What Other Artists Have You Seen Live (since 2000)?

[st theresa]

http://www.yeshemusic.com/
Not a big concert goer, but I went to see Harry Manx recently and was enthralled by the percussionist who accompanied him. Then I find that our friend Andrew Darby is a fan of the percussionist Yeshe too.
His playing and singing can be heard on the website by clicking on CD and samples of his music found there. He plays and instrument called the mbira which I had never heard of prior to seeing him onstage. I have just ordered his CD and am looking forward to being able to listen to the rest of the songs sampled on his site.

[remarkblz]

Very interesting reading all of y'all's posts.
Unfortunately, I'm not that much of a concert person because the surroundings at concerts usually are not very amenable for a clear and distinct experience.
The concerts am proud of having seen recently: Dylan, Bo Diddley(las Vegas), JJ Walker, Hal Ketchum, in the 70's Supertramp.

[swisschris]

Since 2000:

Lou Reed, Elton John, Joan Baez, Emmylou Harris, Lucinda Williams, Barbra Streisand, Whitney Houston, Natalie Cole, REM, David Gilmour, Roger Waters, Sting, Mylene Farmer, Francis Cabrel, Patricia Kaas, Madonna, Sophie Zelmani, Anna Ternheim, Element of Crime, Mark Knopfler, Suzanne Vega, Stephan Eicher, George Michael, Marianne Faithfull, Gianna Nannini, Vaya con Dios, Tori Amos, Damien Rice, Tracy Chapman, Keane, Michelle Shocked, Aimee Mann, Tina Turner, Nick Cave, Melissa Etheridge, Sarah McLachlan, Norah Jones, Travis, The Cardigans, Bruce Cockburn, Annie Lennox, Bod Dylan, Ryan Adams....(Some of them just once, others (like Joan Baez 6x)several times)

[Lissa]

Haven't been to many concerts. Last concert I attended was Jewel and that was before her music got bad.

I've also seen and met Counting Crows.

[John Etherington]

Hi Lissa,

(It probably seems strange to you, but) I hadn't heard Jewel or Counting Crows, so I checked them out on youtube. I liked the songs that I heard by each of them. Check out my favourite young singer Elin Ruth Sigvardsson...she's from Sweden but sounds as if she could be American. I suspect you might like her, as she would seem to fit in with some of the other artists that you listen to.

All good things, John E

[Lissa]

Hi Lissa,

(It probably seems strange to you, but) I hadn't heard Jewel or Counting Crows, so I checked them out on youtube. I liked the songs that I heard by each of them. Check out my favourite young singer Elin Ruth Sigvardsson...she's from Sweden but sounds as if she could be American. I suspect you might like her, as she would seem to fit in with some of the other artists that you listen to.

All good things, John E

Thanks for the recommendation. I'll check her out.

[ninasspacechild]

So many I can't possibly remember them all. here are the ones I do remember.

Barb Jungr
Christine Collister
Eliza Gilkyson
Roger Waters
Air (French Band)
Jane Birkin
Eddi reader
Melanie Safka
Tori Amos
Philip Glass
Michael Nyman
Laurie Anderson
Elkie Brooks
Claire Martin
Clare Teal
Mari Wilson
Emmylou Harris
Janis Ian
Chris While and Julie Matthews
Helen Watson
Marc Almond
Bellowhead
Sinead O' Connor
Hazel O' Connor
Barbara Dickson
Pet Shop Boys
Cher
Joan Baez

Coming up this year:

Barb Jungr
Christine Collister
Leonard Cohen
Liza Minnelli
Elkie Brooks
Eliza Gilkyson

[John Etherington]

Hi Ninaspacechild,

That's a tasteful list, with plenty of quality female vocalists in there (including the great P.P. Arnold who is backing Roger Waters).
Okay, let's do gigs coming up this year. Mine so far are: Leonard Cohen (x 2), Julie Felix (x 2), Terry Reid and Mick Taylor, Brian Wilson, Barry McGuire (possibly), and Baby Lemonade (Love without Arthur Lee), possibly x 3 .

