16 Years Ago Today...August 29th

It was sixteen years ago today that I went to the Edge Fest concert held here in Edmonton. Originally this show was to take place at Telus Field, but was moved to a bigger venue, that being Commonwealth Stadium. Some of the bands on the bill were Our Lady Peace, I Mother Earth, Tea Party, Collective Soul, Silverchair and others.

11 Years Ago Today...August 28th

It was eleven years ago today that I saw Wilco perform at Red's in Edmonton.

19 Years Ago Today...August 27th

It was nineteen years ago today that I saw Meat Loaf with opening bands Cheap Trick and The Pursuit Of Happiness play Commonwealth Stadium here in Edmonton.

Also on this day eleven years ago, I saw Bob Dylan play the Skyreach Centre in Edmonton.

And on this day nine years ago, I saw W.A.S.P. play Red's here in Edmonton.

26 Years Ago Today...August 26th

It was twenty-six years ago today that I saw Guns N' Roses open for The Cult at the Convention Centre here in Edmonton. I was there for GnR, as I am not a fan of the headliner. Great show.

Also on this day twenty-four years ago, I saw Johnny Winter play Dinwoodie Lounge in Edmonton.

24 Years Ago Today...August 25th

It was twenty-four years ago today that I saw Ringo Starr and his All-Star band perform at Northlands Coliseum here in Edmonton.

Also, it was a year ago today that I saw Refused with openers The Bronx play at Red's in Edmonton. This show was originally booked for the Convention Centre but was moved to Red's.

25 Years Ago Today...August 24th

It was twenty-five years ago today that I saw Bob Dylan with opening act Tracy Chapman play Northlands Coliseum here in Edmonton.

27 Years Ago Today...August 23rd

It was twenty-seven years ago today that I saw AC/DC with Queensryche play Northlands Coliseum in Edmonton.

Also on this day twenty years ago, I saw George Thorogood play the Convention Centre here in Edmonton.

And it was on this day eight years ago, I saw Maximum RnR play the Sidetrack Café here in Edmonton.

25 Years Ago Today...August 21st

It was twenty-five years ago today that I saw the Scorpions with Kingdom Come play Northlands Coliseum in Edmonton.

Also on this day ten years ago, I went to the Punk-O-Rama Tour at Red's in Edmonton. The main bands on this bill were Hot Water Music and the Bouncing Souls.

24 Years Ago Today...August 20th

It was twenty-four years ago today that I went to the Sunset Of Summer Festival at Hawrelak Park here in Edmonton. Some of the bands on the bill, all local bands were Jr. Gone Wild, Rusty Reed and the Southside Shuffle, Idyl Tea and Killing Time.

Also on this day nine years ago, I saw the band Maximum RnR play a bar called Stars in Edmonton.

And it was three years ago today that I went to the Edmonton Blues Festival at Hawrelak Park to see Jimmie Vaughan perform.

22 Years Ago Today...August 19th

It was twenty-two years ago today that I saw Don Henley of the Eagles play Northlands Coliseum here in Edmonton.

Also on this day seven years ago, I went to the Yesterday Was Everything Festival at the Power Plant in Edmonton.

In concert news...The Eagles will be playing Edmonton on Monday September 9th at Rexall Place.

6 Years Ago Today...August 18th

It was six years ago today that I saw Wilco perform at the Jubilee Auditorium in Edmonton.

As well it was a year ago today that I saw Metallica play Rexall Place here in Edmonton.

19 Years Ago Today...August 16th

It was nineteen years ago today that I saw Sue Medley in concert at Peoples Pub in Edmonton. I actually looked after her merchandise table for her at this show.

Also on this day eleven years ago, I saw 7 Angels 7 Plagues play a bar in Edmonton called Stars.

And it was also on this day ten years ago that I went to day two of the Yesterday Was Everything Festival which was the all ages show at the Power Plant here in Edmonton.

10 Years Ago Today...August 15th

It was ten years ago today that I saw the Yesterday Was Everything Festival at the Power Plant here in Edmonton. This show was a tribute show for two members (Daniel Langlois and Jordan Wodehouse) of the local hardcore band Compromise whom lost their life in a serious accident in the States. Checkout the poster for who all played.

A Tribute To A Special Friend

With a heavy heart and many tears, today I post a few songs in tribute to a very very good friend of mine whom I lost on Friday August 9th. My buddy Gary Kosh better known by his friends as "Geddy", will be laid to rest today. He would have been 48 this October.

Geddy had a heart of gold and would do anything for anyone. He would go out of his way to help a friend. I know he helped me a many of times, from rides for groceries, taking empties in, helping with moves, rides to work, to going to concerts together out of town, many a road trips were taken with Geddy, which meant a good time was always going to be had.

I will never forget your laugh, your smile, your sense of humour, your helping hand, and of course your friendship!!! Geddy always gave way more then he received. If you ever met Geddy, you had a friend for life. I will always treasure the thirty years of fun we had together. You will never be forgotten.

Rest In Peace Gary Dean Kosh. See you on the other side my friend.

Geddy was a big fan of Motorhead, so I post this one for you my friend.

"One Short Life"

My mama told me lots of things,
About the life we lead,
Told me it was too easy,
To live a life of greed,
She said you be a good man.
And I'll be proud of you,
'Cos you can't do no better,
If that's all you learn to do.

(First chorus)
All we got is one short life,
Far as we can find,
And if you don't know how to live,
The world will be unkind
No, no curse upon my name,
No way I look at a bad guy,
And think that I'm the same,
No I won't be blamed,
I live without dishonour,
I won't have to die ashamed.

Old lady told me plenty,
Told me what to do,
How to act in society,
How to make it through,
She said always mind your manners,
And don't you talk no trash,
And if you hear somebody dissing you,
Go over and kick his ass.

(Second chorus)
One thing is for certain,
By all we know and love,
If you compromise your integrity,
You should drown in your own blood.
Now even though I'm old and weird,
I remember what she said,
I always knew that she was right,
So I kept it in my head,

I never tried to hurt the world.
Never was drove by greed,
Believe I mostly did my best,
What more do you want from me?

(Third Chorus)
All there is is one short life,
Far as we can find,
And if you don't know how to live,
You're gonna lose your mind,
No no dirt upon my name,
No way I look at a bad guy,
And think I share the blame,
No I'm not the same,
As I live and die, I'm certain I,
Refuse to die ashamed.



Sure am going to miss you Geddy. I am very proud to have had you as a friend. Condolences to all his friends and family and especially to his Mom (Mary) and Dad (George).

Rest In Peace.