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#OTD in 2010 I was seeing the brothers Robinson on their Say Goodnight to the Bad Guys tour. “Acoustic Hor D’oeuvres followed by an Electric Reception With The Black Crowes,” 90min acoustic set then a 90min electric set. The Black Crowes October 27, 2010 Massey Hall Toronto, Ontario #ticketstubs

#OTD in 2009 it was time for a kicking by the Mule. First time seeing the new bassist Jorgen Carlsson. Mule friend Gordie Johnson sat in for Long Distance Call> Smokestack Lightning> I'm A Ram 🔥 Gov't Mule October 27, 2009 Queen Elizabeth Theatre Toronto, Ontario #ticketstubs #concertposters

#OTD in 2001 I was catching a quality double-bill with SCI and MMW. Got a backstage pass from JonO. Off to Syracuse to catch them the next night too. The String Cheese Incident / Medeski Martin & Wood October 27, 2001 RPI Fieldhouse Troy, New York #ticketstubs

#OTD in 1991 I was seeing the Mama Said Tour with Lenny Kravitz. Such a good sound at this time and a killer horn section led by Karl Denson. Lenny Kravitz October 27, 1991 Massey Hall Toronto, Ontario #ticketstubs

#OTD in 2024 I was at night 3 of the Phish benefit shows for The Divided Sky Foundation. Sadly, my last show in the USA. 🎥 Chalk Dust Torture Phish October 27, 2024 MVP Arena Albany, New York #ticketstubs

#OTD in 2024 I was at night 2 of the Phish benefit shows for The Divided Sky Foundation. Free for all Shakedown and street scene. Got to spend the show with my concert buddy Bob 🤘 🎥 Bathtub Gin Phish October 26, 2024 MVP Arena Albany, New York #ticketstubs

#OTD in 2025 I was getting good ol' GD hooked to my veins. These guys are goooood. This was the medicine I needed since Yamamoto pitched a stellar complete game against my Blue Jays in the WS game 2😢⚾ 🎥 Scarlet > Fire Grateful Shred October 25, 2025 The Mod Club Toronto, Ontario #ticketstubs

#OTD in 2024 I was starting a 3 night run of Phish benefit shows for @dividedskyfnd.bsky.social Was back at shows with my longitme concert buddy from the area. 🎥 Box Of Rain opener in honour of Phil Lesh 😢 🎥 Monsters Phish October 25, 2024 MVP Arena Albany, New York #ticketstubs #concertposters

#OTD in 2004 I was getting kicked by the Mule on their Déjà Voodoo Tour with Andy Hess on bass and Danny Louis on keys. Gov't Mule October 24, 2004 Palais Royale Toronto, Ontario #ticketstubs

#OTD in 2000 we were in a venue like a high school gym that was attached to a dive of a dance club called The Fun House. Almost arrested for drinking in the lot by two plainclothes dicks. 🔈 Soundboard The String Cheese Incident October 24, 2000 Sideshow Music Hall Buffalo, New York #ticketstubs

#OTD in 1986 I got to see Bob Seger on his American Storm Tour. This was the first of 3 nights at MLG for Seger. Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band October 24, 1986 Maple Leaf Gardens Toronto, Ontario #ticketstubs

#OTD in 2012 I was at Umphrey's McGee. UM played with precision and flair like they do. Upbeat and infectious opener The Bright Light Social Hour were 🔥 🎥 Get in the Van/Made to Measure/Professor Wormbog Umphrey's McGee October 24, 2012 The Danforth Music Hall Toronto, Ontario #ticketstubs

#OTD in 2023 I was listening to the folk, blues, gospel, jazz by brothers Chris and Oliver Wood, as well as multi-instrumentalist Jano Rix 🎥 Luckiest Man 🎥 Kitchen Floor 🎥 ?? The Wood Brothers Heart Is The Hero Tour October 24, 2023 The Concert Hall Toronto, Ontario #ticketstubs #concertposters

#OTD in 2001 I was at the first of 3 SCI shows I'd see that week. One home and two away in upstate NY. This was the Fall Tour opener. Fun times although the security were pricks. The String Cheese Incident October 23, 2001 The Phoenix Concert Theatre Toronto, Ontario #ticketstubs

#OTD in 2009 I got to see Thievery Corporation on their Radio Retaliation Tour. Second time that year in the same venue (Feb 21) No stub 😢 Thievery Corporation / Ocote Soul Sounds October 23, 2009 Kool Haus Toronto, Ontario

#OTD in 2008 I was having a Zappa experience with Dweezil and the Zappa Plays Zappa project. Playing a tiny club and auctioning off a Hagstrom Super Swede guitar was all part of the You Can't Fit That On Stage Anymore Tour. Zappa Plays Zappa October 22, 2008 The Mod Club Toronto, ON #ticketstubs

