Good thread idea.
I saw Jean-Luc Ponty with Al Dimeola years ago with out knowing much about them, except their names. Fantastic show! Now a confirmed JLP fan.
Joe Satriani was a favorite before I saw him in concert. After seeing him live in a small (1000 seat) theater, I can't hear Satriani-esque (especially Bozzio, Levin, Stevens) guitar without thinking of that concert.
The Yes Drama tour (right, without Jon Anderson) remains my favorite concert experience. It's difficult to think of Yes without Anderson's voice, but Drama is a great piece of work. BTW, the current tour ranks a close second.
The Flower Kings were in town this month. Absolutely great.
Little Feat's opening for Dave Mason (I think it was '75?) stole the show. Unfortunately, I haven't found their studio efforts as satisfying.
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