Concerts and Shows I've Seen

Here is a pretty complete list of all the live shows I've seen in my lifetime. Seeing live music is definitely one of my favorite past times.  I have the ticket stubs for most of these shows (somewhere) and can remember going to each and every one of them.  You can see scans of them here, or click on the images below to see the individual stubs.  I have a feeling that this collection may be in its final years, as one of the trends that is slowly creeping into the concert industry is the advent of the printable ticket. This is great for Ticketmaster (who sucks by the way) as they save the five cents it costs them to print the ticket and the 42 cents to mail it, but is a travesty for ticket stub collectors all over the world.  A 8x11 printout just ain't the same...  

You can choose to sort the coumns below by clicking on "Band", "Date" or "City" by clicking on those column headers.


Band
Date
City & Venue
Notes
Ticket Stub
Alice in Chains Wed., October 25, 2006
Washington, DC - 9:30 Club Hurt opened.  Three sets, the second set was acoustic when they performed seven songs from their "Unplugged" album joined by Scotty Olson. Setlist here.
Alice in Chains Fri., September 4, 2009 Washington, DC - 9:30 Club Out of all the concerts I've seen, Alice in Chains is easily ranks as the loudest.  Setlist here.
Alice in ChainsWed., March 3, 2010Washington, DC - D.A.R Constitution HallMiddle Class Rut opened.  Setlist here.
Allman Brothers Band
Sat., August 22, 1992 Philadelphia, PA - Mann Music Center Setlist here.
Allman Brothers Band Wed., August 4, 1993 Philadelphia, PA - Mann Music Center David Grissom subbed for Dickey Betts, who was in jail. Setlist here.
Allman Brothers Band Wed., September 16, 1998 State College, PA - Bryce Jordan Center
Sister Hazel opened.  Setlist here.
Allman Brothers Band Sun., July 17, 2005 Bristow, VA - Nissan Pavilion
With saxophonist Ron Holloway.  Setlist here.
Allman Brothers Band and Ratdog Fri., August 17, 2007 Camden, NJ - Tweeter Center Keller Williams opened. Allman's setlist here, Ratdog setlist here.

Allman Brothers Band and Ratdog Sat., August 23, 2008 Camden, NJ - Susquehanna Bank Center Allman's setlist here, Ratdog setlist here.
Allman Brothers Band and Widespread Panic Fri., August 21, 2009 Camden, NJ - Susquehanna Bank Center Allman Bros. Band 40th Anniversary tour. Allman's setllist here.  Panic setlist here.
The Australian Pink Floyd Show Sun., October 12, 2008 Washington, DC - The Warner Theater Pink Floyd tribute band.  "The Wall" performed in its entirety.
Dickey Betts Thu., March 4, 2004
Falls Church, VA - The State Theater
Dickey Betts Thu., March 3, 2005 Falls Church, VA - The State Theater Dickey Betts puts on a good show, but I was a little disapointed that the set list was identical as when I saw him almost exactly a year ago at the same venue.  I left after the first half.

Beastie Boys and Rage Against The Machine Sat., August 5, 2000
Washington, DC - RFK Stadium
"Rhyme and Reason" Tour.  Due to Mike D being injured a few weeks earlier, this show never took place.  However, I still have the ticket in case they ever decide to make good on it....
Beastie Boys Fri., October 8, 2004
Farifax, VA - Patriot Center
The "Pageant" Tour.  Talib Kweli opened.  After the encore, with the house lights on and the arena half empty, the Beastie Boys came back out and did "Sabotage" as people rushed back in.  Setlist here.
Beastie Boys and Sheryl Crow Mon., January 19, 2009 Washington, DC - 9:30 Club Beastie Boys and Sheryl Crow teamed up for Rock the Vote's Inaugural Celebration.  Citizen Cope opened. Beastie Boys setlist here.

Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals Fri., November 17, 2000 Washington, DC - D.A.R Constitution Hall Warren Haynes and Matt Abts opened.  Setlist here.
The Black Crowes
Mon., October 3, 2005
Washington, DC - 9:30 Club A show I never thought I'd get to see.  Original lineup w/ Marc Ford and a small venue! Setlist here.
The Black Crowes Sun., August 3, 2008 Vienna, VA - Wolf Trap
Euphoria or Bust tour.  Grace Potter and the Nocturnals opened.
Setlist here.
Blue Floyd
Sun., November 11, 2001
Falls Church, VA - The State Theater Pink Floyd tribute band "super group" featuring Marc Ford, Johnny Neel, Berry Oakley Jr., and Matt Abts. Ryan Ball subbed on bass & vocals for Berry Oakley. Setlist here.

