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Show reviews / Re: Hiding Away CD review

« on: November 19, 2017, 01:23:58 AM »

I've said it in other forums, but I'll say it again: I really enjoy reading your reviews, Scott.  They're eloquent, insightful and provide me an even greater appreciation for the music and the wonderful people behind it.

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Show reviews / Re: Lisa Lambe in New York City 2017

« on: November 19, 2017, 01:10:53 AM »

I have to say, that was a lovely experience.

Some of you know my story from the other forums.  The Coles Notes version is that it was a really, really long time before I actually made it to a Celtic Woman show.  I never got to see Lisa when she was with Celtic Woman and that's one of my many regrets.  I missed so many shows that there are times I don't even consider myself a proper fan.  That group and its leading ladies have meant a lot to me for a long time.  I am so happy I finally got to see Lisa Lambe live!
 Actually meeting Amy Rivard and Lisa Lambe for the very first time on back to back nights in NY was not something I could have dreamed of a few years ago.

Lisa and her crew were fantastic and I'm really looking forward to the new album when everything gets sorted out.

I guess Lisa was surprised and a bit flattered I came all the way from Canada to see her.  She was definitely worth it!  She signed some things for me (a photo, Hiding Away, and my insert for The Bloody Irish).  She was very sweet and her hugs were amazing!  I told her how happy I was to meet her after all this time, what an incredible performer she was and that I felt so lucky to be one of her fans.  She almost started tearing up for a moment.  I think that was my favourite part of the whole experience: knowing that she felt appreciated.

It was nice to hang out with fellow fans as well.  Thanks for the pre-show gathering invite, Mike!  I wish the group photo had turned out a bit better.  All my post-show pictures were a bit grainy.  Yeah, yeah, I know ... if I want better pictures I need an actual camera (and actual photography skills).

Sorry I had to rush out of there afterwards.  I was travelling with non-superfan guests that had already indulged me by staying a full 4 hours for Amy Rivard's entire show the night before.

Seeing Lisa live was the second last show in an 18 month adventure that was beyond my wildest dreams only a few years ago.  Since March of 2016, I saw:
* Celtic Woman x3
* Chloë x3 (I'm seeing her again in December)
* Mairead Nesbitt x3 (once with Celtic Woman)
* Lisa Kelly in PTC
* Amy Rivard
* and of course, Lisa Lambe

For someone that hadn't been to any concert for the better part of the previous 18 years or so, the past 18 months have been really incredible.

I'm not sure when I'll get to see Lisa Lambe again, but I hope it's soon!