American Idols Live – Ontario, CA – 07/17/09

YEAHHHHH, another concert! Thanks MJ!

Headline date is wrong, should say July 17

It feels as if my concert day was alooooong time ago. I want to go again.

Everyone is saying the signals are crap at the venue so there may not be many tweets tonight.

idoltourbenches: Mischovanna from semis is sitting near us, haha. She was my favorite girl during top 36.
3 minutes ago from TwitterBerry

ETA: Sarver is just getting started with his set.

This seems like the worst cell cast yet, not even worth trying to listen

another twitter to follow:

heatherberg:

#People are screaming for Kris on the screen! And I see a few Danny signs. Not as one sided as last night should be good!#6 minutes ago from TweetDeck

I’m not going to even try to listen to the cellcast except for Adama and Kris unless I hear the sound is decent. The horrid ound just gives me headaches

Oh new post and BubbleTweet is here. And Adam looks good in the trucker hat. I blame this morning unfortunate lack of pretty on those BluBlockers on crack he insists on wearing. My crusade against them continues.

From all the Tweets from the people there and the idols, small place, bad dressing rooms (as per Sarver) and pretty empty.

Well maybe that means that if YouTubes are made, less people shrieking. Bright side.

while im getting a headache from this cellcast i have been looking for that new fox commercial that aired during so you think you can dance about two weeks ago i believe. it featured mary murphy screaming and kris winning…if anyone knows where this is at i would be really grateful. thanks!

adam looks gorgeous in that hat…well hes just gorgeous in any hat.

oh my he’s scrumptious

I can’t find the link to the cellcast for tonight. I go to rickeys site and there is no link whatsoever nor is there one on his twitter. Maybe its a good thing since you can never hear it anyway.

Think I will wait for photos and videos. Plus the person KrisTogether who is tweeting may have some fun and interesting tweets since she’s got backstage access atleast I am assuming that since she has connections. Dang how I wish I had some connections. When I was a teenager I worked at a concert venue and it was so cool meeting the musicians. How I wish I had that access during AI.

haha.. I thought Adam looked good in the hat too.

He does look great in the hat. In the pictures at the Ford place, I hated the hat, methinks I really hated the sunglasses.

Rickey’s cellcast

http://www.blogtv.com/People/KidFlash

deleted. Someone beat me to it.

Well maybe that means that if YouTubes are made, less people shrieking. Bright side.

Good point!

I lurve Adam in that ballcap …….. :wub_tb:

Where is the cellcast, I don’t see it on Rickey.

He does look great in the hat. In the pictures at the Ford place, I hated the hat, methinks I really hated the sunglasses.

I never thought I’d say this because 99.9% of the time Adam can do no wrong in my eyes, but I really want to take those sunglasses and smash them to smithereens.

This is the most quiet concert of the tour. Almost no one on twitter.

Am I the only one who got all tingly when Adam touched his lips in that bubble tweet? Geez, I’m old enough to be his mother so I shouldn’t be getting all fangirly.

Well we always have Michael:

michaelsarver1Ontario is loud and on fire tonight. I really enjoyed my set tonight.
3 minutes ago from TwitterFon

Oh my am I the only one who had to watch that bubbletweet 2 or 3 times because the first couple of times I didn’t remember what he said. I was too focused on looking at him. He was looking so cute and then the end when he does that with his mouth….those lips. ‘sigh’

heatherbergScotty same jokes lol
half a minute ago from txt

By the time Scott gets to me — 8 more days!! — , people will be able to say the jokes with him!!

I guess lots of empty seats? Maybe I should have gone, ut I’m still pooped from last night.

Michael tweeted. His set is over:

#Ontario is loud and on fire tonight. I really enjoyed my set tonight.#2 minutes ago from TwitterFon

Earlier today he tweeted:

#So we go to do meet and greets and come back to a dressing room that smells like a toilet full of… well you know. Not good.#about 3 hours ago from web

Eww! That’s not good!

idoltourbenches: 3 lil songs and then you know what…… ps- tequila makes this extra fun times
1 minute ago from TwitterBerry

So who’s performing right now? I can’t understand any of it. This has to be the worst cellcast I’ve heard so far but then again I haven’t listened to the past few shows.

