Monday, March 18, 2024

March 18th

  

 On March 18th, 2017 I saw Mike Plume play at the Almanac in Edmonton. An awesome show in a nice small intimate venue.

Sunday, March 17, 2024

March 17th

                                          

 It was on March 17th, 2012 that I went to this free afternoon show featuring local Edmonton musicians Ben Sir (RIP) of Worst Days Down, James Renton of Fire Next Time, Ian McIntosh of Owls By Nature and a few others. This show was at the Pawn Shop on Whyte Avenue. This was my first time seeing all these artists perform. It was at this show that I started a friendship with Ben Sir that lasted until last year, as he passed away in April of 2023. Ben you are missed, thanks for the awesome music!

Trans-Canada Highwaymen Live in Edmonton March 8th 2024

 


Last Friday night my buddy Nazz and I went to the Trans-Canada Highwaymen concert at the Yellowhead Casino, which was a weird ass room for a show. When I first heard of this super-group of Canadian musicians featuring Moe Berg of The Pursuit Of Happiness, Chris Murphy of Sloan, Craig Northey of Odds and Steven Page ex of the Barenaked Ladies I thought this would be an interesting collaboration. Then word came out that they were recording a covers album of Canadian hits from the 60's & 70's. And if you watch the video for their infomercial you will get a sense of what they doing. It's a very 70's feel K-Tel Records compilation thing going on. A group of guys having a lot of fun, and that's exactly what the concert was like too.

Checkout the infomercial for the album Explosive Hits Vol.1. It is well worth watching and gives you an idea of all the songs covered on the album.


 This was my first time being at the Yellowhead Casino. I didn't even realize they had a venue at this casino until I heard about this show. The name of the venue at the casino is called Pearl, a weird name for a weird venue. The show was sold out well in advance, not sure what the room holds for attendance but my guess would be a couple hundred for this show. Even the band made a comment about the weirdness of the room.

 The show started with Steven Page doing the Barenaked Ladies song "It's All Been Done". I had never seen the Barenaked Ladies perform before so it was cool to finally see and hear Steven Page live, and he was in good form, as all the members were. I've included the setlist so as you can see all the songs played. Each member did three songs from their bands. And each member played each instrument. Was weird to see Moe Berg on bass and even weirder to see him on drums. Talented bunch of guys to be able to switch up the instruments through out the almost two hour show. And between song banter was quite funny too. Very nice to see a group of musicians like this having so much fun on stage. This was an incredibly fun show to see. Good times!!!

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  8. (Lighthouse cover)
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  9. (Sloan cover)
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  10. (April Wine cover)
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Trans-Canada Highwaymen.











 It was also cool that after the show all the members were at the merch table signing autographs and taking pictures with the fans. I managed to get my poster autographed by all the members and get a picture taken with Steven Page.


T-shirt.




Saturday, March 16, 2024

March 16th

 It was on March 16th, 1996 that my brother Citrus and I saw the Presidents of the United States of America with opening band the Goo Goo Dolls play an outdoor show in Banff, Alberta as part of Much Music's Snow Job.

Friday, March 15, 2024

March 15th

 

 On March 15th, 1994 I saw Big Sugar in concert for the first time. This show was at People's Pub in Edmonton. I don't think I missed a show of theirs in the next ten years. Such a great live band.

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

March 13th

 

 It was March 13th, 1998 that I saw Boston's The Mighty Mighty Bosstones on their tour to support the album Let's Face It. Opening act for this show at Dinwoodie Lounge in Edmonton was Washington, D.C. band The Pietasters. A great ska double bill.


Tuesday, March 12, 2024

March 12th

 

 It was on March 12th, 1990 that I saw David Bowie in concert for the first time on his Sound + Vision Tour at Northlands Coliseum in Edmonton. An amazing show.