You Were There (Lightfoot '08)

[RM]

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Let's see how we do this year. As before, just post a note of your presence at a particular concert(s) to this thread. I hope to see many detailed reviews and concert experiences........but they should be recounted in a different thread. Otherwise, this beast will become unwieldly.


February 11 Knoxville, TN - (2) DSR, bigal6610
February 12 Asheville, NC - (4) ellen, DSR, solserenade, gene
February 13 Chattanooga, TN - (6) DSR, Hershey102, podunklander, wcannon,
TennTroubadour, RainbowTrout

February 15 Atlanta, GA - (4) DSR, Mary Ann (MAH), podunklander, lynn9090

February 16 Birmingham, AL - (1) spocksbrain
February 17 Columbus, GA - (no report)
February 19 Gainesville, FL - (3) DSR, Kathy Number Four, sunshine
February 20 Orlando, FL - (6) DSR, Kathy Number Four, sunshine, brink, Lori, johnfowles

February 21 Tampa, FL - (10) DSR, Kathy Number Four, sunshine, brink, Melissa, RJ, Lori, johnfowles, Claudia, Steve Champion

February 23 Fort Pierce, FL - (7) DSR, Kathy Number Four, sunshine, Kerstin, brink, Lori, Melissa

February 24 Panama City, FL - (3) DSR, Kathy Number Four, Kerstin


March 27 Manistee, MI - (4) Moosedog, talbot10, SomewhereupinMichigan, Kathy in Michigan

March 28 Waukegan, IL - (3) OldDan, cep1119, Moosedog
March 29 Onamia, MN - (3) seafarer62, mnmouse, Claudia
March 30 Appleton, WI - (5) seafarer62, Moosedog, daylitekt, knackelflerg, Dave, Melbourne,Australia


April 1 Des Moines, IA - (1) seafarer62
April 2 Peoria, IL - (3) Peter Bro10, imported_Ordinary_Man, conniesue
April 3 Columbus, OH - (1) tswish63
April 4 Cincinnati, OH - (2) classicmixdj, Mr. Moon
April 5 Merrillville, IN - (2) Nightingale, dedife
April 19 Ottawa, ON - (no report)
April 20 Ottawa, ON - (1) culverd


May 2 Hamilton, ON - (1) Minstrel Man
May 3 Kitchener, ON - (no report)

May 7 Toronto, ON Massey Hall - (-) charlene, lighthead2toe, sunshine, mandoann, SherylKat, Martyn Miles

May 8 Toronto, ON Massey Hall - (-) charlene, catrinka, podunklander, lighthead2toe, sunshine, mandoann, SherylKat, Louise


May 9 Toronto, ON Massey Hall - (-) charlene, sunshine, Claudia, BILLW, vlmagee, SherylKat

May 10 Toronto, ON Massey Hall - (-) charlene, sunshine, podunklander, Claudia, BILLW, vlmagee, SherylKat, Martyn Miles


June 10 Toledo, OH - (1) Moosedog
June 11 Chester, WV - (4) DSR, Andrea, krjones17, RMCBURNEY
June 12 Williamsport, PA - (2) DSR, Frkmry
June 14 Vienna, VA - (2) DSR, ELizabeth
June 15 Glenside, PA - (3) BILLW, formerlylavender, JBT1976
June 17 Waterbury, CT - (7) podunklander, JohninCt., Jenney, sunshine, BuddyP, Sundown17, Bonfirez

June 18 Schenectady, NY - (1) Jenney
June 19 Morristown, NJ - (1) nancyzl, 3pennies
June 21 University Park, PA - (1) Dan
June 22 Erie, PA - (1) Bev


September 18 Purchase, NY - (3) Blackberry John, Brian Drescher, Jenney
September 19 Cambridge, MA - (3) podunklander, Jenney, sunshine
September 20 Northampton, MA - (7) Bonfirez, sunshine, podunklander, talbot10, marilynb, Jenney, vlmagee

September 21 Buffalo, NY - (5) charlene, Travis, teherie, Dan, HAROLD CHRISTIE
September 23 Indiana, PA - (no report)
September 24 Cleveland, OH - (1) Wes Steele
September 26 East Lansing, MI - (5) christine75, Moosedog, just ducky, buzzard, Melissa

September 27 Kalamazoo, MI - (1) Oh, Linda
September 28 Joliet, IL - (3) podunklander, OldDan, imported_Ordinary_Man
September 30 Evansville, IN - (no report)


October 1 Saint Louis, MO - (4) Tim, imported_Ordinary_Man, Kelly Davis, GJA
October 3 Kansas City, MO - (1) imported_Ordinary_Man
October 4 Springfield, MO - (no report)
October 5 Little Rock, AR - (1) timetraveler
October 15 Stockton, CA - (3) DSR, TC, Rowdee
October 16 Hanford, CA - (3) DSR, Kerstin, Rebecca
October 17 Cerritos, CA - (5) DSR, Kerstin, Claudia, The Rez, mandoann
October 18 Agoura Hills, CA - (5) DSR, Kerstin, Claudia, The Rez, Borderstone
October 19 San Diego, CA - (6) DSR, Kathy Number Four, Claudia, The Rez, Borderstone, sleeping GIANT

October 22 Flagstaff, AZ - (1) sunshine
October 23 Tucson, AZ - (2) sunshine, RM
October 24 Phoenix, AZ - (1) sunshine
October 25 Albuquerque NM - (1) Andy T.
October 26 Amarillo, TX - (1) Melissa

[Dream Street Rose]

Hi Ron,

I will start reporting in when Ken and I get back to our room in Knoxville. :)
Thank you once again.

