Once again, it's year end list time, and once again, I'm kicking things off with a list that no one can quibble with but me and my wife (who goes to all the same concerts I go to). We made it to 11 concerts this year, a personal best, and not bad considering that most bands I listen to don't come to Calgary, choosing to view the Canadian portion of their tours as two or three cities (Toronto, Montreal, and maybe Vancouver). If I lived in those cities, I think I'd being going to shows every other week, as live music is probably the best thing there is in the world (other than puppies).
10. Brand New at Mac Hall (U of C) - This was one of our first concert of the year, so part of the reason it falls to ten is that it's the furthest in my memory. But the bigger reason is that we actually missed the first few songs in Brand New's set. I've grown pretty tired of the whole waiting around forever for the main act to take the stage bit, especially when the opening act is unknown to me. …
10. Brand New at Mac Hall (U of C) - This was one of our first concert of the year, so part of the reason it falls to ten is that it's the furthest in my memory. But the bigger reason is that we actually missed the first few songs in Brand New's set. I've grown pretty tired of the whole waiting around forever for the main act to take the stage bit, especially when the opening act is unknown to me. …
