Summer is halfway over – at least from the school holiday perspective – and summer tour season is well underway. Some of the best tours and festivals are still going strong, though. And some are just getting started! For this week’s Thursday 13, my list comprises acts that I either will see, or desperately want to see, before their tours are over.
13 Musical Acts/Fests I’m Dying to See This Summer!
1. Hank III & Assjack
2. The Dead Weather
3. TOOL
4. Vans Warped Tour, particularly Anti-Flag, Bad Religion, Flogging Molly, Forever the Sickest Kids, Jeffree Star, Shooter Jennings, The Ataris, and TSOL.
5. Sevendust
6. Seventh Void
7. NIN – I missed NIN/JA, but supposedly more dates are being added. Even though there’s no way I can make it to a big city like that, I’d still LOVE to!
8. Lyle Lovett
9. B.B. King (not gonna happen as all the dates are overseas, but he’s touring and I’d like to see him!)
10. Drive-By Truckers
11. The Black Crowes
12. Rockstar Mayhem Fest featuring Slayer, Marilyn Manson, Killswitch Engage, & Bullet for My Valentine (and Cannibal Corpse!) (Wiki page in case the official site won’t load.)
13. Green Day – Going to the Nashville show!
For more of this week’s Thursday 13, go here.
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July 8th, 2009 at 11:32 pm
That’s quite an eclectic mix.
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July 9th, 2009 at 9:53 am
@Alice Audrey, I am nothing if not eclectic!
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July 8th, 2009 at 11:57 pm
Fun list and Alice is right – it sure is eclectic. I’d love to see BB King too!
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July 9th, 2009 at 9:54 am
@Tamy~3 Sides of Crazy, I’ve never been able to see him, and he is getting on up in years. I hope you get to see him someday, too!
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July 9th, 2009 at 12:32 am
And I thought I had eclectic tastes in music. A couple of these I’ve never even heard of, but would love to see BB King and Green Day. Isn’t the latest GD song awesome?!
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July 9th, 2009 at 9:55 am
@Heather, Oh, I LOVE the latest GD. I’ve been listening pretty much nonstop for a few weeks now
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July 9th, 2009 at 12:55 am
So now I feel completley unhip–I knew about three on that list! Alas. But I would love to see Lyle Lovett or BB King, most definitely!
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July 9th, 2009 at 9:56 am
@Sherilee, Heh, not everyone likes or is familiar with my taste in music. I’ve never seen Lyle or B.B., which is a shame.
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July 9th, 2009 at 2:23 am
ahh how I love summer concerts! We have Kiss and Paul McCartney coming here. So would have loved to see Kiss live even though I wasn’t a huge fan, it would be cool
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July 9th, 2009 at 9:57 am
@chelle, I saw Kiss once before, but it was back in ‘85, when they had already ditched the makeup. It just wasn’t the same. Both of those acts are living legends now, so I would love seeing either. Maybe you can still see Sir Paul?
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July 9th, 2009 at 11:08 am
@Devilish Southern Belle, He is up this weekend …Not sure if he is sold out or not, since we are due to have the baby any day I never looked into tickets
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July 9th, 2009 at 5:27 am
I hope you get to see B.B. King. Rockstar Mayhem Fest sounds excitingly scary. Here’s to the rest of your summer that rocks!
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July 9th, 2009 at 9:59 am
@Hazel, I love scary people and music! I doubt I can make it to Mayhem Fest since it’s so close to the date of the Green Day show I will be attending in Nashville. But I still want!
I definitely want to see B.B. King, though, since I’ve never seen him live, and he’s getting a bit older. He may retire before I ever get a chance to see him live!
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July 9th, 2009 at 5:59 am
ohhh that is a great list
love it
13 Breath-taking Moments
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July 9th, 2009 at 10:00 am
@AD, Thank you!
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July 9th, 2009 at 6:38 am
Great list. I saw BBKing quite a few years ago. Not only is he awesome musically, he has a wicked sense of humor. He had me laughing quite a few times. Hope you get to see everyone on your list at some point. Happy T13!
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July 9th, 2009 at 10:01 am
@Adelle Laudan, thanks! I know I won’t see everyone on the list, but that still didn’t stop me from wanting to. Good to hear that about B.B. I have always heard he’s an amazing performer.
