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.
Eric Clapton & Steve Winwood: Live from MSG
Two legendary artists renuited for a sold-out three-night stand at MSG. [blu-ray]
Phish: The Clifford Ball
Over 9 hours of music and footage of Phish in their prime at the 1996 Clifford Ball festival in Plattsburgh, New York.
Iron Maiden: Flight 666
Climb aboard Ed Force One with this two-disc chronicle of the Somewhere Back in Time tour.
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Van Morrison: Astral Weeks Live At The Hollywood Bowl
Morrison re-imagines his critically-acclaimed classic for two live shows.
Jeff Beck: Performing This Week, Live at Ronnie Scott's
The master performs with Clapton, Imogen Heap and Joss Stone.
Nirvana: Live at Reading
The compete historic headlining appearance at the UK's 1992 Reading Festival.
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Woodstock: 3 Days of Peace & Music Director's Cut
Travel back to 1969 with the definitive 3 disc documentary of Woodstock. [blu-ray]
Rolling Stones: Live at the Max
Originally for IMAX, 15 songs from the European leg of the Rolling Stones' 1991 Steel Wheels tour. [blu-ray]
Commander Cody: Rockpalast Blues Rock Legends
Ripping blues rock from Commander Cody & His Lost Planet Airmen live in July of 1980.
The Black Crowes: Cabin Fever
Join the Crowes and a small audience for these live performances in the recording studio.
Wilco: Ashes of American Flags
An intimate look at Wilco plus a three-piece horn section as they journey from Tulsa to Washington D.C. in 2008.
Killers: Live from Royal Albert Hall
A “killer” 22-song live concert experience with tunes from all four CDs. [blu-ray]
Honorable Mentions
John Fogerty: Comin' Down the Road
The well-aged rocker plays music from throughout his career in his return to Royal Albert Hall.
Unwigged and Unplugged Live Concert DVD
Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer do Spinal Tap and A Mighty Wind acoustic.
Metal Retardation: Are You Metally Retarded?
The name of this DVD was so absurd it had to make the list. Hurry, only 5 left in stock on Amazon!
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