Meat Beat Manifesto/Josh Wink/Q-Burns Abstract Message - Palace

Underworld - Mayan Theatre

Two full hours of Underworld: The best live show I had ever seen.

(Even better than Underworld at Organic 96)

Cornelius/Solex/Notwist - Casbah

Cardigans - Troubadour

Jon Brion/Anna Waronker - Largo

Front Line Assembly/Switchblade Symphony - Palace

It was fun to see stalwart industrial band F.L.A. (from my hometown of Vancouver) playing in the "big city" of Los Angeles.  It is always surprising that so many dressed-in-black Gearheads and Goths live in sunny Southern California.

P.J. Harvey/Rachels - Wiltern Theatre

Tragically Hip - 4th & B

Every Canadian in San Diego County showed up for this show.  The question everyone asked of everyone else was, "where in Canada are you from, eh?"

Garbage - UCSD Rimac Arena

Anna Waronker/Teddy Thompson - Largo

Tori Amos/Devlins - Open Air Theatre

The highlight for me was a disco version of Raspberry Swirl.

Liz Phair - Montezuma Hall

This was Liz Phair's first big tour, and it showed.  I remembered her being very nervous - a lack of confidence resulted in a tentative, disappointing performance.  Fortunately, she has since gained a lot of experience and is now a touring pro.