Bruce Springsteen @ Rogers Arena
Before he even came onstage, the crowd was chanting “Bruuuuuuuuuuuuuuce!”. It sounded remarkably like “Luuuuuuuu!” which we all know hasn’t been heard in Rogers Arena this fall thanks to the lockout and a likely trade if the NHL season ever does get underway. Expectations couldn’t have been any higher. Bruce Springsteen has been showing a...
Neil Young coming to Rogers Arena
Yup, I’m continuing my incredibly retro fall of concerts with Neil Young at Rogers Arena on Sunday night. You know my thoughts on how the Bob Dylan concert went. Somehow I remain undaunted – I think Neil’s going to rock it! Tune in Monday to find out…
Brad Paisley @ The Calgary Stampede
Well, I’m a day late and a dollar short on this review, but I’m going to forgive myself and so should you, ’cause folks, your humble scribe has been Stampedin’. Severely diminished in capacity, I’m going to keep this brief and let the pictures tell the stories. Maybe in a couple of days I’ll attempt...
Bush @ Rogers Arena
Bush’s Sixteen Stone album rose to popularity as I entered university in 1996. I remember that album being among those most played on my dorm floor. I also fell under the cryptic trance of Glycerine‘s meaningless lyrics. Lead singer Gavin Rossdale’s straining voice stood out amid the throng of pseudo-grunge bands like Candlebox and Collective Soul. Fast-forward...
Roger Waters, The Wall @ BC Place
The speakers hung from the ceiling at BC Place like artillery rifles pointing down at the crowd. The sound, so intimate, you would swear this concert was built especially for you. Even from my vantage point, in the balcony of the newly renovated stadium, I felt I was part of the show. Sure I was...
