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Review 1 for Stuart McLean Vinyl Cafe Christmas
Stuart gets better every year
Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium @
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- Fri, Dec 3, 2010 @
Favourite moment: Just one? I always like the stories best but everything else is so great, it is hard to rank them. @
Posted 12/06/2010
by JudyB
Location:Calgary
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Just what you would expect from Stuart McLean, master story-teller. The 7 in 11 was brilliant. It was entertaining for those of us who could fill in the blanks but even our first-time guests enjoyed the condensed versions of classic Stuart. The musical guests were the best ever. I hope Matt Anderson can be convinced to become a regular. His shiver-inducing version of O Holy Night last year will never be topped but Silent Night this year came close. And probably the only singer who can hold a candle to Matt is Jackie Richardson - more goosebumps. It was a fabulous night and the perfect way to start the Christmas season.
Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium @
- Calgary @
- Fri, Dec 3, 2010 @
Favourite moment: Just one? I always like the stories best but everything else is so great, it is hard to rank them. @
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Review 2 for Stuart McLean Vinyl Cafe Christmas
Stuart is a master storyteller!!
National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts @
- Ottawa @
- Sun, Dec 18, 2011 @
Favourite moment: Trying to find the youngest and oldest person in the auditorium led to some great laughs! @
Posted 12/29/2011
by c130driver
Location:Ottawa, ON
Stuart never fails to entertain in his own unique style. The moments when he could tell that the audience was 2 or 3 steps ahead of him when telling a Dave and Morley story were priceless. He would stop the reading and go off on a humorous tangent and then pick right up right where he left off. He even repeated an entire page for comedic effect!
National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts @
- Ottawa @
- Sun, Dec 18, 2011 @
Favourite moment: Trying to find the youngest and oldest person in the auditorium led to some great laughs! @
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Review 3 for Stuart McLean Vinyl Cafe Christmas
Stuart McLean Vinyl Cafe Christmas Show
National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts @
- Ottawa @
- Sun, Dec 18, 2011 @
Favourite moment: The engagement of audience and Stuart McLean's spontaneous interaction with them. @
Posted 12/28/2011
by Attacat
Location:Ottawa
Stuart McLean can tell a story!! This was my first time seeing him in person and I wasn't sure what to expect. I have to say that for being in a huge theatre, Stuart managed to create a very intimate café-like atmosphere......interactive, warm, and funny! Among the craziness and hectic time of the season, it was nice to sit back and enjoy the simple moments of one's life told through the characters of Dave, Morley, Sam and Stephanie. Stuart has a way of drawing one in, so that you can vividly picture the scenes in your mind. I also enjoyed the Twelve Days of Christmas song with a glimpse of Mr. McLean's singing talent!! I would certainly recommend this show as one to see.
National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts @
- Ottawa @
- Sun, Dec 18, 2011 @
Favourite moment: The engagement of audience and Stuart McLean's spontaneous interaction with them. @
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Review 4 for Stuart McLean Vinyl Cafe Christmas
A Canadian Treasure
National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts @
- Ottawa @
- Sun, Dec 18, 2011 @
Favourite moment: All of the audience participation. @
Posted 12/23/2011
by wilby
Location:Ottawa
What can be said about Stuart McLean other than that he is truly a Canadian treasure? I was thrilled to be able to take my children to the show this year and they loved it (of course, they sit listening to the radio every weekend). Hawksley Workman was a great bonus treat! My hubby seemed to like the Vinyl Cafe singers ... may have been the red dresses ...
National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts @
- Ottawa @
- Sun, Dec 18, 2011 @
Favourite moment: All of the audience participation. @
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Review 5 for Stuart McLean Vinyl Cafe Christmas
Stuart McLean the best story teller around!
National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts @
- Ottawa @
- Sun, Dec 18, 2011 @
Favourite moment: When he just talks openly to his guests. @
Posted 12/23/2011
by Anonymous
Location:Ottawa, Ontario
If you are looking for a event filled with laughter and music this would be it.
My sides were sore coming home.
Its a must see every year.
My sides were sore coming home.
Its a must see every year.
National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts @
- Ottawa @
- Sun, Dec 18, 2011 @
Favourite moment: When he just talks openly to his guests. @
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Review 6 for Stuart McLean Vinyl Cafe Christmas
A Canadian Treasure
National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts @
- Ottawa @
- Sun, Dec 18, 2011 @
Opening act(s): Hawksley Workman @
Posted 12/22/2011
by onearch
First time seeing Stuart McLean, and was not disappointed. The evening was full of fun Christmas entertainment. Music, humour, and stories told as only he can tell them. I believe a Christmas tradition has begun!!
