Paste:Local Chicago's Best of 2008: Live Music

Paste:Local Chicago weighs in on this year's best live music in the Windy City.

Top 10 Local Shows by National Artists
1. Robert Plant and Alison Krauss @ Ravinia 6/18
2. Ray Davies @ Chicago Theatre 4/1
3. R.E.M. @ United Center 6/6
4. Santana @ Allstate Arena 4/19
5. Tina Turner @ United Center 10/3
6. Todd Rundgren @ Park West 1/31
7. The Pogues @ Riviera 3/6
8. George Michael @ United Center 7/9
9. Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds @ Riviera 9/28
10. Eagles @ United Center 9/24

--Andy Argyrakis

Top 10 Local Shows by Local Artists 
1. Local H: 7-Night Residency @ The Beat Kitchen 5/7 - 5/13
2. The Atomica Project/Corporate X @ Darkroom 5/23
3. Rachael Yamagata @ The Lakeshore Theatre 10/1
4. Blue Ribbon Glee Club @ Empty Bottle 1/28
5. Anathallo @ Schubas 11/8
6. Mucca Pazza @ Metro 3/20
7. Glenn Kotche with eighth blackbird @ Harris Theatre 11/18
8. Smashing Pumpkins @ Aragon Ballroom 12/7
9. Kid Sister @ Lollapalooza 8/3
10. Ministry @ House Of Blues 5/8

--Selena Fragassi