Posted Dec 17, 2009 at 4:10 am CT by Todd Levy
I wouldn't exactly call this a banner year for concert DVDs, but to help you find the diamonds in the rough I'm pleased to announce Jamtopia's Best Concert DVDs of 2009.
In some ways this may be your father's concert DVD collection (Woodstock, Van Morrison) and in other ways not so much (Maiden, Nirvana). Come to think of it, there's pretty much something for everyone. Plus at about $15 to $20 a pop, you can probably still afford to go see a real concert.
Two legendary artists renuited for a sold-out three-night stand at MSG. [blu-ray]
Over 9 hours of music and footage of Phish in their prime at the 1996 Clifford Ball festival in Plattsburgh, New York.
Climb aboard Ed Force One with this two-disc chronicle of the Somewhere Back in Time tour.
[blu-ray | more info]
Morrison re-imagines his critically-acclaimed classic for two live shows.
The master performs with Clapton, Imogen Heap and Joss Stone.
The compete historic headlining appearance at the UK's 1992 Reading Festival.
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Posted May 13, 2009 at 2:45 am CT by Joe Costanza
Iron Maiden
Song
Run to the Hills, Rime of the Ancient Mariner
Date
2008
Venue
Various
Location
Flight 666 Concert DVD
Welcome guest blogger Joe Costanza!
Joe is a hardcore fan of Ween and Phish, though he grooves to all types of music that move his mood. In his first post he revels in the potential awesomeness of the upcoming Iron Maiden DVD release.
Can Heaven Wait? Only until June 9th.
Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is Six hundred threescore and six.
— Revelations 13:18
The flight number of “Ed Force One” is always 666, and though decidedly evil, it's a perfect title for the new 2-disc concert DVD from legendary metal pioneers Iron Maiden.
From the onset of their Somewhere Back In Time Tour in early 2008, Iron Maiden set out to douse the world in otherworldly music, flames, explosions and hardcore theatrics.
As if possessed by the Devil himself, the Flight 666 concert DVD includes only the best of the beast; the loudest, head-bashingest, fist-pumpingly thrashed out versions of each track from their standard SBIT setlist — including some of the greatest songs in Eddie’s vault.
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Posted Dec 29, 2008 at 3:26 am CT by Todd Levy
UPDATE: See the best concert DVDs of 2009.
If you've got a jones for some live music but you're stuck home or there just isn't anyone playing in town, sometimes a cold beer and a hot concert DVD will really hit the spot.
To bring your concert DVD collection up to date for the new year, you can't go wrong with any of the selections from the 12-pack below — Jamtopia's Best Concert DVDs of 2008. Plus, most of them are only about $15 so you'll still have some cash left over for a real 12-pack!
Two incredible Who concerts including a 1977 invite-only show in Kilburn, North London plus London Coliseum from '69. [blu-ray]
Scorsese captures the world's greatest rock & roll band and plenty of special guests at the Beacon Theatre in 2006. [blu-ray]
All the classics and a few rarities from Skynyrd at the 1996 Loreley Festival in Germany.
This two-night compilation from Rotterdam, Holland in 2007 combines classic Rush material and nine new songs, plus bonuses. [blu-ray]
Footage from Maiden's 4 night stand in Long Beach, CA at the end of the 1984-85 World Slavery Tour and a bonus documentary.
Over three hours of performances from the year-long Chaos In Motion World Tour plus behind-the-scenes documentary and more.
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Posted Jul 11, 2008 at 12:15 pm CT by Todd Levy
Rolling Stones
Song
Shine a Light Trailer
Date
2006
Venue
Beacon Theatre
Location
New York, NY
In 2006, the Rolling Stones played two nights at the Beacon Theatre in New York under the watchful eye of not only some very lucky fans, but also legendary director Martin Scorsese, who filmed the shows for an IMAX documentary.
Lucky for you, you can now watch the show in the comfort of your own home when you buy Rolling Stones: Shine a Light on DVD and Rolling Stones: Shine a Light on Blu-ray.
An astonishing musical chemistry that has been evolving, with no signs of calcification, for nearly five decades.
— David Ansen, Newsweek
Shine a Light begins with a pre-performance prologue that includes an amusing look at some of the difficulties Scorsese endured trying to wrap his arms around the production of the show, as well as meet and greet between the Rolling Stones and Bill and Hillary Clinton.
Following that, you get a solid concert film that captures the Stones' Beacon shows including plenty of big hits, a few lesser-known songs, guest appearances by Jack White, Buddy Guy, and Christina Aguilera, and lots of intimate camera angles.
While it lacks the cultural context that made The Last Waltz so remarkable, Shine a Light is hard not to like — bringing together Scorsese and the Stones, arguably the best director and best rock & roll band of our time.
If you missed it at the IMAX (or if you saw it and loved it) you'll certainly want to buy Rolling Stones: Shine a Light on DVD or Rolling Stones: Shine a Light on Blu-ray.
And if you've already bought Shine a Light, you can shop for more Rolling Stones concert DVDs right here on Jamtopia.
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Posted Jun 20, 2008 at 2:18 am CT by Todd Levy
Phish Dry Goods has just announced their latest and greatest concert DVD — Phish at Walnut Creek Amphitheater in Raleigh, NC on July 22, 1997 — a show that quickly became a spectacle as the band played through, and along with, a furious storm accented by the lighting genius of CK5.
The 2-DVD set features over 2½ hours of 5-camera footage with 5.1 Dolby Surround or optional stereo sound.
As an added (and hilarious) bonus, everyone who preordered the DVD also received the “Left Nuts” bonus CD featuring over 75 minutes of previously unreleased music from Phish's past performances at Walnut Creek.
In case you didn't get the joke, the CD's title is in reference to Trey's quote to Rolling Stone — “ at this point in time I would give my left nut to play [YEM] five times in a row every day until I die.”
In true Dry Goods fashion, there's a handful of high-margin packages you can buy…
And if you're saving your money for the inevitable Phish reunion, you can buy the Phish Walnut Creek '97 DVD all by itself.
I have no trouble at all rating this a basic Kickass Mike's Groove.
— Charlie Dirksen
To help get you psyched in advance of the DVD's August 5, 2008 release, head on over to Phish.net where there's plenty of reviews of the '07 Walnut Creek show. And if you need an immediate fix, you can shop for more Phish Concert DVDs right here on Jamtopia.
UPDATE (July 12, 2008) Thanks to Phish for posting some sample on YouTube, you can now watch samples of Taste, Mike's Song, and Weekapaug Groove from the Phish Walnut Creek '97 DVD.
UPDATE (August 1, 2008) Preorders are now closed and the Walnut Creek '97 DVD is in stock and shipping from Dry Goods.
UPDATE (August 5, 2008) On sale now! Buy Phish Walnut Creek '97 DVD at Amazon.
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Posted May 08, 2008 at 12:01 pm CT by Todd Levy
The Disco Biscuits' Progressions: New Years Eve 2006 was named Concert DVD of the Year at the 7th Jammy Awards on Wednesday May 7th, 2008.
Filmed in high definition video, Progressions chronicles three sold-out shows culminating with Bisco's New Years Eve performance at New Jersey's Tweeter Center. The 2-disc set includes band & fan interviews and never-before-seen rehearsal footage.
The other nominees were...
Search a few thousand more live concert DVDs with Jamtopia's Concert DVD Finder.
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