Earlier this week, Grimes announced she was cancelling three Canadian tour dates due to hearing loss and tinnitus. It's definitely an issue that can affect any music fan, but rarely do you hear about it in an artist as young as Grimes.
This brings me to my...
Poll Question of the Day:
DO YOU PROTECT YOUR EARS AT LIVE CONCERTS?
Yes or no? Have you knowingly suffered hearing loss for your love of music? What type of earplugs do you wear? Ever left a concert because it was too loud? Let me know by commenting on our blog, emailing grant.lawrence@cbc.ca, or twitter @grantlawrence or @cbcradio3.
Top 5 Gigs of the Weekend
We've combed the concert calendars and the gig listings to come up with five shows we feel you must see this weekend.
Fri-Sat Oct 19-20, Halifax Pop Explosion, Halifax NS. It might be easier to list who ISN'T at the 20th anniversary of this east coast indie rock festival, but some highlights include the Super Friendz reunion, Of Montreal, English Words, and Dan Mangan w/ Symphony Nova Scotia.
Fri-Sat Oct 19-20, West End Cultural Centre 25th Anniversary, Winnipeg MB. One of the best venues in Canada celebrates a quarter-century of live music and community involvement with Propagandhi on Friday, and an all-star singer-songwriter show on Saturday.
Fri Oct 19, Ladyhawk, Saskatoon SK. Back on the road for the first time in years celebrating their new album w/ Baby Eagle at the always-wild Amigo's Cantina.
Fri Oct 19, Matt Mays, Slave Lake AB. The shaggy Dartmouth rocker brings the music to the people of Northern Alberta tonight at the Sawridge Inn.
Sat Oct 20, Tom Fun Orchestra, Saint John NB. Catch one of Canada's best live bands as they get back on the touring trail in anticipation of their new album at Pepper's Pub.
What'd we miss? What are you doing this weekend?
Related Links:
Grant Lawrence Podcast: Best Canadian Fall Releases (that you may not have heard yet)
Five Things You Didn't Know About Dan Mangan