Over the years, many special and unique events have
contributed to the musical memories in Winnipeg.
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The Blue Note
- On June 27, 1987, Neil Young re-united
with The Squires to play an impromptu session at
this iconic Winnipeg night spot.
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Festival Express
- Arrived in Winnipeg on June 30, 1970 for the
July 1st concert at the stadium.
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Magical Musical
History Tour - Local music historian and
author, John Einarson, leads guided tours of
Winnipeg's rock 'n' roll history.
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Niverville
Pop Festival - Conceived to raise funds for
the Lynne Derksen Oxygenator Fund, the first
outdoor festival in Manitoba was held on May 24,
1970.
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Shakin' All Over
- Winnipeg's first rock reunion, Shakin’ All Over:
The Winnipeg 1960s Bands and Fans Reunion, took
place on June 28, 1987.
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The Decker Dash -
The Beatles first set foot in Canada in Winnipeg
on August 18, 1964, giving way to Bruce Decker's
dash to the stairs of their airplane.
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Man-Pop Festival
- Held on August 29, 1970 at the Winnipeg Stadium,
it was a major event marking Manitoba's centennial
year.
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Canadian Country Jubilee
- Largest all-Canadian country music show ever to play the western grandstand circuit.
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