Peter Gabriel - Back to Front, a bit reluctantly as I liked the New Blood so much, and didn't really want to see him to the overplayed and slightly boring So again, but it turned out to be quite magnificent, a killer band, a good selection of song other than So, a killer Digging in the Dirt, and Biko as an encore, really magical!
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I saw another Billy Joel performance at Madison Square Garden in April, and then again at the beginning of May. I'm really digging this lifetime residency thing he's got going on.
I saw this small, up-and-coming rock band called The Rolling Stones recently in Stockholm. Here's my long-winded review of the show and some general impressions on the band as well:
Once again, my answer is Billy Joel -- saw his show at Madison Square Garden on July 2nd.
It's not that he's the only musician I liked, although it probably seems that way reading my posts on this thread... just turns out none of my other guys are touring near me at the moment.
I just saw Queen + Adam Lambert in Atlantic City this past Saturday night. It was an absolutely amazing show, and I gotta hand it to Lambert (of whom I am not a fan) for being able to fill those mighty big shoes vacated by Freddie Mercury. I almost lost it every time they flashed tributes to Freddie on screen, especially during "Bohemian Rhapsody," where Lambert synced his voice to follow perfectly with old concert footage. There was also a good half hour where Lambert left the old pros alone on stage for songs like "'39" and "Love of My Life." And although I adore the man and his abilities, Brian May's guitar solo was WAY too long. But I'm willing to overlook that. Because he's Brian May...
I never had the chance to see Led Zep, but just saw Plant and the shapeshifters just now, and WOW!
Outdoor venue and crowded, and rain before the show, but when they came on, and started with Trampled Underfoot, it was like seeing Zep.
Great selection of songs, and more Zep than I thought, but despite two guitar players, they couldn't match Page. Surprisingly good drummer, and Plant's voice in great shape.
A truly memorable show, to be sure. To be able to sing like that, at his age, and what a stage presence, like Jagger.
If you have the chance, don't miss them.