#OTD in 2024 I was at the rock show. DBT dusting off the Southern Rock Opera Revisited 2024 Tour. The album was meant to be a movie. Maybe someday 🤞 Drive-By Truckers October 22, 2024 The Danforth Music Hall Toronto, Ontario #ticketstubs #concertposters

#OTD in 2022 I took my daughter to experience a Flaming Lips show. So much fun. I wish I had seen them more often. This was the American Head Tour. 🎥 Race For The Prize 🎥 Do You Realize? The Flaming Lips October 22, 2022 History Toronto, Ontario #ticketstubs #concertposters

#OTD in 2013 I was catching my only show on Phish's Fall Tour. Drove to Rochester. Met friends. Did the show. After show eats. Drive home. Work the next day 😃 Phish October 22, 2013 Blue Cross Arena Rochester, New York #ticketstubs #concertposters

#OTD in 1995 I was seeing Little Feat again. Stopped in after driving home from Montreal. Saw the Maple Leafs vs. Canadiens hockey game. I was never sold on Shaun Murphy as lead vocalist for Feat. No Feat ticket stub, just the hockey game. Little Feat October 22, 1995 Warehouse Toronto, Ontario

#OTD (yesterday) I got to experience Cosmic Country for the 1st time. 3 hours of amazing musicianship and jamming. Took my son and my sister (who last saw Daniel when he was 18😃) 🎥 🔥Jam🔥 Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country Oct 20, 2026 Annabel’s Music Hall Toronto, Ontario #ticketstubs #concertpoters

#OTD in 2012 it was an appointment with The Boss on his Wrecking Ball World Tour. Nothing like a Springsteen show ❤️ I haven't seen a Bruce show since 😢 🎥 Bruce and a fan who just got dumped Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band October 21, 2012 Copps Coliseum Hamilton, Ontario #ticketstubs

#OTD in 1997 my wife and I saw Sarah McLachlan for the first time. Incredible voice and talent and stellar backing band. Sarah McLachlan / Madeline Peyroux October 21, 1997 Hummingbird Centre Toronto, Ontario #ticketstubs

#OTD in 2001 I was living across the street from the Palais Royale. Made it really easy to go see a show there. The New Deal was perfect to test out the spring-loaded dance floor. DJ Harry between sets 🔥 No stub 😢 🔈 Police jam The New Deal / DJ Harry October 19, 2001 Palais Royale Toronto, Ontario

#OTD in 2025 I went to see the amazing singer songwriter Jesse Welles. I can't wait to see him again. 🎥 The Poor 🎥 Horses Lobby tunes: 🎥 No Kings 🎥 Knockin' on Heaven's Door 🎥 God, Abraham, & Xanax Jesse Welles October 18, 2025 The Danforth Music Hall Toronto, Ontario #ticketstubs

#OTD in 2024 I was getting my Jerry Garcia music fix seeing Mark Thackway's band with family and friends at a brewery. Good Times. 🎥 Dear Prudence Mark T. Band Jerry Garcia Band & Grateful Dead October 18, 2024 Clifford Brewery Hamilton, Ontario #concertposters

#OTD in 2007 I was seeing my fav Bassist on my bday. Phil's friends were Phil, Jackie Greene, Larry Campbell, Steve Molitz and John Molo on the Fall Harvest 2007 tour. Phil Lesh & Friends October 18, 2007 Shea's Performing Arts Center Buffalo, New York #ticketstubs

#OTD in 1996 I was seeing one of my favourite bands on my bday. Phish in the Igloo on Fall Tour. Such a bizarre arena. Six song 2nd set 🔥 Best "Maze" ever 🔈 MAZE 🤯🔥🤯🔥🤯 Phish October 18, 1996 Pittsburgh Civic Arena Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania #ticketstubs

#OTD in 2009 I couldn't believe that I was seeing the sitar legend RAVI SHANKAR and his daughter Anoushka for only $20 at one of the best venues for acoustics 🎥 Video Ravi Shankar / Anoushka Shankar October 17, 2009 Koerner Hall at the Royal Conservatory of Music Toronto, Ontario #ticketstubs

#OTD in 1995 I was catching the very loud Big Sugar and Blues Traveler at the old hockey shed at U of T. "The Mountains Win Again" made it on "Live From The Fall" CDs the next year Blues Traveler / Big Sugar October 17, 1995 Varsity Arena Toronto, Ontario #ticketstubs

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#OTD in 1996 my buddy told me to come see Los Lobos at a small bar/club. I am forever grateful. They had released Collosal Head earlier in the year. David Hidalgo and the gang were phenomenal 🔈 Cinnamon Girl > Bertha🔥 Los Lobos October 16, 1996 The Horseshoe Tavern Toronto, Ontario #ticketstubs

