Red Rooster festival May 29-31
headliners are JD McPherson Samantha Fish and the sheepdogs

Lenny Kravitz, March 7th, at the Olympiahalle Munich.
Have seen him there twice in the early / mid 90ies, both concerts were amazing - with Robert Plant and Skunk Anansie as support acts. If I remember correctly, John Paul Jones played bass guitar in Kravitz´Band at the 1996 show.

Agent Orange tonight.

Billy Idol and Joan Jett

The Who

Both nights at the Royal Albert Hall in March

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Heart…Vancouver
Rod Stewart….Las Vegas
Foreigner…. Vancouver…not on sale yet

Foreigner came to Abbotsford I think last year on their farewell tour. They're coming again? Can't justify seeing a band with no original members left!

Saw them a couple of years ago as an opening act, was enjoyable, couldn't believe how much the singer sounded like the original, but yeah I wouldn't have paid for it. Same as Skynyrd. No original members, farewell tours as a money-grab that last too long.

Speaking of long farewell tours, Buddy Guy is hitting my city for the 3rd time in 3 years, but as Mick says, he's "Buddy mother-f*cker Guy". Might catch that (for the 3rd time).

With no original members how does a group use the band's name? Do they buy the name from the band? And aren't you really just seeing a tribute band at that point. Nothing wrong with tribute bands but aren't you paying real band prices for a tribute band?

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Heart…Vancouver
Rod Stewart….Las Vegas
Foreigner…. Vancouver…not on sale yet

Foreigner came to Abbotsford I think last year on their farewell tour. They're coming again? Can't justify seeing a band with no original members left!

Saw them a couple of years ago as an opening act, was enjoyable, couldn't believe how much the singer sounded like the original, but yeah I wouldn't have paid for it. Same as Skynyrd. No original members, farewell tours as a money-grab that last too long.

Speaking of long farewell tours, Buddy Guy is hitting my city for the 3rd time in 3 years, but as Mick says, he's "Buddy mother-f*cker Guy". Might catch that (for the 3rd time).

Wait, are you saying a bunch of foreigners are inhabiting Foreigner now?

Well I'll be a monkey's uncle! (I've never knew what that meant, but it felt right)

Just added Little Feat (Nashville).

On a whim, one drunk night a week ago, I bought a ticket to see the Dead and Company at the Sphere in Las Vegas. now having to get my passport and flights sorted. but a bonus is Motley Crue are playing the few days I'm there so going to that too. Should be a laugh

ZZ Top in Milwaukee April 6

Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds in Boston, 4/15.
Then DEvo also in Boston in May. Really looking forward to both!

The Who (March) then Oasis (July).
Wish it was this band

The mighty WHO, Royal Albert Hall, Sunday 30th March. Can't wait ...

[ I want to shout, but I can hardly speak ]

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Heart…Vancouver
Rod Stewart….Las Vegas
Foreigner…. Vancouver…not on sale yet

Foreigner came to Abbotsford I think last year on their farewell tour. They're coming again? Can't justify seeing a band with no original members left!

Saw them a couple of years ago as an opening act, was enjoyable, couldn't believe how much the singer sounded like the original, but yeah I wouldn't have paid for it. Same as Skynyrd. No original members, farewell tours as a money-grab that last too long.

Speaking of long farewell tours, Buddy Guy is hitting my city for the 3rd time in 3 years, but as Mick says, he's "Buddy mother-f*cker Guy". Might catch that (for the 3rd time).

Wait, are you saying a bunch of foreigners are inhabiting Foreigner now?

Well I'll be a monkey's uncle! (I've never knew what that meant, but it felt right)

Last original member was Mick Jones. Trooper played here in Hope at our fall fair last September and they have no original members! I didn't bother going but everyone that went had a good time. I'm sure 90% of the crowd weren't familiar with the band members to begin with!

The Darkness - St John's Castle, right here in Limerick City

Hopefully also Oasis - Dublin

And even more hopefully, if the Manic Street Preachers visit these shores in 2025. The new album was released on Friday, very much enjoying it.

Cory Wong in Glasgow (support: Couch)

Van the Man in Glasgow, March 30th. Indoors this time. Last three times I've seen him was at an outdoors bandstand in a local park. Honestly!

Fontaines D.C. in Osaka (no support)

the Who, both nights RAH, along with the Sex Pistols. don't grow out of it do we....

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Fontaines D.C. in Osaka (no support)

Their albums IMO
1. Dogrel 4.5 *'s
2. A Hero's Death 4.5 *'s
3. Skinty Fia 3 *'s
4. Romance - haven't waded thru it all but from what I have heard nothing has appealed to me

It's such an unfortunately common pattern for so many rock bands that start out strong. I hope they correct course and get back on track.

Artikal Sound System
Devil Makes Three X2
Branford Marsalis
The Music of Patti Smith tribute at Carnegie Hall
Poppa Chubby
Collie Buddz X3

Peter Perrett

John Holm

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Fontaines D.C. in Osaka (no support)

Their albums IMO
1. Dogrel 4.5 *'s
2. A Hero's Death 4.5 *'s
3. Skinty Fia 3 *'s
4. Romance - haven't waded thru it all but from what I have heard nothing has appealed to me

It's such an unfortunately common pattern for so many rock bands that start out strong. I hope they correct course and get back on track.

I haven’t heard any of their albums — I’m more of a gig-goer rather than an album listener.
Came across mixed reviews on Romance, their latest album. While it is picked in a number of “best of 2024” selections in the media, some, like you, say it is not up to their expectations. Thought Favorite is a good song, at least.

Saw them for the first time at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow last December, performing in front of a packed crowd of near 15,000 (sold-out).
And last night I saw them at an intimate venue of a 1,300 capacity, situated on the outskirts of Osaka, in the district adjacent to where I grew up.
Large or small, they brought the house down on both occasions. The crowds went wild both times.

Whether this guitar-driven quintet (live they are joined by one additional member) from Dublin rises to the next U2 level remains to be seen — perhaps depending on if they can create their own Joshua Tree, the breakthrough album in their career.

Just cancelled all the European 2025 Stones reservations etc. (waited awhile, just in case). Now have tickets for AC/DC (USA), Paul Simon & Billy Joel dates (Bucket List) AND excited for Soul Coughing! Probably will add Pretenders & Sammy Hagar in Vegas (back to back nights). Leaving everything else open from July onward, just in case there is a fall Stones 2025 trek, somewhere (hopefully!).......

Kraftwerk. March 26.
Heart. March 28.
Jack White. April 18…

New Order in Osaka (support: DJ Mark Reeder)
*Already been there. Got no ticket (a complete sell-out, no production seats etc. were released at the venue box-office) but managed a spare ticket from another spectator at face.

Rod Stewart, next July 3rd, Quebec Summer Festival, Quebec City

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Rory Gallagher festival in Ballyshannon, Ireland at the end of May.
De Lillos’ 40th anniversary concert June 7th, Oslo

Jimmie Vaughan will play the Rory Gallagher fest!

And Patti Smith in Oslo in October.



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Silencers in Lyon saturday
Skunk Anansie in Lyon on the 6th of march