Top 5 Live Performances of 2014

[Lubic]

finally! where is the love? incredible set

Didn't list it but loved it. Saw the start of Metallica, then wandered over for Hopkins, then after that on to the Park for Meatballs and Mogwai. Would love another night like that next year.

[lme]

Shit - this is the first year in I can't remember how long where I don't have a lot of competition for the 5 best gigs of the year. I guess it will have to be 4 x Libs and Courtney Love.

[Huckleberry Finn]

Crystal Fighters - Glastonbury

Foo Fighters - House of Vans

Franz Ferdinand - Somerset House

The Libertines - Alexandra Palace

Robert Plant - Glastonbury

[Guy Incognito]

Bonobo - Ally Pally

Arcade Fire - Earls Court

Caribou - Motion

Dan le Sac vs Scroobius Pip - Bestival

Mogwai - Simple Things

[zero000]

I've managed to see a shed load of gigs this year, moving out of Wales does have it's advantages. Anyway in no particular order:

Nine Inch Nails - Nottingham Arena

Jon Hopkins - Canal Mills (Leeds)

Beck - Festival No6

Caribou - WHP

Nils Frahm - Warwick Arts Centre
Arcade Fire - Glastonbury
Bonobo - Festival No6
Pet Shop Boys - Festival No6

Sharon Van Etten - The Library (Birmingham)

Jagwar Ma - Manchester Academy

DJ Set of the year: Laurent Gaurnier @ Festival No6

[Nudda]

No ordering:

The Fall - Brixton Electric

Prince - Shepherds Bush Empire

The Amazing Snakeheads - Camden Dingwalls

Cate le Bon - Islington town hall

2 Bears - Tufnell Park Dome

[Amy Lawn]

I missed John Murry off my list, I want a do-over! Back in March(ish) at The Deaf Institute, Manchester, he was excellent.

Edited December 10, 2014 by GETOFFAMYLAWN

[Barefooted_raver]

Basement Jaxx: Bestival

Dan le Sac and Scroobius Pip, Bestival

Jagwar Ma: Manchester Academy

Fat White Family: Williams Green, Glastonbury

Temples (with Superfood) at The Ritz, Manchester

DJ Sets:

DJ Yoda at Bestival

By far the best thing I have seen all year was The Cuban Brothers at Bestival. I had no idea what they were about, I had no idea what the hell was going on during the act, but it was one of the funniest things I have ever seen in my life.

[Wakey321]

Hard to choose from mine, seen a few good ones over 2014 and Glastonbury also.....

1. Arcade Fire - Glastonbury

2. Elbow - Newcastle Academy

3. Bombay Bicycle Club - Leeds Academy

4. Royal Blood - Newcastle Riverside

5. Paul Heaton / Jacqui Abbott - Glastonbury

Honourable mention - Johnny Marr - Brudenell Social Club

Edited December 10, 2014 by Wakey321