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Post by jbfan132 on Feb 28, 2010 13:17:41 GMT -5
I'm starting this new thread because I think it will be the first John's gig in Montreal, I mean not on a Blunt World Tour. Correct me if I'm wrong.
John, you made me extremely happy with that announcement. I missed your show at the Water Rats in London in July 2009, but I'll be there for sure on March 14 in Montreal. Two friends of mine are coming with me and are eager to hear you live after all the good words I keep telling them about your music.
I hope you don't mind if I have sent an email to 3 journalists trying to catch their attention on your upcoming performance. We never know, it would be fantastic if they decided to come to the show.
See you in Montreal,
Love
Aline ;D
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Post by Lucy on Feb 28, 2010 14:26:14 GMT -5
Have fun there, Aline!!  |
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Post by missalabama on Feb 28, 2010 23:27:49 GMT -5
Have fun, JBFAN132! ;D I wish I could go!!!  |
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Post by jbfan132 on Mar 15, 2010 20:19:50 GMT -5
Hello guys, What a wonderful experience it was yesterday evening at Centre St-Ambroise! I went to the gig with a friend and my nephew joined us later just in time to hear John. This is a very tiny place, less than 50 places. It was like if John was singing in my living room! We had a nice chat with him, he signed all our CDs, asked me if I had special requests for songs (of course...). It was the very first time that I met him in person, never had the chance during the Blunty tour. I was overwhelmed by his kindness, that man is really a sweetheart, down to earth, so charming. I took only few pictures because from my seat, just in front of him, I didn't want to move to be sure to enjoy every second of his performance. soundcheck i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr353/jbfan132/autograph_private/John%20Garrison/IMG_1036.jpgi499.photobucket.com/albums/rr353/jbfan132/autograph_private/John%20Garrison/IMG_1037.jpgi499.photobucket.com/albums/rr353/jbfan132/autograph_private/John%20Garrison/IMG_1038.jpgWe left the place totally delighted with a big grin, feeling so privileged to have seen him performing in such place. Will never forget it. I'm still feeling on a cloud and had his music in my head all the day at work. Thank you so much John. Wish you all the best.  |
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Post by jbfan132 on Mar 15, 2010 20:28:27 GMT -5
Here is what John wrote in his diary about the time he spent in Montreal.
March 15, 2010
Tour Diary Mar 14th
Eggs on toast with Kristen and her very cool Dad in Montreal. Then a bit of English premiership on the computer. Rooney is in top form.
Spend the afternoon working on some tunes with Kristen. She has a wonderful voice and some good ideas. I don’t really do much. Just fine tune a couple of musical bits and change the odd lyric.
We head to Centre St Ambroise for the gig. It’s a horrible day in Montreal today. Windy and wet. The gig itself is tiny. Neither Kristen or I were expecting such an intimate space. Its full of green people celebrating Paddies day when we arrive. They soon leave. A guitarist virtuoso called Daryl starts the night and is very good. Once again a few familiar faces are in the crowd who have come to see me. I sign CD’s and have a nice chat. Thank you guys.
Get up on the miniscule stage. Let’s Run, I Leave On Friday, So Close, Alexander & Annabel, Cold Coffee. As a request, I then attempt Walking On Broadway. Really get into it and hit the chorus and the lyrics are just gone from my head…!!! This has NEVER happened to me before. So embarrassing. I attempt the chorus again but no its gone. Awful. I very awkwardly move onto the next song. How terrible.
Power Of Love, Is This The Best It Gets and 2nd For The 1st Time.
Nice gig apart from the obvious fuck up. Chat to many lovely people and sell more CD’s than I ever thought I would in such a tiny space.
Kristen and I go meet her friends at a bar round the corner and eat. Quick beer and then off home. I crawl into bed and suddenly it comes to me “I feel in close proximity to the people Walking on Broadway” the lyric I forgot…..Doh….!!!!!
Next stop New York City
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Post by missalabama on Mar 16, 2010 0:31:42 GMT -5
Nice pics, jbfan132... Glad to hear you had such a great time!
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Post by Lucy on Mar 16, 2010 6:40:39 GMT -5
Great pics, Aline! The 1st one is WOW!!
Thank you so much for sharing them with us, and letting us know how it was!
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Post by gray on Mar 16, 2010 11:06:38 GMT -5
Thanks so much for the review and photos, jbfan! Glad you had a good time.
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Post by Jade on Mar 17, 2010 11:10:28 GMT -5
Big thanks from me too, jbfan, for the review and sharing your nice pictures.
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