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I have to agree that the present band is mature, talented and works like a well-oiled machine.  People part ways for reasons known, and unknown at times, but what has evolved to present day is a fantastic group of talented musicians who are outstanding live.  They have also been able to do their independent work while maintaining their input with Mellencamp and this is also hard to maintain as artists grow and their musical tastes differ and develop.

The only thing I'd love to occasionally see live would be some of the female backing vocalists who have appeared with the band over the years.  The band does well without them but there are some songs where they are truly missed.

Welcome to the site!  There is a lot to explore so enjoy!

O.k. here's a new one for all of us "old" folks.  What 80's Canadian television comedy series did John and his band perform (and act) on?  Hint: it was around the time of the release of American Fool.

Hmm, are the you the person who posted the SCTV clip on youtube?  If so, many thanks!  I always love seeing old footage of John before and right around the time he achieved major fame. Plus I used to do my own impression of Ed Grimley back then, and never knew that he and John had, uh...collaborated.  The shot of him with Grimley's voice is priceless!

No, I didn't put the clip up but I was at the taping and it was a very fun day!  The Youtube clip is only a partial of the show but this is probably due to copyright.  If I get around to it I may post the other musical number that was on that show. If memory serves me, it's been 28 years!!, it was Hand to Hold On To with Johnny LaRue (John Candy) and some of his "playboy" bunnies.   I just put a post in the "video" section about it.  I have the original show on VHS still (in my basement library).  I also have some photos of that day from behind the scenes and will scan them and post them on the "photos" section of this site.  It's amazing how young everyone looks but still the same!

Too bad the other number from this show isn't on youtube.  It featured John & the band and John Candy playing Johnny LaRue...complete with his playboy style bunnies. 
Very funny!!

Selena, Maybe you should take a look at the Trivia post I have up from last week....

This was a fun show and a fun day of taping...so long ago.

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See some of Jeff's amazing pictures here! http://www.mellencamp.com/forum/index.php?topic=566.0

Yes, be sure to check out Jeff's photos, they are spectacular!  And as I mentioned on another blog post on this site, the lighting people outdid themselves, beautiful!!

My understanding, as a fellow Canadian ticket buyer, is that the Cdn. ticket price didn't not include the download to the album.  This feature was for U.S. buyers only.   Maybe Tony can confirm again for you.

Nothing like a good 'ole home crowd to make a roaring sing along.  What fun!

What fun photos and cute quotes also!  Looks like you were having the time of your life.   

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Thanks Jeff for the amazing photos.  Kudos to the lighting director for the tour, BEAUTIFUL!!  Especially love the "spotlight" shot of John solo.  Can't wait to take some pics when the tour hits Canada.

(Passed over the setlist notes...want it all to be a surprise!)

Thanks, I'm glad you like them.  Be sure to also "check out" the first two I posted last week.

Yes, it was an amazing evening.

O.k. here's a new one for all of us "old" folks.  What 80's Canadian television comedy series did John and his band perform (and act) on?  Hint: it was around the time of the release of American Fool.

As promised, here are some additional shots taken at Casino Rama in Orillia, Ontario in July 2010 on John's "pre-tour" mini-concert tour.  What a night!!

Photos are copyrighted and may not be reproduced.

Beautiful shot!  Casper is a great town and it wouldn't surprise me if this was an untouched pic.  Been there and it's truly the land of cowboys and vistas!!

How cool!  Now that's a devoted and observant fan!