I knew I should have just skipped it.

By the time Scott gets to me ‘” 8 more days!! ‘” , people will be able to say the jokes with him!!

Haha, you should yell out the joke to him before he starts!

This arena sells out all it’s MOR and Country concerts. It should be the first place with a Kris-Danny crowd. If Adam gets a great response here, I will be very pleased.

How is it that I hated the hat when he was wearing it earlier in the morning, but in this latest bubble tweet Adam looks super hot.

shadow-rider: Lil is on stage right now.

I agree on the hat in the bubble tweet. I really think it is those GLASSES. If I ever get a chance to talk to Adam, it may be the first thing I say.

Thanks Pam.

I guess it was Scott who was singing when I was posting or typing anyway.

I can make out the words no one so I figured Lil was one now which meant that was Scott gargling in the back before.

^^^Your welcome.

KrisTogether: awesome crowd so far..pretty much standing at some point for everyone
1 minute ago from mobile web

idoltourbenches: I think the tequilas getting to me because I started singing my heart out to no one and I don’t like that song D: twitpic stiill not workin
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Is the place on fire???? It sounded there for a few seconds like the entire place was screaming and running for the door.

heatherberg: http://twitpic.com/aq24y Megan, lil is on now single ladiesssss
less than a minute ago from TweetDeck

Am I the only one who got all tingly when Adam touched his lips in that bubble tweet? Geez, I’m old enough to be his mother so I shouldn’t be getting all fangirly.

im old enough to be his mother as well, and i feel the same way. so i guess we are all nuts hahaha

idoltourbenches: Anooooooooop
half a minute ago from TwitterBerry

Q3
Jul 17th, 2009 at 10:46 pm

I agree on the hat in the bubble tweet. I really think it is those GLASSES. If I ever get a chance to talk to Adam, it may be the first thing I say.

Haha Q3……If you ever get the chance to talk to Adam, believe me, that will be the last thing on your mind! :jittery_tb:

KrisTogetherlots of love for @anoopdoggdesai..awesome!
half a minute ago from mobile web

Yep, even in this not perfect cellcast, heh, you can the screaming for Anoop.

hehe Q3. Yep, I think we posted it about the same time.

Haha Pam — 2 great minds!

michaelsarver1So we tried to kill the smell in our dressing room with a candle and ended up catching stuff on fire. LOL. Wow, we can not be trusted.
less than a minute ago from web

Well last night I couldn’t keep up with all the chatter and tonight is DEAD … no tweets!! Even worse than Salt Lake.

edited.

Hee…..Michael is being pretty amusing tonight! Note: if you get a meet and greet, go prepared with air freshener! :lol_ee:

Re the quiet venue – I am an Easterner and embarrassingly vague about California geography – perhaps the folks who would have gone to Ontario – wherever that is? – decided to go the extra miles to Staples since it is a hotter venue and people expected Adam’s friends to be there. Just a thought.

KrisTogether: @mgiraudofficial is killing it! he rocks!
1 minute ago from mobile web

Even with the crappy cellcast Matt sounds great.

edit: this is offtopic. stick to talking about the show

Matt’s got the crowd again. Will someone please give this guy a record deal. I think he’s the stelth star of AI8!

KrisTogether: sing to me Matty! *sigh* he’s incredible! sooo good live!
1 minute ago from mobile web

heatherberg: Matty G! nooooooop was awesome!
3 minutes ago from TweetDeck

Matt’s got the crowd again. Will someone please give this guy a record deal. I think he’s the stelth star of AI8!

Me too! Maybe Lindsay and Samantha have some connections and will help him out being as 19 seems to have no interest.

