Concert Reviews
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| Manny |
I would just like to say that Staind is the best band. I was
lucky enough to see them for a second time on July 27th, 2004
at the Verizon Wireless Arena in Manchester, New Hampshire
(20 minutes away from my house.) It was an incredible
experience that I will never forget and to be part of it was
just incredible. They definatly know how to put on an amazing
show and I hope I get to see them again very soon. I have been
a fan of theirs for along time and will continue to do so
until the day I die. Rock on Staind, and hopefully see you soon.
- New Hampshire
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| Tim |
I would just like to say that Staind is the best band I have heard in my life.
Well, It was my very first concert, and I had a blast!! It was
a little rowdy when Cold preformed but it was still cool.
When Staind came up, I had 5 emotions running through me. They
didn't proform the songs I wanted, but it was an MTV taping so,
oh well...I thought they were going to play more songs off of
there new CD, um but still, I saw Aaron Lewis in the flesh so to
speak. At one point in the show I was 30 feet away from aaron
which was so freaking awesome! It's a bummer that i didn't
actually meet him, but he's probably too busy. Anyways, I was
up there almost to the Mosh Pit (scary) ahhhhh!! And crowd
surfing i lost my glasses twice which was not that fun for me,
but they didn't break. all and all if i could sum my first
concert in 5 words or more they would be; The Best Experience
of my life!!!!
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| Kyle Hooker/Indiana |
I WAS FORTUNE TO SEE THEM THREE TIMES SINCE 1999. EVERY TIME
THAT I HAVE SEEN THEM
I was just totally blown away. The first time was at Indianapolis
In. They were touring with Korn. They both put on one hell of a
show but Stainds performance led me to a new focus of life itself.
I then saw them at Indy again with Spike 1000, Linkin Park, Static
X, and STP. That was the fall after the release of "Breaking the
cycle". Once again I was just astonished that some band could give
me such an emotional release from the harsh world around us. I will
always follow them. They have shown me a way to express myself that
is not harmful, just deeply honest. The last show of theirs that
I was able to see was at Deer Creek, like a week after their latest
album had hit stores. I love this group because they are strong to
the point and they are all very down to Earth.
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| Leo |
i saw staind on ther 2002 tour of europe at the carling brixton academy, london,
where they supported by puddle of mudd who i have to say did i damn
good job as an opener but the best was yet to come, i could feel
staind's presence in that building, i felt my exitment grow as the
guys did there soundchecks and before i knew it the house lights
went out and the arena was in complete darkeness,and then i heard
the opening chords to open your eyes and as the song progressed i
was reduced to tears. i admired aaron for sticking up for women in
the audience he saw a guy elbow three women and he singled him out
in front of the whole crowd and made the comment "have fun dickhead"
and the crowd cheered supporting aaron the music was absoloutly
amazing and will be something i will never forget a fantasic
experience that i hope to feel again this comming febuary thanks to
the guys for making us so happy.
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| Bryan |
I went to the big day out concert on July 5th, and it was my first one ever...
there were 9 bands... but of course the crowning glory was Staind...
anyway me and my friend were watching Lo-Pro and this guy came
and told us the first 200 ppl to buy a staind cd could have it
signed later that day... so we ran up to the FYE tent and bought
2... it was so great... we got to shake Aaron's hand and talk
to him... ( I didn't say much cuz I was completely awe-struck...
at one point he asked me if I was ok) anyway after that they
played and they were unreal... they played for like an hour and
a half... and they did a few older songs which made me really
happy... and they played Layne which is great cuz I love Alice
in Chains too... Aaron even played his new electric guitar on a
few songs.. it was amazing.. and I'm def going to go to as many
as I can...
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| Negar Shekarabi |
I saw Staind perform last night (Nov14 2003) at the Hollywood Palladium.
I was really excited and anticipating the show since it had been
postponed one week due to Aaron's vocal cord polyps. I was
worried that since this was the first show they'd be back that
performing would be difficult but the show was amazing. Aaron's
voice was amazing. This is the second time I've seen Staind
perform and I was just as excited as the first. I have spent
so much time listening to Staind and Aaron's words are so much
a part of me that its surreal to actually be less than 20 feet
away from him. (I was closer but all the moshers ended up
pushing me back, cuz I'm a wuss). They performed lots of songs,
but not too many from 14 Shades of Grey come to think of it.
The acoustic numbers, which were my favorite, were so powerful
and amazing to hear Aaron playing and singing at the same time.
Aaron told the crowd that he apologizes for making everyone
wait a week but he said, "I'm amazed at how fucking amazing
your energy has been tonight." It was an amazing experience
to hear the crowd all singing all of Aaron's words in unison
and really showed to any one who ever had a doubt how much
this band means to their fans, STILL.
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| Amanda |
I had the pleasure of seeing Staind for the first time
(hopefully not the last!) back in October at Lickfest
in Little Rock. There were 9 other bands including
Eve 6, Switchfoot, and Trapt. The concert was awesome
because it was at our Riverfront Amphitheater and that
is the best place in the world to see your favorite
bands play! I'm too girly to get smooshed in the pit
so I was out on the lawn, but I still had an awesome
time and to see Aaron live on stage was one of the
best experiences of my life. His music speaks to me
on a level that no other band has ever managed to
reach. It's actually weird when he expresses a
feeling in his lyrics and I'm like 'that's it...that's
how I'm feeling" It's like he describes feelings that
I have that I can't even express myself. Crazy! His
voice is so pure and he sounds just as good live as he
does recorded. It's insane! Anytime I hear his voice
my pulse increases. The way his fans, myself
included, feel so connected to him is awesome! Can't
wait to see him again! Just wanted to share my story!
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| Chealse |
The staind concert in park city, ut on December 19, 2003.
the concert was great the weather there is about 22`f
it was one of the the coldest show's they have ever done
Aaron wore a sweatshrit!! they crowed was cold at the
begining but as staind started to rock the night away
the crowed started to get into it and sweat, the camera
was rolling on the kick ass crowed (it was for
snowborading finals) as we all got into it.it was a
great show! they had cancelled the show that was suppose
to go on november 13. aaron had got laryngitis, i hope
they come back soon! they are such a great band.
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| WildRose |
I was a Lucky mom on January 16th and had the pleasure of
going with my oldest son to see Aaron Lewis unpluged in
Concert at Oneida New York as a gift from my son. It was
the first time i have every seen Aaron Lewis in concert.
I have always liked Stained music but i have to say in
all the years i have gone to concerts this was the best
i have ever seen , the voice on this man has is
unbelievable!!!!!. And the engery at this concert was
unreal and to top this off you could see this man was
not feeling well . He stated that he thought he was
coming down the the flu to please bare with him, but that
didnt stop him and what a concert he put on. Being a mother
to two teenage son's i have the chance to hear alot of groups
that the younger crowd listen to an i enjoy alot of them.
But to hear him sing and his fantastic voice is one thing
but to listen to the words that hit the way so many people
feel deep inside is so touching. It's so great to hear songs
that have meaning or feelings behind them and he truely
touch's that.
I enjoyed this concert so much that the next morning i had to
see what i could find on the computer about this man and his
music and thats when i found this site and i had to share
with you the exsperence i had at this concert and was also
surprised at the age difference at this concert from the young
to a older generation, with exception of me (lol) This was my
first concert seeing Aaron Lewis and i sure hope it won't be
the last one either. Thank You Mr.Lewis for sharing you talent
with us all.
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