Upcoming Concerts

[Lt.Spears]

Went to Hedley last night,

The opening 3 acts all sucked IMO.

Hedley was awesome, they are very very good live.

[flameswin]

Went to Hedley last night,

The opening 3 acts all sucked IMO.

Hedley was awesome, they are very very good live.

How full was the Dome?

[rubecube]

How many 13 year-old girls were there?

fyp.

[troutman]

What/Who is Hedley?

[Magnum PEI]

Hedley was awesome, they are very very good live.Green text?


Austra side project Trust is playing Sled Island, I'll probably check that out.

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[Kryzsky]

What/Who is Hedley?

Some dip#### from Vancouver who was somehow involved with Canadian Idol of some other awful kareoke TV show. Have seen a video clip of a gimmick song called "Kaching", horrible song along the lines of "Pretty Fly for a White Guy".

[Lt.Spears]

How full was the Dome?

Too many 13 year old girls, Mean age was probably 13 though... oh well, i liked it.

Lots of people though, i would guess about 7-8K.

[Street Pharmacist]

What/Who is Hedley?

A band that played during the first intermission of an Oilers game a few years back and got loudly booed

[jaydorn]

What/Who is Hedley?

Nice try troutman (http://www.hedley.ca/), you know full well about Hedley.

http://www.hedley.ca/hedley-logo.jpg (http://www.hedley.ca/)

[chalms04]

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/564560_10150730384225862_19642820861_11781632_8412 13_n.jpg

http://gifs.gifbin.com/042009/1239788892_jizz-in-my-pants.gif

[sclitheroe]

I noticed the other day that Buddy Guy is scheduled to play Calgary in late September:
http://www.buddyguy.net/tour

[getbak]

I noticed the other day that Buddy Guy is scheduled to play Calgary in late September:
http://www.buddyguy.net/tour
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[East Coast Flame]

Osheaga is such a fantastic festival. I went last year and had a blast. Picked up my tickets yesterday! It doesn't take much to get me to Montreal.

Avicii is playing the dome July 3rd...crazy. DJ's really are the new rock stars.

[GreenLantern]

Man... frick.

Thats a good line up.

[Gundo]

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Avicii is playing the dome July 3rd...crazy. DJ's really are the new rock stars.

Its starting to kind of turn that way but Avicii is far from Dome material.... something just doesnt seem right about that.

[iLoveLamp]

I would never see a DJ in an arena if I wasn't on the floor. Just ssems totally pointless otherwise

[IgnitedSoul]

The crazy Finns of Apocalyptica will be coming out to western Canada! :D

Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary (May 25th at Mac Hall), and Saskatoon.

Cello metal? Everyone should go, fun for the whole family.

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[vektor]

I'm seeing them , they are extremely talented musicians. Can't wait.

[icarus]

Osheaga looks awesome.

I'm booked in for Optimus Alive (http://www.optimusalive.com/en/lineup/lineup)on the beach in Lisbon, which should be good.

[kermitology]

Brand New is coming to Calgary August 10. The Devil and God are Raging Inside Me is one of the best albums I've ever heard.

http://brandnew.frontgatetickets.com/

Tickets are $35 and it's at Mac Hall. I've been dying to see these guys play live.

[Mass_nerder]

Wow, The Reigning Sound is playing Sled Island :whaa:
I would kill to see them :(

[DownInFlames]

Wow, The Reigning Sound is playing Sled Island :whaa:
I would kill to see them :(

I'm pretty stoked to see them. The lineup just keeps getting better.

One of the things I missed the most by not going last year was the comedians. They've got some good ones this year too. Tim Heidecker and Natasha Leggaro should be fun to see.

[iLoveLamp]

I almost flew to Toronto to see And So I Watch You From Afar the first time they toured in North America. I never in my wildest dreams thought they would play here, let alone as soon as June. I would pay the full price of the festival pass just to see them

[SaskaBushFire]

This is an Alberta based forum, so there has to be some country fans here...

http://www.cravencountryjamboree.com/?s=5

Allan Jackson!

[MissTeeks]

Garth Brooks is playing at Stampede on July 12! Tickets details come out on Tuesday, next week. I saw him in Vegas last year and he was so good. I'm super excited.

[Lt.Spears]

This year's Stampede lineup looks excellent.

[The Goon]

Garth Brooks is playing at Stampede on July 12! Tickets details come out on Tuesday, next week. I saw him in Vegas last year and he was so good. I'm super excited.

Holy crap! That's a huge get for the Stampede.

[malcolmk14]

This year's Stampede lineup looks excellent.

Where can I find it?

[SaskaBushFire]

... well so much for Craven, that one show demolishes the entire line up! Garth you beautiful man you.

[troutman]

http://cs.calgarystampede.com/music/

Not much announced so far.

[Realtor 1]

My thoughts on the stampede and bringing Garth in...

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I as well saw him in Vegas, was somewhat let down at the lack of his own stuff being played granted I had a couple more drinks than I wanted and totally regret drinking at all for the show.

[drew24]

Iron & Wine is coming to Calgary folk fest. Pretty sure that seals it for me going this year.

[LorraineD]

I'm looking forward to see Florence and the Machine concert on April, 15 in Idaho! She's a great singer, I love her voice so much.

[krazycanuck]

the Garth Brooks show is such a massive deal for Calgary. Not only will you get people coming in from across Alberta for the show, but people will come in from across the world to see Garth. Hopefully the Stampede has more than just the one show planned. He could easily do 5 or 6, if not more.

[iLoveLamp]

I'm looking forward to see Florence and the Machine concert on April, 15 in Idaho! She's a great singer, I love her voice so much.

This is relevant

[East Coast Flame]

Red Hot Chili Peppers are coming to the dome in November.

[likwid888]

Anyone aware of a presale for RHCP tickets? They go on sale next week, but I think they usually have a presale as well.

[The Goon]

Garth Brooks tickets on sale 4/14 at 10:00am MDT. You'll have to be on the ball for this one.

[malcolmk14]

$62 for any seat in the Saddledome.

[MissTeeks]

Holy hell that is cheap. And makes tickets a whole lot harder to get. Limit of 6 as well.

[king_amonte]

So pumped for RHCP, saw them in 03 and 06 and were bith awesome shows!!!!

[Realtor 1]

Correct me if I am wrong but Garth always did the flat rate tickets. He doesnt believe money should buy close seats but instead, everyone should have a chance at sitting close.
(Vegas was different because he didnt have the final say on it)

Also, Garth was known in the past to announce additional shows so I am thinking its a sure thing for the Stampede. I wouldnt be surprised to see at least 4. Either way, I am on my computer at 945 am this Saturday ensuring everything is ready to go.

[malcolmk14]

You and me both, buddy. You and me both.

[Arsenal14]

Also, Garth was known in the past to announce additional shows so I am thinking its a sure thing for the Stampede. I wouldnt be surprised to see at least 4. Either way, I am on my computer at 945 am this Saturday ensuring everything is ready to go.

The next two nights the dome is booked for Johnny Reid and then Brad Paisley so it would have to be earlier. I'd be somewhat surprised if there are more added, but hope there are. More concerts means a better chance I'll manage to get tickets for one.

[malcolmk14]

How is it even possible that not one set of tickets or single ticket came up right at 10 AM?

[MickMcGeough]

How is it even possible that not one set of tickets or single ticket came up right at 10 AM?
Hi. Welcome to Ticketmaster!

[likwid888]

Well that was an epic failure. Hopefully they announce more dates.

[iggnuef]

How is it even possible that not one set of tickets or single ticket came up right at 10 AM?

I know, happened to me too! WTF??

[malcolmk14]

116 tickets available on stubhub before they even went on sale at 10.

What a fataing joke.

[burning_acid1]

I know, happened to me too! WTF??

Happened to me too... think ticketmaster made a mistake?

[WhiteTiger]

No kidding. I just finished trying for 10 minutes to get just 2 tickets, I got through right away at 10:01, and it was already 'sold out'? WTF?

