It was a pretty good year for concerts. Think i'm done. Got to see a lot of mainstream bands i grew up hearing on the radio. I know they get a lot of hate, but looking forward to purchasing Creed pre sale tickets this morning for the Woodlands My year Red Hot Chili Peppers Foo Fighters Disturbed Breaking Benjamin Godsmack Blink 182 Nickelback Shinedown Papa Roach Alice n Chains Bruce Springsteen Guns N Roses
seems to have been quite a show. I've spent most of this year trying to procure tickets for my daughter for Taylor, The 1975, Noah Kahn, and boygenius. she's seen some good shows.
I'm going Jan 27...floor tickets...any recommendations? My year has been pretty concert heavy: Weir and Wolf Bros (x3) Dead and Co (x4) Janes Addiction Ryan Adams Flaming Lips The Cure Depeche Mode Metallica (x2) Interpol / Pumpkins Greta Van Fleet Zac Brown upcoming - JRAD upcoming - Bob Dylan upcoming - Wolfmother cancelled/delayed - Aerosmith 2025 I've already lined up tickets to Tool, U2, and Foo Fighters...a nice start.
I attended the "When We Were Young" festival in Vegas just a week ago. That was a lot of fun, a ton of bands I grew up listening to played at the festival.
Saw Nation Of Language on Friday night at Tulips in Fort Worth. Great show and the crowd was crazy energetic at times. Surprised that about half the people there were my age, but then again it is 80's inspired indie synth pop. So for the past year that makes: Nation of Language The Cure Flock of Seagulls New Order
I saw Mammoth WVH at Warehouse Friday it was pretty full and I guess its the last rock show before they move to midtown next month.
Mostly indie stuff around Austin Like https://www.madamradar.com/ etc. Though have seen: Depeche Mode The Eagles Eric Clapton Suede Judas Priest DD
Several Indy bands. Also Darker Waves Festival. Cruel World Festival. Both had a ton of great bands. The best show and voice holding up of all of them was Human League. It was incredible how they sounded and the show they put on with great time and effort. I wasn't expecting that. Also saw: Automatic The Damned Clan of Xymox The Breeders Belly The Mission (UK) Bjork The Chameleons
Finishing up the year on a strong note this weekend in Auckland, NZ: Kraftwerk on Friday The War on Drugs + Spoon on Saturday
Going to Queens of the Stone Age on 12/9 then Galaxy Station EDM festival on 12/14. I think that’s it for the year. Maybe.
You must get back to Stuttgart in time to see Kraftwerk their awesome techno sprockets library, there's better pictures on the web than there are on the website https://stadtbibliothek-stuttgart.de/aDISWeb/app?service=direct/0/Home/$DirectLink&sp=SOPAC
Saw Queens of the Stone Age on Saturday and they were phenomenal. I’d sure I have hearing loss from it. Worth it. Super talented band live. ************ Going to the Galaxy Station Festival in Houston in a few hours, lasts 4pm-3am. 40+ djs slinging trance, tecbno and progressive. Some really big names in those genres below. Lots of the opening DJs are from Houston so we’re supporting local artists. If you’re going DM me. Code JAMSHEDDY for $5 off, MILITARY for $10 off for vets (they check military id at the door).
How was Belly? They haven't been to Texas since they reformed a few years ago, but I keep hoping they make it down here.
Belly totally lived up to expectations. Tanya's voice seemingly hasn't degraded one single bit. They were tight and seemed nervous in a humorous and endearing way. They kept talking about the difference between their New England roots and Los Angeles, and they were seemingly unsure of their footing. It may have boosted their performance, but ultimately made them seem more real, genuine and down to earth. They played mostly classics but also a fair amount of new tunes. Very enjoyable and bumped up my already high esteem for them. I immediately added numerous Belly tunes to several different playlists.
This year going to see (so far): 1) Chromeo / The Midnight 2) Future Islands 3) Def Leppard / Journey
One of my wife's friends offered me a single ticket to see The Rolling Stones. I don't usually go to concerts by myself but...it is the Rolling freakin' Stones....
Acts were amazing and I can’t really pick a favorite although Rezz was probably the best. The best thing about EDM festivals is the people. Everyone is just nice and there to have a good time. The rare assholes get pushed out quick and everyone takes care of each other. I met so many amazing people that I’m going to keep contact with. The venue, The Concourse Project, is really, really good- just the right size imo, with one stage inside and one outside. Ownership is amazing and I met and talked to a lot of the staff and they all love working there. The VIP areas are well situated for viewing and chilling. Outside vip was covered, had a nice, well staffed and efficient bar and had plenty of seating. Inside VIP was raised and you have a great view of the stage and can watch the light guys work. Bar and seating were also great. Main floor inside is really spacious. Overall very welcoming with an amazing vibe. It’s close enough to Austin for cell service to work and I imagine ride share is decent although we had a ride. If you’re interested in EDM and can make it to Austin for shows at this place, I highly recommend it. I’ve been building a friend group in Austin, like the EDM scene enough (Kingdom is also amazing) that I’m considering buying a property that I can hang my hat at and airBNB the rest of the time.
I don't usually see concerts alone either, but sometimes nobody else digs the band and it makes sense. Sure I could get someone to go but I'd rather enjoy the vibes solo if the other person isn't in love with the band. Long story short - going to concerts alone is awesome in its own special way.