Blues Traveler
Thu., July 14, 2005
Vienna, VA - Wolf Trap Virginia Coalition opened. Setlist here.

Bon Jovi Thu., February 28, 2008 Washington, DC  - Verizon Center
"Lost Highway" Tour. Chris Daughtry opened.  Setlist here.
Tommy Castro
Fri., May 30, 2003
Falls Church, VA - The State Theater


Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood Sat., June 13, 2009 Washington, DC  - Verizon Center The first time thes two have toured together since 1969!  Setlist here.
The Codetalkers Sun., April 24, 2005 Falls Church, VA - The State Theater With Jimmy Herring and saxophonist Ron Holloway.  Easily one of the best live shows I've ever seen.  I'd seen Jimmy with The Dead three times in big venues and it was a nice change to be 10 feet away from him while he was playing.
The Codetalkers Sun., March 6, 2005 Falls Church, VA - The State Theater With saxophonist Ron Holloway.
The Codetalkers Fri., March 10, 2006
Baltimore, MD - 8x10 Club
The Codetalkers Thu., February 1, 2007
Virginia Beach, VA - The Jewish Mother
8 Track Band opened
The Codetalkers Fri., February 2, 2007
Baltimore, MD - 8x10 Club Opened for Assembly of Dust
The Codetalkers Thu., August 23, 2007
New York, NY - NY Harbor Rocks Off Boat Cruise - the band performed on a boat cruising around New York Harbor.
The Codetalkers Thu., November 8, 2007 Hamilton, ON - The Pepper Jack Cafe
The Codetalkers Wed., April 30, 2008 Falls Church, VA - The State Theater
Opened for Hot Buttered Rum
Crosby, Stills & Nash Sat., June 6, 1992
Philadelphia, PA - Mann Music Center "CSN Acoustic" Tour. Rained almost the entire show.
Crosby, Stills & Nash
Sat., August 13, 2005
Vienna, VA - Wolf Trap

Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
Sat., August 12, 2006
Bristow, VA - Nissan Pavilion "Freedom of Speech '06" Tour


Culture Club
Fri., July 13,1984
Sydney, Australia - Sydney Entertainment Centre
My first concert!  If you could pinpoint the absolute height of their popularity, this tour would probably be it.

Dark Star Orchestra Fri., October 15, 2004
Falls Church, VA - The State Theater DSO Show 990: Performing Grateful Dead show 10/15/1988 - Bayfront Center Arena, St Petersburg, FL
Dark Star Orchestra Fri., April 22, 2005
Falls Church, VA - The State Theater DSO Show 1076: Performing Grateful Dead show 10/12/1984 - Civic Center, Augusta, ME.  Hot Buttered Rum opened.
Dark Star Orchestra Sat., April 23, 2005 Falls Church, VA - The State Theater DSO Show 1077: Performing DSO Original Setlist.  DSO founding member Scott Larned's last show, he passed away the following morning.
Dark Star Orchestra
Sat., November 19, 2005
Philadelphia, PA - Electric Factory DSO Show 1,152: Performing Grateful Dead show 11/14/1973 - San Diego Sports Arena, San Diego, CA
Dark Star Orchestra Thu., May 18, 2006
Falls Church, VA - The State Theater DSO Show 1238: Performing Grateful Dead show 4/29/1977 - The Palladium, New York, NY
Dark Star Orchestra Fri., May 19, 2006
Falls Church, VA - The State Theater DSO Show 1239: Performing DSO Original Setlist
Dark Star Orchestra Wed., May 16, 2007
Falls Church, VA - The State Theater DSO Show 1400: Performing Grateful Dead show 9/8/73 -  Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, NY.  With special guest Donna Jean Godchaux Mackay
Dark Star Orchestra Thu., May 17, 2007
Falls Church, VA - The State Theater DSO Show 1401: Performing Grateful Dead show 12/17/93 - Oakland Coliseum, Oakland, CA
Dark Star Orchestra Fri., August 10, 2007 Falls Church, VA - The State Theater DSO Show 1,442: Performing Grateful Dead show 8/30/78 - Red Rocks Amphitheater, Morrison, CO
Dark Star Orchestra Fri., November 30, 2007 Washington, DC - 9:30 Club DSO Show 1,486: Performing Grateful Dead show 8/18/89 - Greek Theater, Berkeley, CA. The Bridge opened. Fox News host/deadhead Tucker Carlson in the audience.
Dark Star Orchestra Tue., June 10, 2008 Falls Church, VA - The State Theater DSO Show 1,556: Performing Grateful Dead show 12/27/91 Oakland Coliseum, CA.  Fox News host/deadhead Tucker Carlson in the audience.
The Dead Sat., June 28, 2003
Camden, NJ - Tweeter Center
Willie Nelson opened; with Greg Osby on sax.  This is regarded among a lot of deadheads as the best show of this tour, which included a rare drums/space second set opener. Setlist here.
The Dead Sat., August 2, 2003
Joilet, IL - Route 66 Raceway Bob Dylan opened.  This show was almost canceled due to high winds destroying the stage the night before the show, but it was rebuilt in time.  Setlist here.
The Dead Sun., August 15, 2004 Bristow, VA - Nissan Pavilion
Warren Haynes opened.  Setlist here.

