Niagara Falls 08-23-11

[Glennsallnighter]

OH WHAT A NIGHT!!!!!!!!!

This was definitely the BEST concert I have ever been at and I was so thrilled to have had the privilege of hearing Glenn's
announcement of the new album! He looked wonderful, sang brilliant, and was altogether Some kinda wonderful guy.

Now, before I left Dublin I had made a A2 size banner with the words

I've come from Ireland to see you GLENN (pic to follow when I get home) My plan was to raise it at some appropriate moment, just to let him know that I had made the journey to see him. If I got a nod, a wink, a smile or a I've been over the moon.

Even where I was sitting I needed to gauge when would be best to put it up. I didn't want to look like I was stealing his thunder, or trying to distract him from all the news he was giving about the new album, nor did I want to annoy other spectators or draw the evil eye of the security staff.

Anyway I decided the best time was just before he came out to do the first
encore. Several songs earlier he had made the comment about people coming from across the world, so I judged it to be the best time. A few other audience
members really encouraged me, including Kath. so, out he came, up went the
banner and..........


Glenn started to introduce the next part of the show. Then he STOPPED, TURNED, LOOKED at the banner and said......

'I see a sign but I can't read it, the lights are blinding me. I see it says 'GLENN'' Then he paused, kinda squinted at it, and said 'Iceland...... You're from Iceland??'. Then a number of people called out 'IRELAND' I called out 'Ireland' then, and he smiled and said 'IRELAND?... Lord have mercy on us' But he was grinning and we think it was a real WOW moment for him. He seemed really flattered. As for me, I collapsed into my seat and got a hug from my neighbour who I didn't even know. I looked at her and said 'did he just speak to me?' She said 'he sure did'.

WOW! What A GUY!
I think that's pretty much how it went. Obviously I've been riding the clouds ever since! I don't normally behave as a show stopper! Lol.

Ive a lot more to say but I'll post it later. Needless to say this whole incident took my breath away.

Oh and later after the show, a few of us were hanging around the stage, Victor the guitar yellow was giving out pics. He handed me one and said 'you a have to get one.......'

WHAT a NIGHT

GLENN FREY I LOVE YOU

[Annabel]

Wow, what a great special mention. Amazing, so pleased for you. Hope you have a great day today and then tonight ..... well more of the same.

[Koala]

Lisa, WOW! OMG! I'm so happy for you! What a amazing moment!

Austin, thanks for the video!

[TimothyBFan]

Whoooo Hoooooo Lisa I have been happy dancing for you ever since I read that!!!

[Brooke]

Nancy, your review was wonderful! Thanks so much for filling us in. I couldn't wait to get here today to read all about it! It sounds like Glenn was in top form and played a great list!

First of all, New album! Wonderful! I can't wait!

And girlfriends! What a sweetheart he is!

And Lisa, have you come down from the clouds yet! How cool to have him speak directly to you! I would have fainted right there!

Have a great day today and can't wait to hear all about tonight!

[StephUK]

Sounds like you all had a great time last night - and another one to look forward to tonight. Wow!!

Lisa, you must be on cloud 9....getting personal attention from Glenn.

Hope you're doing some sight-seeing today, not spending all your money in the casino.

If someone with a camera can bear to take their eyes off of Glenn for a few seconds(I know it's a lot to ask!), a photo of Will would be VERY much appreciated. Is Will looking well?

Enjoy tonights show.

[GlennLover]

If someone with a camera can bear to take their eyes off of Glenn for a few seconds(I know it's a lot to ask!), a photo of Will would be VERY much appreciated. Is Will looking well?

Will is looking very well indeed, Steph! I was in the third row right (3 seats down from Lisa) so he was directly in front of me. Sorry to tell you that they dont allow cameras in the theatre, so there wont be many pics. Probably just a few that were snapped quickly when security wasnt looking. Hopefully there will be more chances for us to take more tonight!

I just want to add that the audience loved Glenn! As the concert progressed they, or should I say we, became more & more enthusiastic! They (we) seemed very impressed by his performances of the new (old standard) songs that he sang. Those really highlighted his ability to perform in yet another genre. He received several standing ovations during the show! The audience didnt want to let him go. Glenn appeared to be very appreciative of & humbled by the reaction of the audience. We clapped & clapped & cheered when he said goodbye the first time & after both encores! Everyone kept enthusiastically clapping after the last encore until finally the house lights came up & we realized that, as much as we wanted him to, he wasnt coming back to do another one. I still cant believe that I was actually there & so close to him! The setlist was such a wonderful surprise, so many of my favorites & so many new songs!!! I too love The One You Love & had prayed that he would play it, but I really never thought that he would!

I was overjoyed when Glenn acknowledged Kay, Lissa & Nancy & when he read Lisa s sign!

I am still on cloud nine & I get to see it again tonight!!!

[carol7lynn]

Way to go Border-Babes!

Bet you're all "walking on sunshine wooah" and I'll bet "it feels good!"

Carol-Lynn
SoCalGal

[whitcap]

It sounds like the concert was great! I'm glad everyone had a good time

[Wildthyme]

What a fantastic experience you guys had! And you get to do it again tonight!! I am really happy for all of you that you got that recognition. Can't wait to hear about what happens at this evening's show.

And I am super excited about Glenn releasing a solo album... maybe that means he will do some touring to promote it and we may get a chance to see him again Its ironic that he calls it a "failed" solo career...I consider it just the opposite because it was during that time that I discovered him and his music (that voice, that face, that hair.... ). I was a true blue Glenn fanatic long before I became an Eagles fan. So as far as I am concerned he was very successful in his solo efforts!