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seafarer62 · 09-20-2006, 08:12 PM

Thanks for post (Finesse) and welcome to the newsgroup. Your observations are very important because it appeared that no one in the newsgroup was able to get to tickets to the Wausau concert since it sold out so quickly.

Seems like concert-goers in the near future can expect an opening act followed by the "casino" set of 21 or 22 songs. It is very reminscent of concerts back to the 1970's when Gord frequently used an opening act. After about 1980, Gord started doing two sets of about 27-28 songs in total.

Gord was talkative in the Sept 15 concert (Harris, MI) and very personable in the Sept 17 concert (Minneapolis) in the midst of his hand and finger problems. I can't help but wonder if he is compensating for his guitar deficiency by providing a little more crowd interaction. I think most in the audience are 45+ and can empathize with a physical condition and limitations. In no way do I think he is trying to get sympathy; I think he recognizes that people paid good money to see him and deserve an explanation for what is going on.

I am still in awe of his courage and determination. If he were ending a leg of a tour, I wouldn't be as worried. However, he is starting an aggresive six-week stretch (Oct through mid-November) and I am very concerned for him. I sure hope he isn't defying medical advice. This man has nothing left to prove and his health should be paramount.

09-20-2006, 08:12 PM	#62
seafarer62 Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Forest Lake, MN USA Posts: 286	Thanks for post (Finesse) and welcome to the newsgroup. Your observations are very important because it appeared that no one in the newsgroup was able to get to tickets to the Wausau concert since it sold out so quickly. Seems like concert-goers in the near future can expect an opening act followed by the "casino" set of 21 or 22 songs. It is very reminscent of concerts back to the 1970's when Gord frequently used an opening act. After about 1980, Gord started doing two sets of about 27-28 songs in total. Gord was talkative in the Sept 15 concert (Harris, MI) and very personable in the Sept 17 concert (Minneapolis) in the midst of his hand and finger problems. I can't help but wonder if he is compensating for his guitar deficiency by providing a little more crowd interaction. I think most in the audience are 45+ and can empathize with a physical condition and limitations. In no way do I think he is trying to get sympathy; I think he recognizes that people paid good money to see him and deserve an explanation for what is going on. I am still in awe of his courage and determination. If he were ending a leg of a tour, I wouldn't be as worried. However, he is starting an aggresive six-week stretch (Oct through mid-November) and I am very concerned for him. I sure hope he isn't defying medical advice. This man has nothing left to prove and his health should be paramount.