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memories remembered
Recently I found a few old concert tickets from shows Ive been to over the years.. a lot of them Ive lost, so I thought id try and remember as many as I can.. so before I forget forever... and in no particular order..
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Love this band, I saw them about 3 years ago on the 'stadium arcadium' tour at an outdoor show in summer.. what I remember about this was I was with a girl and we met her friends there.. a nice couple, and it was his birthday.. so after a few beers in the sun were stood watching the band and he tells me 'under the bridge' is his favourite song.. so when they play it, I get him up on my shoulders... all 240 pounds of him!.. I managed the whole song.. but could barely walk for 2 days afterwards! haha... the chilis were amazing.
The Beautiful South
Great lyrics, great singer.. shame they went away.
Gomez
Strangely I dont remember anything about this night.. It was right after my best friend was killed, so I was there in person but not in mind.
Sleeper
Ahh Britpop days!
Mansun.
U2
Without a doubt the best band Ive ever seen live.. Ive seen them 3 times now, and each time they've been fantastic.. You cant explain the atmosphere and emotion at a U2 show ... I remember seeing them first in 93 and just being speechless as they played the beginning of 'streets have no name' being right at the front, the hairs on my neck standing up as edges guitar chimed and then feeling the heat on my face as the stage lights lit up the whole 90,000 crowd.. Im pretty sure there was a tear in my eye at that moment.. and Ive never seen anyone to touch them since... Amazing.
Cast
Matchbox 20
The Enemy
Hole
Radiohead
I saw these just before ok computer came out.. before they went stratospheric.. very good.
Daft Punk
The Chemical Brothers.
Muse
Incredible voice live, and amazing light and laser show.
Bon Jovi
Ok, ok... It was early 90's.. summer.. outdoor stadium.. Its what Bon Jovi were made for.. go easy!
Bryan Adams
Same deal as above... dont judge me!
Morrissey
Seen him twice now... great live, but a bit too serious for his own good.. but worth sitting through his solo stuff for the smiths songs.. last time was in my hometown in a tiny venue.. doesnt get much better than that.
Super Furry Animals
Interpol
Primal Scream
The Fun Lovin Criminals
Travis
Travis I saw at Glastonbury about 10 or 11 years ago... lying by our tent right in front of the stage in the sun, with barely anyone watching... they were brilliant.
Elbow
I saw Elbow when they supported U2 recently.. really relaxed, good atmosphere and beautiful songs with an orchestra on stage.
Coldplay
The Honda center, Annaheim, California... and worth the trip.. they are so good live.. they set up a mini stage right next to me, so i got some good photos of them.
Air
1998 In Manchester.. super cool french duo that made 'moon safari' .. great live.
Oasis
One of the last shows before they split up.. wasn't expecting to enjoy it, but it turned out to be a great show.. outdoor stadium in Sunderland.. standing in the rain with my eyes closed singing 'live forever' with 50,000 people... one to remember.
Kasabian
supported Oasis.. good band, great band live.
James
I love James.. wish they hadn't split.. I saw them at Glastonbury when they released their greatest hits.. Tim Booth is such a good singer, crowd loved them too, especially when they played 'laid' I remember his crazy spinning around on stage arms held out.. great day.
The Killers
What you'd expect.. big stadium, big songs.. really good show.. Brandon Flowers has become a great front man.
Justin Currie
Was the lead singer of Del Amitri til they split.. was his first solo gig in his hometown of Glasgow.. amazing singer, songwriter and nice guy.
Del Amitri
As above.. I have loved this band since i first heard them 20 years ago.. Ive seen them and met them countless times.. and their songs have got me through some pretty hard times over the years... Incredible live.
Kings of Leon
Had a hard time getting tickets, but I managed .. amazing live.. glad I got to see them finally.
R.E.M
Headlined Glastonbury .. and one thing I always remember, was during 'everbody hurts' someone let off a flare that just hung in the sky lighting everyone up pink... one of those standout moments during a beautiful song.
