Massey Hall 2008-Pub Jam - Video clips for your enjoyment

[jj]

...this time tomorrow we might all be packed and gone

YouTube - Massey 2008 - Friday Pub Jam Montage

we turn the page on yet another Massey gathering...looking forward pics from all

unfortunately my battery power ran out early in the session (Char states that tardiness and unpreparedness is my new MO) , but it meant I got put the digi-gear aside, sit back and actually enjoy the John, Ron, Paul1, Paul2, TJ vibes for a change - my distant mic didnt pick up all the great lead licks, wonderful stuff, humbling

thanks for pulling the jam together Ron, it is appreciated...+ tre-thanks, Char!

[Yuri]

Thanks JJ,
Nice work and a wonderful way to experience McVeigh's for those of use who couldn't make it!
Yuri

[charlene]

NEW MO? NEW?
omigawd!
;)
You are personally responsible for MANY of my grey hairs in the last several years..
I"ll send ya my stuff..

[Moosedog]

WOW, very cool! :) They finally brought high speed internet out to my neighborhood last week, and I got installed on Thursday. Perfect timing, otherwise I wouldn't have been able to view this. Looks like everyone had a fantastic time. :)

Vickie

[charlene]

Glad to have this..The Man hisself told me had a set list/programme and was recording the shows so he didn't do "I'll Tag Along" at Massey for me..I reminded him on Friday night that he had only one night left to did it for me again..LOL
I guess I"ll have to listen to the Tampa story for the rest of my life..
;)
These guys(Ron, Paul, John) did a superb job for me tho..loved it!
Love them!

[RM]

wonderful stuff, humbling


Humbling is right. Great performances. I'll never know how they were able to do this in front of audience of ax murderers.

Thank you.

[charlene]

I'll never know how they were able to do this in front of audience of ax murderers.

Thank you.

answer: GUINNESS

[RM]

answer: GUINNESS

Well that certainly explains that. I've have it once, and it's the only time I actually had to eat my beer.

[Jesse Joe]

Thanks jj for this great video. Very enjoyable... :) Sir J. Fowles always seems to have them front seat... Way to go John ! :biggrin:

[jj]

a wonderful way to experience McVeigh's for those of use who couldn't make it!
Yuri

hey, yuri, that's a satisfying comment in that this was one of my two objectives in hauling in the dvx100 (since i had no d18 nor b45 to bring...pa rum pa pum pum)

...the other being to create a keepsake for those who could...if john managed to tape thursday's jam, i would really enjoy checking out a copy someday

WOW, very cool! :) They finally brought high speed internet out to my neighborhood last week, and I got installed on Thursday. Perfect timing, otherwise I wouldn't have been able to view this
Vickie

way to go, vick! here's a tip for you and all others if not aware:

*don't click on the play arrow in the middle of the video box in this post

*instead, click on the yellow title at the top (ie. YouTube - Massey 2008 - Friday Pub Jam Montage) and it will take you to youtube site

*then below the bottom right of the video screen, under where it shows the number of views, click on 'watch in high quality'

you will notice the improvement in audio and video quality - you can also try viewing in full screen mode and experience less pixel loss, try it out

also, can try that for the 3 part 2006 jam if you missed it ( http://www.youtube.com/profile_videos?user=opus62 )...it's jerky hand held stuff but clear 'myk' audio and great gl stage pics from an un-named source!

char, grey?
ok, as the rocket would say '2 minutes for lookin so good':)

[podunklander]

thanks much jj!! :)

[Nightingale]

Thanks so much for posting this!
I really enjoyed watching all the talented Corfidians...you all looked like you were having so much fun and you sounded great!

Glad you all had such a good time and thanks again for making it possible for those of us at home to share a bit of it with you.

[814scenic]

Thanks again to all. I would love to move to Canada! I've always known Canadian men are HOT! Gordon Lightfoot is a prime example. Do they make men like that anymore? Sorry American men. Gord is a tough act to follow!

[charlene]

JJ hasn't mentioned his trip to the stage to play geetar and sing...and it was MOST enjoyable and memorable! And Sir John captured it on video I hope???And he will be sharing??
;)

[T.G.]

Thanks again to all. I would love to move to Canada! I've always known Canadian men are HOT! Gordon Lightfoot is a prime example. Do they make men like that anymore? Sorry American men. Gord is a tough act to follow!

Oh gee, I thought you were talking about the guys in the video LOL.

