Van Halen in Canada, eh??

Howdy!!

First off, I want to let you all know how spectacular this blog-vember is turning out to be. You are all so attentive, supportive and fired up. I am blessed to have you all in my life...and on my blog!!! This is not the time to get lazy though. Let's ride this wave straight through and see what comes of it. WHO'S WITH ME???

About a month ago, Kelli and I had the life-altering experience of seeing my childhood hero, Mr. Eddie Van Halen, and the newly reformed Van Halen (featuring David Lee Roth back on Vocals) at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto. We were a bit rushed getting to the show, so there aren't any images from the shenanigans and antics that transpired prior to the band ripping into 'You Really Got Me'...the first song in a string of 20-plus tunes that night. Yes, I lost my voice and suffered a minor strain in my wrist from killing it on air guitar all night long. But what can I say, they were in their 80's hairband, hotpants glory, and I was psyched to be there to witness it.

The next day was simply fantastic. The weather was warm with just enough cloud cover. The city was hopping with tourists and locals visiting the shops up and down Yonge Street. We walked for miles taking in all of it's beauty and stopping for the occasional photo op. I really enjoyed getting familiar with the streets and alleyways of this great city. If you haven't been, go...if you have, go back, I'll go with you.

Here are some images from that afternoon.

Leading the charge is a cell phone pic I snapped during the show. Can you say nosebleeds?? We got tickets 3 minutes after they went on sale and this is where they stuck us.

Now is the day after the night before. Enjoy!!!
modern architecture.


We found the mecca of Converse All Stars. It was paradise. I know that it's on Yonge Street but I was so excited to have been there that I forgot to snap a picture of the sign on the way out. Oh well, guess I'll have to go back. Darn.

The challenge was to find cool spots and act as models for one another. Here are a few. What are the odds that we found a wall to match her socks. Only in Toronto!

This is one of my all time favorites. Kelli almost got run over finding an angle for this shot. AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME!!!



We were attacked by a gang of these things. What are these things??
The CN Tower

signature sunglass shot at sunset.

loved this sticker. "you will be photographed". Potential slogan in the making here.
We ate dinner at The Loose Moose. How do you not eat dinner at a place called The Loose Moose??


and of course...some textured shots.

Excellent.

In other news, I spent a better part of yesterday updating the photo galleries on my myspace site. I did this in anticipation of my upcoming website overhaul which should be taking place over the next two weeks. That makes it not only Blog-vember, but website overhaul-vember as well. I'll be sure to keep you all posted.

One more thing worth mentioning. The Benefit celebrating the Life and Music of Tony Cavagnaro will be this Sunday at Water Street Music Hall. Over 15 bands and 100 musicians are scheduled to perform. Please stop by to show your support and get your groove on. All proceeds go to Tony's son, Calvin's Education Fund. I have donated some pieces for sale in the silent auction so stop by the booths while you're there.

OK...so Blog-vember charges on. Stay fired up!!! Before I sign off though, I will ask a favor of you all. Tell someone that you love how much you love them today. Be careful though, these kinds of shenanigans could be contagious. The world might become a better place!!!

All the Best,
t