podunklander

WOW John!!! What a thrill and a nice memory to have.

Of the 4 shows I've been to, I have appreciated the acoustics at the Meadow Brook ampitheatre in Rochester Hills, MI. My favorite of Gord's performances thus far. I prefer outdoor concerts and usually find the acoustics to be far better than those indoor.

Known to be one of the best ampitheatres in the world (for acoustics and other features including a panoramic view) is Red Rocks in Colorado. The ampitheatre was constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930's. It has recently been stabilized/restored.

A "CCC Boy" who served in Colorado considers this to be one of the best recreational projects of the Civilian Conservation Corps. I wondered if Gordon had ever performed there and the CCC'er told me that he remembered seeing Gord's name listed as one of the performers there. He said that there's a wall at the interpretive/visitor's center -located in the ampitheatre, which lists the names of all who have performed there.

When I had an opportunity to ask Gordon some questions when he was here in Connecticut earlier this year - I did ask him what his favorite venue was. His response was, "The Canyon Club". He told me why it was his favorite, but I can't recall exactly what his response was. I believe his response indicated a combination of the acoustics and the ambiance.

For outdoor venues...he told me that the Mariposa Folk Festival was his favorite...but I can't recall the location of where that is held.

Pam