Unexpected Spectacular Performance!!!
by FangirlMom on 2011-11-14Glenn Gould Studio - TorontoThere really aren't enough words to describe how wonderful this event was. The venue location was inimate and in great proximity to the train station for out of town guests (which there were many)!! My 15 year old daughter and I have been Celtic Thunder fans since the beginning and I have always had a soft spot for Paul's angelic voice so when I heard that he was performing in nearby Toronto, I jumped at the opportunity. I had not read any reviews from past shows so didn't really know what to expect...perhaps some classical opera type music??? My daughter and I walked out with smiles that made our cheeks hurt. The fun started when Paul came out and there were issues with the microphone and it was all uphill from there. There was wonderful interaction and storytelling and to say that Paul has a great sense of humour is an understatement. Listening to him speak was almost as muscial as when he sang. Although the venue itself did not allow for photography, Paul was welcome to it and often posed for the pictures during the performance. The accompaniment was just as amazing...Mr. Cook is so talented and he and Paul worked extremely well together. After the performance and without delay, Paul came out to sign and although "they" objected to posing for pictures with him, he graciously took a moment and smiled while my daughter took a picture of him and I...what a gentleman!! Overall, this was a wonderful evening and if I could rate it a 5+, I would. I can't wait for another opportunity to attend a solo performance---perhaps next time in NYC!!