Part two of my summer of concerts continues at Rogers Place, a mere four days after Duran Duran in almost the same seat, for Counting Crows and Matchbox 20 and their co-headlining tour: A Brief History of Everything.
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I live for music, travelling and social justice... not necessarily in that order, but often all at the same time.
In Search of Paper Gods. Duran Duran in Edmonton
So when the ultimate 80s synth band Rock Gods, Duran Duran, announced they were coming to my town, I jumped at the chance to see these Wild Boys live. I mean, come on, Notorious, Rio, Hungry Like a Wolf!!?? Live!? Simon Le Bon, Nick Rhodes, John Taylor, and Roger Taylor in the flesh? Delivering the tunes of my hey day? How could I not go? What kind of fangirl/Searcher of Rod Gods would I be if I didn’t go???
A Fangirl’s Guide to U2’s Dublin
If you are looking for a list of U2 sites to visit in and around Dublin, Ireland, this is the post for you! Map included!
Achtung! U2 Sites in Berlin
This post is all about Berlin and its U2 must see sites. Complete with map and photos.
15 Canadian Rock Gods for Canada’s 150
In celebration of 150 years of Canadian awesomeness, it seems appropriate to write a post on my Canadian Rock Gods. But how can I possibly narrow down the list to 15?! Some are no-brainers – you say “Canadian Rock Gods” and I will immediately shout out ‘The Tea Party!” and “The Tragically Hip!” Seriously, Canada would disown me, denounce me, kick me out and likely non-apologetically beat me with hockey sticks if The Hip were not on my list…
I am Not a Robot: The 10 Commandments for Surviving Ticketmaster and Getting Your Dream Tickets Online
Ten tips and tricks for buying tickets on Ticketmaster (or other online venders) to high demand concerts and shows.
“If We Don’t Organize, We Agonize”: Finding the Socio-Political Messaging in U2’s The Joshua Tree Tour 2017
Ok. Time to get serious here. My first three shows for the U2 The Joshua Tree Tour 2017 are now […]
Pedestals and Nector of The Rock Gods: U2 Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, CA May 17, 2017
I may have a bit of a pedestal for U2… After all, Rock Gods and pedestals go hand in hand, […]
A Sort of Homecoming: U2’s The Joshua Tree Tour, Vancouver, May 12, 2017
* Be fair warned, there be #U2TheJoshuaTree2017 concert spoilers below * Well, one thing about being on a plane that […]
Girlfriend Got Bass (Guitar): Eve Hell, Calgary’s Own Rock Goddess
Today’s post is brought to you by the letter Eve and the number Hell. The first Rock Goddess of my […]
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