Saw two concerts in the last week:
We invested in the PaganFest show with an established Winnipeg promoter, and while we didn't make any money, we didn't lose much, I don't think (final numbers still to be crunched). In any event, it was a blast. Turisas were just amazing, and I predict good things from Winterhymn as they mature. They're probably the first folk metal band I've heard from this side of the Atlantic that has the right idea (IMO of course).
And just last night, I saw this:
I'm not an Iced Earth fan, so I didn't stay for them (had to drive 3 hours to get to work this morning, and sleep was a priority). ReVamp were very impressive, though it always bugs me when metal bands rely heavily on ProTools for their live shows. You've got a five-piece band behind you - why not get a few of them to harmonize with you? Sabaton were stupendous, but again, since their keyboardist left, they haven't gotten further than replacing him with a computer.
All in all, a great show, except for one other thing that pissed me off: when you get Iced Earth sharing a bill with Sabaton, apparently you get Nazis at the show. What the fuck?