purple foot Posted December 10, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2004 keep em coming. i look to threads like this for new music to check out. that stephen franke is a pretty excellent guitarist. they played rain dogs and it was just aweseome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcO Posted December 10, 2004 Report Share Posted December 10, 2004 Didn't see too many shows this year, couldn't afford to go full hog but a few come to mind as being particularly wonderful:* Phish @ SPAC 6/19 - a beautiful place, beautiful scene (from my perspective) and a kick-ass show, a second set mindfu©k if there ever was one. They played so well at this run, I still can't belive they couldn't hold it together. Ah well, c'est la vie.* Jonathan Richman @ Lula Lounge, Toronto - heartfelt and warm, funny and thoughtful, this was a performance that made me laugh and made me want to cry at the same time. I don't think I've ever experienced such an intimate display of personality and charm like I saw Mr Richman give to an attentive and appreciative crowd that night. Beautiful. Thanks again for taking me along, Brian, I loved it!* The Slip @ PJC - just 'cos of the warm glow I had for days afterwards. They really play from the heart and let the music play them, never really wanking away for each other but always focused on the crowd and riding their wave. Of all the "jam"bands that I've ever seen since hopping on this board 4 years ago, these guys are perhaps the ONLY one to make a measurable impact on me. They simply never seem to disappoint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guigsy Posted December 10, 2004 Report Share Posted December 10, 2004 Jaimoe... do you remember what you thought of c'mon? are you familiar with other ian blurton projects? i really love that guys brand of rock n roll... curious what others think of his stuff... he's in london at CTO next weekend, and i'd encourage anyone who can make it out to do so for some good ole fashion rockin'! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freak By Night Posted December 10, 2004 Report Share Posted December 10, 2004 nero - several times, lost count grand theft bus phish x2 jimmy swift band ian tyson jammy awards in nyc with disco biscuits, string cheese, warren, oteil, derek trucks, too many more to mention bowie + polyphonic spree bela fleck rush allman brothers dream theater metallica gov't mule little feat jethro tull tragically hip I also saw an opera - a performance of "Rigoleto" at the NAC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Low Roller Posted December 10, 2004 Report Share Posted December 10, 2004 I found 2004 to be a really bad year for going to see shows, mainly because I didn't have any time to see shows. My concert attendance was nearly halved from the previous year due to the stark realization that it is simply impossible to see all the shows I want to see. Here is a list of shows I did manage to see this year in no particular order: - The Soundtrack Of Our Lives, Le Nouveau Casino, Paris, France - Thievery Corporation DJ set, Le Réservoir, Paris, France - Modest Mouse, Capital Music Hall, Ottawa - Wilco, Capital Music Hall, Ottawa - Sonic Youth, Capital Music Hall, Ottawa - Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, Ottawa Jazzfest - Soel, Ottawa Jazzfest (that french band that Ollie speaks of) - Warsaw Village, Ottawa Bluesfest (the weird Polish band that Ollie speaks of) - Wyclef Jean, Ottawa Bluesfest (horrible) - Bryan Adams, Ottawa Bluesfest (kinda from far away, and with little to no interest) - Xavier Rudd, Ottawa Bluefest - John Pizzarelli, NAC, Ottawa - My Morning Jacket, The Opera House, Toronto - Grand Theft Bus - Jimmy Swift Band - Burt Neilson Band - Nero - A bunch of drunken asses at the 'ol Bouchard place every week-end Jaimoe: where did you see the White Stripes this year?? They passed through Canada last year, unless you traveled somewhere to go see them, in which case you're a SOB for not inviting me along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted December 10, 2004 Report Share Posted December 10, 2004 Jaimoe... do you remember what you thought of c'mon? are you familiar with other ian blurton projects? i really love that guys brand of rock n roll... curious what others think of his stuff... he's in london at CTO next weekend, and i'd encourage anyone who can make it out to do so for some good ole fashion rockin'! I saw C'mon at the NXNE showcase at the Phoenix, when they opened for the reformed MC5. I really liked C'mon. I think they should be pimped on this website as much as possible. Ian Blurton produced a band that I rave about called From Fiction. Check out my album review on this site's main page. The From Fiction boys love Ian and have tons of respect for his ear and attitude. I know that Ian is connected to the production of a few Weakerthans albums, but I don't know that band's music, although I've heard two songs and I like what I've heard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purple foot Posted December 10, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2004 so far i hate everyone who saw bowie with the spree and my morning jacket. East coast man its just not fair. If you guys want to see high quality like this you drive an hour or two to toronto