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Re: Who Are You Going To See ? - emperor penguin - 12-01-2012
The Horrible Esthete Wrote:emperor penguin Wrote:So I was able to trade my ticket to a scalper for a ticket to see Thursday's Lightfoot show at Massey Hall, and we traded up to 10th row centre floors! Absolutely epic show. My favourite song of all time was played - In My Fashion - as well as a song I've never gotten to hear him play live before, Canadian Railroad Trilogy. The show also marked the first time, according to Gordon, he has ever played Circle of Steel live. I could not find any documented live appearances of it before that. The rest of the show was sprinkled with a plethora of legendary classics, Restless, Beautiful, Edmund Fitzgerald, Sundown, If You Could Read My Mind, Carefree Highway, Let it Ride, Waiting For You. Gordo is getting frail but his crowd banter, stage presence, guitar playing and even singing are still excellent.
I've seen him several times, and some were good, but a couple there in the 90's .. well... notsomuch. He's hit some rough patches over the years, I'm glad to hear he's rounded back into form.
Last time I saw him was over a decade ago in Findlay, Ohio, and it was okay - but the great thing about it was that I was with my ma and pa, who have been listening to him since the 60s. I told mom that as he was playing a theater in such a small town, we might get a chance to meet him. So she brought a few old vinyls and a Sharpie with her. "How might we meet him?", she asked. "Well, we'll go out back and stand by the bus, of course", I said. So that's what we did...and after a few minutes of standing there, out comes Terry Clements (rest in peace) and gosh, I must have talked to him about his style, his influences, and guitars in general for fifteen minutes... and he seemed to actually enjoy talking. Finally, here comes Gordie...and seeing my mom standing there clutching her copy of Summertime Dream like a bashful teenager was one of the cutest things I've ever seen.
Gord gave her a hug and and signed her jackets. As he turned toward the bus and my folks turned in the opposite direction, I tugged his sleeve and said "you don't know how happy you just made her." He gave me a wink and a smile and said "Well, it makes me happy too". I thought that was cool as hell.
Just one of the many reasons why The Hip's cover of "Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" in Cleveland (2007) was one of the most sentimental and moving live music moments I've ever experienced :thumb:
That is an incredible story! Many times throughout the show, people would yell: we love you Gord! and he would reply with: well we love the work, and it seemed genuine as hell.
He's battled a number of health and addiction issues, which I have no doubt affected his performances at times. As you say though, it does appear that he's rounded back into form and it's great to see.
Re: Who Are You Going To See ? - thebends - 01-10-2013
Ben Harper And Charlie Musselwhite at the Danforth Music Hall Friday March 1st.
Sigur Ros ACC Theatre March 30th.
Re: Who Are You Going To See ? - ashtrayrock - 01-11-2013
colin james at lee's palace
Re: Who Are You Going To See ? - The Darkest Canuck - 01-12-2013
no soundgarden or who, and i didn't make it to aof.
BUT
Marilyn Manson Feb 1st @ Sudbury Community Arena
The Tragically Hip Feb 11th @ Sudbury Community Arena
contemplating Cheech and Chong March 19th @ Sudbury Arena
Re: Who Are You Going To See ? - aaronck - 01-15-2013
Saw 5440 at the Deerfoot Inn and Casino over the weekend-great show, weird small little venue, but had good sound-assigned seating in which they brought in 600 chairs to sit in giving it a weird vibe.... the boys seemed to be drinking a lot and were very loose, played mostly the hits but were very tight, also had a guy from the Grapes of Wrath on keyboards, although I'm not sure which one...
Re: Who Are You Going To See ? - thebends - 01-15-2013
aaronck Wrote:Saw 5440 at the Deerfoot Inn and Casino over the weekend-great show, weird small little venue, but had good sound-assigned seating in which they brought in 600 chairs to sit in giving it a weird vibe.... the boys seemed to be drinking a lot and were very loose, played mostly the hits but were very tight, also had a guy from the Grapes of Wrath on keyboards, although I'm not sure which one...5440 is on my bucket list. Must remember to check their tour schedule :nooooo
Re: Who Are You Going To See ? - direwolf74 - 01-15-2013
Some friends and I are seeing the Mahones on Friday night here in Cowtown. It'll be the first time I've seen them in over 10 years. Looking forward to it.
Re: Who Are You Going To See ? - emperor penguin - 01-16-2013
direwolf74 Wrote:Some friends and I are seeing the Mahones on Friday night here in Cowtown. It'll be the first time I've seen them in over 10 years. Looking forward to it.
Their only show in these parts recently was on New Years Eve in Toronto, so it's been over a year since Ive seen them. I saw them a couple of times over the last few years when I was living in Kingston and am itching to get to another show. One of the most fun bands, as you know, to see live. The new album is pretty good too.
Re: Who Are You Going To See ? - srb - 01-27-2013
Caught Creedence Clearwater Revisited on Friday evening at Casino Rama. Fun show, but I don't think I'd go out of my way to see Cook & Clifford play again unless Fogerty was front & center. Regardless, a fun show.
Next Saturday I'm seeing Blue Rodeo at Massey Hall, followed by the Kitchener, Guelph & Toronto Hip shows!
2013 is off to a good start!
Re: Who Are You Going To See ? - ryan93 - 01-28-2013
2013 is off to a good start so far! Went to see Colin James at the Halifax Casino on New Years Eve & Blue Rodeo last week at the Moncton Casino (incredible!). Next up is...
The Tragically Hip, February 2nd @ the Metro Centre in Halifax
Sloan, February 16th @ the Confederation Centre in Charlottetown
Dean Brody, February 22nd @ the Jubilee Theatre in Summerside
Serena Ryder, February 23rd @ the Confederation Centre in Charlottetown
Re: Who Are You Going To See ? - HandsInTheRiver41 - 01-29-2013
Some good shows lined up in Victoria for 2013!
Feb 5th - Built to Spill
Mar 8th - Trust
Mar 13th - Bright Light Social Hour
Mar 23rd - Hayden (in Vancouver)
April 5th - Stars
Re: Who Are You Going To See ? - nomadic - 02-01-2013
Holy Shit... Not 10 minutes ago bought tickets to see Fleetwood Mac! :jump My sister is going to love her birthday gift this year!!
Re: Who Are You Going To See ? - ashtrayrock - 02-04-2013
blue rodeo knocked it out of the park this past saturday night at massey hall
2 sets. 25th anniversary tour
so damn good
Re: Who Are You Going To See ? - Tthip - 02-08-2013
Scott Weiland solo (but with a band
cratch: )And he is performing Core and Purple in their entirety back to back.
Rapids Theatre, Niagara Falls, NY
Re: Who Are You Going To See ? - thebends - 02-08-2013
Tthip Wrote:Scott Weiland solo (but with a bandI'm curious about this venue, looks pretty cool from the pics I've seen. Tried to go to the Morrissey show there a couple of months back but could not find tix anywhere.
And he is performing Core and Purple in their entirety back to back.
Rapids Theatre, Niagara Falls, NY