[Jesse Joe]

JJ hasn't mentioned his trip to the stage to play geetar and sing...and it was MOST enjoyable and memorable! And Sir John captured it on video I hope???And he will be sharing??
;)

So jj is also a talented guy with the geetar eh ! Hope to get to see and hear this. :)

[mandoann]

Thanks for this! I'm sorry I couldn't be there, but I did enjoy the jam on Thursday. It's nice to hear more GL songs performed live. :headbang: And it was great to meet fellow Corfidians/Lightheads! :)

Being at the Massey was a dream come true!:biggrin:

[charlene]

James plays piano as well..he keeps his talents well hidden!!
I had a private piano recital here at my place a couple of months ago but he didn't sing..

It was great to meet you too Ann - c ya in 2009!

The jam band guys were hot TG..!!
Next time we'll have them turn the overhead lights down a touch..
;)

[T.G.]

The jam band guys were hot TG..!!
Next time we'll have them turn the overhead lights down a touch..
;)

Oy, nasty, I say, nasty!

[jj]

Hope to get to see and hear this. :)

i felt like a child amongst giants up there and saying that, it 's best that i am seen and not heard...when i looked down and saw sir john in the reserved for royalty front row (and of course, in reality, as friendly and encouraging as could be), instead, my mind had him morphing into simon cowell and my throat went dry and fingers got all twitchy, lol

anyhow, thanks to char, here's a pic that i can store in my digi-archives

and i've uncharacteristically posted it as is, totally unedited...with the exception of red eye, crow's feet, mid-life acne, double chin removal and hairline plus madonna-esque mole restoration:)

frankly, even in a distant musical past i've never been a front man nor relished the thought of it, i was up there merely representing the closet guitar noodlers and crooners (such as lori, donnie, val and probably a whole whack of others)

as kind, flattering and totally over the top as char and ron's words have been, in reality, i just spun a simple jj version of very simple gl rarity tune and hope it left any folks who didn't know the various songbook additions on a mission to go home and dig out THE gord version, a real gem reminding us of how the master could have seemingly, effortlessly churn out a short infectious diddy, and yet, put it on the backburner when it comes to album song selection ...you'll still be needing me (jj interpretive subtext: we only attempt to hurt the ones we truly love), check it out sometime...and ron, please add it to your extensive busking catalogue sometime:)

anyhow, even though i truly dread the stage, it was as good a time as any try contribute for change, (in a Lightfoot Idol Gives Back fashion, lol) after many years of being treated to stellar cover arrangements i've had the pleasure of absorbing either live or via my video edit monitor, by the genuinely talented performers and singin, pickin and lead lickin talents that exist amongst the gl crowd, including our founding fathers, mothers, brothers and sisters: mjoe, ccowette, wfrancis, emullen, kwallace, mcarl ,dkidd, etc, etc, and in no particular order (ok, in beauty order i suppose, no offense derek!;) ) ...rjones, jstinson, pbartlett, tg, paul, you guys are my latest mentors!

and to wind down this windbag post, i wanted to add that before my mind went regretfully blank at the stage mic, i had primarily intended to propose a toast to a lost, true blue longtime fan (perhaps THE original gord fan) whose front row Massey seat probably should have been left vacant for the 4 nights, in memorium ...ron had previously posted that Lynn used to wear a Lightfoot Forever! button...i had truly meant to pause and raise a pint or a shirley temple and have us collaborate on a unified shout out in her honour at the jam : Ackerman Forever!

on a lighter note, thanks again for making the jam happen, ron...it may appear so but people do not take for granted the efforts of the rons, chars, jenneys, debs, waynes, vals (please forgive all my omissions) whether it be a fan convention or a gord website effort... thank you, thank you, folks:)

Massey regrets, i've had a few, but then again, too many to mention...but looking back, i do not regret my brief stage cameo, it was finally 'time to sink or swim'...and thanks to the receptive warmth of the corfidian on lookers, i managed to dog paddle my way through perhaps the longest 2.5 minutes of my life...excluding my wedding night
cheers, cu all in 2009, the gord lord willing
jj

ps) tip: if ever intimidated by onlookers, take a tip from an old brady bunch episode and imagine the crowd all in their underwear...truth is, by the end of the jam, charlene actually WAS! :p

[Jesse Joe]

Bravo jj, you look a bit like a young Gordon Lightfoot (hair style) Album "LIGHTFOOT" cover. I always am interested in guitars, could this be a Martin your playing ? The strings are sure shinny, same thing I noticed on Gord's guitars last year in Moncton. :)

[lighthead2toe]

A very beautiful piece of posting JJ. A Jones has been moved by a Jones. For the Lynn Ackerman part, a very kind sentiment and a big thoughtful thank you. Your song took took me by ambush and yes it will surely be part of my gig and thanks for your encouragement. I think the seed was planted when you and I had that musical moment in Scarborough a while ago. Some things remain frozen in time. RJ.

