The National - Sydney Opera House, 8 February 2014

This is a bit old, but for anyone that wants it, here's the National at the Opera House. It was live streamed as part of the Music at the House series (Wilco's second Sydney show was also streamed, and both shows released to those that attended).

In my experience these guys are a bit hit and miss in their ability to recreate their songs in the live setting. Mr November, in particular, doesn't seem to really work. Nonetheless, the majority of their set works, and they've developed a good back catalogue to draw on.

Unfortunately, it seems like there were a couple of glitchs in the stream, so the sound isn't perfect. A couple of times it drops out very briefly, not often, but annoying when it happens.

https://mega.co.nz/#F!tVcFSTTY!XoxuQfhApC6ZyTtO-w7wow

Counting Crows - Sydney Opera House, 10 April 2013

The Sydney Opera House has been recording some shows and streaming them via youtube. This is a bit old, but it's a good show. I only really know the hits, but the other songs they play are really good. I missed their Melbourne show because I was touring round following Wilco. Based on this show, if they make a return visit I'll definitely be attending.

https://mega.co.nz/#F!tJ9DQCxC!dh96DhrLr1Uc50_8EoBpZg

Cosmic Psychos - Big Day Out 2014 - Melbourne & Sydney

I know I've been pretty slack and sad to say things are probably going to be a bit slower around here (it doesn't help that I've got a bunch of Eddie Vedder solo shows that I recorded, but he doesn't like them being circulated). Here's two good sets from Cosmic Psychos though to help make up for it. Didn't know them before this, but they're a great band. As you can see from the photo, Eddie Vedder and the family are fans too. These guys would be up there as one of the loudest bands I've heard, so there is a tiny bit of distortion, but I knew what I was getting in for, so the sound is generally really good.

Melbourne

Pub
Nice Day to Go to the Pub
Mortician
Lead Me Astray
I'm Up You're Out
Dead in a Ditch
Quarter to Three
Thank Your Mother for the Rabbits
Rip 'n' Dig
Lost Cause
David Lee Roth

Sydney

Pub
Nice Day to Go to the Pub
Lead Me Astray
I'm Up You're Out
Dead in a Ditch
Quarter to Three
Thank Your Mother for the Rabbits
Rip 'n' Dig
Custom Credit
Lost Cause
David Lee Roth

Arcade Fire - Big Day Out (Sydney), 26 January 2014

All three of the Arcade Fire sets I saw were great, but in terms of recording quality this one is probably the best, although it isn't perfect by any means. There's still a bit of chatter and bumping of the mic, and the sound isn't perfect, but I'd actually give this one a listen for the enjoyment, unlike the first two recordings. Anyway, enjoy this, these guys put on a hell of a show.

Normal Person
Rebellion (Lies)
Wake Up
Keep the Car Running
The Suburbs/The Suburbs Continued
Neighbourhood #1 (Tunnels)
It's Never Over (Oh Orpheus)
Porno/Afterlife
Sprawl II (Mountains Beyond Mountains)
Ready to Start
Reflektor
No Cars Go
Joan of Arc
Neighbourhood #3 (Power Out)
Here Comes the Night Time

https://mega.co.nz/#F!MYUBnIwb!afvGq7peh3GIIuqvpqEiEw

Wilco - 2 and 3 April 2013, Sydney Opera House

Wilco's first night in Sydney was very short because of an apparent miscommunication about when the set had to end. To make up for this (and the cameras that were required to film the second night - although I can't see how that hampered the show) the band have offered ticket holders downloads of both shows. It seems that these are already circulating freely, so I'm assuming it's OK to put these up.

April 2: http://t.opsp.in/i0xug
April 3: http://t.opsp.in/i0xuh

The second night was also on youtube, although it doesn't seem to be available right now, hopefully because they're sorting out the fact it's horribly out of sync. [Update: yup, someone has fixed it up - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HHW217cpKA]