My Concert Weekend

[Triple S]

Last night - John Fogerty and Colin James. Went mainly for Colin, but Fogerty was great! 66 years old - man, that guy has energy, looks and sounds good. And his drummer is phenomenal (I recall some mention of him on here before).

Rest of the weekend - lots of awesome (mostly Canadian ) rock - Kick Axe, Nazareth, Helix (gimme' an R-O-C-K ), Steppenwolf, Streetheart and more - and the one I'm most looking forward to, the amazing Pat Travers.

I think I may just need more than Monday off to recover

[KenTheDude]

I saw Fogerty about 4 or 5 years ago when he opened for Mellencamp. Went mainly to see Mellencamp but when all was said & done, I enjoyed Fogerty WAY better. You're right, he has awesome energy on stage. I lost a lot of respect for Mellencamp when he left the stage for 20 minutes so we could watch his politically charged video messages on the big screen. Definitely NOT a place for that crap and not what I paid my money for.

[conversationpc]

I lost a lot of respect for Mellencamp when he left the stage for 20 minutes so we could watch his politically charged video messages on the big screen. Definitely NOT a place for that crap and not what I paid my money for.

I would be so pissed if I spent money on a show and that happened, even if it was from a perspective that I agree with. I don't go to concerts to hear a political message.

[AR]

My next week is pretty full:

Tonight - Pat Benatar/Dennis DeYoung
Sunday - Peter Frampton
Tuesday - Michael McDonald/Boz Scaggs
Friday - Frontiers (if it isn't cancelled)
Saturday - Ted Nugent

[Moon Beam]

Last night - John Fogerty and Colin James. Went mainly for Colin, but Fogerty was great! 66 years old - man, that guy has energy, looks and sounds good. And his drummer is phenomenal (I recall some mention of him on here before).

Rest of the weekend - lots of awesome (mostly Canadian ) rock - Kick Axe, Nazareth, Helix (gimme' an R-O-C-K ), Steppenwolf, Streetheart and more - and the one I'm most looking forward to, the amazing Pat Travers.

I think I may just need more than Monday off to recover

Smiley I am seeing this post.
Happy you had a good time.
Did Mr Fogerty do this one?..... http://youtu.be/rA1n4oOYLfY

[Saint John]

Great shit, right here:

Canadians could’ve had French cuisine, British culture, and American technology. Instead, they chose French technology, British cuisine, and American culture. Just think about that.

Canadians blame Americans for negative influences in their culture. Okay, let’s think about this; this is a country that wants to legalize pot. Not to mention, it’s a country founded by convicts of European governments. And they say those of us south of the border are a problem.

Because you all not only suffer an inferiority complex, you also suffer an identity crisis. The Japanese agree...Canadians copy every American image, only they look cheap doing it.

For it being your "national pastime" you losers can't keep a decent team within your borders. But, really, who would want to live there? Two sucky teams that moved to the US (the Nordiques and Jets) improved upon their relocation. The teams remaining in Canada are no longer contenders. Luongooooooooooooo. Furthermore, in a desperate attempt to save the CFL by increasing revenue, they expanded into the US, where the league promptly died. Sorry, we don't enjoy second rate losers.

If Terrorists bombed Ottawa would the rest of the world fucking care? Of course not. Does anyone even know Ottawa is in Canada? And if they do, they still wouldn't care.

Bryan Adams and Celine Dion?

Allegiance to the QUEEN!...you're aware she has no real power right? What kind of faggot shit is that?

While sucking at any sport that takes real athletic talent, the curling team does quite well(if you call that a sport).

America has been keeping your economy afloat for the past 20 years. If we hadn't then we'd be calling you Northern Mexico.

Canadians! The bastard children of the French!

[JohnH]

Caught Fogerty- first time (which sucks it's been so long, been a fan for decades) two months ago on the beach in Dana Point, CA. He hits every note from every album, the band is not tuned down, fantastic band and drummer of course- Kenny Aronoff. He still has it. What was also cool was just a couple of days later Aronoff was in my office (I work for one of his equipment mfgs) so I was able to talk to him about the show. He's the coolest!

