What's the best gig you've ever been to?

[Wyke Red]

Yes, I've been to a few gigs there as well.
I also remember going to The Engine Room, and of course the guild hall for gigs.

Not been to the Brooke yet but been to those mentioned and a few others there. Some now closed which is a shame.

 

[Luca Brazi]

I like to miss out the big names on questions like this.

Sensational Alex Harvey Band at The Mayfair, Newcastle.

They nearly made my list too - Town Hall Crypt approx 1974. Absolute bedlam!

 

[GeneParmesan]

King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizzard - Manchester 2018
Black Sabbath & Soundgarden - Sunday night Download 2012
LCD Soundsystem - Ally Pally 2017
Ariel Pink - Gorilla Manchester 2017

 

[Centralscrutinizer]

Been thinking about it and can't answer with one particular show really. Will twist my own arm and say Frank Zappa on his last tour.

 

[rkangel]

I can't immediately think of a standout either, but competitors off the top of my head are Pink Floyd performing The Wall at Earl's Court, Tori Amos performing her first album at The Arena, Alex Harvey making the audience sit on the floor at The Coatham Bowl, The Charlatans a couple of years ago at Manchester Apollo.

 

[Berwickhillbilly]

Plus many Stones gigs and some good nights at the Redcar Jazz club.

 

[jetpropelledgiraffe]

Parquet Courts at The Church in Leeds, November 2018

Absolutely phenomenal

 

[morrissey]

Ray Davies (Kinks) Acoustic Tent at Glastonbury 2009 - in front of the biggest ever crowd at that tent. Incredible set and a now famous Glastonbury moment.

 

[changingman]

Parquet Courts at The Church in Leeds, November 2018

Absolutely phenomenal

Probably the best festival performance I've ever seen....Parquet Courts at End of the Road (2019)

The opening 20 or so minutes was as good as any run I've seen from any band. Absolutely smashed their way through it (Bruce Springsteen's last hour from a week ago comes close).

 

[rkangel]

Popping into my head now come Elvis Costello and Ray Davies performing free sets at Hyde Park after Elton John went off ill. Both played great sets that I wouldn't have seen if I'd had to pay.

 

[Borobuddah]

Frank Zappa at Newcastle city hall late ‘70’s is up there.

 

[Sheriff_John_Bunnell_ret]

My favourite ever live band was stereo total though. F***ing love their live shows. Sadly no more as Francoise cactus passed away a couple of years ago. An acquired taste.

 

[italianjob]

The Smiths, Boro town hall, 88
Stone Roses, Boro town hall, 90ish?
Wedding Present, Boro Outlook 88ish
Blur, Hacienda, 91ish

Too many others to pick a favourite!

 

[Robotic81]

The FALL, Wearmouth Hall, Extricate.

 

[Commonalf]

Not been to the Brooke yet but been to those mentioned and a few others there. Some now closed which is a shame.

Reading this brings back a lifetime of memories
Where do you start ?
Free at the Town Hall
Wizzard Redcar Jazz club
Stones at Newcastle city hall 1972
Led Zeppelin TYA & Roxy music Sheffield city hall
Pretenders /Lena Lovich / Pistol’s / Skids / Undertones / Clash @ Rock Garden plus pre match stripperama !!
Coatham Bowl - Frankie Miller Split Ends Iggy Pop B52s Flaming Groovies
Artic monkeys … so sad

 

[r00fie1]

Ian Dury - Loughborough Uni c1977

 

[Ian Bairds Ears]

Sleaford mods at the town hall....easily..brilliant...also let's rock the north east in Albert park was a full day of pure joy and great tunes...

 

[Facefuzz]

Gerry Cinnamon at Hampden Park last year. Fantastic

 

[Norfolkred1]

SLF at the Mayfair in Newcastle, got me hooked onto the band, seem them many times over the years.
Eagles at the MEN 2009 blew me away, cost a small fortune but were worth it.

 

[Robotic81]

The Smiths, Boro town hall, 88
Stone Roses, Boro town hall, 90ish?
Wedding Present, Boro Outlook 88ish
Blur, Hacienda, 91ish

Too many others to pick a favourite!

What is Boro Outlook , don't remember that?