Either of the two Dr. Pepper concerts I attended on the pier in Manhattan back in 1981 or 1982. One was the Go-Go’s opening (!) for the Specials, the other was Talk Talk opening for Elvis Costello and the Attractions. Once upon a time, I was hip. Fun fact, the Go-Go's, which had just switched from punk to pop, got boos and stuff thrown at them, and responded by flipping off the audience. But I said right then that they would be really big. First all-girl band to have a Billboard number one album.
If you could, what live performances would you enjoy re-living?
I have interest in hearing about yours. I can think of some great concerts over the years in many great buildings, from Hancher in Iowa City, to Fisher Hall in New York, to some bars in Copenhagen.
Something I have noticed....performers have times they are more "on" just like us, and it can make their concerts be perceived at different levels. I know the three times I saw Jackson Browne, each was much different and most of that was his intent. Having a good sized group with very talented back up singers to the time I saw him solo....all great, but very different. He is a better guitar player than he may be given credit for.
The live Jazz I have been to in NYC is near the top. Sweet Basil and the Blue Note through the years have been very good to me, but in a much different vein, the lakefront festivals in Milwaukee are a somewhat unknown to most of America.
I did see a few artists before their success and fame, saw a famous British singer at a bar in Rapid City many years ago..and he has done well since.
Take care,
Something I have noticed....performers have times they are more "on" just like us, and it can make their concerts be perceived at different levels. I know the three times I saw Jackson Browne, each was much different and most of that was his intent. Having a good sized group with very talented back up singers to the time I saw him solo....all great, but very different. He is a better guitar player than he may be given credit for.
The live Jazz I have been to in NYC is near the top. Sweet Basil and the Blue Note through the years have been very good to me, but in a much different vein, the lakefront festivals in Milwaukee are a somewhat unknown to most of America.
I did see a few artists before their success and fame, saw a famous British singer at a bar in Rapid City many years ago..and he has done well since.
Take care,
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@mitchagain... I did see Bow Wow Wow back in 1982 or 1983 at the Manor in NJ. Awesome concert! Also forgot to mention Lene Lovich at some medium sized Manhattan club in 1982 or 83. When she performed New Toy, a still mostly unknown Thomas Dolby joined her on stage (he wrote New Toy) with a small keyboard synth hanging from his neck. I new him from college radio airplay of his first LP, and it was quite a nice surprise. A great show. Many great nights spent at NYC clubs in the early 80’s. Good times, good times. |
Correction to my 10/12 post - We went to the Minor Key several times and I saw Miles live in a few various performances and concerts. But upon reflection I now think the performance that was so special was at the Minor Key but in 1962 with Sonny Rollins and JJ Johnson in the group. I don't believe Coltrane played with Miles much after the Kind of Blue group split up. |
This would be my choice. https://youtu.be/vJkBmvXTZq8 Granted, I shot the video and did much of the sound for this show. 160 people had an amazing evening with these "A" listers |
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