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arbee56.bsky.social @arbee56.bsky.social · 12h

On October 16/1986 A-Ha played Toronto’s Massey Hall. They had just released their 2nd album Scoundrel Days earlier in October. The opener was A-440. #MusicSky

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arbee56.bsky.social @arbee56.bsky.social · 12h

On this day in 2017 I went to Los Angeles to see Sparks at the El Rey Theatre on their Hippopotamus tour. It was my first time seeing them with a full band after seeing the Two Hands One Mouth tour at Coachella and in Seattle in 2013. Not sure about the weird guy standing behind me! #MusicSky

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arbee56.bsky.social @arbee56.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

Episode 41(October 14/26)of Sound & Vision is now available on the CIVL website(civl dot ca). You can stream all previous shows 24-7 on the Sound & Vision show page. Thanks to everyone for listening! #MusicSky

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arbee56.bsky.social @arbee56.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

I moved from Vancouver to Toronto in late September 83. Two priorities were to see Blue Peter and to get to a show at the El Mocambo. I knocked both off my list a couple of weeks after my arrival. Saw many more shows at the ElMo and saw Blue Peter 9 times before their break up. #MusicSky

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arbee56.bsky.social @arbee56.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

On this day in 1974 first time seeing Elton John. Pacific Coliseum on the Caribou tour. The opener was Kiki Dee who had a top 20 hit in Canada with I’ve Got the Music in Me. #MusicSky

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arbee56.bsky.social @arbee56.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

October 14/86 Doctor & the Medics played Toronto’s RPM on the tour for their debut album Laughing at the Pieces featuring their UK/Canada # 1 remake of Norman Greenbaum’s Spirit in the Sky. The opener was Khroma-Key. #MusicSky

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arbee56.bsky.social @arbee56.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Road trip October 14/81 to see the Rolling Stones at the Kingdome in Seattle on the Tattoo You tour. First of six times seeing them. The openers were the J Geils Band and Greg Kihn Band. #MusicSky

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arbee56.bsky.social @arbee56.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

My 12 year old son and I saw a great double bill on this day in 2003 at White River Amphitheater south of Seattle. After seeing Aerosmith twice in the 70s and being disappointed, this restored my faith in them as a live act. KISS were highly entertaining as usual. Saliva opened the night. #MusicSky

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arbee56.bsky.social @arbee56.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

October 12/13 in 1975 Elton John at the Pacific Coliseum touring in support of his soon to be released 10th studio album Rock of the Westies. A prolific period, he had already released Captain Fantastic & the Brown Dirt Cowboy earlier the same year. #MusicSky

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arbee56.bsky.social @arbee56.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

On this day in 1978 Styx with Thin Lizzy opening at the Pacific Coliseum. Great double bill! Styx was touring Pieces of Eight while Thin Lizzy had released the double Live and Dangerous in June. #MusicSky

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arbee56.bsky.social @arbee56.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

October 11/2019 Steve Hackett played The Vogue in Vancouver on his Genesis Revisited Tour. #MusicSky 📸 Kat Peeple

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arbee56.bsky.social @arbee56.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Nobody could touch J Geils Band as a live act in the early to mid-70s. I saw them for the first time on this day in 1973 on the soon to be released 4th studio album Ladies Invited tour. The best parts of the show were the songs included on Live Full House, a staple at parties in 72-73. #MusicSky

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arbee56.bsky.social @arbee56.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

On this day in 1978 Al Stewart at the QET. He had just released his 8th studio album Time Passages the previous month. The opener was Krisia Kristianne. #MusicSky

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arbee56.bsky.social @arbee56.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

On this day in 2019: Conversations with Nick Cave at Massey Theatre in New Westminster. Q and A with the audience interspersed with an 11 song solo set. 📸 Kat Peeple #MusicSky

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arbee56.bsky.social @arbee56.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

On this day in 1981 Siouxsie & the Banshees at the Commodore Ballroom on the Juju tour. Vancouver’s Insex opened. #MusicSky

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arbee56.bsky.social @arbee56.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

On this day October 8/85 I saw Shriekback for the first of 4 times. They would return to Toronto exactly one month later opening for Simple Minds at Maple Leaf Gardens. They were touring in support of their 4th album Oil and Gold. #MusicSky

