Concerts - VGF

**Booyakasha** · 10-27-2006, 11:45 PM

I was just wondering...how often do you folks go to concerts? What was the last one you went to? How was it? And so on.

Personally speaking, I don't go to many, being a general cheap bastard. But last night I got the chance to see Flogging Molly at the Rave for free. I'm glad I went--they rocked so damn hard. My ears are still buzzing. Top-notch, seriously. I even enjoyed the opening acts (Zox and Bedouin Soundclash), for a wonder.

Bomby · 10-28-2006, 12:40 AM

^ The rave kicks ass.

I don't really go to concerts much, and when I do, it's never almost never national acts. The ones I like barely ever come to Wisconsin at all. Now that I'm in Milwaukee I might be able to see more, but I'll only be here for this year... hopefully. Somehow I always manage to miss the Roots and Talib Kweli when they come to town somehow.

Best concert I've seen - Red Hot Chili Peppers, although Smokin' With Superman (local Madison act - disbanded) comes pretty close.

I hope to see dumate (another local Madison act) in the near future, along with the Roots and/or Talib Kweli.

Koga · 10-28-2006, 04:04 AM

You can count the numbers of concerts I've been to on two hands. I only recently got interested enough in music to buy concert tickets, and conveniently at that time Brian May and Roger Taylor started a new your with Paul Rodgers.

I've been to:
Queen and Paul Rodgers (twice)
Toto
Alan Parsons Live Project
de Kast (Dutch band, and my mum's favourite)
Blof (another Dutch band)

I've seen several other bands and artists that are big in Holland on festivals and stuff, but the ones above are the only proper concerts I've been to.

***ZeldaGirl*** · 10-28-2006, 01:15 PM

I've been to Dave Matthews before. It was so amazing.

YOU ARE MY FRIENDS · 10-28-2006, 02:59 PM

I've had the honor to see the Beach Boys. I also saw John Fogerty/Willie Nelson.

I tried to go to Journey, Steve Miller Band, and Queen and Paul Rogers, but they were sold out.

***CaptHayfever*** · 10-29-2006, 12:59 AM

I've been to (some of these were free):

Monkees (well, Micky & Davy)
Weird Al
Barenaked Ladies
White Stripes
Alanis Morissette (couple times)
Hootie & the Blowfish
Jason Mraz (couple times)
& some local stuff up at school

Last one was my station's hip hop showcase last April.

Keeping eyes peeled for next time They Might Be Giants, Steve Burns, & MC Lars are in town.

And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

Shine Dude · 10-29-2006, 09:00 AM

I've only been to two. Both this year.

Ozfest- There were only four acts because the show was going to Wisconisn but it got cancled so they went to Kansas City which is only 2 hours from where I live.

And there was this concert sponsored by Monster Energy Drinks with Fear Factory, Fozzy, Drowing Pool and a bunch of bands. It lasted all day too.I had free tickets to go to it so I went when Fozzy which was the thrid to last to play at like 10:00 with Fear Factory and Drowing Pool playing last. Well my town sucks so bad that they were expecting 15,000 people. But only around 400 bought ticktets to go see it so they didn't have enough money to pay Fear Facotry and Drowing Pool.

I also listened to Lynard Skynard from my backyard once.

Valentine · 10-30-2006, 01:09 AM

Been to many a concert, I'll list them later.

The last one was to see Th'Dudes last Sunday and it was pretty rocking.

Kae · 11-19-2006, 12:00 AM

Not that many. My friend keeps trying to drag me out to all these screamo concerts, so I don't really count those. And I was sorely pissed when I was out of town when Flogging Molly came round. But:

Trans-Siberian Orchestra (Lost Christmas Eve tour-ish)
Weird Al (Poodle Hat Tour)
Stomp
Barrage
Ozzfest '06
Ashanti, Fat Joe, Hoobastank Y Tour
Lunatic Luau, "Ocho" (local concert; it picks up some really good names)
Itzhak Perlman

Will mostly likely be going to Godsmack next week.

10-27-2006, 11:45 PM	#1
Booyakasha Mod of War Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wisconsinland Gender: Posts: 6,812 Thanks: 75 Thanked 340 Times in 221 Posts Points: 10,058.64 Bank: 20,637.07 Total Points: 30,695.71 Donate	Concerts I was just wondering...how often do you folks go to concerts? What was the last one you went to? How was it? And so on. Personally speaking, I don't go to many, being a general cheap bastard. But last night I got the chance to see Flogging Molly at the Rave for free. I'm glad I went--they rocked so damn hard. My ears are still buzzing. Top-notch, seriously. I even enjoyed the opening acts (Zox and Bedouin Soundclash), for a wonder. __________________ Boo--the only dude bad enough to rescue the president

