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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Was driving home from work this morning and got to thinking of all the concerts Ive been to over the years. Been lucky enough to see Eagles, Queen, Bowie, Rolling stones and lots more. So I picked the best, the worst and most surprising. Heres my 3

Best..Springsteen( born in usa)

Worst.. Simply Red @ Wembley

Most surprising.. Neil Diamond, fantastic catalogue of music and had the arena hopping from start.

Whats your 3.

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By *ealitybitesMan
over a year ago

Belfast

Have only been to 5.

Springsteen in the RDS twice. First time was the best.

Wet wet wet was just so so but Bryan Adams in Belfast was brilliant.

UB40 however was by far the worst.

Lucky enough to see The Hothouse Flowers in a small venue with only 40-50 people there and that was amazing.

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By *oxyvixen99Woman
over a year ago

Newtownabbey

Best - metallica

Worst - red hot chilli peppers

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Best: Metallica at Marley Park in Dublin and Lamb of God at Mandela Hall in Belfast (lost mosh pit, crowd surfing and wall of death virginity all in one night)

Worst: Gallos Cooper (Alice Cooper tribute) at Limelight in Belfast. Sound was shit and he sounded fuck all like him.

Most Surprising: ZZ Top at Download Festival. Three guys in their late 60’s who can still pump a crowd of 70,000!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Best - (so tough to choose!) Muse at Wembley Stadium / Biffy Clyro at Custom House Square Belfast / Kings of Leon at Hyde Park London

Worst - Foo Fighters at Milton Keynes Bowl

Most Surprising - Twin Atlantic at Birmingham O2 Academy

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Havent been to many

But best -stereophonics as Kelly sang a song for me

Worst -madonna at slane

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By *oxyvixen99Woman
over a year ago

Newtownabbey

"Havent been to many

But best -stereophonics as Kelly sang a song for me

Worst -madonna at slane"

I was at slane for that, though I went to see Iggy Pop, she was truly awful

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Bob Marley dalymount best Bruce Springsteen Barcelona concert started at 10pm end 2am great night worse bob Dylan live at the marquee so bad it was sad

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By *DSGCouple
over a year ago

That place in

Best:Plant and Page, played 3 Zep songs,just amazing to hear

Most Surprisingly: Tom Jones, he knew how to work a crowd

Worse:Imagination,80s pop just not me, went with the gang

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By *og-ManMan
over a year ago

somewhere

Since I work over a hundred concerts a year my memories are completely different to most but musically one concert captured the spirit of the people of Ireland more than any other gig I've ever worked

85'000 people all enjoying themselves,no hassle from anyone towards security and a joy from start to finish

Coldplay Croke Park

https://youtu.be/6jda8THQyv0

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By *uckfunCouple
over a year ago

North Coast

We saw the Hothouse flowers at Stendhal 2 years ago, they were awful, they didnt get a good review from anyone there

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Since I work over a hundred concerts a year my memories are completely different to most but musically one concert captured the spirit of the people of Ireland more than any other gig I've ever worked

85'000 people all enjoying themselves,no hassle from anyone towards security and a joy from start to finish

Coldplay Croke Park

https://youtu.be/6jda8THQyv0"

I was there! Hands down the best concert I was ever at! What a feel good night it was amazing.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sasha Bondi Beach NYE 2000

Underworld Red Box Dublin (first night of their world tour)

Primal Scream Hop Farm Festival 2012 (first time backstage)

Worst - My Niece, Christmas 2011

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By *ocketman99Man
over a year ago

fermanagh

Best - Pearl Jam (2007, or any show for that matter)

Most Surprising - nine inch nails

Worst - easily Red hot chilli peppers in Phoenix Park.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I see Coldplay in croke park has been mentioned that was one of the most phenomenal concerts I've been to. I have a few that matched that too . Bon Jovi AC DC The rolling stones etc

My 2 worse were Brittany spears I still can't believe I went

and it has to be Oasis in Landsdown Road as they kept arguing on stage.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My most surprising were Fleetwood Mac in 3Arena . They were absolutely amazing.

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By *oghunter33Woman
over a year ago

on the hill NordWest of

Most surprising: Bobby McFerrin at the Montreux Jazz Festival, it was fab.

Most disappointing: Deep Purple - it got cancelled.

I can't really rank any of the others as best, they're all lovely memories.

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By *ilthyNightsCouple
over a year ago

East / North, Cork

Best: The Prodigy - Glastonbury 95. Because the timing was perfect for me as a rebellious teenager and was total dance-punk.

