[trevor]

I've seen approximately 70 Hip shows since my first in 1989. Last night I was expecting a little more to be honest. First of all, it was a "Fan Club Show" which made me think that it would be automatic to hear at least two encores. For the price of the tickets I believe we deserved that. It was great to hear some "b" side tracks, however, I don't think "Gus" is a classic, or has any place in an encore. My other issue with last night was the last song...Long Time...how often do you hear it in the setlist..not very...it seemed to me that Gord forgot the words and sort of let the crowd take over. As a HIP fan...I want to hear Gord sing it. I don't want to comment too much on their new stuff because I think you need to hear it a few times first, but, my first impression is not good. I hope that the HIP will return to their roots and make another record with Don Smith..or possibly Daniel Lanois. I heard that polished Bob Rock sound...and I can't stand any recordings that Bob Rock has been associated with...just my opinion.
I would like to hear "fight" again someday, maybe even "she didn't know". If there is a positive it seems like the band understands that "Courage"and other radio favourites don't need to be in the setlist every night.

To each his own I guess.
But to think you "deserve" something because it was a Fan Club Show is just lunacy.