[SherriBerry]

Great shit, right here:

Canadians could’ve had French cuisine, British culture, and American technology. Instead, they chose French technology, British cuisine, and American culture. Just think about that.

Canadians blame Americans for negative influences in their culture. Okay, let’s think about this; this is a country that wants to legalize pot. Not to mention, it’s a country founded by convicts of European governments. And they say those of us south of the border are a problem.

Because you all not only suffer an inferiority complex, you also suffer an identity crisis. The Japanese agree...Canadians copy every American image, only they look cheap doing it.

For it being your "national pastime" you losers can't keep a decent team within your borders. But, really, who would want to live there? Two sucky teams that moved to the US (the Nordiques and Jets) improved upon their relocation. The teams remaining in Canada are no longer contenders. Luongooooooooooooo. Furthermore, in a desperate attempt to save the CFL by increasing revenue, they expanded into the US, where the league promptly died. Sorry, we don't enjoy second rate losers.

If Terrorists bombed Ottawa would the rest of the world fucking care? Of course not. Does anyone even know Ottawa is in Canada? And if they do, they still wouldn't care.

Bryan Adams and Celine Dion?

Allegiance to the QUEEN!...you're aware she has no real power right? What kind of faggot shit is that?

While sucking at any sport that takes real athletic talent, the curling team does quite well(if you call that a sport).

America has been keeping your economy afloat for the past 20 years. If we hadn't then we'd be calling you Northern Mexico.

Canadians! The bastard children of the French!

Were you always this idiotic or did you have to take lessons?

[SherriBerry]

Hey Triple S, what were the setlists? And did you record anything you can post?

[Triple S]

Hey Triple S, what were the setlists? And did you record anything you can post?

Have to think about the setlists - but I did record a few from both Colin and Fogerty last night. Just need to edit a bit and I'll try to get them on YouTube sometime.

Tonight we got some Kick Axe and The Headpins recorded. Darby Mills still sounds fantastic. Got some Nazareth too but I won't be keeping that one. We left 3 songs into their set - they were over a half hour late starting and they sucked.

[Triple S]

Last night - John Fogerty and Colin James. Went mainly for Colin, but Fogerty was great! 66 years old - man, that guy has energy, looks and sounds good. And his drummer is phenomenal (I recall some mention of him on here before).

Rest of the weekend - lots of awesome (mostly Canadian ) rock - Kick Axe, Nazareth, Helix (gimme' an R-O-C-K ), Steppenwolf, Streetheart and more - and the one I'm most looking forward to, the amazing Pat Travers.

I think I may just need more than Monday off to recover

Smiley I am seeing this post.
Happy you had a good time.
Did Mr Fogerty do this one?..... http://youtu.be/rA1n4oOYLfY

Hi Moonie - he did indeed! One of my favorites - hoping we got that one recorded.

[Triple S]

Great shit, right here:

Canadians could’ve had French cuisine, British culture, and American technology. Instead, they chose French technology, British cuisine, and American culture. Just think about that.

Canadians blame Americans for negative influences in their culture. Okay, let’s think about this; this is a country that wants to legalize pot. Not to mention, it’s a country founded by convicts of European governments. And they say those of us south of the border are a problem.

Because you all not only suffer an inferiority complex, you also suffer an identity crisis. The Japanese agree...Canadians copy every American image, only they look cheap doing it.

For it being your "national pastime" you losers can't keep a decent team within your borders. But, really, who would want to live there? Two sucky teams that moved to the US (the Nordiques and Jets) improved upon their relocation. The teams remaining in Canada are no longer contenders. Luongooooooooooooo. Furthermore, in a desperate attempt to save the CFL by increasing revenue, they expanded into the US, where the league promptly died. Sorry, we don't enjoy second rate losers.

If Terrorists bombed Ottawa would the rest of the world fucking care? Of course not. Does anyone even know Ottawa is in Canada? And if they do, they still wouldn't care.

Bryan Adams and Celine Dion?

Allegiance to the QUEEN!...you're aware she has no real power right? What kind of faggot shit is that?

