What happened to September and October? Yikes. Time really flies when you’re having fun, and have a new child. This weekend we’re heading to the metropolis of Rochester to see Guster live in concert; I can’t hardly wait! This is the Guster record that got me hooked. I saw them open for The Hip in [...]
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Archive.org: Matt Nathanson in Toronto, 2009-08-11
Published by August 19th, 2009 in 2009, Chris and Music. 0 CommentsYou can download my recording of the show by visiting Archive.org, or listen to it with this fancy player!
Last night I enjoyed Matt Nathanson’s performance at The Mod Club… sans Leah & Ewan. My good pal Steve came instead. It was a stellar show from start to finish – much different than his previous shows in Toronto at the El Mo. This was a packed house – hot and sweaty from the get [...]
I’m faced with a dilemma regarding the newest release by The Tragically Hip. Their new album, We Are The Same, which is set for release on April 7 has leaked to the internet. Some jack ass, entrusted by the band, management, etc, has shared their copy with the world. As a fan, I will buy [...]
Matt Nathanson – Live in Niagara Falls, NY
Published by March 21st, 2009 in 2009, Chris and Leah, Music and Travel. 0 CommentsOn Thursday night Leah and I made the trek down the QEW to Niagara Falls. New York. It’s a different world on the US side of the Niagara River. More on this later… The concert took place at the Hard Rock Café, and much to our surprise, the restaurant was closed during the afternoon to [...]
With Apple’s newest release of iTunes they included a feature called “Genius” that creates playlists based on a single song. In my limited experiences with it I am really impressed. Naming something “Genius” (yes that’s with a capital G) is usually a recipe for disappointment, even from Apple. Their Geniuses in the Apple Store at [...]
On Tuesday night I went to the Neil Young concert at Massey Hall… and I’m still on the high! First of all Massey Hall is an amazing venue. Secondly we had great seats. Thirdly he performed a wicked set: Acoustic Set From Hank To Hendrix Ambulance Blues Sad Movies A Man Needs A Maid Try [...]
Yep! That was me on E! Channel Tonight
Published by November 11th, 2007 in 2007, Chris and Music. 1 CommentEarlier this evening I made my major network debut on the show Tribute Bands as a “superfan” of The Tragically Hip. The show was filmed in early June, and I was invited to the thriving metropolis of Tweed, Ontario to critique a Hip cover band.It was good fun, despite being more than a little odd seeing [...]
REVIEW: Matt Nathanson at the El Mocambo
Published by October 9th, 2007 in 2007, Chris, Goin' Out and Music. 0 CommentsLast night we went to the Matt Nathanson concert at the El Mocambo with Trevor & Dana, and Nicole. This was Leah and Nicole’s first Matt experience and he did not disappoint! Despite the nearly oppresive heat and humidity in the club, Matt and his band put on a rockin’ show that lasted nearly two [...]
