#Gordon Lightfoot In Concert: The Legend Lives On...

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CIMG0801a by Skatole Grudnick Via Flickr: November 17, 1938 - May 1, 2023 After 50+ active years of hit song making and international album sales well into the multi-millions, it's safe to say that esteemed singer-songwriter and musician Gordon Lightfoot resides with some very exclusive company atop the list of all-time greats.

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Today’s compilation:

Storytellers: Singers & Songwriters 1987 Singer-Songwriter / Folk / Soft Rock / Folk-Rock / Country-Folk

Here's a brilliant release from Warner that sort of traces an evolution of soft, moving, intimate, and lyrically poetic music, with tunes from the 60s folk movement as well as the more commercially viable 70s singer-songwriter era that succeeded it. On Storytellers, you'll find chart-busting hits from the likes of Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, Maria Muldaur, and Gordon Lightfoot, along with signature songs and killer tunes by gifted musicians that either didn't chart very high or didn't chart at all. And what's particularly important about this specific release is that it actually marks the first time that a lot of these songs ever appear on compact disc! 😯

So, let’s start with the pair of tunes that very nearly brought me to tears: John Prine's "Sam Stone" and Phil Ochs' "When I'm Gone." Prine's offering is a poignant country-folk gem from his 1971 debut album that tells a tale about a war veteran who returns home with a Purple Heart and a drug addiction that winds up leading to a fatal overdose. Prine seems to purposely not say which war it was that Sam participated in, possibly as a way of pointing out just how many US conflicts his story could needlessly be applied to.

And folk music legend Phil Ochs' contribution comes off his deceptively titled 1966 album, Phil Ochs in Concert—much of which wasn't actually recorded live. "When I'm Gone" is a quiet anthem that implores its listener to continually fight for the things that are right and just in this world because life has a way of being both unpredictable and short. And tragically, Ochs' own words would end up serving as a self-fulfilling prophecy, as he would choose to take his own life about a decade later at the age of 35 😔. Awful.

Linda Ronstadt's "Love Has No Pride" is on here too. It was the lead single off of her first album for Asylum Records, 1973's Don't Cry Now, which preceded her landmark ascendancy into superstardom with Heart Like a Wheel. "Love Has No Pride" only made it to #51 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart, but Ronstadt *really* flexes the true power and dynamism of her voice on it. It's included on her Greatest Hits album, but it definitely deserved more recognition upon its initial release.

And Judy Collins' "Who Knows Where the Time Goes" is simply terrific. She originally heard a demo recording of it by UK folk-rocker Sandy Denny and then made it into an epic, swelling, and tender bit of folk-rock of her own soon after. It was never featured as the A-side on a single, and instead served as the backer to "Both Sides, Now" in 1968, but as far as pure musicality goes, I think it might be the most impressive tune of this whole Storytellers bunch.

And lastly, here's an amazing fact: Janis Ian was only 14 years old when she completed "Society's Child," a song that would end up serving as her debut single. It tells the story of a relationship between a white girl and a black boy, which was a big taboo subject when this tune was on the airwaves in the mid-to-late 60s. Herself being white, Ian went to a predominantly black-attended school, so this song appears to reflect some of her own observations and experiences from time spent there. It went to #14 on the Hot 100, and was a big hit in a bunch of different cities, but there were still a number of stations who refused to play it, including, most notably, Chicago's WLS. For shame.

For the most part, this is a very important set of tunes here, and not just because a lot of them hadn't appeared on CD before, but because many of the songs themselves are both very good and have something to say that's worth hearing. Necessary listening for any 60s and 70s folk and singer-songwriter novice out there. And hats off to whoever was responsible for compiling it!