The Dead Sat., April 25, 2009 New York, NY - Madison Square Garden Now I can say something I've always wanted to: "I've seen the Dead at the Garden"! Setlist here.
DJ Logic & Project Logic
Sat., November 10, 2001

Falls Church, VA - The State Theater

The Dragonflys
Sun., July 24, 2005
Falls Church, VA - The State Theater The Dragonflys were a short-lived Rob Barraco/Jimmy Herring project


Dr. Dre and
Snoop Dogg
Thu., July 27, 2000

Washington, DC - MCI Center
"Up in Smoke" Tour.  Eminem and Ice Cube opened.


The Eagles
Fri., March 10, 1995
Pittsburgh, PA - Civic Arena
"Hell Freezes Over" Tour

Fleetwood Mac Tue., March 10, 2009 Washington, DC  - Verizon Center "Unleashed" Tour.  Setlist here.
Marc Ford Wed., May 22, 2002 Falls Church, VA - The State Theater A great show, but only about 15 people showed up in a venue that holds 1,000.  It felt more like we were at the sound check.
FurthurSat., Feb 14, 2010 Fairfax, VA - Patriot CenterOne of the best post-Jerry line ups I've seen.  Setlist here.
David Gilmour
Wed., April 5, 2006
New York, NY - Radio City Music Hall
"On an Island" Tour.  With special guests David Crosby and Graham Nash on several songs.

Don Henley Wed., Aug. 23, 1989 Philadelphia, PA - Mann Music Center
"The End of the Innocence" Tour.  Edie Brickell & New Bohemians opened.
Charlie Hunter Fri., July 26, 2002 Alexandria, VA - The Birchmere
Charlie Hunter Fri., April 4, 2009 Vienna, VA - Jammin Java
Gipsy Kings Fri., August 8, 2008 Vienna, VA - Wolf Trap
Gipsy Kings Fri., June 12, 2009 Vienna, VA - Wolf Trap
Gov't  Mule Sat., August 23, 2003
Washington, DC - Pennsylvania Ave
Part of the "Live on Penn" concert series
Gov't  Mule
Thu.,October 28, 2004
Washington, DC - 9:30 Club
With Ron Holloway on Saxophone.  Dave Grohl was in the audience.

Herring/Rodgers/Sipe
Sat., August 5, 2006
Baltimore, MD - 8x10 Club Met the band after the show and talked with Jimmy Herring for about an hour. 
Herring/Rodgers/Sipe Sat., August 12, 2006 Falls Church, VA - The State Theater Caught the encores of this show on the way home from a CSNY show.  I walked in for free and and hung out again with the band after the show.
Rodgers/Sipe Project Thu., February 19, 2009 Morgantown, WV - 123 Pleasant St. Featuring Bobby Lee Rodgers, Jeff Sipe, Shannon Hoover and Charles Hedgepath.  Opened for Davisson Brothers Band.