#OTD in 2012 I was seeing the Holy Triumvirate again on the Clockwork Angels Tour. Steampunk stage and the Clockwork Angels String Ensemble joined in the second set. Took my 10 year-old son and he loved it 🎥 YYZ Rush October 16, 2012 Air Canada Centre Toronto, Ontario #ticketstubs #concertposters

#OTD in 2011 I went to see an Italian Genesis tribute act. Amazing similarity between lead singer Simone Rossetti’s vocals and those of a younger Peter Gabriel 🎥Supper's Ready from 2026 🔥 The Watch Selling England By The Pound Album October 15, 2011 The Studio at Hamilton Place Hamilton, Ontario

#OTD in 2007 I was at a show with The Boss. I won some passes to meet Little Steven before the show. This was near the start of Springsteen's Magic Tour and it delivered. 🎥 Magic Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band October 15, 2007 Air Canada Centre Toronto, Ontario #ticketstubs

#OTD in 2006 I got to see The Hip up close and personal at a television taping at the CBC. Talked about the new "World Container" release and played an 8 song live set 🎥 The Tragically Hip The Hour with George Stromboulopoulos October 15, 2006 CBC Broadcasting Centre Toronto, Ontario #ticketstubs

#OTD in 2006 I was supposed to be seeing @moeperiod.bsky.social on a spooky Friday the 13th in Buffalo. Unlucky and massive OCTOBER snow storm caused the show to be postponed and rescheduled to Feb 7, 2007 😢 moe. October 13, 2006 Town Ballroom Buffalo, New York #ticketstubs #concertposters

#OTD in 2017 I was seeing the Us + Them Tour by Roger Waters. Big highlights for me were hearing "Dogs" and "Pigs (Three Different Ones)" from the Animals album. 🎥 Time Roger Waters October 13, 2017 Air Canada Centre Toronto, Ontario #ticketstubs #concertposters

#OTD in 2008 I was at the Change Rocks concert supporting Barack Obama. Beautiful fall day in Happy Valley. First time in 4 years the Dead performed. 🎥 Obama The Dead / The Allman Brothers Band Oct 13, 2008 Bryce Jordan Center, Penn State State College, Pennsylvania #ticketstubs #concertposters

#OTD in 1991 I got to see my favourite blues musician Buddy Guy. 1st time! Touring with the amazing Scott Holt on guitar. If you ❤️ Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimi Hendrix, or Eric Clapton then listen to Buddy. 🎥 ACL 1991 Buddy Guy October 12, 1991 Bathurst Street Theatre Toronto, Ontario #ticketstubs

#OTD in 2005 I was at the 2nd of a two-nighter with SCI. Fun show that was cut short right near the end by a fire alarm. Bill Nershi played his guitar out in the street for all us evacuees. Very cool. The String Cheese Incident October 11, 2005 State Theatre Ithaca, New York #ticketstubs

#OTD in 2005 I was at the first of a two-nighter with SCI. Was friends with their sound guy JonO and got to hang out at the soundboard a bit. Sadly, these were his last two gigs with the band. The String Cheese Incident October 10, 2005 State Theatre Ithaca, New York #ticketstubs #concertposters

#OTD in 2013 I was finally getting to see Steve Hackett and at my neighbourhood theatre. Genesis Revisited World Tour. Seeing those pieces played up close and in a small venue is a treat. No stub 😢 Steve Hackett October 9, 2013 Oakville Centre For The Performing Arts Oakville, Ontario

#OTD in 2001 I was at 8-string guitar/bass wizard Charlie Hunter and Norah Jones was touring with him/ Voice and piano for the last four songs! Keller was a bonus 🎥 Tennessee Waltz (from Oct 5) Charlie Hunter / Norah Jones / Keller Williams October 9, 2001 The Opera House Toronto, ON #ticketstubs

#OTD in 2022 I was at an intimate Brown Hawkins Stanley w/ Kate Fenner gig. Excellent song selection from all their catalogues and history. Stephen Stanley / Ron Hawkins / Hugh Christopher Brown / Kate Fenner October 8, 2022 Drake Hotel Underground Toronto, Ontario #ticketstubs

#OTD in 2019 I was seeing Wilco on their Ode to Joy Tour. The NBA Toronto Raptors were Champions with #6 Kawhi Leonard. Wilco made a great poster to commemorate it all. 🎥 Impossible Germany 🔥 Wilco / Lord Huron October 8, 2019 Budweiser Stage Toronto, Ontario #ticketstubs #concertposters

#OTD in 1988 I was seeing Slowhand on his 25th Anniversary Tour and he had MARK KNOPFLER in the band! Back and forth, raising each others game. 🎥 Full show Eric Clapton / Mark Knopfler / Buckwheat Zydeco October 7, 1988 Maple Leaf Gardens Toronto, Ontario #ticketstubs