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Yo La Tengo- Murdering The Classics 2017
Where I live, March is a month where we look forward to an early spring and hope that within the next month the snow will melt and the temperature will climb above 0 C (or 32 F for you US readers)....
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Juliana Hatfield- Demos And Unreleased
I had a request. Do I have any of the demos and unreleased songs that Juliana Hatfield posted on her website in the late 2000's? In fact I do have...46 songs (mp3), Juliana gave away on her site for...
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Superchunk- Pyramid Cabaret, Winnipeg, MB October 20, 1997
A while back, let's say about 7 years ago, I posted a Superchunk show that previewed new songs from their then new release, Majesty Shredding. I mentioned I had recorded Superchunk in Winnipeg while...
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Laurie Lindeen- Petal Pusher Book/Concert Launch June 16, 2007
Photos: (Daniel Corrigan)As I write this I'm packing my bags and preparing to head off on vacation for two weeks at the cabin on the lake. Yup, 8 straight hours north to the land of limited internet...
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Grant Hart- WECC, Winnipeg, MB May 17, 2005
It's been a while since I posted last, my pre-vacation post was for a show I attended over 10 years ago. A lot has happened since then and I just haven't had the time to write, but I have been actively...
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Radish- Discount Fireworks (Unreleased)
Every once in a while your wishes can true. I'm not talking big lottery wins or fame and fortune, no, I mean the small stuff that make life interesting and sometimes it's simply just plain luck. I've...
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This Saturday, PTSD Benefit Featuring The Fuse
It's not often I use this blog to promote upcoming fundraising concerts or special events, but when I feel it is something important I want to get the word out to as many people as possible. This isn't...
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New Pornographers- MacEwan Ballroom, Calgary, AB, October 12, 2007
If you read my previous post, you know I'm going to a concert on October 7th besides The Fuse fundraiser. I'm going to see the New Pornographers, a band I've seen at least 6 times previously in...
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New Pornographers- Burton Cummings Theatre, Winnipeg, MB October 7, 2017
"Good to be back, it's been a while". -Frontman Carl NewmanIt has been a few years at least since Newman's band, the New Pornographers have toured through Winnipeg, andthey have visited many times, but...
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The Weakerthans- WECC, Winnipeg, MB Dec. 3, 1998
A couple weeks ago, the West End Cultural Centre (WECC) celebrated 30 years as a music venue in Winnipeg. The renovated church has since become an institution for music fans of all genres and musical...
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Kathleen Edwards- Utrecht, Netherlands April 26, 2003
When some people walk away from a career in music, they may explore other endeavors in the arts such as art, film or writing. Others may want to stay connected with the music scene, manage bands, host...
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New Duncan Imperials- The Albert, October 15, 1994
In mid-January of this year a local news story caught my attention, "New owner of Royal Albert isn't ruling out reviving famed music venue". The Royal Albert Arms hotel was up for auction a couple of...
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Yo La Tengo- Murdering Even More Classics 2018
Sorry for the lack of posts in 2018. I've been caught up in my local NHL team's playoff run that just ended on Sunday afternoon. Really, the Jets aren't the real excuse since I follow the NHL playoffs...
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The Posies- First Live Performance
Yet another sign I am getting old way too fast is that The Posies are in the middle of a 30th anniversary world (North America/Europe) tour. I still remember buying their debut album, Failure through...
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Happy Canada Day!! Neil Young- Omemee 2017
Nothing says Canada more than Neil Young! Well actually, maybe not. He doesn't even live in Canada, not for decades and he's been seen at San Jose hockey games wearing a Sharks cap and cheering for his...
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The Posies celebrate 30 years In The Twin Cities
Last Saturday night, The Posies completed the first half of their 30th anniversary tour appropriately in Seattle, the city where the band started 30 years ago. The night before they played in Ken...
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Hey, We're Twelve years Old!! 12 Days Of Trouble Begins Now! Day One- Early...
Not my actual LP. Taken from discogs.comBelieve it or not, this blog is 12 years old. Despite the takedown notices, copyright infringement violations and general apathy on my part, Teenage Dogs In...
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Day 2: Young Fresh Fellows- Live In NYC 1989
If you've been following this blog for any length of time you probably already know who my favourite band is. The first clue is in the name of this music blog which is also the title of a song by the...
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Day 3: Rilo Kiley Live In Minneapolis 2003
I was looking for something more random to post for the third installment of the 12 Days Of Trouble. I already had an idea of what I wanted to post for about 75% of the posts when I decided the take...
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Day 4: The Smugglers Live In Winnipeg "No-Hit Rock 'n' Roll!"
This summer I spent two relaxing weeks up at the cottage and as in past years I caught up on my reading for the year. I typically don't have time or more realistically don't make time to read books...
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