I had class on Thursday night so I didn’t up at Bluesfest for much of anything…I caught the tail end of the Robert Cray Band (who I saw at the Eric Clapton concert back in the fall). Trish and Mike said they were top notch.
We then headed into the crowd to catch Blue Rodeo. There was definitely a big crowd there for the event and I must admit I was a little excited to see them as this would be the first time in doing so. Like every other act on the bill, I don’t own their album, but am familiar with their hits. Blue Rodeo is no exception although a lot of their songs have been introduced to me after playing them with Troy on the guitar.
Planted in spot with my beer, I peered around and realized it was yet another beautiful night out there. A little cold I must admit and it didn’t help that I had the t-shirt on, but no matter, rock would warm my soul.
Blue Rodeo was better than I had expected. I had these expectations of a country-esque night, but this is not true. They still know how to put on a rock show! The sing-alongs, the guitar jams, the slide guitar (yowza!)…it had it all. Who doesn’t love having the entire crowd singing Hasn’t Hit Me Yet? Try and Bad Timing were also two faves as I’ve played it with Troy quite a few times. Hearing them live made me pick up the guitar the next day and hash out a few of their tunes.
I just found out that the Jim Cuddy Band is opening for John Fogerty this Wednesday which means I’ll get a taste of Blue Rodeo once again (however, I am unfamiliar with his sound and perhaps it is severely different from Blue Rodeo.)
I remember gazing up at the stars during a few songs and just thinking “It’s good to be here, right here, right now.” Bluesfest has become quite the event for me this year and I’m slowly coming off of the high that music for 11 days straight gives to a person.
Blue Rodeo stated “As long as there is a Bluesfest here, we’ll be here.”
Awesome.
iplaying: Death from Above – The Smashing Pumpkins (Zeitgeist)
Setlist
Til I Am Myself Again
Rose-Coloured Glasses
Better Off as We Are
Trust Yourself
Side of the Road
What Am I Doing Here
Bad Timing
How Long
Head Over Heels
Diamond Mine
Moon & Tree
All the Things That Are Left Behind
Lost Together
Hasn’t Hit Me Yet
It Could Happen to You