All good things, John E

[annie blue]

In no particular order or preference:

The Lord Bowie
Del Amitri
Justin Currie (solo)
Chuck Prophet
American Music Club
Bjork
Richmond Fontaine
Low
Rod Stewart
Iron and Wine
Nanci Griffiths
Some Abba tribute band who had us girls dancing in the aisles
Eagles
Bon Jovi ??
30 seconds to Mars - don't even ask!
Gene Pitney
Willy Mason
Cerys Matthews
Some band i can't remember the name of i was just making up the numbers but they were ok
Undertones - minus Feargal of course and just not the same
Turin Brakes
Neil Finn - but may have been before 2000

Up and coming:

Sam Baker on April 30th and I'm more excited than an excited person who's really really excited!!!!
Lucero May 11th
Felice Brothers May 26th - again excited etc
Leonard Cohen - he's a Canadian singer songwriter, supposed to be pretty good - June 18th
My Morning Jacket on May 27th

I'm sure there are a couple I've forgotten but they know who they are


Aching to see: Tom Waits, Neil Young (bone of contention in our house at mo), Rod Mckuen

[annie blue]

I forgot 2

David Sylvian
Brian Ferry

ooh 3!

Gary Numan - I know, he should have stayed forgotten......actually he wasn't half bad. My son treated me to the tickets so I could hardly refuse, especially as he'd had to suffer listening to him as a child

[John Etherington]

Hi Annie,

You've reminded me that I've seen Neil Finn since 2000. I saw him at a folk evening that Patti Smith presented at The Royal Festival Hall. Also featured were Roy Harper, Bert Jansch, Beth Orton and Johnny Marr, amongst others. Patti sang two Joan Baez songs!

I've never seen Rod Stewart or David Bowie solo, but I saw The Faces and Roxy Music (both a couple of timesi) in the early Seventies.
In fact, I saw Roxy Music two nights in sucession supporting David Bowie's Ziggy Stardust show at The Rainbow Theatre.

All good things, John E

[annie blue]

Hi John, firstly, mmmmmm Johnny Marr had to get that out of my system. The second Mr Annie b was a big Rodders fan so we went a few times. Always a good show. I had seen him in San Bernadino in the early 90's with a friend I was staying with. His house was near the bowl and he got us all tickets. My sister bought me the Bryan Ferry tickets for a birthday a few moons ago. Ooh, I forgot Neil Diamond (excellent) and Barry Manilow (strange). Honestly! Not on the same venue mind. Amazing how it all comes back. Current partner big gig fan as am I and we spend far too much of our hard earned cash on tickets.....and wine.....and cd's.....and wine....

Enjoyed Crowded House together more than Neil alone. That was very nearly clever

Saw Bowie loads through 70's and 80's then he did a small gig at a very intimate venue in Leeds that really blew me away. Can't remember the exact year and my tickets are all boxed up since I moved.

I am so excited about Sam Baker tomorrow and Wednesday. I can't wait! I love having music to look forward to.

Live is best!


Best Regards,

Annie b.

[thin_gypsy_thief]

I'm so impressed by the amount of shows listed above (especially John's )..my list is sadly very short, including:

- Bob Dylan
- Elvis Costello
- Pearl Jam


and some italians band/songwriters:
- P.F.M. (maybe this one is also well-known in other Europe countries )
- Ludovico Einaudi
- Marco Parente
- Paolo Benvegnù
- Perturbazione
- Giulio Casale


I hope to be able to add Bjork and Bonnie Prince Billy shows (both taking place this summer) to my poor list.

[jarkko]

This is a very interesting thread, and it inspired me to dig up my calendars. Finnish artists are not included (except Nightwish!)

Sting (twice)
TinaTurner
Buena Vista Social Club
Eagles
Neil Young
Suzanne Vega
Rolling Stones (Twice)
Bruce Springsteen
Bob Dylan
Nits (twice)
Rufus Wainwright (twice)
Omara Portuondo (twice)
Sarah Brightman
Nick Cave
Marianne Faithful
REM
John Fogerty
Nana Mouskouri
Shadows
Mark Knopfler
Manhattan Transfer
Hanna Schygulla
Joe Cocker
Phil Collins
Nightwish (twice)
Mariza (twice)
Santana
Cesaria Evora
Andrea Bocelli
Beach Boys
Moody Blues
Nancy Griffith
Metallica
Ute Lemper
Paul Anka
Eva Dahlgren
Clannad

---and of course:
Anjani (twice)

[Pete]

This is a very interesting thread, and it inspired me to dig up my calendars. Finnish artists are not included (except Nightwish!)

Well, well, well...fancy you being a Nightwish fan, Jarkko.
I'm more a fan of Within Temptation. I've sampled some Nightwish and was intrigued.

Pete