Saturday, November 30, 2013

5 Years Ago Today...November 30th

It was five years ago today that I saw Great Big Sea play the Jubilee Auditorium in Edmonton.



And it was a year ago today that I saw the Highway 3 Roots Revue which consists of Leeroy Stagger, John Wort Hannam and Dave McCann play the Blue Chair Café in Edmonton.


In concert news...The Highway Roots Revue will be playing here in Edmonton on Sunday December 15th at the Queen Alexandria Hall (10425 - University Avenue). Tickets available at Tix On The Square.

Stats for the month of November...
I have been to shows 23 days out of 30 in the month of November.
And have seen 40 different shows out of them 23 days.

Friday, November 29, 2013

11 Years Ago Today...November 29th

It was eleven years ago today that I saw local hardcore band Tandum Vitalis with many other bands play Stars in Edmonton.


And it was a year ago today that I saw Paul McCartney perform at Rexall Place in Edmonton.


Thursday, November 28, 2013

21 Years Ago Today...November 28th

It was twenty-one years ago today that I saw the Tragically Hip with openers Sons Of Freedom play the Agricom here in Edmonton.


Wednesday, November 27, 2013

3 Years Ago Today...November 27th

It was three years ago today that I saw Big Sugar play an outdoor show in freezing conditions as part of the Grey Cup festivities in Edmonton. This was the year the Grey Cup was held here.


Gordie Johnson of Big Sugar performing in Edmonton on Nov.27th 2010.

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

16 Years Ago Today...November 26th

It was sixteen years ago today that I saw Joan Jett and the Blackhearts play the Thunderdome in Edmonton.



And it was four years ago today that I saw the King Khan and BBQ Show play the Pawn Shop here in Edmonton.



Also it was two years ago today that I saw the local band The Frolics play Permanent Records in Edmonton.

Sunday, November 24, 2013

11 Years Ago Today...November 24th

It was eleven years ago today that I saw John Prine play the Jubilee Auditorium in Edmonton.



And it was three years ago today that I saw Gordie Johnson of Big Sugar and Grady fame do a guitar clinic at the Varscona Hotel here in Edmonton. This show was advertised to be at Avenue Guitars, but when I went to the store there was a note saying it had been moved tot he hotel. The show was done in a small conference room with maybe 20 people there. A very cool intimate show to see.

Saturday, November 23, 2013

26 Years Ago Today...November 23rd

It was twenty-six years ago today that I saw Helix play Edmonton at the Convention Centre.



And it was six years ago today that I saw the Zappa Play Zappa show here in Edmonton at the Jubilee Auditorium.



In concert news...Zappa Plays Zappa will be playing in Edmonton on Sunday January 26th 2014 at the Myer Horowitz Theatre in Edmonton.

Friday, November 22, 2013

18 Years Ago Today...November 22nd

It was eighteen years ago today that I saw Lester Quitzau's side project A Love Supreme play a record shop Blckbyrd Myoozik here in Edmonton.


And it was nine years ago today that I saw Gwar play Red's in Edmonton.



As well it was five years ago today that I saw Pride Tiger play the Pawn Shop in Edmonton.


Wednesday, November 20, 2013

9 Years Ago Today...November 20th

It was nine years ago today that I saw SNFU with openers Misery Signals play the Starlite Room in Edmonton.


Monday, November 18, 2013

19 Years Ago Today...November 18th

It was nineteen years ago today that I saw the Cadillac Tramps play at The Rev in Edmonton.


And it was nine years ago today that I saw Misery Signals live at the Krobar here in Edmonton.


It was three years ago today that I saw Mike Plume perform at the Haven Social Club in Edmonton.



And it was a year ago today that I saw Leonard Cohen play at Rexall Place in Edmonton.


Sunday, November 17, 2013

6 Years Ago Today...November 17th

It was six years ago today that I saw Ween play at the Edmonton Event Centre.


Saturday, November 16, 2013

Tedeschi Trucks Band in Edmonton Nov.12th 2013


On Tuesday night was back to back shows having seen Emmylou Harris the night before at the same venue, but on this night my buddy Hurl and I were at the Jubilee Auditorium to see the Tedeschi Trucks Band perform.

We missed the opening act The Walkervilles from Ontario, and from what I heard, we didn't miss much.

This was my second time seeing Tedeschi Trucks Band, and again another supreme outing by the eleven piece band, led by Derek Trucks on slide guitar and his wife Susan Tedeschi on vocals and guitar. The band is touring across Canada promoting their new album "Made Up Mind" which is a great album, but I find it to be a touch over produced, but live you couldn't ask for more. Susan can belt the tunes out like a cross between Janis Joplin and Bonnie Raitt, and what can you say about Derek Trucks on slide other then he is one of the best in the business. Derek seems to be a bit more comfortable on stage this time compared to the last time I saw them last summer. Derek actually faced the audience more this time and even smiled a few times. Susan was her usual energetic self smiling through out the show and looking like she was having a great time on stage.

TTB's two hour set was a mash up of southern blues, jazz, funk and soul music. With two drummers a keyboard player and five piece horn section the band was tight yet loose in a groovy way. Some of the tunes performed on this night were, "Made Up Mind" the title song from their latest release, an Elmore James cover "The Sky Is Crying", "Everybody's Talking" and "Bound For Glory".This was a great show by another band that needs to be seen in concert. My guess at attendance would be about 1300. Good times!!!

Tedeschi Trucks Band at the Jubilee Auditorium.


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