My Favourite Shows of 2019

Got out to a few shows again this year. Here is a list of my favourite shows of 2019. All shows in Edmonton unless otherwise noted.

* Mike Plume Band @ The Starlite Room June 14th
My favourite show of the year for sure. An evening with the Mike Plume Band. An epic three hour show that rocked from start to finish. What really made this show special was this was the only the second show (having played Calgary night before) that Mike and his old band had played together in 19 years. They didn't miss a beat. This show was a treat and hope to see this line up play together again in 2020, and rumour is, that will happen. Amazing concert!

* Thrush Hermit @ Starlite Room October 11th
Wow, this show was a rocker. Joel Plaskett's old band put on a hell of a show. Would love to see this one again.

* Outlaws Music Festival @ Budweiser Stage in Toronto June 21st
Not only did we get to see Willie Nelson in concert, the whole festival was just a lot of fun. Outdoor amphitheatre, weather was awesome, took Janis and the kids with us and their partners. Atmosphere was excellent as well. Decent line up that included Allison Krauss, Avett Brothers and Matt Mays.

* Perry Farrell @ The Mod Club in Toronto June 25th
Never thought I'd see the lead singer of Janes Addiction play a small club. I loved his new album and this show was awesome.

* Asleep At The Wheel at Interstellar Rodeo @ Hawrelak Park July 28th
A big surprise for me how good Asleep At The Wheel were. Old school country. Only went to one night of Interstellar this year, but I picked the right day to go. RIP Interstellar, you will be missed.

* Jason Isbell at Edmonton Folk Fest August 9th
Isbell was amazing, it's just too bad about the rules at the Folk Fest. Would have been nice to have a few drinks on the hill. Isbell sounded great.

* Leeroy Stagger and Altameda @ Henry Martell Park June 15th
Two great Alberta bands playing back to back at a little park by the river valley. A community run event, we were able to sit in this park, brought our own beers and swilled. Very relaxed atmosphere. A really good time.

* Judas Priest with Uriah Heep @ Rogers Place June 11th
An awesome double bill. Priest were in fine form as were openers Uriah Heep. And all for 20 dollars.

* The Pursuit Of Happiness at Edmonton Rock Fest @ Hawrelak Park August 17th
This was my first time going to this festival. TPOH was the only reason I wanted to go, but we had a blast at this all day festival. TPOH were excellent.

* Elton John @ Rogers Place September 27th
A last minute decision to go to the show. Tex were super expensive but we managed to get decent priced tickets. I'd never seen Elton in concert before. Sure glad I went. This was a great concert.

* Def Leppard and Tesla @ Rogers Place July 29th
This was a really fun show. Have always been a big fan of Tesla, and Def Leppard were actually a lot of fun too.

* Fleetwood Mac @ Rogers Place November 12th
After two cancellations and having our tickets for over a year by the time the band finally played this show. Although Buckingham is no longer on the band, still a good show.

* Horse Feathers @ Station On Jasper May 5th
A band I had just got in to. I was surprised to see them come through town. Great show and super good guys to meet and have a few drinks with. Hope to see them come through town again soon.

* Real Sickies and Napalmpom @ 9910 March 15th
A great double bill of full on rock!

A pretty good year for shows. 2020 is shaping up to be a good year as well already! Support your local music scene. Good times!!!