Ooooo a soundtrack!!!! :jittery_tb: That would be so cool. It’s interesting that he even mentioned it. I hope it means it’s a done deal!

I’ve always been a fan of Matt’s but I didn’t think he was as strong as some of the others on the show. I beleive it had to do with the whole competition/being judged thing because watching him perform live on tour as opposed to the show was completely different. He was amazing and I fell in love with him all over again. He definitely has some major talent and I hope he gets a record deal before this tour is over. It would be a shame if he doesn’t.

Here’s Matt. Looks pretty full from this angle. Of course, the guy taking the pic says he’s in the 2nd row.

Entertainment for intermission — a very nice video of Starlight from LA:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlJcKY9B_Xc

KrisTogether: I think Im officially in love with @giraudofficial. Damn that was good!
less than 20 seconds ago from mobile web

Reminder:

PLEASE keep this thread on topic!

I’ll be deleting off-topic posts. if you’re bored with parts of the concert that don’t include your favorite, come back later.

Well atleast the cellcast is a little better. Still crappy but a little better. I can actually hear words at times. Atleast I heard a little bit of Matt. I hope the second half can be heard.

Matt’s got great stage presence…but his weakest song of his set is the most contemporary one. That was his problem during the show, too. Can he do contemporary stuff without sounding like his just apeing the original?

Two other twitter that are there (at least I think so)

http://twitter.com/tkttjcccpgflu
http://twitter.com/pecom_audiofile

The last one seems to be doing a live blog too:

http://blogs.pe.com/music/2009/07/live-idols-megan-scott-and-lil.html

Q3,
I think people in Ontario are enjoying themselves and have forgotten about us. That’s why we are not getting the tweets. Haha.

I am getting the feeling that Adam has made it his personal mission to crack Kris up during DSB with something a little different each night. I look forward to what he’s going to do tonight – and each night if he continues to do it. These are the spontaneous moments that make each show unique.

kradamour Jul 17th, 2009 at 11:08 pm

Re the quiet venue – I am an Easterner and embarrassingly vague about California geography – perhaps the folks who would have gone to Ontario – wherever that is? – decided to go the extra miles to Staples since it is a hotter venue and people expected Adam’s friends to be there. Just a thought.

The concert venues are approximately 43 miles apart, but here in the L.A. area with the amount of people and traffic it can seem like a lot further. A lot of people were saying they didn’t want to deal with Downtown L.A. and decided to go to Ontario instead.

Intermission time

Ontario CA sounds really familiar. I was in San Bernardino in grade school. I went to St. Anne’s Catholic School.

Is Ontario anywhere near there? I think maybe my dad lived there as a kid. I don’t know…. I’d rather ask you guys than google it.

That photo of Matt is from tonights concert? Wow thats fast posting. I’ve never been to the Ontario venue so maybe this place is small. It seems the seats up top are filled but thats near the stage. The seats in the far back may be empty. In Sacramento the high seats way in the back were not filled but close to the stage were.

From the cellcast it seems that whether its full or not the crowd is loud and getting into the concert which is always good.

idoltourbenches: I love those boys way too much.
less than 5 seconds ago from TwitterBerry

Thanks, Adamland. You really helped me to picture this. I have been to San Diego and San Francisco, but apparently LA is in a league of its own.

idoltourbenches: I just talked to mischovanna for a second and she’s adorable
2 minutes ago from TwitterBerry

People were having trouble getting a siignal from the arena and couldn’t twitter. Now there are bunches of people back on.

heatherberg: Intermisson. I’m tiredd! *yawn* getting lots of good pics!! Amazing!
less than 10 seconds ago from TweetDeck

you know what? it seems like the smaller crowds are more “loving” – I don’t know how to accurately describe it. It just seems like the smaller ones tend to love everyone and get up for people, while the bigger crowds don’t. or maybe it’s just the people?