[underGRADFlame]

brutal... just brutal

[no_joke]

Same here. Screw Ticketmaster. Also saw that plenty (100+) available on Stubhub already. Where did all the tickets go?

[Boblobla]

####ing garbage. I hate ticketmaster.

[Vena]

No luck either. I got int right away.

I would love to know if someone got tickets this morning on Ticketmaster this morning.

[WhiteTiger]

No luck either. I got int right away.

I would love to know if someone got tickets this morning on Ticketmaster this morning.

Apparently a bunch of Stubhub resellers did... :ph34r:

[malcolmk14]

Plenty of people did according to Twitter.

[Raekwon]

what a bunch of crap

[IronDave]

Yeah that rattles my cage, if I've go two screens going I should be able to get something, anything!

[MickMcGeough]

Ticketmaster's servers do some weird time release process (almost always releasing a few crap tickets, then a bit better later, then a bit better later) to try to maximize ticket sales. I assumed for a sure sell-out that might not happen but I'm assuming it has.

I recommend trying intermittently but the Ticketmaster servers will ban your IP without warning for 48 hours if they decide you've hit the page too much.

[Kybosh]

We had a fleet of people trying all numbers of tickets and didn't even get a nibble. Such crap.

[anyonebutedmonton]

Same here... shut out

[surferguy]

yeah same here....not one whiff of a ticket...

[MickMcGeough]

Yeah, I had 5 people hammering refresh at 9:59 and not even a single.

[Raekwon]

seriously an artist releases tickets at a great price and all these people/companies jack the prices up and buy them all out. what a joke

[anyonebutedmonton]

seriously an artist releases tickets at a great price and all these people/companies jack the prices up and buy them all out. what a joke

Exactly, almost wish they started at $200/seat

[Kybosh]

I just can't believe that you couldn't even get a single ticket at 10 am. I don't think I've ever seen that before.

[spydermal]

I also failed.

[SuperMatt18]

Something is up with the system when not even a single will pop up, it's impossible.

I wonder if Garth realizes the whole cheap ticket thing actually encourages scalpers.

[kipperfan]

Yep, failure for me too, seems a bit weird none of us got a sniff!?

[woob]

4 people trying online and phone, no tickets.

[Raekwon]

yeah 5 of us trying and we tried singles and never even saw a seat.

[anyonebutedmonton]

I got a single that popped up, but it was behind the stage and I wanted a pair

[malcolmk14]

I guess with half a million people trying, not everyone can get tickets.

[Nammer403]

Some idiot on stub hub is selling 4 tickets for $10k each
http://bit.ly/HTXdfG

[newts]

got 24, all on Stub Hub now. 2% discount for CP members.

edit: maybe I should have green texted that. stop PM'ing me.

[Boblobla]

This is pretty frustrating. Hopefully they release another day or something

[Kybosh]

At least the Canucks are still down 2-0.

[WhiteTiger]

No one I know even got a whiff of a ticket. But hey, Prices on Stubhub have jumped to $1600 now... :rolleyes:

I have to admit that I hadn't expected to get any. With as many people trying as would be, I'd have been surprised. But I'm still a bit disappointed (and I like GB, but no way am I paying that kind of money to see him.)

[surferguy]

well time for the twitter bomb of ticketmaster... what # should be use?

[malcolmk14]

Favourite captcha security phrase so far: raviata toblo

sounds delicious!

[Lt.Spears]

Didn't think i had a shot at getting any... Ooh well.

[Hesla]

We had no luck at 10 am. But at 10:10 am i tried again and got 4 Press level seats

[malcolmk14]

Captcha security phrase: Rolown Dondat. People in the northeast are voting for that guy!

[surferguy]

Here is what I went with...


dear @ticketmaster (https://twitter.com/#%21/ticketmaster), feel free to die in the fire #garthbrooks (https://twitter.com/#%21/search/%23garthbrooks) is standing outside of. #10amreleasemyass (https://twitter.com/#%21/search/%2310amreleasemyass) #yyc (https://twitter.com/#%21/search/%23yyc)

[woob]

Haha are you still trying, malcolm?

[malcolmk14]

What's the point?

All of the tickets were probably sold corporately, weeks ago, through esurvus or whatever.

I bet there were a couple hundred tickets available for release at 10 AM today.

That's just the way it goes, I guess.

[woob]

Yeah, best bet now is to win them or get corp tickets. Or pay $500 on eBay

[Kybosh]

Ticketmaster,

I'll be out walking my dog later if you want to come kick me in the balls again.

Sincerely,

Me

[rd_aaron]

7 people trying and not even a single.

[Raekwon]

Now lets see Chris Gaines tickets sell out that fast

[surferguy]

Hahaha - I just heard the fiance on the phone giving the gears to ticketmaster customer service. I guess the show sold out in 5s according to the service rep.

[Raekwon]

Hahaha - I just heard the fiance on the phone giving the gears to ticketmaster customer service. I guess the show sold out in 5s according to the service rep.

Its sad but makes sense. 19,000 seats 6 per sale thats about 3000 sales only if they all bought 6. Not much of a chance getting tickets.

[Deegee]

Wife and her friend got theirs on Stubhub. They are pretty excited. They paid lots. :bag:

[Boblobla]

lol 19000, there were probably 4000 available

[DownInFlames]

The last two pages of this thread have been far more entertaining to me than a Garth Brooks concert could ever be. Thanks for that.

[Boblobla]

stub hub the day the tickets go on sale? no thanks.

[The Goon]

Just brutal. What an awful system.

[Hesla]

Wife and her friend got theirs on Stubhub. They are pretty excited. They paid lots. :bag:

Likely better to wait until a few weeks before the show.. prices will have come down alot by then.

Also try Kijiji day of as people all of a sudden have something come up and have to dump their tickets in a hurry.

[Deegee]

Likely better to wait until a few weeks before the show.. prices will have come down alot by then.

Also try Kijiji day of as people all of a sudden have something come up and have to dump their tickets in a hurry.

Reason and rational thinking suddenly disappeared with them! :)

[Shasta Beast]

Just going to post this again:

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Ticketmaster/livenation specifically sets aside large amounts of tickets to be sold by a third party through stubhub, especially for big names like Garth Brooks. Obviously there is a lot more money to be split through this scam, none going to the artist. This is why so many tickets are available immediately on stubhub everytime, they aren't even subtle about it.

[3thirty]

Likely better to wait until a few weeks before the show.. prices will have come down alot by then.

Also try Kijiji day of as people all of a sudden have something come up and have to dump their tickets in a hurry.
doubtful for this show...

[schteve_d]

I had two phones and a computer going and not even a whiff. I knew I was in tough though as I was after a block of six.

Bummer. Now I just gotta find out how much we're all willing to pay!

[flamesgirl18]

3 computers, managed to get 4 together in Section 219 as well as a single next to the stage. I guess I just got lucky! I think I might have to hold a contest to decide which friends get to go with me though...

[3thirty]

Anyone have a presale for the Chili Peppers?

[jaydorn]

xFest Calgary once again books the best festival 12 years removed, September 1 at Fort Calgary.

The site seems to be down right now, but here's the line up:
Linkin Park
Incubus
Silvers Pickups
Young The Giant
Fun
The Joy Formidable
Mutemath
The Pack AD
L.P.

A bit of a gear grinder that they seem to be able to get great acts for One Weekend Only each year, yet the big "showcase" festival ends up looking like getting bands that didn't tour here during the prime, so they book em a decade later (STP, Weezer, Pearl Jam, Linkin Park, Incubus).

[chalms04]

Holy fata @ xfest & sonic boom!

[aaronck]

xFest Calgary once again books the best festival 12 years removed, September 1 at Fort Calgary.

The site seems to be down right now, but here's the line up:
Linkin Park
Incubus
Silvers Pickups
Young The Giant
Fun
The Joy Formidable
Mutemath
The Pack AD
L.P.

