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By *ackspopCouple
over a year ago
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Foo Fighters at Glasto last year was immense. Chemical Bros in 2011, Skrillex in 2015, Public Service Broadcasting at the Glade was very special (small stage) and James at Bearded Theory in 2015 all stand out for me. All amazing in different ways. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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David Bowie at Milton Keynes in 1983 and at Wembley in 1986 both brilliant.
Frankie goes to Hollywood were great at Wembley Arena in mid 80's too.
The best though was Squeeze at The Cambridge Corn Exchange in late 90's. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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charlatans Brixton academy 02
Oasis Manchester Apollo 2001
Roger waters manchester arena 2002
V96 Warrington ( pulp , supergrass, cast )
The prodigy Manchester central 2016
Paul weller delamere forest 2003
Ray Davies bridgewater hall 2010
Crosby Nash bridgewater hall 2009
Stone roses Heaton park 2011
Soon to be ELO
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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The Script put on an amazing show
But the one live act that made the hairs stand up on the back of my neck and put a lump in my throat was the Red Hot Chilli Pipers.
Not your typical musical gig but stunning nonetheless, the atmosphere was phenomenal!! |
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I've seen many a live gig in last few years....stand outs are:
Marmozets- 1 in 12 club Bradford 2010 / arts club loft liverpool 2017 amazing live band....so much energy
We Are Scientists- ynot quarry stage 2016 reliving my daughter's first gig experience with her,at side of stage this time...they never fail to impress
Tom Grennan- 2Q Festival Derby- that boys voice is amazing and sent goose bumps with his stripped back performance...then saw him 3 more times during summer with full band
Take That - Progress 2011 Manchester...a then girlfriends Xmas present... I can't knock them, they put on one hell of a show..pure entertainment and spectacle
Public Service Broadcasting - rough trade Nottingham album launch ...they are sublime.
I could go on.....this year however may top them all... I'm working with Robert Plant  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Green Day at the 02 a few years ago. AC/DC at Download in 08 I think. I do think the smaller bands that I like seem to be the best live tho "
Agreed ACDC download, was just on another level |
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Airbourne without a doubt, just so much energy and a great atmosphere at their gigs.
AC/DC, Guns n Roses, Rammstein, Black Spiders and Motorhead (RIP Lemmy!) have all been awesome bands I've seen in the last 5 years too. |
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Seen some unbelievable gigs from the Sex Pistols to The Jam, The Smiths, Foo Fighters, Guns and Roses, Stone Roses, Oasis, The Charlatans even Robbie Williams but have to say that the best and most powerful music that we see every time they come to London has to be Queens of the Stone Age. Josh Homme is so underrated. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I really enjoyed Hayseed Dixie but I was very d*unk, the recordings are dreadful so I must have been incredibly d*unk..."
They are great when live. The drink helps with the atmosphere.  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Who is the best live band you have seen recently. I saw The Script in Manchester the other week got to say a brilliant show."
Saw them in Glasgow on friday and last year in Edinburgh at The Usher Halls, only holds bout 2000 people. Didn't even like them before I went and not listened to their music since but my god I've never saw a band work a crowd like that. They were something else
Got to say Reverend And The Makers tho cos the place was literally bouncing. A lot to be said for smaller gigs x
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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in the last 6 months .... Anna Meredith, BadBadNotGood, Goat, Sleaford Mods, Giraffes?Giraffes!, Physics House Band, Hella, Kamasi Washington, Here Lies Man |
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"Queen. Live Aid 1985. 20 ft from the stage.
I win "
Last ever Black Sabbath show, stood at the side of the stage next to Sharron and Kelly- said 'Awlright Oz' to the dark prince back stage as he shuffled off...think that trumps you  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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To answer the question, recently I;d plump for Nick Parker who I saw in Bedford a couple of weeks ago. Lyrically very, very clever.
Best ever is an impossible choice, seen 100s of bands over the last 30 years - Frank Turner, Janes Addiction, Pixies, Carter USM, Wonder Stuff, Skinny Lister, Ferociuous Dog, levellers are the ones that jump out as the bands I;ve seen the most and/or always make an effort for so I guess must be up there in the "best" list. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Iv seen 100s over the years
BEST..sugar ray 1995ish
Moby,suporting the chilis in mid 90s(he was metal back then)
The ruts 1980 at deeply vale in bury late one night whilst on magic mushrooms
Lots more but its late and im tired |
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Best ever, King Crimson 2016.
Best ever in a different way, Jah Wobble with his Japanese band. And Jah Wobble with his jazz band.
Definitely best ever was Hawkwind, 1978 and 2015.
And I suppose the best ever was Van Der Graaf Generator, 4 different tours since they reformed about 2010. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Foo fighters at Milton Keynes bowl! I’ve been to a lot of gigs but that one blows them all out of the water. Biffy Clyro and jimmy eat world supporting too. "
I was at that gig too. Cracking day! |
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"One republic are incredible live, such a talented bunch
Ed sheeran blows any compatition away "
Yeah seen One republic doing support act for Bon Jovi years ago, they were good. I’ve got my tickets for Ed for the last night in Wembley, can’t wait. |
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Coldplay as much as it pains me we’re awesome live. Foo fighters always epic. Arcade fire, the killers and oasis. The doves, the stone roses, primal scream and so many more I’ve seen live over the years. It’s hard to chose a best one because they were all amazing gigs in there own right. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Apart from brilliant local bands here on NW Ireland's Potato Riviera, I haven't seen any live big concerts,
but;
No.1: U2 (in a volcano downunder)
2: U2 (in a volcano downunder)
3: Dire Straits (in a volcano downunder)
*Dear Health & Safety, - it wasn't erupting but it was! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Hayseed Dixie are a pretty good laugh.
I've seen them about 3 times at The Flowerpot in Derby, they are all good lads  "
I saw them in Edinburgh twice and once in Brampton. Used to drink in the blind beggar on broughton road a lot, was one of my favourite bike pubs. Wouldn't have found it if it wasn't for them talking about it on stage all the time at their shows :P |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Coldplay were brilliant x"
Couldn’t agree more, brings goosebumps and a smile every time I think about their gigs. Also loved Foo Fighters at V Festival and Stereophonics at their warm-up gigs.for the better half it’s seeing Bruno Mars from near enough the front row twice. |
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