Tour Diary - March 22, 2009 - AC Flight 868 (Toronto-London/Heathrow)

re: Tour Diary - March 22, 2009 - AC Flight 868 (Toronto-London/Heathrow)

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 22:47:56 GMT

God Love ya. I didn't expect to see you post here til April with your hectic schedule. Where do you get your energy? If you ever bottle the excess sign me up for a few cases! I just recently acquired the Fortune's Favor cd. (I know I should be slapped for being so late outta the gate) I still haven't listened to the cd yet (slap me again) but I have watched the DVD that came with it a few times. Very enlightening and entertaining. I don't know if you ever read these comments...I hope you do as so many wish you well. If you do read them please tell Sean there is a 4 year old that totally enjoys his antics on this DVD. He just laughed so hard! This afternoon Sean McCann replaced Tree House!!

Take Care Alan, don't run yourself down.

ssd

re: Tour Diary - March 22, 2009 - AC Flight 868 (Toronto-London/Heathrow)

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 23:05:36 GMT

Hey - Saw you guys Saturday in Ottawa! Absolutely amazing. Although it was only my second time getting to see you, I have all your albums, and you keep getting better!
Thanks for continuing to put out great music and delivering high energy performances!
Good luck with all the film stuff and safe travel!

X-man

re: Tour Diary - March 22, 2009 - AC Flight 868 (Toronto-London/Heathrow)

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 23:13:45 GMT

Alan, may your Travel Zen be with you 110% for the next few weeks and months. I got jet-lag just reading your schedule!

re: Tour Diary - March 22, 2009 - AC Flight 868 (Toronto-London/Heathrow)

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 23:17:39 GMT

Alan!!

I can't believe you guys are coming back to Toronto at the end of August!! That's FANTASTIC! =D I'm already ready for tomorrow morning when the pre-sale beings. I'll be online buying myself a ticket & be cheering as always.

Thanks for putting on amazing shows & I'm looking forward August!! You guys are WONDERFUL!!

Mariko

P.S. Good luck at the Junos this weekend! I know you'll do Canada proud! =D

re: Tour Diary - March 22, 2009 - AC Flight 868 (Toronto-London/Heathrow)

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 23:50:31 GMT

re: Tour Diary - March 22, 2009 - AC Flight 868 (Toronto-London/Heathrow)

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:03:38 GMT

Travel safe. :)
I can't imagine the flight from London to Vancouver -- don't envy you there. It's so hard to sit still that long!!
Looking forward to seeing you on Thursday in Victoria.
Funny that we went all the way to St. John's to see you, then you land in our back yard in Victoria. Best of both worlds. Thank you! :)

re: Tour Diary - March 22, 2009 - AC Flight 868 (Toronto-London/Heathrow)

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:36:19 GMT

The Rink Rock was spectacular, and Hurley's was wonderful. Safe travels and see you in Victoria - and then, in goal.

re: Tour Diary - March 22, 2009 - AC Flight 868 (Toronto-London/Heathrow)

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 01:01:24 GMT

Dont get too run down now Mr Doyle couse we cant wait to see you and the boys in Victoria n thursday Ill be on your left in section 111.
Looking forward to hearing you and hte boys life again, since I moved out here from Niagara Falls, I havent seen ya once, but me and some of the BC Ferries boys are lookin forward to it, Even a certin Captain you know,,, be safe ...Derek

re: Tour Diary - March 22, 2009 - AC Flight 868 (Toronto-London/Heathrow)

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 02:48:49 GMT

The 'Pond' hop can be arduous, but well worth the experiences, thanks for sharing the ride.. AC 858 is my usual trek. Enjoy London, fantastic city. Would love to ride the ponies through the English country side and raise a bow to fend the foe. Dream job part 2? Perhaps a pint or two next trip?
cheers to RC, Aussie, Aussie, Aussie...

re: Tour Diary - March 22, 2009 - AC Flight 868 (Toronto-London/Heathrow)

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 03:03:34 GMT

Hope you have a good time over here in Europe and don't let Heathrow Airport stress you. I just destest traveling through there!

