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by Fan on 1/23/24Casino Rama Resort - RamaWas an amazing concert, great old time rock and roll !!!!
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- 4/27/24Saturday 08:00 PMKindersley, SK, CAWest Central Events CentreTROOPER with THE NORTHERN PIKES
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Trooper in Concert
If you've ever found yourself in a loud bar, at a sporting event in Canada or passing by a convertible Camaro at some point in the past 40-odd years, there's a good chance you've had a Trooper song soundtracking the experience. From the mid-to-late 1970s, the Vancouver quintet pumped out a steady stream of Top 40 singles that encompassed everything you'd want in a rock band: arena-sized riffs, huge shout-aloud hooks and lyrics about cars and having a good time. Trooper was formed by frontman Ra McGuire and guitarist Brian Smith, whose creative relationship dated back to their late-'60s psychedelic combo Winter's Green, which later changed its name to Applejack. After catching the ear of Guess Who/Bachman-Turner Overdrive guitarist Randy Bachman (who offered the band their first record deal), the group rebranded itself a final time as Trooper. Early singles like "General Hand Grenade" and "Santa Maria" betrayed traces of their hippie roots with their easygoing, acoustic-driven melodies, but with their 1978 foot-stomping anthem "Raise a Little Hell" and the following year's dramatic, hard-charging "The Boys in the Bright White Sportscar," Trooper proved they could hold their own alongside the era's rowdiest rockers. (The band's hitmaking legacy was cemented with the essential 1979 compilation Hot Shots, which hit No. 2 on the Canadian album charts and went five times platinum.) The hit parade slowed in the ‘80s, and the band haven't released an album of new material since 1991, but Trooper has remained sporadically active as a touring outfit over the years, becoming firmly entrenched in the Canadian pop-cultural canon. In 2001, they were the beneficiaries of a punk-themed tribute album, Shot Spots, featuring hardcore legends like D.O.A. and SNFU, while a 35th-anniversary campaign in 2010 saw them performing at such high-profile events as the Vancouver Winter Olympics and the Canadian Football League's Grey Cup. Contrary to the mantra espoused by one of their most beloved sing-alongs, "We're Here for a Good Time (Not a Long Time)," Trooper are indeed here for both.
Rating: 4 out of 5 Rating: 5 out of 5 TROOPER
by DJ JERRY C on 1/23/24Casino Rama Resort - RamaWell I knew they were mostly all New singers however they were Fantastic and even hit notes Higher. They were Bang on and "Wow"the audience like I did Loved them. Hit after Hit they played and I looked at so many people with smiles and singinging the songs. I would and intend to see these guys as Many times as possible. If you have not seen the New Trooper than I must say you Gotta see them. I'm 100% sure you will come out with smiles on your face. So go ahead and "Raise a Little Hell"with TROOPER.
Rating: 3 out of 5 Glad I went
by Brado66 on 1/23/24Casino Rama Resort - RamaTrooper started out slow in my opinion. The second half was much beter as they began to play the music we all came to hear. Finished off strong and I was glad I came..
Rating: 1 out of 5 Who were these people and i cant sit down?
by dissapointed on 1/16/24Casino Nova Scotia - The Bruce Guthro Theatre - HalifaxSo..I love trooper, but who were these people. I thought I was going to a trooper concert. They did an OK job with the music...but I would call this a cover band concert...not the real thing! Also, most Trooper fans are my age..60+...no seating available...really !!! Everyone was upset and some had to leave... Parking was not available for us with a high vehicle. I have difficulty walking and use a cane. The 4 city block walk almost killed me! Upset, and very disapointed!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Very entertaining, exhilarating, enjoyable
by Brad on 1/3/24Grey Eagle Event Centre - CalgaryWe thoroughly enjoyed the whole evening. From the atmosphere, the fantastic food, the warm up band to Trooper topping off the night, we can’t say enough about the great time we had.
Rating: 1 out of 5 Horrible
by John Cross on 11/6/23Casino Nova Scotia - Schooner Showroom - HalifaxThis was a terrible experience. I have a a disability. No where did it say that it was a standing room event. I also have anxiety and a sitting event would be fine but having to stand amongst a large group is hard and I ended up having to leave the event and not being able enjoy it at all.
Rating: 3 out of 5 Trooper
by Rose on 11/6/23Casino Nova Scotia - Schooner Showroom - HalifaxThe concert was great the music was awesome the disappointment was that at the Casino the room was general admission not knowing that there was not any seating only standing room the average age group was 60 plus
Rating: 4 out of 5 Trooper Casino NS
by Levi on 11/6/23Casino Nova Scotia - Schooner Showroom - HalifaxI really enjoyed Trooper, however I was expecting there to be seating. It would have made it better for some of us older folks and give us a chance to see to see the band better.
Rating: 3 out of 5 Should of been seating
by Van on 11/6/23Casino Nova Scotia - Schooner Showroom - HalifaxFor 75.00 should of had seats not standing Other than that it was great!!
Rating: 1 out of 5 Trooper fantastic -venue sucks a turd
by BAL on 11/6/23Casino Nova Scotia - Schooner Showroom - HalifaxGeneral admission, walked in to a room with no chairs or tables No washroom access So ended up standing along with 800 people for duration Bar access limited as sold out shoulder to shoulder show On a positive note the band was absolutely fantastic One of the best live events we have ever attended Like I said on title Trooper was fantastic but the venue sucked a turd