The division of "concert labour" has generally been that Bob will take Delaney to the Saddledome for shows, and I handle the smaller venues like the Corral and Jubilee Auditorium.
So it was that we took in George Canyon's show at the Jube. I was exhausted and not feeling great, but as she always does, Delaney's exuberance drew me alone. Somewhere during the show, and seemingly for only a nanosecond, a notice of a "meet and greet" after the show flashed on the screen behind George.
Being the great reader she is, Delaney noticed the message and talked about nothing else for the balance of the show. Fighting my fatigue, I told her we would leave at the second last song, to secure a place "early" in the line. She was okay with that. We ended up about 5th in line, and Delaney bought a picture of George, so she could get an autograph.
We waited about 10 minutes after the close of the show for Mr. Canyon to appear, and when he did, he commanded complete attention, he's a big, big man, with a mile wide smile and a very shiny jacket!!
I smiled as he greeted the 3 or 4 people in front of us, they were wheelchair users and George was kind enough to step out from behind his table and give each one a hug. When it was our turn, Delaney gingerly handed her picture to George and he remarked on her "George Canyon Hat". While she didn't say much, Mr. Canyon was very perceptive, recognizing Delaney's condition, and in a heartbeat he said, "you know, darlin', I think you deserve a hug." And suddenly, there she was, with George Canyon wrapped around her. Sadly, my first generation cell phone is cameraless, so all I have is the memory of this special moment.
http://www.georgecanyon.com/
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