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022b. Let’s Dance: David Bowie with Rough Trade, September 3, 1983
Ten years on from my hearing “Space Oddity,” I finally get to see and hear Bowie live during the Serious Moonlight tour. 022b. Let’s Dance: David Bowie with Rough Trade, CNE Stadium, Toron… more →
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022b. Let’s Dance: David Bowie with Rough Trade, September 3, 1983
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wrote 1 month ago: Ten years on from my hearing “Space Oddity,” I finally get to see and hear Bowie live du … more →
169. Do U Lie?: Prince, December 3, 2011
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wrote 7 months ago: One of the most frustrating experiences in 36 years of concert going. 169. Do U Lie?: Prince, Scotia … more →
158. Better Things: Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings, May 11, 2011
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wrote 7 months ago: Sharon Jones kissed me! 158. Better Things: Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings with Black Joe Lewis … more →
173. Hold On Me: Esperanza Spalding with Gretchen Parlato, June 28, 2012
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wrote 8 months ago: This was one hot show, in both good and bad senses. 173. Hold On Me: Esperanza Spalding with Gretc … more →
157. Monkey Gone To Heaven: The Pixies perform "Doolittle," April 16, 2011
wrote 8 months ago: Farewell, Civic Centre. 157. Monkey Gone To Heaven: The Pixies perform Doolittle with Imaginary Citi … more →
155. Hanging Around: Hugh Cornwell from The Stranglers featuring Blondie’s Clem Burke, November 5, 2010
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wrote 8 months ago: The line up in the freezing cold not pictured. 155. Hanging Around: Hugh Cornwell from The Strangle … more →
154. We Can Get Together: The Hold Steady, "Night of the Living Dead" Live featuring The Hilotrons, July 17, 2010
wrote 11 months ago: The pre-sale was a particularly good savings on this night, owing to a $60 gate cover for headliner … more →
021. Dangerous Acquaintances: Marianne Faithfull, August 15, 1983
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wrote 11 months ago: Marianne comes to town on a steamy August Monday evening. It was a night of thigh-slappin … more →
153. I Feel Possessed: Crowded House, July 15, 2010
wrote 1 year ago: And the highlight of Week Two is …. 153. I Feel Possessed: Crowded House, Ottawa Bluesfest, L … more →
152. Ready To Start: Arcade Fire, July 13, 2010
wrote 1 year ago: For some reason, I couldn’t order a single pre-pay in the pre-sale for Cublet on this night, … more →
056. Stoned Soul Picnic: Laura Nyro, July 15, 1989
wrote 1 year ago: A night of reverie. 056. Stoned Soul Picnic: Laura Nyro, Music Hall Theatre, Toronto, Ontario, Can … more →
151. All We Have Is Now: The Flaming Lips, July 10, 2010
wrote 1 year ago: 151. All We Have Is Now: The Flaming Lips, Ottawa Bluesfest, Lebreton Flats, Ottawa, Ontario, Saturd … more →
150. Good Sister/Bad Sister: Hole, Joan Jett, July 9, 2010
wrote 1 year ago: Talk about two great, complimentary, back-to-back sets … (My ticket says $19.17 as I get a … more →
148. Dr. Feelgood: Aretha Franklin, May 30, 2010
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wrote 1 year ago: Luckily no balcony falls were incurred. 148. Dr. Feelgood: Aretha Franklin & Her Orchestra, Sout … more →
146. Sludgefeast: Dinosaur Jr., January 22, 2010
wrote 1 year ago: I kicked off my fifth decade of concert going with a bang via this show by Dinosaur Jr. 146. Slud … more →
084. People Have the Power: Patti Smith's Live Return, July 5, 1995
wrote 1 year ago: After 16 years of retirement and family life, Patti Smith marked her return to full-length live musi … more →
018. I Keep A Close Watch: John Cale, June 13, 1983
wrote 1 year ago: I do not have a ticket for this show, so a big Thank You to MZ for this handbill scan from her coll … more →
017. Fucked Up Once Again: Flipper, May 1983
wrote 1 year ago: I do not have a ticket for this gig. Instead, here is the cover of their second album, 1984 … more →
016. End of the Party: The (English) Beat with R.E.M., April 12, 1983
wrote 1 year ago: As with the Gang of Four concert, I came away only with the end stub. Luckily, that practice was qu … more →
