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What is the most memorable concert that you had attended so far?

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I do not go to concert very often, maybe once or twice a year.

I listen to music mostly through my audio system as much as 4 hours a day.

The most memorable concert that I had attended is the solo recital by Nathan Milstein held at Auditorium of UC Berkely on 1983.

He is one of the virtuoso violinist of the 20th century.

But he was 79 when he played at the recital on 1983.


When he played Partita by Bach, it was not his best.

Although he showed some of his skills, he could not keep up with the fast tempo as much as I wanted.

But as soon as he started playing "
César Franck, Violin Sonata in A Major.
".

I just marveled at the sweet sound of violin.

I could realize why he is one of the virtuoso violinist of the 20th century.

He died on 1992 so it is now impossible to attend his live recital again.


How about you ladies and gentlemen?

What is the most memorable concert that you had attended?
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Robin Trower at a local small club venue, mid 80s, standing about 10 feet away.

Lucinda Williams during her "West" tour at a local small theatre/great sound that night!

Kansas, late 70s, Charlotte Coliseum

Doobie Brothers, mid 70s, Cameron Indoor Stadium, Duke University

Eagles, early 80s, "The Long Run" tour, their first one of their last tours together.

Neko Case, 2013?, Raleigh, outdoors, great sound!

Aimee Mann, 2012?, Dana Auditorium, Guilford College, Greensboro, she was actually in a great mood! Invited audience members on stage to play instruments on one song.

Rosanne Cash/John Leventhal, 2018, at the same local theatre I saw LW. Acoustic evening.

Richard Thompson, 2010?, same venue as above, solo acoustic.


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Here's another,

Tift Merritt. The last show of her "Traveling Alone" tour in her home town.
Chris Stamey opened for her. It was an outdoor show. The rain stopped right before Tift started to play. It was recorded by PBS for one of their future fund raisers. 

PS. I saw it with my daughter.Ponchos & Umbrellas my friends.
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@shkong,

I love more intimate settings/smaller venues= smaller crowds/ better sound.

I was just thinking, maybe a good thread would be shows you’ve attended that you wish you remembered. I may have a longer list?

Happy Listening.
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@bdp24,

You have certainly lived a great life, my friend!
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@bdp24 

At Lucinda Williams' "West" concert, she did a GREAT version of "Masters of War".
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@n80,

Although you're last comment wasn't directed at me, I had to say you are very blessed.
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