10-28-2006, 02:59 PM	#5
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10-28-2006, 12:40 AM	#2
Bomby All I Ever Wanted Was To Pick Apart the Day & Put the Pieces Back Together My Way Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: The People's Republic of Madison, WI Gender: Posts: 14,713 Thanks: 203 Thanked 460 Times in 319 Posts Blog Entries: 4 Points: 4,893.79 Bank: 1,971,248.97 Total Points: 1,976,142.76 Donate	^ The rave kicks ass. I don't really go to concerts much, and when I do, it's never almost never national acts. The ones I like barely ever come to Wisconsin at all. Now that I'm in Milwaukee I might be able to see more, but I'll only be here for this year... hopefully. Somehow I always manage to miss the Roots and Talib Kweli when they come to town somehow. Best concert I've seen - Red Hot Chili Peppers, although Smokin' With Superman (local Madison act - disbanded) comes pretty close. I hope to see dumate (another local Madison act) in the near future, along with the Roots and/or Talib Kweli.

10-28-2006, 04:04 AM	#3
Koga Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: The Netherlands Gender: Posts: 17,093 Thanks: 104 Thanked 176 Times in 118 Posts Points: 104,474.41 Bank: 17,752.41 Total Points: 122,226.82 Donate	You can count the numbers of concerts I've been to on two hands. I only recently got interested enough in music to buy concert tickets, and conveniently at that time Brian May and Roger Taylor started a new your with Paul Rodgers. I've been to: Queen and Paul Rodgers (twice) Toto Alan Parsons Live Project de Kast (Dutch band, and my mum's favourite) Blof (another Dutch band) I've seen several other bands and artists that are big in Holland on festivals and stuff, but the ones above are the only proper concerts I've been to.

10-28-2006, 01:15 PM	#4
*ZeldaGirl* Venting SuperMod Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Why do YOU want to know...? Gender: Posts: 11,738 Thanks: 495 Thanked 736 Times in 494 Posts Points: 23,107.06 Bank: 318,372.61 Total Points: 341,479.67 Donate	I've been to Dave Matthews before. It was so amazing.

10-29-2006, 12:59 AM	#6
*CaptHayfever* Smash Supermod Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: (n) - the place where I am Gender: Posts: 19,297 Thanks: 161 Thanked 740 Times in 479 Posts Points: 105,892.07 Bank: 942.27 Total Points: 106,834.35 Donate	I've been to (some of these were free): Monkees (well, Micky & Davy) Weird Al Barenaked Ladies White Stripes Alanis Morissette (couple times) Hootie & the Blowfish Jason Mraz (couple times) & some local stuff up at school Last one was my station's hip hop showcase last April. Keeping eyes peeled for next time They Might Be Giants, Steve Burns, & MC Lars are in town. And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

10-29-2006, 09:00 AM	#7
Shine Dude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Sedalia, Misery Gender: Posts: 3,964 Thanks: 81 Thanked 84 Times in 67 Posts Points: 7,967.61 Bank: 177,637.36 Total Points: 185,604.97 Donate	I've only been to two. Both this year. Ozfest- There were only four acts because the show was going to Wisconisn but it got cancled so they went to Kansas City which is only 2 hours from where I live. And there was this concert sponsored by Monster Energy Drinks with Fear Factory, Fozzy, Drowing Pool and a bunch of bands. It lasted all day too.I had free tickets to go to it so I went when Fozzy which was the thrid to last to play at like 10:00 with Fear Factory and Drowing Pool playing last. Well my town sucks so bad that they were expecting 15,000 people. But only around 400 bought ticktets to go see it so they didn't have enough money to pay Fear Facotry and Drowing Pool. I also listened to Lynard Skynard from my backyard once.

10-30-2006, 01:09 AM	#8
Valentine Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Rural NZ. There are lots of sheep here. Gender: Posts: 6,933 Thanks: 22 Thanked 60 Times in 43 Posts Points: 14,107.45 Bank: 70,503.84 Total Points: 84,611.29 Donate	Been to many a concert, I'll list them later. The last one was to see Th'Dudes last Sunday and it was pretty rocking.

11-19-2006, 12:00 AM	#9
Kae Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Gender: Posts: 3,700 Thanks: 42 Thanked 69 Times in 57 Posts Points: 9,405.67 Bank: 2,847.38 Total Points: 12,253.05 Donate	Not that many. My friend keeps trying to drag me out to all these screamo concerts, so I don't really count those. And I was sorely pissed when I was out of town when Flogging Molly came round. But: Trans-Siberian Orchestra (Lost Christmas Eve tour-ish) Weird Al (Poodle Hat Tour) Stomp Barrage Ozzfest '06 Ashanti, Fat Joe, Hoobastank Y Tour Lunatic Luau, "Ocho" (local concert; it picks up some really good names) Itzhak Perlman Will mostly likely be going to Godsmack next week.