by Joe | Jan 18, 2023 | Concerts, Personal Blog
In the winter of 2005, I took an elective course called 20th Century Popular Music History. I was STOKED for this course. It was an evening course and I got to take it with my buddy and bandmate, Erik, so even better. Music, whether playing it, writing it, or...
by Joe | Jan 10, 2022 | Concerts, Personal Blog
Concert Tickets are a Great Gift In 2009, when Michaela and I started courting, we had already shared a great deal about our favourite bands and singers. On Michaela’s list was a Canadian indie rock duo (who now have become worldwide famous pop stars), Tegan and...
by Joe | Jan 18, 2021 | Concerts, Other Bands, Personal Blog
Bucket List Most music fans have a bucket list of bands and artists they want to see before they die. I honestly can’t say AC/DC was specifically on that list, but in the spring of 2015, I had convinced myself and my wife, Michaela, that this was an opportunity...
by Joe | Oct 12, 2020 | Concerts, Personal Blog
Healthy in Paranoid Times Canadian Tour Closer OLP When I started getting into rock and alternative music in Grade 7/8, the first modern band I gravitated towards was Our Lady Peace. Their Clumsy record was released in 97 and was all over MuchMusic. Superman’s...
by Joe | Aug 12, 2020 | Concerts, Personal Blog
PMac, Live… A Dream Come True Backstory on Why Paul McCartney The Beatles are my favourite band. Their music, their movies, their stories, interviews, and books have given me so much joy and entertainment. I’ve learned life lessons from them and they are...
by Joe | Aug 2, 2020 | Concerts, Other Bands, Personal Blog
July 9, 2005 Molson Amphitheatre in Toronto. My first outdoor rock concert, my first away from home rock concert and I got to see 2 of my all-time favourite bands in 1 night. My Winston Brigby bandmate and good friend, Alex Vance (Sandy) and another good friend from...
