May 4th, 1999, is the last time Alanis Morissette graced a stage in Calgary. It’s not that she hasn’t toured, but for whatever reason the Canadian singer-songwriter never included our province on her road schedule. Yet absence and a sprinkle of nostalgia apparently makes the heart grow fonder, as the Saddledome was packed to the rafters July 27th for Morissette’s return on the Jagged Little Pill Anniversary Tour.
Her mega-selling 1995 album was the focus of the show, kicking off with All I Really Want, the opener from the album. She didn’t stick to the album order, with Hand in my Pocket next. The audience sang along to every word while Alanis swirled about the stage in the manner that she did 25+ years...
Her mega-selling 1995 album was the focus of the show, kicking off with All I Really Want, the opener from the album. She didn’t stick to the album order, with Hand in my Pocket next. The audience sang along to every word while Alanis swirled about the stage in the manner that she did 25+ years...
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