or whatnot, the calgary fuggers have got to make the 10 hour cruise to vancouver. although wilco and modest mouse both played here within the last two years. Its kind of becoming a spot on the west coast loop from vancouver to calgary/ edmonton then south to mizoula or salt lake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted December 10, 2004 Report Share Posted December 10, 2004 Jaimoe: where did you see the White Stripes this year?? They passed through Canada last year, unless you traveled somewhere to go see them, in which case you're a SOB for not inviting me along. Right you are. I saw them last November. A good show, but not for the kiddies. Bless the blues and country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave-O Posted December 10, 2004 Report Share Posted December 10, 2004 I had a serious decline in shows this year as well. Moving to the maritimes would be the root of the cause, but I can't tell you how many JSB, Slowcoaster, Fat Jebus, Mellonworks, etc gigs I've seen since April... Here we go, the hilights of 2004: - Phish at Great Woods - Evolve - Joel Plaskett Emergency - Vorcza - The Sadies - Antibalas - Moses Mayes - 3 nights of Nero in November - Kid Koala and Brothers Past - Don Ross Gonna finish the year with a bang though - The Slip NYE in Massachusetts. :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bONES Posted December 10, 2004 Report Share Posted December 10, 2004 man, i forgot the best show i had the good fortune of getting miracled to... John Prine at Convocation Hall the Sam Stone from that evening was incredible :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secondtube Posted December 10, 2004 Report Share Posted December 10, 2004 Jaimoe: where did you see the White Stripes this year?? I saw them open for the stones. Was that this year, or late last year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted December 10, 2004 Report Share Posted December 10, 2004 Jaimoe: where did you see the White Stripes this year?? I saw them open for the stones. Was that this year, or late last year? That was two-plus years ago Tube. I saw them at the Hershey Centre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SolarGarlic Posted December 10, 2004 Report Share Posted December 10, 2004 Dead/Hunter Allmans Slip Motet Tony Furtado Govt Mule Corb Lund North Mississippi, Steve Earle, Lucinda W., Spearhead, Stompin Tom, Ruthie Foster, Corey Harris, Taj Mahal, Youssou N' Dour, Earl Skrugs all at Calgary Folk Fest Sadies Antibalas Moses Mayes BNB Slammin Jack Stephan Franke JSB Blue Quarter Wassabi Xavier Rudd Gomez Recipe Cake David Byrne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooly Posted December 10, 2004 Report Share Posted December 10, 2004 waaaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyy too many to count, even too many to remember, maybe its because i work at the headiest bar in town, im blessed to see great tunes every damn weekend, whether i like it or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purple foot Posted December 10, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2004 fu©k totally forgot about earl scruggs. fu©king legend! i just watched his fingers move the whole time. can't beleive he's still picking away at 80. I can only hope to be walking when i'm that old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meggo Posted December 10, 2004 Report Share Posted December 10, 2004 sucks that you can't have it both ways eh houston! i was singin that same song when i lived in victoria... when i was there, i was happy and i wouldn't have changed it, but i did miss the music like crazy. it is definitely a treat to have good live music happening within a few hours drive. highlights for my year: nero - every show i got out to - i have never ever even had an 'okay' time at a nero show, it is always AWESOME at least. the slip in montreal x 2 - tooooooo much fuuuuuuun! stephen franke - anyone who comes from victoria is A+ in my books - what a stand up guy - and it was wonderful to see my favourite band from vic reincarnated!!! the dead [or, for the sloth, 'the other ones'] - at darien lake this summer. my first time seeing them under that moniker, and they played my favourite goddamn dead song [sugaree], as well as bobby doing an acoustic 'blackbird' and closing with 'ripple', holy fack, could this little girl ask for anything more? throw warren haynes into the mix, and FAGGEDABOUDEE! so, yup. those were my faves. kimock was great i think, but i went a little overboard that show and i don't recall much. allman brothers i miss terribly and i'm making it a goal to catch them next summer. edit to add: holy mack! i forgot two of my big highlights [which were directly b/c of bouche & ms hux, one way or another] - prince in detroit this summer - WOW!!! and soel, the french band at bluesfest. again - wow!