Top Ten Shows that I have been to

There are very few things in this life that I enjoy more than seeing a good live show. The truth is, I even enjoy not such good acts because I love live music so much, but there is something truly special about being at a really good show. Last night I was at a really good show. Midnite came to town and played am amazing 3 hour set at the Shattuck DownLow in downtown Berkeley. The music was amazing, and the DownLow was my type of venue. Small in size with low ceilings and a stage that is more like a step than a stage all combine to give the club an incredibly intimate feeling. Throw in the fact that there are TWO bars, one on each side of the central dance floor and you have the perfect environment for a really good show, and Midnite delivered.

 

So feeling pretty spiffy on shows and reminiscing in a hangover induced lethargy today I came up with a list of my favorite shows. The order is based on how I remember them. The Against Me! show got the nod because I have never been at a show with more energy, the set was amazing and I think the entire crowd left feeling satisfied that we got the best the band could give, and they got the best we could give them. An absolutely amazing show.

 

1- Against Me! @ the Glasshouse

2- Radiohead @ the Santa Barbara Bowl

3- All Tomorrows Party’s feat. Modest Mouse, Lou Reed and Black Heart Procession @ The Queen Mary

4- Damage plan, Shadows Fall & the Haunted @ House of Blues Hollywood

5- Expendable & Eek-A-Mouse @ Slim’s

6- Bad Religion & Rise Against @ the Palladium

7- Strike Anywhere & Anti-Flag @ the Henry Fonda Theater

8- Killswitch Engage @ the Warfield

9- Against Me!, Rise Against & Anti-Flag @ Slim’s

10- Black Heart Procession @ the Lava Lounge