DSR

[RM]

Back to the top....It starts tonight......

[mandoann]

Hi Ron,

I will start reporting in when Ken and I get back to our room in Knoxville. :)
Thank you once again.

DSR

Hi Rose,

I am so happy for you! I'm looking forward to your report. (I'm listening to Painter now; Much to My Surprise is my favorite, second is Drifters. I'll bet there will be a smile on every face there tonight! )

Happy & safe travels...

Ann

- a (willing) victim of his mintrelsy....

[Dream Street Rose]

Two and a half hours until concert time. Does it count yet? :biggrin:

DSR

[mandoann]

Two and a half hours until concert time. Does it count yet? :biggrin:

DSR

To quote Sierra Hull, "oh yeah!" "Rehearsal"?

Listening to On Yonge Street now...:headbang:

[mandoann]

Two and a half hours until concert time. Does it count yet? :biggrin:

DSR

Whoops, forgot, you're in Knoxville. I guess I'm already at the Massey (only 3 months ahead!)

[RM]

Two and a half hours until concert time. Does it count yet? :biggrin:

DSR

I'll tell you what......I'm gonna pencil you in, but I expect an in-depth review in return.

[Dream Street Rose]

Hi Ron,

I appreciate being penned in for Knoxville. When you have time, please add me to Asheville. Thank you :).

DSR

[Dream Street Rose]

Hello again Ron,

I had a blast in Chatattnooga. Will report in soon.

DSR

[podunklander]

Hi! Please add me to the list for Chattanooga!

[Rainbow Trout]

My daughter and I at the Chattanooga show.

[charlene]

MAH (MaryAnn) is going to the Atlanta show tonight..she doesn't post often..

[Dream Street Rose]

DSR will be at the Atlanta show. She will not be able to have internet access until late Saturday night. Maybe I can find Char's friend MAH. :)

DSR

[charlene]

[QUOTE=RM;

February 15 Atlanta, GA - (1) MAH(this is Char's imaginary friend)

I'll get her to post her review of the concert -- you just wait and see if she's imaginary or not!
lolol
;)

Here's a post from days long gone:

08-12-2000, 10:24 AM #4
Mary Ann
Senior Member


Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Atlanta, GA USA
Posts: 139

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Hi Frank,
I've only seen THE MAN in concert twice, so I don't have much knowledge about what he does or doesn't play on a regular basis, but neither of the times I've seen him did he sing the song he wrote for me . . . Mountains and Maryann. Course, if he ever did, I'd probably jump out of my seat, make a bee-line to the stage albiet knocking down anyone in my way, doing a Superman type leap over the security guards to land gingerly on my feet just inches from the microphone. Two seconds after that, I'd be squeezing the living daylights out of him and saying Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! I'd also like to hear him sing High and Dry.

Mary Ann

[RM]

Just the facts Ma'am,

Our records show that last year you reported that a "MTNSANDMA" would be attending a performance. Coincidentally, they also went by the alias of 'MaryAnn" and you also referred to this 'person' as "Georgia Peach". We'll need further evidence to verify your account.

[podunklander]

Was at the Atlanta show :)

[lynn9090]

my wife Juanita were there last night (Atlanta)
We

[Dream Street Rose]

Hi all,

Atlanta was the best so far. Gordon was strong and feeling good. I am sorry I can not do a set list. I have tried and as soon as Gordon starts to sing........................

Anyone wanting to say hello before the show in Gainsville please sent me a PM. :)

DSR

[charlene]

Just the facts Ma'am,

Our records show that last year you reported that a "MTNSANDMA" would be attending a performance. Coincidentally, they also went by the alias of 'MaryAnn" and you also referred to this 'person' as "Georgia Peach". We'll need further evidence to verify your account.

LOL - when I spoke to the Georgia Peach yesterday I told her to get over here to post something and she said she'd forgotten how and would probably have to register again!
lol
oh dear..

Bru-Jenney-Paul-Erkie - help !! - tell them MAH is NOT imaginary! She is in Atlanta working at the box office at the Philips Centre!
lol
I have pics!!
;)

look - this is from her profile at CORFID!!
here's what I told you!
Location:
Atlanta, GA USA
Interests:
reading, baseball, food, friends(not necessarily in order)
Occupation:
box office

[RM]

That's all fine and well Ma'am, but your position as moderator makes the possibility of "data manipulation" a concern. We certainly hope to have this issue resolved as soon as possible.

[charlene]

That's all fine and well Ma'am, but your position as moderator makes the possibility of "data manipulation" a concern. We certainly hope to have this issue resolved as soon as possible.

I don't even know how to do 99% of the functions that a moderator can do on this board!
lol
Data Manipulation - that's too funny..you just wait...just wait..MAH will be posting here on Monday..she will..I know she will..and..and..and.. she'll tell ya..that's what she'll do!

I'll get her to e-mail the pic of her in front of some mountains that I had Gord sign for her...

