Aerosmith is retiring from the road, so I’m sure glad I reviewed the bad boys from Boston seven times

By Steve Newton Yesterday Aerosmith announced that, due to singer Steven Tyler's vocal injury, the band will "retire from the touring stage." That's sad news for me, because Aerosmith concerts have been a big part of my life. When I was still a teenager I made the trek from Chilliwack, B.C. to Seattle, Washington with … Continue reading Aerosmith is retiring from the road, so I’m sure glad I reviewed the bad boys from Boston seven times

The 10 best rock concerts I ever saw at Vancouver’s Pacific Coliseum in the ’90s

By Steve Newton Last week I posted a blog about the ten best rock concerts I ever saw at the Pacific Coliseum in the 1980s. Well, I saw a few decent shows at the Coliseum in the '90s too.  Here's 10 of my faves: Aerosmith, October 25, 1997 from the newt's collection At the climax … Continue reading The 10 best rock concerts I ever saw at Vancouver’s Pacific Coliseum in the ’90s

Joe Perry credits Bruce Fairbairn and Little Mountain Sound with aiding Aerosmith’s rebirth

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON AUG. 13, 1993 By Steve Newton Vancouverites may wonder what it is about this town that makes a big-time Yankee rock band like Aerosmith want to come all the way from Boston to make records here. It is the scenery? The night-life? The days when it doesn't rain? When Joe Perry calls … Continue reading Joe Perry credits Bruce Fairbairn and Little Mountain Sound with aiding Aerosmith’s rebirth