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Last summer an Irish singer named Daniel O'Donnell toured Australia with his band. He worked mainly our Concert Halls, the Melbourne one sits 2,500 approx. Daniel mainly appeals to the older generation and they come in by the bus load for his gigs. He has toured here on numerous occasions.
After every gig Daniel will sit at a table, walk around and talk, sign and photos with any of his fans who remain. Quite often the Stage crews have packed up and Daniel is still there and has to get a ride back in the truck as he has long missed returning to the Hotel with his band.
My son worked the tour doing all the lighting tech and set up for the entire tour around Australia and this happened every night he sang. The last gigs for Daniel were in Melbourne which is where our family lives. Yes, free tickets were offered to the family and my wife with her mum who decided, "yes we are going". Well, Lo and Behold, Daniel heard and said to Luke "would your mum and Grandma like to say hello before the show"? Of course they did.
When his final last show was held as usual Daniel was still busy signing etc with his fans when Luke had packed up all his gear and noticing that Daniel was still busy he mentioned to the band members to thank him and wish him all the best as he had to get back to the factory with all the gear. Luke had been heading back and his phone rang, "Hi it is Daniel to thank you Luke", he had to get Luke's number from the band as they all socialised after most concerts and in between during the tour.
Just a story about a lovely musician and I wish that more followed that path.
I am horrified personally when I hear about these Meat and Greet things where fans have to pay big money to get an autograph. At least there are musicians out there still doing the right thing like Daniel.
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Matt
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