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arbee56.bsky.social @arbee56.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

On this day in 1986 The Nails played The Diamond Club in Toronto. They were touring in support of their 2nd album Dangerous Dreams. My 2nd of two times seeing The Nails. #MusicSky

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arbee56.bsky.social @arbee56.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

On this day in 1982 Bill Graham presented Diana Ross at the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver on her Silk Electric tour. #MusicSky

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arbee56.bsky.social @arbee56.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

On this day in 2016 I saw Bob Dylan open for The Rolling Stones. What a great weekend! #MusicSky

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arbee56.bsky.social @arbee56.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Seems to be a thing….probably different tomorrow 🤷‍♂️ #MusicSky

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arbee56.bsky.social @arbee56.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

October 6/84 I saw The Jacksons Victory Tour at CNE Exhibition Stadium in Toronto. Obviously glad to have seen Michael Jackson in his prime, but I remember the concert was kind of a disappointment. #MusicSky

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arbee56.bsky.social @arbee56.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

October 6/1989 at The Town Pump in Vancouver. Mojo Nixon & Skid Roper on the Root Hog Or Die tour. My 5th and final time seeing Mojo. It was a sad day February 7/24 when he passed away at the age of 66 while on the Outlaw Country Cruise. RIP. #MusicSky

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arbee56.bsky.social @arbee56.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Episode 40 of my radio show Sound & Vision will air on Wednesday October 7 at Noon Pacific on CIVL. You can listen live at 101.7 FM in Abbotsford, 92.3 FM in Chilliwack and on the CIVL website(CIVL dot ca). Artwork by Pat Beers #MusicSky

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arbee56.bsky.social @arbee56.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Exciting times in Vancouver! Our very own power pop legends Pointed Sticks played UBC SUB Ballroom on this date in 1979. My 4th of 20. Pointed Sticks will play their last ever show at The Rickshaw on November 28. #MusicSky

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arbee56.bsky.social @arbee56.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

October 3-4/1980 I saw The Kinks in Seattle and Vancouver. Their most recent album,and their most successful studio album in the US, Low Budget, was released the previous year. The opening act was Angel City who were touring in support of their 4th album Dark Room. They were fantastic! #MusicSky

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arbee56.bsky.social @arbee56.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

October 3/88 Iggy Pop played Vancouver’s Expo Theatre on his Instinct tour. My 8th of 15 Iggy shows. The opener was Seduce from Detroit. #MusicSky

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arbee56.bsky.social @arbee56.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

October 3/87 U2 at CNE Stadium in Toronto on The Joshua Tree tour. My 5th of 13 times seeing U2. Support from Los Lobos and Little Steven. I remember it being absolutely freezing! 🥶 #MusicSky

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arbee56.bsky.social @arbee56.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

October 1/86 Ian Hunter with The Roy Young Band at Rock N Roll Heaven in Toronto. My 2nd of 3 times seeing Ian Hunter. #MusicSky

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arbee56.bsky.social @arbee56.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

October 1/84 Lou Reed at Toronto’s Massey Hall on the New Sensations tour. My 2nd of 4 times seeing Lou. The Swinging Pool Qs were the opener. #MusicSky

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arbee56.bsky.social @arbee56.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

On this date in 1975…only time seeing Frank Zappa. #MusicSky

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arbee56.bsky.social @arbee56.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

On this date in 1977…not nearly as good as the show with The Faces in 1975. Air Supply opened in 77, Foghat in 75. Having seen the Ramones at the Commodore a few weeks before, my tastes were changing and the musical tide was turning. #MusicSky

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arbee56.bsky.social @arbee56.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Episode 39(Sept 30/26)of Sound & Vision is now available on the CIVL website(civl dot ca). You can stream all previous shows 24-7 on the Sound & Vision show page. Thanks to everyone for listening! #MusicSky

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arbee56.bsky.social @arbee56.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

September 29/2017 Paul Rodgers at the Hard Rock Casino in Coquitlam. My 8th, and likely final time seeing the Rock N Roll HOFer, as he appears to have retired from live performances due to health reasons. #MusicSky Photos by @katpeeple.bsky.social

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arbee56.bsky.social @arbee56.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

