Hello Wisconsin! Bands that impress in concert
I get excited when one of my favorite bands releases a new album. I don't necessarily wait in line at midnight to get a copy (do they even do that anymore?), but there is a certain amount of enthusiasm. It's not just because there will be new songs, new ideas and new feelings. It's because I know it means that they will soon be on the road, hopefully coming to a venue nearby.
These days, between the obligations of family and work, as well as the financial aspect, I don’t get to as many concerts as I’d like. I do try to fit in a few here and there. I think that in my 32 years of existence, I've fit in a fair amount of great shows. Here are a few that stick out in my mind.
U2 1992 – My first concert experience, and it gets no bigger. Stadium shows are a kind of a bizarre way to baptize yourself into the world of live performance, but U2's Zoo TV Tour show at Madison's Camp Randall Stadium left a huge impression. Even though we were at the opposite end of the stadium, the show was absolutely fantastic and the root cause of my nearly 20-year obsession with the band. I've seen U2 eight times since then, in both arenas and stadiums, with one of the best being at Milwaukee's Bradley Center in 2001 when I was within high-five distance of the band. In my opinion, there is no better live band.
Van Halen 1995 – Back in the mid-90s, I was a huge Van Halen fan, trying in vain to learn every one of Eddie's licks on my guitar. It was all due to seeing them on their last “real” tour with Sammy Hagar, at Alpine Valley. In my opinion, it was the band at its peak. I’m sure this year’s tour with David Lee Roth will be great, but I’m a bit past the Van Halen stage of my life.
Ozzfest 1997 – I'm not exactly a metalhead, but when my friend and I were able to score tickets within the first 20 rows the day before the Alpine Valley show, we took it. It was a lineup that included Type O Negative, Marilyn Manson, Pantera, Ozzy Osbourne and a re-formed Black Sabbath. Pantera blew everyone away. Certainly one of the tightest live bands I've ever seen. Marilyn Manson won the scare factor award, although they much better live than I expected. We were actually kind of scared when they took the stage. Pretty creepy.
Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band 2003 – I saw the Springsteen during the E Street Band reunion tour of 1999, but the show at Milwaukee's Miller Park in 2003 was just awesome. It was nearly 3 hours long and they played just about every song you would want to hear. However, seeing it with the Springsteen fan I coerced into going was the best part. I haven't made it to a Springsteen show since then, but hope to this year even though it won't be the same without Danny Federici or Clarence Clemons, who have been lost along the way.
Pearl Jam 2006 – I had been a Pearl Jam fan since their debut album. I remember buying their second album the day it came out, but I kind of lost track of them in the years before seeing them live. My friend who took me to the show at Chicago’s United Center had seen the band numerous times before, and promised I wouldn’t be disappointed. How right he was. A simply phenomenal live band, who played an incredible career-spanning set list. I’m still disappointed I missed their 20th anniversary shows last year at Alpine Valley.
Coldplay 2009 – Once again, haters can hate, but this band is simply amazing live. Period. I've seen their evolution though Milwaukee-area venues, first at the Eagles Ballroom in 2003, to the Bradley Center in 2006, to Alpine Valley in 2009. My wife and I smartly got pavilion seats, and since it poured with rain for about half of the show, we were certainly glad we did. With all of its shortcomings (the parking, the security, the claustrophobia-like atmosphere on the lawn), Alpine Valley is a spectacular, world famous venue. And it's only 40 miles from here!
I'm looking forward to seeing The Black Keys and Arctic Monkeys this May at the Bradley Center. I’d love to go see Roger Waters’ “The Wall” show in Chicago as well as Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds in Milwaukee. The closest Radiohead is playing is St. Louis, so that’s not going to happen. If Tool plays anywhere near here, you can bet I’ll hit that one up.
What bands have you seen that blew you away? Is there a particular venue you prefer? Are there any tours you are looking to attend this year?
Feb 8, 2012 at 8:47 a.m.
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Saw the real Van Halen (with Dave and Michael) in 1981 at the Coliseum in Madison. That was my first live concert, and it still ranks among the best I've ever seen.
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Saw Stevie Ray Vaughn's last two shows at Alpine Valley. Robert Cray was also there, and he was great. The lead act was supposedly Eric Clapton, but he came out, played some Cream stuff, and basically left everybody unimpressed. Stevie died way too soon.