I have lived in LA off and on for years, and still live there part time. I think about it as the world’s largest collection of villages. A bunch of villages with a lot of traffic and physical barriers (mountains and water). People from West LA rarely go to Glendale CA (20 miles east) and Ontario is a whole other country form LA — in the “country” of Orange County not Canada. When I’m in LA I live in Malibou and rarely go east of the 405 (about 5 miles from the coast) or south of the Los Angeles airport. And I would never even think of driving to a concert in Ontario — it might take 2-1/2 to 3 hours to get there. You might as well fly to Tulsa.

A blog from pecom_audiofile
http://blogs.pe.com/music/2009/07/from-fans-at-the-show-tonight.html

She talks with the fans before the show, all Adam fans…

pecom_audiofile (Vanessa Franko): AUDIO FILE BLOG: Anoop, Matt, group song #1: Anoop really had crowd support. Go Anoop. I’m just .. http://bit.ly/43Svg
less than a minute ago from twitterfeed

For all the talk of there being empty seats in Ontario, looks pretty full in this picture:

Filmfreak86:

http://twitpic.com/aq7ai Thats the best I can do with my cell. American Idol concert.

heatherberg: Enough of these videos lol! I’m happy to see my pocket idol bb squish! And father gokey and glambert!
1 minute ago from TweetDeck

hmm, yeah it does look pretty crowded so I’m just thinking that the second floor is probably empty?

and haha to the person who said father gokey!

Matt’s got great stage presence’ ¦but his weakest song of his set is the most contemporary one. That was his problem during the show, too. Can he do contemporary stuff without sounding like his just apeing the original?

I guess this doesn’t make sense to me? With his own music it will be original so who would he be aping? And actually he sounds a lot different than the Fray. Besides there is not much that can be done with that song. I love the Fray but that really isn’t one of their best songs. I wonder if people are really just not liking the song rather than Matt singing it. Besides look what Matt did with Part Time lover. He took a terrible very old song and breathed new life into. Not to mention what he did with So Small which is also a new song. Matt is a musician he is not a karaoke singer. His CD will be amazing!

Matt’s got the crowd again. Will someone please give this guy a record deal. I think he’s the stelth star of AI8!

I know right? It saddens me that no one has offered Matty G a deal already.
He’s been killing it on tour. Great potential.Still praying here something great happens for him.

Q3 Jul 17th, 2009 at 11:38 pm

I have lived in LA off and on for years, and still live there part time. I think about it as the world’s largest collection of villages. A bunch of villages with a lot of traffic and physical barriers (mountains and water). People from West LA rarely go to Glendale CA (20 miles east) and Ontario is a whole other country form LA ‘” in the ‘country’  of Orange County not Canada. When I’m in LA I live in Malibou and rarely go east of the 405 (about 5 miles from the coast) or south of the Los Angeles airport. And I would never even think of driving to a concert in Ontario ‘” it might take 2-1/2 to 3 hours to get there. You might as well fly to Tulsa.

A perfect description of what it is like to live here Q3! I tell people that you don’t live in L.A., you just exist in L.A. Now if you are like Adam and work and live in the same area then your life is very different, but the majority of people are so far apart from their co-workers that it is hard to make plans to do things with people.

idoltourbenches: Ramiele just now walked by!
2 minutes ago from TwitterBerry

This is a small venue — 11,089 for concert — but the upper level is about 2/3 – 3/4 full so that’s not bad. The upper deck, stage sides are mostly empty.

pecom_audiofile:
Allison is rocking a guitar to Pink. I think there might be a wind machine. #americanidolslive
less than 20 seconds ago from TwitterBerry

kradamour Jul 17th, 2009 at 11:26 pm

Thanks, Adamland. You really helped me to picture this. I have been to San Diego and San Francisco, but apparently LA is in a league of its own.

You are welcome and L.A. in indeed in a league of its own.

iluvai Jul 17th, 2009 at 11:23 pm

Ontario CA sounds really familiar. I was in San Bernardino in grade school. I went to St. Anne’s Catholic School.

