Well it turns out The Rams Head is a great venue. We opted to eat in the attached Tavern out on the patio and it was a good idea. If you eat at the tables they don't do much plate clearing to keep the noise down. Sitting through the whole show with a platter of dinner remnants is not my bag, but some folks were into it.
It was a small stage but they had enough room for all of them as long as they didn't move around too much. The front tables are so close you could put your feet on the stage if you were rude.
One long set with no intermission which made sense in this place. I didn't do a set list but I'm sure one will show up soon. This venue had more music fans who knew Gord than it had Gord fans that knew all his stuff if you know what I mean. Nice respectful crowd but fun as well, no museum stuff going on.
Lizanne opted to do the "OVER ME" schtick in the absence of any other takers. Hit like a smart bomb and got a good reaction "well that's one way to shorten it a little more" said Gord. Once they recovered it was on to Sundown as expected.
Did not see any familiar faces anywhere but it was pretty dark most of the show.
We'd go back and the staff was very nice and even comped Lizanne her club soda at the table.
Two things: Gord had to use some big giant can of nose spray twice. He turned his back but from our position it was like standing in the bathroom with him. The resultant outflow was too much for the tissues he had in his hand and pockets so Carter handed him his big hand towel. Very earthy moment no doubt. He spun around like he had finished a magic trick to the delight of the crowd. And it seemed to help for awhile, rinse and repeat.
#2 When it came time for the pre-encore walk-off everyone tiptoed over stuff except Mike who found himself trapped. He tried but could have knocked over instruments so he shrugged like Charlie Chaplin and sort of tried to blend in. Seeing his plight they all returned quickly. I wish I had it on video, it was very funny.
Sorry for running on but I wanted to give a little local color.
Bill
Gord was chatty and seemed in fine health but the pipes seemed bothered by the Maryland pollen. We are blanketed in green and yellow dust right now.