What are you listening to right now?

[Rayblewit]

Shaddap got thrashed to bits on the radio here in aus many years ago.
It was Joe Dolce . . .i think my memory is right.
Very funny at the time and since its been many many years since I heard it . . . Thanks again for the chuckle.

 

[happyrat1]

Here's a classic Canadian Band from the 80's and 90's, the Tragically Hip.

They are performing their final performance in Kingston Ontario this summer on Aug 20th.

Ironically the lead singer, Gord Downie is suffering from stage 4 brain cancer and has been performing a farewell cross county tour this summer.

Tickets sold out online in literally minutes.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/tragically-hip-fan-cancer-1.3692621?cmp=rss

Gary

 

[Rayblewit]

"The uploader has not made this video avail for you country"

That's the message I just got when trying to open the tragically hip. Sorry Gary.

 

[happyrat1]

Stupid Vevo and their DRM!!!

Here's a live show by the hip that should play anywhere.

Gary

 

[Rayblewit]

Also I just checked them out on a different link though youtube. They are good! Country Rock. Never heard of them here in oz.
Sorry to hear of the brain cancer.

 

[happyrat1]

I don't consider them to be a country rock band.

Their biggest hits were a combination of rock, blues, country and with an overall progressive feel to them. They wrote anthems...

And Downie's vocal stylings will become irreplaceable once the cancer takes him.

As a group they really are a Canadian treasure.

Gary

 

[Rayblewit]

I don't consider them to be a country rock band.

That's okay . .l only heard a few tunes so far. I hav them in my favorite's now.
In searching, I stumbled across another Canadian group . . BLUE RODEO. They sound ok too.

 

[Rayblewit]

Btw . . The best Canadian musicians for me are . .
KD Lang
Neil Young
Leonard Cohen
But No.1 streets ahead of the rest (for me) is Diana krall . . . superb pianist and singer.

 

[Becky]

Hey Becky, we had a previous discussion on this thread alluding to the high cost of tickets to see PMJB.
Are you prepared to sell your RollsRoyce or mortgage your house to see them?

I probably would just to see Hayley Rienhart. Hehe!

Tickets start at around £30 GBP which isn't too bad

 

[happyrat1]

Btw . . The best Canadian musicians for me are . .
KD Lang
Neil Young
Leonard Cohen
But No.1 streets ahead of the rest (for me) is Diana krall . . . superb pianist and singer.

Agreed. Diana Krall is an amazing musician.

Also one thing you might not know about her is the fact that she's married to Elvis Costello!!!

She's amazingly prolific on Youtube as well with well over a half dozen full concerts listed.

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=diana+krall+full+concert

Gary

 

[happyrat1]

Tickets start at around £30 GBP which isn't too bad

That's really cheap. Cheap seats at the Toronto concert were listed around $80 CDN. Floor seats were well over $140 CDN.

Personally I don't see the point of schlepping downtown, paying $50 for parking, another $40 on snacks, and squinting thru binoculars to watch a show from the nosebleed seats.

I truly do love the band but my concert days are way behind me nowadays.

Here's a taste of what to expect though.

Gary

 

[Rayblewit]

she's married to Elvis Costello!!!

Yes Gary, I did know that. Also I must admit I have watched dozens of YouTube vids of Diana over the past years too.
I am glad we have similar tastes in music.

 

[johnny196775]

this is cute.

 

[Becky]

That's really cheap. Cheap seats at the Toronto concert were listed around $80 CDN. Floor seats were well over $140 CDN.

Ouch! What a shame it was so expensive. Parking at the Manchester Apollo is £5

Been listening to Gregory Porter recently - he has a voice like velvet

 

[Rayblewit]

Been listening to Gregory Porter recently - he has a voice like velvet

That was such a soulful ballad and so gentle. Yes his voice is like velvet. Smooth and calming. Nice sax too.

 

[Becky]

I'm glad you like him! He brought out a new album earlier this year, here's a track (done in one take).

 

[Becky]

Wish he wouldn't wear that daft hat all the time though!

 

[Rayblewit]

Very mellow and sophisticated music. Quite soothing. A gentle Jazz.
He reminds me of Brook Benton.

Yes the hat is hideous'

 

[Oriane Lima]

Becky, this thread is simply fantastic. Plenty to see, listen and learn. And Brian?

 

[Rayblewit]

Becky, this thread is simply fantastic. Plenty to see, listen and learn. And Brian?

Thanks for posting this Oriane. Most enjoyable. A foot tapper. The keyboardist had a fairly long solo near the end. A cool sound. His equipment looks old.
Cheers