Is Ontario anywhere near there? I think maybe my dad lived there as a kid. I don’t know’ ¦. I’d rather ask you guys than google it.

It is about 25 miles east of Ontario.

pecom_audiofileAllison’s cover of Cry Baby gives me goosebumps. #americanidolslive

Lynnemarian rock on Allison..

tkttjcccpgflu It’s difficult to tweet while talking on the phone. Bb hbic is amazing!less than 5 seconds ago from txt

pecom_audiofile Allison is rocking a guitar to Pink. I think there might be a wind machine. #americanidolslive1 minute ago from TwitterBerry

leeaundra
I am getting the feeling that Adam has made it his personal mission to crack Kris up during DSB with something a little different each night. I look forward to what he’s going to do tonight – and each night if he continues to do it. These are the spontaneous moments that make each show unique.

Oh, I hope so. Watching the two of them laugh together is joy. It will also give me something to look forward to, since I don’t see them until September 9, and there won’t be much freshness left in the show at that point. I try not to watch too many vids, but I can’t help watching the ones that people say are good quality.

pecom_audiofile:
Allison’s cover of Cry Baby gives me goosebumps. #americanidolslive
1 minute ago from TwitterBerry

Rickey will wear a plaid shirt for Kris set

I find it interesting that in the earlier shows, there seemed to be a lot of praise for Anoop and in the more recent ones, the tide seems to have shifted in favor of Matt. It could be that Matt’s first song is so energetic and memorable (and maybe his stage presence is improving) that the overall final impression is a positive one.

leeaundra
I am getting the feeling that Adam has made it his personal mission to crack Kris up during DSB with something a little different each night. I look forward to what he’s going to do tonight – and each night if he continues to do it. These are the spontaneous moments that make each show unique.

I think that Adam’s mission is to get Kris to loosen up and dance during DSB. And my guess is he will get his way in the end. At least Kris laughed about it in LA. That’s progress!!

Thanks Adamland! I’m like Ontario, Ontario????, I know that place!!!! …. just about to google it. So thank you again!!!

Rickey will wear a plaid shirt for Kris set

awwwww. I love the pink wig he is sporting for Allison’s set now. LOL

Some Adam fans wondered down to Ontario from LA:

sista_christaaWhere am I?! I hear coyotes and crap outside!! Adam save me!! Lmao.
half a minute ago from TwitterBerry

Danny’s getting good response.

KrisTogetherallison just rocked our faces off! lots of love for @dannygokey. he’s doing awesome!
less than 10 seconds ago from mobile web

Last tweets about Allison:

_Slamma_ allison is a fucking rockstarr LOVE her

LynneMarianbarracuda was made for you… sing it Alison!!! woo hoo

yongchavezLA Amazing allison!

LambertLover22 MY COMMENT ON ALLISON = STANDING O!!!!,Danny gokey = Bathroom break

LambertLover22 BARRACUDA!!! wow this girl is badass like really…I’M A FAN FOR LIFE THATS FOR SURE

LambertLover22 cryyyyyyyy babyyyyyyyyy Time to bawl my eyes out like a lil baby =’(

LambertLover22LADIES AND GENTLEMEN ON YOUR FEET FOR THE ROCK GODESS ALLISON IRAHETA!!! *gets on feet*

Danny’s getting good response.

Yes he is. It seems that just about all of them so far have gotten really good responses tonight.

sista_christaaWhere am I?! I hear coyotes and crap outside!! Adam save me!! Lmao.
half a minute ago from TwitterBerry

Hee…..I think some folks need to venture out more!

LaurelG Jul 17th, 2009 at 11:54 pm

I find it interesting that in the earlier shows, there seemed to be a lot of praise for Anoop and in the more recent ones, the tide seems to have shifted in favor of Matt. It could be that Matt’s first song is so energetic and memorable (and maybe his stage presence is improving) that the overall final impression is a positive one.

