From Wayne Francis' site:
http://www.lightfoot.ca/tournews.htm

Poor Barry H sounds beleaguered LOL

From Wayne Francis' site:
http://www.lightfoot.ca/tournews.htm

Poor Barry H sounds beleaguered LOL

Cool Cerritos. I think I know where I can get tickets too http://www.corfid.com/ubb/biggrin.gif It's only a three hour drive.

quote:Originally posted by Auburn Annie:
From Wayne Francis' site:
http://www.lightfoot.ca/tournews.htm

Poor Barry H sounds beleaguered LOL

Cool Cerritos. I think I know where I can get tickets too http://www.corfid.com/ubb/biggrin.gif It's only a three hour drive.

quote:Originally posted by Auburn Annie:
From Wayne Francis' site:
http://www.lightfoot.ca/tournews.htm

Poor Barry H sounds beleaguered LOL

thanks Annie. I can practically see Barry getting frustrated. lol. pulling his hair out...
Now if Lightfoot could just work it a little further north...say Portland or Seattle...come on Gord baby, we've been waiting for you...

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Las Vegas isn't too far for me. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

Las Vegas isn't too far for me. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

Ohhhhhh, Vegas would be fun too. I've never been. The boss has offered me a comp stay at one of the hotels . . . hmmmmmm . . . I'll have to think about that.


quote:Originally posted by brink:
Las Vegas isn't too far for me. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

Ohhhhhh, Vegas would be fun too. I've never been. The boss has offered me a comp stay at one of the hotels . . . hmmmmmm . . . I'll have to think about that.


quote:Originally posted by brink:
Las Vegas isn't too far for me. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

We would have fun Violet!

We would have fun Violet!

That "April jaunt through California and Nevada" has me dreaming! Being in San Jose, I sure hope that jaunt will include Northern California. It sounds as if the tour is actually planned, so I hope we don't have to wait too long to find out when and where! (And then I won't be so INCREDIBLY JEALOUS of my friends to the north who get to see him sooner.)

That "April jaunt through California and Nevada" has me dreaming! Being in San Jose, I sure hope that jaunt will include Northern California. It sounds as if the tour is actually planned, so I hope we don't have to wait too long to find out when and where! (And then I won't be so INCREDIBLY JEALOUS of my friends to the north who get to see him sooner.)

I've heard it's a fun town http://www.corfid.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

I wonder where he's going to play there?

quote:Originally posted by brink:
We would have fun Violet!

I've heard it's a fun town http://www.corfid.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

I wonder where he's going to play there?

quote:Originally posted by brink:
We would have fun Violet!

Can't remember the name right now, but I am on the email list. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

Can't remember the name right now, but I am on the email list. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

Annie, Orleans Casino April 23, 28,29,30 and May 1 then Massey is listed as tentative. Seems to be pushing a little hard after all he's been through.

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Annie, Orleans Casino April 23, 28,29,30 and May 1 then Massey is listed as tentative. Seems to be pushing a little hard after all he's been through.

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Sat 04/23/05 Cerritos, CA Cerritos Center

Thu 04/28/05 Las Vegas, NV Orleans Casino

Fri 04/29/05 Las Vegas, NV Orleans Casino

Sat 04/30/05 Las Vegas, NV Orleans Casino

Sun 05/01/05 Las Vegas, NV Orleans Casino

This was my wake up from my pollstar notifier this morning. Let the games begin, eh? brink, I don't think it's pushing too hard IMO he's got to get back up on the horse. And if he's feeling OK why not go for it ? It's nice to see concert listings popping up in my mailbox, wow.

Bill http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

No! No! No! No! No! This can't be happening! I have to be in Vegas the week BEFORE the concert dates. AAAARRRRGGGGHHH!

I wonder if I can convince them to move back the National Association of Broadcasters convention?

quote:Originally posted by Bill:
No! No! No! No! No! This can't be happening! I have to be in Vegas the week BEFORE the concert dates. AAAARRRRGGGGHHH!

I wonder if I can convince them to move back the National Association of Broadcasters convention?

Why not schedule a week's vacation and stay for the shows ? As long as you're already there it would save on travel expenses.

Bill http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

Bill W,
Where exactly did you get those dates? The Cerritos Center Website (www.cerritoscenter.com) lists "Lavay Smith and her Red Hot Skillet Lickers" as appearing on April 23, 2005.

Bill W,
Where exactly did you get those dates? The Cerritos Center Website (www.cerritoscenter.com) lists "Lavay Smith and her Red Hot Skillet Lickers" as appearing on April 23, 2005.

quote:Originally posted by enigma:
Bill W,
Where exactly did you get those dates? The Cerritos Center Website (www.cerritoscenter.com) lists "Lavay Smith and her Red Hot Skillet Lickers" as appearing on April 23, 2005.

enigma,
That was cut & pasted from an email I got from pollstar.com since I am signed up for any Gordon Lightfoot updates. When I look at the pollstar listing by venue it does indeed show both GL and the Skillet Lickers on the same date ? But on further searching on that site you mentioned it looks like many dates have two shows at the same time. Looks like they have a dinner theatre type thing and a regular concert hall. So it looks like it's big enough for bofem (as they say in CA). Check it out and see if that sounds right.

