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I was surprised last night that there weren't any late night posters either. I started to write a quick review, but was too tired to think straight, so figured I'd wait until this morning. Great setlist, Gord was in full force as usual. My wife and I got in line about 6:30 when the doors were supposed to open. Took about 15 minutes to get in, as everybody's ID was being checked, and they had some sort of metal detector at the door that everyone had to succumb to. We had a couple of drinks, then made our way onto the floor. Probably got 15 feet from the stage for the Hip (closest I've seen them in years). The opening band, Moth, sounded really good. I picked up their CD at the merch table, and will look forward to hearing them again. Actually saw the bassist for Moth at the back, and told him we enjoyed the performance.

Our only dissapointment last night, was that it was such a long wait for the Hip to come out. Moth finished at 8:30, and the Hip didn't come out until 9:30, and the room was so hot, my wife wasn't sure if she was going to make it through the show. (she did.....)

Anyway, about the Hip! Lyrics changed during Bobcaygeon to "that night in Chicago......". Gord bent the mic stand while riding it during 100th, then his head set seemed to completely go on him as he had to switch it while the band played through..

Songs that were played (in no particular order)

Don't Wake Daddy
At The Lonely End Of The Rink
New Orleans Is Sinking
It's A Good Life If You Don't Weaken
Fly
Escape Is At Hand For The Travelin' Man
Gus: The Polar Bear From Central Park
Twist My Arm
Bobcaygeon
Fireworks
The Last Of The Unplucked Gems
Are You Ready
Grace, Too

Encore:
The Drop Off
Sherpa
Fire In The Hole

can't remember the rest off hand. All in all, a great venue, and a great show!