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Kim Mitchell turns on the patio lanterns and goes for lager and ale in Vancouver

Kim Mitchell turns on the patio lanterns and goes for lager and ale in Vancouver

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE GEORGIA STRAIGHT, AUG. 19, 1986 By Steve Newton It was East meets West at Expo Theatre on Monday (August 25) when two bands from the other end of the country came to visit. Kim Mitchell from Ontario and Haywire from Prince Edward Island played to a packed house on a hot … Continue reading Kim Mitchell turns on the patio lanterns and goes for lager and ale in Vancouver

Posted on August 26, 2016August 25, 2021 by the newtPosted in vancouver concertsTagged Akimbo Alogo, Haywire, Kim Mitchell at Expo Theatre 1986, Kim Mitchell concert review 1986, Kim Mitchell in Vancouver 1986, Marvin Birt, Paul MacAusland, Peter Fredette, Shakin' Like a Human Being. Leave a comment

Kim Mitchell defends Max Webster, pledges allegiance to Pye Dubois, and storm the charts with “Go For Soda”

Kim Mitchell defends Max Webster, pledges allegiance to Pye Dubois, and storm the charts with “Go For Soda”

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE GEORGIA STRAIGHT, JULY 20, 1984 By Steve Newton Former Max Webster guitarist/vocalist Kim Mitchell will be "going for his sodas" this Monday and Tuesday (July 23-24) at the Club Soda on Homer Street. The Ontario-born rocker has just released his second solo album, Akimbo Alogo, on the newly-formed Alert Records label. He'll be … Continue reading Kim Mitchell defends Max Webster, pledges allegiance to Pye Dubois, and storm the charts with “Go For Soda”

Posted on July 23, 2014March 26, 2022 by the newtPosted in canuck rockTagged 1984, 30 years ago, Akimbo Alogo, Club Soda, concert, Diary for Rock and Roll Men, Go For Soda, interview, July 23 and 24, Kim Mitchell, Kim Mitchell interview, Kim Mitchell interview 1984, Kim Mitchell on Pye Dubois, Lager & Ale, Max Webster, Pye Dubois, Rumour Has It, Vancouver. Leave a comment
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