Live Highlights of (my) 2005

Whilst watching the BBC documentary on Live 8 last night, I found myself a little sad. The sight of large crowds singing along to some top music in a field as the sunset made me wish it was June instead of dark december. But then I realised that its only six months until Isle Of Wight Frestival 06, and that cheered me up a bit. So looking back over the live bands i've seen in 2005 made me realise that its been a fantastic year for both releases, and live music.
Excuse me for being a little self indulgent here, but obviously I can ony comment on the live bands that I have seen.

Gigs of the year (in no particular order)

Coldplay @ Earls Court
Josh Rouse @ London QEH
Oasis @ Southampton Guildhall
Foo Fighters @Reading Festival
Willy Mason @ Southampton Joiners
Elbow @ Portsmouth Pyramids
REM @ Isle Of Wight

Surprise of the year

Faithless @ Isle of Wight

Never Fail To Amaze

Queens of the Stone Age @ Reading Festival

Big Band/ Small Venue

Manic Street Preachers @ Southampton Guildhall

Notable Mentions

Idlewild @ Southampton Guldhall
Jimmy Eat World @Portsmouth Guildhall
Doves @ Southampton Guildhall