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Brian, my friend, CONGRADULATIONS!!!! i'm so very happy for the two of you.....

that ringo song is worse than anything i've ever seen keller perform. ikes.

simply put, keller is fun. kinda in a mark wilson kinda a fun way.

i think i'm gonna go to the Toronto show.... too many folks have told me how amazing their live shows are..... so i'll get a lawn ticket.

mp3's still sound as bad as they did five years ago.... only difference is, we seem to have accepted the crap sound....i remember when we would have scoffed at the idea of PAYING for an mp3. but i geuss, with the Ipods, we now embrace it.

Gotta love the Ford, ... although I went with the GMC work horse. Looked at the "others" (nissan titan, pathfinder, ridgeline, etc -- not powerful enough), went with the tried, tested, and true. Until they build a smart car that can put my boat in these conditions, it'll be trucks for me!!!

i saw rusted root open for santana at the ampitheatre.... thought RR wasnt that great.... as the Santana show progressed, my feeling for RR increased until i gave up on Santana, and wished RR was back on stage.

Aaron, Cully has the best advice. Don't fall into the "slowhawk trap". You can really do well when those around you are slacking.... Kick Butt. Get a job offer before you graduate. Then you know when your walking across the stage you REALLY did it! (what you taking?)

have a great time at school Aaron. I know I did.

Hey Willy! Ya....heavy into fishing these days. Just got back from 11 days up north fishing the Kingston Area. I did go to the fatties/doug feaver night...saw your brother, but didn't see you...were you there? looking forward to seeing Bruce in Hamilton and Chick Corea at Massey, both in March. You going to see Chich Corea? That Elektric Band show we saw is still probably my favorite Jazz related show i've seen.

no, i ordered them.....wish i had those talents. but the reason i bought two was i plan on using one, and keeping one.... i bet it'll catch fish...

Hey folks...thought maybe a few of us would find my new custom lure purchase interesting....

kooky, are they ever adhered to, lol? can't wait!

nope...sure wouldn't be "the same" without meg.

you da man! thats two folks i know that have won big in these tourney's (well, big enough). my working partner shad won some 70grand american at the first big "party poker" tourney almost four years ago.... however, he hasn't won a dime since!

well, i'll chime in... first off, it sounds like we have some fair auto guys in hamilton. the spot greg mentioned, on upper wellington is top notch. i use a guy just down the street, across from the old cop shop, on upper wellington. trillium auto. Ray is the owner. Great Guy. Brian is the head Tech. Really fair man.

i wish it was.... neil did have the crazy horse drummer with him though. (different bassist)

i grabbed both sources. go with the gallary source for the electric, and the other source for the acoustic (just as greg says...thanks for posting greg!)

anyone heard of Mountain Cable? One AMAZING thing about living in Hamilton!

Pat Metheny Neil Young Trey Anastasio (yes, i said that) Jerry Garcia Fareed Haque John McLaughlin David Gilmore i dont want to waterdown my list, so i'll stop there.

another great night. i knew what the game plan was by neil over the three nights, and was more than amazed each night.... last night i was up in the nosebleeds with a very young, energetic crowd... i sat DIRECTLY beside the dude who was told to "SHUT UP (or keep quiet, or whatever neil said)" It was priceless....the kid went red, and the lady infront of me asked him what it was like to be burned by Neil Young, lol.

i'm there thursday

AWESOME PIC!

i agree with what eye weekly said comparing his acoustic set with his electric set.... thanks for posting these.

