mark tonin

Why oh why oh why is there not enough time to do it all?!?!?! This band kicks ass; their last show at Pepper Jack's was awesome. I really hope I can find the time to take this one in!

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10 lockdowns in three weeks ... holy crap! The stress level at the school and in the community must be huge!

We had one lockdown at our school last year that lasted for about 3 hours, and that caused much stress for many students, teachers, school employees, parents, etc. Our lockdown was caused by a real incident, but most of the stress and emotional damage came from the lockdown process itself, not from the actual incident. I personally had a big gun pointed at me by a member of the Emergency Response Team, which certainly freaked me out. Some of our students had nightmares and anxiety issues for many months after the lockdown.

Big cyber-hugs to you CJ and to the people in your school community. I hope that this nonsense stops now.

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Hey CJ and DEM, it would be a huge treat to have you around for the weekend!

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Hey, I recognize a few faces in those pics!

Sweet thoughts from Gratefulfest are now dancing in my head!

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What a cool-looking setlist! Hopefully Trey stepped up to the plate in a big way.

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Nice to read that Diesel Dog is playing at the Boathouse again!

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Thanks for posting this link ... lots of laughs!

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Happy birthday Bobby!

Ratdog played Money for Gasoline at Darien Lake in August, and I've listened to it a few times since then and really like it.

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Hilarious!!!

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Full on jammin' psychedelic funk ... I love it!

I was at the last Comfort Zone show, and I also saw them at Gathering of the Vibes 2006.

I wish they were still a full-time touring band.

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The Fatties for Halloween ... always a blast!

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A great-looking show!

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Hey Tracy,

This sounds like a really fun family event for a good cause! I really wish that I could be there with the family, but the day is already packed with my kids' commitments, and Liana is working.

Good luck with this event!

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Hey Willy, very few things could have kept me from missing this one. The mildly premature arrival of Simon O'Connor at 8 pounds 6 ounces the day before was one of those things. A happy reason to have to miss a show.

Congratulations Rob ... that's great news!

I won't even get into why I missed this show, as I'd rather move on ...

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What is the food like at the Thirsty Cactus? Does anybody know? Or is there a better food alternative in Dundas if somebody wants a meal before the show?

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like i said earlier in a thread, keep the ticket prices high, and keep the fly by nighters away until he tours during the summer, and you can get your lawn tix for 45 bucks.

At this point, I don't think I'd go to see him from the lawn at the amphitheatre for $45+ either. The last time I saw him there, a whole section of speakers cut out for a chunk of the show, and there were too many fly-by-nighters (seriously). If I could afford the time and money for either show, I'd likely spend the extra money for a Massey Hall experience.

Having said all of that, I'm sure that those of you who are going to one or more of the Massey Hall shows are in for a huge treat. Enjoy, and please share your thoughts and feelings with the rest of us on this board!

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Not me. I find it more distasteful to be gouged by someone I respect (the artist) versus some scumbag I'll never know (the scalper).

I see your point. It's a valid one. Having said that, I don't find it distasteful that Neil is charging what he is for tickets.

On another note, from my ticket stubs:

Neil Young Aug. 31, 2000 lawn ticket $38.50 plus service charges

Neil Young & Crazy Horse as part of HORDE FESTIVAL 1997 at Pine Knob lawn ticket $52.31 including charges

Neil Young Buffalo Memorial Aud. 1983 $12.00

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I personally think that Neil Young tickets are too expensive. Therefore, I didn't buy any.

I can't envision a "right way" of coming up with ticket prices, other than supply and demand.

People have tried to come up with alternatives, only to find that middlemen (scalpers) jump in and the forces of supply and demand still prevail. Which seems even more distasteful or "wrong" than if the artist charges more and makes more money.

If we were talking about essential needs such as food, shelter, education, and health care, I'd be inclined to say that a greater effort should be made to ensure that everyone has access. But we're talking about a Neil Young concert. And music, good music, excellent music, is still accessible to everyone.

My two cents dollars

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Poop on a stick! I've heard the rumours you guys were leaving but didn't want to believe it. It's been absotootly funtabulous getting to know you two. Your beautiful smiles will be sorely missed.

Smiles and Hugs and Best Wishes!

^^^

What she said!

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I finally sorted out my weekend logistics and it looks like I can make it to this show, which puts a smile on my face.

Greg, I have a small mixer that I could bring to the show so we could go

recording mics > mixer > minidisc

which should work.

Let me know if you want me to bring it. I could also try to hunt down some mics if needed ... just let me know.

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Listening to Lay Down Sally right now, and the licks going back and forth between Crissinger and Heisholt are putting a smile on my face and bringing back fond memories.

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Sweet ... tasty acoustic music from a very joyous occasion!

I hope the West coast is treating you well M.G.C.!

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Wowzie wow wow ... great pics ... thanks for sharing.

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I hope this show goes well for you Jay!

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Here's an older one of Todd ... 1997ish???

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