I have pics of lots of us NET People at her place in Atlanta a few years ago, we even went up Stone Mtn.

Well Bru didn't cuz she's chicken but the rest of us did..We had MAHbeque that year up there! Really - we did! Atlanta will never be the same ..hell Gord wasn't even around now that I think of it!
lol
help....
;)

[RM]

.you just wait...just wait..MAH will be posting here on Monday..she will..I know she will

OK. So, please understand that you have until 11:59:59 PM EST, Monday, 2/18/08 to provide this evidence. Otherwise, the case, "Corfidians For Truth vs CHar", will be presented to a jury of the first 12 responders to the question :" Should the "imaginary friend" note be deleted from the 'You Were There (Lightfoot '08) thread ?"

Good Luck.

[Jesse Joe]

This is turning into a reality show Char & RM. :biggrin:

[charlene]

MAH - are you there?? Help me!!
I'm sending her the link to this thread..you'll see!

:eek:

[Jesse Joe]

Hey Char here's a list of the members under "M" no MAH or Maryann. :)

http://www.corfid.com/vbb/memberlist.php?ltr=M&pp=0&sort=username&order=asc

[charlene]

She's a senior member - Mary Ann

[RM]

Well, due to a clerical error, the fact that today is President's Day in the USA was overlooked. Therefore, no proceedings can take place.

It has been decided to expunge the "imaginary friend" notation.

A job opening for a new secretary will be posted soon.

[charlene]

Today is "Family Day" here in Ontario..(new holiday)
No hiring going on..
;)

[Mary Ann]

Hey . . . who said I was imaginary? I'm very real- just haven't checked in for a while. :) Perhaps you know me as MAH? Anyway, I did go to Gord's concert in Atlanta. Wish I could say it was the best I'd ever seen him perform but unfortunately it was not.

It was playing out to be a great evening ... the weather was perfect, it was a spanking new venue, a sellout crowd, and there was a buzz in the air. So, at 8pm sharp, the band strolls onto stage followed by Gord. The set list w/ comments is as follows . . .

Cotton Jenny (as per usual he stops before reaching the "sickly South" verse)
Carefree Highway
Sea of Tranquility

Gord addresses the audience at this point. Says how great it is to be back after a couple of years. Then he recalls another time in ATL ... "oh, the rain in Chastain", he chortles. And if you were there at that concert you'll remember it rained like cats and dogs until just before showtime, then the humidity was so thick you could cut it with a knife!

14 Karat Gold
Never Too Close
In My Fashion

Another chat w/ the crowd- he informs us that this performance was the 11th in 14 days. He comments on how people assume he's exhausted after so many shows in a row but he denies it, saying he becomes more energized. Well that may be, but his voice was taking a toll for sure. It was cracking and very raspy from the get-go.

A Painter Passing Through
Rainy Day People
Shadows
Beautiful

He mentions knowing Jiggs McDonald (commentator for Atl Flames way back when) and how they went to high school together separately. Laughs at his joke. Somewhere around this time, he switches guitars and makes a another joke about how he better get to playing before he quits- er for the first half that is. I think that was a backhanded remark about his fluctuating voice. Some loud lady down front yells something which got the crowd laughing and him just shaking his head.

The Watchman's Gone
Ribbon of Darkness (abbreviated version)
Sundown
The Wreck

Intermission

Triangle
Hangdog Hotel Room
My Little Love

A loud lady shouts she loves him to which he replies, "that's nice to hear since I never hear it at home". Just kidding he says, but one wonders???)

Clouds of Loneliness

He mentions this is a song he was inspired to write while flying over Nebraska late one night and seeing a rare light filtering through the clouds. He then very loudly said it reminded him also of his estranged wife. Hmmm.

Waiting For You (his voice actually was strong during this song)
Make Way For The Lady
If You Could Read My Mind
Baby Step Back

Gord said he and band enjoy playing this song but it was hard to tell this particular night- they all seem to be only going thru the motions.

Song For A Winter's Night
Early Mornin' Rain

Talks about almost meeting Elvis- but Elvis had left the building, and how he thought Elvis did a nice version of his song

If Children Had Wings
Blackberry Wine

Encore - Old Dan's Records

All in all, it was a pleasant evening. I just shut my eyes, sang along quietly to myself. And despite the fact that Gord's voice isn't what it used to be, he can still bring me to my feet!

Mary Ann (MAH)

[RM]

Mary Ann,

Thanks for the wonderful review, one of the best I've seen.

I will never question Char's veracity again, no matter what monicker she decides to give you. I would suggest that in the future she refer to you as "that Georgia chick", and then I'll know who she is referring to.

Thanks again.

[charlene]

Mary Ann,

Thanks for the wonderful review, one of the best I've seen.

I will never question Char's veracity again, no matter what monicker she decides to give you. I would suggest that in the future she refer to you as "that Georgia chick", and then I'll know who she is referring to.

Thanks again.