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I've also seen B.B. King several times. Great show every time. The man is such a gifted musician, and he always gets some of the most enthusiastic crowds at his shows.
Feb 3, 2012 at 10:27 p.m.
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i saw zz top at the rko orpheum in davenport, ia in 1974 -- loudest concert i've ever heard (and in a small room). i think i still have hearing loss from that show
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if quality is the question -- i saw marshall tucker play three times in the 70's -- hands down the hardest working band i've ever watched live. never a bad performance, always included the hits while breaking out new material. and i don't think they ever played less than 2 1/2 hours.
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vote #2 -- j. geils band (saw them three times in the 70's)
band was always tight and peter wolf knew how to entertain the crowd
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vote #3 -- James Taylor -- saw him a couple different times. his band was always spectacular - as was he.
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Feb 3, 2012 at 7:25 p.m.
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Good call, njohnson. I saw STP in Chicago in 2010 and they still put on a hell of a show. They played a lot of their old stuff and their new stuff sounded awesome. They still had it, and I'd definitely see them again!
Feb 3, 2012 at 6:59 p.m.
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Stone Temple Pilots in their heyday put on a fantastic show. Scott Weiland would writhe around the stage like Iggy Pop and the band kicked out the sounds like Zeppelin. Great band, cool front man. You always got your money's worth at an STP show.
Feb 3, 2012 at 6:19 p.m.
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Mellencamp in Madison is always a good show!
Feb 3, 2012 at 4:50 p.m.
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Kiss- 1975 Wings Stadium Kalamazoo,Mi.
Genesis- 1977 First tour sans Peter Gabriel (Bill Bruford on drums) Grand Center Grand Rapids Mi.
Rainbow- 1979 Old Chicago Stadium UFO was the opening act.
White Lion- 1994 South Bend In. They opened for Cinderella and totally blew them away.
Feb 3, 2012 at 4 p.m.
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I have seen so many great shows that I can only mention a few...Aerosmith at the Coliseum in Madison in October '78...World Series of Rock Game One at Cleveland Stadium in July '79- Scorpions 1st US show, AC-DC with Bon Scott, Thin Lizzy, Journey, Aerosmith, Ted Nugent...Van Halen (the REAL Van Halen)Women and Children First tour at Baltimore Civic Center in July '80...ZZ Top at The Meadowlands Arena (not Giants Stadium)in July '86...Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers at The Meadowlands Arena in August '89...Kansas at the Orpheum in Madison in early '06 (February, I think).
Oh yeah...Blue Oyster Cult at the Coliseum in Madison in October '77 and Summerfest '91.
Feb 3, 2012 at 1:45 p.m.
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I have been to many concerts. From Korn to Carrie Underwood to John Denver. I would have to say my favorite is Country Thunder. And its even more entertaining when you work there:)
Feb 3, 2012 at 1:29 p.m.
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One concert that stands out in my mind was Bon Jovi at Alpine Valley back in 1989 or so. I think it was their New Jersey tour maybe? There was a wicked storm during the show and the wind knocked one of the big screens almost completely down. This happened right after the main set was done. Jon came out on stage and said something like, "Well, if you guys are crazy enough to stick around, I guess I'm crazy enough to play for you." He then did a few songs for an encore.
I think this was the same show where a young gal managed to get past security and up on stage. She about tackled Jon in a bear hug. He waved security off and brought over a stool. He told her that the rule was, if you were on stage you had to sing. She managed to squeak out a couple lines of a song and then they took her off stage.
I've seen Bon Jovi a couple times since then and they never disappoint.
Feb 3, 2012 at 1:20 p.m.
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So many great bands/concerts...one I feel compelled to mention is Eric Johnson -- guitarist extraordinaire.
February 10, 1974! Any readers at the Black Sabbath concert at Dane County Coliseum when they played about 40-45 minutes (not quite 8 songs) and walked off stage pretty much in the middle of Paranoid? People in the crowd went berserk, throwing bottles and anything else they could lift...trashing their equipment. One of the WORST performances I remember. [ http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/black-sabb... ]
Feb 3, 2012 at 11:38 a.m.