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July 9th, 2009 at 6:40 am
I’m with ya!
Happy Thursday!
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July 9th, 2009 at 10:01 am
@Harriet, thanks for stopping by
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July 9th, 2009 at 7:59 am
i’d love to see green day! happy tt!
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July 9th, 2009 at 10:01 am
@she, thank you! I hope you get to see them, too!
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July 9th, 2009 at 8:40 am
Sounds like you’ve got a fun summer lined up. Happy TT!
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July 9th, 2009 at 10:02 am
@Brenda ND, I wish! There is no way I can see them all. But I do hope I can catch a few shows. Happy TT to you, too!
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July 9th, 2009 at 9:01 am
We have a world music festival a few miles from my house, Floydfest. So whoever plays there will be my list this year. Have fun!
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July 9th, 2009 at 10:06 am
@colleen, that sounds awesome! I checked out the lineup, and I am so jealous. I’d love to see Blues Traveler and Yard Dogs Road Show!
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July 9th, 2009 at 9:06 am
I only know a couple of the acts in your list (hopelessly unhip granny here!). But it sounds like fun and I wish you lots of enjoyment. Happy TT!
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July 9th, 2009 at 10:07 am
@andrea, some of the acts aren’t all that well-known yet. Thanks for stopping by, and happy TT to you, too!
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July 9th, 2009 at 9:10 am
Sounds like it’s gonna be a busy but fun-filled summer for you.Enjoy!
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July 9th, 2009 at 10:08 am
@Willa, thank you! I am trying to make it as fun-filled as possible!
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July 9th, 2009 at 10:05 am
Well, I have seen BB King – saw him with Buddy Guy. I have thrid row center seats for the Mayhem Festival here in Virginia Beach in August. I have seen TOOL 4 times. They are my all time favorite. I post-poned the delivery of my oldest by two days so I would not miss them. I was so happy my doctor obliged. Last time was June of ‘07.
Good list.
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July 9th, 2009 at 10:09 am
@soapbox.SUPERSTAR, now you make me feel like a slacker when it comes to shows!
How’d you get such great seats for Mayhem? I think the Atlanta show is all general admission, or at least on the floor.
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July 9th, 2009 at 10:23 am
@Devilish Southern Belle, I was online waiting for them to go on sale – bought four tix immediately. My husband and his buddy Barry were oh so happy. I just hope they don’t end up drunk enough to start acting like this again!!!
Our amphitheater has covered seating, then lawn seats behind the seats. They reserve a small area right in front for standing “dancefloor” tix, then seating, then lawn. See here. We are 3rd row center in section 102. I am too damn old for dancefloor – I prefer to sit, in the covered shade and enjoy my beers while watching the show.
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July 9th, 2009 at 10:45 am
@soapbox.SUPERSTAR, I hear ya! I am way too old to grab a spot along the guard rail up front, but I always do. After the Hatebreed show I went to, though, I’ve decided I’ll only do that for my very favorite bands from now on
Have fun at Mayhem! Are you seeing TOOL again this year, or have you already? I’ve never been able to see them, either
Loved the story about your oldest, though! I’m not sure I’d have been up for a show two days before childbirth!
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July 9th, 2009 at 10:49 am
@Devilish Southern Belle, They did not come through here on this tour or anywhere that I even consider close enough to drive. Maybe next time. We saw them in Virginia Beach three times, then in Richmond, VA in summer of ‘07. Blogged about that one here.
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July 9th, 2009 at 10:55 am
Oh that sounds interesting…good luck and have fun!
Thanks for stopping by my TT!
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July 9th, 2009 at 8:12 pm
@Rims, Thanks, and you’re welcome
And thanks for returning my visit!
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July 9th, 2009 at 11:27 am
Cool list! BB King would be awesome. My husband loves him.
Happy TT!
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July 9th, 2009 at 8:12 pm
@Sue, I know! I hope I will get to see him one of these days.
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July 9th, 2009 at 11:30 am
Wow, that’s quite a list, I can certainly get behind most of these bands, (especially Tool, not sure why, but their music is really speaking to me this year)
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July 9th, 2009 at 8:13 pm
@becky68, TOOL rocks! I love APC, too, but never got to see them.