Last night there was something about Anoop’s set that seemed off and I still can’t put my finger on it, but to me it did affect how I felt about his set and ended up liking Matt’s more to my surprise.

pecom_audiofile:
Danny Gokey has people up and dancing. #americanidolslive
2 minutes ago from TwitterBerry

heatherberg:
Gokey bb!!!!!
1 minute ago from txt

pecom_audiofile:
The ladies love when Danny Gokey dances. #americanidolslive
half a minute ago from TwitterBerry

LynneMariandanny can sing rascall for sure! 1 song away from Adam..
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_Slamma_dannys is making me teat up “what hurts the most” soo beautiful
less than 20 seconds ago from txt

yongchavezLATotally seeing danny in a new light now after talking to him earlier.
half a minute ago from TwitterBerry

KrisTogetherHaha major screamage when @dannygokey stripped off his jacket!
1 minute ago from mobile web

KrisTogether: Haha major screamage when @dannygokey stripped off his jacket!
1 minute ago from mobile web

idoltourbenches:
Oh danny…..
2 minutes ago from TwitterBerry

pecom_audiofile The ladies love when Danny Gokey dances. #americanidolslive
less than 10 seconds ago from TwitterBerry

Sermon time — I really think Danny should rethink this part of his act.

KrisTogether:
holy hell @dannygokey has a lot of fans here!
less than 5 seconds ago from mobile web

Ontario won’t know what hit it in a couple of minutes after Adam hits the stage…

I agree on the boots!!

Slamma_Danny’s last two song were abs. beautiful.
less than 20 seconds ago from txt

yongchavezLAWhat hurts the most was really good. I really hope he loses those electrician boots though.
1 minute ago from TwitterBerry

KrisTogetherholy hell @dannygokey has a lot of fans here!
1 minute ago from mobile web

LambertLover22Danny’s doing a speech

The cellcast is coming in better. I can actually understand Danny. I’m thinking that it will get all crappy in a couple minutes.

It always does — WLL is too much raw poer for a cell phone!!

Its ADAM time!!!!!!!!! :jittery_tb:

pecom_audiofile:
Uh oh. It is time for Adam. It is loud in here. #americanidolslive
half a minute ago from TwitterBerry

You are so right Q3

WLL underwater on the cellcast!! Really aweful!

Audience is really loud tonight!!

yongchavezLAI’m getting deaf. Must be ADDDDAAAAAMMM!
half a minute ago from TwitterBerry

LynneMarianwhole lotta love… go adam go!!!
less than a minute ago from mobile web

LambertLover22HOLLY HELL THE ROCK GOD IS IN DA HOUSE PPL OFF YOUR FEET RIGHT NOW!!!!!!!!!!! THE CROWD IS GOING NUTS!!
2 minutes ago from TweetDeck

LynneMarianADAM!!!!!
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shadow-rider Jul 18th, 2009 at 12:15 am

Its ADAM time!!!!!!!!! :jittery_tb:

God, I’m having flashbacks to last night – I wanna be there!!!

@Q3 – once you see and more importantly FEEL WLL live you will understand why the cellcast goes haywire. It is extremely loud and powerful. The videos really can’t capture it.

pecom_audiofile:
Gotta love that Adam opens with Whole Lotta Love. Rep Zep, that’s my philosophy
half a minute ago from TwitterBerry

Starlight!

He said Baby this time didn’t he? I think thats what I heard but then again the sound is so crappy.

I’m wondering if it sounds so horrible during Adam because the person holding the phone is bouncing all over the place or going nuts to the point of affecting the sound. Just wondering what they are doing during his set. I’m sure they are not sitting still trying to get the best reception.

heatherbergDear Adam that mic stand is obscene lol
less than a minute ago from txt

LambertLover22HE SAID BABY!!!! THATS WHAT I HEARD *tries to hold on so i can catch slow ride*
less than a minute ago from TweetDeck

Yes, it was Baby tonight — that means San Diego should be “woman”.

heatherberg:
Dear Adam that mic stand is obscene lol
1 minute ago from txt

pecom_audiofile:
The crowd is crazy for Adam. Soooo can’t hear. #americanidolslive
2 minutes ago from TwitterBerry

Q3 wrote: I think that Adam’s mission is to get Kris to loosen up and dance during DSB. And my guess is he will get his way in the end. At least Kris laughed about it in LA. That’s progress!!