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I still have no idea how I got my parents to let me go, but in the 70's I saw Rush in their Farewell to Kings tour. Squished into the general admission mosh that nearly breached the stage, I eventually passed out from compression, but not before I saw them do 2112. The guitar is fantastic on that, but the drums are music alone. Seeing Neil Peart flow effortlessly around his drum cage was one of the high points of my youth - he had the mastery even back then.
Feb 3, 2012 at 11:02 a.m.
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Sigma- jonny cash late 70's is my guess.
Feb 3, 2012 at 11 a.m.
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MR Mister at Summer fest- Belinda Carle opened.
Salt and Peppa there as well. They shut down the lights and guy flashed the audience.ick- we were in the grass and could still see what was flying.ewe.
I saw Rush in Madison and Ozzy there too. Korn opened for one of them when nobody knew who they were.
That is it for me except the Fair shows.
Feb 3, 2012 at 10:58 a.m.
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Wow, the Ramones for two hours? That would have been cool to see. How many songs did they play? 50? Doesn't one of their greatest hits albums have close to 20 tracks, but is only about 40 minutes long?
Feb 3, 2012 at 10:37 a.m.
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The Ramones in California in the early 90's. The venue was an old warehouse with no seats and they played two hours without any breaks, amazing.
Feb 3, 2012 at 8:52 a.m.
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Saw both Pearl Jam shows at Alpine last Labor Day Weekend. Unbelievable! The best thing about a PJ show is that you never know what you're going to hear. Different set list every show. Keeps 'em coming back.
Feb 3, 2012 at 5:18 a.m.
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The Barenaked Ladies put on a heck of a show. My wife wanted to see Keith Urban at Summerfest and he turned in a great performance even though I'm not a country fan.
Feb 3, 2012 at 4:50 a.m.
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@Brewernut...yes he is. He played a few songs as a guest at Hammy's last sunday. also happens to be a college Math professor. Amazing young man. Nice to hear from someone who hears music that isn't on the radio!!!!!
Feb 2, 2012 at 11:18 p.m.
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I was there in '92 for U2, saw Van Halen twice the second being the Dane County Coliseum 1981. The Kinks 1982, Pat Waters, Rush in Dubuque as well as Labor Day weekend 1982 Brown County Arena. Springtein in Milwaukee a couple times in the '90's. And last but not least KISS with opening act Wendy O'Williams in Dubuque 1982 as I remember.
Feb 2, 2012 at 9:26 p.m.
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@saxcat70, great guitarist, think I might have met him @ a Keaggy show once. Looks familiar, never heard him play before.
Feb 2, 2012 at 7:36 p.m.
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Ha, that's awesome Rick_Raff. I always preferred Hagar, and wanted to see them when they toured again in 2004, but didn't get a chance. Maybe it's better that way, since I can't see how they could have been better than in '95.
I remember Sammy sang a song that night which he said he wrote the night before the show because he screwed up "Eagles Fly" a few nights earlier. The band was just on fire, and it was a hell of a show.
Feb 2, 2012 at 7:04 p.m.
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Rick , Sammy is your cousin? If thats true, how cool!! I totally agree that he was the best vocalist , but Dave was the performer, no question!! I think that no one would accept them as well after they got so huge after the 1984 album.
Feb 2, 2012 at 6:43 p.m.
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The Who at the Coliseum in 1967. Blues Magoo's opened. Then The Who. Herman's Hermits didn't have a chance after them.
Feb 2, 2012 at 4:42 p.m.
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Oh ya did I mention that in Middle school I saw McHammer twice and Vanilla Ice as well? Gotta like my musical transformation!!
Also seen Susan Tedeschi at blues fest in Madison, she is incredible!!
Feb 2, 2012 at 4:41 p.m.
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Metallica is unreal live, one of those bands that are better live than on their records.
A few others that I believe can hold that distinction (for me)
Steve Miller Band- Seen them 9 times live and they get better every time.
AC/DC- unbelievable live band!!
Aerosmith- Another phenomenal live show!!
Buffett- More an experience than a show, but he still is a great musician
James Taylor- Yes I said it, one of the greatest singing voices ever IMO and absolutely flawless live.
