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They came in three colours, one for each colour design for the tickets. Also I had friends wait in line in vain for the Pollock the first night where we were right up front in the line to get in and he still did not get the print. When my friend and I flew in from Buffalo we had a lay over in Baltimore and Pollock was on our plane. We spoke to him after we got off and he was a very kind and easygoing fellow. Peace, Tim

I was then and still am today. As MarcO asked I was thinking of y'all (that's a tip of the hat to Virginians) and wishing you were here. Peace and Love, Tim

This past Saturday I was witness to something that unfortunately does not happen too often, my good friend Marc Olszewski played a gig. The last time I remember seeing Marc perform in front of a crowd that was not at his place or in front of a campfire was playing with Todd Gillies of the Fat Cats at Pepper Jack Cafe a year or maybe two ago. This time Marc performed across the street from Pepper Jack's at the Sky Dragon Centre on King William Street in Hamilton opening for Louise Kent. Marc shared the stage with another good friend, former bassist of the now defunct What the Thunder Said Steve Vincent De Piante. This time Steve strapped on an acoustic guitar instead of a bass. Steve told me that it was the first time he played to a crowd with a guitar in five years and he did well playing rhythm guitar with some lead at points throughout the night. Though for those who do not know Steve might have thought he was Jazy Z, Hugo Boss or even RuPaul as those were some of the names Marc introduced Steve as in between the songs. I thought Marc went a little too far with the RuPaul introduction, but it did get a laugh from the crowd. The set began with three songs penned by Marc entitled "Easy Does It," "Water Walker," and "Let it Go." All three songs which Marc said were written in the last few months were well developed lyrically and musically with some excellent guitar work. Next was "May You Never" a song by the British singer-songwriter John Martyn who recently passed away (d. January 29, 2009). Marc and Steve did a justice of one of Martyn's most well known songs, it was a song covered by Eric Clapton and it ended up on the 1977 classic 'Slowhand.' Whether it was or not it felt like a tribute to the late Martyn though Marc did mention how he was moved to play it by a recent performance of the song by Steve Sinnicks. Steve took the spotlight with the next number which was his own entitled "the Reason." It was a good song that he said he wrote for his sister for her wedding. To close the set Marc and Steve went with a classic that was well suited to be performed at the Sky Dragon Centre, Joni Mitchell's "Woodstock." Without introducing the song it began with an acoustic Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young intro, that sounded more like an acoustic intro to the Byrds "Eight Miles High," once the words came the song became clear to all. I do not know Louise Kent material, though I was impressed by her song "Hero Girl." She was a way more positive version of Ani Difranco. She performed solo and was also backed by her brother Fraser on keyboards who is another former member of What the Thunder Said. They also covered John Lennon's "Imagine," Stars "Calendar Girl," Cindy Lauper's "Time after Time," and "Where Everybody Knows Your Name" the Cheers theme song where there was a sing-a-long. It was a great night and I hope to see something like it again sooner rather than later. Peace, Tim

I hope to see you soon as well and no you may not borrow a few bucks. Hehe. Come on, how about I'm trying to get it down to a select few artists. Peace and Love, Tim

I'm glad Phish is doing the late night on Friday night and not on Saturday night. I always find it easier for obvious reasons to watch the late night sets on the first night. Peace, Tim

I know I'm pumped. Next Friday a few hours from now I will be in Virginia seeing Phish. Peace, Tim

Actually I changed my mind and I am now going to go to Kingston as it is on the Holiday Easter Monday so I will not miss work. Though if I miss work for Neil in London it would end up being my 50th Neil Young concert. Tim

Thanks Tenenbaum, That's the mission and in keeping it to my select few favorites I'm accomplishing the task reasonably well. Peace, Tim

Interesting, I might talk this over with the boys and see if they would like to attend this before the gig. Peace, Tim