She's our "Georgia Peach", MAH, and another moniker of hers is "Peachy"..she's got a million of 'em! and now she's "that Georgia chick" !!!
lol

thanks MAH!! you saved my arse here..Florian might have fired me or cut my pay...
;)

[Jesse Joe]

Thanks Mary Ann for a great review. And now your name even appears in the members list. Your perfectly sane Char. :biggrin: :)

http://www.corfid.com/vbb/memberlist.php?ltr=M&pp=0&sort=username&order=asc

[Dream Street Rose]

Hi Ron,

DSR and Kathy number 4 had a great time in Gainsville. Tomorrow is back to Orlando. :)

DSR

[Patti]

[QUOTE=Mary Ann;

A loud lady shouts she loves him to which he replies, "that's nice to hear since I never hear it at home". Just kidding he says, but one wonders???)

Clouds of Loneliness

He mentions this is a song he was inspired to write while flying over Nebraska late one night and seeing a rare light filtering through the clouds. He then very loudly said it reminded him also of his estranged wife. Hmmm.



Mary Ann (MAH)[/QUOTE]

Maybe he will remarry his estranged wife?

[Dream Street Rose]

DSR and Kathy #4 had a great time in Orlando.

[Dream Street Rose]

DSR and Kathy #4(who is really #1 in my book), had a great time in Tampa.

DSR

[BILLW]

This thread is very cool, keep up the good work. But it highlights how few of the people who find his concerts ever find corfid.com ! I guess those of us who are still "young at heart" know how to navigate the internet, LOL. And of course many of our members are actually young, of course. Myself not included.

Bill :)

[sunshine]

I went to Gainesville, Orlando, Tampa and will be in Ft. Pierce tomorrow night. I don't think the acoustics in Gainesville were the best and the Bob Carr theater in Orlando wasn't sold out, lots of empty seats in the rear and in the balcony, which sort of throws off the energy of the evening, but last night in Tampa, all the forces were aligned. Great theater, very enthusiastic, vociferous crowd, superior sound (it was obvious from the first note that Gordon sang), and the exchange of energy between Gordon, the band and the audience was apparent. Everyone was in great form, the song selection was excellent with all the regulars plus a few special numbers. The theater was essentially sold out, it was small, and it created that type of intimate evening that reminded me of the feel at Massey Hall, like a big living room and Gordon is there creating a special mood like only he can. Another thing that was obvious in Tampa was the syngery of Gordon and the band; all the performances were excellent and having the proper sound in the theater really enhanced it all. Three times this week Gordon referred to his new hobby . . . following the United States presdiential campaigns. He finds it fascinating and exciting, revealed nothing of his personal preferences, but gave the impression that he approves of the process and this year's issues and opportunities. On another note, how come the 2008 tour dates are not added to the 2006 and 2007 dates on the home page? I almost missed the new additions in Massachusetts and New York in September. Peace.
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[charlene]

My family went to the Tampa show (they live in sarasota) and also noted how beautiful the theatre was and the fabulous acoustics. They also told me how happy Gordon seemed and that he was really enjoying himself. They mentioned that the crowd in Sarasota would have been a lot tamer and having been there a couple of years ago I'd have to agree.
Sure wish I'd "Tagged Along" ..for so many reasons!
;)

[Dream Street Rose]

DSR, Kathy and Kerstin totally enjoyed the concert in Fort Pierce.

DSR

[RM]

Hmmm.......the Academy Awards are tonight (yawn...). I wonder how the turnout will be at the Panama City, Florida show.....

[charlene]

Melissa was in Tampa..not sure about Ft. Pierce..
Two other "Net People" - Lori and Donnie were at Orlando/Tampa and Ft. Pierce.

[RM]

Ma'am,

I'm not questioning whether or not "Lori" or "Donnie" attended a show, but rather if they're Corfidians. Melissa has posted here before, so that's not a problem.

[brink-]

Lori has posted here. I don't think Donnie has but she lurks. I was at Orlando, Tampa and Fort Pierce.
I am sure Mr. Fowles will let you know about his adventures at the Florida concerts also.
Was a regular mini reunion. Fabulous time. I agree with Sunshine about the Tampa show.

[Dream Street Rose]

DSR, Kathy and Kerstin were in Panama City.

[RM]

For those interested :

A June performance in University Park, PA was added to the tour list since the last time I checked.

[charlene]

I thnk Melissa was in Ft.Pierce too..
brink - was she?

[RM]

Back to the top.......part 2 of the tour begins tomorrow.

I've seen a lot of talk about attending a show.....so let us know if you made it. If you choose not to present a detailed review, simply post a "I was at the (fill in the blank) show" to this thread. Start another thread if you wish to be more detailed, and I will probably notice it. (No imaginary friends please).

[Moosedog]

Vickie was in Manistee, and had a blast meeting up with fellow Corfidian Bill Hall! :) Unfortunately, we did not find Kathy. :( GREAT sold out show, enthusiastic crowd! I've arrived in the Waukegan area, and will be attending that show tonight. :)

[podunklander]

Vickie was in Manistee, and had a blast meeting up with fellow Corfidian Bill Hall! :) Unfortunately, we did not find Kathy. :( GREAT sold out show, enthusiastic crowd! I've arrived in the Waukegan area, and will be attending that show tonight. :)

thanks for the update! Glad to know you made it there safely and had some fun too! Enjoy tonights show! Thanks again!

