Live concerts are my lifeblood – they give me such a boost, and the best of shows stay with me for a long time, providing comfort and energy year-round. I saw a LOT of great shows this year, so the list was tough, but here are some that I just can’t forget:

February 20 – Mary Gauthier w/Scott Nolan & Joanna Miller – Park Theatre

March 16 – The Mavericks – Walker Theatre

March 20 & 21 – Del Barber CD Release – Park Theatre

March 28 – Outlaws & Gunslingers (Junofest) – WECC

May 3 – Skydiggers (dance party) – WECC

May 5 – Sunparlour Players – Sunset Saloon

May 16 – Jonathan Byrd – Time Change(d)

June 6 – The 24th St. Wailers – Times Change(d)

June 19 – Jon Dee Graham & The Canadian Cocks w/ Mike June – River City Social Club

July 7 – Gillian Welch & David Rawlings – Minnesota Zoo

July 12 – James McMurtry – Winnipeg Folk Festival

July 29 – Martyn Joseph – Sunset Saloon

August 7 – Lynn Miles & Scott Nolan – Sunset Saloon

September 13 – The Replacements w/The Hold Steady & Lucero – St. Paul, MN

November 1 – The Sadies w/ NQ Arbuckle – WECC

November 10 – Del Barber & The Profiteers – Times Change(d)

November 16 – Barney Bentall & The Grand Cariboo Opry – WECC

December 5 – Skydiggers holiday show – WECC