Not gonna lie.... I've been to a lot of shows. Already have four planned to see next month. Don't know if I can necessarily rate them, but here are five that blew my face off --
Melvins -- Part of their 50 cities in 50 days tour. Fantastic setlist, Trevor Dunn was touring with them and played an upright bass. They're my 'favorite' band, so seeing them on such a monumental tour in their history (30+ years) meant a lot. Plus, I scored some great vinyl from their merch table.
Radiohead -- Incredible setlist, stunning visuals and a great atmosphere. Saw them in St. Louis.
Boris -- A two-night event at the Lincoln in Chicago. First night was their 'classic' setlist and the second night they played their 'drone stuff', including Flood in its entirety. I scored a setlist from the second show and got tons of tour-only merch from their vendor, including a copy of Präparat on vinyl and a copy of "Flood" that was taken from a show in Tokyo straight off the soundboard with no mixing.
De La Soul -- The fuckin' show was free. Part of the Waterfront Wednesday promotion the local NPR affiliate puts on during the spring and summer. So much great energy and positive vibes.
Yo La Tengo -- The show made me cry, plain and simple. Saw them in Omaha, Nebraska. Their encore was two Moby Grape cover (full erection)... then five more songs. Then after the show, I got Ira and Georgia to autograph a copy of "Popular Songs" for me. Ermahgerd, that show <3