Highlights:

Joni Mitchell - "Help Me" James Taylor - "Fire and Rain" Arlo Guthrie - "City of New Orleans" Linda Ronstadt - "Love Has No Pride" Steve Goodman - "Banana Republics" John Prine - "Sam Stone" Judy Collins - "Who Knows Where the Time Goes" Janis Ian - "Society's Child" Jerry Jeff Walker - “Mr. Bojangles” Phil Ochs - "When I'm Gone"

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🎶The Times They are Running Out🎶

I lived a dream …I saw Bob Dylan

My world is getting harder to recognize

More fun filled escapades with that kooky Brent sharing his observations during his time of seeking enlightenment and fulfillment. Hold on to ya butts. My wonderful wife surprised me a few Mondays back after hearing me lament while watching the, “Bob Dylan’s Rolling Thunder Revue,” and saying, “I suppose I’ll never get a chance to see one of my musical heroes in concert.” The next day, amazing Kim, comes home with tickets to Bob Dylan’s “Rough and Rowdy Days tour.” Surprised, I was …and grateful …and lucky. The emotional impact that this experience had on me, not just your everyday Joe understands. I’m of the severe members of the right brained contingent of humanity. No numbers here please. I instinctively tie my state of mind at any given time with powerful, artistic, visual images from artists who live in my heart. This phenomenon happens even more readily when I feel the message behind and number of genres of music. I’m one of those guys who claim that music has seen me through some devastating moments in my life and I seek knowledge and inspiration from a number of musicians who I put at hero status. i.e. Bob Dylan.

Not going to break down his various musical periods and their unique impact in certain situations; but will be content saying that, in my humble opinion, he is Americas greatest song writer and combatant against societal conformity. He’s da man….as were Robbie Robertson, David Crosby, Delores Riordan, Gordon Lightfoot, all of whom passed on to the next realm recently. When one of these musical marvels leave us, I’m never left saying, “aw, that’s too bad …I guess the big guy needed a new angel.” In fact such bird brained comments drive me up the wall; but, I digress. Bob Dylan is still with me …and I saw him in concert.

During this period of deep questioning of the nature of how we live and what meaning I find in my existence, much of my thoughts come with a powerful music soundtrack. As I age, it becomes clear that I recognize this world less every time it loses one of these amazing artists. A universal reaction, but for those of us tied to music and art on a vast spiritual level the experiences are often beautiful and painfully intense. I remember tears filling my eyes when Pink Floyd came on the stage, bawling when, after three hours of standing in line, I saw Robert Plant and doing the same watching Buddy Guy. Then, Monday night, Dylan walked on stage; and I was somewhere else altogether. I can’t explain it …if you know …you know.

I call myself an artist, a writer and a really poor guitarist, but I play the game. It would be unimaginable to be able to create and altar lives with your work. I first heard Dylan in ‘75 thanks to my amazing sister and he has been an irreplaceable part of the soundtrack of my life. After the show, my mind was filled with philosophical rumblings and the inevitable: one day I will not see or hear these artists on our mortal coil. This reality is also universal and unavoidable; logically, I know this, but it’s a conundrum in the here and now. Seeing a show and sharing music provides joy and wisdom that is timeless, but it’s also running out of time.

One day, my inspirations will be gone and I won’t recognize this earth on that level any more. Everyone feels this with family and friends and sports heroes and acting legends and authors. I think that it is at this point that our mortality is made peace with any of the pre-prepared religious mindsets available at the low, low price of $9.95. (sarcasm) As I’ve been engaged in learning to see the true nature of reality of late; I’ve come to a realization (my personal one) that we live many times and that the spirit and work of the artist becomes eternal once it’s produced. Mr. Dylan is 82 ….the moment he wrote “Blowin in The Wind,” “Tangled up in Blue,” “Knocking on Heaven’s Door” or a multitude of others, they became eternal … infinite by one of his finite lives. The beauty and power of his expression won’t end when he leaves. Dylan, Van Gogh, Cobain, Khalo, Beethoven, Dali …truly, all of us have a part of our lives that can’t be contained within one. They are somewhere and somewhen else …doing their thing; they are becoming more as will we all. It’s all a transition…always.

