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Johann · 06-12-2011, 01:54 AM

I was working with my son on a woodworking project when I received a call from my good friend, Paul Bartlett, infoming me of the pub jam on the Friday afternoon. I arrived early at McVeigh's, the room I used to play back in 1971. I worked as a film editor across the road and every afternoon during my lunch hour, I would come over to entertain the troops. I operated a few coffee houses back in the day and as the room filled with musicians and fans, it brought a tear to my eye. When Paul B got up to pay tribute to both 'Red and Terry' it touched my heart! The talent that afternoon was impressive. From Ron on his 12-string to the very talented Mr. Stinson, Paul Johnston, the picker extraordinaire with Scott Williamson on bass. It was a pleasure to meet jj, the man on the keys, Mr. Bassman TG, and soundman Myk. The young talented 'Kenyon' reminded me a little of myself back in '71. It was very special chatting with artist 'Liam Jones' and discussing his exquisite painting of 'The Lightfoot Band'. Meeting Charlene was the highlight of my afternoon. She persuaded me to attend Gord's show that evening. I was up in the rafters and was pleasantly surprised of how good it all sounded up there. The band was tight and Gordon was at the top of his game!

Thanks everyone,
Johann

06-12-2011, 01:54 AM	#11
Johann Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Thornhill, Ontario Posts: 14	Re: Red and Terry I was working with my son on a woodworking project when I received a call from my good friend, Paul Bartlett, infoming me of the pub jam on the Friday afternoon. I arrived early at McVeigh's, the room I used to play back in 1971. I worked as a film editor across the road and every afternoon during my lunch hour, I would come over to entertain the troops. I operated a few coffee houses back in the day and as the room filled with musicians and fans, it brought a tear to my eye. When Paul B got up to pay tribute to both 'Red and Terry' it touched my heart! The talent that afternoon was impressive. From Ron on his 12-string to the very talented Mr. Stinson, Paul Johnston, the picker extraordinaire with Scott Williamson on bass. It was a pleasure to meet jj, the man on the keys, Mr. Bassman TG, and soundman Myk. The young talented 'Kenyon' reminded me a little of myself back in '71. It was very special chatting with artist 'Liam Jones' and discussing his exquisite painting of 'The Lightfoot Band'. Meeting Charlene was the highlight of my afternoon. She persuaded me to attend Gord's show that evening. I was up in the rafters and was pleasantly surprised of how good it all sounded up there. The band was tight and Gordon was at the top of his game! Thanks everyone, Johann