A bit of a gear grinder that they seem to be able to get great acts for One Weekend Only each year, yet the big "showcase" festival ends up looking like getting bands that didn't tour here during the prime, so they book em a decade later (STP, Weezer, Pearl Jam, Linkin Park, Incubus).


I thought last year looked better, and of course PJ blew them all away, but that and the STP year was Virgin fest, same venue and idea, different promoter?

[jaydorn]

I thought last year looked better, and of course PJ blew them all away, but that and the STP year was Virgin fest, same venue and idea, different promoter?

Doh, correct you are. The two fest kinda bled into each other in my mind there. Either way, still kinda under whelmed that the Alberta summer festivals seem to be setting the bar low.

In my mind they should be competing with the Sasquatch's & Osheaga's of the world, not just settling for "Well they've never visited Alberta before".

But honestly I'm just being nit picky here, we've got Sled Island, we've got xFest, between those two we've got polar opposites of Alternative Rock covered right here in Calgary.

[VANFLAMESFAN]

Linkin Park released their new single along with their album/tour info today.

Listened to it three times now, it's growing on me. Not great, but it's catchy and will have me tapping the steering wheel when I drive.

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[jaydaybay]

Holy fata @ xfest & sonic boom!

You werent kidding lol. Are the two festivals associated in some way? Other than having the exact same line up.

[malcolmk14]

XFest lineup looks great actually, I'll be checking that out I think.

[jar_e]

Can't beat the $50 early bird tickets for xfest.

[jaydorn]

Can't beat the $50 early bird tickets for xfest.

At that price I'm tempted to go despite my belly aching. Last year they were blowing out 2 for 1 tickets on Groupon shortly before xFest and I missed out and kept hoping they'd blow em out a second time which never seemed to come.

$90 a pop is a bit much for a couple ($180 just for tickets) but $100 for a pair is more than fair.

[Esoteric]

Anyone have a presale for the Chili Peppers?

Bump - anyone pick up the password for the presale? It starts tomorrow morning.

[Phaneufenstein]

Bump - anyone pick up the password for the presale? It starts tomorrow morning.

Yes, please!

Usually I get them in my LiveNation newsletters, but got nothing so far

[rubecube]

I still can't believe people actually pay money to listen to Linkin Park.

[Save Us Sutter]

Chili Peppers password is ``Melody`` apologies for not posting sooner. Saw them in `99 and it was pretty great. Hope they can still bring the energy.

And screw Linkin Park, but I`ll gladly pay for Incubus.

[VANFLAMESFAN]

Getting my LP tix for Vancouver show next Saturday. This will be my 6th time seeing them in concert and first time since 2005. Always put on a good show, but then again, I like their music. If you don't, you're probably going to be bored.

New song has won me over. LP rules! Screw the haters!!

[MickMcGeough]

F ticketmaster. Apparently there had been around 14,000 tickets sold for the Peppers show by 10:00:21

[jar_e]

say what? I've been searching on my phone and ticketmaster and still getting lower bowl.

[YYC in LAX]

No luck with Live Nation for floor or low bowl. What a joke this industry is.

[jar_e]

I've just done 3 searches since my last post and all have been lower bowl.

[jar_e]

To further stir the bee hive, just got floor seats.

[likwid888]

I've tried 10 times and get the same level 2 crap seats every time.

Edit: Just got floor seats on my last attempt. Woot!

[MickMcGeough]

Yeah I'm now getting lower bowls. Time released tickets. Sweet.

[Phaneufenstein]

To further stir the bee hive, just got floor seats.

are you searching "best availale" or specific sections?

[likwid888]

are you searching "best availale" or specific sections?

Just keep searching Best Available. They slowly release more tickets in different areas.

[jar_e]

are you searching "best availale" or specific sections?

Yeah best available.

[MickMcGeough]

TM gets me all the time. I panic and buy 2nd level seats in low row numbers cause I never know if they're really going to release the lower bowl during the presale. I ####ing hate TM.

[jar_e]

Yeah and ####ty thing with the RCHP tour is that they're all "paperless tickets" which is essentially will call where you have to provide credit card/ID. So can't flip them at all. I now have seats in the lower bowl and on the floor which I guess I'll have to try to get a friend or something to come with.

[MickMcGeough]

Oh cool the $50 XFest early bird tickets are cash only in person and you have to line up.

No, X929, I won't be part of your marketing stunt to save $30.

[Phaneufenstein]

TM gets me all the time. I panic and buy 2nd level seats in low row numbers cause I never know if they're really going to release the lower bowl during the presale. I ####ing hate TM.

yep... TM is big time POS

[MickMcGeough]

Yeah and ####ty thing with the RCHP tour is that they're all "paperless tickets" which is essentially will call where you have to provide credit card/ID. So can't flip them at all. I now have seats in the lower bowl and on the floor which I guess I'll have to try to get a friend or something to come with.
I got a pair of paper tickets on the lip of the 2nd bowl beside the stage.

My lower bowl tickets were paperless though.

[Phaneufenstein]

Yeah and ####ty thing with the RCHP tour is that they're all "paperless tickets" which is essentially will call where you have to provide credit card/ID. So can't flip them at all. I now have seats in the lower bowl and on the floor which I guess I'll have to try to get a friend or something to come with.

Not all.. Mine will be coming in the mail

[oxygen]

Was anyone able to get more than 2 tickets in the lower bowl? Seemed like 2 was the magic number for floor or lower bowl tickets.

[jar_e]

Oh cool the $50 XFest early bird tickets are cash only in person and you have to line up.

No, X929, I won't be part of your marketing stunt to save $30.

That's only for 100 pairs of tickets. You can still get early bird online...

as per their facebook..

X92.9 Calgary's New Rock Alternative (http://www.facebook.com/x929calgary)


X92.9 and UnionEvents want to help Calgarians avoid being "Garth Brooked" with X-FEST Early Bird tickets this coming Monday by staging an "old fashioned" line up of 100 lucky patrons to buy tickets in person at the X studios a full hour before they are available online to X-ARMY and UnionEvents members.

Soooo, at 9am that day the first 100 people lined up outside the X studios will be wrist banded to buy one pair of Early Bird tickets for only $55 (this includes a reduced service charge)

Please Note: This will be a CASH only sale.

The remaining Early Bird tickets will go on sale at 10am online. (We're still friends internet, but sometimes you just make things a little too easy for everyone)



And interesting about the paperless tickets. Thanks.

[king_amonte]

We got Row 25 on the floor, can anyone tell me how these are for seats? Is it far back? Will we have a good view? Thanks

[MickMcGeough]

We got Row 25 on the floor, can anyone tell me how these are for seats? Is it far back? Will we have a good view? Thanks
Yes and if you're tall.

I had row 23 for the Aerosmith show a couple years back and my girlfriend (about 5'5) couldn't see a thing. We went up into the stands and traded our tickets for some reserved ones.

[getbak]

We got Row 25 on the floor, can anyone tell me how these are for seats? Is it far back? Will we have a good view? Thanks
Depending on the stage setup, row 25 is probably around centre ice. How good your view is will depend on how tall you are and how tall the people in front of you are.

[3thirty]

Yeah and ####ty thing with the RCHP tour is that they're all "paperless tickets" which is essentially will call where you have to provide credit card/ID. So can't flip them at all. I now have seats in the lower bowl and on the floor which I guess I'll have to try to get a friend or something to come with.

did you use 2 different credit cards? If you read the info about the paperless tickets it warns not to do 2 orders , it may cancel your orders although it say sonly over the lmit orders may be cancelled.

ATTENTION FANS: There are strict ticket limits for all Paperless sections. Multiple purchases are forbidden and violation of this policy may result in (over the limit) tickets being voided.

[MickMcGeough]

did you use 2 different credit cards? If you read the info about the paperless tickets it warns not to do 2 orders , it may cancel your orders although it say sonly over the lmit orders may be cancelled.

ATTENTION FANS: There are strict ticket limits for all Paperless sections. Multiple purchases are forbidden and violation of this policy may result in (over the limit) tickets being voided.
Oof. Now I'm very glad my second pair is in the 200s.

