences.
Yep; Steeleye. And all their Modern British Folk brothers and sisters: Fairport, Pentangle, New Albion Band, Blondel, Incredible String Band, et al. Never saw any of them live, but my then-wife and I sure had a lot of their lps.
Oh, and Gryphon. I would have loved to be at this concert.
Clapton and Stevie Ray got nuthin' on that bass rankett player.
I just saw Taylor Swift in Kansas City on July 7th. Easily the best concert I’ve ever been to. I’m an unashamed Swiftie and seeing her live was everything I could have imagined and more. Absolutely unforgettable. My wife and I had the times of our lives.
My second favorite/most memorable was Bruce Springsteen in February in Tulsa. This was my second time seeing Bruce. It was so incredible because he had unparalleled energy for a 73-year old man. Bruce is my favorite male artist of all time (Taylor is my favorite female artist of all time) and he and the E Street Band absolutely deliver an incredible experience every time.
My second favorite/most memorable was Bruce Springsteen in February in Tulsa. This was my second time seeing Bruce. It was so incredible because he had unparalleled energy for a 73-year old man. Bruce is my favorite male artist of all time (Taylor is my favorite female artist of all time) and he and the E Street Band absolutely deliver an incredible experience every time.
Velvet Underground at Unicorn Coffeehouse, Boston.
Gram Parsons at Oliver's, Boston.
Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, farewell tour, Boston Common.
Sun Ra, Corcoran Museum, Washington, D.C.
Jimi Hendrix, Woodstock.
Muddy Waters, Paul's Mall, Boston.
Alice Coltrane, Orpheum (I think), Boston.
Stephane Grappelli with Bucky Pizzarelli, Jordan Hall, Boston.
Gram Parsons at Oliver's, Boston.
Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, farewell tour, Boston Common.
Sun Ra, Corcoran Museum, Washington, D.C.
Jimi Hendrix, Woodstock.
Muddy Waters, Paul's Mall, Boston.
Alice Coltrane, Orpheum (I think), Boston.
Stephane Grappelli with Bucky Pizzarelli, Jordan Hall, Boston.
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Despite being predominantly a Jazz & Blues guy, I do love a lot of Metal as well.
I have seen Dream Theater twice. First, included Scenes from a Memory played from start to finish. Most unbelievable musicianship from the moment I sat down. Seeing it live and the precision of the whole band was nothing I'd ever seen before.
Second time, poor audio, sounded awful, James lost his voice, they were making bad Australia jokes. I walked out.
I have seen Dream Theater twice. First, included Scenes from a Memory played from start to finish. Most unbelievable musicianship from the moment I sat down. Seeing it live and the precision of the whole band was nothing I'd ever seen before.
Second time, poor audio, sounded awful, James lost his voice, they were making bad Australia jokes. I walked out.
Front and center seeing Judas Priest with my mom.
I would need a shower right after the show wearing that.
Tough question. Been to many many shows.
Possibly Sabbath’s born again tour in 1983.
Although…. I saw Rush open for kiss in 1975. Shocker saying the least.
Joe Cocker put on an incredible show, stage presence was crazy.
Some shows are tough to remember because of the tailgate ing in the parking lot, especially the dead shows at the Spectrum in Philly. Anybody remember the Shack Down Street camp at the lakes across the street?
I guess I just can’t pinpoint one.
Possibly Sabbath’s born again tour in 1983.
Although…. I saw Rush open for kiss in 1975. Shocker saying the least.
Joe Cocker put on an incredible show, stage presence was crazy.
Some shows are tough to remember because of the tailgate ing in the parking lot, especially the dead shows at the Spectrum in Philly. Anybody remember the Shack Down Street camp at the lakes across the street?
I guess I just can’t pinpoint one.
TLA was a cool spot and so was Grendel’s. I also liked J C Dobbs.
Fun days on South St.
I'm sure they did. I know I did.
Very hard to choose the best... but I gotta go with Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon tour.
Strong second place for the Allman Brothers in the Brothers and Sisters era.
Strong second place for the Allman Brothers in the Brothers and Sisters era.
Heart at the Hatch Memorial, Boston (1977). Totally blown away by the vocals and Mike DeRosier’s phenomenal drumming. The day after the show the word was out and you couldn’t find a copy of the Little Queen album anywhere in Boston or Cambridge. It was completely sold out everywhere.
Peter Frampton at the Long Island Arena (1975) IIRC one of the songs from that show made it on to the Frampton Comes Alive album.
Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, Fairfield University Quick Center for the Arts (2000). This performance was recorded and released as an album and on DVD.
Got to meet and talk to Vic Wooten that night after the show. He explained how to use the clawhammer technique on bass. Great guy. Very humble.
Peter Frampton at the Long Island Arena (1975) IIRC one of the songs from that show made it on to the Frampton Comes Alive album.
Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, Fairfield University Quick Center for the Arts (2000). This performance was recorded and released as an album and on DVD.
Got to meet and talk to Vic Wooten that night after the show. He explained how to use the clawhammer technique on bass. Great guy. Very humble.
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If I had magic powers, first stop would to be in the crowd for Pulse.
Planxty had slipped my mind when I posted earlier. Their version of "Arthur Mcbride" is my favorite. In fact, I will listen to it now, before I shut down my computer.
