Here is a list to the best concerts I've ever been to.
1. Bush w/ Moby - Fair Grounds Coliseum, Lubbock
I put this first on the list because it was the first concert I'd ever been to and it was probably the craziest. This place was so packed and it was difficult to breathe. People in the mosh pit up front were dropping like flies and being carted out.
2. Stephen Malkmus w/ Bright Eyes - Gypsy Tea Room, Dallas
I remember standing in line and saying "Who is Bright Eyes?" It was very awkward to watch as they would finish songs and some people would clap while others looked around wondering what was going on. My only regret is that I ignored them after the show. Although I did talk to Stephen Malkmus and Bob Nastanovich.
3. Our Lady Peace w/ Air - Deep Ellum Live, Dallas
My girlfriend and I just recovered from a 7 month hiatus. OLP was one of our favorite bands. During "One Man Army," Raine Maida climb to the top of the speakers about 10 feet above the stage. As he sang "I remember falling..." he dropped his mic to the stage and dove into the crowd.
4. Bright Eyes w/ Arab Strap - Trees, Dallas
I ran into Conor Oberst washing my hands in the bathroom. I was telling how cool I thought they were when someone came through the heavy wooden door hitting Conor in the head. He grabbed his head, yelped and ran out of the bathroom. The show still went on.
5. Azure Ray w/ Okkervil River - Haileys, Denton
I was the editor of the college newspaper and we had interviewed Azure Ray for a story the week before. I gave them a copy of the newspaper and we had out picture taken. Their show was awesome, but Okkervil River really blew me away.
honorable mention:
Sons and Daughters w/ The Kills - Antones, Austin
Midlake w/ Tacks, the Boy Disaster - Parish, Austin
Bright Eyes w/ M. Ward - Gypsy Tea Room, Dallas
Regina Spektor - ACL 07, Austin
Andrew Bird - ACL 07, Austin
The Hold Steady - Parish, Austin
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