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Re: first show in Peterborough

  •  Wed, May 07 2008, 9:33 PM

    • Katey is not online. Last active: 07-20-2008, 10:22 PM Katey
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    Re: first show in Peterborough

    OK, I was at the second show last night.  I didn't keep a set list or anything, but here's my 2 cents....

     First off, I really enjoyed Cuff the Duke.  Bought a CD, and will definitely try to catch them again sometime.  Pretty Blue Rodeo/Skydiggers-esque, if that makes sense. 

    I really liked the acoustic set.  Boy, Glenn can do more with one snare drum and a set of brushes then most drummers can do with a whole kit!  I thought everyone's wardrobe was just fine - I've seen Greg look much more casual.  He looked like Greg.  Actually, I thought he looked pretty good, grooming-wise.  And he was also in a pretty chipper mood, cracking jokes about how Travis Good can just play one song then go home (more on that later).  He cracked me up when someone yelled, after he had played a scorching solo, "Give 'em hell Greg".  He said "I do what I can".  Then after, he said "Well, I can't really complain, I make a living.  I'm no TRAVIS GOOD, I'm more of a utility player..."  Pretty funny coming from one of Canada's most successful musicians.

     As for the 2nd set, it was great too - loved the dramatic way they dropped the curtain to reveal Glenn behind his kit, and the lights kicked up.

     Personal highlight for me was Greg's rendition of Dark Angel, with just Bob on piano accompanying him.  Also, Jim did Try, another personal favourite.  They did Black Ribbon, Old Blue House, C'mon, Heart Like Mine, Rain Down on Me, After the Rain, Palace of Gold (Sadies style), You're Not There (with Travis on guitar - wow, that boy can play!).

     I agree with the opnion of Showplace.  It's a great facility, and I love it for my kids' dance recitals etc., but it's a bit "tame" for a rock show.  Plus, we P'boro crowds tend to be a bit staid - I wanted to dance, but I don't stand up unless the people in front of me do - I don't want to get yelled at.  I'm sure it would be more fun for the band if more people danced.

     Overall though, I enjoyed it much more than the Molson Amp show in August.  (Though my love of the Old 97's (August openers) probably clouded my opinion of BR on that magic night!)


    Formerly known as "Katie"
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