My nominations:
Best Sound:
I saw Jewel/Rustic Root in Birmingham at an ampitheater and the concert was mic'd PERFECTLY. Sound was freakin amazing. Unfortunately she is recorded POORLY.
Most Entertaining live show:
Weird Al... This guy was very humorous, and really works hard on stage to get laughs. Ya gotta admire someone who graduates at the top of his class at Cal Poly's School of Architecture (one of the best in the country), and goes on to become a hilarius entertainer.
Most Specatular and Impressive:
Emerson Lanke and Palmer... These guys can really put on a show. Their songs maybe old, but man do they play their instruments well and have an excellent show.
Least Enjoyable Show
I saw Lou Reed about 3 years ago, and boy did did that concert suck. It was really depressing. He should be required to at least sing 50% of his songs from the 70's at his concerts and not his new stuff.
KF