Photo of Ian Thornley Lead Singer and Guitarist along with Paulo Neta on Lead Guitar, both with Big Wreck performing at the CNE Bandshell. Photo credit ccvic.zenfolio.com

On Aug 28 Big Wreck rolled into Toronto to play at the CNE Bandshell. During show setup I was amazed at the number of different guitars, that were being checked. Behind the Drummer’s pod, along the whole rear of the stage were racks of guitars.

Photo of Brian Doherty on Guitar with Big Wreck, performing at the CNE Bandshell. Photo credit ccvic.zenfolio.com

The last band that I had shot which featured a lot of guitar players was Lynyrd Skynyrd. Big Wreck has three guitar players. Ian Thornley does double duty as the lead singer and also both rythm and lead guitar. Paoio Neta handles rythm and lead guitar. Brian Doherty is the lead guitarist.

Photo of Chuck D Keeping on Drums with Big Wreck performing at the CNE Bandshell. Photo credit ccvic.zenfolio.com

In addition to the guitar threesome there was Dave McMillan on bass.  Brad Park took care of the sticks and drum skins. All are seasoned performers. One thing that struck me, was Dave McMillan on bass. He was all over the stage area. His performance reminded me more of a super lead guitarist, than that of a bass player and a great one at that. Dave’s performance was great to see.

Photo of Dave McMillan on Bass with Big Wreck performing at the CNE Bandshell. Photo credit ccvic.zenfolio.com

Before the show started a Radio Station DJ mentioned that Big Wreck would soon be returning to the studio, to record a new album. When that news was announced,  a huge cheer went up from the audience filled with Big Wreck fans.

Photo of Paulo Neta on Lead Guitar with Big Wreck performing at the CNE Bandshell. Photo credit ccvic.zenfolio.com

Jane Stevenson did an interesting background post about Big Wreck. It is featured on canoe.ca and you can check it out by clicking on the following link: After 11 Years, Big Wreck Is Back .

To check out future concert and tour dates, you can visit Big Wreck’s website by clicking on the following link: Official Big Wreck website.

There are still a few more days of CNE Bandshell concerts. To see who will be playing, just clicking on the following link: Official CNE Bandshell Concerts page.

UPDATE Aug 31: Since visitors have shown an interest in this post, I went and post processed more photos from the Big Wreck concert at the CNE Bandshell. You can go directly to view the new batch of Big Wreck photos by clicking on the following link:
More photos of Big Wreck in concert at the CNE Bandshell.