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 fantastic shows we feel you must see this weekend.
The other day here on our blog, we heard the story of an extremely overzealous Dan Mangan fan souring the Mangan concert experience through sheer exuberance. This brings us to our...
Poll Question of the Day:
DO SUPER FANS RUIN CONCERT EXPERIENCES?
Yes or no? If yes, what are some of your experiences with freak out fans? If no, does that mean you're one? How much enthusiasm is too much? Is it ok to sing along to songs? To dance when no one else is dancing? To shout requests?
Let us know your thoughts by posting on our blog or emailing feedback@cbcradio3.com, or twitter @cbcradio3, and feel free to put a pic of your favourite live band shots in your profile pic today!
Top 5 Gigs of the Weekend
Thu - Sat Oct 13 - 16, Pop Okanagan, Kelowna BC. The first year for the Western Canadian cousin of Pop Montreal and Halifax Pop; see over 35 bands including The Dudes, Treelines, the Matinee, and many more.
Fri Oct 14, Dan Mangan, Ottawa. The R3-sponsored kick-off concert to Dan's huge cross Canada tour, at the Bronson Centre in our nation's capitol.
Sat Oct 15, Danny Michel, Courtenay BC. The singer-songwriter extraordinaire brings his formidable chops to Joe's Garage, with guests from Regina, Belle Plaine.
Fri Oct 14, Paper Lions, Sackville NB. The Rolling Oyster Revue tour continues, complete w/ PEI oysters, tonight at the famous George's Roadhouse w/ Boxer the Horse.
Fri Oct 14, Elliott Brood, Hamilton ON. The 'Brood kick off their R3-sponsored Days Into Years tour at the Leander Boat Club in Steel Town w/ $100.
Did we miss anything? What are YOU doing this weekend?