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Diablo's Senior Editor Peter Crooks has a long history of going to concerts—something he drew on when compiling this month's Summer Concert Guide. He also has a ton of stories about the hundreds of shows he's seen through the years and we're sure that you do too. So don't be shy, share stories about your favorite—or least favorite—shows you've been to over the years in the East Bay.
Rowan Branch Children's Hospital Gala
Attendees dressed to the nines for this annual charity event.
Alice Waters honored with USF California Prize
Famed Chez Panisse creator and healthy food activist receives award for service and the common good.
Lafayette Library and Learning Center Gala
Long-awaited library shows off its stuff at black tie gala.
Gourmet East Bay 2009
Check out all the pics from the East Bay's Party of the Year!
Robin Givens visits STAND! Against Domestic Violence
Actress and author is keynote speaker at annual luncheon at the Concord Hilton
Oscar-winning actress Marlee Matlin visits Livermore
DeafHope honors Matlin at its Eighth Annual Tea Party
J Hettinger Interiors Halloween Extravaganza!
J. Hettinger Interiors gets way into the Halloween spirit
Diablo Regional Arts Association On Broadway
Annual dinner and show at Diablo Country Club features live performances from "Jersey Boys" and "Forever Plaid"
Authors Under the Stars benefits Walnut Creek Libarary Foundation
Local authors entertain at panel discussion, dinner
Alicia Silverstone visits Rakestraw Books
Film star turned author speaks about her new book
Hotel Durant's 81st Anniversary
The Hotel Durant, a Berkeley landmark, celebrates 81 years in the hospitality business
A Night in Havana at 555YVR
Foodies and friends kick off Gourmet East Bay 2009 at Walnut Creek luxury condo complex.
Skin Spirit celebrates 1st anniversary with fundraiser
Walnut Creek salon raises money for Children's Skin Disease Foundation with party
Challenge Day presents A Taste For Change
Local program to inspire youth hosts fundraiser in Walnut Creek
Reader Comments:
I'll get the party started. The best show I've seen in 2009 is a no-contest: John Prine at the warfield Theater. I've been going to see Prine every chance I've had since 1999, when I saw him with Iris DeMent at the Fillmore. Since then, I've driven as far as hanford, CA twice to see him perform at the intimate Fox Theater.
For the Warfield show, I purchased tickets in the pre-sale offered through Johnprine.net. I was pretty thrilled to pick up the tickets at will all and find that they were in the front row of the balcony, dead center. It was a real treat to float just above the stage and hear the legendary singer-songwriter run through a two hour set of his wonderful songs and stories. Each time I see Prine he seems better and warmer than the last. I can't wait for him to come back through the Bay Area, possibly in early October for the free Hardly Strictly Bluegrass fest. He's definitely booked for the MOuntain Winery on October 1. I'll be there!
Another great show in 2009 was Green Day's surprise show at the Fox Oakland Theater. You can read my review here: http://www.diablomag.com/D-blog/Petes-Popcorn-Picks/April-2009/Concert-Review-Green-Dat-debuts-21st-Century-Breakdown-at-the-Fox-Oakland/
By far, the best concert I've been to was Chicago at Wente in 2000. It was an unbelievable night!
The Black Keys show and the Band of Horses show at the Fox Theater. They both killed it and its the best venue in the East Bay(along with the Greek in Berkeley).