And I just remembered that I'm seeing Florence + the Machine in October. I have high expectations for that.
I have seen Florence + the Machine live THREE Times. The first time, she wasn't a big deal yet... so it was in a tiny, tiny theatre... and was just amazing. The second time was at a festival when she performed in a massive amphitheatre and I was like... ages away and she was still epic. And the third time was last weekend when I saw her perform at the Sydney Opera House with an orchestra. Front row, centre. Also amazing. So yeah... you're in for something pretty epic with her. Literally one of the most amazing voices I have ever experienced.
Anyway, I have seen a LOT of live music. I've been to a lot of festivals, concerts, parties with bands etc.
A couple of stand outs were:
Emiliana Torrini - caught her at a three day fesitval in tasmania over new years a few years ago. She's got such a sweet stage presence, and was so generally excited to see so many people watching her. She's got an amazing voice.
The Yeah Yeah Yeahs - ummm, anyone who knows anything about Karen O will probably understand why seeing her band live is such an amazing experience. She has an amazing voice... but mostly, she's a complete nutcase. At the festival I saw her at, she bought these giant blow up eyeballs which she rolled around the mosh. and that was the most normal thing she did.
Two Door Cinema Club- Crazy Irish band. Great music, can absolutely kill it live. Enough said.
I could go on a lot more, because I love going to festivals etc, but this is really long and I really doubt anyone cares all that much! hahahaa