Pam

[Jesse Joe]

Vickie was in Manistee, and had a blast meeting up with fellow Corfidian Bill Hall! :) Unfortunately, we did not find Kathy. :( GREAT sold out show, enthusiastic crowd! I've arrived in the Waukegan area, and will be attending that show tonight. :)

"Great sold out show, enthusiastic crowd!"

Nice to hear this Moosedog, :)

[OldDan]

I was at the Waukegan concert March 28, Genesee Theatre.

[Steve Champion]

My wife and I were at the Tampa, Fl. 02-21-08 Tampa Theatre show. Absolutely wonderful!!!

[Jesse Joe]

Hi Steve Champion,

Welcome to Corfid, nice to hear from the warm state of Florida. Hope you post more often here in GordoLand. :)

[Kathy in Michigan]

Ron,
You can add me to the Manistee show.

[Moosedog]

Please add my name to the Waukegan and Appleton shows! :)

Vickie

[daylitekt]

Please count me in the Appleton show.

[Dave, Melbourne,Australia]

Please note I attended the Appleton concert. (Now that I'm over the jetlag, I will post my review ASAP.)

[RM]

Back to the top.......

I've seen a lot of talk about attending a show.....so let us know if you made it. If you choose not to present a detailed review, simply post a "I was at the (fill in the blank) show" to this thread. Start another thread if you wish to be more detailed, and I will probably notice it.

Thought it was time to bring this back to the top since the May dates begin tomorrow.

[RM]

Let it be known (if you so wish).....that you attended a Lightfoot performance at Massey in the year 2008....I've filled in what I could decipher, but I can no longer read between lines.

[sunshine]

Massey Hall x 4
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[Minstrel Man]

I was at the Hamilton Concert on May 2, 2008.

[RM]

Thanks for chiming in. I already had made note of your attendance. You can find what has been tallied on page #1 of this thread.

[charlene]

Massey - 4 nights..
again..
;)

[BILLW]

Massey - Friday & Saturday...

Bill :)

[Claudia]

Please also 'pencil' me in for the Friday & Saturday show.

Claudia

[mandoann]

And I was there on Wednesday and Thursday (and I know I didn't dream it, although it was a dream come true!) ;)

[Dream Street Rose]

Hi Ann,

I am so happy that your dream came true. :clap: :clap: :clap:

DSR

[RM]

With the news of Red Shea's passing, I hesitate to bring this thread back to the top. The 2nd half of this year's performances are scheduled to begin tonight. So if you wish to participate.......let us know you made it to one.

The sad news serves as a reminder that nothing is forever. "Do it soon".

[Dream Street Rose]

Okay Ron, I am in West Virginia and there is less than two hours until concert time.

DSR

[Moosedog]

I was at the Toledo concert - Gord was in GREAT voice! :)

Vickie

[Dream Street Rose]

I was there in WV.

DSR

[Andrea]

I was in WV too :)

[vlmagee]

I was at Massey, the 9th and 10th. Just realized I never posted it here.

[Dream Street Rose]

Williamsport, Pennsylvania

DSR

[Frkmry]

Williamsport, PA
Frkmry

[Dream Street Rose]

Wolf Trap was wonderful.

DSR

[RMCBURNEY]

My husband and I just returned from June 11, 2008 concert in Chester WVA. Gordon Lightfoot was absolutely great - although his voice isn't as robust as it once was, it was still beautiful! He put on a great concert. I hadn't been to a concert in 30 years and it was everything and more that I hoped for. We just bought tickets for Cleveland Ohio in September 08. Making up for lost time.

[BILLW]

Put me down for Glenside, PA last night.

Bill :)

[formerlylavender]

Jbt and I were at the Keswick Theater last night...

[nancyzl]

I was there w/ my college roommate - Morristown,NJ -June 19.
Enjoyable concert, I never realized how many fine songs he wrote! :)
Excellent backup band.

[SherylKat]

Hi - All four days of Massey Hall performance (May 7-10); planning on attending October 15 concert in Stockton, CA

[sunshine]

Sunshine attended Waterbury. THanks for keeping the interesting list. Peace.
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[BuddyP]

Waterbury, CT

[JohninCt.]

Waterbury, Ct.
It seems the old Oakdale Theater where he used to play almost every year, has not asked to have him back in about 8 years now, new owners, I don't like them.

[Louise]

I was at Massey Hall, May 8th.

Louise

[BILLW]

With no shows until September what will we talk about ? LOL !!

Bill :)

[RM]

That's a good question. I don't know. Wait, I have an idea....I'll start a thread dealing with what the band members do on vacation.

[Jenney]

I was in Waterbury and Schenectady.

[Sundown17]

I have been admonished by our ModerLady to post my attendance. lol

I was at Waterbury...with Jenney.

[RM]

I have been admonished by our ModerLady

That's what they do......apparently, it's their job.

[charlene]

That's what they do......apparently, it's their job.

job infers paycheque..
;)

it's a labour of love for me to moderate and whip you kids into shape..
lol

yeehaw..

[RM]

I thought it was time to do some deep-forum diving and retrieve this thread a couple of weeks before the concerts resume. If you attend a concert, post a note to this thread.

The tally to date can be found on page 1. By my count, there have been 38 concerts so far this year, 35 of which were attended by posters to this forum. That rounds off to 92%.

