Considering expectations I'd go with REM at the Saenger in the mid 80's. Seats were not good and acoustics sucked but the band just seemed to be going through the motions, and not many motions at that.

America at Red Rocks in the early 80's also. Just wasted and forgot the lyrics to Horse With No Name and simply stumbled off the stage in the middle of the song. Karla Bonoff had opened for them, though, and was excellent. Great acoustics to show off her voice and a perfect night in the Rockies. And a terrible show by America.

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Posted by MountainTiger

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Posted on 11/24/14 at 2:06 pm to Tigris

That's really a shame. Been to a lot of shows at Red Rocks and it's pretty rare that a band doesn't get up for that venue and deliver a top shelf show. I've been to a few that were mehtastic but for the most part Red Rocks tends to bring out the best in performers.

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Posted by SBJesus11

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Posted on 11/24/14 at 2:08 pm to Tigris

One of the most boring shows I've been to was the Sigur Ros show in Nola. Some other flops have been Sound Tribe, Cowboy Mouth, the last Galactic show at the Varsity, and the last Widespread show at Jazz fest

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Posted by Zappas Stache

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Posted on 11/24/14 at 9:02 pm to Tigris

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REM at the Saenger in the mid 80's

I was at that show and enjoyed it.

I saw The Eels a few months ago and they were pretty lame.....although they did a 3rd encore after the house lights came on and half the crowd had left.

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