January 20, 201511 yr I absolutely agree, Steve, and I always try to see the greats -- especially if I have not seen them play live before. I would have loved to have seen Oscar Peterson even if he were not at his height of mental capacity or playing. I saw Dewey Redman about a month before he died, Dave Brubeck less than a year before, and Jim Hall a couple of years. McCoy doesn't seem like he is on his last legs but he was visibly changed from his performance exactly two years ago to open SF Jazz.
January 24, 201511 yr Last Tuesday we attended this very same concert by the Simon Bolívar Orchestra conducted by Gustavo Dudamel, playing Beethoven's 5th and Wagner excerpts from the Ring: http://live.philharmoniedeparis.fr/concert/1029288.html Now live from Paris in 18 minutes.
March 11, 201511 yr On Sunday I've been to Steve Hackett's concert in Rio promoting the Genesis Revisited II album. It was a truly unforgettable experience! The whole band was great, Hackett is as good as he's ever been and The Musical Box and Supper's Ready were utterly unbelievable. Plus, they've played some songs that aren't in the album, such as Squonk, Firth of Fifth and I Know What I Like!
March 11, 201511 yr Steve Hackett is fantastic live, though I haven't seen any of the Genesis Revisited shows.
March 25, 201511 yr This will be worth the money. http://www.lollapalooza.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/lolla-2015-chicago-lineup.pdf Best #1 and #2 headliner combo they've had since we started going.
March 25, 201511 yr A sign of what an old dinosaur I've become musically is that they are the only two bands/acts that I recognize.
March 25, 201511 yr Best #1 and #2 headliner combo they've had since we started going. Only if they play together at the same time...
March 26, 201511 yr This will be worth the money. http://www.lollapalooza.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/lolla-2015-chicago-lineup.pdf Best #1 and #2 headliner combo they've had since we started going. I saw Paul McCartney twice last year, its a really fantastic show. You will be satisfied. And Metallica never disappoints. Lots of other great acts on that lineup. Don't miss Flying Lotus!
April 4, 201511 yr Kaki King. Amazing. I still thank Vicki every time I see KK because she introduced me to get music long ago in SoFla. https://vimeo.com/124086024
April 4, 201511 yr Very cool. I've loved her since...the second album, I think? Legs to Make Us Longer...but I've never seen her live.
April 25, 201511 yr We've attended this evening the concert by Joshua Bell playing with the National Orchestra of Spain (ONE) conducted by Dima Slobodeniouk. The program included a "Meditation" by Tchaikovsky and Glazunov's violin concerto. Bell isn't one of my favourite violinists but I was very interested in listening live to his Stradivarius which has a funny story behind: http://www.joshuabell.com/story-his-violinThat instrument sounds truly amazing, we got 6th row seats to be able to hear it cleanly. The tone of the treble notes is so smooth and clear, yet loud and forceful. It's been a delight attending this concert.
May 6, 201511 yr Going to see Steven Wilson at The Grove in Anaheim on June 12th. I have not been to a concert in a long time, and I am psyched as he will play pretty much all of Hand. Cannot. Erase. from what I can see. Brilliant album.
May 6, 201511 yr Yup, seeing him in about 2.5 weeks, myself. I have a friend in the UK who already saw the show and it's supposed to be great.
May 6, 201511 yr Saw Gov't Mule in New Orleans two weekends ago. It was 'aight. I still think Warren is great but I think I've hit an age where Mule just doesn't do it for me anymore. Next night saw The Metermen at the Joy Theater in New Orleans. This is the George Porter Jr, Leo, Zig, and Page McConnell (from Phish) so basically its the original Meters less art neville add page. This was a really great show, as The Metermen always are. Sitins from Warren Haynes and Eric Krasno were a treat. Up next: Bonnaroo!!
May 12, 201511 yr Hmmm.... seeing them at bonnaroo in about a month, i'll let you know how it is. i've heard mixed reviews of their live show.
May 12, 201511 yr That would be appreciated! I know I like High on Fire, too, curious what they're like live.
May 12, 201511 yr That would be appreciated! I know I like High on Fire, too, curious what they're like live. I have seen High on Fire, it was probably 5-6 years ago though, they opened for Opeth. I enjoyed it, pretty much straight ahead aggressive metal live show though, nothing super distinctive IMO, but having said that I'm not super familiar with their music. Quite the contrast with the grace and fluidity of Opeth. This was the Watershed tour.
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