Month of Music

Aside from the Springfest in East Coulee that I attended with the girls, Margarit and I also went to three concerts in Edmonton.  

On April 23rd we saw Def Leppard at Rexall Place.  It was a really good show and I always was a big fan of theirs.  We had seats in the lower bowl, but unfortunately the were immediately opposite the stage, which tends to be a little echo-filled and the sound a little harsh and unclear.

Then on May 5th we saw Neil Diamond back at Rexall Place.  Now 74 years old, he still has that wonderful voice and it was another great show.  Our seats were again in the lower bowl, but this time a little around to the side.  The location, plus a slightly lower volume level, provided for pretty good sound.

Finally last night we went to see Diana Krall at the Jubilee Auditorium.  We had seats in the third row, just a few feet away from Diana and her grand piano.  Her jazz styling is very different for me, and something that I have only recently become a fan of.  She had her own band, plus was backed up by the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra.  It was also an exceptional show that I quite enjoyed.

We will now take a break from festivals and concerts for the next little while, though we have tickets for a few more later in the year.  I am particularly looking forward to The Who 50th Anniversary Tour coming our way in October.