I saw and heard Bob Dylan, I have fourteen of his albums, he changed my view on people and the world and I saw him in Kansas City. He, like me, have more behind me than in front of me; but wherever, whenever, whoever I’m next, all of these guys molded by understanding and I will carry them with me. I got to see Bob Dylan …

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A concert in tribute to Gordon Lightfoot will take place in his hometown

Fans of Gordon Lightfoot will gather Saturday night in his hometown of Orillia, Ont., for a concert honoring the folk singer-songwriter. Posted at 9:51 a.m. In what was originally planned a few months ago as a tribute to a living legend, Early Morning Rain: The Legend of Gordon Lightfoot now serves as a celebration of a life well lived, following the singer’s death on Monday at the age of…

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Record Collection MasterPost

Below the read more is a list of my current record collection. I’ll update the posts as it grows. Most of my collection was found thrifting so the condition of some covers and records are not in great condition, however I still love them all. 💕 tumblr has been stupid and keeps deleting some of the albums under A but I’m trying to fix it lmao

A

A

Steve Allen “Steve Allen Plays Bossanova Jazz”

Herb Alpert’s Tijuana Brass “Whipped Cream & Other Delights”

Herb Alpert’s Tijuana Brass “Whipped Cream & Other Delights”

Paul Anka “Feelings”

Paul Anka “Gold”

Paul Anka “Young, Alive, and in Love”

Arctic Monkeys “AM”

Chet Atkins “Nashville Gold”

B

Bad Company “Desolation Angels”

Joan Baez “Blessed Are…”

Joan Baez “From Every Stage”

Joan Baez “Joan Baez in Concert”

Joan Baez “Joan Baez in Concert Part 2”

The Beatles “1”

The Beatles “ ‘65”

The Beatles “1967-1970”

The Beatles “Abbey Road”

blink-182 “Greatest Hits”

Pat Boone “Love Me Tender”

Pat Boone “Star Dust”

The Byrds “Mr Tambourine Man”

The Byrds “Turn! Turn! Turn!”

C

Carmen Cavallaro “Dancing in the Dark”

The Carpenters “A Song for You”

The Carpenters “Made in America”

Cher “Dark Lady”

Cher “Take Me Home”

Chicago “V”

Claudine “The Look of Love”

Joe Cocker “I Can Stand A Little Rain”

Nat King Cole “Love is a Many Splendored Thing”

Nat King Cole “The Very Thought Of You”

Sam Cooke “Portrait of a Legend 1951-1964”

Cream “Disraeli Gears”

Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young “4 Way Street”

D

John Denver “Back Home Again”

John Denver “Greatest Hits”

John Denver “I Want to Live”

John Denver “It’s About Time”

John Denver “Rhymes & Reasons”

John Denver “Rocky Mountain High”

Neil Diamond “Stones”

Donovan “Barabajagal”

Donovan “Donovan”

Donovan “Greatest Hits”

The Doobie Brothers “Best of the Doobies”

Jimmy Dorsey “The Fabulous Jimmy Dorsey Plays His Biggest Hits”

Tommy Dorsey “The Best of Tommy Dorsey”

E

Earth, Wind, & Fire “Electric Universe”

The Graeme Edge Band “Paradise Ballroom”

Elvis “Elvis’ Golden Records”

Elvis “Mahalo from Elvis”

F

Fire & Rain “Mercury”

Ella Fitzgerald “Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Harold Arlen Song Book Vol. 1”

Fleetwood Mac “Rumours”

Don Fogelberg “Souvenirs”

Foreigner “4”

Aretha Franklin “Aretha’s Gold”

G

Bobbie Gentry and Glenn Campbell “Bobbie Gentry and Glenn Campbell”

Leslie Gore “I’ll Cry If I Want To”

The Grass Roots “Leaving It All Behind”

Green Day “Greatest Hits: God’s Favorite Band”

Greta Van Fleet “Anthem of the Peaceful Army”

Greta Van Fleet “The Battle at Garden’s Gate”

Greta Van Fleet “Black Smoke Rising”

Greta Van Fleet “From the Fires”

H

Sam Harris “Sam Harris”

Sam Harris “Sam I Am”

George Harrison “Living in the Material World”

Justin Hayward & John Lodge “Blue Jays”

The Jimi Hendrix Experience “Electric Ladyland”

Buddy Holly and The Crickets “20 Golden Greats”

Engelbert Humperdinck “After the Lovin”

I

J

Etta James “At Last”

Jefferson Airplane “After Bathing at Baxters”

Jefferson Airplane “Crown of Creation”

Jefferson Airplaine “The Worst of Jefferson Airplane”

Jefferson Starship “Spitfire”

K

Carole King “Tapestry”

The Kinks “Sleepwalker”

Bonnie Koloc “Hold On To Me”

L

Don Lanphere Quintet “Into Somewhere”

Julian Lennon “Valotte”

Ramsey Lewis Trio “Hang On Ramsey!”

