Some of the dates may be wrong. Not necessarily in order...
- Coldplay Saddledome 2012: I've always been a pretty big Coldplay fan but had never seen them live. I was holding out listening to the new album until a couple weeks before the show. Then I got really ripped and listened to it all the way through once. I didn't listen to anymore Coldplay until the show and it was amazing. They played in the middle of the arena and at one point came out in sec. 215. The lights on the wristbands going to the music and the confetti was awesome. I was sitting right on the railing at one of the back corners and the stadium looked incredible.
They actually completely messed up in the middle of Warning Sign and had to stop. The whole stadium had a good laugh and it was neat to see some humility from the band. The music was all around top notch, except for that song with Rihanna. It's so bad because of her. If she wasn't in the song it would be miles better.
- Sam Roberts Jubilee 2011: I don't know what Sam Roberts' popularity is like globally, but its likely not enough. The guy (and his band) are so effing talented its crazy. Great energy in the show, he came into the crowd at one point. They crushed every song and played every one I wanted to hear. The opening band (Zeus) was excellent too.
My only beef with the show is the seating in the Jube. I wish I could been up at the front partying. It was so close, yet so far away.
The Who Saddledome 2007?: What is there to say about The Who? I was on the floor and it was a party for sure. We went up to the very front for a bit but were eventually moved back to our seats. Except for one friend who snuck into an open chair and got be front row for Baba O'Rielly.
Even tho Pete Townsend is old and fat, he still rocks it and still looks like he loves doing it. At point he broke a string mid song and literally hucked his guitar back stage. Some roadie probably got domed by it. Daltry was working the spinning mic for sure. It was really cool after only being able to see them in old movies.
The Rolling Stones Saddledome 2006?: The Stones were my favorite band when they came to town and I was actually in a Rolling Stones cover band with some high school friends so we all went (but were all sitting separately). Our lead singer was from England and was the biggest Stones fan I knew (young or old). Through a crazy turn of events his back row floor seat turned into row 3 beside the stage where Keith Richards did an awesome point/dance move at him while rocking to Satisfaction. When I saw him after the show he looked like he just had the best sex of his life.
Such energy from all those old guys though. Pretty amazing watching Jagger do his thing. I'm surprised Keith can stand, much less dance around and play guitar like a boss. The have such a huge band with the horns and the piano etc. Great sound. Probably the last time they'll ever tour. I'm glad I got to see them.
Oasis Saddledome 2008: I know a lot of people arent really into Oasis but they have been my favorite band for a very long time. Listening to Wonderwall for the first time is one of my fondest memories. I think I was six or so at the time so I didn't get it, I just loved it. I was so excited when I heard they were coming to Calgary. And I knew they weren't likely to return so I had to get tickets. I was poor so the tickets were crap. But the music was great and Liam actually sounded really good (he can suck live sometimes). Their show is a far-cry from the Stones or Coldplay, as they kind of just stand there and play, but the music is great.
- Eric Clapton Saddledome 2009?: By a turn of events our 3rd deck seats transformed into "behind the stage" seats where I was 20 feet from Clapton. And although I had to look at his back most of the time the music was amazing. His entire band had their moment to shine, from the drummer to the guy playing the tiny piano thing (which was awesome, he stuck a clothes pin in a key at the end of his solo so it rang. He took a big swig of beer, then pulled it out and kept playing). It's definitely not all about him and that was cool.
HM:
- Fleetwood Mac: I wouldnt have paid to see them, but I got tickets for my birthday. I would pay to see them now. So awesome. Lindsay Buckingham rules.
- Keith Urban: I've seen him a couple times because my Mom is a big fan. Not exactly my favorite genre of music, but there's no doubt the guy is good.
- Alice Cooper: Was my first every concert at the telus convention center. It was a table thing but everyone was at the stage when he was playing obviously. For a guy that used to sell-out stadiums he could have mailed it in but he definitely did not. It was everything you would expect. Lots of leather and creepy things. It was great.
Wow. didnt think that would take so long.
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