I had the opportunity to see so many amazing and fantastic shows over the course of 2012; it's impossible to choose a top 12 from the year. So I guess that gives me a minor justification for why this post is so incredibly overdue.
Of Monsters and Men - The Phoenix Concert Theatre, April 12
Great relaxed-yet-energetic, folky set.
Fresh Snow at Record Store Day - Sonic Boom in-store, April 21
Great, dynamic sound to this band. Loved the music and the visual aspect too.
Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros - 102.1 The Edge studios and Kool Haus, May 13
A great spring day full of laid-back folky vibe music. Nothing beats hanging by the lake while listening basically every Edward Sharpe song ever written, performed live.
The Beach Boys 50th Anniversary - Molson Canadian Amphitheatre, June 19
Memorable night seeing Brian Wilson and other original members all perform fan favourites together.
Roger Waters performs THE WALL live - Rogers Centre, June 23
Mind-blowing performance of one of the most worshiped concept albums of all time.
The Shuffle Demons album release - Lula Lounge, July 26
Finally got to see these lifetime favourites, along with an amazing cover band and at the release of their all-new, awesome album
Zeus, Rich Aucoin and Chris Brown workshop at Hillside - Guelph, July 28
This should have been turned into an official super group! (that mainly does Beatles covers)
Badbadnotgood at Hillside - Guelph, July 29
Musical epiphany of jazz and hip hop - with a mosh pit!
Hollerado with Topanga and The Balconies - Mississauga, September 7
Three of my favourite Canadian indie-rock groups all playing together; what couldn't be more perfect?
The Sheepdogs - Echo Beach, September 15
Long time favourites, and accompanied by a great smattering of opening acts.
Grouplove - The Phoenix Concert Theatre, November 5
All the times I saw them in 2012 were favourites, but this was the first full set I was able to catch them play. It was an evening packed with energetic indie rock tunes. Dance-worthy for sure!
The Who perform QUADROPHENIA live - Air Canada Centre, November 23
The remainder of the British rock legends performed their 1973 concept album in full.
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