Gordon Lightfoot “Cold on the Shoulder”

Gordon Lightfoot “Summer Side of Life”

Gordon Lightfoot “The Best of Gordon Lightfoot”

Little Feat “The Last Record Album”

Little Fear “Time Loves A Hero”

Lene Lovich “Stateless”

Steve Lyon “There’s No Place Like Mars”

M

The Mamas & The Papas “The Mamas & The Papas Deliver”

The Mamas & The Papas “Presenting The Mamas & The Papas”

Barry Manilow “Here Comes The Night”

Melanie “Gather Me”

The Monkees “Headquarters”

The Monkees “The Monkees Deluxe Edition”

The Monkees “More of the Monkees”

The Moody Blues “This is the Moody Blues”

Maria Muldaur “Maria Muldaur”

Mystic Moods Orchestra “English Muffin”

Mystic Moods Orchestra “One Stormy Night”

N

Graham Nash “Wild Tales”

Juice Newton “Juice”

O

P

Peaches & Herb “2 HOT!”

Peaches & Herb “Greatest Hits”

Q

R

Bonnie Raitt “Green Light”

Smokey Robinson “A Quiet Storm”

The Rolling Stones “Big Hits (High Tide and Green Grass”

Linda Ronstadt “Heart Like A Wheel”

Linda Ronstadt “Simple Dreams”

Tim Rose “Through Rose Colored Glasses”

S

Bud Shank & the folkswingers “Folk ‘N Flute”

Silk “Smooth As Raw Silk”

Simon and Garfunkel “Parsley, Sage, Rosemary, & Thyme”

Simon and Garfunkel “Simon and Garfunkel’s Greatest Hits”

Sonny & Cher “All I Ever Need Is You”

Sonny & Cher “In Case You’re In Love”

Rod Stewart “Never A Dull Moment”

Harry Styles “Harry’s House”

T

The Temptations “Greatest Hits”

The Temptations “House Party”

Tiffany “Hold An Old Friend’s Hand”

Jethro Tull “Songs from the Wood”

Conway Twitty “Conway Twitty’s Greatest Hits”

Bonnie Tyler “It’s A Heartache”

U

V

Various Artists “Country Love Vol. 1”

Various Artists “Let Yourself Go! Limited Edition Collector’s Album”

Various Artists “Time To Get It Together”

Various Artists “Vintage Music: Collectors Series Volume One”

The Vogues “Memories”

W

The White Stripes “The White Stripes Greatest Hits”

The Who “It’s Hard”

The Who “Magic Bus (The Who on Tour)”

X

Y

John Paul Young “Love Is In The Air”

Z

Film Soundtracks

Guardians of the Galaxy “Deluxe Vinyl Edition”

The Hollywood Knights

Oklahoma!

Saturday Night Fever

The Sound of Music

Stardust (1974)

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Toronto Massey Hall Renovation

Rennovated Toronto's Massey Hall Re-opens in November

Initiated by a recent land donation, this renovation is a complete refurbishment and revitalization of the 124-year-old Hall and includes a new addition. This expansion also introduces new changing rooms, concession stands and another performance area.

The extension will be called the Allied Music Center and will include an artists studio, studio, living room and theater. Massey Hall will also feature a new retractable seating system. Toronto's historic 125-year-old concert hall today announced that the entire project will be called the Allied Music Center, a new multi-functional multi-stage concert and education center.

