Metric Concert

On Friday October 30 2009 I saw Metric in concert.

I will describe to all you people who may read this blog, how incredibly awesome that night was...starting at the beginning.

At around 6pm- Claire and I are dropped off in front of the Big Four building. The concert starts at 7pm, and the line is still short. We are very pleased and step into line behind a girl dressed up as a cat, and a man dressed up as a maid. They introduce themselves, and we have a long chat...along with some good laughs. The sun is slowly setting as the line grows. We are cold and anxious as the time creeps closer to 7.

At last the doors open, and we swiftly walk to the stage. We are close. Our view is excellent.

We stand for an hour... waiting for the opening band. We meet a cute couple, and engage in some perfect small talk. We then meet a young boy, who explains to us that this is going to be his first stand up concert- we reassure him that he will most likely be fine and won't break any bones.
The lights dim, and the thumping back beat coming out of the speakers slowly ends. Opening band enters the stage.




The four of them played well. They excited the audience with their catchy tunes, exotic outfits, and stage presence. Unfortunately I can not remember their band name. I will find them someday.


Metric is soon. 30 minute wait as they set the stage and do final sound checks. The lights dim for the last time, and the crowd roars. Metric makes their entrance. The crowd pushes forward, and I am moved right up against the barricade. The perfect view.


With their amazing sound, and engaging presence...the band quickly pulls you in. Stuck in the moment. Emily Haines sings beautifully and works the keys with ease, while Jimmy Shaw puts the crowd in awe with his awesome guitar riffs. Their sound is tight.



The crowd is now crashing into me. The security guard asked at least 5 times if I was okay, and if I wanted to be pulled out. There was no way. I was staying.




As the night moved on we met another fan. He was insane and completely awesome. He yells at the top of his lungs. "The guitar is coming!!!! Are you ready?!" Screams to Jimmy Shaw... "Do it!! DO IT!!" "Yes! Metric is INCREDIBLE!!!" He was fantastic.
Metric had a great set. I could not point out one thing I didn't love. They had two encore songs, one being an acoustic version of 'Combat Baby' -beautiful. And as easily as it started, it was over.



10:30pm. Claire and I make our way towards the C-Train. Amazed and tired, we stand quiet...and content. We board the train, and make our journey home. It is something about the train at night that is just perfect....