Xia Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 (edited) Slash w/ Myles Kennedy - This was that Toronto show in March, it wasn't as good as when they first came here but I think it was mainly due to the mostly corporate crowd. The near identical setlist didn't help either. Always a fun time none the less.Band of Skulls - Great rock band, new album's not as great as their debut but they're and incredible live band. Great sound for three people.Mastodon & Opeth - My 5th time seeing Mastodon, and it was a bit better than I expected. It'd be nice if they worked on their vocals though, I can never hear the lead guitar too. My third time seeing Opeth was great, but required an acquired taste given their latest release is far from a metal album.Alabama Shakes - Incredible, one of the best gigs I've ever had the pleasure of attending. The pipes on Britt Howard are unreal and channel something that I don't think has been felt since the likes of Robert Plant or even Otis Redding. Most people compare her to Janis Joplin. My cheeks hurt from smiling so much after the show.UPCOMINGIron Maiden w/ Alice Cooper - Tomorrow!!! Friday the 13th, baby!!!Black Keys - Late JulyMy Morning Jacket - Mid AugustAlabama Shakes - OctoberRush - October Edited July 13, 2012 by Xia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fallingred85 Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Maiden tonight!! (Toronto) - wearing my GnR fan club shirt...we'll see if anyone can pick me out of the pit....Osheaga Festival (Montreal) from Aug 3-5, should be awesome and chock full of inappropriate behavior.Wish I could make the Gaslight Anthem show in Toronto but that sold out loooong ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GivenToFly Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Going to Hard Rock Calling festival this Friday and Saturday:Springsteen, Soundgarden and Fogerty! I can't wait!They put a big picture of Bono next to the toilets. Not sure if intentional Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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GivenToFly Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Special offer: 1 beer for the price of 2. Black Stone Cherry were pretty good. Kid Rock meets Buckcherry. Southern rock fuck yeah!Rains like a motherfucker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthewlang Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Earlier this year:Steel PantherGuns N' RosesUpcoming:Steel Panther (I know I know)HalestormShinedownAnd hopefully Alice Cooper, damn the only date without Duff supporting is the one I can get to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GivenToFly Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 SOUNDGARDEN IN THE POURING RAIN!!!!Started raining about three songs in, I think. It was magical at first. It was amazing singing with all of Hyde Park along to Black Hole Sun and Blow Up the Outside World and going insane to Outshined all in this really heavy shower. It stopped being fun after 15 minutes though cuz it was rather cold. We got totally drenched and it kinda sucked the energy out of the crowd. It was still a very good show, and I suppose the weather fits the mood of the songs but at a show you wanna have fun. Chris was a bit too low in the mix I thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GivenToFly Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 Bruce Springsteen: believe the hype! It's everything they say and more! Outstanding. In my top three shows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
username Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 (edited) Bruce Springsteen: believe the hype! It's everything they say and more! Outstanding. In my top three shows.Yup! Since I first saw him in 2008, buying tickets for every show near here since has been a total no-brainer. And every time you see the guy, he's really THAT good. It's amazing. Ontopic:So far:2012-07-13 - John Fogerty @ Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam2012-06-24 - Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers (with Eddie Vedder), Jonathan Wilson @ Heineken Music Hall, Amsterdam2012-06-12 - Slash & Myles Kenedy (with Lzzy Hale), Halestorm @ Heineken Music Hall, Amsterdam2012-05-27 - Bruce Springsteen & The E-Street Band @ RheinEnergie-Stadion, Cologne2012-05-05 - Alain Clark, The Kyteman Orchestra @ Bevrijdingsfestival, Groningen2012-03-24 - Paul McCartney @ Ahoy, Rotterdam2012-02-24 - Rowwen Heze @ Stadsschouwburg, Groningen2012-02-23 - Pe Daalemmer en Rooie Rinus @ Martiniplaza, Groningen2012-02-18 - Herman van Veen @ Martiniplaza, GroningenStill to come: 2012-08-12 - Leonard Cohen @ Sint Pietersplein, Ghent2012-11-03 - Triggerfinger @ Oosterpoort, Groningen2012-11-30 - De Dijk @ Oosterpoort, GroningenI'm also still considering tickets for:- Joe Bonamassa (I know he's great, seen him twice. But I think he's quite expensive this time)- Beth Hart (saw her late last year, great show but since I've seen her very recently I'm not sure)Ps. You guys should all check out Triggerfinger. Great Belgian rock band. Don't listen to their cover of I Follow Rivers. It's good, but it's not at all what this band is about. Edited July 15, 2012 by username Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Comstock Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 Earlier this year:In Flames / Trivium / Kyng / Veil of MayaNinjaspy X2Coming up:Foxy ShazamBucketheadGodmsack / Shinedown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stiff Competition Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 me and my woman dished out far too much money and added two big shows to our list for the year...August 4th - Aerosmith/Cheap Trick in Oakland, Ca (if the seating chart is accurate, we should be 2nd row against the catwalk, holy shit!)August 12th - KISS/Motley Crue in Chula Vista, Ca (2nd row on Gene/Nikki's side)Beyond stoked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Eyes Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 The Stone Roses, New Order, Frightened Rabbit x3, We Were Promised Jetpacks x2, The Twilight Sad, The Darkness, Tribes, Admiral Fallow x2, Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, The Wailers, Pulled Apart By Horses, The Cribs, Blood Red Shoes, The Courteeners, Bombay Bicycle Club. Most of that was at T in the park though.Got tickets from Richard Hawley and Radiohead + Caribou. