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If you could, what live performances would you enjoy re-living?

I have interest in hearing about yours.   I can think of some great concerts over the years in many great buildings, from Hancher in Iowa City, to Fisher Hall in New York, to some bars in Copenhagen. 

Something I have noticed....performers have times they are more "on" just like us, and it can make their concerts be perceived at different levels.   I know the three times I saw Jackson Browne, each was much different and most of that was his intent.  Having a good sized group with very talented back up singers to the time I saw him solo....all great, but very different.  He is a better guitar player than he may be given credit for. 

The live Jazz I have been to in NYC is near the top.  Sweet Basil and the Blue Note through the years have been very good to me, but in a much different vein, the lakefront festivals in Milwaukee are a somewhat unknown to most of America. 

I did see a few artists before their success and fame, saw a famous British singer at a bar in Rapid City many years ago..and he has done well since. 

Take care,

whatjd
whatjd OP
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You know, I was in a Jazz/somewhat Pop mindset and did not mention classical greats. 

I am lucky enough to have seen many greats in my life, from New York to Chicago to many a college campus.

I and my mate attended a performance by the Chicago classical music orchestra and they had singers with them.  The first chair Cello player and his mate stayed with my mate and I and we did some biking on the Sugar River Trail South of Madison, Wi.  Very, very nice and bright people. 

corelli
1,170 posts
 
Beethoven's 9th--the original one.
robert_1
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Bob Marley and the Wailers at the Spectrum in Philly. I not longer remember the year but it was 78-80. Half way through the concert, lights went on, people stood-up, and you could see the hypnotic sway of the mass of people for the rest of the concert. that was out of this world. His music/voices was very hypnotic/sensual.

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dekay
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Bonnie Raitt in a bar (The Airliner) in Iowa City, IA (1973/1974?).

No flyers or announcement, just walked in and there she was.

DeKay
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lowrider57
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Buddy Rich and his band at the Felt Forum circa 1976.
Blondie at The Village Gate NYC, 1977. 1st album with new material from the next album.
Springsteen at the Palladium Theater NYC. "Born to Run" tour 1976.
Sisters of Mercy, 1984 at the Ritz.
Roxy Music, 1982 at the Tower Theater Phila. Final performance ever (until a reunion in 2002).
Elton John with John Lennon, 1974 at MSG.
The Ramones at local bars in NY, 1970's.



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