Music is one of my great passions and I like nothing more than going to see my favorite bands live in concert. I’ve seen many once; others frequently and still have a list of must sees.
If you are a concert lover like me, you may well live somewhere that is blessed with many live performances by artists of every genre. Here are just a few recommendations of artists I think you would enjoy seeing.
A group which hails from Kentucky is my first choice; make sure you go and see Mt Morning Jacket if you get the chance. Their rock roots are very southern but have a modern sound with the addition of electronic instruments.
If you want to see a young band that displays pure energy and gives their all in every performance, then you will love them. On lead vocals is the charismatic Jim James who holds the audience in his hand as if they are hypnotized.
Do not think that a concert by a piano player is boring; it is anything but when the pianist in question is Ben Folds. His shows are outstanding and I have never seen any other pianist put on such shows.
Folds doesn’t merely play the piano, he is at one with it. There is debate as to whether he is the fastest pianist in the world; I’ve never seen anything as quick. And his inventive use of props just adds to the magic. A Ben Folds show is like no other.
My last choice is a band you will have heard, but if you haven’t yet seen them get yourself there at the first opportunity. A pearl Jam show is like no other.
This band makes more effort for the fans than any other I’ve known. They keep their ticket prices down so everyone can have a chance to see them live. Whether you like their older stuff or the new material, you will get everything played with great energy.
Aside from concerts, this writer also regularly blogs about wool area rug and braided area rugs.