May 17, 2013
Fleetwood Mac – Saddledome, Calgary – May 17, 2013 Rumours (1977) is one of those rare albums with no skips. Perfect then, perfect now, it’s a true classic—not just for those who were there when
April 2, 2013
Bon Jovi in Calgary — A Night Without Richie Sambora An hour ticked by before Bon Jovi finally hit the stage in Calgary. For a band known for punctuality, the delay raised eyebrows. Then
March 19, 2013
An evening with Bob Seger Calgary Saddledome March 19, 2013 Bob Seger was among the legends who developed my taste for rock music. He brought his hits to Calgary Saddledome on March 19, 2013 and
November 12, 2009
KISS w. opener Buckcherry Calgary Saddledome Nov 12, 2009 The night kicked off with Buckcherry, who delivered a solid ten-song set. Their pop radio pleasing hit ‘Sorry’ set the tone to their closing ‘Crazy Bitch;—a
October 3, 2008
Joe Satriani’s October 3, 2008 stop at Calgary’s Jack Singer Concert Hall was one of those nights that stubbornly refuses to be filed under “forgettable.” The hall itself — widely regarded as one of North
October 1, 2008
Show opener of the night, Jim Cuddy, even without Blue Rodeo, is Blue Rodeo. His voice defines the band, and in many ways, it defines a piece of Canadian music itself. Like Great Big Sea,
February 15, 2008
John Mellencamp w. opener Tom Cochrane (CAN) Calgary Saddledome February 15, 2008 Opening act Tom Cochrane was eager to take the crowd down memory lane, and the Canadian veteran knew exactly how to fire
March 27, 2007
Eric Clapton w. opener Robert Cray Scotia Saddledome Calgary, Canada March 27, 2007 Robert Cray - has been on my playlists for a while, with his bluesy, funky guitar playing and those cutting, soulful vocals.