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seafarer62 · 10-26-2010, 08:02 PM

Gordon played Northrup Auditorium at the University of Minnesota during the 1970's until 1987. I believe it seats well over 4,000. In April 1979, he played two shows there - one about 7pm and the other about 10 pm. In those days, Gord had an opening act- the Good Brothers. Gord played one set of about 18 songs- much shorter than the two sets he does now.

Since 1987, Gord has played the smaller theatres in the Twin Cities- 2,000 or less.

In April 2009, I attended his concert in Sault St. Marie, Ontario. He must have had at least 3,000 there in that hockey arena.

John/Twin Cities

10-26-2010, 08:02 PM	#7
seafarer62 Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Forest Lake, MN USA Posts: 286	Re: Venue Size Gordon played Northrup Auditorium at the University of Minnesota during the 1970's until 1987. I believe it seats well over 4,000. In April 1979, he played two shows there - one about 7pm and the other about 10 pm. In those days, Gord had an opening act- the Good Brothers. Gord played one set of about 18 songs- much shorter than the two sets he does now. Since 1987, Gord has played the smaller theatres in the Twin Cities- 2,000 or less. In April 2009, I attended his concert in Sault St. Marie, Ontario. He must have had at least 3,000 there in that hockey arena. John/Twin Cities