Revisiting the beauty of science

Went to Science World yesterday. It's the first time that I've been there in years. I very much enjoyed the weather and environment room. I didn't much enjoy the mass of kids abusing the displays, and their parents that just stand there and do nothing about it. The parents, who should have a better sense of judgment, are more to blame for their inactions.

I'm looking forward to checking out an IMAX film in the future. That film about the sharks seems rather interesting.

Saw The Weakerthans play at Richards last night. It was an enjoyable and relaxing show. The atmosphere was such a contrast from the night before. The Constantines opened with an energetic set. The two bands were at the end of their tour across Canada, so they all got on stage at the end and closed out the show.

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I rarely get excited for concerts anymore. I've seen almost every band I've wanted to see. One of the few bands that I had yet to see before last night was U2.

I felt an excitement for this show...........an excitement that had been missing in me for a while. And the show didn't disappoint. It's one of the best shows I've ever seen.

Here's the setlist:

City of Blinding Lights
Beautiful Day
Vertigo
Elevation
Gloria
The Ocean / New Year’s Day
Miracle Drug
Sometimes you can’t make it on your own
Love and Peace or Else
Sunday Bloody Sunday
Bullet The Blue Sky
Running to Standstill
Human Rights
Bad
Pride in the name of love
Where the Streets have no name
One

Zoo Station
The Fly
Mysterious Ways

All Because of You
Original of the Species
“40”

The production of the show was amazing. The curtain of lights used as a backdrop was beautiful. The crowd was very appreciative. I think everyone left satisfied.

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The Vogue take 2

I was back at the Vogue last night to catch Puffy AmiYumi. They're a pop-rock duo from Japan. My friend and I were surprised to see such a diverse crowd for the show. Being an all ages show, kids as young as three attended along with their with parents. The band actually has their own show on the cartoon network.

Songs were performed in both japanese and english throughout the evening. During the encore, they covered Green Day's Basket Case and did a great job.

3 more days until U2.

blinding lights

All ages shows are funny.

The Killers were playing at The Vogue last night. The majority of the crowd must have been 16 an under. It's funny to watch them scream in excitement and start crying when the feature band comes out on stage. This notion of celebrity to these fans seem overwhelming. The band must of made a fortune on merchandise sales as almost every kid was sporting their newly purchased Killers shirt and accessory.

The band was on for about an hour. With only one album worth of material to play, that was expected. They sounded tight throughout their performance. They also performed 2 new tracks. It would have been nice to hear them improvise a bit more in their songs, as they stayed pretty similar to the sound of the album.

After the show, it was interesting to hear the underage audience discuss how that was "the best concert ever", considering it was probably their first or second show.

I wish sometimes I was 16 again......No, no I don't.

The Psychopomp

Saw The Tea Party last night. Excellent show. They played for around 2hrs.

Their performance of Psychopomp was haunting. Heaven Coming Down w/ All Along The Watchtower was fantastic. At the end of the second encore, Jeff Martin starts up Back In Black and calls out Todd Kerns to do vocals. A great way to end the evening.

The Four String Song

Went and saw Wil and Pat Steward play last night at The Railway Club. It was my first time there. Pretty small and intimate venue. Wil and Pat have amazing chemistry together. They feed off each other so well.

There were two sets and they played for about 2hrs 30 mins. The last song, and the jam that pursued at the end was incredible. Thanks for a wonderful show guys.

It was nice to meet you Wil. It was a pleasure to talk to you again Pat.

Hitchin' A Ride

About a third of the way into the tour.

The last three days have been adventurous in their own unique ways. Once again, The Dears sounded amazing. Their sound is so tight and captivating. I feel drawn in by each note.

A concert first----> sat on the floor of The Commodore along with everyone else in the room, when the singer of The Soundtrack of Our Lives motioned everyone to have a seat. He then proceeded to walk off the stage and start singing in the audience...if only he had a cordless mic.

David Usher's show was great. Loved the addition of a violinist in the lineup.

Sunny Day + Arts County Fair = Expected Mayhem.

Hitchiker's Thumb + A complete random stranger pulling over to pick us up and drive us to Thunderbird Stadium = Free Ride.

on the road

The tour is underway.

Saw Velvet Revolver last night. Was gonna hang back on the floor, chillax and enjoy the music. I somehow ended up front row. No complaints.

A major reason for going to the show was to finally see Slash play live, so the highlight of the evening would be having Slash solo about 3ft in front of me. I didn't have a camera, but I saved a mental note of the picture in my head.

During the show, anytime that Scott Weiland would sing just in front of me, a sea of energy could be felt against my back. Then a few seconds later, it would be gone.

2 down 14 to go.