[charlene]

thanks for bringing it forward Ron -

I know that a few people who do post here infrequently were at some of the shows down the east coast/PA but haven't made note of it yet..

[SherylKat]

Hi, Char! In addition to attending at Stockton, I will also be in Cerritos. I believe Mandoann will be in Cerritos, too.

[Martyn Miles]

Re: You Were There ( Lightfoot '08) Massey Hall. My first time seeing GL live. (Hopefully not my last...) The Wednesday I was near the back. On Saturday row D ! ( Thanks to Charlene) The higlight for me was 'Restless' , one of my favourites from the later albums ( post 1990) Martyn Miles .

[johnfowles]

My personal list of concerts is up to date see:-
http://www.johnfowles.org.uk/LIGHTFOOT/my_59_concerts.htm

the tally now is up to 12 this year to date with three more to follow yeehaw

[Bev]

thanks for bringing it forward Ron -

I know that a few people who do post here infrequently were at some of the shows down the east coast/PA but haven't made note of it yet..

Forgive me if this is a double post...I was trying to attach a photo and lost everything I had written to that point!

Hi Char...I feel as though you were talking to me. I've been meaning to share my tale, truly! I "post infrequently", and was at the Erie, PA show on June 22.

It. was. wonderful.

I had after-show guest passes, and my husband and I hung back and waited to be last to speak with Mr. Lightfoot. I had dragged along (from NC) the last poster I had that needed to be autographed. It is a large, heavy cardboard poster that can not be rolled up and carried inconspicuously. It was quite the conversation starter during intermission. Anyway, I'm attaching a photo of it to this post....

After I walked up and prefaced that anything stupid or incoherent I might utter was due to nervousness, I told him how happy I was to be there, as Erie is my hometown, and that I love the Warner Theatre (it is stunningly beautiful). I told him I waited a long time and had traveled over 550 miles to be there (his response: "I hope it was worth it!"). I told him that we had held second row seats for the ill-fated show at Seven Springs, PA a few years prior. We then recollected about the terrible thunderstorm that cancelled that evening's concert.

Well, when I presented the poster and asked him to sign it, he looked down at it...looked back up at me and said, "This photograph was taken during a party - at my house. Bob Dylan was there that night. We're good friends, you know..." I recall thanking him for sharing that with me...my hope is that I did it in English and not the fluent gibberish I have spoken in his presence in the past.

I know I "geeked" ...as my 19YO would say...hard as I tried not to. Although I was able to observe while we waited our turn to speak with him, that pretty much everyone does. That made me feel a bit better, and made me respect and admire him even more. He was unfailingly kind and gracious to everyone, and I thought, very generous as well to reveal that to me. I've owned that poster for a number of years, but now I have some backstory! And it's signed to me personally! With Love! - from Gordon Lightfoot!
<swoon!>

As the Erie show was the last until this month, everyone seemed excited about getting home. Gordon said he was catching a plane very shortly and would be home shortly after that. I could tell my time with him was ending (Bbb-b-b-but w-w-w-why? I want to talk with you for hours, if not days! Let's at least have a coffee!!! Come away!) Naturally, I didn't say any of that, much as I wanted to. Because after all, my husband was there and it just wouldn't be decent.

Long story shortened as an act of mercy to those of you reading this:
I knew my time with him was ending, so I related to him as briefly and eloquently as I could how much his music has meant to me lo these many years....and then I watched in horror as he turned away from me with what I was sure was complete dismay...and he turned to my husband and said, "She's really very lovely, isn't she?"

I can die now.

[RM]

Bev,

Great stuff !! A most enjoyable read.

(P.S. you filled in one of the missing dates)

[charlene]

lol Bev!

don't die yet - he's still on tour!
you may get another chance to speak gibberish to him!
lol

He certainly knows how to make you feel special doesn't he?

;)

[DawnsMinstrel]

Great Story Bev!

[BILLW]

Nice tale Bev, thanks for sharing !

Bill :)

[SherylKat]

Forgive me if this is a double post...I was trying to attach a photo and lost everything I had written to that point!

Hi Char...I feel as though you were talking to me. I've been meaning to share my tale, truly! I "post infrequently", and was at the Erie, PA show on June 22.

It. was. wonderful.

I had after-show guest passes, and my husband and I hung back and waited to be last to speak with Mr. Lightfoot. I had dragged along (from NC) the last poster I had that needed to be autographed. It is a large, heavy cardboard poster that can not be rolled up and carried inconspicuously. It was quite the conversation starter during intermission. Anyway, I'm attaching a photo of it to this post....

After I walked up and prefaced that anything stupid or incoherent I might utter was due to nervousness, I told him how happy I was to be there, as Erie is my hometown, and that I love the Warner Theatre (it is stunningly beautiful). I told him I waited a long time and had traveled over 550 miles to be there (his response: "I hope it was worth it!"). I told him that we had held second row seats for the ill-fated show at Seven Springs, PA a few years prior. We then recollected about the terrible thunderstorm that cancelled that evening's concert.

Well, when I presented the poster and asked him to sign it, he looked down at it...looked back up at me and said, "This photograph was taken during a party - at my house. Bob Dylan was there that night. We're good friends, you know..." I recall thanking him for sharing that with me...my hope is that I did it in English and not the fluent gibberish I have spoken in his presence in the past.