[jar_e]

did you use 2 different credit cards? If you read the info about the paperless tickets it warns not to do 2 orders , it may cancel your orders although it say sonly over the lmit orders may be cancelled.

ATTENTION FANS: There are strict ticket limits for all Paperless sections. Multiple purchases are forbidden and violation of this policy may result in (over the limit) tickets being voided.

I used 2 different credit cards through two different methods. Have both my confirmation codes and I'll email them to make sure. Really, I wouldn't mind if they cancelled one of them anyways.

[Lt.Spears]

Going to Coldplay tonight... going to miss both the Philly/Pitts game and the LA/Diver game.

DAMN!

[YYC in LAX]

Chili Peppers with reserved seating on the floor? That's soft.

[East Coast Flame]

Joel Plaskett Emergency and Frank Turner tonight! Should be sweet

[rd_aaron]

Anyone have luck with RHCP tickets? I got 3 in 226. No matches after that at about 10:12. Surprised it sold out so quick.

[Esoteric]

Anyone have luck with RHCP tickets? I got 3 in 226. No matches after that at about 10:12. Surprised it sold out so quick.

Probably due to having a pre-sale for a couple days before hand, that took up a lot of tickets.

[3thirty]

Snoops coming to Cowboys during stampede lol

[Red-Mile-DJ]

BIG WRECK @ Flames Central on May 5th!

Nothing listed on Flames Central or Ticket Master, yet.

http://bigwreckmusic.com/bigwreck/bigwreck/tours.php

I am selling my Big Wreck Tickets. :whaa: See this thread:

http://forum.calgarypuck.com/showthread.php?p=3675836#post3675836

[chalms04]

Was able to snag some of the $50 early bird tix to X Fest, woo!

[jar_e]

Yeah me too...it was definitely a cluster though. But for $50, how can you go wrong.

[Senator Clay Davis]

Rush coming to Edmonton September 30th! No Calgary show yet, although they do have a gap after the 30th and their next shows out East, so who knows. Either way I'm going to Edmonton and if they come to Calgary I can see them twice then!

Sept. 7: Manchester, N.H., Verizon Wireless Arena
Sept. 9: Washington, D.C., Jiffy Lube Live Amphitheater
Sept. 11: Pittsburgh, CONSOL Energy Center
Sept. 13: Indianapolis, Bankers Life Fieldhouse
Sept. 15: Chicago, United Center
Sept. 18: Detroit, Palace of Auburn Hills
Sept. 20: Columbus, Ohio, Nationwide Arena
Sept. 22: St. Louis, Mo., Scottrade Center
Sept. 24: Minneapolis, Target Center
Sept. 26: Winnipeg, Manitoba, MTS Centre
Sept. 28: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Credit Union Centre
Sept. 30: Edmonton, Alberta, Rexall Place
Oct. 10: Bridgeport, Conn., Webster Bank Arena at Harbor Yard
Oct. 12: Philadelphia, Wells Fargo Center
Oct. 14: Toronto, Air Canada Centre
Oct. 18: Montreal, Bell Centre
Oct. 20: Newark, N.J., Prudential Center
Oct. 22: Brooklyn, N.Y., Barclays Center
Oct. 24: Boston, TD Garden
Oct. 26: Buffalo, N.Y., First Niagara Center
Oct. 28: Cleveland, Quicken Loans Arena
Oct. 30: Charlotte, N.C., Time Warner Cable Arena
Nov. 1: Atlanta, Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
Nov. 3 : Tampa, Fla., 1-800-ASK-GARY Amphitheatre
Nov. 13: Seattle, KeyArena
Nov. 15: San Jose, Calif., HP Pavilion
Nov. 17: Anaheim, Honda Center
Nov. 19: Universal City, Gibson Amphitheatre
Nov. 23: Las Vegas, MGM Grand Garden Arena
Nov. 25: Phoenix, US Airways Center
Nov. 28: Dallas, American Airlines Center
Nov. 30: San Antonio, AT&T Center
Dec. 2: Houston, Toyota Center

[KPJ]

Does anyone have the presale code for the Beach Boys

that's right...the Beach Boys

[chalms04]

Made it out of Elements in one piece!

[surferguy]

the hip, matt good and 54-40 are playing the stampede round up this summer

[VANFLAMESFAN]

Went and got my Linkin Park tickets this past weekend. In front of the line was a 75 year old woman. I can't imagine they were for herself, but it was still funny to see her leading the pack.

[troutman]

You'd have to have dementia to want to see Linkin Park?

[jaydorn]

Looks like Van Halen has gone to the well one to many times, not quite the free Motley Crue ticket offer a few years back, but still.


Get 4 tickets for just $99 - over 70%off!* (http://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/1100483483026915)
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$100 for a group of four? Not too shabby really, unless they plan on playing Tattoo, in which case they should be handing each person $25 as they come in.

[troutman]

Maybe David Lee Roth can deliver another bizarre rant at Flames Central.

[malcolmk14]

nm

[4thLiner]

The Wall in a couple weeks..yeahhhhh

Anyone going?

[KPJ]

Does anyone have the presale code for the Beach Boys

that's right...the Beach Boys

Anyone got the presale code?

[Lt.Spears]

Rush coming to Edmonton September 30th! No Calgary show yet, although they do have a gap after the 30th and their next shows out East, so who knows. Either way I'm going to Edmonton and if they come to Calgary I can see them twice then!

Sept. 7: Manchester, N.H., Verizon Wireless Arena
Sept. 9: Washington, D.C., Jiffy Lube Live Amphitheater
Sept. 11: Pittsburgh, CONSOL Energy Center
Sept. 13: Indianapolis, Bankers Life Fieldhouse
Sept. 15: Chicago, United Center
Sept. 18: Detroit, Palace of Auburn Hills
Sept. 20: Columbus, Ohio, Nationwide Arena
Sept. 22: St. Louis, Mo., Scottrade Center
Sept. 24: Minneapolis, Target Center
Sept. 26: Winnipeg, Manitoba, MTS Centre
Sept. 28: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Credit Union Centre
Sept. 30: Edmonton, Alberta, Rexall Place
Oct. 10: Bridgeport, Conn., Webster Bank Arena at Harbor Yard
Oct. 12: Philadelphia, Wells Fargo Center
Oct. 14: Toronto, Air Canada Centre
Oct. 18: Montreal, Bell Centre
Oct. 20: Newark, N.J., Prudential Center
Oct. 22: Brooklyn, N.Y., Barclays Center
Oct. 24: Boston, TD Garden
Oct. 26: Buffalo, N.Y., First Niagara Center
Oct. 28: Cleveland, Quicken Loans Arena
Oct. 30: Charlotte, N.C., Time Warner Cable Arena
Nov. 1: Atlanta, Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
Nov. 3 : Tampa, Fla., 1-800-ASK-GARY Amphitheatre
Nov. 13: Seattle, KeyArena
Nov. 15: San Jose, Calif., HP Pavilion
Nov. 17: Anaheim, Honda Center
Nov. 19: Universal City, Gibson Amphitheatre
Nov. 23: Las Vegas, MGM Grand Garden Arena
Nov. 25: Phoenix, US Airways Center
Nov. 28: Dallas, American Airlines Center
Nov. 30: San Antonio, AT&T Center
Dec. 2: Houston, Toyota Center

YOckQm-TpWk

[troutman]

http://www.facebook.com/events/214044468705979/

BeatRoute Magazine, CJSW and Steam Whistle proudly present...

THE SECOND ANNUAL SHAKEOUT FESTIVAL!
May 16 - 20, 2012

In partnership with Sled Island, Broken City, the Palomino, Ship & Anchor, Drum & Monkey, Vicious Circle, Tubby Dog and Sloth, we're incredibly stoked to be able to bring you the biggest rock and roll bash for May Long! We have over 30 bands spread across 7 venues to herald the start of summer, when the living is easy, the bars are packed, the music is loud and friends are plentiful!

[Save Us Sutter]

Rakim at Commonwealth on May 23. Tickets on sale tmrw.

