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sunshine · 02-22-2008, 10:04 PM

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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02-22-2008, 10:04 PM	#39
sunshine Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 56	Re: You Were There (Lightfoot '08) 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. ________ no2 vaporizer Last edited by sunshine; 01-26-2011 at 12:44 AM.