RON SEXSMITH - LONG PLAYER LATE BLOOMER

The Venue - The Historic Gayety Theatre in Collingwood

On March 4th we ventured to Collingwood ON to see Ron Sexsmith perform.  The Gayety is a fabulous venue - quaint and intimate offering soda and popcorn with retro elegance.

Ash Koley opened - a treat and well worth googling if you don't know them.

Then talented and humble Ron took the stage.  With tussled hair and bright eyes, he immediately got down to business.  There was a sense of nervousness in the air tinged with great anticipation as he and the band started out.

We attended the concert with long-time fans.  I, at the time only knew of Ron.  Of course I did my homework before the concert though.  My comment to this end is that our true Canadian talent is not always championed and recognized as it should be -- but this is a rant for another day.

I enjoyed the show.  For me it was fresh and new.  Yet as the days passed I continued to replay some of my favorite songs from Ron's new album, Long Player Late Bloomer -- I guess you would call me a Long Listener.  I love to sit and read along while listening to songs especially when the song writer is so clever to impart lyrics that are insightful and memorable.

My favs? 

Songs:  Get in line / Late Bloomer / Eye Candy

Phrases:  All the rooms are full of empties, the wine attempts to temp me / ALL of Eye Candy

At the end of the show after two overwhelming standing ovations, the band began to leave the stage.  As a last minute gesture Ron turned to the audience one last time and flashed a quick wave.  It was a glimpse of "the boy inside the man" (as best put by Tom Cochrane).  I wish him every success!