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 !]
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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!!!