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March 24th,2008

b5 Music Bloggers Recap Top Concerts

By Mike

As digital downloads and music piracy becomes more and more common and practiced, the options to truly connect with a band or artist are increasingly limited. I remember the sheer joy in picking up a new album. In the vinyl days, I felt as though I wasn’t only getting new music, but a new work of art as well. I would pin up my LP covers on my bedroom wall. I would read every line in the sleeve of my latest CD purchase. The journey of new music created a true connection and lasting memory.

In today’s age, we download music, listen to it and often delete it to make room for more music. The process has changed and it dilutes the connection. However, with this shift, artists are touring more and re-instilling the magic of making music. There is no substitute for great concert. Being able to watch your favorite band or musician belt out your favorite tracks is something special. Stumbling into a venue and discovering music live is just as inspiring.

A handful of bloggers in b5media’s Music Channel have looked back on some of the best gigs they’ve seen in the last while. Browse through the following blogs to read about the concerts that mattered to them. If you have a comment or feedback, let them know. They will be glad to hear from you.

Metal Martyr looks back on ATR, Ozfest and other rocking metal shows.

Oz Music Scene lists the writer’s top Aussie show ever. Click for the show.

Brit Music Scene draws on a mecca for live music. Here are some of the best including the Arctic Monkeys and more.

Beatles Invasion looks back on Gilan’s best concert memory involving Sloan and…click here.

Toronto Unplugged points us to a recent Toronto gig that blew the blogger away. Discover new music.

Austin Sound Check takes in a lot of gigs, but one stood out from the rest. Read the Blue October review.