Gowan 10, Mtelus 3
by Terrie on 11/29/25MTELUS - MontrealRating: 5 out of 5The show was terrific as always! And it was great to be able to chat with some of the other fans about it, and to show off my 40-year-old, well-cared-for Gowan T-shirt from when I caught the show in August 1985 at Le Spectrum in Montreal. Loved meeting Jean at our table and Rita in the metro afterward. The videos shown in the background were a great added touch. On the other hand, those bright white lights flashing into the audience were very hard on my tired old eyes, and I wonder about possible effects on photosensitive epileptics and PTSD survivors. Also, I fail to understand why an off-key folk singer was booked as an opening act. We were thinking they had to play Relax afterward, just to wake us back up! In fact, I've never seen a Gowan show with an opening act at all - totally not needed, IMO. Now, as for Mtelus, it seemed very bad form to jam six people around little tables that were made for only four. And It's really stinky that they don't allow meet-and-greet of any form. But it was all worth it, to be able to see our favorite fella. Please come back soon!