The Hall will be part of an art development system that sees artists move to large stages on their way to places like Massey Hall. Troubadour Carefree Highway, the last artist to perform on July 1, 2018 at the concert hall, will open the renewed space with three shows on November 25, 26 and 27. Canadian legend Gordon Lightfoot, who was the last artist to perform at Massey Hall on July 1, 2018 will return to the stage for three consecutive concerts on November 25, 26 and 27.

The Massey Hall was filled with artists and fans three years ago as we counted the days before it closed for renovations. Music fans were shocked when the 126-year-old Massey Hall in Toronto closed its doors in July 2018 for renovation to take at least two years and $ 135 million in refurbishment. In 2018 Massie Hall underwent extensive renovations to improve the conditions and accessibility of buildings, construct two apartments and create two parks.

Massey Hall is slowly showing details of the renovation behind the scaffolding, including the return of the first of 100 stained glass windows from over a century ago and the lightened sign for "MASSEY MUSIC HALL ". The most significant changes to Massie Hall renovations which began this fall, included the reconfiguration of the staircase, the addition of a balcony and expansion of the lobby. In 1933, the Massey Foundation undertook further renovations of the hall.

Massey Hall was designed by architect Sydney R. Badgley in 1892 on land acquired by Hart Massey, a successful industrialist who donated the site to Toronto residents in memory of his son Charles for a development project that has seen some of the most famous names in music history. Massey is a tourist attraction not only for Toronto but for the entire country as it was the first concert hall in the country, making it a recognized National Historic Landmark.

In 1908, the famous Italian opera singer Enrico Caruso first came to Toronto and performed at Massey Hall. The idea for Massey's Music Hall began with Hart Massey, who wanted to build a secular meeting place where people from and around Toronto could meet and enjoy non-religious choral music. It is named after Charles Massey, son of the businessman Hart Massey, who founded Massey-Ferguson.

The improvement has received critical attention for improving the acoustics as well as the client's architecture and equipment, however, one of the main challenges is modernizing the main hall for modern concerts while preserving its acoustics and character. The main hall is just one aspect of a major renovation project which includes a new basement bar, outer corridors on the second floor, and (fortunately for those who have moved the middle rows ) new bathrooms...

In 1904, the fire escapes were replaced on the Victoria Street side of the hall after a fire destroyed half of the bottom of downtown Toronto. Not everyone was happy with the early opening of the room after the renovation of only the first floor, and it was only recently that I realized, while reading William Kilborne's memorable story of Massie Hall, Intimate Greatness, and carefully reading historical photographs from books, that the old lady from Shooter Street had actually undergone significant reconstructive surgery.

Gordon Lightfoot, who turns 83 on November 17th, 2018 closed the legendary venue with a concert on Canada Day, July 1, 2018. In July 2018 and in a moment, he will be the first to greet the community on November 25, 26 and 27. After three long years of renovation and revitalization, Massey Hall in Toronto will reopen in November 2021. Some of the major attractions include three new concert halls, a state-of-the-art recording studio,

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CONCERT REVIEW: “WEIRD AL” YANKOVIC AT QUEEN ELIZABETH THEATRE - AUGUST 19TH, 2019

Like many people, I'm a lifelong Weird Al fan. Watching his videos parodying artists from several decades made an impression on me at a very young age. I grew up listening to every single album he had, eagerly awaiting a new one every few years. I know the lyrics to just about his entire catalogue. The man has a career spanning five decades, and he’s still actively recording and touring; I’ve seen several of his tours in the past and they never failed to disappoint. This one had a twist—Al was accompanied by a full 41-piece local orchestra, bringing a classical twist to his diverse hits. In the past, Al’s shows have included all sorts of wacky stage antics, involving costume changes, physical comedy, and even a Stormtrooper fleet. I had no idea what to expect for the setlist or stage show this time around. In the end, I was surprised and very satisfied.

The night opened with the orchestra playing a few well-known theme songs: Indiana Jones, Mission Impossible, Superman, and Star Wars. It was really impressive to hear these classic arrangements played live by an orchestra as they were originally recorded. They played for about 20 minutes, and it was a fun warm-up and introduction.

