December 31st

 

 December 31st, 1986 I saw Triumph on their The Sport Of Kings Tour at Northlands Coliseum in Edmonton. Opening the show was Kick Axe. Having front row seats for this show made it extra special.

December 28th

  

 December 28th, 2023 I saw local band Plain & Mary led by Ruby Plume play the Starlite Room - Temple here in Edmonton along with three other local acts.

December 27th

 It took until last year 2023 to see a show on December 27th. And the show I saw was comedian Henry Sir perform at 9910 in Edmonton. This show was a night of Music, Comedy and Brotherly Love. Henry is the brother of Ben Sir the lead singer and guitarist in the Edmonton band Worst Days Down who passed away in April of 2023. A fun night of laughs and music, with Henry sitting in with members of Worst days Down doing a few songs.

Real Sickies Live in Edmonton December 20th 2024

  

 Last Friday I went to the Real Sickies and Languid double bill at Blakbar on Whyte Avenue. Two great local bands playing to a packed venue.

 This was only my second time seeing Languid live, the first time was in 2018 also opening for the Real Sickies.

 Languid is a metal/punk band that play a very loud grinding, doomy metal punk sound. I love the vocal style of the lead singer. The band is tight and very entertaining. I wish I knew their music better as it was so loud I didn't really understand any of the lyrics, yet still enjoyed the set.

Languid.

 Headlining the evening was Edmonton's pop punkers the Real Sickies. This would be my 9th time seeing them play. By the time they hit the stage the crowd was in a very festive drunk party mood. The band sounded great and knowing their music better, and not being quite as loud as openers, I could understand the lyrics and liked the choice of songs. There were some songs I didn't recognize, so I am presuming they are new songs. It was nice to hear some songs from their 2020 album Quarantined. Lead singer Ben Disaster sounded great as the rest of the band did as well. Though I swear every time I see the Real Sickies there are new members in the band. Nonetheless, they still sound good. Near the end of their set a guy dressed like an elf or something along them lines handed out some gifts from the stage. I managed to get one, pictures at the end of post. All and all a fun night out. good times!!!

Real Sickies.

Real Sickies setlist.

December 26th

  

 On December 26th, 2022 I saw Ben Sir of Edmonton band Worst Days Down perform with is brother comedian Henry Sir at the Underdog (Blackdog). A very fun night of comedy and music by these two brothers. Sadly this would be the last time I saw Ben Sir perform as he passed away in April of 2023.

In concert news... On Saturday January 18th 2025 there will be a Celebration of the life of Ben Sir concert held at the Starlite Room in Edmonton. It will be a concert with a bunch of bands and solo artists with Henry Sir fronting Worst Days Down playing some songs, as it also the Worst Days Down "Stay Innocent" Record release. An album that was in the making before the passing of Ben Sir.

December 22nd

 

 December 22nd, 2018 I saw Edmonton punkers Real Sickies with Calgary band The Mandates and the Tee-Tahs play the Starlite Room/The Temple in Edmonton.

December 21st

  

 On December 21st, 2002 I saw the Corb Lund Band play the Power Plant here in Edmonton. Opening the show was local act The Swifty's and from Victoria Carolyn Mark. A great show and a really good time!

December 19th

 

 On December 19th, 2003 I saw Misery Signals headline a show at King Edward Hall in Edmonton. Also on the bill were a bunch of local bands like Drive By Punch, The Wolfnote, thehollywood.ending, and others.

December 16th

  

 My ticket stub from the first time I saw Metallica in concert. This was on December 16th, 1986 at the Edmonton Convention Centre with Metal Church opening. A wicked double bill of thrash metal. Metallica were on their Damage Inc. Tour promoting the album Master Of Puppets. Only two and half months after the death of Cliff Burton.

December 15th

  

 My ticket stub from the December 15th, 2013 Highway 3 Roots Revue show put on by the Northern Lights Folk Club at Queen Alexandra Community Hall in Edmonton. The Highway 3 Roots Revue consisted of Leeroy Stagger, John Wort Hannam and Dave McCann. Such a great show with all of them trading off songs for two hours. Would be awesome to see these three perform together again. This was a rescheduled show.

December 14th

  

 On December 14th, 2000 I saw Gordie Johnson and Kelly Hoppe of Big Sugar play an acoustic show at the Myer Horowitz Theatre in Edmonton. Really cool to see these guys play an all acoustic show.

December 13th

  

 On December 13th, 2015 I saw Prince in concert at Rexall Place in Edmonton.

December 12th

 

 I saw Motley Crue on their Final Tour on December 12th, 2015 at Rexall Place in Edmonton. And we all know how the Final Tour wasn't actually their final tour. They really need to call it a day already. Opening the show was Alice Cooper who stole the show.

December 11th

 

 It was on December 11th, 2012 that I saw Mike Plume play a solo show at the Haven Social Club in Edmonton.

December 10th

  

 On December 10th, 1987 I saw Pink Floyd play BC Place Stadium in Vancouver on their A Momentary Lapse Of Reason Tour. Still one of the best concerts I have ever seen.

December 8th

  

 On December 8th of 2001 I saw the hardcore punk reggae pioneers Bad Brains play New City Suburbs in Edmonton.

December 7th

 It was on this date December 7th, 2004 that I saw the legendary James Brown in concert at the Shaw Conference Centre in Edmonton.