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July 9th, 2009 at 1:15 pm
I saw NIN back during the Nine David Inch Bowie Nails concert. It was most excellent.
I hope that you make it to these concerts and have a bunch of fun.
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July 9th, 2009 at 8:14 pm
@Celticlibrarian, now THAT would have been the show to see!
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July 9th, 2009 at 4:58 pm
That’s right, you’re not from Texas,
That’s right, you’re not from Texas,
But Texas wants you anyway!
I’d love to see Lyle Lovett belt that one in person. Lucky you!
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July 9th, 2009 at 8:14 pm
@Carleen, oh, I wouldn’t consider me too lucky. I’m not sure at all that I’ll get to go.
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July 9th, 2009 at 5:36 pm
Great list! Happy T13.
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July 9th, 2009 at 8:15 pm
@My Home Comforts, thanks, and happy TT to you, too!
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July 9th, 2009 at 7:27 pm
NIN & Green Day would be on my list too! Happy TT
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July 9th, 2009 at 8:15 pm
@Pamela Kramer, maybe you will get to see them sometime! I don’t hold out much hope for NIN, but a girl can dream.
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July 9th, 2009 at 7:46 pm
Killswitch… Drool…
’nuff said.
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July 9th, 2009 at 8:16 pm
@Susan Helene Gottfried, Uh huh!
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July 9th, 2009 at 7:47 pm
Lyle Lovett and Green Day would be on my list. I’ve seen Lyle Lovett twice so far and he has an awesome show.
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July 9th, 2009 at 8:17 pm
@Julia Smith, I’ll bet he does. He’s quite quirky!
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July 9th, 2009 at 9:00 pm
We saw the Allman Bros. and then Phish and a small show with The Radiators (you’d like them – New Orleans funky) thus far this Spring/Summer. My hubby would love to see the Drive By Truckers – me, not so much. I REALLY wanted to see NIN when they came through but couldn’t find a lot of interest for someone to go with – crazy right?
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July 9th, 2009 at 11:16 pm
@Bumbles, oooh, you should’ve gone by yourself! I know, I know…no fun. If I had known this was supposed to be NIN’s last tour, I would have made much more of an effort to go to one of the shows within reasonable driving distance of here.
You guys are off to a good start with summer concerts!
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July 10th, 2009 at 12:01 pm
Great list! I missed the Warped Tour earlier this year, but its coming back to L.A. in August…yay!! I really want to see Bad Religion, TSOL, and The Dickies. Geek Boy doesn’t want to go, so I may have to knock him out like Mr.T in the A-Team.
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July 10th, 2009 at 7:51 pm
@dangerkitty, Yay! My husband never wants to go to any shows with me unless he likes the band, too, so I finally found someone nearby that I can split gas with. It’s worked out well! I’d find a friend to go with before I’d go with an unenthusiastic bf or husband.
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July 11th, 2009 at 1:22 am
OMG, I’ve looked at your blog for five minutes and I LOVE you already! Let’s just run off and go to concerts. Whaddaya say – deal? (At the very least – PUHLEASE send me a shuffle – you have to be a Guest DJ!!!)
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July 11th, 2009 at 10:52 am
@Ri aka Music Savvy Mom, awww, thanks! I can definitely just run off and go to concerts. You do have someone ready to support our habit, right?
I can send you a shuffle, just tell me what I’ll need to do
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July 11th, 2009 at 10:58 am
@Devilish Southern Belle,
I’m actually including you in my “Spontaneous Saturday Shout Outs” post right now – heh. It’ll be up in a few.
Just email me a shuffle of the top ten songs to come up on your iPod (on ’shuffle’ – lol). I love the way you comment on each here in your blog – that would be perfect. Also, include the links to two of your favorite posts, so we can come over here and bask in your awesomeness.
I’ll let you know the day before it goes up (I’m thinking next week) in case you’d like to let your gang know.) Thanks so much for doing this.
xoxox Ri
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July 11th, 2009 at 9:22 pm
@Ri aka Music Savvy Mom, Thanks so much for letting me Guest DJ….I love your site so much already!
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