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Jenn · 11-27-2009, 02:37 PM

I'm a few days late to post this, but I have just gotten home (which for me is Vancouver) from my trip to Toronto where I attended the Saturday night concert at Massey Hall.

It was a wonderful concert experience so I wanted to share a little bit. First of all, it was my first time to Massey Hall and for me this was a dream, being that this is where Lightfoot has been playing for decades. It felt like I was experiencing a bit of Canadian history and while watching him on that stage, I imagined what it must have been like seeing him play there 30 years before. If they ever invent time travel...I am first in line for tickets! The Hall itself was a wonderful venue, warm and intimate.

I always love the moment when an artist first comes on stage and for this concert it was no different. Lightfoot swaggered onto the stage (that's how I would describe his walk...he has a bit of a swagger) and the crowd went wild. The woman next to me and I were screaming with the biggest smiles on our faces. Pure joy.

The music was great and I loved the anticipation of which song he would do next. Near me, I could hear other fans naming the next song after hearing only the first couple chords. Part of what made the whole concert experience so fun was being in a room full of people who adore him as I do. I loved hearing the adoring shouts out to Gordy throughout the show.

Hearing him talk about his life and the songs he wrote is almost as good as hearing him play them. Hearing him speak to his daughters on that night was particularly touching.

At the intermission, I came down and introduced myself to Char who was easy to find...it was great to put a face to the name and Char, thank you again for this forum and what you give to us.

Another favorite part of the concert was where he got the guys in the audience doing loon calls...only at a Gordy concert. And by the way, those were some pretty talented loonies!! lol

Overall it was a wonderful evening. When he'd played his last song and the lights came up, I looked around me and I saw many people with the same heart-warmed smile of their faces that matched my own. Around me my concert neighbours and I exchanged comments about which part of the show we liked, this song, that song, and of course about the man himself.

Thank you Gordy for everything you've given us. Truly a national treasure and I am glad that I had the honor to see you on Saturday night.

11-27-2009, 02:37 PM	#1
Jenn Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 13	Heartwarmed at Massey Hall I'm a few days late to post this, but I have just gotten home (which for me is Vancouver) from my trip to Toronto where I attended the Saturday night concert at Massey Hall. It was a wonderful concert experience so I wanted to share a little bit. First of all, it was my first time to Massey Hall and for me this was a dream, being that this is where Lightfoot has been playing for decades. It felt like I was experiencing a bit of Canadian history and while watching him on that stage, I imagined what it must have been like seeing him play there 30 years before. If they ever invent time travel...I am first in line for tickets! The Hall itself was a wonderful venue, warm and intimate. I always love the moment when an artist first comes on stage and for this concert it was no different. Lightfoot swaggered onto the stage (that's how I would describe his walk...he has a bit of a swagger) and the crowd went wild. The woman next to me and I were screaming with the biggest smiles on our faces. Pure joy. The music was great and I loved the anticipation of which song he would do next. Near me, I could hear other fans naming the next song after hearing only the first couple chords. Part of what made the whole concert experience so fun was being in a room full of people who adore him as I do. I loved hearing the adoring shouts out to Gordy throughout the show. Hearing him talk about his life and the songs he wrote is almost as good as hearing him play them. Hearing him speak to his daughters on that night was particularly touching. At the intermission, I came down and introduced myself to Char who was easy to find...it was great to put a face to the name and Char, thank you again for this forum and what you give to us. Another favorite part of the concert was where he got the guys in the audience doing loon calls...only at a Gordy concert. And by the way, those were some pretty talented loonies!! lol Overall it was a wonderful evening. When he'd played his last song and the lights came up, I looked around me and I saw many people with the same heart-warmed smile of their faces that matched my own. Around me my concert neighbours and I exchanged comments about which part of the show we liked, this song, that song, and of course about the man himself. Thank you Gordy for everything you've given us. Truly a national treasure and I am glad that I had the honor to see you on Saturday night.