Rush at USAir Arena, Landover, MD, USA

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I ended up seeing the Test for Echo twice – this was the first time. The opportunity to see them perform all of “2112” for the first time was irresistible. “Natural Science” was a nice surprise that became part of their setlists for the rest of their career.
According to Rush: Wandering the Face of the Earth, Geddy introduced songs in a Scottish accent.

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Kiss with The Bogmen at USAir Arena, Landover, MD, USA

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I was not part of the Kiss army, but they’re a classic rock band that definitely puts on a good show. When a reunion tour brings clashing personalities together, I hate to miss out on it, so I didn’t. And they brought all the blood and pyrotechnics they’re know for. I liked The Bogmen, but they were very much out of place here.

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KISS Setlist USAir Arena, Landover, MD, USA 1996, Alive/Worldwide

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Pearl Jam with Fastbacks at Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia, MD, USA

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After two life changing Pearl Jam shows, I was excited to see them again. However I was underwhelmed by the show. Part of it was not being a big fan of “No Code” and part of it was being on the lawn in GA. Even hearing “Yellow Ledbetter” live for the first time wasn’t enough, and it would be awhile before I saw them again.
If you really want an in-depth review, check out this podcast. They do a play by play of the show, and it’s ironic that their other topic is using a time machine to go back in time to see shows, as I’d like to experience this show again.
Washington Post review

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311, The Tragically Hip, Rusted Root, Son Volt, Agents of Good Roots, Blues Traveler & Lenny Kravitz at Nissan Pavilion, Bristow, VA, USA for H.O.R.D.E.

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A second year of H.O.R.D.E. and I was looking forward too it. Going from main stage to side stage and back again, and Blues Traveler was the star of the show.
Washington Post review

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311 Setlist Nissan Pavilion, Bristow, VA, USA, H.O.R.D.E Festival 1996

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Rusted Root Setlist Nissan Pavilion, Bristow, VA, USA, H.O.R.D.E. Festival 1996

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Agents of Good Roots Setlist Nissan Pavilion, Bristow, VA, USA, H.O.R.D.E Festival 1996

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Lenny Kravitz Setlist Nissan Pavilion, Bristow, VA, USA, H.O.R.D.E Festival 1996

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Rage Against the Machine with The Jesus Lizard at Patriot Center, Fairfax, VA, USA

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Never before or since have I been to a show where they kept the house lights on for the entire show out of concern for the GA floor. Say what you will about Rage, but they absolutely crush it live.
Washington Post review

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Rage Against the Machine Setlist Patriot Center, Fairfax, VA, USA 1996, Evil Empire

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Tori Amos with Josh Clayton-Felt at Filene Center at Wolf Trap, Vienna, VA, USA

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Seeing Tori for a second time this year was no chore. After opening with “Beauty Queen -> Horses” again, it was a completely different setlist with a nice mix off all three albums, with great covers of “Let It Be” and “Purple Rain”.
The Dent review

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Tori Amos Setlist Filene Center at Wolf Trap, Vienna, VA, USA 1996, Dew Drop Inn Tour

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