Eric’s Top 5 (+1!) Concerts of 2015
By Eric | December 30, 2015 4:35 pm
2015 was a pretty good year concert-wise, with 17 shows under the belt this year! I always have fun, so its hard to pick shows that are “better” than others, but on the other hand there’s always moments that will stick out above the rest. With that in mind, here’s my top 5 shows (and an extra!) of the year:
5. Powerman 5000 @ Montage Music Hall (July 7th) – For a band I’m not even really a fan of, I had a really really great time. Their set had me grinning from ear to ear the whole time, and I’ve never seen a frontman jump this much. Ever. MUCH FUN. SUCH WOW.
4. Hatebreed with Hate Machine @ Montage Music Hall (May 14th) – Hatebreed headlining in a 300 cap room, plus springing for the VIP meet and greet beforehand? Oh, and did I mention this was part of the band’s 20th anniversary tour, so they played everything off of Under The Knife, and a big chunk of Satisfaction? Good times.
3. Will Hoge @ Buffalo Iron Works (June 5th) – One of the rare shows that Tiffany and I attended together, one of our favorite singer-songwriters in a small place, with a super-long 23 song set, and Will comes out into the crowd to play the last song of the encore. Yes please.
2. Machine Head @ Town Ballroom (February 5th) – “An Evening With” Machine Head was exactly that. No openers, two-plus hours of just MH playing the “hits”, the deep cuts, and a little something off of every album.
1. Slipknot, Lamb Of God, Bullet For My Valentine, Motionless In White @ Darien Lake (July 29th) – This one was a no-brainer for the top spot. Show of the year hands down. Both MIW and Bullet were interesting enough as openers, before we got to the real deal. I had a pit ticket, so being able to go berserk during Lamb of God’s set at a place like Darien was awesome, and then Slipknot put on a hell of a spectacle as always. When you close with a run of (sic), People = Shit, and Surfacing, you’re going out on top. Summer’s Last Stand indeed.
…and because the one set was so good I have to mention it, the plus-one:
Deftones @ Darien Lake (August 2nd) – Part of a dual-headliner with Incubus, but Deftones blew them out of the building, let alone the stage. A great mix of tunes, and then concert moment of the year for me: Going absolutely BONKERS with a couple dudes in the aisle during “Headup”.
Honorable mentions:
The Hip @ CMAC (July 4th) – A fun hang with friends, Fully Completely from start to finish, but small crowd and Gord was a little off early.
Coal Chamber / Fear Factory / Jasta @ Water Street (August 8th) – Meet and greet with Jamey, fun nostalgia trip
The Tea Party / Big Wreck @ Artpark (July 16th) – We got the old gang back together, bands sounded good, but sitting that far back sucks, and Tea was better at the Ballroom the prior November.
Let’s see what 2016 brings!!
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Kelly Clarkson – 2012 – Greatest Hits-Chapter One
By Eric | November 11, 2015 6:00 pm
Artist: Kelly Clarkson
Title: Greatest Hits-Chapter One
Label: RCA / 19
Released: Nov 19, 2012
Packaging: Jewel Case
Pack-in DVD?
Release Type: Standard
Autographed?
Tracklist:
#Since U Been Gone
#My Life Would Suck Without You
#Miss Independent
#Stronger
#Behind These Hazel Eyes
#Because of You
#Never Again
#Already Gone
#Mr. Know It All
#Breakaway
#Don’t You Wanna Stay
#Walk Away
#Catch My Breath
#People Like Us
#Don’t Rush
#A Moment Like This
#I’ll Be Home for Christmas
Review:
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Kelly Clarkson – 2015 – Piece By Piece
By Eric | November 11, 2015 6:00 pm
Artist: Kelly Clarkson
Title: Piece By Piece
Label: RCA / 19
Released: Mar 3, 2015
Packaging: Jewel Case
Pack-in DVD?
Release Type: Deluxe Edition
Autographed?
Tracklist:
#Heartbeat Song
#Invincible
#Someone
#Take You High
#Piece By Piece
#Run Run Run
#I Had A Dream
#Let Your Tears Fall
#Tightrope
#War Paint
#Dance With Me
#Nostalgic
#Good Goes The Bye
#Bad Reputation
#In The Blue
#Second Wind
Review:
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Kelly Clarkson – 2013 – Wrapped in Red
By Eric | November 11, 2015 6:00 pm
Artist: Kelly Clarkson
Title: Wrapped in Red
Label: RCA
Released: Oct 29, 2013
Packaging: Cardboard
Pack-in DVD? DVD Included
Release Type:Standard
Autographed?
