I have seen Tori Amos several times. Her shows are always unique, and even the “hits” get reworked and are not performed the same way every time. She’s definitely my favorite artist to see live.

Coheed and Cambria is my current obsession. I can’t even tell you how many times I’ve seen them. Their sets are basically the same for a whole tour, but they put their hearts and souls into every performance and their fanbase is an amazing group of people.

Saosin, Circa Survive, LS Dunes … I would listen to Anthony Green sing directly out of the phone book no matter who’s backing him.

Alkaline Trio was my favorite band in the early 2000s. I lost count of their shows, too. They have less energy these days, and Matt Skiba’s voice isn’t what it used to be. But we had a helluva lot of fun at their gigs back in the day.

Others I’ve seen multiple times include Nine Inch Nails, Tool, Thursday, Chris Cornell, Taking Back Sunday, The Decemberists, Toadies, Reggie and the Full Effect, My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult, and I’m sure I’m missing at least a couple of others.

Missing out on live music is my only regret about leaving the US to live abroad.