The Concert Goers

A 50-foot mountain. Dancers in nude bodysuits. A Jesus impersonator. Kanye West's YEEZUS tour in 2013/14 had it all. On this episode, the Concert Goers reminisce about the experience that was Kanye's Yeezus tour, favourite Kanye albums, and discuss whether or not the chaos of his personal life takes away from his music.

Oasis. The name is synonymous with petty fights and sibling rivalry between Noel and Liam. There was a time when both brothers would perform together on a stage and make it through (barely) without fighting. On this episode, the Concert Goers revisit Oasis' 2008 Dig Out Your Soul tour, and G's experience seeing them live for the first and what would prove to be the last time.

Lionel Richie is one of the most successful and top-selling artists of all time and one hell of an act to see live. On this episode, the Concert Goers revisit the time they went to see Lionel perform hit after hit during his All The Hits, All Night Long tour in 2014. They talk setlist, which Lionel Richie album cover is the most epic, and that time Gianni passed on VIP tickets to see Lionel in Veg...

Green Day is one of the most entertaining bands in the world to see live. On this episode, the Concert Goers look back at Green Day's 99 Revolutions tour in 2013, and their stop at the Colisée Pepsi in Quebec City. It was one of only two Canadian stops on that tour meant to promote the trilogy Uno!, Dos, & Tré, released in rapid succession in late 2012. They talk setlist, why Gianni has never...

Exactly one year before the pandemic hit, Gianni and Jess found themselves sitting in the stands of the Bell Centre experiencing the fun that is Weezer. On this episode, the Concert Goers talk about the show, the broad appeal of Weezer, how they became fans much later on, as well as what songs they think Weezer should cover on their next covers album.

Live music is back... Or almost back. To celebrate Genesis' announcement that they are hitting the road in Fall of 2021 for their Last Domino Tour , Gianni and Jess revisit the last time Genesis visited Montreal during their Turn It On Again Tour . They discuss the tour, the upcoming tour, the setlist and who they think the better frontman is between Phil Collins and Peter Gabriel. 

On this episode, The Concert Goers are joined by Jess's Mom, Shelley, to talk about seeing Garth Brooks for the first time at the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa after being lifelong fans. They look back at special moments during the show, their love of Garth, and the crazy thing they did together the day after the concert. 

In this episode, the Concert Goers pay tribute to the one and only Prince 5 years after his passing. Gianni takes us back to the first time he saw Prince live during the Montreal International Jazz Festival in 2011, a show that lasted 4 hours and featured 7 encores. 

On this episode, The Concert Goers are joined by Montreal journalist, columnist, editor, and fellow concert goer Richard Burnett who shares his memories from Tina Turner's 1985 concert at the Montreal Forum. You won't believe how many times he's seen Tina Turner live. 

The Concert Goers share memories from U2's 360 Tour stops in Montreal on July 8-9, 2011. Jess had general admission tickets and Gianni had reserved seats in the bleachers. Hear about how Jess broke her heel jumping up and down during the show. 

In this episode, the Concert Goers talk about Hall & Oates' 2016 concert at the Bell Centre in Montreal. Out of all the shows covered so far, this is the first one that Jess and Gianni attended together. They talk about the show, dissect the setlist, dream about which bands Hall & Oates should think about co-headlining with, and if the band has a future beyond nostalgia with limited radio airplay....

In this episode, the Concert Goers revisit Jay Z and Justin Timberlake's 2013 concert at Fenway Park in Boston during their short but epic Legends Of The Summer Tour. Gianni drove from Montreal to Boston to see the show and he takes us through the setlist, the exceptional camaraderie displayed that night by both artists, and how Jess should never be allowed to rap.  

This week, The Concert Goers take a look at Bruno Mars' concert at the Bell Centre in Montreal during his Moonshine Jungle Tour. In this episode they also take a look at the impact Bruno Mars has had on music and how he is a must-see live act.

In episode 3, The Concert Goers take a look at Tony Bennett's 2009 concert at Place Des Arts in Montreal as a part of the world-renowned Montreal Jazz Festival. Tony Bennett has performed in Montreal over 20 times over the span of his 70-year career. 

The Concert Goers, Jessica Dionne and Gianni Fiasche, take a look at Fleetwood Mac's 2015 concert at the Bell Centre in Montreal. It was the first and only time Montreal has ever seen Fleetwood Mac's most popular lineup (Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham, Mick Fleetwood, Christine McVie, & John McVie) together on stage. The On With The Show tour also marked return of Christine McVie after leavi...

The Concert Goers, Jessica Dionne and Gianni Fiasche, share memories from Elton John's Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour stop in Montreal on October 4, 2018. They take an in-depth look at the setlist with a focus on songs that were both included and left off, and take a look at the entirety of the epic 2-hour show.