Surprising: Aerosmith 2017 3 Arena - was like walking into the set of Wayne's World.

Worst: Paul Simon / Sting 2015 (I think) 3 arena. These guys were well past their best unfortunately, and I've been waiting to see Paul Simon my whole life. Disappointing.

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By *reddieRaeCouple
over a year ago

Banbridge

We'd struggle to put a "Best" concert, but we saw Slipknot in Dublin, and 5FPD with Megadeth in Amsterdam just before lockdown, and they were awesome nights.

Only band I've found disappointing was Def Leppard a few years back in Belfast. Supported by Alice Cooper though, and he was ace.

Oh, and Volbeat walking off stage after 30 seconds sucked.

Most surprising? We saw In This Moment support Halestorm a few years back. Was looking forward to seeing them live, but the stage show was just incredible.. Felt almost a religious experience...

Can't wait to get back to gigs again....

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By *eta74Woman
over a year ago

Dublin

Best. Paul Simon RDS 2018 Amazing.

Worst. Spice girls lol

Billy Joel Aviva 2018 was actually very good .

And would go see him again.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No bad ones!

Pantera

Down

Slayer

Soulfly

Neurosis

Beastie Boys

Cannibal Corpse

Gojira

Deftones

Faith no more

Korn

Type of Negative

Prodigy

Chemical Bros

All class Live

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By *rmrs1234Couple
over a year ago

Waterford

Pink was excellent.

Still waiting to see wardruna. Not a huge concert goer. I dont do well in large crowds

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By *og-ManMan
over a year ago

somewhere

"Pink was excellent.

Still waiting to see wardruna. Not a huge concert goer. I dont do well in large crowds"

Ask for help if you're overwhelmed by crowds....there's always spare seats especially if you ask politely

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By *adame BWoman
over a year ago

C'est moi Boudoir

"Was driving home from work this morning and got to thinking of all the concerts Ive been to over the years. Been lucky enough to see Eagles, Queen, Bowie, Rolling stones and lots more. So I picked the best, the worst and most surprising. Heres my 3

Best..Springsteen( born in usa)

Worst.. Simply Red @ Wembley

Most surprising.. Neil Diamond, fantastic catalogue of music and had the arena hopping from start.

Whats your 3."

Out of your concerts it would be Queen, Bowie and Springsteen.

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By *ateniteCouple
over a year ago

Youghal

Best: Therapy, seen them a few times as a teenager and they always smashed it. Cork City Hall and Sunstroke 94 come to mind.

Worst: Elbow.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Best Coldplay in wembley

Most surprising the script in croke park

Dobt really have a worst 1 really

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Best

Rage Against the Machine

Worst

Guns and Roses

Both 20 odd years ago

Most Surprising

Johnny Cash

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By *oserMan
over a year ago

where the wild roses grow

Best: Depeche mode in Dresden

Worst: Fleetwood mac in RDS (outdoor)

Most surprising: Elton John RDS (indoor)

All above quite a while back

Special mention for Human League and Jimi Sommerville at the forever young festival a couple of years ago

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By *arajeanCouple
over a year ago

mayo

Bruce Springsteen in high park London brilliant

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Kings of Leon anytime I seen them

Metallica and sabbath

Alice Cooper in Dublin was unreal!!

Worst was Macklemore, got free ticket so just went, confirmed to me how shit he is lol

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By *uckfunCouple
over a year ago

North Coast

Best Either Tears for Fears at BST Hyde park or Depeche Mode in Hong Kong

Worst was UB40 in Hong Kong

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Oh and Bowie! Just wow

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By *ineapple_PrincessWoman
over a year ago

in the waves

Best Dave Matthews and Trey Anastasio at Bonaroo in 01

Worst Bob Dylan (maybe 2000ish)

Most surprising, Rodrigo y Gabriela

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Pink was excellent.

Still waiting to see wardruna. Not a huge concert goer. I dont do well in large crowds"

I'd be the same with criwds prefer to stand back or to the side

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By *s LollyWoman
over a year ago

The pub then supermacs ...

Best ones: Meatloaf in our local youth center..

James Blunt in the Point..

Robbie Williams in the Point..

Bon jovi in The RDS

Worse one's: UB40 in the local youth center..

