Saw Blue Rodeo last night.
OK, initial thoughts... AWESOME! I haven't seen a band with that much individual talent for a long time. Vocals were right on and they haven't lost a thing. Guitar work was a clinic from country chicken pickin' battles to full on screaming rock solos. Can't remember the last time I ever saw 5 guitars in one song!
The guy that plays lap steel is amazingly multi-talented. He would hop from that to acoustic guitar, to electric, to mandolin, and violin. Amazing. The keyboard player was showcased a few times and did not disappoint. Fantastic energy and feeling.
All the songs you know were represented just like you wanted, very satisfying. They peppered the set with a few new songs which were no slouch. My takeaway? If you've never seen them, drop what you're doing and get tickets now. If you haven't seen them in a long time, do it again! Place was deservedly packed. Outstanding musicians.