edmontonhappenings: Kim Mitchell Honours the Military

Kim Mitchell takes the call when Edmonton Airshow calls in the the Canadian Music Icon, and former member of Max Webster. There was no question whether or not he would play when asked, as soon as he heard it was to honour the military.

The Alberta Legislature grounds were home to the Edmonton Airshow's Canada 150 Salute to the Military, honoring those serving and those who have served. With a special flypast by the Canadian demonstration team The CF Snowbirds earlier in the afternoon,

to the introduction of the members of 2 Military demonstration teams, The Canadian Snowbirds an Icon at Canadian Air Shows over the years and the first appearance by the Canadian Skyhawks Parachute team.

These 2 teams are usually the center of attention when they are performing but in this case they were being honoured with their own fly past by the Dehavilland Vampire from France, one of only 11 in the world still flying.

Introductions and photos with the teams continued as the lead up to the big show. The teams spent time with fans and the kids ensuring that no one was left out. Both teams will perform at the Edmonton Airshow Aug 19-20, 2017.

Kim Mitchell hot the stage around 7:30 pm and rocked the place with htis from his solo career and some mega hots from his days with Max Webster. Over the night Kim Mitchell did not disappoint even thought he is now 65, he has not lost a step and brought everyone into the world of Kim Mitchell. Kim reminisced of some of the antics that happened over past shows with his band yet not once did he miss a beat and even took fans both young and old, through his career. joking with one fan who was in their early twenties, that he was sorry that his parents forced Max Webster on him.

From start to finish, From Max Webster to Kim Mitchell, this was definitely a celebration and a great way to salute those who have took time to serve and to continue to serve.