Ideal shows

Classic Rock

Opener: The Doors
I was thinking about having them headlining or mid lineup but who knows what drugs Jim Morrison will have found by then. Maybe my favorite band to listen to in any mood, the Doors music screams masculinity in Jim Morrison’s baritone voice.
The show opener would have to be “Roadhouse Blues.” Any song that declares “I woke up this morning and I got myself a beer, the future’s uncertain and the end is always near…let it roll, baby, roll” is well suited to set the pace for a great night of music.

Mid: The Rolling Stones
If anyone can top Jim Morrison’s onstage presence (on one of his good nights) it would be Mick Jagger. I’d have them perform as they were in the 60’s, because unfortunately time isn’t on their side (even though Keith Richards has amazed science by surviving this long).

Closer: The Beatles
Nobody can follow them so I say put them on last. through the myriad of music to come out of this supergroup.

Hip Hop

Opener: Rahzel
Nobody can beatbox like Rahzel. I saw him perform with Slick Rick a few years ago and would love to see him again. The added bonus is that with his “verbal percussion” he would be able to not only open the show but also to beatbox for all of the following artists.

Mid: Wu Tang Clan
With ODB of course. The Wu have had me hooked on their music since they released Wu Tang Forever. Throughout the years they’ve made so many good songs. With the Rza and Gza holding it down, I can’t imagine how good they would be (especially with Razhel on the bill too).

Closer: Jay Z
Big Pimpin’ would close out this concert (with an encore). Jay Z’s raps are smooth and fluid. He has the ability to make you laugh, dance, or just enjoy solid music. Of course he would have to be performing at the Madison Square Garden.

Jazz
Opener: Miles Davis
The best trumpet player I’ve ever heard. My favorite part about Miles is his timing. He had the impeccable ability to make pauses and silence as much a part of the song as the trumpet playing itself. I could only imagine how great a concert with him would be.

Mid: Grover Washington Jr.
What would a jazz concert be without a funky saxophone? Grover Washington Jr. has made some of the most memorable songs including (with Bill Withers) “Just the two of us” and “Soulful strut.” Grover would bring the smooth jazz to the show.

Closer: Louis Armstrong
His raspy voice and ability on the trumpet would make him a pleasure to see. I’ve read about his stage presence and would love to see this master in action.

4th Genre (Blues)

Opener: BB King
The man has a tad bit of experience putting on gigs. 15,000 performances will do that. He’s one hell of a guitarist, with Rolling Stone magazine deeming him the 3rd best guitarist ever. The electric guitar would never have evolved to what it is today without him.

Mid: Eric Clapton
This blues show wouldn’t be complete without Clapton hitting the stage. It would be an absolute treat to see someone who has put forth so much diverse music, yet remains so grounded in the blues.

Closer: Jimi Hendrix
Is there a better guitarist out there (past or present)? Hendrix talked through his guitar when playing the blues. Just thinking about his rendition of “Red House” gives me chills. I can’t think of any show I would rather see than Hendrix pouring out his emotions through his electric guitar.