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- Ottawa @
- Sun, Dec 18, 2011 @
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Review 7 for Stuart McLean Vinyl Cafe Christmas
Stuart Mclean was his usual witty, entertaining se
National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts @
- Ottawa @
- Sun, Dec 18, 2011 @
Favourite moment: Dave and Morly stories @
Opening act(s): Girls Jazz singers from Humber College were excellent. Not a great fan of Haxley but he was OK @
Posted 12/21/2011
by leamy
Location:ottawa
Enjoyed the music, the entertainment, the stories et al This was our fourth year of going Will go again next year. He is one Canadian to be proud of. No profanity or off colour material to make you laugh. Truly a good man
National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts @
- Ottawa @
- Sun, Dec 18, 2011 @
Favourite moment: Dave and Morly stories @
Opening act(s): Girls Jazz singers from Humber College were excellent. Not a great fan of Haxley but he was OK @
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Review 8 for Stuart McLean Vinyl Cafe Christmas
Fantastic!
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- Ottawa @
- Sun, Dec 18, 2011 @
Posted 12/20/2011
by Martha89
Location:Ottawa
Stuart is such a fantastic storyteller. The audience was fully engaged throughout the entire show which made for such an intimate experience. Music was phenomenal and it was easy to tell that all the performers were having a great time! Highly recommended.
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- Sun, Dec 18, 2011 @
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Review 9 for Stuart McLean Vinyl Cafe Christmas
Excellent, as always!!
National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts @
- Ottawa @
- Sun, Dec 18, 2011 @
Favourite moment: When they performed the twelve days of Christmas.. @
Posted 12/20/2011
by WantedBetter
Location:Ottawa
Stuart McLean was his usual exuberant and excellent self.. It is hard to believe that we are one of the last stops (if not the last) on his Christmas tour.. He is fresh and fun and although I know that he has perfected the show, it still almost seems 'ad lib' and that takes amazing skill.. The Vinylettes were incredible, and I hope they are going to be 'regulars' on his tours. Hawkesly Workman was very good, although sometimes his guitar sounds were too overpowering. His voice is unique, and should have been the focus, more so than the guitar, in my opinion. The young lady who came up on stage was fun and self assured, and of course the music by the pianist and base player just made everything else even more perfect. I missed the segment where he shared stories from his listeners.. but TWO new Dave and Morley stories made up for that...
National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts @
- Ottawa @
- Sun, Dec 18, 2011 @
Favourite moment: When they performed the twelve days of Christmas.. @
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Review 10 for Stuart McLean Vinyl Cafe Christmas
Christmas Vinyl Cafe losing it's appeal
National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts @
- Ottawa @
- Sun, Dec 18, 2011 @
Favourite moment: interaction with audience during gift giving. @
Posted 12/20/2011
by ahhhki
I've lost count of the years in a row that i have been attending the Vinyal Cafe Christmas show in Ottawa. This last one left me wanting more of what we used to get a few years back.
The musical guests this year were talented, but lack of traditional Christmas repertoire was a disappointment. And once again this year, Stuart ended with a long drawn out not particularly funny story about young Dave. I would prefer to leave on a high note with the hilarious guffawing type of stories about Dave and Morley.
And finally, the show needed more variety. What happened to the radio theatre skits? There used to be a more varied program which was far more entertaining.
Sorry Stuart, I can't brag about your show the way I used to.
Sharon
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- Sun, Dec 18, 2011 @
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Review 11 for Stuart McLean Vinyl Cafe Christmas
Stuart McLean was fabulous!
National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts @
- Ottawa @
- Sun, Dec 18, 2011 @
Favourite moment: Dave going through the car wash. @
Posted 12/20/2011
by Kanatian
Location:Ottawa
We have not been to see Stuart before, but listen to The Vinyl Cafe every Sunday on our way home from church......sometimes nearly driving off the road with laughter! Thank you so much to all for such an amazing concert......we hope to make it an annual event!
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- Ottawa @
- Sun, Dec 18, 2011 @
Favourite moment: Dave going through the car wash. @
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Review 12 for Stuart McLean Vinyl Cafe Christmas
Stuart McLean's was very entertaining
National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts @
- Ottawa @
- Sun, Dec 18, 2011 @
Favourite moment: His storing telling of course. @
Posted 12/20/2011
by Blondieblueeyes2
Location:from ottawa, ontario
He was great. But my husband and I didn't care too much with the singer from Newfoundland (don't remember his name) everything else was great.
