[trevor]

After the last terrible GA experience I had at the Sudbury Bluesfest a couple of years ago, I pledged that I wouldn't bother with another GA show. Of course, when the first show of the summer was announced for Fort York, I couldn't resist and decided to lift my self-imposed ban. Having said that, Friday night was a fine experience for me. I did arrive with a totaly different perspective than ever before though.

I've had front row seats in an arena and I've been pressed up against the stage in a small club, but I've also sat at the opposite end of the ACC and enjoyed myself thoroughly. While there is something absolutely amazing about seeing every expresion on Johnny's face and studying Robby's fingers from just a few feet away, I figured that I'd done that before, and would hopefully get good enough tickets to do it again, so I'd be better off enjoying the show from a little farther away on Friday night. I'm glad!

I was surprised to read some of the comments already written. From where I was, against the fence in front of the VIP area, just in front of BigA's camera, I never even realized how bad it was getting up front. Although I saw the crowd surfers, and heard a couple of "Hip" chants during the Weakerthans set, I wouldn't have even know how bad it was getting at times. I guess that speaks volumes for the band's hypnotizing draw though!

All in all, I'm glad I decided before even getting to the venue that I'd hang back on the sidelines and enjoy the show for the music this time! It was great to meet you Kerry, Scott, Chris, Trevor, Steve, Matt and Adrian (sorry for calling you Al, I don't know where that came from!).

Great meeting you too James! Sorry that you couldn't make Saturday's show after all. It was a doozy!