Metallica, November 29th 2016

Words cannot describe this show... The Opera House in Toronto was rocked last night by the power of Metallica! 950 people, an amazing set list and an unforgettable evening. My ears are ringing, my neck is sore and my voice is raw... What a great night.

Amanda Palmer, November 11th 2016

A very beautiful and emotional show at the Elizabeth Theatre in Toronto with Amanda Palmer (of Dresden Dolls fame).

Her rendition of Hallelujah as a tribute to Leonard Cohen for her last song was magical.

The Force Is Strong With This One: Star Wars Humble Bundle 2!

I could hardly contain my excitement when I saw the words Star Wars and Humble Bundle in my email. Humble Bundles basically let you "pay what you want" and you get a bunch of games... and I do mean a bunch! The value of these is incredible...

Anyways, the games included in the Star Wars Humble Bundle 2 are...

Pay $1 or more to unlock:
Star Wars Rebellion
Star Wars: X-Wing Alliance
Star Wars™: X-Wing vs TIE Fighter - Balance of Power Campaigns
 Star Wars Galactic Battlegrounds Saga
+ 10% off Humble Monthly

Pay more than the average of $7.07 (at the time of this post) to also unlock:
Star Wars: X-Wing Special Edition
Star Wars: TIE Fighter Special Edition
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords
75% off up to any 3 Star Wars titles in the Humble Store coupon (excludes titles in this bundle)
+ More games coming soon!

Pay $9.99 or more to also unlock:
Star Wars Empire At War: Gold Pack
LEGO Star Wars - The Complete Saga


There's also a t-shirt if you spend more than $34.99... I ended up getting the $9.99 bundle, even though I already own KOTOR and KOTOR 2 as this just gives me an excuse to give my codes to a friend and let them experience the awesomeness of these games.

I recently dug up my joystick, and it looks like my timing is perfect. I can't wait to play TIE Fighter again!

Humble Weekly Bundle: February 25 2016 to March 2 2016 (Iceberg Interactive)

I've really been enjoying the Humble Bundles... what a wonderful idea, and I've gotten so, so many games for so cheap! My Steam library is ever growing, mostly with games I've yet to play... but I can't resist a good deal, and eventually I do get to them (mostly).

That being said, this week's was of interest to me so I ended up picking it up after checking out a few of the reviews on Steam. I've saved you the trouble of looking them up (all except two 'Mixed' are 'Positive').


For $1 or more, you unlock:
Tiny Troopers - User reviews: Very Positive (455 reviews)
Darkness Within 1: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder - User reviews: Very Positive (133 reviews)
Armada 2526 Gold Edition - User reviews: Mixed (46 reviews)
Gas Guzzlers Extreme - User reviews: Very Positive (1,476 reviews)
Nuclear Dawn - User reviews: Very Positive (1,512 reviews)


Pay more than the average ($4.05 at the time of this post) to unlock:
Inside My Radio - User reviews: Very Positive (88 reviews)
Darkness Within 2: The Dark Lineage - User reviews: Mostly Positive (49 reviews)
Vector Thrust - User reviews: Mixed (332 reviews)
Gas Guzzlers Extreme Full Metal Frenzy DLC - User reviews: Positive (14 reviews)
Gas Guzzlers Extreme Full Metal Zombie DLC - User reviews: Positive (38 reviews)


Pay more than $9 to unlock (the one I picked, since I wanted this game):
Starpoint Gemini 2 - User reviews: Mostly Positive (2,268 reviews)


You can get the Humble Bundle here but hurry because it's only on for another 6 days (until Wednesday, March 2, 2016).

Death in June feat. Miro Snejdr (Herr Lounge Corps) with Vierance, November 27th 2015

Death in June put on an excellent show in this small and intimate venue named Nocturne Nightclub on Queen St. West (it doesn't even have a sign on the door, and we had to be emailed the secret location the night before). This was the first time Death in June performed in Toronto, and it was amazing. Vierance and Herr Lounge Corps did a great job of setting up the mood for Douglas Pearce, who then knocked it out of the park (the sound was great, which I find is hit or miss for a small venue).

Toronto Blue Jays vs Texas Rangers

Huge win by the Jays, 12-2 against the Texas Rangers. Grand Slam by Encarnacion, an amazing catch by Kevin Pillar... What a game! Probably one of the best game I've ever seen at the Rogers Centre.

Great view of the field.

The obligatory CN Tower picture. Gorgeous day!

Baseball at its finest!

Peace & Love.

A couple beers in!

Leaving the Skydome.

Reverend Horton Heat with The Brains & Nekromantix, June 5th 2015

The Brains & Nekromantix opened for Reverend Horton Heat in what was a great show at the Phoenix Concert Theatre!

Maple Leaf Monster Jam Tour (Hamilton)

Some pictures of the Maple Leaf Monster Jam Tour, this time in FirstOntario Centre, Hamilton. Grave Digger, Madusa, Northern Nightmare, and more were on site for some monster truck mayhem!

Maple Leaf Monster Jam Tour (Toronto)

Some pictures of the Maple Leaf Monster Jam Tour at the Rogers Centre. The highlight of the night was Grave Digger coming out, taking the highest jump as his first jump and immediately broking its wheel.

Toronto Marlies vs Milwaukee Admirals

Marlies lose 3-2 in OT in a very entertaining game between two evenly matched teams.

Amanda Palmer, November 25th 2014

The amazing Amanda Palmer at Lee's Palace, in Toronto. Life changing and mind opening event.

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, July 31st 2014

Bloody good show at the Sony Centre in Toronto. Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds never disappoint!

Toronto Blue Jays vs Los Angeles Angels

The Jays lose 5-3 against the Angels in a mostly uneventful game except for the bottom of the 9th when the Jays made a final push. Unfortunately it would prove to be too little, too late.

The obligatory selfie pic.

Toronto Marlies vs Abbotsford Heat

The Marlies win 3-2 against Abbotsford!

I took my nephew (of course)