The dates for Gordon Lightfoot at Massey Hall are finally on their website. Masseyhall.com
It looks like tickets for Friends go on sale 2/15, all others go on sale 2/17. I read that quickly, hope it is accurate.
Jenney



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The dates for Gordon Lightfoot at Massey Hall are finally on their website. Masseyhall.com
It looks like tickets for Friends go on sale 2/15, all others go on sale 2/17. I read that quickly, hope it is accurate.
Jenney



[This message has been edited by Jenney (edited February 14, 2005).]

yep and tix are 30 - 55 Canuck bucks in range. highest price is 13.00 more than two years ago it seems. can't wait to hear how they'll sort out folks with tix from 2002 that were 42.00 and are now 55.00....

yep and tix are 30 - 55 Canuck bucks in range. highest price is 13.00 more than two years ago it seems. can't wait to hear how they'll sort out folks with tix from 2002 that were 42.00 and are now 55.00....

My understanding Char is that they will honor the original ticket, and not charge more. Tha might end up being different, but that's what I understood before.
Jenney

My understanding Char is that they will honor the original ticket, and not charge more. Tha might end up being different, but that's what I understood before.
Jenney

Jenney/Char,

Do you have any idea how many people kept their tickets ? Since I have no idea what the available inventory looks like I have to ask: how's the view from the balcony & gallery ?

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

quote:Originally posted by BILLW:
Jenney/Char,

Do you have any idea how many people kept their tickets ? Since I have no idea what the available inventory looks like I have to ask: how's the view from the balcony & gallery ?

Bill http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif
I have no idea Bill. I know one person that got a phone call today from Massey that asked him if he was going to the shows, and telling him when they have been rescheduled for. I got an email this moring myself.
I would say for anyone that wants tickets, be prepared to call early tomorrow,and buy a Friends membership today. I may have some tickets available later on from people that can't use them, but if you don't want to be dissappointed, buy them tomorrow or the 17th.
Jenney

quote:Originally posted by BILLW:
Jenney/Char,

Do you have any idea how many people kept their tickets ? Since I have no idea what the available inventory looks like I have to ask: how's the view from the balcony & gallery ?

Bill http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif
I have no idea Bill. I know one person that got a phone call today from Massey that asked him if he was going to the shows, and telling him when they have been rescheduled for. I got an email this moring myself.
I would say for anyone that wants tickets, be prepared to call early tomorrow,and buy a Friends membership today. I may have some tickets available later on from people that can't use them, but if you don't want to be dissappointed, buy them tomorrow or the 17th.
Jenney

quote:Originally posted by Jenney:

I have no idea Bill. I know one person that got a phone call today from Massey that asked him if he was going to the shows, and telling him when they have been rescheduled for. I got an email this moring myself.
I would say for anyone that wants tickets, be prepared to call early tomorrow,and buy a Friends membership today. I may have some tickets available later on from people that can't use them, but if you don't want to be dissappointed, buy them tomorrow or the 17th.
Jenney

Thanks Jenney,

I'm already a Friend, no doubt, so we'll call in the morning and see what's up.

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

quote:Originally posted by BILLW:
Thanks Jenney,

I'm already a Friend, no doubt, so we'll call in the morning and see what's up.

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



Double check the website Bill, I think I read that Friends tickets will be available on line. I don't know if that means if you can call or not. I find them very helpful and friendy, so if you do call they can tell you.

quote:Originally posted by BILLW:
Thanks Jenney,

I'm already a Friend, no doubt, so we'll call in the morning and see what's up.

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



Double check the website Bill, I think I read that Friends tickets will be available on line. I don't know if that means if you can call or not. I find them very helpful and friendy, so if you do call they can tell you.

quote:Originally posted by Jenney:
Double check the website Bill, I think I read that Friends tickets will be available on line. I don't know if that means if you can call or not. I find them very helpful and friendy, so if you do call they can tell you.

Here's what they have posted:

Tickets for this performance will be available for purchase on-line beginning Feb.17 at 10am. FriendsFirst please call the Box Office at 416.872.4255

Even though I'm not sure if I can get the time off I'm still going to call, crazy?, maybe but what're ya gonna do ?

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

I trust Jenney that you will soon start saving hard so that you can place your bets on October 23rd at Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun Casino
just (?) added to Wayne's site
John Fowles
Oxymorons a series of hundreds
a small fortune
dry ice
inside out
same difference
divorce court
recorded live
pretty ugly
random order
safe sex
sight unseen
ciopyright Richard Lederer

I trust Jenney that you will soon start saving hard so that you can place your bets on October 23rd at Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun Casino
just (?) added to Wayne's site
John Fowles
Oxymorons a series of hundreds
a small fortune
dry ice
inside out
same difference
divorce court
recorded live
pretty ugly
random order
safe sex
sight unseen
ciopyright Richard Lederer

Jen,
any info re hotel yet?
http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

From this morning's Toronto GLOBE AND MAIL:

Lightfoot coming home to Massey Hall

Gig cancelled in 2002 after legendary musician suffered near-fatal illness

By GUY DIXON
Tuesday, February 15, 2005 - Page R1


Legendary singer-songwriter legend Gordon Lightfoot is scheduled to play possibly his most sentimentally charged concert yet since recovering from a near-fatal abdominal hemorrhage in the fall of 2002.

Toronto's Massey Hall announced yesterday that Lightfoot is booked to perform four concerts from May 18 to 21, rekindling a more-or-less annual concert series that originally started at the hall with two sold-out shows in March, 1967.