Sweet, I'll see you all in London. Peace, Tim

Agreed. Luckily for me I will be hitting up the Columbus, Ohio gig en route back from bonnaroo with Danielle and rayray. I have been lucky enough to see Eric Clapton & Steve Winwood play together twice already, I went to the Crossroads Guitar Festival 2007 in Chicago, IL and I was at their first gig at Madison Square Gardens in 2008. I have to say that to see Clapton perform with his old Blind Faith mate Winwood could be my favorite lineup I have seen with Clapton, better than when I saw him with Cream or Derek Trucks. Peace, Tim

From www.ericclapton.com ERIC CLAPTON AND STEVE WINWOOD After their historic three-nights at Madison Square Garden, Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood announced today an exclusive 14-city U.S. tour beginning June 10, 2009. After a stunning collaboration at the Chicago Crossroads Guitar Festival in July of 2007 and much speculation, Steve Winwood and Eric Clapton announced three eagerly anticipated concerts at New York’s Madison Square Garden. Those shows featured the artists performing together in a varied set list with Blind Faith classics and solo hits from each artist. Critics acclaimed the shows as historic and some of the best Clapton Winwood work ever. The tour promises more of the same collaborative musicianship that made these men legendary award-winning artists. Both Winwood and Clapton have long and prestigious musical careers with countless honors and awards to their names. Their musical paths connected in 1969 with the formation of Blind Faith, a group that pioneered the fusion of rock and blues into tremendous studio and stage success. Despite critical and popular acclaim, the band was short-lived with only one album and a brief 1969 tour that debuted July 12 at Madison Square Garden and ended August 24th in Hawaii. Since that final show, Winwood and Clapton have remained friends, but have only performed together a few times over the years for an occasional song at a charity event. The 2008 Madison Square Garden shows were the first full Winwood-Clapton concerts in 40 years. Steve Winwood is currently signed to Columbia Records and released an album of new music, NINE LIVES in 2008. Eric Clapton’s compilation album Complete Clapton was released in 2008 on Reprise Records. The duo’s captivating performance at the 2007 Crossroads Guitar Festival in Chicago can be seen as part of a 2-disc DVD available now from Rhino Entertainment. Ticket On-Sale Information Check your local listings for tickets. Tickets can be purchased via ticketmaster.com. 2009 TOUR SCHEDULE: /// ON SALE DATES June 10 East Rutherford, NJ Izod Center /// 2/21 at 10amEST June 12 Philadelphia, PA Wachovia Center /// 2/28 at 10amEST June 13 Washington, DC Verizon Center /// 2/20 at 10amEST June 15 Columbus, OH Schottenstein Center /// 2/21 at 10amEST June 17 Chicago, IL United Center /// 2/28 at 10amEST June 18 St. Paul, MN Xcel Energy Center /// 2/28 at 10amEST June 20 Omaha, NE Qwest Center /// 2/28 at 10amEST June 21 Denver, CO Pepsi Center /// 2/21 at 10amEST June 23 Dallas, TX American Airlines Center /// 2/28 at 10amEST June 24 Houston, TX Toyota Center /// 2/28 at 10amEST June 26 Glendale, AZ Jobing.com Arena /// 2/23 at 10amEST June 27 Las Vegas, NV MGM Grand Arena /// 2/28 at 10amEST June 29 Oakland, CA Oracle Arena /// 3/2 at 10amEST June 30 Los Angeles, CA Hollywood Bowl /// 2/22 at 10amEST

Happy Belated Birthday Brian! We all miss you here in the Great White North, at least speaking for myself I know I do. Phish this this year will not be the same without you. Peace and Love, Tim

I have seen Willie Nelson 14 times since 1998 and he is still worth seeing live, especially if you have never seen him before. Peace, Tim

I have been to all but one bonnaroo and I only missed 2006 because of a family tragedy. For your bang for your dollar I believe you can not beat bonnaroo as long as you are willing to spend 12-18 hours in its entirety in centeroo. I already got my tickets from the Christmas presale at the lowest price level. So goodluck to all in getting your tickets today at the second price level. Peace, Tim