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Bond Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 I'm happy to say I can add Slash in London next week to my list. I got tickets as an early birthday present from my sister. Seen:Van Halen (March 9th - Buffalo)Van Halen (March 17th - Toronto)Slash & Myles (March 23rd - Toronto)Iron Maiden & Alice Cooper (July 13th - Toronto)Coming Up:KISS & Motley Crue (September 13th - Toronto)Rush (October 14th - Toronto)Canceled:Van Halen (July 21st - London) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GivenToFly Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 I'm happy to say I can add Slash in London next week to my list. I got tickets as an early birthday present from my sister. I read this and was like "What??? " but then i read the rest of the post and realized you're talking about Canada. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Bond Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 I'm happy to say I can add Slash in London next week to my list. I got tickets as an early birthday present from my sister. I read this and was like "What??? " but then i read the rest of the post and realized you're talking about Canada.I didn't event think of that. London, Ontario of course. My sister is awesome but she wouldn't fly me to England for my birthday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zint Posted July 26, 2012 Author Share Posted July 26, 2012 I'm happy to say I can add Slash in London next week to my list. I got tickets as an early birthday present from my sister. I'm in the VIP section (sold out).Are you going for all the bands?Thunderstorms scheduled for afternoon,thundershowers for evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angelica Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 (edited) I just saw the Afghan Whigs in Sydney. I discovered them less than a year before they broke up, so I didn't expect I'd ever get to see them live! Oh yeah, and when Dulli walked into the crowd during a song, he STOPPED RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME AND LOOKED INTO MY EYES FOR A MATTER OF...er, seconds. So not buzzed about that, have hardly mentioned it all night. Edited July 26, 2012 by Angelica Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
username Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Last night I saw one of the most amazing concerts I've ever seen in my life. Leonard Cohen played a 33-song 3,5 hour show at the Sint Pietersplein in Ghent (Belgium) on the opening night of his Old Ideas world tour. And this was nothing short of pure magic. Setlist:First set: Dance me to the end of loveGoing homeBird on a wireEverybody knowsWho by fireDarknessAmenCome healingI can't forgetDifferent SidesAnthemSecond set: Tower of songSuzanneCrazy to love youHeart of no companionThe Gypsy WifeThe PartisanDemocracyComing back to you (Webb Sisters)Alexandra leaving (Sharon Robinson)I'm your manHallelujahTake this waltzEncore 1:MarianneFirst we take ManhattanEncore 2:Famous blue raincoatIf it be your will (Webb Sisters)Closing timeEncore 3:I tried to leave youSave the last dance for meEncore 4:Sisters of mercyWaiting for the miracleSome pics I took: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerage5 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Rest of the year I've got:8/15 - Iron Maiden (San Antonio)8/17 - Iron Maiden (Dallas)8/18 - Iron Maiden (Houston)9/1 - Stone Temple Pilots (Hershey)10/5 - Anthrax (Montclair)10/6 - Anthrax (Atlantic City)10/26 - Rush (Buffalo) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zint Posted August 13, 2012 Author Share Posted August 13, 2012 Last night I saw one of the most amazing concerts I've ever seen in my life. Leonard Cohen played a 33-song 3,5 hour show at the Sint Pietersplein in Ghent (Belgium) on the opening night of his Old Ideas world tour. And this was nothing short of pure magic. Literally got goosebumps reading that setlist.I can't wait to see this tour in December.I'm very close to the stage.Don't think I can film being that close, but I will audio record in WAV.It's been a few years since I've seen him, really looking forward to it. B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
username Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 (edited) Literally got goosebumps reading that setlist.I can't wait to see this tour in December.I'm very close to the stage.Don't think I can film being that close, but I will audio record in WAV.It's been a few years since I've seen him, really looking forward to it. B)Ha! I literally got goosebumps more than once last night. It's going to be amazing man. Just incredible. Cohen is like good Scotch, only gets better with every year that passes. I was in the 12th row. Section B on this seating plan. I'm really hoping someone bootlegged this one as well! Edited August 13, 2012 by username Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zint Posted August 13, 2012 Author Share Posted August 13, 2012 Nice!I'll be a few rows closer.I scored the tickets online through a presale while I was on vacation in Florida.Did you notice anyone filming in the audience? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan H. Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Bands I saw at Lolla:Black SabbathAt the Drive InJack WhiteRed Hot Chili PeppersThe Black KeysThe ShinsSigur RosDie AntwoordMetricMoon TaxiTrampled by TurtlesFUN.Franz FerdinandChairliftMike SnowM83Passion Pit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
username Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Nice!I'll be a few rows closer.I scored the tickets online through a presale while I was on vacation in Florida.Did you notice anyone filming in the audience?Ha! Me too! The presale thing. I found it through leonardcohenforum.com. Good thing too, because when regular sales started the 4 concerts (5 by now) sold out in minutes. I didn't notice anyone filming, but there were a few big (edging towards pro) photocamera's. The security wasn't strict at all. They didn't even check inside my backpack. Same thing with my dad. So from what I've seen it was real easy to get things in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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