Saw KRS-ONE there and it's a pretty slick venue. Should be another great show.

[troutman]

YOckQm-TpWk

Some Hollywood artistic license there:

1) There are women at the Rush concert
2) Quincy Jones's daughter is at a Rush concert.

[no_joke]

Wow have been wanting to see Rakim for years but never thought he'd make it out here. Sorry, google had nothing for me. The Commonwealth website had nothing either. Can you even buy tickets online? You really have to keep your eyes open in this town for shows.

[Red-Mile-DJ]

Does anyone have the presale code for the Beach Boys

that's right...the Beach Boys

Anyone got the presale code?

virgincs

edit: floor tickets still available.

[GreenLantern]

What was the lineup like for that Shake Out festival last year?

Ship and Anchor has my interest, pretty cool pub.

[Esoteric]

Rakim at Commonwealth on May 23. Tickets on sale tmrw.

Saw KRS-ONE there and it's a pretty slick venue. Should be another great show.

Awesome news. Got a link for this?

[jar_e]

virgincs

edit: floor tickets still available.

Thank you so much for that presale. Got row 11 on the floor first try. Wife will be thrilled. Thank you.

[Nammer403]

Carrie Underwood is coming to Calgary October 2, 2012

http://blogs.vancouversun.com/2012/05/01/carrie-underwood-announces-north-american-tour-vancouver-stop-vancouver/

other canadian cities - toronto, saskatoon, vancouver, london and ottawa

[KTrain]

M83 is coming to Calgary in September.

http://www.pitchfork.com/news/46383-m83-adds-tour-dates/

[Save Us Sutter]

Wow have been wanting to see Rakim for years but never thought he'd make it out here. Sorry, google had nothing for me. The Commonwealth website had nothing either. Can you even buy tickets online? You really have to keep your eyes open in this town for shows.

For hiphop shows and DJs, I find facebook is the best... there are many promoters in town who announce their shows on there.

Also searching Prime Box Office (http://www.primeboxoffice.com) usually reveals some good stuff. Like Apathy and Celph Titled at Dicken's (http://www.primeboxoffice.com/concert/tickets.aspx/apathy-and-celph-titled/Calgary/890) for Stampede!

Awesome news. Got a link for this?

Facebook event page (https://www.facebook.com/events/290173231068764/)

Tickets (http://rakim.zoobis.com/) (~$34 with service charge)

[macker]

It looks like "The Staves" will be opening up for Bon Iver for his shows this month and not "All tiny creatures".

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYV0Wp0MdZ4



At least he isn't bringing Kathleen.....

[iLoveLamp]

M83 is coming to Calgary in September.

http://www.pitchfork.com/news/46383-m83-adds-tour-dates/

Saw them at Coachella, they were awesome! Got my tickets last night

[no_joke]

I was on the fence about M83 but went to check out the price. After timing out my first try for M83 tickets, I couldn't find any more and you know when you can't get it, you want it that much more! After refreshing for 15 min, I got a pair and it looks like there are lots of tickets now.

[Esoteric]

For hiphop shows and DJs, I find facebook is the best... there are many promoters in town who announce their shows on there.

Also searching Prime Box Office (http://www.primeboxoffice.com) usually reveals some good stuff. Like Apathy and Celph Titled at Dicken's (http://www.primeboxoffice.com/concert/tickets.aspx/apathy-and-celph-titled/Calgary/890) for Stampede!



Facebook event page (https://www.facebook.com/events/290173231068764/)

Tickets (http://rakim.zoobis.com/) (~$34 with service charge)

I actually just found out Apathy and Celph Titled haha. SO STOKED. That should should be massive. I drove out to Saskatoon to see them, they're two of my favorite MCs.

Any good pages to follow on Facebook to find these shows?

[The Goon]

I was going to post the password here for the Stampede Roundup show (Tragically Hip/Matthew Good/54-40), but then I saw that it sold out right away. Wow.

[East Coast Flame]

Holy moly. Skrillex is putting together a cross-Canada "festival express" type tour and it looks like a monster. Diplo, PRETTY EFFIN LIGHTS and Grimes are gonna be there.

Unfortunately no Calgary shows...strange. July 20th in Edmonton at Kinsmen Park. I'm assuming that is an outdoor facility? Maybe Calgary doesn't have any big enough outdoor venues for this?

Anyways, I'll be making the trip up for sure. This is going to be ridiculous.

http://c438342.r42.cf2.rackcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/skrillex-e1336485968214.jpg

[troutman]

I hear the Black Keys are doing a small after-party gig . . .

[iLoveLamp]

More details?

[Handsome B. Wonderful]

Could that poster be any more hipster?

[flameswin]

I hear the Black Keys are doing a small after-party gig . . .


go on.............;)

[Mass_nerder]

I know this isn't the place for this, but:
Skrillex is seriously the worst (person/band/artist?).
Dude was in one of the worst "emo" bands ever, and now he's all about electronic?
Talk about riding the hipster wave.
http://www.andpop.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Picture-472.png
http://media.ticketmaster.com/tm/en-us/dbimages/72316a.jpg

[flameswin]

Holy moly. Skrillex is putting together a cross-Canada "festival express" type tour and it looks like a monster. Diplo, PRETTY EFFIN LIGHTS and Grimes are gonna be there.

Unfortunately no Calgary shows...strange. July 20th in Edmonton at Kinsmen Park. I'm assuming that is an outdoor facility? Maybe Calgary doesn't have any big enough outdoor venues for this?

Anyways, I'll be making the trip up for sure. This is going to be ridiculous.

http://c438342.r42.cf2.rackcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/skrillex-e1336485968214.jpg

We have Fort Calgary, that holds just under 20 000. Is this festival too big for a venue with a 20 000 person capacity? I've never heard of any of those bands, so I wouldn't know, but I'm assuming not.

[Save Us Sutter]

I don't think hipsters like dubstep? Not where I come from anyway.

[flameswin]

I know this isn't the place for this, but:
Skrillex is seriously the worst (person/band/artist?).
Dude was in one of the worst "emo" bands ever, and now he's all about electronic?
Talk about riding the hipster wave.
http://www.andpop.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Picture-472.png
http://media.ticketmaster.com/tm/en-us/dbimages/72316a.jpg

What emo band was he in?

[Flabbibulin]

Leonard Cohen is doing the Dome November 16!? How did I miss this announcement??

[Mass_nerder]

What emo band was he in?

From first to last (fftl)

[jaydorn]

I don't think hipsters like dubstep? Not where I come from anyway.

At some point "Hipster" became anyone under 25 I think. No longer limited to the ironic mustache/art student/coffee house crowd from which the contemporary term originated.

[troutman]

i hear the black keys are doing a small after-party gig . . .

black keys after-party @ palomino

Calgary's hottest club is Palomino. Don’t be thrown off when you’re greeted at the door by a rabbi that looks Joaquin Phoenix. You’re in the right place. Club owner, Robert Blake, has thought of everything. Gosps, carnival barkers, groups of guys with afros in graduation caps, human fire hydrants. You know it’s that thing when high-waisted midgets, with like, the red pants.

With Double Fuzz, Fist City and The Soft Option. Doors at 9 pm. Tickets $8.

This is infinitely better than seeing them at the Dome.

[KPJ]

black keys after-party @ palomino

Calgary's hottest club is Palomino. Don’t be thrown off when you’re greeted at the door by a rabbi that looks Joaquin Phoenix. You’re in the right place. Club owner, Robert Blake, has thought of everything. Gosps, carnival barkers, groups of guys with afros in graduation caps, human fire hydrants. You know it’s that thing when high-waisted midgets, with like, the red pants.
I wonder what the chances of getting in are?

[KPJ]

black keys after-party @ palomino

Calgary's hottest club is Palomino. Don’t be thrown off when you’re greeted at the door by a rabbi that looks Joaquin Phoenix. You’re in the right place. Club owner, Robert Blake, has thought of everything. Gosps, carnival barkers, groups of guys with afros in graduation caps, human fire hydrants. You know it’s that thing when high-waisted midgets, with like, the red pants.

