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looooob · 05-01-2020, 10:49 AM

cool idea, one of these exercises that I would probably come up with a different list each time, but some that came to mind (partially prompted by some of the suggestions above)

1. U2 Joshua Tree Montreal Big O October 1987- Have seen U2 several times, including the same Elevation show that is in the first post. yes the "BIG O" is a dump, but this was a band at the height of their powers, and was a great time of life and just a concert I'll always remember (Los Lobos opener)

2. Tragically Hip Marquee club London UK July 1991- Have seen the Hip so many times from venues big to small but this one ranks because it was such a surprise to stumble across and in an iconic and relatively small venue

3. Sloan Twice Removed concert Halifax (2012?)- ok yes I'm a big Sloan fan again have seen them many times, but flew into Halifax for a conference- my buddy picks me up at airport and says we are going to a medium sized venue to see Sloan play the iconic Twice Removed set sometime around midnight- just the surprise and setting of it all made this one worthwhile

4. Amnesty International Concert Montreal September 1988. so a few others have mentioned Springsteen. Really at the time I went to this show to see Sting (who was ok) and Peter Gabriel (who was pretty good) but ended up being blown away by 1. Tracy Chapman (essentially by herself in a massive venue) and 2. THE BOSS. I haven't seen him in concert again since, but really should

5. (tie) Pearl Jam/Soundgarden Edmonton convention center shows circa 93-94. Two separate shows but 'grunge' era megagroups in the early enough phase that they were still playing less than massive venues. great group of buddies at that time. great era

Honorable mentions

GNR- Edmonton 1993- for reasons that can't be discussed on this family website (Brian May opener)

Juliana Hatfield Winnipeg West End Cultural Centre, Summer 1995. Had just moved to Winnipeg and this great venue walking distance from my apartment- didn't know anyone in town, just wandered by myself and caught a favorite act stageside

Son Volt- Fargo 1997- same buddy as the Sloan concert- just hopped in the car drove all the way to Fargo caught the gig- was hoping to stay in a hotel down there but none available due to a baseball tournament or something so just drove all the way back to Winnipeg after the show- great night

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looooob Franchise Player Join Date: Oct 2001 Exp:	cool idea, one of these exercises that I would probably come up with a different list each time, but some that came to mind (partially prompted by some of the suggestions above) 1. U2 Joshua Tree Montreal Big O October 1987- Have seen U2 several times, including the same Elevation show that is in the first post. yes the "BIG O" is a dump, but this was a band at the height of their powers, and was a great time of life and just a concert I'll always remember (Los Lobos opener) 2. Tragically Hip Marquee club London UK July 1991- Have seen the Hip so many times from venues big to small but this one ranks because it was such a surprise to stumble across and in an iconic and relatively small venue 3. Sloan Twice Removed concert Halifax (2012?)- ok yes I'm a big Sloan fan again have seen them many times, but flew into Halifax for a conference- my buddy picks me up at airport and says we are going to a medium sized venue to see Sloan play the iconic Twice Removed set sometime around midnight- just the surprise and setting of it all made this one worthwhile 4. Amnesty International Concert Montreal September 1988. so a few others have mentioned Springsteen. Really at the time I went to this show to see Sting (who was ok) and Peter Gabriel (who was pretty good) but ended up being blown away by 1. Tracy Chapman (essentially by herself in a massive venue) and 2. THE BOSS. I haven't seen him in concert again since, but really should 5. (tie) Pearl Jam/Soundgarden Edmonton convention center shows circa 93-94. Two separate shows but 'grunge' era megagroups in the early enough phase that they were still playing less than massive venues. great group of buddies at that time. great era Honorable mentions GNR- Edmonton 1993- for reasons that can't be discussed on this family website (Brian May opener) Juliana Hatfield Winnipeg West End Cultural Centre, Summer 1995. Had just moved to Winnipeg and this great venue walking distance from my apartment- didn't know anyone in town, just wandered by myself and caught a favorite act stageside Son Volt- Fargo 1997- same buddy as the Sloan concert- just hopped in the car drove all the way to Fargo caught the gig- was hoping to stay in a hotel down there but none available due to a baseball tournament or something so just drove all the way back to Winnipeg after the show- great night Last edited by looooob; 05-01-2020 at 12:03 PM.