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purple foot Posted December 10, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2004 yeah I can't complain. There is still a lot of good stuff that comes through here. it makes you appreciate the quality acts more when you have to wait a few weeks in between shows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swan Posted December 11, 2004 Report Share Posted December 11, 2004 I had a great year for shows. I saw a wide variety of shows. Check out some of these shows - Van Halen, Madonna, Alice Cooper, Tragically Hip * 4, Merle Haggard, Phish (Saratoga/Coventry), DMB, The Dead, Prince * 2, BB King, Jack Johnson, Rush, Wilco, The Hives, Brian Wilson, Jazz Fest in New Orleans, Bob Dylan, 50 Cent, David Bowie, Gov't Mule's 10th Anniversary, Bridge School Benefits, Drive By Truckers, Grady, Beastie Boys, Moe., John Fogerty, Velvet Revolver. All of them were great for different reasons. I try to keep an open mind and take in different kinds of music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted December 11, 2004 Report Share Posted December 11, 2004 - Sonic Youth, Capital Music Hall, OttawaHey Low Roller, how was this show? I missed it and any subsequent talk about it. What did they play? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaMike Posted December 11, 2004 Report Share Posted December 11, 2004 Lanois,Moody Blues,50 cent,Bela Fleck,John Hiatt,Kimockx2,Little Feat,Herbie Hancock,Deadx4,Warren Haynesx2,Yes,Allmansx3,Mulex3,Moe,Dylanx4,Hot Tuna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarahbelle Posted December 11, 2004 Report Share Posted December 11, 2004 I guess my favourites were Antibalas!!! Once in Hamilton, once in Victoria Om Festival.. never been, wanted to go for ever moe. I love seeing moe soooo much! Finally saw Hayden after wanting to see him since I was like 16! Wassabi, renewed.. still lotsa good vibes! Erin Smith Band... now they are all off on their own paths but they rock soo much live! I've seen soo many shows that I've enjoyed...Hamilton rocks for that.. This was a year that I learned a lot about music.. got more into reggae, dub and afrobeat and checkin em out live is one way it helped me to find out about new stuff. woot woot! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted December 11, 2004 Report Share Posted December 11, 2004 The Jimmy Swift Band (couple of times)James BrownJacksoulGod Made Me FunkyKing SunshineContact (couple of times)Blue QuarterGrand Theft Bus (couple times)Evolve Music FestivalCome Togeter 04' 1 and 3BlueGrass Wednesday at The Dollar.. (at least once a month)Moe. (Opera House)Steve Kimock Band (Opera House)Brad Meldau Phish - (Saratoga)Hot Toddy (couple times)Ani DiFranco (Buffalo)Michael Franti and SpearheadThat One Guy (CMTF, Guelph, Toronto, Kingston)The Slip (Toronto, Montreal)The New Deal (TO Jazz Festival)Bela Fleck (Hamilton 420/TOJAZZ Festival)Fat Cats (couple of times)Caution Jam (couple of times)Nero (couple of times)Jomomma (couple of times)John Butler TrioRheostaticsPhix Steve Kimock BandRobert Randolph & The Family Band (Opera House)The Duo (El Mocambo)Little FeatDiesel Dog (couple of times)Stephen Franke & The Noises From The Toolshed (couple of times)Carlo Del JuncoRose Garland Uncle SethTalaNew Shady GrooveKevin Breit and the Sister EuclidWassabi CollectiveKobayashiAddison Groove ProjectCharlie Hunter w/DJ LogicIntergalatic Faerie FunkSoulivePreswonManitoba (now Caribou) TelefunkDJ Lorin BassnectarMayor McCAMoses Mayes (a couple of times)VorczaMichael BreckerMetric SystemQuartertonesPhat ConductorElectricianKaejemaDuane AndrewsFat JebusTalaSlamin' JackJason CollettEmily HainesGolden DogsAndy StockyanskiWord PeopleCavernSmokestackMr. Something Something (couple of times)WiserChillin' RoomDrivewayMystic CaravanGratefully Deadicated SoundsystemGolden DogsBurt Neilson Band (couple of times)VanderparkWhite Cowboy OklahomaNathan WileyMatt Mays & El TorpedoSubrythm and a pile of other indie bands too small the mention.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Low Roller Posted December 12, 2004 Report Share Posted December 12, 2004 - Sonic Youth, Capital Music Hall, Ottawa Hey Low Roller, how was this show? I missed it and any subsequent talk about it. What did they play? Honestly, I don't really remember what they played. I'm not very familiar with their catalogue despite the fact that I respect them as a band tremendously. I think they played mostly new tunes from their recent album, however some older tunes did crop up from what I remember. Sorry for being absolutely no help whatsoever. :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del Posted December 22, 2004 Report Share Posted December 22, 2004 Mostly club gigs, a few "big" shows: nero umpteen times, but still never enough The Slip's first Montreal show Kimock in Toronto Cavern/Phix in Toronto Prince in Toronto Bela Fleck in Hamilton/Ottawa nero/Xavier Rudd/Galactic/moe. in Buffalo Diesel Dog a bunch this summer Evolve 5 - Slip/BNB/Luther Wright/Spearhead/GTB/JSB/Stephen Franke/etc. BNB in Ottawa JSB at Dave & Lara's wedding, plus a few more times GTB a bunch of times Smokestack in Hamilton Wassabi Collective - 2 nights London/T.O./Hamilton/CTMF moe. in Ottawa and Montreal The Slip in Toronto/Hamilton/Montreal (2nd time) CTMF twice Drums & Tuba in Toronto/Hamilton Comfort Station in Ottawa Contact in Ottawa Ghost Town twice - Diesel Dog/The Riderless/??? GTB/DJ Logic in Hamilton a bunch more I'm forgetting... Highlights? All The Slip, nero, Drums & Tuba and Diesel Dog shows. moe. Ottawa, Kimock, BNB at Evolve and seeing Prince, 'cause he's a legend... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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