Kim Mitchell - "Hello Cleveland" (REPOST)

As promised, Kim Mitchell live May 1984. This was a radio broadcast on WMMS-FM Cleveland. As such, the sound quality is excellent - it'd say it's pushing a 9+. Band is in very fine form, and deliver some nice crunchy rock n' roll!

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The Tragically Hip - "I've Been Everywhere" (live) REPOST

Another interesting collection of live Hip stuff. Man they really rocked the house back in the day!

These were all snagged from Newsgroups back in 2005, so all props go to orginal posters. I also used Cool Edit Pro to tweak/EQ these tracks. Having said that, some are a bit rough, as majority are likely audience recordings,with the exception of the CBC sessions.

My faves = a completely kick ass cover of "Train Kept a Rollin'" (Ontario Place 1990), as well as a lovely version of "Get Back Again" (CBC Studios 1992). Again, I'm sure all this stuff has been done to death is Hip collectors circles, but for those looking for a raw live collection from them - this will do the trick.

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The Tragically Hip "Takes Toronto" (live 1987-1989) REPOST

Kind of a cool collection of live Hip stuff in Toronto from 1987/88/89. Originally broadcast on the might Q107 sometime in early 2000(?). I did a CD up back in the day, and then "remastered" in in June 04. I played it several months ago and felt I could do a much better job on it today. So I fired up the old Sound Forge and am happier with results now.

Sound is a bit rough - not sure if these were all soundboard recordings (I assume they were). I'd give it a 7 to 7.5. I was surprised Q107 actually put this on the air. Obviously, it must have been approved by Hip management, as it was produced by the Rock Radio Network. Something for the collectors anyway.

After a bit of research, I see there is more Hip boots out there than I can possibly even wrap my head around. But if you're looking for some raw early stuff - this is the ticket! I also have another CD with more great early stuff. I'll be posting that in the next week or so.

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Kim Mitchell Band - Live in Oshawa 1984 (Much Music "Big Ticket") REPOST

I downloaded this a few weeks ago - played it once and enjoyed it. Pulled it out again this week, and thought "wow this is killer stuff!", so I thought I'd post here just for kicks.

To give proper props: I downloaded the audio & the blue cover from SOUNDABOARD (thanks Atticrock). As well, a dude named TITUS posted the black graphics (on left above) on Soundaboard. I liked the look of that too. Thanks Titus - sorry can't find yer link.

What can you say about the KMB? Bit of an odd career....they came out of the shoot rockin' like mad, then went on to some serious success in radio popland, only to fade away. I always thought it was kind of sad that the masses will only really remember "Patio Lanterns" when they left us a rock classic in the "Akimbo Alogo" album. IMHO, the line up on that 1st tour was the best there ever was of the KMB. I saw them a few times on this tour, and it was a kick ass blast!

Anyhow, this set was recorded for a Much Music "Big Ticket" special in 1984 in Oshawa (sorry don't know the date). Having said that I suppose it's been around forever on video/audio - all new to me though. Sound mix is excellent with a nice, clean bite to it. I'd give it a 9 to 9.5 sound quality rating.

I thought the KMB's WMMS Cleveland broadcast (May 1984) was fab, but this comes close to rivalling that! I'll probably end up cooking up that one for this spot soon too.

P.S. Funny note: about 10 years after this, I took my niece to see Sharon, Louise and Bram at Kingswood, and who should be playing drums? Paul De Long!! Ah.....the life of a Canadian Musician, eh!?

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The Alarm - Live at RPM Club (Toronto) 3/01/86 (REPOSTED)

Wow - been a long time since I played this one.....and I really dug it! Yet another set from the mighty CFNY. Talk about promoting new music - that station was on it (well for a while anyway).

I did same old procedures on this cassette - made waves, tweaked a bit with EQ in Sound Forge, but this one really didn't need much work. It's got a has a nice raw edge to it. I'd say the sound quality is probably an 8 to 8.5. Performance is very energetic with some great early material here. I think I saw them at same club the following year. Ironically when I went to get a link to RPM, it now says it's a "dance club" (pass the barf bucket) called The Government. To it's credit, they do still have current "live" acts there regularly. Most of whom I've never heard of.....(says the old man). I was lucky enough to catch Ian Hunter there about 4 years ago, and yes, he still ROCKED the joint! I don't think many folk even know/remember who the hell he his. Damn shame because his last few albums were damn good.

Again, I'll get a track listing up in a few days. Just wanted to get the music out there now.

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Neil Young (solo) "Visits Wonderland 8/26/89" (REPOST)

Yet another memorable Kingswood Theatre show at Canada's Wonderland (Maple, Ontario). Captured on my once trusty Sony Walkman.

Up to this point, I'd never really been a huge Neil fan. Sure, I knew the hits and all, but never really bought into the whole "genius" myth. Then I witnessed him walk out on this HUGE stage in front of 15,000 frothing fans, armed with just his acoustic guitar and his songs. To say I was blown away would be an understatement!!

Sound quality on this is OK for an audience boot. I'd probably give it a 6.5 to 7, but it has a nice vibe to it. Another warm summer night outdoors with some a great performer. How can you beat it?

An odd note about this show.......just a few months ago, I happened to mention this boot to a friend of mine that I had know for many years (hey Jacko!). He flipped as it turns out he was at this show too! Needless to say, I burned him a copy and he got off on it.

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The Rainmakers - Live at the Copa (Toronto) 11/27/86 REPOST

Well here it is fans......it's only taken me 23 years to get around to actually "remastering" this set. I suppose remastering is far too fancy a term......this is from a cassette - I made wav files, then used Sound Forge (thanks Alex!) to clean up and EQ as best as I could. I'm pretty happy with the results though. Considering it's an audience tape (me trusty olde Sony Walkman), I'd give it a strong 7 to 7.5 in terms of sound quality.

As you can hear, me and my friends totally dug the set! If I'm not mistaken they were opening for a dude name Henry Lee Summer. He was famous for aprox. 1.5 minutes in the summer of 1986 with a song called "I Wish I Had A Girl". Anyway........the Rainmakers came, and they ROCKED!!

Love these guys - wish I could find more live stuff from them, but can't seem to sniff any out.

To my old friend Scott - this one's for you! Rock Steady!!

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The Waterboys - Live at the El Mocombo 12/06/84 (REPOST 3/01/13))

Hey now - yet another gem from the mighty CFNY archives. Can't remember when they actually broadcast this show, but I don't think it was on actual gig night (12/06/84). But who are we to complain?

Unfortunately I wasn't at this show, as I had just discovered their classic "Pagan Place" album a month or two after it's Canadian release. Can't even remember where/when I first saw them. I think it was at the Phoenix? And I have some fond memories of them opening for u2 at Massey Hall a few years after that. Oh what a night.......not to mention Mike Scott solo at Trinity Church in Toronto. What a beautiful venue to hear such inspirational music!

Anyhow, this El Mocambo (Toronto, Ontario) show from the Waterboys is likely out there someplace as a boot. Might even be on glorious wax!??

In terms of sound quality, I'd have to say it's an 8 1/2 pushing a 9. Much cleaner mix than the P. Furs show. So here is it 4 U........these are MP3's at 192K.

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