Great show. They got the audience going with the opening tune "Magic Every Moment". Dan and the band were excellent. Good variety of songs and music throughout, to show the audience how talented he and the band are. I was hoping to have heard some older "lost songs", but must perform the most popular. I had an excellent seat 2nd row centre. Couldn't have asked for a better view. Before the show, chatted with some people who had travelled many hours away just to see him. They were long time fans and didn't want to miss the opportunity. So, much to Dan's disbelief, there were many long time fans who attended. Unfortunately, I was near the group who got to go and meet Dan. They didn't know who he was but because they played at the Casino often, were given the opportunity. Myself and a few others standing near the group would have liked to have met Dan. Glad he performed in Canada. After the show, walking out with the crowd, could hear very positive comments about the performance. Attended his next show at Meadowbrook with another group of friends from Toronto and noticed how much more conservative an audience we were as Canadians compared to the Americans. I think it showed in how much more fun Dan and the band had at the Meadowbrook venue. Hope Dan returns to Canada next year and has more time to enjoy the city of Toronto and possibly get out for a sail on Lake Ontario. ~ Norma G. (Toronto, Canada)

Just got back from Dan's concert at Casino Rama in Canada and I just expected some of his fine ballad type singing. I was amazed at how diversified he was in his range of musician and his ability with guitars, pianos etc. It was a truly delightful evening and he did remark about hearing the great Canadian loon. After all these years what a truly beautiful talented musician still. All I can say is rock on! ~ Barry and Dianne Michals (Barrie, Ontario,Canada)

Last night my brother and I finally got to see Dan Fogelberg live after 30 years of listening to his great music. He and his band put on a marvelous show lasting almost 2 hours at Casino Rama in Orillia, Ontario. The set list was similar to those reviewed from previous concerts on this tour. I do wish that he had sung "Longer", however there was no second encore, largely, I believe, owing to the fact that the venue was a casino, and too many people left to get back to the slot machines, which was a shame.

It did not detract, however, from the quality of the show. Dan's voice was in great form, and the sound technician's did a great job mixing. 2 large video screens, one on either side of the stage, helped to show Dan close-up when he was seated at the piano, as well as zooming in to his fine guitarmanship when that was being featured. The band was very tight and very into the music with Dan. My favourite part was the acoustic set which really showed off Dan's fantastic guitar skills and his voice. I'm amazed that he can make the songs sound brand new, even when they're 25 years old. I'm equally amazed that he can put that much feeling into a show, and then turn around and do it all over again one or two nights later. The best song (at least last night) was "Same Old Lang Syne" which Dan sang and played solo on the piano. Just blew me away. I must admit, as Dan sang "Leader Of The Band", my thoughts ran to my own father who passed away 9 years ago, and brought a lump to my throat. Anyone who thinks music (especially Dan's music) can't move you, must not be breathing !!

Dan encored with "There's A Place In The World For A Gambler" and the audience loved it, albeit it was a somewhat reserved audience the entire show. Once again, too many casino goers and not enough concert goers. I hope to see Dan at another type of venue in the future, but if he comes back to Rama again, I'll be there.

Dan, thanks for 30 years of great music, and thanks for putting on a great show. And please don't wait another 30 years to come and perform again in Canada !! ~ B. Flemington (Barrie, Ontario,Canada)