Ang and I had a great time seeing Joel Plaskett live the other night. This is one talented musician. Both times I've seen him the opening band has been really good, and you almost feel like you've already got the price of admission, and then Plaskett comes on and blows you away. You can say he is a step above the rest, and you aren't saying anything negative about the openers, he just is.What I found uncanny about him this time around was how he's playing amazing guitar, singing with that powerful voice, moving around and connecting with his band and everyone, and then on top of that he is making up additional lyrics and saying stuff to the crowd (even in the split second between verse and chorus) that is funny and often even rhymes. He is constantlyl being creative, even with old material. Yet he's not wrecking the song either. It sounds as good if not better than on the album. What a joy to watch.
His last almbum is called Ashtray Rock and we hadn't bought it yet but of course came away with it and the Tshirt too. (It is fitting since we had to take a smoking room at the hotel and so, though we don't smoke, we felt like we might as well of, so the title sort of fit the weekend for us). Its actually a concept album about high school, and the Ashtray was a hang out for him back in the day. In case you were curious.
Anyway, sure love live music like that. Hope everyone had fun at the Edmonton and Vancouver shows. Let me know what songs he played. I was particularly glad to hear a song from his mind-blowing first album, In Need of Medical Attention: "The News of Your Son".
For those who care, here is what we recall of the set list:
Soundtrack for the Night
Snowed In/Cruisin
Million Dollars
Its Cathing On
The News of Your Son
Absentminded Melody
Penny for Your Thoughts
Lonely Love
Happen Now
Love This Town
True Patriot Love
Face of the Earth
Nothing More to Say
Nowhere With You
Work Out Fine
Maybe We Should Just Go Home
--encore--
Drunk Teenagers
Extraordinary
Fashionable People
Some of this I'm sure of it, a lot of it not, but I think that's all the songs. He played a lot, but it went fast. Too fast. See ya next time Joel.
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I'm glad you guys enjoyed the concert so much. It's so great when musicians exceed your expectations in a live show.
The Edmonton Show was amazing. The crowd was so into it we got a second encore. Which was great cause I was waiting all night for "Come on Teacher" and he ended up closing with it.
Me Dave actually were able to meet Joel in an Oodle Noodle box before the show. He is a completely different person on stage, let me tell you.
What's an Oodle Noodle box?
The Oodle Noodle is the best chinese food in the world and a must visit in Edmonton. It even comes in those little take out boxes.
Good to know. Amy and I saw Plaskett in Vancouver last night, great show and a great night.
Amy and I capped it off with some Denny's at 1am on the way home. Awesome.
Hey, we also went to Denny's after the Plaskett show in Edmonton. How strange. Or maybe just predictable.
Still no camera hey guys?
Denny's was in your honour jeff. We had some great french toast and refillable espresso's.
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