So.. thats all I remember for now.. no doubt Ive forgotten some... but one thing Im grateful for.... I never saw Barry Manilow ;0)
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Love this band, I saw them about 3 years ago on the 'stadium arcadium' tour at an outdoor show in summer.. what I remember about this was I was with a girl and we met her friends there.. a nice couple, and it was his birthday.. so after a few beers in the sun were stood watching the band and he tells me 'under the bridge' is his favourite song.. so when they play it, I get him up on my shoulders... all 240 pounds of him!.. I managed the whole song.. but could barely walk for 2 days afterwards! haha... the chilis were amazing.
The Beautiful South
Great lyrics, great singer.. shame they went away.
Gomez
Strangely I dont remember anything about this night.. It was right after my best friend was killed, so I was there in person but not in mind.
Sleeper
Ahh Britpop days!
Mansun.
U2
Without a doubt the best band Ive ever seen live.. Ive seen them 3 times now, and each time they've been fantastic.. You cant explain the atmosphere and emotion at a U2 show ... I remember seeing them first in 93 and just being speechless as they played the beginning of 'streets have no name' being right at the front, the hairs on my neck standing up as edges guitar chimed and then feeling the heat on my face as the stage lights lit up the whole 90,000 crowd.. Im pretty sure there was a tear in my eye at that moment.. and Ive never seen anyone to touch them since... Amazing.
Cast
Matchbox 20
The Enemy
Hole
Radiohead
I saw these just before ok computer came out.. before they went stratospheric.. very good.
Daft Punk
The Chemical Brothers.
Muse
Incredible voice live, and amazing light and laser show.
Bon Jovi
Ok, ok... It was early 90's.. summer.. outdoor stadium.. Its what Bon Jovi were made for.. go easy!
Bryan Adams
Same deal as above... dont judge me!
Morrissey
Seen him twice now... great live, but a bit too serious for his own good.. but worth sitting through his solo stuff for the smiths songs.. last time was in my hometown in a tiny venue.. doesnt get much better than that.
Super Furry Animals
Interpol
Primal Scream
The Fun Lovin Criminals
Travis
Travis I saw at Glastonbury about 10 or 11 years ago... lying by our tent right in front of the stage in the sun, with barely anyone watching... they were brilliant.
Elbow
I saw Elbow when they supported U2 recently.. really relaxed, good atmosphere and beautiful songs with an orchestra on stage.
Coldplay
The Honda center, Annaheim, California... and worth the trip.. they are so good live.. they set up a mini stage right next to me, so i got some good photos of them.
Air
1998 In Manchester.. super cool french duo that made 'moon safari' .. great live.
Oasis
One of the last shows before they split up.. wasn't expecting to enjoy it, but it turned out to be a great show.. outdoor stadium in Sunderland.. standing in the rain with my eyes closed singing 'live forever' with 50,000 people... one to remember.
Kasabian
supported Oasis.. good band, great band live.
James
I love James.. wish they hadn't split.. I saw them at Glastonbury when they released their greatest hits.. Tim Booth is such a good singer, crowd loved them too, especially when they played 'laid' I remember his crazy spinning around on stage arms held out.. great day.
The Killers
What you'd expect.. big stadium, big songs.. really good show.. Brandon Flowers has become a great front man.
Justin Currie
Was the lead singer of Del Amitri til they split.. was his first solo gig in his hometown of Glasgow.. amazing singer, songwriter and nice guy.
Del Amitri
As above.. I have loved this band since i first heard them 20 years ago.. Ive seen them and met them countless times.. and their songs have got me through some pretty hard times over the years... Incredible live.
Kings of Leon
Had a hard time getting tickets, but I managed .. amazing live.. glad I got to see them finally.
R.E.M
Headlined Glastonbury .. and one thing I always remember, was during 'everbody hurts' someone let off a flare that just hung in the sky lighting everyone up pink... one of those standout moments during a beautiful song.
So.. thats all I remember for now.. no doubt Ive forgotten some... but one thing Im grateful for.... I never saw Barry Manilow ;0)
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