And know what, do think about squeezing in a couple of gigs after filming is done! Please?! *lol*

Cheers

re: Tour Diary - March 22, 2009 - AC Flight 868 (Toronto-London/Heathrow)

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 06:10:44 GMT

Hi Guys,
I have been a fan for a long time. Saw you in Edmonton quite a few years back(the Sea of no cares tour) and also saw you in Regina on Canada Day many years ago.
I am from Corner Brook originally(born and raised). I have lived out west(Alberta and BC) since 95. Your music has been a big part of my life for a long time. Especially on many road trips.
A little piece of home away from home.

Looking forward to the concert in Victoria on Thursday.
Four of us are going and we got floor tickets...woohoo.

Thanks for the music and the great concerts.
Cheers, Michelle

re: Tour Diary - March 22, 2009 - AC Flight 868 (Toronto-London/Heathrow)

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 08:28:26 GMT

Hello Alan,

Saw you in Windsor and London - great shows both. If you can, try and convince Bob to engage in the banter with you and Sean. I think it would be good fun for all.

Best of luck with the, "acting thingy", I am sure it will be enjoyable and if you like it I hope more of the same comes your way.

Take care,

Mike

re: Tour Diary - March 22, 2009 - AC Flight 868 (Toronto-London/Heathrow)

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 12:23:58 GMT

Alan,

Safe travels and please take care as you run yourself ragged!

Amy

re: Tour Diary - March 22, 2009 - AC Flight 868 (Toronto-London/Heathrow)

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:12:27 GMT

Hey Alan,

Thanks for the great show in Ottawa! Loved it! And thanks for the set list. Was very honored that you gave it to me! :)

Stacey

re: Tour Diary - March 22, 2009 - AC Flight 868 (Toronto-London/Heathrow)

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:14:16 GMT

Hey Alan!!

I saw your show in Oshawa in Nov, and I just ordered tix to your show in T.O. in August! Can't wait to see you guys do your thing again!! Luv ya!!

CaityBugs

re: Tour Diary - March 22, 2009 - AC Flight 868 (Toronto-London/Heathrow)

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:54:55 GMT

Got misty-eyed in London the other night remembering the music in my Auntie's house in Lower Island Cove way back and here were 4000 mainlanders jumping, some discovering this joy for the first time.
And that's the word that describes what you are bringing,boys. Joy.

re: Tour Diary - March 22, 2009 - AC Flight 868 (Toronto-London/Heathrow)

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 16:35:07 GMT

It was great to see you in Montreal at the Metropolis, I had an absolute blast, and it really helped to kick off the St. Pattie's weekend madness! As an employee of Hurley's I can say that all of the staff there really enjoyed your visit, and that the customers are still raving about it. You are welcome always! Hugs to you and the boys, and safe travels!

re: Tour Diary - March 22, 2009 - AC Flight 868 (Toronto-London/Heathrow)

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 16:57:30 GMT

You better get some sleep on that plane!!
I'll see you on the red carpet!!

re: Tour Diary - March 22, 2009 - AC Flight 868 (Toronto-London/Heathrow)

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 20:47:19 GMT

Hey Alan! Thanks for a grand time in Montreal! Got some great pictures thanks to Vince of SotW. You should really do two nights in Montreal (I'd seriously go both nights!).

re: Tour Diary - March 22, 2009 - AC Flight 868 (Toronto-London/Heathrow)

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 21:30:44 GMT

Alan,

You guys were great in Ottawa, just as good as Bluesfest if not better, and libraries ARE the best places in Ottawa (I'm the one who cheered :P) as a Library Tech student I should know! Thank you, thank you for doing Charlie Horse, LOVE it! Can't wait for you guys to come back, you are the best Canadian band out there!

Later Days!
Jessie

re: Tour Diary - March 22, 2009 - AC Flight 868 (Toronto-London/Heathrow)

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 22:16:59 GMT

Hey Alan,

I envy you for being able to run around the English countryside with the other Merry Men, but I sure don't envy you for the long flights! Hopefully you're not one of those people who gets airsick or who suffers ear pain on flights (like me)!