September 30/2007 Arctic Monkeys with Elizabeth opening at the PNE Forum on their Favourite Worst Nightmare tour. My 2nd of 20 Arctic Monkeys shows. #MusicSky

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arbee56.bsky.social @arbee56.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Episode 39 of my radio show Sound & Vision will air on Wednesday September 30 at Noon Pacific on CIVL. You can listen live at 101.7 FM in Abbotsford, 92.3 FM in Chilliwack and on the CIVL website(CIVL dot ca). #MusicSky

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arbee56.bsky.social @arbee56.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

On this day in 1984, The Psychedelic Furs returned to Toronto on the Mirror Moves tour, just two months after playing at Kingswood. The opening act was The Dave Howard Singers. My 4th of 13 Furs shows. #MusicSky

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arbee56.bsky.social @arbee56.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

September 28/1988 Tangerine Dream played Vancouver on their Optical Race tour. The opener was Andy Summers who had just released his 2nd solo album Mysterious Barricades. #MusicSky

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arbee56.bsky.social @arbee56.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

September 29/1984 The Fixx played Kingswood Music Theatre on their Phantoms tour. The opener was former Free bassist Andy Fraser. #MusicSky

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arbee56.bsky.social @arbee56.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Graffiti Magazine presents Skinny Puppy and Severed Heads at Toronto’s RPM on this date in 1986. My 3rd of 9 times seeing Skinny Puppy, who had just released their 2nd album Mind:The Perpetual Intercourse earlier in September. The same bill returned to RPM on November 16. #MusicSky

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arbee56.bsky.social @arbee56.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

September 23/2013 Peter Hook & The Light make their first Vancouver appearance at The Venue on the Movement and Power, Corruption & Lies Tour. Seeing them at the Commodore on Sunday for the 8th time. Great night of music! #MusicSky

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arbee56.bsky.social @arbee56.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

September 24/1985 Rational Youth at The Copa in Toronto promoting their 2nd full length album Heredity. #MusicSky

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arbee56.bsky.social @arbee56.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Episode 38(Sept 23/26)of Sound & Vision is now available on the CIVL website(civl dot ca). You can stream all previous shows 24-7 on the Sound & Vision show page. Thanks to everyone for listening! #MusicSky

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arbee56.bsky.social @arbee56.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

On this day in 1979 The Cars at the Pacific Coliseum. Despite having 2 great albums and great songs, they were awful live. I saw their final ever show(other than RRHOF induction set)at Lollapalooza in Chicago in 2011 and they were still dreadful. Glad to have seen them but…. #MusicSky

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arbee56.bsky.social @arbee56.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Episode 38 of my radio show Sound & Vision will air on Wednesday September 23 at Noon Pacific on CIVL. You can listen live at 101.7 FM in Abbotsford, 92.3 FM in Chilliwack and on the CIVL website(CIVL dot ca). #MusicSky

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arbee56.bsky.social @arbee56.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

39 years ago on September 21 I saw Pink Floyd in Toronto at CNE Exhibition Stadium on the A Momentary Lapse of Reason tour. I was not planning on attending this show but my friend Gerry said you should go and I’ll take care of you. It was an amazing show and I’m very glad I decided to go. #MusicSky

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arbee56.bsky.social @arbee56.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

September 19/2016 Dolly Parton played Rogers Arena in Vancouver on her Pure & Simple tour. Rest in Peace. #MusicSky

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arbee56.bsky.social @arbee56.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

53 years ago today we lost a great one. 19 Sept 1973, Country rock singer, songwriter 26-year-old Gram Parsons formerly of The Byrds and The Flying Burrito Brothers, died under mysterious conditions in Joshua Tree, California. #MusicSky

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arbee56.bsky.social @arbee56.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Episode 37(Sept 16/26)of Sound & Vision is now available on the CIVL website(civl dot ca). You can stream all previous shows 24-7 on the Sound & Vision show page. Thanks to everyone for listening! #MusicSky

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arbee56.bsky.social @arbee56.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

53 years ago today…The Allman Brothers Band at the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver with Boz Scaggs opening. Only time seeing both acts. #MusicSky

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arbee56.bsky.social @arbee56.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Ultravox played the Commodore for the second time on this day in 1980. They had released Vienna in the summer, their 4th album but first with Midge Ure. Opening act was Secret Vs. #MusicSky

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