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seafarer62 · 09-20-2006, 12:43 PM

I really wanted to go to Wausau. I took a week of vacation when I found out his tour schedule and was all set to do four concerts in five nights, but only got to see two. I couldn't anticipate a tent collapse in Harris, MI and the unexpected demand out of Wausau.

A couple of times this summer I called Wausau and they said they have never sold out on an event on the first day. So I didn't think I would have any problem.

I called in late July and they said they were selling tickets only if you bought tickets to at least four productions in the upcoming season. I explained I was from out-of-town and only wanted to see Gord. I begged for dispensation but they said there shouldn't be any problem if you call on the first day of general sales.

I monitored the website for several weeks and I called the first day of general sales about 11:30 a.m. on my lunch break. Wouldn't you know, the concert was sold out? They said they couldn't believe how fast tickets went.

I was put on a waiting list on August 23. I called Sept. 18 and I was still 22nd on the waiting list. (Started at 30th in line.) They said there were 350+ on the waiting list.

Tried eBay for tickets. Plenty on sale for Vancouver but no luck for Wausau.

So my failure to land Wausau tickets was not due to lack of effort.

Anyway, I hope someone would post from Wausau but these things happen. Please, please, whoever is seeing him in southern Wisconsin and Chicago later this week, post a set list and make some notes for the rest of us.

Thanks to all who have sent me their appreciation for noting the set lists from Sept. 15 and 17 and all the observations. I have learned to write in the dark on a small notebook over the years. I also try to provide what I would like others to do for me when I am not at a concert. That's what makes this group so special.

John/ MN

09-20-2006, 12:43 PM	#55
seafarer62 Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Forest Lake, MN USA Posts: 286	I really wanted to go to Wausau. I took a week of vacation when I found out his tour schedule and was all set to do four concerts in five nights, but only got to see two. I couldn't anticipate a tent collapse in Harris, MI and the unexpected demand out of Wausau. A couple of times this summer I called Wausau and they said they have never sold out on an event on the first day. So I didn't think I would have any problem. I called in late July and they said they were selling tickets only if you bought tickets to at least four productions in the upcoming season. I explained I was from out-of-town and only wanted to see Gord. I begged for dispensation but they said there shouldn't be any problem if you call on the first day of general sales. I monitored the website for several weeks and I called the first day of general sales about 11:30 a.m. on my lunch break. Wouldn't you know, the concert was sold out? They said they couldn't believe how fast tickets went. I was put on a waiting list on August 23. I called Sept. 18 and I was still 22nd on the waiting list. (Started at 30th in line.) They said there were 350+ on the waiting list. Tried eBay for tickets. Plenty on sale for Vancouver but no luck for Wausau. So my failure to land Wausau tickets was not due to lack of effort. Anyway, I hope someone would post from Wausau but these things happen. Please, please, whoever is seeing him in southern Wisconsin and Chicago later this week, post a set list and make some notes for the rest of us. Thanks to all who have sent me their appreciation for noting the set lists from Sept. 15 and 17 and all the observations. I have learned to write in the dark on a small notebook over the years. I also try to provide what I would like others to do for me when I am not at a concert. That's what makes this group so special. John/ MN