Tracklist:
#Wrapped in Red
#Underneath the Tree
#Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
#Run Run Rudolph
#Please Come Home for Christmas
#Every Christmas
#Blue Christmas
#Baby, It’s Cold Outside
#Winter Dreams
#White Christmas
#My Favorite Things
#4 Carats
#Just for Now
#Silent Night
Review:
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Kelly Clarkson – 2011 – Stronger
By Eric | November 11, 2015 6:00 pm
Artist: Kelly Clarkson
Title: Stronger
Label: RCA / 19
Released: Oct 24, 2011
Packaging: Jewel Case
Pack-in DVD?
Release Type: Deluxe Edition
Autographed?
Tracklist:
#Mr. Know It All
#Stronger
#Dark Side
#Honestly
#You Love Me
#Einstein
#Standing In Front Of You
#I Forgive You
#Hello
#The War Is Over
#Let Me Down
#You Can’t Win
#Breaking Your Own Heart
#Don’t You Wanna Stay
#Alone
#Don’t Be A Girl About It
#The Sun Will Rise
Review:
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Kelly Clarkson – 2009 – All I Ever Wanted
By Eric | November 11, 2015 6:00 pm
Artist: Kelly Clarkson
Title: All I Ever Wanted
Label: RCA / 19 / S
Released: Mar 10, 2009
Packaging: Jewel Case
Pack-in DVD? DVD Included
Release Type: Deluxe Edition
Autographed?
Tracklist:
#My Life Would Suck Without You
#I Do Not Hook Up
#Cry
#Don’t Let Me Stop You
#All I Ever Wanted
#Already Gone
#If I Can’t Have You
#Save You
#Whyyawannabringmedown
#Long Shot
#Impossible
#Ready
#I Want You
#If No One Will Listen
#Tip Of My Tongue
#The Day We Fell Apart
Review:
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Kelly Clarkson – 2007 – My December
By Eric | November 11, 2015 6:00 pm
Artist: Kelly Clarkson
Title: My December
Label: RCA
Released: Jun 26, 2007
Packaging: Jewel Case
Pack-in DVD?
Release Type: Standard
Autographed?
Tracklist:
#Never Again
#One Minute
#Hole
#Sober
#Don’t Waste Your Time
#Judas
#Haunted
#Be Still
#Maybe
#How I Feel
#Yeah
#Can I Have A Kiss
#Irvine
Review:
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Kelly Clarkson – 2004 – Breakaway
By Eric | November 11, 2015 6:00 pm
Artist: Kelly Clarkson
Title: Breakaway
Label: RCA
Released: Nov 30, 2004
Packaging: Jewel Case
Pack-in DVD?
Release Type: Standard
Autographed?
Tracklist:
#Breakaway
#Since U Been Gone
#Behind These Hazel Eyes
#Because of You
#Gone
#Addicted
#Where Is Your Heart
#Walk Away
#You Found Me
#I Hate Myself For Losing You
#Hear Me
#Beautiful Disaster (Live)
Review:
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Kelly Clarkson – 2003 – Thankful
By Eric | November 11, 2015 6:00 pm
Artist: Kelly Clarkson
Title: Thankful
Label: RCA
Released: Apr 15, 2003
Packaging: Jewel Case
Pack-in DVD?
Release Type: Standard
Autographed?
Tracklist:
#The Trouble With Love Is
#Miss Independent
#Low
#Some Kind Of Miracle
#What’s Up Lonely
#Just Missed The Train
#Beautiful Disaster
#You Thought Wrong
#Thankful
#Anytime
#A Moment Like This
#Before Your Love
Review:
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INXS – 2002 – The Best of INXS
By Eric | November 11, 2015 6:00 pm
Artist: INXS
Title: The Best of INXS
Label: Atlantic / Rhino
Released: Oct 15, 2002
Packaging: Jewel Case with Slipcover
Pack-in DVD?
Release Type: Standard
Autographed?
Tracklist:
#Need You Tonight
#What You Need
#By My Side
#Taste It
#New Sensation
#The One Thing
#Disappear
#Never Tear Us Apart
#Original Sin
#Mystify
#This Time
#Suicide Blonde
#Beautiful Girl
#The Gift
#Listen Like Thieves
#Devil Inside
#Bitter Tears
#Not Enough Time
#Salvation Jane
#Tight
#Don’t Change
Review:
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