Dave Matthews Band - Another experience live, Mattews is a great musician, built for live shows, gets better every time I have seen him.
I am with Kenny on Jack Johnson- was at Alpine and was one of the better live shows I have seen!
I was also recently roped into seeing the Fray with my wife and wasnt overly excited about it , I was shocked at how awseome their show was , especially in a smaller venue like the Orpheum, GREAT SHOW!! Unfortunately it was put on by Z 104 so both opening acts were teenie type acts, and before the fray came on one of the DeeJays that introd the Fray came out with a present type box on his unit and nothing else, was ridiculous. Show was really cool.
I think my crown Jewels though were 3 shows I saw at the Chicago House Of Blues, Al Green (one of the greatest singers ever!)
James Brown(Godfather of Soul), and last and certainly the best I have ever seen was BB King, one of the greatest musicians that will ever live.
Feb 2, 2012 at 3:50 p.m.
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Yikes, futurerichguy – “I'm sorry, but one cannot enjoy both Pantera and Cold Play. Those two are mutually exclusive.”
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This coming from the same guy who has admitted going to a James Taylor concert (obviously death metal genre) and a Pantera concert (we can all agree that Pantera was probably heavily influenced by Mr. Taylor – see Cowboys from Hell and play it side by side with Carolina in my Mind). Coldplay and Pantera may be very different, but I would not say that they are mutually exclusive. One can definitely enjoy both; it depends on how bad you hate your dad on a particular day.
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My iPod currently has tracks from Pantera & Coldplay, but no James Taylor…yet. I enjoy both; it’s possible. Weird? Maybe.
Feb 2, 2012 at 3:26 p.m.
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My stack of concert tickets stands a good 2 inches high, so it's hard to (remember) choose. One of my most memorable was Metallica, Days of the New, and Jerry Cantrell at Marcus Amphitheater in 1997. First (but not last) and best Metallica show I've been to. I've seen Sevendust more times than I can count and they've put on some amazing shows. Unfortunately, I never got to see Pantera. I bought my boyfriend (now husband) a ticket to go with a friend the one of first Christmases we were together. In retrospect I should have gotten myself one too. Of everything, I think the hands down best concert I've ever been to was Chris Cornell's acoustic Songbook tour at the Pabst Theater last year. He sang songs from every band he's been in. It was amazing, but then again he was truly the voice of my youth so there is some major nostalgia there. I bought the album, but it doesn't do the live performance justice. I'll be kicking myself forever for not going to see Pearl Jam at Alpine Valley when they did the surprise reunion of Temple of the Dog. Now that I've started thinking about this I'm going to get my tickets out tonight and go through them. I can't even believe everything I've forgotten.
Feb 2, 2012 at 2:39 p.m.
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Wow--lots to pick from.
Any Springsteen show in Milwaukee, including the Seeger Sessions Band in 2006. Each show somehow tops the previous one!
Black Keys, Majestic Theater in Madison, 2007. Before the hype, in a venue suited to a 2 man band. Smokin'!
BoDeans, Madison Civic Center, 1985. Superb!
My Morning Jacket-Milwaukee's Riverside Theater, June 2011. Intensity that defies description...
And these are just off the top of my head.
Feb 2, 2012 at 1:30 p.m.
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Agreed that Van Halen with Sammy Hagar in 1995 was one of the best concerts I have ever been to. Glad you put this on your list. Since then I have seen Sammy 29 times, solo, with Chickenfoot, and on the Van Halen reunion tour, but none better than the Alpine show in '95.
METALLICA - hands down is the best live band. 30 shows for me, from the 4 anniversary shows at the 1,000 seat Fillmore this past December in San Fran, to The BIG 4 shows in Indio, CA and Yankee Stadium, to Bonnaroo in 2008. They never dissapoint, and rock for 2 hours straight every single show.
Ozzfest was always great, and highlight of my summer.
Mayhem Fest - only come to Chicago and replace Ozzfest. Last year they had Machine Head, Megadeth, Godsmack, and Disturbed. This year Slayer and Slipknot.
Sugarland - took my wife, and have to admit, I really enjoyed the show at Summerfest this past year. Another good band with good songs, and a good stage show.