Good luck to you and the rest of GBS at the Juno's. Play hard and bring home an award!

re: Tour Diary - March 22, 2009 - AC Flight 868 (Toronto-London/Heathrow)

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 22:54:07 GMT

We loved the windsor show. We brought our kids and it was my sons first concert ever!! He wont stop playing your songs ever since that night. Thanks so much.

re: Tour Diary - March 22, 2009 - AC Flight 868 (Toronto-London/Heathrow)

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:05:32 GMT

Was in Ottawa to see you guys!!!! Jumped my seat and made it to the floor, all legal of course (wink, wink) LOve you all good luck with the big screen gig!!!

re: Tour Diary - March 22, 2009 - AC Flight 868 (Toronto-London/Heathrow)

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:49:57 GMT

I hope the Ottawa crowd gave you a good enough send off - I sure sang and danced up a storm on the main floor.... you & SOTW - what a great combination!!

Happy trails, safe travels and make sure to use stunt doubles, okay? You have to come back to Ottawa unscathed from your filming adventure.

All the best and thanks to you and the fellas for a truly grand finale to your tour.

re: Tour Diary - March 22, 2009 - AC Flight 868 (Toronto-London/Heathrow)

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 01:26:01 GMT

AHA ME BOYS I would WALK 500 miles to see you again.

I am not trying to be a HARD CASE but I would love to DANCE DANCE throughout your entire performance cause you know WHEN I AM UP I CANT GET BACK DOWN. Specially when I drink that OLD BLACK RUM. It’s a hard thing to do in the hockey arena setting though. Felt like I was a MILLION MILES AWAY in the nose bleed section. I watched the entire crowd trying to bop around in the limited space of our seats. Would LOVE to see you play in a venue that didn’t have assigned seating, would be there FAST AS I CAN, OH YEAH! Perhaps I need to go to the BANKS OF NEWFOUNDLAND for one of those festivals you do. Guess we will see WHAT TIME BRINGS.

SOMEDAY SOON if you could give me the CLEAREST INDICATION that there’s SOMETHING TO IT or should I LET IT GO?

Forgive me I am NOT AT MY BEST (lack of sleep makes a person silly you know). OH ME OH MY I need to go HOME FOR A REST!

From the GRACEFUL AND CHARMING

K.

re: Tour Diary - March 22, 2009 - AC Flight 868 (Toronto-London/Heathrow)

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 10:54:39 GMT

Alan,
Safe travels, tons of good airline karma, and may you thoroughly enjoy every minute. Good luck at the Junos *fingers crossed*, and thanks for taking the time to share the adventures through your updates!

Mare

re: Tour Diary - March 22, 2009 - AC Flight 868 (Toronto-London/Heathrow)

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 19:39:57 GMT

Victoria is counting the hours till the show. This Island Rocks and many a Newfoundlander has partied on our shores. Fourth row floor, first seat, I couldn't have asked for better. I can dance the whole night and not be in anyones way.

re: Tour Diary - March 22, 2009 - AC Flight 868 (Toronto-London/Heathrow)

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 20:36:59 GMT

wooohoooo you're comings to Europe! well....Britain anyway, so excited for you.hope your time will be worthwhile.
Love and Fanship

re: Tour Diary - March 22, 2009 - AC Flight 868 (Toronto-London/Heathrow)

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 15:44:59 GMT

Hey Alan, Ottawa was another great show for me and my Girl. She discovered you boys by surprising me with tickets at the Molson Amp a few years ago. She wasn't sure what to expect and I wasn't sure what to expect live. She was a dedicated country fan, now she's a hard core GBS fan. It was great to see you playing with SofW, my intro to your type of music was "Home for a Rest" in a bar one night. I just had to know what song it was and who sang it. Next thing i'm listening to all Canadian Celtic rock music and can't get enough. So it was such a pleasure to see my two favorite bands sharing the stage and playing together during the encoure.

Cheers...

James

re: Tour Diary - March 22, 2009 - AC Flight 868 (Toronto-London/Heathrow)

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 16:10:00 GMT

Good luck with the movie. You are going to be a big star, I just know it.

Don't wear yourself out too much!

Cheers, Krista