what are the best live bands you've seen?

[iron mitchell]

i, unfortunately, live in an area that's often overlooked for live shows, but here's mine...

wolf eyes
caroliner
bride of no-no
mogwai
catharsis
hella
mammal
don caballero
burning star core
oxes
andrew wk
mountain goats
nautical almanac
!!!
sonic youth
friend/enemy
japancakes
arab strap
my name is rar rar

however, the sad part is this list of bands i really wanted to see, but missed due to friends flaking out having to be at work, or the fucking show being canceled...

xiu xiu
godspeed you black emperor
black dice
metalux
lightning bolt
zeek sheck
oneida
avey tare, panda bear, and geologist
dirty three
piano magic
black heart procession