Hard to say the best but I can easily say the worst were - Incubus/Deftones- Incubus who opened for them at the Shott were great.. but Deftones were HORRIBLE. Oh, Sarah McClachlan was bad just because I'm not into that type of music in long concert-format and it cost me over $50 for the ticket. I had a friend guilt me into going with her. Gah! Again, while I enjoy some Sarah songs... I'm not one to listen to her for hours straight. Okay.. just thought of some of the best- CLUTCH @ the Newport was pretty awesome. Anytime I see The Reverend Horton Heat he never fails to be awesome. I think I base my 'best' on musical talent and less on stage theatrics and special fx.