The first album I bought at Star Records in Oshawa was 54-40’s Green album, the Vancouver band's debut. It was 1986 and it was the first step on a lifelong trip through Canadian Music. There have been several 54-40 encounters along the road. 54-40 were the first band to play the Regent Theatre in Oshawa and they make a welcome return to the soft-seater venue for an unplugged set Saturday Jan. 11 2016. I played that Green album a lot and it still ranks as one of my all time faves. Ticket information is available at the Regent's website.

Then . . .

and now . . .