I apologize for never getting around to posting something about the Texas shows. It was a whirlwind 3 days and I've been catching up ever since!
I can't add too much to what has already been said. But I will venture to agree that all three Texas shows were awesome. Gord was in good voice, sounding stronger than he did last fall. It was great to hear "Minstrel" twice and "Bobby McGee" twice. The audience participation on the latter was great. It was a very fun moment to hear all those "la la la la la la la's" from all the people around me. The crowd reaction was really something to see. In all three cities, Austin, Grand Prairie (suburb of Dallas) and San Antonio, the audiences were very receptive. I spoke to lots of folks in the audience, before the shows, during intermissions and afterwards, and people were simply in awe of how good the shows were. I can't remember if this was already mentioned, but, in San Antonio, the audience gave standing ovations for 7 or 8 songs. They were wildly enthusiastic and it was wonderful to see.
It was a wonderful time and I'm so appreciative that they made the trip all the way down here. I think Gord and the band realize now that they have lots of fans down here in the south country, so, hopefully, they'll be back next year!
Melissa
