What live performance do YOU recommend

[kentercanyon]

Out of the bands playing this year, which of them have you already seen live, and you can confidently stand up and say their live performances can't be missed

Any that you've seen that you think should be skipped?

[Cuddlesthesheep]

i saw Devo last year and they were terrible.

2ManyDJs is a must

[kuuguy]

Deadmau5 is a must. If you haven't seen him yet, you HAVE to check him
out. Even though I've seen him 4 times already, one of my most
anticipated acts of the weekend.
Avett Brothers - live show not to be missed even though I wasn't originally
into their style of music, they f*$#in rocked out hard, and
converted me
Hot Chip in '08 Sahara was incredible
Sia in '08 was mind-blowing
Infected Mushroom is a lot of fun and unique band/sound
Benny Benassi caught me off guard and killed it at EDC this past summer
De La Soul if you remotely like hip hop

I saw Dead Weather at OSL last yr and although I love White Stripes and Raconteurs, I found their set mediocre at best, ended up wandering off in the latter half of their set to catch whatever else was on at the time, potentially nothing of interest for that matter. It's just not the same with Jack on the drums rather than the guitar. But I've heard starkly contrasting reviews of other shows, so it's hard to say, might be worth a shot.

[Mjfritts]

Rx bandits are legit. it should be earlier on in the day so if you're waiting for the "main" stuff then give rx bandits a look. you won't regret it. they play on saturday

[Egull]

Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros

[summerkid]

The Dead Weather

Jack White is a must see live there are very few artists today that command a stage like he does. Check this live clip out.

[psycobetabuckdown]

Do not miss:
LCD Soundsystem
Porcupine Tree
Yann Tiersen

You can pass on:
Vampire Weekend

I have seen a couple other bands that don't really fit into either category. I wouldn't have anyone in the bottom list if Vampire Weekend plays with an orchestra or at least a string trio, because that would make all the difference for their show.

[unit300021]

I saw Dead Weather at OSL last yr and although I love White Stripes and Raconteurs, I found their set mediocre at best, ended up wandering off in the latter half of their set to catch whatever else was on at the time, potentially nothing of interest for that matter. It's just not the same with Jack on the drums rather than the guitar. But I've heard starkly contrasting reviews of other shows, so it's hard to say, might be worth a shot.

i was at the dead weather show at OSL also and while the first half of the set was meh i thought the ending was great. everyone started switching instruments and i happen to love that personally. but chances re due to potential conflicts ill probably be skipping dead weather also.

as far of bands to see i would portugal. the man. while they are just ok on cd they really know how to play a live show.

[boarderwoozel3]

Gossip are fantastic live. Seen them twice and they exceeded expectations both times.

[summerkid]

Beth Ditto is a fat pig though...

[gaypalmsprings]

John Waters

Ones I have seen & do not recommend:
Jay-Z
Vampire Weekend

[juloxx]

I think Infected Mushroom is gonna be the illest... At least as far as an electronic set goes.

[seanyb]

LCD Soundsystem for sure, easily in top 5 best sets I've ever seen
Hot Chip are fun if you're in that mood

[noolan]

Old Crow Medicine Show, if you like blue grass.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NhWzuDTD0A

[dml26]

I got to see the Thom Yorke super group in October and its pretty awesome. Granted I was a big fan of the Eraser. Thom and Flea rock out and the percussion is banging.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDSbD...layer_embedded

I'd pass on Julian Casablancas. While Phrazes... was a a pretty solid album, its lacking in a live performance. His show in SF was less than spectacular.

[merznerve]

i've only seen the knife, but id recommend checking out fever ray.
girl has an amazing voice, and last time i saw they had a kick ass visual production (costumes, lights, screens)

http://www.urb.com/uploads/blogs/7625/Fever+Ray.jpg

[serranocarlos]

Must see: Miike Snow.

Skip: Infected Mushroom, they are really fun and energetic live but if you live in the LA area, they always tend to play at many EDM festivals.

[iammrcandyman]

Surprised no one mentioned it yet.

ORBITAL

[psycobetabuckdown]

Most people haven't seen Orbital, which is one of the terms for recommending the performance.

[sonofhal]

Going on people I've seen:

Unmissable.

Them Crooked Vultures
Fever Ray
Faith No More
Muse (Hate the music, but they do put on a good show)
The Dead Weather
Hot Chip
Devo
Mew
Portugal. The Man
Pavement
Matt & Kim

Worth Seeing

LCD Soundsystem
Grizzly Bear
Erol Alkan
Yeasayer
Ra Ra Riot
2ManyDJ's
Gossip
The Raveonettes
Frightened Rabbit
Tokyo Police Club
Flying Lotus
The Temper Trap
Girls
Beach House
Phoenix
Spoon
De La Soul
Julian Casablancas
Yo La Tengo
Deerhunter

Time to grab some spicy pie

Vampire Weaksauce
The Cribs
MGMT
Passion Pit
The XX (good album, dull live show)
MUTEMATH
The Big Pink
Florence And The Machine
Little Boots
Owen Pallett (Sorry MP)
Local Natives

Lots of other stuff on the lineup that I want to check out, but have yet to see live.

[jazzz]

The Specials

[Harrisment]

Grizzly Bear live blew me away last year. Definitely a do not miss for me.

[Jakedeez]

Based on bands ive seen

Dont miss>
Deer Tick
Hot Chip= So sick live
Deadmau5
Old Crow Medicine Show
White Rabbits- these guys are badass
Porcupine Tree- easily my #1

Not so hot(at least when i saw them)
Portugal the Man
Yo La Tengo
Coheed & Cambria
Matt & Kim
Vampire Weekend
Infected Mushroom
Muse

[amyzzz]

Of what I have seen:
Thom Yorke, Muse, Grizzly Bear, Infected Mushroom, Deadmau5, Phoenix, Faith No More (although I saw them oh god 19 years ago??)

[MarkO]

Good = Green
Pass or No need to see again = Red

I have seen FNM twice, Echo, MGMT, Vampire Weekend, Tokyo Police Club, De La Soul, The Cribs, Devo, Spoon.

[Boourns]

The acts I've seen...

Definitely watch:
LCD Soundsystem
Grizzly Bear (only got to see for 10 minutes in 2007 but was lovely)
Muse
Dirty Projectors
Yann Tiersen
Owen Pallett

Worth checking out if time permits:
The Specials
the Raveonettes
Band of Skulls
Girls

Skip:
Hot Chip

[amyzzz]

Double post.

[crombrenner]

Grizzly Bear and LCD Soundsystem are phenomenal live. Do not miss either of them

[summerkid]

okay so

Don't Miss
LCD Soundystem
Echo and the Bunnymen
The Dead Weather
Beach House
Phoenix
Thom Yorke????

Worth Seeing
Grizzly Bear
deadmau5
Hot Chip
Devo
2manydjs
The Raveonettes
Spoon
De La Soul
Deerhunter
Matt and Kim
Soft Pack

Skip
Vampire Weekend
MGMT
Benny Benassi

[amyzzz]

Oh wait! I forgot I saw Benny Benassi in 07 (??) in the Sahara, and he was actually pretty awesome.