Pearl Jam - Boo! Worst show ever, and I have seen everybody. Those guys stood around the Alpine Valley stage, no lights, backdrop, pyro anything. They never moved, and the music is only average.
Bon Jovi - His last tour was great, over 2 hours of hit after hit, saw them in Chicago and Milwaukee. He even came out for an extra encore because Milwaukee was so great.
John Mellencamp at Summerfest, always a classic.
Jimmy Buffet - never seen him, never will. If you have to get completly drunk to enjoy a show, then you aren't going for the music. Metallica shuts down alcohol sales 15 minutes before they hit the stage, so people will be sober enough to drive home, and will not interupt you during the show. That's what a concert is about, the music.
Anthrax is one of the most fun bands. One of my favorite small club shows, was the Death Angel, Testament, Anthrax gig at the Rave last November. Also the loudest concert ever.
Slayer is always brutally awesome.
Godsmack - Sully is a great front man and very charismatic on stage.
Pantera - God Bless Dimebag Darrell!
Feb 2, 2012 at 12:54 p.m.
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I saw Debbie Gibson when I was younger....great show!
Feb 2, 2012 at 12:51 p.m.
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I'm sorry, but one cannot enjoy both Pantera and Cold Play. Those two are mutually exclusive.
Best concert I've seen - Pantera 1993, R&R Station
Worst concert I've seen - toss up between Pink Floyd 1988, Camp Randall, and James Taylor 2003, Summerfest
Feb 2, 2012 at 12:15 p.m.
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Can't remember when it was--20yrs ago? My 1st was the Clapton, SRV, Cray Band concert @ Alpine. Good show. In all honestly Robert Cray Band stole the show!. SRV tragic loss not found out until I slept off a hangover the next day. Wish I had the stub to prove being there. Best ever was 2 Novembers ago when the Boss and E Street did the Born to Run album (best album ever). I had never seen them live and figured the show was done after Born To Run. Not so, another 2+ hours of everything I have ever heard from them and a lot I had not heard! Touching moment when they had a shout out for Phantom Dan Federici.
Feb 2, 2012 at 11:47 a.m.
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First concert/mosh/body surfing was The Offspring at Eagles Auditorium in MKE.
Neil Young solo acoustic/electric at the Pabst Theatre was my favorite.
Farm Aid 25 at Miller Park was AWESOME.
Also had the chance to hang on Willie's old tour bus 'Honeysuckle Rose' after a Lukas Nelson and The Promise of The Real show in Sheboygan last fall. Kewl kids and a kick butt show...
Feb 2, 2012 at 11:45 a.m.
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Buffet every year now. Now graduated to a full weekend. The concert is just part of the experience. Better bring a spare liver ;-)
Feb 2, 2012 at 11:29 a.m.
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AHHH a fan of Phil Keaggy. Check out www.gregwheaton.com. an up and coming fingerstyle guitarist. happens to be kin.
Feb 2, 2012 at 11:16 a.m.
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I have had the opportunity to see Jack Johnson three times in concert; once in Somerset and twice at Alpine Valley. He is a musician that sounds better in a live setting than he does in a studio. I highly recommend seeing Jack in concert.
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This summer I got to experience Pearl Jam live for the first time (also at Alpine). Admittedly, I was a bit disappointed in their set list as they played mostly lesser know PJ songs and a ton of covers (I attended day one of PJ20 – day 2’s set list was a bit more my style). The highlight of the night was special guest Chris Cornell and the five Temple of the Dog songs. Cornell and Eddie – Hunger Strike was unreal.
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A while back I saw Simon & Garfunkel at the Bradley Center for the “Old Friends” tour. Those guys were incredible as well. Paul Simon is amazing.
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Other bands of note in my earlier heavy metal days:
Sevendust – Awesome; I would go see them still today
Korn – Cool at the time; probably wouldn’t see them again
Slipknot – wasn’t a fan of the show; wouldn’t see them again if you paid me
Limp Bizkit – I am embarrassed to say that I saw them
Feb 2, 2012 at 11:11 a.m.