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- Ottawa @
- Sun, Dec 18, 2011 @
Favourite moment: His storing telling of course. @
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Review 13 for Stuart McLean Vinyl Cafe Christmas
Vinyl Cafe Christmas
National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts @
- Ottawa @
- Sun, Dec 18, 2011 @
Favourite moment: The first to stories and interaction with the audience @
Posted 12/20/2011
by RocklandFan
Location:Ottawa area
We certainly enjoyed Stuart McLean's first two stories, and generally enjoyed the other music, although the lead entertainer was not of our genre. The third story was a little too long.
National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts @
- Ottawa @
- Sun, Dec 18, 2011 @
Favourite moment: The first to stories and interaction with the audience @
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Review 14 for Stuart McLean Vinyl Cafe Christmas
National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts @
- Ottawa @
- Sun, Dec 18, 2011 @
Favourite moment: My favourite part of the show was that it was centered around a christmas theme, including Christmas stories and traditional Christmas music! @
Posted 12/20/2011
by SabrinaD
Location:Ottawa
I had never heard of Stuart Mclean, but my partner asked for tickets to the show as his Christmas present. I definetely did not regret getting him those tickets! The show was awesome and the musical guests, including the Mclean himself, kept us entertained for over 2 hours!
National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts @
- Ottawa @
- Sun, Dec 18, 2011 @
Favourite moment: My favourite part of the show was that it was centered around a christmas theme, including Christmas stories and traditional Christmas music! @
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Review 15 for Stuart McLean Vinyl Cafe Christmas
Stuart McLean's Christmas Show - a new tradition
National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts @
- Ottawa @
- Sun, Dec 18, 2011 @
Favourite moment: The Vinyeletes @
Setlist: Hawksley Workman @
Posted 12/20/2011
by SJR851
Location:Ottawa
This is the second time we've seen Stuart McLean and our first Christmas show. We loved it. As our children grow we will bring them with us and expect this will become a much-anticipated Christmas tradition. The combination of music, stories and audience interaction was wonderful, enjoyable and heart-warming.
National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts @
- Ottawa @
- Sun, Dec 18, 2011 @
Favourite moment: The Vinyeletes @
Setlist: Hawksley Workman @
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Review 16 for Stuart McLean Vinyl Cafe Christmas
Stuart McLean Vinyl Cafe Christmas was awesome!!!!
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- Ottawa @
- Sun, Dec 18, 2011 @
Posted 12/20/2011
by HappyGoLucky
Location:NCR
Stuart, Hawksley, the Vinylettes and the band were fantastic!!!
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- Sun, Dec 18, 2011 @
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Review 17 for Stuart McLean Vinyl Cafe Christmas
Pleasantly surprised!
National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts @
- Ottawa @
- Sun, Dec 18, 2011 @
Favourite moment: 11 year old Evelyne telling Stuart that his book was so-so and Stuart's opening story about the Chrismas when Sam brings home the class ferret. @
Posted 12/20/2011
by Peachee
Location:Ottawa
Having heard Stuart Maclean on the Vinyl Cafe for years, I expected the show to be him on a stage storytelling. I was pleasantly surprised to see his wonderful storytelling mixed in with a great singer (Hawksley Workman), awesome double bass player, fantastic piano player and three jazz singers with the most incredible voices! The 2.5hours flew by and I can see why people make a tradition out of coming to see this show every Christmas. Audience interaction made for some funny moments and Stuart really put everyone at ease (ex. telling the audience that whoever with the crying baby shouldn't worry about leaving unless the baby HAD to leave). A great family event. :)
National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts @
- Ottawa @
- Sun, Dec 18, 2011 @
Favourite moment: 11 year old Evelyne telling Stuart that his book was so-so and Stuart's opening story about the Chrismas when Sam brings home the class ferret. @
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Review 18 for Stuart McLean Vinyl Cafe Christmas
Stuart McLean was very entertaining
National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts @
- Ottawa @
- Sun, Dec 18, 2011 @
Posted 12/20/2011
by Cherob
Location:Ottawa
We really enjoyed the performance and will certainly be attending next year's show. We also enjoyed the other performers.
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- Sun, Dec 18, 2011 @
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Review 19 for Stuart McLean Vinyl Cafe Christmas
Stuart McLean is a wonderful holiday tradition
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- Sun, Dec 18, 2011 @
Posted 12/20/2011
by Anonymous
Location:Ottawa
The show was funny, heart warming and the music was fun too. Stuart McLean does a great job of involving the audience and creating a really warm and welcoming environment. I could listen to his stories over and over again.
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- Sun, Dec 18, 2011 @
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Review 20 for Stuart McLean Vinyl Cafe Christmas
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- Ottawa @
- Sun, Dec 18, 2011 @
Posted 12/20/2011
by Anonymous
Loved it! Third time going and will see it again in 2012!!
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