Top 5 On Friday - Week 188

This week's mission: Top 5 Bands That You Wish You Could See Live

In thinking about compiling my list, I decided that there were a number of different ways to approach this, the most obvious being those bands that I wish I could have seen - but didn't have the opportunity.

While I certainly could compile such a list, I decided to go literal and stick with the current tense. Bands that are still touring that would be at the top of my wish list.

1) Gov't Mule - I never get tired of seeing these guys live. Sure, we saw them just a little over a month ago but I could handle another show about now. In fact, they are playing at the amazing Red Rocks Amphitheater on Aug 31 and I certainly wish I could be there. The fact that they change up the setlist every night makes sure I never see the same show twice.

2) The Allman Brothers Band - Again, a different show every night means I can never get enough of this band. They are in Chicago next week and it looks like we may get the chance to go after all. I've lost count of ABB shows I've seen, but they still are in my top 5 to see whenever I get the chance.

3) Paul Weller - He doesn't get to the states often enough for me and it doesn't look like his upcoming House of Blues show is an option for us. I'm a huge fan but never had the chance to catch a live show. I really must remedy that.

4) Joe Jackson - One of my favorite live performers. I've seen him in various incarnations / band configurations over the years and have never been disappointed. Always a must see if I can.

5) Paul McCartney - Oddly, his show is the same every night but I still can't imagine ever tiring of it. I've been fortunate to see Sir Paul many times - check out how "For Just One Moment" he changed my world.

SB

(Via Music Memoirs)