[lighthead2toe]

Bravo jj, you look a bit like a young Gordon Lightfoot (hair style) Album "LIGHTFOOT" cover. I always am interested in guitars, could this be a Martin your playing ? The strings are sure shinny, same thing I noticed on Gord's guitars last year in Moncton. :)

A well seasoned and well traveled Gord type Martin D18 Jesse J. RJ.

[Jesse Joe]

Thanks for the info Ron, much appreciated. :)

[lighthead2toe]

Well that certainly explains that. I've have it once, and it's the only time I actually had to eat my beer.

Couldn't resist having a "bite" on this one Ron. It's always been my choice of meal before a show. Kinda gives ya that hit of iron and doesn't take up too much room in the lower end so there's lots of "breathing space" open one might say. RJ.

[charlene]

omigosh - He's actually posted a pic of himself..between that and actually seeing him onstage I might just keel over from excitement at the boys' exuberance!!

I too thought of Lynne several times over the week and certainly of Barry many times but especially when Lightfoot played Restless as he did solo at the memorial last December.

They were missed.

[RM]

Couldn't resist having a "bite" on this one Ron. It's always been my choice of meal before a show. Kinda gives ya that hit of iron and doesn't take up too much room in the lower end so there's lots of "breathing space" open one might say. RJ.

Understood. I enjoyed it, and I can see why it might be deemed "Courage in a Glass". Good stuff.

[vlmagee]

Does anyone have an email address for John? I have one more capo than I started with, and think it might be his. (It's not Ron's; he's the one who gave it to me; nor is it Paul B.'s).

[charlene]

john.stinson@sympatico.ca

[lighthead2toe]

Hi Val. If the capo doesn't belong to John it probably belongs to one of the band guys. That window ledge was the ideal place for storing accessories etc. and I scooped up everything that was left there at the end of the gig. Because I carry multiples, duplicates and you name it, I automatically assumed it was part of my stash. We'll get it to it's rightful owner eventually. RJ.

[jj]

I have one more capo than I started with, and think it might be his

and if you ended up with one more GL signed D18 than you started with, the other one is mine! lol

real nice of you to bring it out, RJ had it sounding great and wish I got that on tape, maybe JF did:) btw, John, if you never did get youtube to play on dialup, send me your addy and I'll send a dvd, unedited if you wish but hopefully in return for copy of your clips

[vlmagee]

Hi Val. If the capo doesn't belong to John it probably belongs to one of the band guys. That window ledge was the ideal place for storing accessories etc. and I scooped up everything that was left there at the end of the gig. Because I carry multiples, duplicates and you name it, I automatically assumed it was part of my stash. We'll get it to it's rightful owner eventually. RJ.

The one you scooped up was mine, I think. The one you put on my guitar - which I thought was the one I had handed you and you put on the ledge - was not mine. I don't think. That is, when I got to the room and got the guitar out and put on the capo, it didn't seem like mine. I think I know the difference (I'll have to do some research online), and then I will know for sure which is mine. But - as I said at the time - the one I took off my guitar at the pub (which I didn't look at when I put it away) didn't look right when I took it out later.

I emailed John, so we'll see what he says. I'll let you know.

And no, JJ, I did not end up with two guitars. I could only wish!

[Jesse Joe]

Are we talking SHUBB capos here ??? :)

[vlmagee]

:)

Is there any other kind?

[vlmagee]

PS: It's a matter of the C1 (Original) vs the S1 (Deluxe). This is complicated by the fact that I do have one of each but I think I was only carrying one of them in the guitar case! But now you have given it away, as anybody has a 50/50 chance of getting it right! (Yes, Val, that's mine. I lost a (pick one) C1/S1).

[lighthead2toe]

When I saw that Gord was using Shubb capos I started using them as well. The two types that I use are the 2 inch ones, made for six string guitars and the 2 and a quarter inch ones which are slightly curved and are used for twelve string guitars. I have a 2 inch one "permanently" covering all strings with the exception of the low "E" strings and it's on the third fret of the 12 string guitar. I use a "Picker's Pal" capo (for convenience) on the first fret to cover the low "E" string on the 12 string which gives me the "drop D tuning" for tunes like "Early Morning Rain" etc. when played using the chords in the "D" positioning. It's actually the key of "F." The "infamous" capo in question here from what I recollect would be a six string guitar capo, or it could even be banjo capo, who knows? Now that I probably have everyone totally confused I'd better not say more but get on with this beautiful sunny day here in Vancouver, get out play a few Gord tunes.

