Our reviewers look back at Edmonton's 2017 concerts

In terms of sheer volume, 2017 was one of the busiest major concert years in Edmonton history.
A number of festival producers noted they struggled to compete with the barrage of entertainment at Rogers Place, which boasted 60-odd shows, including nine alone by Garth Brooks in January. Metal dominated Commonwealth Stadium, notably with ear-shattering visits from Metallica and Guns N’ Roses. The Edmonton Folk Music Festival, Interstellar Rodeo and Big Valley Jamboree all had impressive acts,