Ciao for now, Canada!  Last night's show at the spankin' new GM Centre in Oshawa was a fantastic end to an invigorating cross-country musical jaunt and the first leg of our All In Good Time Tour. Some crowds (London, Montreal)  were loud and boisterous, full of party people ready to dance and throw down. Others were more sedate (Saskatoon, Orillia) with curious peeps listening intently and watching our every move.  All the shows were rewarding for us, as we continue to evolve and develop the new Barenaked Ladies experience. The new songs are feeling even better live than they did when we laid them down to disc for All In Good Time.  It's been fun placing the new stuff amongst old favourites and big hits.   Breaking the group down into solo, duet, acoustic and eclectic configurations has kept things interesting for the four of us, and digging back through the catalogue has allowed the re-discovery of some forgotten gems.  We really appreciate all the die-hard Ladies fans who made trips to our shows across this vast land.  It's funny, whether some folks have been to dozens of  shows over the last few years, or they haven't seen us since the 90's, the reaction is often the same.  You're glad that we're still doing what we do, singing songs that make you feel good, make you cry, or make you laugh and dance and celebrate. The four of us are beyond glad that we still have this opportunity. We feel stronger than ever as artists, friends and collaborators, and we have all of you to thank for your love and support all of these years.  Bring on the USA and the UK! Your Barenaked Ladies are ready to rock. See you out there... (Photo below by Alison Taylor, First Canadian Place, 3/23/10)