After an intermission, Al took the stage in front of the orchestra, joined by his longtime tour band and three female backup singers in black dresses, to massive applause. He wore his classic Hawaiian shirt look, although there were wardrobe changes throughout. 

The setlist included songs from all eras of Al, including some very deep cuts I never thought I`d hear live. After coming out to “Fun Zone” (an original Al instrumental), he began with a montage of early hits. The first was “I Lost On Jeopardy” (one of his best-known songs, and far more popular than the original 1983 The Greg Kihn Band hit “Jeopardy” it parodies), complete with a video of the 1980s host Art Fleming lecturing Al on losing at Jeopardy (“You’re a complete loooooooooser!”) This was followed by “I Love Rocky Road” (a riff on Joan Jett’s “I Love Rock 'n’ Roll”) and the medical Madonna parody “Like A Surgeon.” 

Many people assume all of Weird Al’s songs are direct parodies. In fact, about half of the songs on every album he puts out are original, although still very funny. Many of them are ‘style parodies’ of a particular artist, if not a direct melody. For example, the upbeat “Dare To Be Stupid,” performed complete with helmets, is a take-off of Devo’s musical style, but it’s not to the specific tune of any Devo songs. He really brought out the originals: next up was “The Biggest Ball of Twine in Minnesota” – a folk parody in the vein of Gordon Lightfoot and Harry Chapin telling of a family road trip to visit a true iconic American landmark. This 1989 song is seven minutes long, and I’m not sure it had ever been performed live before – definitely not something I expected to hear.

Weird Al’s talent lies in simply how much musical style he can cram into an album or show. He does folk, grunge, new wave, pure rock, alternative, and even raps quite well all in an hour. He’s up there imitating Robin Thicke and Pharrell’s “Blurred Lines” with amazing fast flow on “Word Crimes,” then he’s quietly singing on the original black comedy ballad, “You Don’t Love Me Anymore.” (“You used to think I was nice, now you tell all your friends that I’m the Antichrist.”) He’s stretching the high notes and dancing, then sitting on a stool holding an acoustic guitar that he never actually plays before smashing it to bits at the end of the soft tune.

Between songs, many video clips were shown of bonus Weird Al material. Some were of Al’s own creation – a mock trailer for the gritty Al biopic Weird (starring Aaron Paul as Al), or his role as Isaac Newton in “Epic Rap Battles of History” (battling fellow scientist Bill Nye). Others were his guest roles on cartoons as himself (The Simpsons, Johnny Bravo) or of characters simply discussing the singer (a clip from King of the Hill showed Hank Hill mistakenly informing his son that “Weird Al Yankovic blew his brains out in the late 80s when people stopped buying his records. He’s not worth getting in trouble over”). These videos were a change of pace and allowed for costume changes.

Al himself had no shortage of stage banter, greeting us and saying how great it was to be back in his hometown of Vancouver (“I’m a proud Canadian citizen, although I spent the last several decades in the US doing research”) – a line he no doubt used with every city on the tour. During his upbeat rap “Tacky” (a parody of Pharrell’s “Happy”) he ran through the crowd, dancing with some, mocking others, and leaning extra real close to smiling awkward security guards. His costumes didn’t disappoint either – viking helmets for “Weasel Stomping Day” (it’s part of the tradition!), a Kurt Cobain wig and electric guitar for “Smells Like Nirvana” (the backup singers even had cheerleading pom-poms!), and riding around on a segway in a hoodie for his biggest hit, “White and Nerdy.” 

He closed the show with “Amish Paradise,” complete with a traditional black hat and long beard, while his backup singers wore bonnets. This song, to the tune of rapper Coolio’s smooth 1995 “Gangsta’s Paradise,” is what fully utilized the talents of the 41-piece orchestra. It’s a very ominous, fast-paced tune with a large string section, and hearing it live with a full symphony backing was nothing short of epic. 

