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First show was Carslisle, ON in 1990 or 1991...

I still can't believe they played in Carlisle ON ... I live right beside that field. Think it was the last "rock" show in this park.

Most memorable was easily Lee's Palace in Toronto in February 2002. Anyone who lived through the experience of both the leadup to the show (many hours standing in the pouring rain waiting for the doors to open) and the insane intimacy of such a venue will never forget that day.

Yep, I remember standing outside Massey Hall waiting for the venue announcement on the radio (this is where we thought the show would be). When Lee's was announced we hopped into two or three taxis and high tailed it for Lee's where we waited for hours in a driving cold rain for a chance at one of 600 wrist bands. Eventually Lee's management took pitty on us and let us into a large room with a couple of standup bars where we dried off and drank for a couple of hours before the show. What a great night!