Bill http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

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Bill W,
The manager at Cerritos Center confirmed that they are negotiating to bring him in around that time, but that the date was not determined yet and the contract was not signed yet.
They promised me a phone call when the deal was done.

Bill W,
The manager at Cerritos Center confirmed that they are negotiating to bring him in around that time, but that the date was not determined yet and the contract was not signed yet.
They promised me a phone call when the deal was done.

quote:Originally posted by enigma:
Bill W,
The manager at Cerritos Center confirmed that they are negotiating to bring him in around that time, but that the date was not determined yet and the contract was not signed yet.
They promised me a phone call when the deal was done.

OK then - keep us "posted". But pollstar has always been 100% accurate, of course I only track a handful of performers/bands. Thanks for the update.

Bill http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

quote:Originally posted by BILLW:
But pollstar has always been 100% accurate, of course I only track a handful of performers/bands. Thanks for the update.

Bill http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif



Actually, Pollstar isn't 100% accurate either. I've seen concerts move and even disappear from Pollstar's listings (including Lightfoot concerts). However, this isn't unusual. Some concert dates move around or even get cancelled after they are "announced".

Pollstar only accept dates from "official sources" which usually means the artist's booking agent or management. Booking agents often announce dates for which contracts are not yet signed, but which are considered "solid". Venues almost never announce dates until everything is signed. So in most cases, when you see something at Pollstar, it will eventually show up in the venue's listings.

Also, there is often another player - the promoter - and he or she might not want to announce the concert until closer to the performance date.

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quote:Originally posted by vlmagee:
Actually, Pollstar isn't 100% accurate either.


Val,
You're right, I should have said that "I've never been burned believing pollstar's listings". As a matter of fact it was because of getting the pollstar notification that I was able to get the front row seats at The Keswick Theatre where we were all sitting. When I called the box office they even asked me how I knew the show was on, I told 'em pollstar told me ! They laughed but they sold me the tickets.

Bill http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

quote:Originally posted by BILLW:
brink, I don't think it's pushing too hard IMO he's got to get back up on the horse. And if he's feeling OK why not go for it ? It's nice to see concert listings popping up in my mailbox, wow.

Bill http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif[/B]
Yes, this is true, I just thought with that many shows back-to-back it might be a little harsh on him. Sometimes people just push the recovery too fast. But, it is in April another 7 months away. what can I say, I'm a mom we buy trouble.

quote:Originally posted by BILLW:
brink, I don't think it's pushing too hard IMO he's got to get back up on the horse. And if he's feeling OK why not go for it ? It's nice to see concert listings popping up in my mailbox, wow.

Bill http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif[/B]
Yes, this is true, I just thought with that many shows back-to-back it might be a little harsh on him. Sometimes people just push the recovery too fast. But, it is in April another 7 months away. what can I say, I'm a mom we buy trouble.

brink,
I do know why you're concerned, it's a Dad thing too, we just don't talk about it in public, LOL. But the good thing about an artist doing multiple shows at the same venue is that all the wear and tear of daily travel plans is ameliorated somewhat. I'm thinking he'll do fine and will probably schedule lots of off days. Just my opinion, I'm not an insider, LOL.

Bill http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

Edited for spelling.

[This message has been edited by BILLW (edited October 01, 2004).]

Darn, I don't see Reno in there...

Darn, I don't see Reno in there...

quote:Originally posted by RenoRick:
Darn, I don't see Reno in there...

Rick,
How long would it take you to get to Las Vegas ? Seems fairly close from where I'm sitting, LOL. Planes, Trains, Automobiles ? Go ahead plan a trip, bring your friends.

Bill http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

Well Bill,
Pollstar was right!
The Cerritos Center just called me to let me know that it's definite.
April 23, 8pm
$55, $45, $30
Tickets go on sale November 8th.

Well Bill,
Pollstar was right!
The Cerritos Center just called me to let me know that it's definite.
April 23, 8pm
$55, $45, $30
Tickets go on sale November 8th.

quote:Originally posted by enigma:
Well Bill,
Pollstar was right!
The Cerritos Center just called me to let me know that it's definite.
April 23, 8pm
$55, $45, $30
Tickets go on sale November 8th.

enigma,
Sounds good. That's one thing I like about pollstar, they try to inform you early.

Bill http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

It certainly seems like Pollstar knew more about the Cerritos concert than the venue did
yesterday because undoubtedly before "enigma" received the confirmatory phone call
Newsgrouper Doug (plumguru) Kirk had phoned and was informed that
"No but speaking of Gordon Lightfoot is he still around? I used to really like
him and then he kind of fell off the radar.
oug continued:-that was a couple of weeks ago. I tried again this morning and was told as of
now the date was tentative and I should call again in December"

se his full amusing and bemused report at:- http://groups.google.com/groups?hl=e...mb-m05.aol.com
so perhaps Doug's phonecall woke them up??
But as Jenney pointed out to us on Sunday Wayne has removed the Massey
May dates that were shown on his site.Anyone know anthing aboot that??
John
Why is the third hand on a watch called the second hand??