Singer-Songwriter Johnny Reid Has An Entire Army Of Support Behind Him... So Does Jim!
Fans of Johnny Reid came from all corners of the world to see him perform at last Friday's IHRA motorsports concert event in Grand Bend, Ontario.
I couldn't go because I had to work. But Jim helped put the concert together, and he was on-site to make sure everything went smoothly. Smooth-as-pie, I'm told. (Or would that be "ice cream", Alice?)
Perhaps the coolest news from the weekend:
Yep, Jim seems to have aquired somewhat of a legendary status of his own, simply by virtue of being Johnny Reid's neighbor.
Supposedly, people were stopping by the Instigator Funny Car tent all weekend looking for "Johnny Reid's neighbor, Jim".
...he says the wrist is still healing from all the autographs.
From Alice, as posted on the message boards of Johnny's Fan Club (the Tartan Army):
"Jim was so sweet and very hospitable with us. He told us that he loves it when Johnny and the boys are practicing at his place. He said his wife (Lynnette) and him open their windows so that they can listen in! Too cool! Imagine living next door to Johnny and Jen????"
An Update From Johnny's #1 Fan
Alice Couto sent me this summary of how she initially met up with Jim (a.k.a. "The Neighbour") and Johnny:"My friend Linda and I were heading over to find Jim when all of a sudden a golf cart caming whisking by with three fine looking men. We heard "hey!!!"...well, it was Johnny! OMG! I about fainted. So then they stopped and we chatted for a bit. We asked Johnny if he had seen his neighbor Jim yet. He said "yes, this is him!" Jim was driving the golf cart. WAY TOO FUNNY! Jim dropped Johnny off and then we met up with him again and he took Linda and I back to his alligator car and we took a few pictures. Too cool..."
Alice's pictures:
"Jim also joined us at Johnny's Meet and Greet before the show and had some ice cream with us that I had brought. I brought a big tub of Johnny's favorite icecream (mint chocolate chip)... I told you I was a HUGE fan. He even signed the dish for me and I was dared to lick his spoon....what do you think I did? LICKED THE SPOON!"
Johnny Reid On Stage
"The concert was AWESOME... Johnny sang four brand new songs. They are great!!!! Very upbeat and lively! Can't wait for them to come on a CD!"--Alice Couto
I would definitely have to say I agree with that statement! Johnny shared those 4 new songs with us before he hit the road for this particular concert. We especially enjoyed "Feelin' Alright" (I'm pretty sure this will become known as "the bluebird song").
You can bet we'll be first in line to purchase Johnny Reid's new CD when it hits stores in (the winter/fall/summer/date?). By the sound of the first 4 songs, it will be more of a bluesy, soul-filled record.
Here are Alice's pictures from the concert:
Here are Jim's pictures of Johnny Reid at the IHRA motorsports event & concert.
Pictures of Johnny Reid in Terry McMillen's Instigator Funny Car:
More About Johnny Reid's Tartan Army
Tried and true, and loyal til the end, members of the Tartan Army are kept in-the-loop with regard to all activities involving Johnny Reid and the band.The Army is headed up by MaryRae Knapp, fan club president. MaryRae sent me this update:
"We went to Grand Bend because of Johnny but stayed for the races and really enjoyed our first time at drag races. We would like to go again sometime."
...so the IHRA also has a new fan!
Many thanks to "Johnny's #1 Fan", Alice Couto for her concert update and photos.
Look for her in the Tartan Army message boards (ius 95).
She writes:
"There is a contest running this summer. The fan that gets the most fans referred wins a prize (I think it might be dinner with Johnny!) Can you even imagine. I would just melt like butter!!!!!!"
Johnny Reid's Tartan Army marches on...
For more information, check out the Tartan Army online or drop them an e-mail: tartanarmy[at]johnnyreid.com.
[Jim's fan club can be reached here: http://TheFunTimesGuide.com !]
I took my mom to see Johnny reid in Palmerston Ontario . my mom got to hug him and she was like a kid. my mom lives in Newfoundland and while he was there ,she never got to see him. she had just arrived in ontario to visit her children . i was ready the news paper when i saw johnny reid was coming to Palmerston ,which is an hour drive. It was worth the drive. the concert was held in the arena ,it was cold but johnny kept us warm with his great singing .. he is awesome .
does anyone know johnny reids 3 kids names i know justin, tyler and whats the third.
i will be back later to see if anyone knows
thanks
Great Article. Seen Johnny Reid in November of 2008 and April 2009 both concerts were in Sydney Nova Scotia....I'm also a Tartan Army member:)
I think Johnny Reid is hotttttt because he has awesome voice
Just another Army member dropping by to say Hi. Great article. How cool is that...being Johnny's neighbour. Thanks for the article. Hi everyone...I see quite a few of us have been here.
Thanks Again
Sherry Friday
TA #214
Hello Johnny Reid Um you live in Nashville
and I meet you someday at the concert and You great singer on stage and mail me back soon
hi yvan, long time no see, i'm so happy for you, that you made it, the times you showed me some awsome guitar when i was living in ottawa, i knew you had it to go all the way. very proud to say i've played guitar with you. hope to see you some day a again.
[Editor's Note: Yvan Petit is the lead guitarist for Johnny Reid seen in photos here.]
johnny won 3 awards at the ccma awards in canada last week go johnny go
hi my name is emily i am a fan of johnny reid
i like his music he is a good singer i would like to meet him in person some time he is a good guy i have never seen johnny reid before so i would like to meet with him thankx
Welcome to all the Tartan Army members from Johnny Reid's fan club.
Thanks for stopping by and saying Hello!!!
Hey Lynnette,
Alice is sending everyone from the Tartan Army boards here to check out this great article. She was right on, great article and pictures. Almost as cool as being there (for us Alberta girls). Keep up the good work, I love your site. Thank you also for getting Johnny's name out in the community, we all love this great singer and at this rate there will be a huge line for the new album when it hits the stores.
Steph
Tartan Army Marcher #157
Heh Lynnette. Your site here is awesome. Alice emailed it to me and I have totally enjoyed reading it. It hilarious to be able to relate to some of the things, and to be actually part of the action. We met Jim in Grand Bend and you are married to a wonderful guy. He was so hospitable and was more than happy to take us back (on the golf cart instead of making us walk) to get the picture of the car so that Alice could email to you. Anyway, I feel like I've met you too, just by reading your messages here on line. Tell Jim I'm not too happy that he cut my head off in the picture he took of Alice at the Grand Bend Concert. Geez, I guess being TALL isn't great after all. HAHAHAH
Lynnette...stand up and take a bow! You did a great job on this article! I thoroughly enjoyed reading it and looking at all the pictures. It was a thrill to have been asked to participate and be part of this. Thanks!
I have shared it with the Tartan Army on the website for all to enjoy as well. Again, great job Lynnette! You are so talented!
Alice :)