While sucking at any sport that takes real athletic talent, the curling team does quite well(if you call that a sport).

America has been keeping your economy afloat for the past 20 years. If we hadn't then we'd be calling you Northern Mexico.

Canadians! The bastard children of the French!

Were you always this idiotic or did you have to take lessons?

My guess is it comes naturally.

[Moon Beam]

Canadians! The bastard children of the French!

Ok that was funny!

Were you always this idiotic or did you have to take lessons?

My guess is it comes naturally.

Also , thanks folks.

[Saint John]

Hey, *I* didn't write it! Just thought I'd liven up the thread a bit.

[AR]

Dennis DeYoung and Pat Benatar both were great last night. A much better show than the boring, overrated U2 concert I saw a few weeks ago.

[Saint John]

Dennis DeYoung and Pat Benatar both were great last night. A much better show than the boring, overrated U2 concert I saw a few weeks ago.

DeYoung has assembled a phenomenal band, and still sings at an extremely high level. Probably as good as anyone from the 70's and 80's out there these days.

[Ehwmatt]

Dennis DeYoung and Pat Benatar both were great last night. A much better show than the boring, overrated U2 concert I saw a few weeks ago.

DeYoung has assembled a phenomenal band, and still sings at an extremely high level. Probably as good as anyone from the 70's and 80's out there these days.

Definitely one of the AOR acts I've enjoyed the most live... really good stuff. How was Pat in specific? She's coming here in a month or so and I might go.

[AR]

Dennis DeYoung and Pat Benatar both were great last night. A much better show than the boring, overrated U2 concert I saw a few weeks ago.

DeYoung has assembled a phenomenal band, and still sings at an extremely high level. Probably as good as anyone from the 70's and 80's out there these days.

Definitely one of the AOR acts I've enjoyed the most live... really good stuff. How was Pat in specific? She's coming here in a month or so and I might go.

Pat was really good, but should have opened. Top notch though. This is a clip from a few weeks ago that's very similar to what we got last night.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8ENuXS03OU

[Deb]

Hey Triple S, what were the setlists? And did you record anything you can post?

Have to think about the setlists - but I did record a few from both Colin and Fogerty last night. Just need to edit a bit and I'll try to get them on YouTube sometime.

Tonight we got some Kick Axe and The Headpins recorded. Darby Mills still sounds fantastic. Got some Nazareth too but I won't be keeping that one. We left 3 songs into their set - they were over a half hour late starting and they sucked.

Nazareth was here last weekend, playing during Stampede Week, missed that one though, sounds like it was a good thing I guess. I had a feeling from the youtubes I've seen that his voice hasn't held up as well as some of my other fave raspy rockers. Shame, cuz I love me some old Nazareth. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_809EZ6bIA

BTW, was Lee Aaron part of that bill?

[Triple S]

Hey Triple S, what were the setlists? And did you record anything you can post?

Have to think about the setlists - but I did record a few from both Colin and Fogerty last night. Just need to edit a bit and I'll try to get them on YouTube sometime.

Tonight we got some Kick Axe and The Headpins recorded. Darby Mills still sounds fantastic. Got some Nazareth too but I won't be keeping that one. We left 3 songs into their set - they were over a half hour late starting and they sucked.

Nazareth was here last weekend, playing during Stampede Week, missed that one though, sounds like it was a good thing I guess. I had a feeling from the youtubes I've seen that his voice hasn't held up as well as some of my other fave raspy rockers. Shame, cuz I love me some old Nazareth. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_809EZ6bIA

BTW, was Lee Aaron part of that bill?

Yes, but she was on Thursday - we were in Vernon at the Fogerty concert that night. Saturday - saw Harlequin, got soaked to the bone and had to leave so we missed Helix and Steppenwolf. Last night was great - lots more delays because of storms but we managed to see The Powder Blues Band (amazing musicians - I was really surprised at how much I enjoyed them), the even more amazing Pat Travers, and Streetheart. And we were video taped for 'Sturgis North - The Movie' - yay, we're going to be famous!