Originally posted by Gitchigumee:

"Thank you, Gordon, for sharing with the world
your gift of song. You are a treasure."

Gitchigumee, you captured the essence and deep feeling of Sunday night at the State Theatre SO beautifully! Yes, Gord's projection of his humanity and humbleness, endeared him (I'm sure to everyone there) even more than before.

That was funny when we all started clapping!
It did escalate, didn't it? :)

My husband just agreed. He said that it is THE BEST concert that he has ever attended, because of all the things we have been recounting. Somehow, because of Gord, it seemed like we were all one family.

Welcome to our little world, Gitchigumee. You certainly made a very readible first post!

What's the word today? Didn't he have a concert last night in Wausau, WI?

Some of you folks seem to be very close to Gordon...I think one of the posters was even referring to him as boss. What's the scoop? I'm assuming some of you are Canadians, and live in or near Gordon's hometown. Are some of you members of his crew? If so, can I quit my job and join you on tour? ha ha (can't find the smiley faces, where are they?)

I was at the State Theater on Sunday eve. Any other performer would of cancelled in light of the events. Shortly after telling us about his TIA and appoligizing that his guitar playing wasn't 100%, he did "A painter passing through". It was a moment to remember. The set list posted in one of the other forums seemed accurate except he did oncore "Old Dans Records". Terry Clements playing was amazing!!! Sure glad I was there.

I was at the State Theater on Sunday eve. Any other performer would of cancelled in light of the events. Shortly after telling us about his TIA and appoligizing that his guitar playing wasn't 100%, he did "A painter passing through". It was a moment to remember. The set list posted in one of the other forums seemed accurate except he did oncore "Old Dans Records". Terry Clements playing was amazing!!! Sure glad I was there.

You're right, when he played "A Painter Passing Through," it gave me goose bumps. It was very prophetic, and I think an excellent take on how we are all just passing through history, so we should try to make our mark. Gord has definitely done that (understatement of the year).

From the Sept. 22 Minneapolis StarTribune:

Observations of the Sept. 17 Gordon Lightfoot concert at the State Theatre


http://www.startribune.com/1526/story/692168.html

My wife and I attended the State Theater concert in Minneapolis on 9/17, and despite the transiet stroke he suffered it was a good show. He started out with Cotton Jenny, but his vvoice was thin and weak. Thankfully his voice seemed to get a lot stronger with each song.
I was disapointed he didn't do anything from the Harmony album, but considering his state, I was happy to see him at all (last time was at Northrup Auditorium in 1978 I think!).
Does anyone have any recent info on the stroke he had on 9/15? Have the symptoms abated?

My wife and I attended the State Theater concert in Minneapolis on 9/17, and despite the transiet stroke he suffered it was a good show. He started out with Cotton Jenny, but his vvoice was thin and weak. Thankfully his voice seemed to get a lot stronger with each song.
I was disapointed he didn't do anything from the Harmony album, but considering his state, I was happy to see him at all (last time was at Northrup Auditorium in 1978 I think!).
Does anyone have any recent info on the stroke he had on 9/15? Have the symptoms abated?

I had never been to Gordon Lightfoot concert.

My vision/perception of Gordon Lightfoot is and always be that of earlier years, those with which I grew up with. Those that will keep me a fan forever.

However, going into the concert, I expected the worst, with the years that I'd seen and obviously had he. And to be perfectly honest, I was somewhat disappointed, on the onset. Obviously, as stated, Gordon was not on his game (so to speak).

But, something has not been related, with respect to this concert. I haven't heard anything about the performance of Terry Clements. From my perspective, he carried the concert. Yet, his recognition from Gordon gernerated only a sheepish grin. He played with his mind into the music and, seemingly, cared for no attention.

I was mesmerized by Terry's performance. Perhaps that was due to no previous (Lightfoot) concert exposure (on my part), but I've never seen anything like it.

I just want to give applause where it is due.

I had never been to Gordon Lightfoot concert.

My vision/perception of Gordon Lightfoot is and always be that of earlier years, those with which I grew up with. Those that will keep me a fan forever.

However, going into the concert, I expected the worst, with the years that I'd seen and obviously had he. And to be perfectly honest, I was somewhat disappointed, on the onset. Obviously, as stated, Gordon was not on his game (so to speak).

But, something has not been related, with respect to this concert. I haven't heard anything about the performance of Terry Clements. From my perspective, he carried the concert. Yet, his recognition from Gordon gernerated only a sheepish grin. He played with his mind into the music and, seemingly, cared for no attention.

I was mesmerized by Terry's performance. Perhaps that was due to no previous (Lightfoot) concert exposure (on my part), but I've never seen anything like it.

I just want to give applause where it is due.

Great comment Boone. I was there, too, for my first GL concert in over 20 years. I had a great seat and was fascinated by the cohesion and talent of all of the guys. There was all kinds of communication going on there between them, even though a word was never spoken. A smile, a look, a nod...it was such fun to witness the rapport they have with each other and see them interact. It was like they had their own code.