For Lightfoot, it's a homecoming. The singer has played the 2,700-seat Massey Hall more than any other solo performer, and "frankly, it's something he looks forward to very much. It feels like home there," said Lightfoot's long-time manager Barry Harvey. "I've been [his manager] for 23 years, and it has been his most important engagement every year."

Lightfoot will be backed by his regular four-piece band, in what Harvey said will be an intimate performance. His last gig at Massey Hall was supposed to have been in November, 2002.

As another symbolic mark of his comeback, tickets for that cancelled performance will be honoured for the upcoming May shows, Massey Hall announced yesterday.

Lightfoot, 66, has made a number of appearances in recent months, including his induction into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame in December, 2003, where he appeared healthy but frail, and gave a short speech at a gala tribute. He also performed in Peterborough, Ont., last August. He even appeared on Canadian Idol that month.

Although Lightfoot is watching his health carefully, Harvey said, "I would say he's back. We did two performances for the McMaster [University] hospital organization up in Hamilton [in November]. The first night was a little sketchy. But on the second night, he sounded as well as I've ever heard him singing and performing, and the band was tight.

"We're looking forward to getting back to work. It's been a long time," Harvey added.

Prior to his Toronto concerts, Lightfoot will be performing one show in the San Diego area and two in Los Angeles in late April, followed by four concerts in Las Vegas. His website also lists a series of gigs in the Eastern U.S. in August and October followed, notably, by a show in December at the Opera House in Orillia, Ont., the same venue where he took ill backstage in 2002.

From this morning's Toronto GLOBE AND MAIL:

Lightfoot coming home to Massey Hall

Gig cancelled in 2002 after legendary musician suffered near-fatal illness

By GUY DIXON
Tuesday, February 15, 2005 - Page R1


Legendary singer-songwriter legend Gordon Lightfoot is scheduled to play possibly his most sentimentally charged concert yet since recovering from a near-fatal abdominal hemorrhage in the fall of 2002.

Toronto's Massey Hall announced yesterday that Lightfoot is booked to perform four concerts from May 18 to 21, rekindling a more-or-less annual concert series that originally started at the hall with two sold-out shows in March, 1967.

For Lightfoot, it's a homecoming. The singer has played the 2,700-seat Massey Hall more than any other solo performer, and "frankly, it's something he looks forward to very much. It feels like home there," said Lightfoot's long-time manager Barry Harvey. "I've been [his manager] for 23 years, and it has been his most important engagement every year."

Lightfoot will be backed by his regular four-piece band, in what Harvey said will be an intimate performance. His last gig at Massey Hall was supposed to have been in November, 2002.

As another symbolic mark of his comeback, tickets for that cancelled performance will be honoured for the upcoming May shows, Massey Hall announced yesterday.

Lightfoot, 66, has made a number of appearances in recent months, including his induction into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame in December, 2003, where he appeared healthy but frail, and gave a short speech at a gala tribute. He also performed in Peterborough, Ont., last August. He even appeared on Canadian Idol that month.

Although Lightfoot is watching his health carefully, Harvey said, "I would say he's back. We did two performances for the McMaster [University] hospital organization up in Hamilton [in November]. The first night was a little sketchy. But on the second night, he sounded as well as I've ever heard him singing and performing, and the band was tight.

"We're looking forward to getting back to work. It's been a long time," Harvey added.

Prior to his Toronto concerts, Lightfoot will be performing one show in the San Diego area and two in Los Angeles in late April, followed by four concerts in Las Vegas. His website also lists a series of gigs in the Eastern U.S. in August and October followed, notably, by a show in December at the Opera House in Orillia, Ont., the same venue where he took ill backstage in 2002.

Joy of joys! He is back! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

quote:Originally posted by SilverHeels:
Jen,
any info re hotel yet?
http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

I"ve emailed a couple of times Bru, and have come up with an agreement with the Delta Chelsea, but have not recieved the contract yet. I should have it soon, then we can start making reservations.
Jenney

quote:Originally posted by SilverHeels:
Jen,
any info re hotel yet?
http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

I"ve emailed a couple of times Bru, and have come up with an agreement with the Delta Chelsea, but have not recieved the contract yet. I should have it soon, then we can start making reservations.
Jenney

3 months and look out MASSEY!
My e-mail from Massey said they would honour the tix from 2002 so that's a good thing Jenney! I guess it's his way of saying thanks for keeping the faith that he'd be back!
Bring the kleenex!
http://www.corfid.com/ubb/wink.gif

3 months and look out MASSEY!
My e-mail from Massey said they would honour the tix from 2002 so that's a good thing Jenney! I guess it's his way of saying thanks for keeping the faith that he'd be back!
Bring the kleenex!
http://www.corfid.com/ubb/wink.gif

quote:Originally posted by Auburn Annie:
From this morning's Toronto GLOBE AND MAIL:



By GUY DIXON
Tuesday, February 15, 2005 - Page R1


Legendarysinger-songwriter legend Gordon Lightfoot

and there was I innocently thinking that a legend was where one fitted one's sock
John Fowles
more oxymoa
old news
student teacher
oroginal copy
constructive criticism
awfully good
half-naked
open secret
loos tights
tight slacks




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quote:Originally posted by Auburn Annie:
From this morning's Toronto GLOBE AND MAIL:



By GUY DIXON
Tuesday, February 15, 2005 - Page R1


Legendarysinger-songwriter legend Gordon Lightfoot

and there was I innocently thinking that a legend was where one fitted one's sock
John Fowles
more oxymoa
old news
student teacher
oroginal copy
constructive criticism
awfully good
half-naked
open secret
loos tights
tight slacks




[This message has been edited by johnfowles (edited February 15, 2005).]