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1988 Austin Texas, David Lee Roth with Steve Vai as guitarist. Hyper high energy. Anyone who can handle a triple neck heart shaped guitar is a master. Poison as opening band. Probably more hairspray used backstage than in the whole Austin high school system that day. Monsters of Rock Tour 1988 was pretty impressive with Van Hagar. Saw that tour in the cotton bowl in the middle of summer. Hotter than heck but amazing live. Seen Vai several times live, G3, Satriani, and round it out with a solo gig from Phil Keaggy and that about as good as it is going to get.
Feb 2, 2012 at 11:10 a.m.
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My best concert experience: Foo Fighters ('Wasting Light' tour) in a soldout show on their home turf in D.C. I had an excellent view of band having a fantastic time and reaching every person in the arena. If they'd rocked any harder, my heart would have exploded.
Feb 2, 2012 at 10:11 a.m.
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We saw Brad Paisley at Rock County Fair a while ago. We have seen him at various venues since then...and his recent show at the Bradley Center continued to show why he is at the top of his game. He can grab a guitar and sit solo at the center of the venue - or notch it up with 3D laser shows with Star Wars themes..even though I'm not a huge country fan, I will probably keep trying to see him and the impressive openers and co headliners he tours with.
Feb 2, 2012 at 10:09 a.m.
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The Rolling Stones at the Bradley Center in 2005 and Rage Against the Machine at Alpine Valley in 2007 were my favorites. Other good shows were Red Hot Chili Peppers at Lollapalooza in 2006 and Foo Fighters at the Allstate Arena in 2005. I saw The Black Keys at Summerfest last summer, and thought they put on a pretty good show. Florence + the Machine, who opened for them, blew me away.
Feb 2, 2012 at 9:29 a.m.
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Every year I try to see one of my music "bucket list" shows. Usually acts that are aging and wont be around much longer. last year it was Buffett. I am hoping to catch a Guy Clark show before he goes. I would consider it a real shame to miss a man who has had a Huge influence on so many.
Feb 2, 2012 at 9:24 a.m.
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Being the 80's rocker that I am, I have to say it's hard to pick a favorite. Def Leppard, Tesla, Ozzy, Billy Squire, Quiet Riot, Ratt Black Sabbath, REO Speedwagon all have very fond memories. Think back and remember how excited you would get to pull into the parking lot of the event. Clouds of smoke filled the arena, even though smoking was not permitted...., large groups would hang well after the event playing cassette tapes of the band you just listened to....oh to be that young again. In my more mature concert experiences, Mellencamp and Kid Rock were the best performances. Rock on people.
Feb 2, 2012 at 9:24 a.m.
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Sigma40, I think Johnny Cash played the Rock County 4-H Fair in 1994.
Feb 2, 2012 at 9:10 a.m.
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I just saw Rise Against in Chicago last Friday. So impressed!
Metallica has always been a favorite live.
I have been to big venues and small venues. When I was in the Army I saw The Black Crows touring for Shake Money Maker. They played in a small (200-300) outdoor venue. It was awesome! That same year I went to SuperRock, one of those huge European festivals and saw Dio, Aerosmith, and Whitesnake.
Feb 2, 2012 at 9:03 a.m.
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Anyone remember what year Johnny Cash played the fair here? I remember seeing it but cant rememebr what year. That was good.
Feb 2, 2012 at 9:03 a.m.
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ZZ Top had their sound spot on- Ive seen a ton others but they were made in the studio and sounded like garbage live. Anyone can make themselves sound good in a studio....well almosy anyone.
Feb 2, 2012 at 8:35 a.m.
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My first concert experience was Chicagofest in 1980. I was 10. We saw Doug Kershaw (who I saw again in about 2000 at a casino in Mississippi, still a fabulous performer at 70 something). One of my favorite "mainstream" acts is ted nugent. I have seen him 4 times, most notably at Otto's in Dekalb. Stood 6 feet from him. Most of my favorite acts these days are from texas, and don't come around here much. I was able to see Hayes Carll at the High Noon Saloon last year, and will always remember it. I definitely prefer small venues. If I want to see an act on a big screen tv, I'll get the DVD. I'm headed to San Antonio to watch my daughter graduate AIT Army reserves in about 3 weeks. I plan on going to Gruene Hall to take in a show. Bills itself as America's oldest continually running music hall. All of my favorite performers have played there, and if you like real country/folk music, most of yours have too! It was also the music hall filmed in the John Travolta movie "Michael".
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