Best gigs of 2009

The top 20 live gigs in Christchurch in 09, as selected by VICKI ANDERSON.

1. Lawrence Arabia and Panther at the Zoo at Repertory Theatre.

2. Shapeshifter at Christchurch Town Hall.

3. Havin' A Baby (Liam Finn, Eliza Jane, Connan Mockasin and Lawrence Arabia) at the Bedford.

4. Mountaineater and How To Kill at Wunderbar.

5. Pearl Jam, Ben Harper and Liam Finn at AMI Stadium.

6. Buzzcocks and the Veils at the Bedford.

7. Haunted Love and The Bats at the Dux de Lux.

8. Nick Lowe and Ry Cooder at James Hay Theatre.

9. Phoenix Foundation at AL's Bar.

10. Shihad, Airbourne, The Living End and Luger Boa at Christchurch Town Hall.

11. Bang! Bang! Eche! with Tommy Ill and Crackhouse 5 at the Dux de Lux.

12. Liam Finn, Mint Chicks and the Bats at UCSA Ballroom.

13. Fly My Pretties at Isaac Theatre Royal.

14. The Transistors with Die! Die! Die! at AL's Bar.

15. The Jayhawks and the Eastern at AL's Bar.

16. Paul Kelly at the Arts Festival.

17. The Upbeats at Ministry.

18. Duffy at the Christchurch Town Hall.

19. Vic Chesnutt at the Harbour Light.

20. Bonaparte with The Tiger Tones at AL's Bar.

Special mention of the superb dance moves of b-boys Common Ground and positive vibe at the I Love the Islands benefit concert at Westpac Arena.

HAVE YOUR SAY: What was you favourite gig of 2009?

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