I will spare everyone the details of what Toronto traffic is like on Canada Day.

I wasn't there for the entire festival--arrived during the Lighthouse set. But I liked what I heard. I'd like to catch the Barra McNiels again sometime. Mmm. Celtic music.

This is not a proper review. Not really a setlist either, since I was having too much fun dancing to write things down in order. But here's what I remember them playing:

Get in the Car
Michi
Saucep'n
brief improv: "the acoustic guitar"
Sad Girl
Pisco
Minnie (haven't heard this in a while--very nice)
King of Spain / GEH (short)
Dancing Queen

There were some troubles with microphones periodically; Jian kept motioning for someone to turn up Dave's mic. The set was short and sweet. I think not quite short enough for the venue staff, however, who appeared rather peeved when the lads didn't leave the stage after King of Spain.

The lads--all of them, including Dave--came out behind the gazebo following their set to chat and sign autographs.

Lovely weather, good company, my favorite band, all followed up by watching the sunset from the CN Tower. Who could ask for anything (much) more?

Thanks to ChrissyK for these:
• Jian on drums
• Murray looking cool
• Dave on bass, w/ Mike
• Dave on bass again
• Mike w/ beer
• Jian, the drummer boy
• Jian is upset!
• Dave w/ mouth wide open
• Mike touches Dave
• Radio ad at the show
• Mike points
• Murray sings out
• Jian on tin whistle
• Murray rocks his guiro
• Another ad at the show
• Jaymz Bee!

Some other tidbits from the performance include:

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