Well the time had finally come. We've waited in heavy anticipation for a few months now. Arrived at Massey Hall a little early, finding a small crowd gathering outside the venue. The pouring rain was turning into a wet snow, the scalpers were demanding exhorborant prices, and sounds of Neil warming up could be heard meandering through the chilly air. We made it in the venue with enough time to have another gander of the beautiful basement and bar area....Finding our seats just in time to hear the first notes of Peggy's set. I noticed my seat was in direct sightline with Neil, one row back from front row balcony. Sitting with unbearable anticipation, I sat waiting as the venue filled up to capacity. Tickets were impossible to find out front, for any amount of money. One couple had $600 to pay for a pair, and I ended up seeing them at set break; they dished out $850 in the end for a pair in the Gallery. An overhead message from stage proclaimed "no pictures and sound recordings, as it may interfere with the recording by the band, and Neil has pre chosen the songs....(so dont be a dumb@ass and shout out requests all night).... The lights dimmed, and Neil took the stage to the biggest ovation i think i've ever been part of. The respect and love was everywhere! As Neil sat down, the crowd reluctantly took their seats, and the opening notes of From Hank to Hendrix began their way up the walls of the Acoustically Perfect Massey Hall. Shivers tore down my body. (and they are again now, recounting the memory). "...Here I am with my old guitar, doing what i do..." I was at an absolute bliss. A feeling I haven't received from Music in quite some time....probably since Big Cypress. I knew at that moment, no amount of money justified what we were witnessing. As Neil played the final notes "can we make it together, can we still stand side by side, can we make it last, like a musical ride..." it began to set in to myself and those around me, Neil is making it last like the most amazing musical ride! The crowd was elated...some hootin' and hollerin', others simply clapping like it was going to be the last time they were ever going to clap....nothing was quieting us down, until Neil started the line "Back in the old folky days..." and the quietest part of the night began. I heard whispers of "what song is this" from the casual fans, and gasps of amazement from folks like myself...But once Neil got settled into the song (all 9 minutes of it or so) you could hear a pin drop. To be very honest, after he concluded Ambulance, the rest of the first set was a blur. I could have left at that point, and have been more than happy. Sad Movies to follow was a treat. I'm not familiar with the song, nor do I know what album its from. But hearing your favorite artist playing totally new music (to my ears) is a pleasure to say the least. At that point, Neil got up and strolled over to his piano, and started the opening note to Man Needs A Maid. It was funny to hear the power coming out of the little keyboard, when he started the "pipe organ" part of the song....hearing it raw, without all the overproducing found on the studio version is exactly what I expected the song to sound like. Hearing Harvest to follow, even though i knew the set list, it was like he was playing to every individual in the crowd. We all were hearing our favorites, from the popular stuff, to the rarities. Knowing what was coming up, I had this big warm embrace go over me....the thoughts of TimmyB ready to hear a song that I know will take him to another place made me feel great to be apart of it. "Now i'm going back to Canada...." was an obvious crowd highlight. If it was up to me, i wouldn't let him leave! The Cowgirl in the Sand/Old Man to close the set had even the most casual Neil Fan singing out loud. I couldn't find anything but smiles as I walked out for set break. Knowing what was coming up for the second set, I couldn't believe how happy I already was. The 2nd set wasn't being changed up, so we were all pretty prepared for what we were going to hear....but little did I know what Old Black was going to sound like in the halls of Massey! Crisp, clear, and Loud. Neil powered through The Loner / Everybody Knows this is Nowhere. Two of his oldest songs, then followed it with two of his newest songs, Dirty Old Man and Spirit Road. The amazing thing, for me, is I thought they were all musically brilliant, albiet written 25 years apart! Bad Fog of Loneliness and Winterland brought us back in time once again....watching Neil float effortlessly through his catalogue was a treat. Each song sounded flawless. My second set highlight came next with Oh Lonesome Me. I can't believe how much i got off on this song...never one of my favorites, it sure is now....Amazing how a live performance of a song can totally change the way you view and hear a song. Two more from his new album closed the set, The Believe than the 16 minute powerhouse, No Hidden Path. I dont think the crowd was prepared for the onslaught that was No Hidden Path. Comparable to the power of Down by the River or Cortez the Killer, in my mind, No Hidden Path has placed itself in the likes of Neils best power songs. Coming out for the encore of Cinnamon Girl / Like a Hurricane well, at that point, he could have farted in a microphone for encore and I would have been happy....By far, my favorite Neil show ever. By far, my favorite Massey Hall show ever. On the way home, George and I sat silent. What could be said, i dont know. Finally, as i dropped George off at home, he said, I'm not sure who was more amazed, me, or Tommy Swick and Gord Downy, who sat in front of me. Neil amazes ALL! (sorry for the length, i haven't had this post concert buzz in years!)