With Double Fuzz, Fist City and The Soft Option. Doors at 9 pm. Tickets $8.

This is infinitely better than seeing them at the Dome.
It would be unreal to see the Black Keys at Palomino. Do you know if tix are available in advance?

[3thirty]

black keys after-party @ palomino

Calgary's hottest club is Palomino. Don’t be thrown off when you’re greeted at the door by a rabbi that looks Joaquin Phoenix. You’re in the right place. Club owner, Robert Blake, has thought of everything. Gosps, carnival barkers, groups of guys with afros in graduation caps, human fire hydrants. You know it’s that thing when high-waisted midgets, with like, the red pants.

With Double Fuzz, Fist City and The Soft Option. Doors at 9 pm. Tickets $8.

This is infinitely better than seeing them at the Dome.
Think that they will actually show up or play?

[troutman]

I can't do all the work people. Call the Palomino:

http://www.thepalomino.ca/

Tell 'em troutman sent you.

[troutman]

Think that they will actually show up or play?

Yes. It might be late before they start.

[macker]

I know this isn't the place for this, but:
Skrillex is seriously the worst (person/band/artist?).
Dude was in one of the worst "emo" bands ever, and now he's all about electronic?
Talk about riding the hipster wave.
http://www.andpop.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Picture-472.png
http://media.ticketmaster.com/tm/en-us/dbimages/72316a.jpg






This song will put you in a bad mood:bag:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1NGkTSGoxo

[macker]

Holy moly. Skrillex is putting together a cross-Canada "festival express" type tour and it looks like a monster. Diplo, PRETTY EFFIN LIGHTS and Grimes are gonna be there.

Unfortunately no Calgary shows...strange. July 20th in Edmonton at Kinsmen Park. I'm assuming that is an outdoor facility? Maybe Calgary doesn't have any big enough outdoor venues for this?

Anyways, I'll be making the trip up for sure. This is going to be ridiculous.

http://c438342.r42.cf2.rackcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/skrillex-e1336485968214.jpg





Put Nero on that train and I will dress to the hipster code.......or like a muscle head.....
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=140540571&page=1

[Save Us Sutter]

I actually just found out Apathy and Celph Titled haha. SO STOKED. That should should be massive. I drove out to Saskatoon to see them, they're two of my favorite MCs.

Any good pages to follow on Facebook to find these shows?

Sorry, just noticed this. Best company to follow is Ill Movements. They bring a ton of great acts to town and you'll hear about other stuff from them as well.

Couple new listings this week I found (not through them):

GOB!! @ The Gateway June 29th
- tickets on sale Friday through ticketmaster

Zion-1 at Motion Gallery

Link (http://zionicalgary.zoobis.com/)

This show will be special.

[kipperfan]

Sorry, just noticed this. Best company to follow is Ill Movements. They bring a ton of great acts to town and you'll hear about other stuff from them as well.

Couple new listings this week I found (not through them):

GOB!! @ The Gateway June 29th
- tickets on sale Friday through ticketmaster

Zion-1 at Motion Gallery

Link (http://zionicalgary.zoobis.com/)

This show will be special.

Nice find! I've missed Zion I the past couple of times they've been through, really stoked for this show! AmpLive is a great DJ and Zumbi is sick on the mic.

[3thirty]

Does anyone have the Calgary Leonard Cohen presale password?

[troutman]

Does anyone have the Calgary Leonard Cohen presale password?

QR77 code:

danceallnight

[hulkrogan]

GOB!! @ The Gateway June 29th
- tickets on sale Friday through ticketmaster



THANK YOU!

I actually just googled Gob tour dates on Monday as I've been really hoping they come back soon.

[troutman]

Rusty Cage on 37th is gone. Coming soon is The Rock Lounge @ Studio 37. "Razor is back", whatever that means.

[Save Us Sutter]

THANK YOU!

I actually just googled Gob tour dates on Monday as I've been really hoping they come back soon.

Just heard them say on X that this is on the 19th, ticketmaster said 29th.

Either way it'll be the first time I've seen then since the 90s! Can't wait!

[Shasta Beast]

I always fail at seeing openers.

For the Black Keys tickets, says doors at 8. Will the Arctic Monkeys be playing at 8 or a bit later?

[iLoveLamp]

Probably around 8:30-8:45 or so

[MonsieurFish]

I always fail at seeing openers.

For the Black Keys tickets, says doors at 8. Will the Arctic Monkeys be playing at 8 or a bit later?

Arctic Monkeys should be on at 8. Doors open at the dome at 7 I'm pretty sure.

[Rhettzky]

Arctic Monkeys should be on at 8. Doors open at the dome at 7 I'm pretty sure.

My tickets say 8pm and so does ticketmaster. I hope it's not 7 because I don't want to miss the Arctic Monkeys.

[hulkrogan]

I can confirm there will be at least 5 people at the Gob show. I'm excited. I never really went to shows when I was younger, and now to have been able to catch The Offspring, Blink 182, Pearl Jam, Jimmy Eat World and Gob in the last couple years has completely made up for lost time.

[jar_e]

Regarding the Black Keys show...

X92.9 Calgary's New Rock Alternative (http://www.facebook.com/x929calgary)


Going to the Arctic Monkeys / Black Keys show tonight at the Dome??

Here are the set times:
7pm: Doors
8pm: Arctic Monkeys
9:30: The Black Keys

[Senator Clay Davis]

How's this for strange? I tried to get Rush tickets right at 10, best I could do was 200 level. I tried again just now and got 2 tickets, 13th row floor. Hmmm, I mean not complaining, just sorta weird...

[J-bo09]

Great show last night

[GreenLantern]

So did the Black Keys show up at the after party?

Any confirmation?

[jaydorn]

How's this for strange? I tried to get Rush tickets right at 10, best I could do was 200 level. I tried again just now and got 2 tickets, 13th row floor. Hmmm, I mean not complaining, just sorta weird...

I've heard a few stories like that recently with ticketmaster sales, sounds like they have moved to a staggered ticket release system instead of the previous "everything is on sale at 10:00" way of doing it before. I guess it's to alleviate the problem of 100% of tickets being gone in 30 seconds and on stubhub 5 minutes later.

[troutman]

Windom told me no sign of Black Keys, but Double Fuzz "killed".

[MelBridgeman]

Windom told me no sign of Black Keys, but Double Fuzz "killed".

Roland always "kills"

[flameswin]

So did the Black Keys show up at the after party?

Any confirmation?

I would highly doubt it.

[Shasta Beast]

It's been a while since I've seen a show in the Saddle Dome, and boy, does that place suck. I was third row from the bottom but close to the rear left corner, and the sound was distorted and never crisp for me.

Black Keys rocked out though, too bad bout the venue. Little Black Submarines is my favourite track off the new album and they played, and killed it so that was great.

[Save Us Sutter]

This Saturday, the legendary Buck 65 will be gracing the stage at the Hi-Fi Club. Nova Scotia's finest, and one of my favourite performers of all time.

Tickets only 15 bucks! Available here. (http://getbuck.zoobis.com/)

[iLoveLamp]

It was a hell of a lot better than when they played the Corral last year.

[jar_e]

I was mixed about the Black Keys show...really thought they waited too long to come out for the encore and should have swapped their last two songs of their actual set with their encore songs. The mix was pretty weak, I thought the vocals could have been a lot more front and centre, considering how much he's improved since previous albums.

[macker]

Roland always "kills"




So worth the $8 on Band Camp then;)

[troutman]

I would highly doubt it.

It was worth a shot. When Prince was here, the after-party rumors turned out to be true. I wonder if The Palomino was deliberately vague about it?

[troutman]

Previewing Shake Out:

WEDNESDAY, MAY 16*** ("Punk" Night)

Ship & Anchor presents...