Hothouse Flower's in said same youth center...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Fleetwood Mac in the 3 arena

Robbie williams in phoenix park

Art garfunkel in the marquee

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By *he English OneMan
over a year ago

west

I've been only 2 concerts in my life time shocking I know lol

My 1st was Justin Timberlake featuring Timbaland and 50cent at the RDS

My second was Sam smith at the 3 Arena

My 1st was the worse because I realized near the end I was positioned at the back of the stage instead of the front I was wondering why there were more screens on my side than the other

Seeing sam smith was the best there is no denying that this man can really sing excellent performance

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By *oserMan
over a year ago

where the wild roses grow

"Best Dave Matthews and Trey Anastasio at Bonaroo in 01

Worst Bob Dylan (maybe 2000ish)

Most surprising, Rodrigo y Gabriela

Went to see Rodrigo y Gabreila in the Olympia just before Covid, they were brilliant

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Saw Christy Moore in UCC years ago and the power went. It was a small intimate venue and he did the last 40 minutes without power... Remember it to this day. Saw Chris Rea in London in 96 and it was poor but I'd say. Elton John in Madison Square Gardens was the best ever even though I'm. Not a fan of his

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Saw Christy Moore in UCC years ago and the power went. It was a small intimate venue and he did the last 40 minutes without power... Remember it to this day. Saw Chris Rea in London in 96 and it was poor but I'd say. Elton John in Madison Square Gardens was the best ever even though I'm. Not a fan of his"

Saw Elton John in Wembley years ago. It was a double concert with Billy Joel. Joel pulled out last minute, so Elton came on ,explained that Joel was sick and that we would have to put up with him for 4 hours. Great show and entertainer.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The best - Cocteau twins at the Rivera club in Chicago 1990

The worst - Kenny Kravitz at Marly Park 2010

Most surprising - Nirvana play support to Sonic Youth at Top Hat in Dun Laoghaire 1991

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By *orders CoupleCouple
over a year ago

Kelso

"Best - (so tough to choose!) Muse at Wembley Stadium / Biffy Clyro at Custom House Square Belfast / Kings of Leon at Hyde Park London

Worst - Foo Fighters at Milton Keynes Bowl

Most Surprising - Twin Atlantic at Birmingham O2 Academy"

That's a real shame about Foo Fighters. We saw them at Newcastle a few years back and they were excellent. I suppose they have their good days and their bad days.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Havent been to that many myself.

Best Darren Hayes, he ended up setting me up on a date!

Worst was the slackers

Most surprising was toots and the maytals, didnt think would be my cup of tea but was awesome

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By *ustBoWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere in Co. Down

Best was pearl jam in Milstreet .Worst was a band I'd seen support GnR in Slane called my little funhouse when they played a gig in a bar in Cork the lead singer was throwing massive strops on stage.

Most surprising was Dolly Parton she has an amazing voice live and has great stage presence.

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By *ilthyNightsCouple
over a year ago

East / North, Cork

"Havent been to that many myself.

Best Darren Hayes, he ended up setting me up on a date!

Worst was the slackers

Most surprising was toots and the maytals, didnt think would be my cup of tea but was awesome

Fucking love the toots and the maytals!

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By *isnameismargaretMan
over a year ago

Dublin

Best were Bruce in the RDS in 2009 (second night)

David Byrne in Manchester 2018

Radiohead in the Point (2003 or 2017)

REM in Marlay park 2003

Feist in Brussels 2018

U2 in Croker for the Joshua tree 2017

David Bowie in the Point 2003 (last Irish show)

Worst was Bob Dylan in the Point 2009. I adore Bob and knew he was shit live but just went to tick him off the list.

He didn't disappoint.

Most surprising was Cliff Richard in the Point around 2007 (I used to work there.) The man was well aware of his naff reputation and was absolutely hilarious about it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Havent been to that many myself.

Best Darren Hayes, he ended up setting me up on a date!

Worst was the slackers

Most surprising was toots and the maytals, didnt think would be my cup of tea but was awesome

Fucking love the toots and the maytals! "

https://youtu.be/wNxNwvjzGM0

It was a great night

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By *oistknickersCouple
over a year ago

London

The best Van Morrison @ Royal Albert Hall, such beautiful songs sang so beautifully.

The worst Van Morrison @ various venues couldn’t give a shit about his audience and took the piss out of other people on stage such a dick.

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By *og-ManMan
over a year ago

somewhere

"The best Van Morrison @ Royal Albert Hall, such beautiful songs sang so beautifully.

