Live Music Thoughts…

[Maroon Eagle]

What show you’ve seen this year that you really liked?

For me, Sierra Hull at The Basement East in Nashville was excellent.

What concert are you looking forward to this year?

Sturgill Simpson at Brandon Amphitheater is at the top of my list.

If you’ve not been to a gig lately, what’s the best one you’ve enjoyed?

 

[DawgInThe256]

Enjoyed Nickel Creek back in April. I had forgotten how good they were.

Seeing Billy Joel for the first time at Busch Stadium in the fall. I'm also looking forward to seeing Sturgill Simpson in Huntsville.

 

[Darryl Steight]

What show you’ve seen this year that you really liked?

For me, Sierra Hull at The Basement East in Nashville was excellent.

What concert are you looking forward to this year?

Sturgill Simpson at Brandon Amphitheater is at the top of my list.

If you’ve not been to a gig lately, what’s the best one you’ve enjoyed?

Blackberry Smoke in The 'burg in a couple weeks. Looking forward to that.

 

[Dawgbite]

Coral Reefers are doing their tribute to Buffett at The Wharf in OBA in a couple of weeks. I am curious to see what, if any guests show and if the tailgate /party vibe survived his passing.

 

[skipperDawg]

Coral Reefers are doing their tribute to Buffett at The Wharf in OBA in a couple of weeks. I am curious to see what, if any guests show and if the tailgate /party vibe survived his passing.

Me and ms skipper will be there
Look for the blue tent

 

[ZombieKissinger]

Only live music I’ve heard in the last year was a mariachi band

 

[17itdawg]

Dead and Co at the Sphere was great, but I'm a huge head.

Jason Isbell at Rupp in September is what I'm looking most forward to this fall. Kids will stay with my Mother in Law. So, no rush to get home afterwards. I

 

[Dawgg]

I saw Jason Isbell at The Factory (fka The Bomb Factory) in Dallas a little while back. It was the first 'concert' I've been to since I saw Rick James, Teena Marie, and Morris Day & The Time at Fair Park in like 2004. It was alright, but I don't think I've ever gotten the appeal of concerts. I mean... we what? Just stare at the stage and just kinda clap and sing along?

 

[Mjoelner]

Steely Dan and The Eagles in New Orleans. The Eagles are still good but without Glenn Frey it's not close to the same. Steely Dan was incredible.

 

[Jeffreauxdawg]

Caught Trampled By Turtles opening for Cody Jinks and Turnpike Troubadours a few months back.

Turtles were really fun.
Jinks is a good showman/concert.
Turnpike was absolutely perfect. Sounded almost exactly like they do on their albums.

 

[dorndawg]

Haven't been to a concert lately, really looking forward to seeing The Boss in DC in Sept.

 

[mcdawg22]

What show you’ve seen this year that you really liked?

For me, Sierra Hull at The Basement East in Nashville was excellent.

What concert are you looking forward to this year?

Sturgill Simpson at Brandon Amphitheater is at the top of my list.

If you’ve not been to a gig lately, what’s the best one you’ve enjoyed?

I Alone am waiting for when the Lightning Crashes.

 

[J-Dawg]

Saw Marcus King Band and Tedeschi Trucks Band open up for Stapleton at Globe Life Park last month. All 3 were excellent and 1st time I've seen any of them live.

Cody Jinks and Sturgill both coming to Brandon Ampitheatre this fall and looking forward to both.

 

[o_dawgflo]

Saw Avett at Red Rocks a couple weeks ago. First time at Red Rocks and was impressed. Been wanting to go out there for a show for a while. It was night one of their 3-night stay. Great crowd, cold beer, smelled great, and it was 53 degrees by the end of the show. Headed to Birmingham to see The Head and the Heart in a few weeks.

 

[Car Ramrod.sixpack]

I can't wait to see Sturgill (or should I say Johnny Blue Skies) in Brandon.

The wife and I went to see Ryan Bingham at Red Rocks few weeks back. It was our first time at Red Rocks and we were blown away. Everyone should see a concert there by far the best venue I have ever experienced.

 

[stateu1]

Went to Jazz Fest (2 days) for the first time in many years, and might not miss it again (although the crowd did suck):
Panic
Beach Boys
Chris Stapleton
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Robert Cray
Big Freedia (just google it)
Gospel tent - San Antonio Church Choir
International Stage
Wild Tchoupitoulas

Panic in Memphis was awesome

Headed to Dead at the Sphere next Thursday

 

[Darryl Steight]

I Alone am waiting for when the Lightning Crashes.

Does this mean you are seeing Live Live?

 

[Dawgg]

OH WAIT! I just thought of one. I saw Rachel Bloom at The Majestic in downtown Dallas like 5 years ago. It was more of a comedy show than a concert though. It was really good!

 

[Darryl Steight]

Haven't been to a concert lately, really looking forward to seeing The Boss in DC in Sept.

You just had to turn this political didn't you!!!**

 

[jethreauxdawg]

Equatorial Guinea had a great music fest recently.

 

[patdog]

Does this mean you are seeing Live Live?

Live is a really good live band.

 

[DAWGSANDSAINTS]

Ol Hank in Charlotte in August.

 

[dgsmith15]

Joe Russo’s Almost Dead at the Hampton Casino Ballroom.

And I swear Umphrey’s is getting better with age.

 

[Bobby Ricigliano]

What show you’ve seen this year that you really liked?

I have three:
1. The Rolling Stones in Houston
2. The Rolling Stones in Vegas
3. The Rolling Stones in Atlanta

 

[BulldogBlitz]

I only went to one concert to this point this year. Hairball. They are good for a knockoff band.