I know I "geeked" ...as my 19YO would say...hard as I tried not to. Although I was able to observe while we waited our turn to speak with him, that pretty much everyone does. That made me feel a bit better, and made me respect and admire him even more. He was unfailingly kind and gracious to everyone, and I thought, very generous as well to reveal that to me. I've owned that poster for a number of years, but now I have some backstory! And it's signed to me personally! With Love! - from Gordon Lightfoot!
<swoon!>

As the Erie show was the last until this month, everyone seemed excited about getting home. Gordon said he was catching a plane very shortly and would be home shortly after that. I could tell my time with him was ending (Bbb-b-b-but w-w-w-why? I want to talk with you for hours, if not days! Let's at least have a coffee!!! Come away!) Naturally, I didn't say any of that, much as I wanted to. Because after all, my husband was there and it just wouldn't be decent.

Long story shortened as an act of mercy to those of you reading this:
I knew my time with him was ending, so I related to him as briefly and eloquently as I could how much his music has meant to me lo these many years....and then I watched in horror as he turned away from me with what I was sure was complete dismay...and he turned to my husband and said, "She's really very lovely, isn't she?"

I can die now.
I've never seen this pic! Fantastic.

I think the nervousness you describe is not only being close to someone who has given you so much pleasure, it is also because you feel as though you have only a certain amount of time to try to communicate to him what you want to say, and there are about 20 other people standing around behind you waiting to do the same thing! You sure can't be a wallflower or you'll never get to say (or babble - LOL!) what you want to say to him. Hope you got to talk to the rest of the band - they are so fantastic; I've never seen any of the band rude to anyone. Guess they've learned from GML how "to work the room."

[formerlylavender]

I enjoyed reading your story, Bev. That picture is great! I'd never seen it before either. I know that nervous feeling you described - it's that you know you'll have his full attention and you have to say all you have to say in a minute or less. It's easy to flub under those circumstances. It sounds like you did well though, and got a nice compliment to boot.

[Jesse Joe]

Thanks for that nice story and great pic Bev. :)

[Jesse Joe]

My personal list of concerts is up to date see:-
http://www.johnfowles.org.uk/LIGHTFOOT/my_59_concerts.htm

the tally now is up to 12 this year to date with three more to follow yeehaw


That's a very impressive concert list of times you saw Gordie, Sir John !!!
:eek:


Your gonna tie or maybe break your record this year, and may very well be the all time winner for seeing Gordon Lightfoot in concert the most times in a same year... :clap: :)

It's got a be between you and DSR !!!

[jj]

...
Long story shortened as an act of mercy to those of you reading this...

oh, i'd really enjoy getting your long version

a glorious photo and an A1 anecdote that had me hanging on every word...thank you

[christine75]

going to see gordon on september 26th at the wharton in east lansing,mi. :) Can't wait 7 days to go and counting. :)

[charlene]

I was at the Buffalo show as was Dan, and Harold was there too..Sept.21/08

[RM]

What's Harold's screen name ?

[charlene]

What's Harold's screen name ?

oh geeze louise..here we go again.. Harold - will you tell him you exist!?!?!
he's listed under HAROLD CHRISTIE - joined - almost a year ago - 9/28/07..no posts.
;)

and NO - Louise does not live here..

[RM]

he's listed under HAROLD CHRISTIE - joined - almost a year ago - 9/28/07..no posts.
;)


Ma'am, I hope you recall that after the "MAH Incident" I promised to never question your veracity again. I just needed a screen name.

It will be entered into the official record. Thank you.

[charlene]

I remember nuffink...
;)

[Jenney]

I was in Purchase NY, Cambridge MA, and Northampton MA.

Jenney

[charlene]

I was in Purchase NY, Cambridge MA, and Northampton MA.

Jenney


Now we have to get Diane, John, Susan and Billyboy to log in their concerts..
hint, hint..

and those who were in Lansing too!

[Moosedog]

I was in East Lansing. :)

Vickie

[vlmagee]

Now we have to get Diane, John, Susan and Billyboy to log in their concerts..
hint, hint..

and those who were in Lansing too!

Gee, out of sight, out of mind. I was at Northampton, as were the four people you name above. Bill was also planning to attend the Lansing concert (while on a business trip). I haven't heard from him since, so I can't be sure he made it, but I know he planned on it and it fit well with his travel schedule.

[charlene]

I've lost track of what side of the country you're on Val!
lol
Hurry back to the other side and catch a few more shows!
;)

[vlmagee]

I've lost track of what side of the country you're on Val!
lol
Hurry back to the other side and catch a few more shows!
;)

Which side is the other side? I'm confused myself. I'm still in Saratoga (since racing season), but the Northeast shows are over for the year. We'll see what the future brings.

[charlene]

Which side is the other side? I'm confused myself. I'm still in Saratoga (since racing season), but the Northeast shows are over for the year. We'll see what the future brings.

lol - geeze now I'm totally confused..lol

the other side, at this point in time with you in the east, would be 'out west'..

;)

[Oh, Linda]

I was at last night's concert in Kalamazoo. I'll be posting highlights under a separate thread later this evening.

[OldDan]

I was at the Joliet concert on 9/28 at the Rialto Square Theatre

[Tim]

For the 1 Oct St. Louis show: Tim (and I also saw Gloria & Kelly there as well).