Of course, there was still the encore. After a brief riff of Beethoven’s Fifth, Weird Al came back to the stage accompanied by about ten costumed stormtroopers and Darth Vader himself. The Star Wars songs are a staple of Al’s live performances, and the people on stage were members of the city’s local 501st Legion chapter – a group of dedicated cosplayers. He sang “The Saga Begins,” a six-minute piano ballad to the tune of Don McLean’s “American Pie,” detailing the plot of Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace. The stormtroopers swayed as Vader (“this here Anakin guy”) swung his lightsaber. Finally, in the very last song of the night, Al brought out his trademark accordion. He finished with “Yoda” (“Lola” by The Kinks) with the whole audience singing along for the chorus before giving him a standing ovation.

Weird Al has been making people laugh for almost forty years. The audience was of all ages – many generations coming together to enjoy the art of a man whom we all got to grow up on. Although I’m sure it was fun for everyone, the set was especially rewarding for diehard fans like myself. Al really brought out the deep cuts and classic material, showing off his career almost to the point of vanity. But you can’t blame him – Al’s music and career has outlasted many of the artists he parodies. He’s still going strong, and everyone who bought a ticket loved him for it. He’s a living legend, the #1 comedy artist of all time, and unique in his status and image. No one does it quite like Al, and I’m sure he’ll be making us laugh for a long time to come.

Written by: Cazzy Lewchuk

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WRFL Presents the Around Town Calendar for 9/27 - 10/4

Aw yes, It’s almost Thirsty Thursday. Guess that means we should give you fine folks something to do so you don’t end  up like this fellow next to Tom hanks.

Here’s whats happening around Lexington this week

Wednesday 9/27

Rosa Goddard International Film Festival: “Funeral Parade of Roses”- Kentucky Theater 7 p.m.

Troubadour Concert Series feat. Rufus Wainwright- Lexington Opera House 7:30 p.m.

Gordon Lightfoot- Singletary Center for the Arts 8 p.m.

Caamp, Doc Robinson- Cosmic Charlie’s 9 p.m.

The Many-Splendored Things, Duncan Wood- Al’s Bar 9 p.m.

Thursday 9/28

Sigma Alpha Sorority presents Tough Farmer: daytime fair- the 90 courtyard 5-8 p.m.

Vessel, Kind Thieves- The Burl 8 p.m.

The Royal Hounds, Danny Dean and the Homewreckers- Willie’s Locally Known 8:30 p.m.

Friday 9/29

Eric Bolander Album Release!- The Burl 7 p.m.

Hellbent Hearts, Los Moskweetos, Hillbilly Alarm Clock- Best Friend Bar 9 p.m.

Magnolia Boulevard, Driftwood Gypsy- Cosmic Charlie’s 9 p.m.

Girls Guns and Glory- Willie’s Locally Known 9:30 p.m.

Saturday 9/30

Gloves Up, Guns Down Boxing Match- Legends Youth Boxing Club (on Alexandria Drive) 4-7 p.m.

Sigma Alpha Sorority presents Tough Farmer: concert feat. Jake Ellis and Jonathan Cox- The Burl 8 p.m.

Rock ‘n’ Roll Hoochie Coo: a burlesque tribute to classic rock- Cosmic Charlie’s 9 p.m.

Weekly Events

Sunday: 

Grateful Sunday- Cosmic Charlie’s 9 p.m.

Monday: 

Morning Coffee Ride- Broomwagon Coffee & Bikes 7 a.m.

Old-time Jam Session- Broomwagon Coffee & Bikes 6 p.m.

Coralee’s Open Mic- Willie’s Locally Known - 8 p.m.

LexSwing Dance- 649 Price Ave 7 p.m.

Tuesday:

 Semi-Charmed Open Mic Night- Broomwagon Coffee & Bikes 7 p.m.

Wednesday: 

Weekly Vinyl Night- Pivot Brewing 4 p.m.

Thursday: 

Thursday Night Live- Fifth Third Pavilion 4:30 p.m.

Micadelic:

 Comedy and Music Open Mic- Al’s Beer Garden 9 p.m.

Friday:

 Free Team Trivia- Broomwagon Coffee and Bikes 7 p.m

Saturday: 

Open Mic Garden Gathering- High on Art & Coffee 6 p.m.