If I don't get to another post before the holidays, have a very Merry Christmas!
- Steve
20. Kasabian: Fine Line 10/5/06, Minneapolis, MN
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While they may be better on record than in a live setting, hanging out with Tom and Sergio after the show in the basement of the Fine Line made this whole night so much fun.
Kasabian Website / MySpace
19. DJ Nick Warren / Michael Burian: Roxy 9/23/06, Prague, Czech Republic
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Being in Prague + great friends + great house music + Absinthe = a great time.
Nick Warren Website / MySpace
Michael Burian Website / MySpace
18. Husky Rescue: Turf Club 8/2/06, St. Paul, MN
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I've been addicted to their album "Country Falls" ever since...
Husky Rescue Website / MySpace
17. Muse: State Theater 7/26/06, Minneapolis, MN
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Spectacular. So very loud. So loud in fact, that my friend Ryan had to leave the show. His inner-organs are (thankfully) still intact ;)
Muse Website / MySpace
16. Phoenix: Fine Line 7/24/06, Minneapolis, MN
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The French Strokes were awesome live. The crowd was dancing up a storm. My buddy Brody's favorite gig of the year.
Phoenix Website / MySpace
15. Beirut: Triple Rock 10/14/06, Minneapolis, MN
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Zach Condon, aka Beirut, is super-talented, as showcased by his performance at Triple Rock. I still can't believe the guy is only 19.
Beirut Website / MySpace
14. Sigur Ros: Orpheum Theatre 5/8/06, Minneapolis, MN
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Sigur Ros' final tune was the best closing tune/multimedia experience of the year. Wow.
Sigur Ros Website / MySpace
13. Silversun Pickups: 7th Street Entry 8/12/06, Minneapolis, MN
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Their album "Carnavas" is one of my favorite records of the year. They absolutely rocked live.
Silversun Pickups Website / MySpace
12. Metric: First Avenue 4/10/06, Minneapolis, MN
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I love Emily Haines. What a show she delivered with her band Metric... looking forward to her solo-performance in 2007 at Varsity Theater already...
Metric Website / MySpace
11. Stellastarr* / The Editors: Fine Line 4/18/06, Minneapolis, MN
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The 2nd best review on my blog this year. This show really made me love The Editors... and Amanda ;)
Stellastarr* Website / MySpace
The Editors Website / MySpace
10. Pet Shop Boys: Orpheum Theatre 10/28/06, Minneapolis, MN
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Their first show here in the Twin Cities in 15 years. Great gig, meeting Neil after the gig, classic...
Pet Shop Boys Website
09. Birdmonster / Los Abandoned / La Rocca: 400 Bar 10/24/06, Minneapolis, MN
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One of my favorite tripe-bills of the year... Three different styles of music. Playing the crash-cymbal on-stage during Birdmonster's encore was pretty awesome too ;)
Birdmonster Website / MySpace
Los Abandoned Website / MySpace
La Rocca Website / MySpace
08. The Flaming Lips / Sonic Youth / The Magic Numbers: MN State Fair 8/24/06, St. Paul, MN
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Next time, more bubbles and streamers please...
Flaming Lips Website / MySpace
Sonic Youth Website / MySpace
07. Ice Cube: First Avenue 5/4/06, Minneapolis, MN
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... straight out of Compton, a crazy motherfucker named "Ice Cube"... yes, he definitely proved it at the show.
06. The Alarmists / White Light Riot: Varsity Theater 6/9/06, Minneapolis, MN
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My two favorite local bands on the same bill. Look for great things in the future from both of these artists.
The Alarmists MySpace
White Light Riot MySpace
05. Diplo / CSS: Varsity Theater 7/31/06, Minneapolis, MN
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Cansei de Ser Sexy were absolutely insane. Diplo is unbelievable live.
Diplo Website / MySpace
CSS Website / MySpace
04. Gogol Bordello: Fine Line 4/7/06, Minneapolis, MN
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Gypsy-punk rock at its best. Definitely the craziest (and sweatiest) show I saw all year.
Gogol Bordello Website / MySpace
03. Arctic Monkeys: Metro 3/18/06, Chicago, IL & Wiltern LG 6/3/06, Los Angeles, CA
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I was lucky enough to see these guys twice this year. They were absolutely brilliant both times. Band of the year in my book. But you knew that already...
Arctic Monkeys Website / MySpace
02. Art Brut: 7th Street Entry 3/28/06, Minneapolis, MN
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Fantastic live experience. My favorite review on the blog this year (thanks Ryan). Lead-singer Eddie Argos is one of the funniest guys I've ever seen on stage. And yeah, "Art Brut, Top of the Pops"!
Art Brut Website / MySpace
01. The Raconteurs: First Avenue 8/3/06, Minneapolis, MN
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When they played their cover of "Crazy", I knew this gig would be #1 of the year for me. Jack White is a genius.
The Raconteurs Website / MySpace
5 comments:
Awesome list. And good call on the Art Brut show -- that was probably one of the best performances from a rock band that I've ever seen.
if i hadn't already seen Art Brut the year prior, and known what to expect, the show would probably be up there with me as well, but instead it was just kind of a reply of the show i saw in Barcelona.
still really good mind you
rock star! muse & raconteurs - i LOVED both live this year, too. how many shows did you go to this year i wonder?
Great list love the pictures, love the variety!! I'm glad you, myself, and Kyle all have a different type of layout for are concert and album lists... Where is a link to my top 10 lists??? When are we going to hit up a show????? I need to get you back on the street scene!!! Cheers Dude! -Brody
that's a kickass list of shows!
I really want to see Muse, and soon.
Happy New Year!
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