[charlene]

Melissa was at the Lansing show..

[RM]

Back to the top....and a reminder to let us know if you make it to a concert.

Let's finish strong (unlike the Chicago Cubs).

[Dream Street Rose]

I was at the Stockton concert.

DSR

[Dream Street Rose]

DSR and Kerstin saw the wonderful concert in Hanford.

[ELizabeth]

Gene and I attended the Wolf Trap show in Vienna, VA on June 18th...I think that was the date. We saw DSR there. A real dynamo! She yelled "We love you Gordon!' and he responded.
I understand (I think...) that Sir John and his wife were sitting in the same row as us.
By the way, Gene and I now live in Dumfries, VA,

[Dream Street Rose]

DSR, Kerstin, Claudia, and The Rex were at the Cerritos concert.

[Dream Street Rose]

DSR, Kerstin, Claudia, and The Rez were in Agoura Hills.

Thank you Ron for charting this.

DSR

[Dream Street Rose]

Borderstone was at Agoura Hills.

[Dream Street Rose]

Kathy number 4, Borderstone, Claudia, The Rez and DSR were at Humphrey's Concerts By The Bay in San Diego.

DSR

[mandoann]

DSR, Kerstin, Claudia, and The Rex were at the Cerritos concert.

As was Mandoann, who so much enjoyed the concert, as well as meeting DSR, Kerstin, Claudia and Ken!:biggrin:

[Dream Street Rose]

Hi Mandoann,

I did not know if I should mention your name so I am glad you did. I was not meaning to leave you out of the group. It was fun to meet you and your family. I am sure we will meet again during GordQuest 2009. :)

DSR

[Borderstone]

Thanks for mentioning me Rose! :) Thanks for everything else too. ;)

[Claudia]

Came home last night around midnight - tired but happy. What a weekend!!
It was great fun to meet everybody... What a bunch of great people and it's always nice to finally have a face to put to the name.
I hope everybody made it home safely and hopefully we'll meet again next year somewhere!

[mandoann]

Came home last night around midnight - tired but happy. What a weekend!!
It was great fun to meet everybody... What a bunch of great people and it's always nice to finally have a face to put to the name.
I hope everybody made it home safely and hopefully we'll meet again next year somewhere!

Hi Claudia, it was great to meet you! I didn't realize how far you had come for the concert(s). Hope to see you again next year! :)

Did you go to the Meet and greet after the concert at Cerritos?

[sleeping GIANT]

My wife and I were at the Humphrey's by the Bay concert on Shelter Island in San Diego this past Sunday. (Oct. 19). I have seen him once before, about ten years ago, and he is still great as ever. My wife was thrilled because he actually responded directly to one of her many shout-outs. We were in the third row and had a really awesome view of Gord and his talented band. The weather was just right. The only problem was the seating--cramped!!

[sunshine]

Please log sunshine in for Flagstaff, Tucson and Phoenix. Regarding Flagstaff, the equipment truck arrived at 10:45 this morning, very neatly packed, with all unloaded equipment labelled Gordon Lightfoot. Only four hours until showtime at the University of Northern Arizona.
________
R1100S (http://www.cyclechaos.com/wiki/BMW_R1100S)

[Andy T.]

I was there for the Albuquerque, NM at the Kiva Auditorium on 10/25/08

-Andy

[Rebecca]

My name is Rebecca. I was at the Hanford CA concert on 10/16.

[RM]

Based on the input of those who wished to participate, the final tally is :

62 concerts, with Corfid represented at 55 of them.

So one might say that when Lightfoot scans the crowd, there is an 89% percent chance of a corfidian being in attendance.

[BILLW]

Based on the input of those who wished to participate, the final tally is :

62 concerts, with Corfid represented at 55 of them.

So one might say that when Lightfoot scans the crowd, there is an 89% percent chance of a corfidian being in attendance.

Nice job and an interesting statistic. Just a quick scan of the list makes me conclude that not everyone wants to post about their travels. I think we should start setting up a corfid.com membership table in front of the venues before the show. Think of the possibilities !

Bill :)

[charlene]

You're right about that Bill - I know of several folks who post here who haven't chimed in about the shows they've attended this year.. and also some folks who are who never post here but are definately "Net People"...
Diane was in Northampton
Melissa was in San Diego and Amarillo..
Janice was in San Diego
Brink - ??
Bru?
2 Much To Lose?
I'll check the Massey list for others..

James Jones was at the Saturday Massey show.
Tom Salter was at the Saturday Massey show.
Harold Christie was at all 4 Massey shows.
Paul Bussey was at all 4 Massey shows.
Anneok was at all 4 Massey shows.
John Fowles wife Susan was at all 4 Massey shows and all other shows that John attended..she has posted here..

[RM]

Well, in this flurry of new info........I found one nugget :

Mellisa in Amarillo. That was a missing date.

Revised tally: 62 concerts, with Corfid represented at 56.

That bumps the percentage up to 90%.

[charlene]

6 concerts with no "Net People" in attendance:

1. Columbus GA.
2. Ottawa, Ontario (2nd night)
3. Kitchener, Ontario
4. Indiana PA.
5. Evansville IN.
6. Springfield MO.