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2Much2Lose · 10-25-2007, 10:32 PM

Just some thoughts for Son of a Fan --

Gord is generally very accessible after concerts unless he is exhausted, usually at the end of a tour segment. He will sign guitars and photos willingly, and he will pose for photos with fans who want a picture together.

If you sent him a letter to the address Val provided (or better yet, with a copy of the letter to his manager Barry Harvey), and let him know what concert(s) your Dad will attend, you might even request a backstage pass for after the concert. Such requests are often honored, particularly in circumstances such as yours. Your Dad could meet the whole band.

It's a wonderful idea for your Dad. Gord did several concerts in PA this spring -- Philly, Williamsport (I think), Wilkes-Barre (which I attended), and he generally passes through an area every 18 months or so, health permitting. If you really want to thrill Dad, maybe you can get him some tix for one or two concerts at Massey Hall in Toronto this upcoming May (2008). Gord's concerts in Toronto are really super, and your Dad can bring and play his guitar and meet all the Lightfoot "web people", who generally assemble and stay at the Delta Chelsea hotel, easy walking distance to Massey Hall.

Good luck,

David

10-25-2007, 10:32 PM	#15
2Much2Lose Senior Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Sherwood Forest, MD Posts: 387	Re: Information/ Favor Just some thoughts for Son of a Fan -- Gord is generally very accessible after concerts unless he is exhausted, usually at the end of a tour segment. He will sign guitars and photos willingly, and he will pose for photos with fans who want a picture together. If you sent him a letter to the address Val provided (or better yet, with a copy of the letter to his manager Barry Harvey), and let him know what concert(s) your Dad will attend, you might even request a backstage pass for after the concert. Such requests are often honored, particularly in circumstances such as yours. Your Dad could meet the whole band. It's a wonderful idea for your Dad. Gord did several concerts in PA this spring -- Philly, Williamsport (I think), Wilkes-Barre (which I attended), and he generally passes through an area every 18 months or so, health permitting. If you really want to thrill Dad, maybe you can get him some tix for one or two concerts at Massey Hall in Toronto this upcoming May (2008). Gord's concerts in Toronto are really super, and your Dad can bring and play his guitar and meet all the Lightfoot "web people", who generally assemble and stay at the Delta Chelsea hotel, easy walking distance to Massey Hall. Good luck, David __________________ \"And the laughter came too easy for life to pass me by.\"