Bands you have to see before you die

bands I have seen that were the best shows I have been too and you must go see if they are ever playing in your area.

Muse
no brainer here. Won the best live act in Britain in 2005 and they sold out Wembley.I saw them in 2007 opening for My Chemical Romance...awful shame in Atlanta and Muse still killed the crowd. The best single set I have ever seen performed I really hope they start coming to the Southeast in their upcoming tour.





Black Lips
If you don't know about this band, you should. Hands down one of the funnest shows I have been to. Saw them at the Variety Playhouse in Atlanta and the crowd was insane for the this local band. People throwing beer and articles of clothing everywhere (well one article a Jacket that eventually found its way on the stage). Definitely a must see if they ever come near you.






Matt and Kim
Blogged about them so go read that, but another great live act. A powerful duo full of energy and spunk that always creates amazing dance parties during their shows.






MGMT
I was able to see MGMT at Bonnaroo last year and I became a fan that day. I really did not know to much about them, but I went anyways (The best part about Bonnaroo) and they tour the stage down. Sounded great live and was not in the slightest distorted. I really want to make it to one of their actual shows outside of a festival in the future.







Vampire Weekend
Also saw them front row at Bonnaroo and easily made the festival complete for me. A very unique set list as well that contained new songs for the most part which really made the show interesting. I like it when a band plays new music at their shows it really gets the crowd involved and gives you bragging rights until their next album comes out (which I believe is this Fall!)






Sigur Ros
Last but not least, Sigur Ros live performance are the most relaxing/trippy shows I have ever been too. I laid down for a bit to just listen and take it all in and when I stood up there was an entire marching band walking across stage, which was really cool. I have to see this band again.






I really should have made this list sooner, but I will keep updating you with more bands that are amazing when I think about them.