I was going for a pair of GA floor while the girlfriend was supposed to be going for a pair best available. I was unable to get GA floor, and the girlfriend instead of going for a pair mistakenly went for five tickets. So we ended up for the Boss with SEC 306 ROW 3 SEAT 7-11 at the top ticket price. I have a couple of friends that need to get back to me on a pair of those if not I'll let you know Kev. If you're interested? Peace, Tim

I had a great time with the girls tonight at the gig. Here's the setlist for Toronto. www.atgconcerts.com Gary Louris & Mark Olson Legal Age 19+ Yrs Mod Club Theatre 722 College St Wed Feb 4, 2009 Drs 8PM Start time: 9:53PM 1. The Rose Society 2. Nothing Left to Borrow 3. Bicycle 4. Bloody Hands 5. Turn Your Pretty Name Around 6. Two Angels 7. Say You'll Be Mine 8. Saturday Morning On Sunday Street 9. Chamberlain, SD 10. Two Hearts 11. Sister Cry 12. Black Eyes 13. Doves and Stones 14. Over My Shoulder 15. Waiting for the Sun 16. When the Wind Comes Up 17. Life's Warm Sheets 18. Settled Down Like Rain Encore: 19. See Him On the Street 20. Martin's Song 21. The Trap's Been Set 22. Blue End time: 11:28PM (Total gig time 1 hour and 35 minutes) Thanks to Mark and Gary for another great gig and for playing "Martin's Song" which I requested to be played before the gig. It was also nice to hear "The Trap's Been Set" for the first time tonight during the encore. Peace and Love, Tim

The Mod Club concert in Toronto looks like it might have an opener from the GTA as ATG Concerts lists that Gary & Mark are not supposed to go on until 10PM and as you said the doors are at 8PM. Sorry you can not make it edger, it would have been nice if you could have come along with us tonight. Peace, Tim

I'm still tired from drving back to Toronto after the Mark Olson & Gary Louris 2009 North American tour opener last night at the Ark in Ann Arbor so I'm just going to post the setlist and go back to bed. From the Jayhawks: Gary Louris & Mark Olson The Ark Tue Feb 03 2009 Start time 8:11PM 1. The Rose Society 2. Nothing Left to Borrow 3. Bicycle 4. Bloody Hands 5. Turn Your Pretty Name Around 6. Two Angels 7. Say You'll Be Mine 8. Saturday Morning On Sunday Street 9. Chamberlain, SD 10. Two Hearts 11. Sister Cry 12. Black Eyes 13. Doves and Stones 14. Over My Shoulder 15. Waiting for the Sun 16. When the Wind Comes Up 17. Life's Warm Sheets 18. Settled Down Like Rain Encore: 19. See Him On the Street 20. Blue 21. Precious Time 22. Crowded in the Wings End time 9:47PM (Total gig time 1 hour and 36 minutes) I look forward to seeing Gary and Mark again tonight in Toronto at the Mod Club. Peace,

I just picked up a pair for Flight of the Conchords for the Wednesday. I can't wait for this gig. Peace, Tim

After seeing this lineup I'm glad that I'm returning to bonnaroo this year. Peace, Tim

FYI best offer up and until face value as I would never sell a ticket for over face value. Peace, Tim

Hey, I messed up for the first time when I'm working day and afternoon shift so I must try and unload a single for the Killers. Here are the ticket details: THE KILLERS AIR CANADA CENTRE FRI JAN 23 2009 7:30PM SEC 302 ROW 3 SEAT 1 $62.50 or best offer. Just PM me or contact me if you have my information if you're interested. Peace, Tim

A friend of mine got my tickets and said that it took forever as well. Oh well there's always the general onsale through ticketmaster that will not crash like musictoday/the dead just did today. Peace, Tim

Wow that's a lot more than I paid for the Change Rocks Penn State University Dead/Allman Brothers Band gig last year. Tim