Incubus Fri., May 10, 2002 Fairfax, VA - Patriot Center
"Civic Tour 2002". Hoobastank opened.  The first concert I ever felt old at.
Pat McGee Band
Fri., December 26, 1997
Washington, DC - The Bayou


Jane's Addiction
Sat., October 6, 2001
Bristow, VA - Nissan Pavilion Live opened. The second set (acoustic) of three was on a small stage set up in the lawn section.

Jethro Tull
Tue., Aug 31, 1993
Philadelphia, PA - Mann Music Center "25th Anniversary" Tour.  Procol Harum opened.

Elton John
Tue., September 22, 1992
Philadelphia, PA - The Spectrum
"The One" Tour.

Elton John and
Billy Joel
Fri., July 8, 1994
Philadelphia, PA - Veterans Stadium "Face to Face Summer '94" Tour.  This was the first show of the first tour that these two shared.
Elton John and
Billy Joel
Sat., July 9, 1994
Philadelphia, PA - Veterans Staduim "Face to Face Summer '94" Tour.  Billy Joel's drummer got sick just after Billy went on, Elton's drummer subbed for the rest of his set.  Setlist here.
Elton John Sat., September 26, 1998
State College, PA - Bryce Jordan Center "The Big Picture" Tour
Elton John Sat., September 10, 2005

Washington, DC - MCI Center "Peachtree Road" Tour
Elton John and
Billy Joel
Sat. July 11, 2009 Washington, DC - Nationals Stadium "Face to Face Summer '09" Tour.  First ever concert played at Nationals Park! During the third song (a duet), one of Elton's piano pedals became stuck and stopped playing and he walked off stage.  Billy tried to fix it but couldn't and instead played some filler music, then did his set with his band while the piano was fixed (Elton was scheduled to play first this night).  Setlist here.
B.B. King
Tue., September 2, 2003

Vienna, VA - Wolf Trap
Jeff Beck opened. Rained almost the entire show.
Kodo Drummers Fri., March 27, 2009 Washington, DC - D.A.R Constitution Hall
Hot Licks
Fri., September 15, 2006

Lima, Peru - C.C. Maria Angola
Rolling Stones tribute band from Toronto, Ontario.  Local Doors tribute band "Back Door Men" opened.
Lollapalooza 1994 Mon., August 1, 1994 Philadelphia, PA - JFK Stadium site Beastie Boys, Smashing Pumpkins, George Clinton and the P-Funk All Stars, Breeders, A Tribe Called Quest, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds and L7.  Beastie Boys setlist here.
Los Enanitos Verdes Sat., November 15, 2008 Falls Church, VA - The State Theater Argentinian rock band.
Los Enanitos VerdesWed., September 23, 2009Falls Church, VA - The State Theater30th Anniversary Tour
The Machine
Sun., March 23, 2003
Falls Church, VA - The State Theater Pink Floyd tribute band. Saw this show just hours after arrving home from Costa Rica - long day!
The MachineSat., April 24, 2010Falls Church, VA - The State Theater
Paul McCartney Sat., August 1, 2009 Landover, MD - FedEx Field Thievery Corporation opened.  Setlist here.
Monte Montgomery
Sat., September 14, 2002

Falls Church, VA - The State Theater
Nighthawks
Fri., April 12, 2002

Falls Church, VA - The State Theater
Stevie Nicks
Sat., July 30, 1994
Philadelphia, PA - Mann Music Center "Street Angel" Tour. Darden Smith opened. After the two opening songs, Stevie shouted "Hellooooooo Pittsburgh!" and the whole crowd booed her (she had played Pittsburgh the previous night...oops).  Setlist here.

Particle

Sat., August 23, 2003
Falls Church, VA - The State Theater

Pearl Jam

Tue., August 25, 1998
Pittsburgh, PA - Star Lake Ampitheater

Iggy Pop opened.  The only two songs I had really hoped to see were "Release Me" and "Yellow Ledbetter", which turned out to be the opener and closer with a great show in between.
Phish
Fri., November 13, 1998
Cleveland, OH - Cleveland State University Convocation Center My one and only Phish show.
Pink Floyd
Thu., June 2, 1994
Philadelphia, PA - Veterans Staduim
"The Division Bell" Tour. Best concert I've ever seen!  Setlist here.
Pink Floyd Fri., June 3, 1994
Philadelphia, PA - Veterans Staduim "The Division Bell" Tour.  Setlist here.
Pink Floyd Sat., June 4, 1994
Philadelphia, PA - Veterans Staduim
"The Division Bell" Tour.  Setlist here.