/// Rum Runner
http://www.stumblerecords.com/artists.php
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXC9nM1yFcM
http://www.beatroute.ca/view_archived_article.php?id=8&sectionID=15&articleID=496

One may be hard pressed to figure out what you would classify Rum Runner as, and although some have labeled them Celtic-punk, the band have recently started calling themselves a roots-punk band. However, like every band, their influences come from various sources.

“Basically we’re a punk band who draw a lot of influence from delta blues, 50s rock and roll, reggae melodies and stuff like that,” says singer/guitarist Al Drinkle.

/// Sheglank'd Shoulders

http://www.handsomedanrecords.com/store.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OewnWcK31TI
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheglank%27d_Shoulders

Sheglank'd Shoulders (aka Calgary Slashers) is a skatepunk (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skatepunk) band from Calgary (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calgary), Canada (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada). The band's members are Dan Izzo (http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Dan_Izzo&action=edit&redlink=1) on vocals (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singing), Wolfgang (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wolfgang) on guitar (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guitar) and vocals, Adam on drums (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drum_kit) and Todd Harkness (http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Todd_Harkness&action=edit&redlink=1) on bass (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bass_guitar). Their songs deal mostly with skateboarding (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skateboard), being too hurt to skate, and energy drinks (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Energy_drinks).

/// X-Ray Cat

http://www.facebook.com/exraycat

/// Paint the Damage

http://www.facebook.com/PaintTheDamage
http://www.reverbnation.com/paintthedamage

Bio: From crossed wires and incestuous ill intent, Paint The Damage have found the eye of the storm. And from within comes a whirlwind of hammered-down truths, screams of contempt and a blistering scathing attack. We're doing what we all do everyday, Paint The Damage.

Sounds Like: Bad Brains, Cro-Mags, Beyond Possession, Rich Kids on Lsd (fan page), The Accused (Official)

[MickMcGeough]

How's this for strange? I tried to get Rush tickets right at 10, best I could do was 200 level. I tried again just now and got 2 tickets, 13th row floor. Hmmm, I mean not complaining, just sorta weird...
This is actually very, very common.

[troutman]

***THURSDAY, MAY 17***

Broken City presents....

/// Falcon
http://www.facebook.com/falconshreds
https://twitter.com/#!/falconshreds (https://twitter.com/#%21/falconshreds)
http://www.falconshreds.com/

/// The Weir
http://www.facebook.com/pages/the-Weir/163321613777117
http://www.sledisland.com/2012/the-weir

Calgary, AB
You know that post-apocalyptic dream you've been having where there's little to no hope for humanity and everything you love in the world is on fire? GOOD NEWS! The Wier have had it too! Now you can feel less alone and listen to crushing sludgy doom without fear of alienation, and it your dreams become reality, you'll have a solid crew of drinking buddies. Bring earplugs.


/// Witchstone
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Witchstone/273993872674129
http://www.myspace.com/witchstoneband

Genre: Metal / Rock / Swing
Location Calgary, Alberta, Ca


/// Hoopsnake
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hoopsnake/205539316147990
http://www.myspace.com/hoopsnakeriffs

Genre: Metal
Location Squamish, British Columbia, CA

[troutman]

***THURSDAY, MAY 17***

Vicious Circle presents...

/// Auntie May and the Deathray

/// Loose Tongues

/// The Escorts
http://www.facebook.com/johnnythundersisnotdead

If Johnny Thunders wasn't such a loveable junkie, he could have taken over the world. But, since you can't put your arms around a memory, The Escorts are on their own path to immortality so that they, too, can one day die.

/// The Pine Tarts
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001344637916
http://www.myspace.com/pinetarts
http://music.cbc.ca/#/bands/Pine-Tarts

"Calgary's most treasured garage-pop band" (FFWD Magazine)

"Their blend of ’90s alt-rock (more Rentals and Pixies than angst-laden grungers) and ’70s power-pop is positively infectious." (FFWD)

"...blends sock-hop-ready mod-pop hooks with the buzzed-out guitars of 90's garage-inspired indie rock." (Swerve Magazine)

[jaydorn]

Drop everything.

REFUSED - August 24, Mac Hall

Union Events & AEG Live Present
Refused
w/ Guests

Aug 24, 2012 7:00 PM
MacEwan Hall
Calgary, AB


TICKETS ON SALE MAY 18TH AT 10AM

[Senator Clay Davis]

This is actually very, very common.

To be fair I've never actually even tried, usually I get what I considered the seats I want right at 10am (I've had stunningly good luck in that regard). I might have to try this approach more often if its a common occurence.

[troutman]

FRIDAY, MAY 18***

Broken City presents...

/// The Wet Secrets
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Wet-Secrets/11323874677
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laXlQis2ikI
http://music.cbc.ca/#/artists/The-Wet-Secrets
http://www.beatroute.ca/view_article.php?sectionID=19&articleID=5443

The Wet Secrets are a five-piece rock and roll dance band from Edmonton. They play the kind of music you could expect to hear if The Stranglers piggybacked Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass through the Rose Parade. Grant Lawrence of CBC Radio 3 named their song "Secret March" one of the "Best 20 Songs of the Decade".

Edmonton camp masters are ready to go fully bananas

Edmonton's premiere marching rock and roll band. Known primarily for their somewhat campy aesthetic, which often carries over to their music, as evidenced by songs titled, "Grow Your Own F**** Moustache, A**hole," or, "I Teabagged Myself," the Wet Secrets have emerged from a self-imposed pseudo-hiatus to once again prowl the indie circuit — all in impeccable formation, of course.

/// The Falklands
http://www.facebook.com/pages/falklands/95165152634
http://music.cbc.ca/#/profile/Falklands
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOgjwX1cBQA
http://www.falklands.ca/

Armed with a penchant for pickles and plaid, the Falklands plug in as often as life allows. The Edmonton four-piece have been delivering loud, hook laden rock and roll from Vancouver to Halifax since 2009, chalking up over one-hundred shows and numerous Canadian tours along the way. With driving rhythms, frenetic outbursts, and pop-tinged melodies, their distinct brand of rock and roll is firmly anchored by their roots in punk and powerpop, drawing apt comparisons to the Buzzcocks or Ted Leo. This rock and roll behemoth teeters on the edge—unrestrained spontaneity; uncontrolled possibility.

/// The Allovers
http://www.facebook.com/TheAllovers
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=at06xIVzQbo

The Allovers are an Edmonton / Calgary collaborative 3-piece musical outfit featuring all things arty & punky & noisy & croonery w/ some Bacharach melody & Everly Bro harmony sprayed on top.

The Allovers are like the Ramones with a drunken Tony Bennett on vocals, tossed over some Sonic Youth-inspired mayhem. They covered an entire of Motorhead tunes for their first gig last fall!! Wicked.

/// The Isotopes
http://theisotopes.bandcamp.com/
http://music.cbc.ca/#/artists/The-Isotopes

The best baseball-rock band ever

Influences: Major League, Ramones, The Sandlot, Riverdales, Back 2 Back Toronto Blue Jays, Hanson Brothers,
Fine Molson Brew, Head,1994 Montreal Expos

[iLoveLamp]

Drop everything.

REFUSED - August 24, Mac Hall

YES. They were so awesome at Coachella, glad I get to see them again!

[troutman]

***FRIDAY, MAY 18***

The Palomino presents...

/// Peer Support — EP RELEASE
http://www.facebook.com/peersupportyyc
http://www.myspace.com/peersmusicyyc

Genre: Indie
Calgary, AB

/// Axis of Conversation
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Axis-of-Conversation/7877579842
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ga-kusPUjl0
http://axisofconversation.com/

Axis of Conversation is a living & breathing collection of syllables, strings, samples and stolen noises. We are Chris dela Torre, Eric Estor, Gerald Dacanay, Shelly Groves, Matthew Doherty and Cheryl Bergen. We live in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.


/// Girlfriends and Boyfriends
http://www.facebook.com/girlfriendsandboyfriends
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BufFGseV1S0
http://gfsandbfs.tumblr.com/

A new wave band from Vancouver.

