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johnfowles · 10-05-2010, 10:11 AM

I thnk thrupence said (in a black mood obviously)something like

Unfortunately I can't make it down to Red Bank from Northern NJ for the show on the 6th. Saw him in Morristown in 08 & 09.

Get there early. Find the stage door where the large trailer should be, that's the spot. You might want to scope it out before the show. Who knows-you might find the band returning from a pre show dinner at a local establishment. I ran into Terry having a smoke in 09. He was cordial and friendly. Signed a bunch of cd's and chatted. The show will start promptly at 8PM. I kept checking my watch and had to point out to Terry that it was 7:58!

After the show head back there. In 08 it took about an hour for Gord to come out. In 09 it was less than that. You should find others hanging out too. Rick will probably come out first to scope out the scene-make sure there are no drunks etc.

I found that if everyone just approaches him 1 or 2 at a time, talks to him, get a few autographs and moves aside for others it seems to go well. Gord attracts a mature audience, if everyone is patient and cordial they will all get their moment with him.

Enjoy, it's going to be a great night and report back.

In 09 I even held the door for Gord as he climbed into the PT Cruiser Rick was driving. Great memory.

Yes we will be attending but will be sitting back in row N as the tickets were unreasonably high priced
I will look out for Wheels as we have very briefly met I also hope to see young Joshua Hill who actually lives in Red Bank

10-05-2010, 10:11 AM	#6
johnfowles Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New Jersey U.S.A. ex UK and Canada Posts: 4,846	Re: Seeing Gord tomorrow night in NJ! I thnk thrupence said (in a black mood obviously)something like Unfortunately I can't make it down to Red Bank from Northern NJ for the show on the 6th. Saw him in Morristown in 08 & 09. Get there early. Find the stage door where the large trailer should be, that's the spot. You might want to scope it out before the show. Who knows-you might find the band returning from a pre show dinner at a local establishment. I ran into Terry having a smoke in 09. He was cordial and friendly. Signed a bunch of cd's and chatted. The show will start promptly at 8PM. I kept checking my watch and had to point out to Terry that it was 7:58! After the show head back there. In 08 it took about an hour for Gord to come out. In 09 it was less than that. You should find others hanging out too. Rick will probably come out first to scope out the scene-make sure there are no drunks etc. I found that if everyone just approaches him 1 or 2 at a time, talks to him, get a few autographs and moves aside for others it seems to go well. Gord attracts a mature audience, if everyone is patient and cordial they will all get their moment with him. Enjoy, it's going to be a great night and report back. In 09 I even held the door for Gord as he climbed into the PT Cruiser Rick was driving. Great memory. Yes we will be attending but will be sitting back in row N as the tickets were unreasonably high priced I will look out for Wheels as we have very briefly met I also hope to see young Joshua Hill who actually lives in Red Bank Last edited by johnfowles; 10-05-2010 at 10:22 AM.