What do you get when you combine the finest song writing today, phenomenal guitar licks and the best real country voice of our time? Chris Stapleton is the complete package. I’m glad he gave up his job as a song writer to pursue his own musical path. More on his show later in the review.
Recent Posts by Mike Scott
Imagine Dragons: Music Is Therapy
The return of live music to Rogers Place arena in Edmonton could not have found a better band for the inaugural kick off. The feel good, feel better when you’re down, lift you up music of Imagine Dragons was the perfect prescription to shake off the past two years.
Big Star Small Stage
The stage is simple; adorned with a few stools, a guitar rack, a piano and some music stands holding the nights setlist. A light setup for one of Canada’s top entertainers. I knew right away we would be in for something special tonight.
Darkness Descends Upon Edmonton
A postponed tour, a new album and rejuvenated energy after not being on the road for quite some time led to a great party in Edmonton at Union Hall as The Darkness continues it’s long awaited North American tour.
The Darkness Descends Upon Canada in support of Motorheart
The Darkness were one of the first bands to bring back ‘70s arena rock with classic AOR FM radio sounds. Fast forward almost 20 years later and the Darkness are back with a solid hard driving new outing, Motorheart. Their North American tour supporting this album has just kicked off with several dates in Western Canada and the obligatory stop in Toronto.
Tebey/Nice Horse: One unforgettable night together
Tebey’s Shotgun Rider tour stopped off recently at the Shell Theatre in Fort Saskatchewan with guests Nice Horse.
Gogo and Marriner Stop Off In St. Albert
A couple of chairs on an unassuming stage, a few guitars scattered around, a case full of harmonicas and a crowd of just over one hundred brave souls sets the tone for the return of live music to the Arden Theatre in St. Albert this past Friday night. David Gogo and Steve Marriner were welcomed with enthusiastic applause as they sat down to play.
Together Again? Damn Straight
Live music has returned to Alberta. The Together Again concert series continued this weekend at The Edmonton Exhibition Lands, formally known as Expo Centre.
Winning Weeknd At the 50th JUNO Awards
Winners announced for The 50th Annual JUNO Awards, highlighting Canada’s important musical achievements. The Weeknd sweeps the JUNOS taking home five awards. Jann Arden performed from Calgary’s National Music Centre following her induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame by the legendary Anne Murray. The Tragically Hip received the 2021 Humanitarian Award and delivered a stunning performance alongside indie-pop icon Feist and Shawn Mendes took home JUNO Fan Choice.
City of Sound Silent Empire Update
While we mired in Covid restrictions last summer, one demigoddess was fighting her own battle one song at a time as City of Sound’s Silent Empire was released slowly over 2020.