Genre: New Wave, Post-Punk, Sussudio Punk, Synth Pop, Thrash, Glam, Italo Disco
Vancouver, BC

[Berger_4_]

FRIDAY, MAY 18***

Broken City presents...

/// The Wet Secrets
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Wet-Secrets/11323874677
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laXlQis2ikI
http://music.cbc.ca/#/artists/The-Wet-Secrets
http://www.beatroute.ca/view_article.php?sectionID=19&articleID=5443

The Wet Secrets are a five-piece rock and roll dance band from Edmonton. They play the kind of music you could expect to hear if The Stranglers piggybacked Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass through the Rose Parade. Grant Lawrence of CBC Radio 3 named their song "Secret March" one of the "Best 20 Songs of the Decade".

Edmonton camp masters are ready to go fully bananas

Edmonton's premiere marching rock and roll band. Known primarily for their somewhat campy aesthetic, which often carries over to their music, as evidenced by songs titled, "Grow Your Own F**** Moustache, A**hole," or, "I Teabagged Myself," the Wet Secrets have emerged from a self-imposed pseudo-hiatus to once again prowl the indie circuit — all in impeccable formation, of course.


Boy oh boy, I'm glad they're back in business! They're a guaranteed awesome time...might have to make the trip down for this one.

[jaydorn]

Refused Pre-sale (http://www.primeboxoffice.com/concert/tickets.aspx/refused/Calgary/902)
May 17th (10am-10pm)
Password: NEWNOISE

http://i.imgur.com/aB3qV.jpg (http://www.primeboxoffice.com/concert/tickets.aspx/refused/Calgary/902)

[Kryzsky]

It's been looking like a really weak summer besides the Maiden show, the Refused announcement is incredible. Amazing band, glad they're coming this way.

[troutman]

***SATURDAY, MAY 19***

Ship And Anchor 3:00 pm

Ship Jam — hosted by Dojo Workhorse!
http://www.myspace.com/dojoworkhorse
http://www.facebook.com/dojoworkhorse

The Dojo Workhorse is a special band from Canada. We play songs from deep down inside where we're soft like women. The songs were recorded in some of the filthiest basements in Alberta. The Dojo Workhorse has been 50 different people, is currently less than 50 different people and will undoubtedly become half-centurions of beauty rock in the future. In 50 years, we predict a great war between Robots and Wizards, blurring the lines separating good and evil. When that time comes, you had better have a song in your heart and lightning in your fists.

with Cowpuncher
http://wepunchcows.com/
http://www.facebook.com/Cowpuncher

Purveyors of Western Grunge. Cowpuncher is Western Canada's most beloved underground band.

With guns drawn and wits sharpened like steel points Cowpuncher comes to plunder the Canadian musical landscape with a sound that borders paranoid country with a stinking wool mitt of rock and roll. Cowpuncher is a collective of the finest musicians that Western Canada has to offer and they are unabashedly passionate in the performance of their high energy brand of music.

[troutman]

***SATURDAY, MAY 19***

The Palomino presents...
(UPSTAIRS) 4-7 pm

/// The Mountaineer
http://themountaineer.bandcamp.com/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XeCp-Zd9EU
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Mountaineer/180042795379305

Rock/Folk/Indie
Calgary, AB

/// Wintermitts
http://www.wintermitts.com/
http://www.youtube.com/user/wintermitts1
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Wintermitts/35952958864

Hello there. Please meet the Wintermitts, a genre bending six-piece from the rain-soaked left hand corner of Canada, in a city called Vancouver. They sing in French and English. They rock out on trumpets and accordions. They waltz when they need to and they’re as absorbing (and comforting!) as you’d hope a winter mitten would be.

/// Baby Driver
http://babydrivermusic.bandcamp.com/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4BqBU9TOJI

tags: folk (http://bandcamp.com/tag/folk) pop (http://bandcamp.com/tag/pop) psych (http://bandcamp.com/tag/psych) rock (http://bandcamp.com/tag/rock?from=tralbum&artist=1930558721) Edmonton (http://bandcamp.com/tag/edmonton)
baby driver is Aaron and Giselle Parker, and Brock Tyler with moral support from other well wishers. It's inspired by broken instruments, musty basements, flowerpower, melody, and poverty.

[troutman]

***SATURDAY, MAY 19***

The Palomino - 9 pm
(DOWNSTAIRS)

/// The Get Down
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKin1TD5lkE
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Get-Down/109657572423431
http://www.myspace.com/thisisthegetdown

These amps go to TED
Band Interests: Working at drum shops,Fixing cars,looking after the farm or cooking people dinner.

Genre: Comedy / Progressive / Religious
Location Edmonton, Alberta, Ca

/// The Pygmies
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECEJiGvYomQ
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Pygmies/190188377683883
http://www.myspace.com/thepygmies

60's Style Garage Rock and 70's Punk

Jim and Brendan are veterans of the Calgary music scene and have been seen playing in bands such as The Neckers, The Ronnie Hayward Trio, Miesha and The Spanks and even a little stint in The Cripple Creek Fairies. They have been playing together since the age of eleven where they bonded over Motley Crue and Metallica tapes. They have grown musically from the days of metal and mullets and still share a lust for simple songs about girls with good melodies that can hold people's attention for the minute and thirty senonds that they are in length.

/// The Sissys
http://sissys.bandcamp.com/
http://www.facebook.com/sissysband

PUNK/GRUNGE
Calgary, AB
"two brothers beating the hell out of their instruments"

[Julio]

August 4th...Lamb of God @ the Big Four...

http://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/110048ABC649CE0D?brand=&tm_link=tm_homeA_h3

[sclitheroe]

Buddy Guy at the Jubilee is on sale now..got front row tickets.

If you're a fan of the blues I can't see how you'd want to pass this one up - dude is 75 years old; we won't have him around and touring forever.

[troutman]

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[iLoveLamp]

Wow, Refused pre-sale sold out a lot faster than I thought it would. Guess I have to hope some tickets are left tomorrow morning.

Also, Girl Talk is coming! September 5 @ Flames Central

http://primeboxoffice.com/concert/tickets.aspx/girl-talk/Calgary/913

[Save Us Sutter]

Wow, Refused pre-sale sold out a lot faster than I thought it would. Guess I have to hope some tickets are left tomorrow morning.

Also, Girl Talk is coming! September 5 @ Flames Central

http://primeboxoffice.com/concert/tickets.aspx/girl-talk/Calgary/913

Just checked and bought two tickets for Refused.

Thanks jaydorn for the password!

[jaydorn]

Wow, Refused pre-sale sold out a lot faster than I thought it would. Guess I have to hope some tickets are left tomorrow morning.

Also, Girl Talk is coming! September 5 @ Flames Central

http://primeboxoffice.com/concert/tickets.aspx/girl-talk/Calgary/913

Try again lamp, prime box office had some issues with the presale this morning. It was supposed to start at 10:00am but they had it set for 10:00pm tonight. I tweeted @primeboxoffice and they seem to have fixed it up. For a brief period it looked like the event was simply "on sale" and I don't think I even needed the password to snag my tickets.

I just tried it again with the password and it seems to be working.

[iLoveLamp]

Try again lamp, prime box office had some issues with the presale this morning. It was supposed to start at 10:00am but they had it set for 10:00pm tonight. I tweeted @primeboxoffice and they seem to have fixed it up. For a brief period it looked like the event was simply "on sale" and I don't think I even needed the password to snag my tickets.

I just tried it again with the password and it seems to be working.

Oh, good! I tried again and it worked, many thanks to you sir!

[drew24]

The Cave Singers are playing Hi-Fi in July.

http://www.primeboxoffice.com/concert/tickets.aspx/The%20Cave%20Singers/Calgary/911

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[East Coast Flame]

Rise Against and The Gaslight Anthem, October 6th at the BMO Centre.

http://www.unionevents.com/shows/view/3187/rise-against

Ugh, I'm a huge Gaslight Anthem fan, but I really don't care for Rise Against. I'm not sure if it's worth it to spend $60 just to see a 45 minute opening set...