The worst Van Morrison @ various venues couldn’t give a shit about his audience and took the piss out of other people on stage such a dick. "

It actually sums him up perfectly ...you never know which one will turn up

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By *j69funCouple
over a year ago

kildare

Best - Saw Doctors in San Francisco

Good - Gun's N Rose's in slane

Worst - Shane McGowan in Carlow (he got sick on stage)

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By *ichael McCarthyMan
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Best - Saw Doctors in San Francisco

Good - Gun's N Rose's in slane

Worst - Shane McGowan in Carlow (he got sick on stage) "

Pogues were my first live gig. The audience did all the puking, I've never seen anything like it

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By *ichael McCarthyMan
over a year ago

Lucan

"Best were Bruce in the RDS in 2009 (second night)

David Byrne in Manchester 2018

Radiohead in the Point (2003 or 2017)

REM in Marlay park 2003

Feist in Brussels 2018

U2 in Croker for the Joshua tree 2017

David Bowie in the Point 2003 (last Irish show)

Worst was Bob Dylan in the Point 2009. I adore Bob and knew he was shit live but just went to tick him off the list.

He didn't disappoint.

Most surprising was Cliff Richard in the Point around 2007 (I used to work there.) The man was well aware of his naff reputation and was absolutely hilarious about it."

I got dragged to a Cliff concert on the RDS back in the nineties. I hate Cliff Richards and all his later christian/religious shite so I was dreading it. I can't recall if he sang any of that stuff but if he did, it wasn't much of it. At one point though, his band left the stage and he sat at a mic with an acoustic guitar and sang away on his own. He was quite brilliant although I'd still put my boot through the radio if he came on.

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By *llie and ApplesCouple
over a year ago

where ever

Best; Inxs, Wembley Arena ..kick tour.

Most surprising; Billy Joel, very funny, true entertainment.

Worst; Little Green Cars ( Apples chose, however she spent the whole concert with her hands in pants, so it kinda made up for it...that night we ended up in the Venue(the pre cursor to the vanilla club for the first time)...so maybe not the worst night.

Most disappointing; We've had tickets to Duran, Duran for 18 months...

Ollie

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By *og-ManMan
over a year ago

somewhere

"Best; Inxs, Wembley Arena ..kick tour.

Most surprising; Billy Joel, very funny, true entertainment.

Most disappointing; We've had tickets to Duran, Duran for 18 months...

Ollie"

Duran Duran will be another 12 months..The London show was put back

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By *llie and ApplesCouple
over a year ago

where ever

"Best; Inxs, Wembley Arena ..kick tour.

Most surprising; Billy Joel, very funny, true entertainment.

Most disappointing; We've had tickets to Duran, Duran for 18 months...

Ollie

Duran Duran will be another 12 months..The London show was put back "

Please, Please, Tell me now!!

It's not true....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Best... Probably gojira or down

Most surprised.... Orange goblin or tool(not a fan)

Worst... Probably ghost or machine head

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By *og-ManMan
over a year ago

somewhere

"Best; Inxs, Wembley Arena ..kick tour.

Most surprising; Billy Joel, very funny, true entertainment.

Most disappointing; We've had tickets to Duran, Duran for 18 months...

Ollie

Duran Duran will be another 12 months..The London show was put back

Please, Please, Tell me now!!

It's not true....

They haven't announced it as they're still selling tickets but they were only playing 3 gigs this summer

The biggest is Hyde park london...back a year so Dublin won't go ahead is my opinion

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By *exy Ruby 100 300Couple
over a year ago

unknown

Best - van halen with dave Lee Roth & deep purple with original line up with Richie Blackmore , ozzy Osbourne in mcgonagles Dublin

Worst - creed

Suprising- leonard cohen,

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Best - Swedish House Mafia in the Phoenix park (Also known as the Swedish House Massacre)

Worst- Tiesto in Ballinlough Castle, got punched and knocked out and then walked for 4 hours in the dark to try get a lift home

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By *artina cdTV/TS
over a year ago

co dublin

Best pink floyd Pairs

Surprise black keys Dublin

Worst Neill young slane

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By *eijaWoman
over a year ago

City Centre

Best - Q Tip

Worst - LL Cool J...If he could eat himself he would have

Most Surprising- JT he was absolutely amazing a great showman

I miss concerts/festivals

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By *imdm101Man
over a year ago

Galway

Best: Leonard Cohen, Kilmainham

Worst: Bob Dylan, Galway

Most surprising: Chieftains - surprising because I didn't think I'd enjoy their music but they are brilliant live

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