I first heard Danny Michel when he was a musical guest on Stuart McLean's Vinyl Cafe Christmas Tour two years ago. I was a fan after the first song. After learning that Danny was scheduled to record a live album in Winnipeg, the trip planning started...plane and hotel reservations, plans to go curling (!), I even bought a parka!
Unfortunately, my back had other plans and 3 days before I was scheduled to leave, I learned I needed to have emergency surgery. Nothing could have sucked the joy out of the holiday faster than that, and although I do admit I enjoy being ambulatory again, I would've given anything to have been at these shows. Not only does the WECC look like a fantastic venue, but Danny is by far one of the best artists I've ever heard. Here's hoping I'll make it for the new album tour, whenever that may be!
In any case, for those of you who were there, I'm envious! And if you've never seen/heard him, definitely give him a shot. You'll be amazed.