Coming up today on Grant Lawrence Live, 2PM ET / 11AM PT on CBC Radio 3's web radio/Sirius 86:
It's time for our weekly Top Five Must See Live Gigs! We've combed the concert calendars and gig listings and have come up with 5 gigs we feel you must see.
During our R3 Staff Summit we learned that the average Canadian attends just "2.3" concerts a year. We know that figure is a lot higher here, so today we'll discuss the ever important issue of ticket prices, and your personal concert budget, which this brings us to our...
Poll Question of the Day:
DO YOU HAVE A MAXIMUM THAT YOU WILL PAY FOR A CONCERT TICKET?
Yes or no? How much is too much? How much is too little? How many gigs do you see in a year? How much do you spend on gigs in a month?
Let us know your thoughts by posting on our blog or emailing feedback@cbcradio3.com, or twitter @cbcradio3, and be sure to put your best live gig shots in your profile pic today!
Top 5 Gigs of the Weekend
Sat Feb 5, Junos 40th Anniversary Concert Series, Toronto ON. Celebrate the best Canadian songs of the 1990s featuring the music and members of Rheostatics, Sloan, Grapes of Wrath, Dream Warriors and more at the Horseshoe Tavern.
Fri - Sat Feb 4 - 5, Hillside Inside, Guelph ON. The trimmed down winter version of the summer fest is still a great bet with Sarah Harmer, the Arkells, Matt Anderson, and more.
Fri Feb 4 - Sat Feb 5, Ladyhawk, Toronto ON. Two very rare performances by Vancouver's sasquatches of freedom rock, at The Shop under Parts and Labour both night, w/ Quest for Fire, Sports, METZ and others.
Fri Feb 4, Rich Aucoin. Ottawa ON. An unbelievable live performer, Halifax's innovative pop maestro surfs into the capitol city at Cafe Dekcuf.
Fri Feb 4, The Idlers, St. John's NF. The ragged and ready ska-reggae road warriors kick off another tour at their hometown Rockhouse Bar on the Rock.
Did we miss anything? What are YOU doing this weekend?