Young Fresh Fellows- TLA, Philadephia, PA March 20, 2001
Since it's my birthday today (or yesterday, depending when this gets published), I thought I would treat myself and fellow Fellows fans itching to hear more live recordings. I acquired this recording...
View ArticleMojo Nixon- Winnipeg Folk Festival 1990
Photo credit- Jace HagenGoing to Winnipeg Folk Festival on Sunday for my annual one day walkabout to hopefully check out some good music. I'll attempt some live recordings as long as the weather...
View ArticleThe Soft Boys- TLA, Philadelphia, PA March 20, 2001
This year, I only took in one day at the annual Winnipeg Folk Festival and I opted for the Sunday (last day of the four day festival) because there were a couple performers that I wanted to see. The...
View ArticleJenny Lewis- Winnipeg Folk Festival, July 12, 2015
Wow, it's been quite a while since my last post! The last time I posted it was still summer, the leaves were on the trees and I was wearing shorts. As a matter of fact, fall has also (almost) passed...
View ArticleDavid Bowie- Hemel Hempstead 1972 R.I.P.
It's been almost 2 months since the untimely passing of David Bowie. During that time, many reminisced, remembered and listened to his music. There were tribute concerts, tribute albums and cover...
View ArticleThe Weakerthans- Table Of Contents
Last July, according to drummer, Jason Tait the beloved Winnipeg band, The Weakerthans were officially "done". It's hard to believe, but the band was together for 18 years. They hadn't played a live...
View ArticleElvis Costello- The Complete Flip City Demos
One of my favourite things about listening to music and following favourite artists is to get the full picture of the artist. Apart from the released discography available on LP, tape, CD and digital...
View ArticleYo La Tengo- Murdering The Classics 2016
photo: Carlie Armstrong (Pitchfork) Every March, WFMU holds their annual two week fundraising marathon. WFMU is a listener-supported independent community radio station in Jersey City, NJ. and the...
View ArticleGord Downie At the Winnipeg Folk Festival 2010
This weekend saw the release of possibly the final Tragically Hip album, Man Machine Poem. To coincide with the new album, the people's network, the CBC announced they would broadcast and stream the...
View ArticleReplay: Ray Davies 2008 Winnipeg Folk Festival
On July 7th, the Winnipeg Folk Festival celebrates it's 43th annual festival with it's usual lineup that's sure to delight young and old. I attended just one day last year and as of right now, I don't...
View ArticleBlake Babies- 15 Years Ago...Philadelphia 2001
http://www.getoffyourknees.com/pix/julesings.jpghttp://www.getoffyourknees.com/pix/kickitjules.jpgIf you're a fan of the Blake Babies, this is a big week. Yesterday, the band digitally released a...
View ArticleNow We Are 10! Celebrating 10 Years Of Trouble!!
Still a mess after all these years!YES, believe it or not, the Teenage Dogs In Trouble music blog is celebrating it's 10th anniversary! The very first blog entry was posted on August 3, 2006. In the...
View ArticleYoung Fresh Fellows- Lounge Ax, Chicago 1990
When I first began collecting live concert recordings my main focus was Replacements shows. I missed out seeing the band live before they broke up 1991, but my wishes finally came true when I saw them...
View ArticleTragically Hip Final Show? Kingston 2016
Photo credit (CBC)I just got back from 2 weeks of vacation refreshed and relaxed. As usual, I missed a lot while I was out of town. So, the Olympics in Rio is done and finished (I did see part of the...
View ArticleJohn K. Samson- Winter Wheat Album Release Show, Nov. 4, 2016
Album release shows, some people love them, while some don't. It comes down to what level of fan you are of the performer or band. If you're a die hard fan that is familiar with all their music and...
View ArticleThe Fuse- PTSD Fundraising Concert, Winnipeg, MB November 19, 2016
Merry Christmas or should I say happy post Boxing Day week! It's been busy times in December leading up to the end of the year with the chaos of the holiday season upon us. Where I live, we had a...
View ArticleBaby Astronauts- Strawberry Enema
Almost daily I receive PR promotions and requests for review albums from bands and PR people from labels. The odd time I'll listen, sometimes, but rarely if I think it's of interest to anyone reading...
View ArticleTUNS- The Good Will, Winnipeg, November 26, 2016
Believe it or not, these are the clearest photos I took. You get the idea...Funny how time flies...It's been almost 4 months since I recorded Tuns. It was before winter arrived and now we've passed day...
View ArticleJ Church- Pyramid Cabaret, Winnipeg, June 12, 1996
It will be 10 years ago this October 21th since J Church founder (guitarist/songwriter), Lance Hahn passed away. He left behind a legacy of great music, and according to Wikipedia, the group released...
View ArticleFountains Of Wayne- First Avenue, Minneapolis, MN June 13, 2007
Ten years ago, in June, I happened to be in the Twin Cities for a pair of concerts I was fortunate enough to get tickets to. I wrote about this trip, Lots To See In Minneapolis and St. Paul where I...
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