07-18-2010, 02:31 PM
8:50-9:45pm
Insomniacs of the World Goodnight (partial)
Canada Geese
Dance/Disappearance
Pascal's Submarine
Retrace
Drowning Machine
Who By Rote
Moon Over Glenora
Vancouver Divorce
Yer Possessed
Yellow Days
East Wind
Figment
The Windsor Bluesfest is an outdoor music festival which has been running for 16 years. It took place on Windsor's beautifully manicured river walk located next to the Detroit River and nestled closely to the Caesar casino. The venue had about 1500 folding chairs with tables and a large standing room area at the back. The stage looked out over the river. All the seats were full with about 1000 fans in the back. Gord and his band weren't the headliners, but they had the largest crowd of any band playing last night. There was a palpable excitement in the air. The night was hot with a cool breeze coming off the river.
The show was about to start as the sun was setting. Two lake freighters cruised up the river just before Gord & TCOM took the stage. The captain of the first freighter saw the large group of people gathered and gave us two friendly blasts from the ship's air horn. It was dark after the first two songs and the river became alive with lighted dinner cruise ships and pleasure crafts chasing each other's wake through the night. Gord even commented, "What a beautiful view, and I'm not referring to the shadow of the GM Headquarters Building. We're lucky to have the river and this beautiful night."
Gord started the show by reciting a few lines from Insomniacs before the band launched into Canada Geese. I was able to get Gord's set list after the show. There was one small change from the planned set. Who By Rote was played spontaneously, while one of my favorite songs from Gord's new CD, Gone, was taken out. During Gord's last solo tour 7 years ago, he sat on a stool while playing and singing his songs. This time Gord was more active, but not like he has at a Hip show. Still, Gord had lots of fun walking back and forth playing along with his band mates. During East Wind, Gord walked off the stage strumming his guitar. The folding tables matched the height of the stage and Gord walked out about 10 ft., towering over the surprised fans around him. He even struck a surfer's pose as he balanced his weight on the tables. After the show, my cousin Cat from Windsor, my wife Carolyn and I were able to speak with everyone in the band. We had a great time! Now off to London!
Insomniacs of the World Goodnight (partial)
Canada Geese
Dance/Disappearance
Pascal's Submarine
Retrace
Drowning Machine
Who By Rote
Moon Over Glenora
Vancouver Divorce
Yer Possessed
Yellow Days
East Wind
Figment
The Windsor Bluesfest is an outdoor music festival which has been running for 16 years. It took place on Windsor's beautifully manicured river walk located next to the Detroit River and nestled closely to the Caesar casino. The venue had about 1500 folding chairs with tables and a large standing room area at the back. The stage looked out over the river. All the seats were full with about 1000 fans in the back. Gord and his band weren't the headliners, but they had the largest crowd of any band playing last night. There was a palpable excitement in the air. The night was hot with a cool breeze coming off the river.
The show was about to start as the sun was setting. Two lake freighters cruised up the river just before Gord & TCOM took the stage. The captain of the first freighter saw the large group of people gathered and gave us two friendly blasts from the ship's air horn. It was dark after the first two songs and the river became alive with lighted dinner cruise ships and pleasure crafts chasing each other's wake through the night. Gord even commented, "What a beautiful view, and I'm not referring to the shadow of the GM Headquarters Building. We're lucky to have the river and this beautiful night."
Gord started the show by reciting a few lines from Insomniacs before the band launched into Canada Geese. I was able to get Gord's set list after the show. There was one small change from the planned set. Who By Rote was played spontaneously, while one of my favorite songs from Gord's new CD, Gone, was taken out. During Gord's last solo tour 7 years ago, he sat on a stool while playing and singing his songs. This time Gord was more active, but not like he has at a Hip show. Still, Gord had lots of fun walking back and forth playing along with his band mates. During East Wind, Gord walked off the stage strumming his guitar. The folding tables matched the height of the stage and Gord walked out about 10 ft., towering over the surprised fans around him. He even struck a surfer's pose as he balanced his weight on the tables. After the show, my cousin Cat from Windsor, my wife Carolyn and I were able to speak with everyone in the band. We had a great time! Now off to London!
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