The pictures are fantastic, so glad someone was able to capture the moment for you and that you could share it with us.  Brought a big grin to my face this morning!!

From Emily and Martie Maguire, the sisters from the Dixie Chicks.  Just had to post that this has to be my favourite Cd in a long time (aside from the JM ones!).  Beautiful arrangements and very personal lyrics from Emily post separation from her husband.  A classic and one I listen to almost everyday.  Visit www.courtyardhounds.com for more information.

Last time I posted my photos, the function of posting a photo from your computer wasn't working (a few weeks ago) so you must upload your photo to a photo sharing site ie. Flickr or Photobucket and then copy the http url. and paste it so the link provides the photo to Mellencamp.com.  Hope this helps.  I didn't do this for my profile photo just photos posted to the website blog in general.

Fantastic!  Thanks for taking and posting.  Do I detect a beard growing on 'ole John?

Very insightful.  Thanks for the in-depth questions.  It's always interesting to hear how different personalities can mesh to make it work so well.

Thanks for the background on the Morris.  What a beautiful building, very European.  The restoration looks like it was a success and I love how it's bright and cheerful vs. the dark feel of some of the older buildings.  Hope the concert was great!

Thanks and I'm looking forward to seeing what others post about their hometown venues.

I had a thought last night, wouldn't it be neat to find out some of the history surrounding the selected venues for the NBTT 2010-11 tour? 

In anticipation of the Toronto shows in February, 2011 here is some information about Massey Hall. I know that this hall is very historic and I'm assuming that there are more spots on the tour with an equally as interesting past!

Built and dedicated in 1890's by the Massey family (yes, of Massey Ferguson fame) this music hall has featured the best of each era.  It still reigns to this day as the premiere site to see great talent in an intimate setting.

In 1892, industrial baron Hart Massey (1823-96) bought land at Shuter and Victoria Streets and hired architect Sidney Badgley to design a memorial to his son Charles Albert Massey.

Massey Hall soon became internationally famous as Canada's most important venue for concerts and lectures, attracting many of the world's leading celebrities; it also hosted weddings, movies, boxing matches, beauty contests, religious and political rallies, typing contests and chess tournaments. Declared a "heritage" building during the 1970s, Massey Hall remains a vital part of Toronto's cultural and entertainment scene.

The Hall has hosted a large variety of acts including The Toronto Symphony, George Gershwin, Oscar Peterson, a 13-year old Glenn Gould had his debut here, Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Bob Dylan, Maria Callas, Keith Richards, Colin James, Blue Rodeo, and the Dalai Lama.



I leave it to the rest of you to choose to contribute any information about the local venue you saw John and the band perform in. 

Thanks for this neat tidbit.  My hat off to Steve!!  I've said it before on this site, the lighting for this show is outstanding!!

I will take a look, thanks.  Glad to hear that it's been added to the set list of this tour.  Looking forward to hearing it live! 

Welcome to the website!  It sounds like you had a wonderful evening and enjoyed every moment.  Looking forward to the same when the band comes to my town.

I must say that this is one of my favorite songs and has been from the first time I heard it.  The lyrics and simple melody struck a chord with me and listening to it brings tears to my eyes each time ( no lie! )  It also brings back memories of a concert in the 80's when I watched the band walk along the field backstage, towards the stage stairs, backlit by the sunset.  

This song became especially poignant last summer when my Dad was diagnosed with terminal mouth and lung cancer and there wasn't a day that went by when I wasn't playing this song.  Made me think of the times one reflects upon, especially when your days are numbered, and how even the longest days, often filled with pain, are short indeed.

For me this is songwriting at its best and I never tire of listening to it.

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Seats are o.k.  Had better ones in the summer, 4th row center.  Problems with the presale password as the venue had it wrong and I only found the right one by trial and error.  Would have loved to be closer for the upcoming Toronto tour but them's the breaks!  Some tickets are better than none.

I agree that one/some of the dates of this tour should be recorded for a live CD.  Having seen some of the new material live already last summer the variations are great and it would make for a hit if sold as a new CD release.  John are you listening???