[Paul Farnham]

This is priceless! Adding it to my youtube faves! Thanks jj!

[jj]

terrific, paul, glad you got a kick out of the guys, sorry I didnt get typical crowd shot cutaways but I didn't feel like going into 'intrusive' mode and have folks ducking under tables to escape the lens!

unfortunately no pic of Val's GL guitar (how does that differ from say, Ron's D18?) or the sound it produced when Ron gave it a whirl - also other soothing and clever performances took place such as Ron's Stompin Tom > DQ Lightfoot segue/arrangement...I thought he was gonna pull the boot stompin board out, ha

here is a shot one very cool photographer/fan pic taken from outside

plus perhaps my fave pic from Lori with a great moment, I gave it a mild tweaking but it stands on it's own...John and the gang all look terrific and in the Massey spirit, cheers

[vlmagee]

http://www.gordonlightfoot.com/jpgs/D-18GL-RJ-Lightfootjam2closeup-500.jpg

http://gordonlightfoot.com/jpgs/D-18GLautograph-500.jpg

The first is the best of the two pictures my husband took. Unfortunately, I had filled up memory, so that's all he could take. The second is a picture I took when I got back to my room at the hotel.

As far as how the guitar differs from a stock D-18 of any vintage, it's a limited edition made with Quilted Mahogany and Englemann spruce. As with any guitar of any vintage, each one is different, but I think I was very lucky with my D-18GL getting one that good guitar players rave about. It even sounds good when I simply run my fingers across the strings, and that's saying a lot. The top grain is very tight, often an indicator of good sound (it is, of course, an indicator of a very old tree). Dick Boak, at Martin, said that I was very lucky to get such a beautiful and good sounding guitar and this was when it was brand new. It has been played by Terry Clements (back in 2002), and David Mallett (in 2003). Both loved it. And, now it has been touched (but not played) by Gord himself.

The second picture illustrates another way my guitar differs from a stock D-18. Smile, please. Gord picked the spot; very clever don't you think? He specifically said, "I don't want to sign it on the top", and chose a spot where it wouldn't be rubbed out either when played or while in the case.

For more about the guitar, read the article at my web site:
http://gordonlightfoot.com/MartinD-18GL.shtml
and follow the link to the Sounding Board article at the Martin Guitar web site.

[lighthead2toe]

When I saw Val and husband John coming into the pub, hard shell guitar case in tow, I knew it was the guitar that would eventually come into my hands, and that it did. It was the moment I was waiting for. I took note that Val was very observant of each and every move of that instrument as I greeted them and the guitar was nestled away in a corner until the magic moment came. And come it did when she handed the guitar to me and I practically went legless. A feeling sort of like child seeing the genie appear after the lamp was rubbed. "Here I Am!" Just running a fingernail across the strings would make the bones in the skull vibrate. Could it get any better than this? That was the icing on the cake for me that's for sure. I promised Val that I would be gentle with her guitar so carefully finding our comfort zone we chose "Home From The Forest" as our number. Well let me tell you that before that song was complete I am convinced I saw "Red pines bow their heads" and branches of the "Knotty pine bend beneath the snow." Such a beautiful instrument. It was all very overwhelming, and I sometimes wonder why life seems to be getting so much better when at this late age I'm no longer "coming in?" But it's actually happening; it's never been this good. As Gord says in his song "Seven Island Suite:" Any Man in his Right Mind Could Not Fail to Be Aware." RJ.

[Jesse Joe]

Ron (lighthead2toe)I can surely understand how you felt with what you have posted about that Martin GL Signature. Enjoyed reading your post, especially the part about, "Just running a fingernail across the strings would make the bones in the skull vibrate." Very well said man. :)

[Jesse Joe]

Hey Val,

Gord chose a great place to sign your guitar, you now definitely have a priceless gem. :eek:

(The top grain is very tight, often an indicator of good sound (it is, of course, an indicator of a very old tree). You are lucky indeed. :)


If any what popular male and female artist would you like to see play that guitar ? :rolleyes:

For me it would be Gord of course, and then Doyle Dykes, and female maybe Joni Mitchell, Joan Baez... :)

[lighthead2toe]

Ron (lighthead2toe)I can surely understand how you felt with what you have posted about that Martin GL Signature. Enjoyed reading your post, especially the part about, "Just running a fingernail across the strings would make the bones in the skull vibrate." Very well said man. :)

Glad to know you enjoyed it Jesse Joe. Maybe in Nov 2009 we can do it all over again and hopefully you can be there to join us. RJ.