Robert Randolph & The Family Band
Fri., December 13, 2002
Washington, DC - 9:30 Club
Robert Randolph & The Family Band Sun., October 24, 2003
Washington, DC - 9:30 Club



Ratdog Tue., April 22, 2003
Falls Church, VA - The State Theater Sanjay Mishra Group opened.  Setlist here.
Ratdog
Wed., March 31, 2004 Washington, DC - 9:30 Club Derek Trucks Band opened.  Setlist here.
Ratdog Wed., April 27, 2005 Washington, DC - 9:30 Club Donna the Buffalo opened. Setlist here.
Ratdog Mon., March 27, 2006
Washington, DC - The Warner Theater

Surprise guest Keller Williams.  Setlist here.

Alejandro SanzMon., August 2, 2010Vienna, VA - Wolf Trap
2010 "Paraiso Tour"
Several Species
Sat., April 20, 2002
Falls Church, VA - The State Theater Pink Floyd tribute band
Several Species Sat., May 10, 2003
Falls Church, VA - The State Theater "Dark Side of the Moon" played in its entirety.
Several Species Sat., November 8, 2003
Falls Church, VA - The State Theater "Animals" played in its entirety
Several Species Fri., April 20, 2007
Towson, MD - The Recher Theater


Several Species Sat., September 20, 2008 Baltimore, MD - Pier Six Pavillion Show dedicated to Rick Wright who passed away earlier in the week.
Several SpeciesSat., Sept. 12, 2009Baltimore, MD - Pier Six Pavillion
Smashing Pumpkins Wed., Nov 12, 2008 Washington, DC - D.A.R Constitution Hall 20th Anniversary Tour.  Setlist here.
Soulive Sat., December 1, 2001
Washington, DC - 9:30 Club
Soulive
Fri., November 12, 2004
Washington, DC - 9:30 Club



Stone Temple Pilots
Wed., November 27, 1996
Philadelphia, PA - The Spectrum
Three set show; the second set was accoustic on a small stage set up like a living room lowered down in front of their stage

The Bridge Fri., August 3, 2007 Falls Church, VA - The State Theater Lionize opened.

Derek Trucks
Thu., November 7, 2002
Falls Church, VA - The State Theater With Ron Holloway on sax
Derek Trucks Sat., January 10, 2004
Washington, DC - 9:30 Club


U2Tue., Sept. 29, 2009
Landover, MD - FedEx Field
360° Tour.  Muse opened.  Setlist here.
Van Halen
Sat., August 5, 1995
Camden, NJ -Sony/Blockbuster Center Balance Tour

Roger Waters
Fri., August 6, 1999
Holmdel, NJ - Garden State Arts Center In The Flesh Tour
Roger Waters Sat., July 15, 2000 Bristow, VA - Nissan Pavilion, In The Flesh Tour
Roger Waters Mon., March 12, 2007
Lima, Peru - Explanada Estadio Monumental

Dark Side Of The Moon Live Tour
Widespread Panic Wed., April 2, 2008 Washintgon, DC - Warner Theater Spring Tour 2008.  Setlist here.
Widespread PanicTue., April 20, 2010Washintgon, DC - Warner Theater
Spring Tour 2010. With saxophonist Ron Holloway.  Setlist here.
Wolf Trap 2002 Jazz & Blues Festival Fri., Jun 21, 2002 Vienna, VA - Wolf Trap Galactic, Big Head Todd & The Monsters and North Mississippi Allstars
Steve Winwood Fri., June 21, 1991
Philadelphia, PA - The Spectrum
Steve Winwood
Sat., October 15, 2005
Upper Darby, PA - The Tower Theater


Top Five Venues
Venue# Shows seen        
The State Theater - Falls Church, VA32
9:30 Club - Washington, DC13
Wolf Trap - Vienna, VA7
Mann Music Center - Philadelphia, PA6
Verizon/MCI Center - Washington, DC 5


Top Five Bands
Band                                      # Times seen
Dark Star Orchestra11
The Codetalkers8
Allman Brothers Band7
Several Species 6
Elton John6

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