Hoping to get tix for Postmodern Jukebox coming in a couple of months.

Last concert I was at was October 2019, cheap trick opened for zztop. Always up to see CT.

Had the chance to go to u2 at the sphere last year, but the ticket price made me physically ill, so they remain on my bucket list with the thought that I'll never get to see them.

 

[Bobby Ricigliano]

Equatorial Guinea had a great music fest recently.

Do they still have those great local IPAs?

 

[jethreauxdawg]

Do they still have those great local IPAs?

Sold out early. Covid supply chain issues

 

[msudawg12]

The "one that blew me away" was the Red Clay Strays. Just a damn killer show.

Also saw the Killers for the first time in 10 years or so and they really command a show really well.

Went with some friends to see Bruno Mars while in Vegas for work. Bought tickets last minute and I wasnt really looking forward to it but my wife wanted to go. Holy hell was I wrong. That dude is an incredible showman and his full band is incredible too. I highly recommend him even if hes not your thing.

Lastly,
Went to Bourbon and Beyond with friends last year in Louisville. I generally am disenchanted with festivals of that size but it really is a damn good festival and has great bands. Probably not going back but if you're looking for something like that, I highly recommend it.

 

[SanfordRJones]

Flaming Lips at Avondale in Birmingham was awesome. Everybody needs to see them if you have a chance. Slowdive was also awesome. Nation of Language was amazing. They're a current band, but they sound like 80s new wave.

I'm looking forward to seeing Violent Femmes, Khruangbin, Primus, Strfkr, and Washed Out later this summer/ fall.

 

[stateu1]

The "one that blew me away" was the Red Clay Strays. Just a damn killer show.

Saw them in Destin last year. Great show.

 

[DawgsGoneWild]

Went to Jazz Fest (2 days) for the first time in many years, and might not miss it again (although the crowd did suck):
Panic
Beach Boys
Chris Stapleton
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Robert Cray
Big Freedia (just google it)
Gospel tent - San Antonio Church Choir
International Stage
Wild Tchoupitoulas

Panic in Memphis was awesome

Headed to Dead at the Sphere next Thursday

I think you must have been following me. I saw the same. Big freedia is always fun. Duffy Duffy Duffy Duffy! We hung out with a few PGA players and their wives and caddies that missed the cut at the Big Freedia show. Panic was great. Beach Boys ere awesome. Christ Stapleton was too packed for me. But i had a blast at the Revivalists.

 

[stateu1]

I think you must have been following me. I saw the same. Big freedia is always fun. Duffy Duffy Duffy Duffy! We hung out with a few PGA players and their wives and caddies that missed the cut at the Big Freedia show. Panic was great. Beach Boys ere awesome. Christ Stapleton was too packed for me. But i had a blast at the Revivalists.

Freedia was awesome. We didn’t hang long at Stapleton at all. Way too packed.

 

[DawgsGoneWild]

Freedia was awesome. We didn’t hang long at Stapleton at all. Way too packed.

Same here. Saw 2 songs. We all had seen him a few times prior, so we left too

 

[hatfieldms]

Favorite: either second night of Billy strings in Nashville or last night of phish at the sphere.

Looking forward to: phish Labor Day weekend in Denver

 

[msudawg12]

But i had a blast at the Revivalists.

They have been my favorite band to see live for the last 6 or 7 years. I try to catch them every year now

 

[SteelCurtain74]

I saw Journey and Toto earlier this year in Biloxi. Luckily it was at the beginning of the tour and Arnel's voice was great. Recently saw a video of one of their concerts and he is struggling.

Planning to see Bonnamassa at Thalia Mara in August, Creed in September and Dwight Yoakum in October.

 

[Anon1704414204]

Live is a really good live band.

Boomer Hijack Alert. Growing up a Delta Blues, Stones, Zep, Beatles & Elvis fan I was skeptical bout "new* music till a younger dude turned me on to Live and was blown away by "Lightning Strikes" back in the early 90's. Do they still tour? Some of the best I've seen who sounded even better than their records were the Eagles and I've never been a huge fan outside a few songs like Hotel CA, Take it to the Limit, & New Kid in Town. Allman Bros at Mud Island was incredible. Wings at the Liberty Bowl, Page / Plant, Clapton, Elton John, Rod Stewart, Seger at the Pyramid were all excellent. Saw Chuck Berry & SRV at Memphis in May.

 

[Handsome Jimmy]

Turnpike Troubadours & Jason Boland & The Stragglers - Huntsville Amphitheater
Paul Cauthen - Iron City (B'ham)
Both we excellent. Paul Cauthen burn the place down, it was fantastic.

 

[msudawg12]

Favorite: either second night of Billy strings in Nashville

Completely blanked and forgot Billy's set at Bourbon and Beyond. He was a monster and also came on stage and performed with a few other artists as well, including Brandi Carlile.
He brought up Michael Cleveland (who had an incredible show of his own btw) for a few songs and that was awesome too.

Other really notable performances of that festival although I missed Sunday:

Killers - incredible
Brandi Carlile
Gaslight Anthem
Avett Brothers
Old Crow Medicine Show - havent seen them in 10 years or so either. man do they pack a punch....
Black Crowes
Hozier - shocked me like crazy. All of his recorded stuff is so slow, i had low expectations. Dude was electrifying.
Midland
Joy Oladukun -didnt know her berfore
Town Mountain

 

[SchrodingersDawg]

Big Head Todd and the Monsters with The Wallflowers opening at Red Rocks June 6 of this year. The best concert I have ever been to at the best concert venue I've ever been too. I'm still stoked about it and already planning my return trip next June.