[T.G.]

I wasn't involved in the 2006 jam, but watching the video and comparing to the 2008 version, I think it's a better format to have individual performers come up and do their renditions with whatever accompaniment they see fit than to have, say, 15 guitars and mash of voices all playing the same thing. Just my two cents on it, for what it's worth ...

[jj]

As far as how the guitar differs from a stock D-18 of any vintage, it's a limited edition made with Quilted Mahogany and Englemann spruce. As with any guitar of any vintage, each one is different, but I think I was very lucky with my D-18GL getting one that good guitar players rave about.

thanks for the explanation...interesting, a piece of art, a collector's item...so while Ron has a wonderful and cherished Mickey Mantle, you've basically got yourself a Honus Wagner...it sounded real nice

[mandomyk]

JJ-Thanks for the video -like being there without leaving home

[Jesse Joe]

Glad to know you enjoyed it Jesse Joe. Maybe in Nov 2009 we can do it all over again and hopefully you can be there to join us. RJ.

Thanks Ron you never know. :redface: :whistle: :)


A question for you Ron, since I think you may be able to answer this... :rolleyes:

Do you know the type of Amp Gord uses to plug his Martin D 18 ? Ive seen it on stage a lot, I know it's a Fender, but do you have the specific type its pretty large 2 speakers ?? Would appreciate this info very much. :)

[Jesse Joe]

Posted on You Tube, by our very own Charlady !

This is John Stinson singing "If You Could Read My Mind". {Very good performance for the video}, "Live" must have been awesome. :eek:

I hope you dont mind Charlene, but if you do just tell it to me friendly like you usually do, and I wont post videos no more... :confused: :)


YouTube - Gordon Lightfoot at Massey Hall - May 2008

[charlene]

No problem - I had it titled wrong tho..here's the link with the right info..
lol
DUH!
;)

YouTube - PubJam-Lightfoot song-IYCRMM- May 2008

[RM]

What happened to Mr.Stinson ? I don't recall seeing a post from him since the big event in Toronto. Don't tell me the ax murderers got him.....or was it the Guiness......

[charlene]

I too have wondered where he got to..we may have exhausted him into retirement..
lol

[charlene]

crt
YouTube - PubJam-Lightfoot song- Canadian Railroad Trilogy-May 2008

[charlene]

DQ
YouTube - Pub Jam-Gordon Lightfoot song - Don Quixote May 2008

[Jesse Joe]

On CRT that Gibson B-45 of yours sure sounds good Ron... :clap: Good job man ! :)

[Jesse Joe]

Good playing on Don Quixote, you guys are great. Is Val's ( D-18) on these videos ? :rolleyes:

[lighthead2toe]

Thanks Ron you never know. :redface: :whistle: :)


A question for you Ron, since I think you may be able to answer this... :rolleyes:

Do you know the type of Amp Gord uses to plug his Martin D 18 ? Ive seen it on stage a lot, I know it's a Fender, but do you have the specific type its pretty large 2 speakers ?? Would appreciate this info very much. :)

I wish I could help you further on this Jesse Joe but I am unable to add any more info that what we both already know. Hopefully someone from the group can help. Ron

[lighthead2toe]

Good playing on Don Quixote, you guys are great. Is Val's ( D-18) on these videos ? :rolleyes:

Thanks for your kind words Jesse Joe. Val's GL D18 isn't shown here but we did use it for "Home From The Forest." I'm not sure if that portion of the pub jam was videotaped. Ron.

[lighthead2toe]

On CRT that Gibson B-45 of yours sure sounds good Ron... :clap: Good job man ! :)

Thanks again Jesse Joe. We sure did have a lot of fun and hopefully added something to help entertain the folks who traveled from different parts to be in attendance at the Massey concerts. Ron.

[charlene]

here's the Pub..

[Jesse Joe]

Good looking pub from the outside, must be great indoors.

[lighthead2toe]

Cool pic of the pub Char. Paul McVeigh is an avid golfer and on the top floor he runs his golf portion of the business and takes care of the entertainment end of things at night. He's a great guy and was very obliging to work things out with us when we approached him about the sessions. It's been a family run business for many years and a sort of landmark in that part of town. The location for us was a big factor as it is well within walking distance to Massey Hall. Mr. McVeigh Sr. still does his thing there during the day and can pour you up a mighty fine pint of Guinness. I always look forward to making a visit there when I visit good ol' TO. Ron J.

[charlene]

That's a pic taken by Lori..
I hope they're on notice for November 2009..
;)

[lighthead2toe]

Will send this to Paul. RJ.