I think that is the ultimate goal, but I think Adam will settle for making him laugh for the time being. Kris is a decent little dancer (I’ve watched that disco week group number rehearsal many times and he’s quite good in it) – I’d love to see Kris dance a little more during his set (though that would be difficult since he’s playing an instrument in each number) and the finale. Adam did make Kris laugh with a dance move a couple of concerts ago too – they are beginning to blend together.

I am curious to see what happens tonight. I like impromptu differences in concert performances – keeps it fresh.

So Phoenix should be?????

LynneMarianok.. adam is amazing! what a showman! audience on their feet the whole time
half a minute ago from mobile web

KrisTogether@adamlambert is rockin the place as usual
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LambertLover22starlight

Mad World

Mad World even sounds good on cell tonight!

KrisTogetheryay! Mad World! my favorite
less than 20 seconds ago from mobile web

LynneMarianmad world!!!! go adam
less than a minute ago from mobile web

LambertLover22Mad world

ROFLMAO::

HannaBec: Someone said listening to Adam Lambert, they are having a standing ovulation. hahahaha

rkweblog: oh my…did Adam Lambert just really do that to his mic stand?

Did Adam said “woman” or “baby” tonight during WLL?

KrisTogether:
yay! Mad World! my favorite
half a minute ago from mobile web

pecom_audiofile:
Not a big fan of his Muse cover. Loved the Zep cover, though.
2 minutes ago from web in reply to rkweblog

LynneMarianok adam .. solo tour… I’m there!!
less than 10 seconds ago from mobile web

Me too!

Rickey is cracking me up.

And he keeps showing that finger to lips motion.

CindyM Jul 18th, 2009 at 12:22 am

So Phoenix should be?????

You can’t be sure – he said Woman in both San Jose and L.A., so S.D. and Phoenix could be either one. He sure loves to keep us guessing.

Slow Ride introduction

HannaBec: Someone said listening to Adam Lambert, they are having a standing ovulation. hahahaha

OMG LOL

Emo hair tonight!

heatherberghttp://twitpic.com/aqe44 Adam! He’s hard to photograph cause of his lighting but I’m trying!
half a minute ago from TweetDeck

yongchavezLAI wish I could touch his anime hair.
less than a minute ago from TwitterBerry

Thanks adamland, I can’t believe I’m obsessing over a WORD!

LynneMarianadam and alison… slow ride … working the crowd!!!
1 minute ago from mobile web

LambertLover22SLOW RIDE!!!!!!!! OH MY HECK I’M GONNA PASS OUT,HOPE THE ROOF DOESNT COLLAPSE FROM THE SCREAMING! WOOHOOOOOOO
1 minute ago from TweetDeck

My prediction is Woman in SD and Baby in Glendale, AZ

The crowd is really loud — Life on Mars!!

I’ll be happy with either, I’ll adore it whichever way he sings it in Glendale. :wub_tb:

CindyM Jul 18th, 2009 at 12:27 am

Thanks adamland, I can’t believe I’m obsessing over a WORD!

After last night I can perfectly understand. Well I have preferred the Baby cause I hate to be called “woman” but when he said that long drawn out “Wo…maaaa….an” last night I melted into a puddle right then and there.

You can always tell when Adam takes off his jacket. Always fun to try and spot it. Along with guessing, “woman,” or “baby.”

LynneMariannot sure what song this is…sounds like a musical
less than 20 seconds ago from mobile web

Ha!

CindyM….you know its anyone’s guess with that boy. The one thing he’s not is predictable. I wouldn’t be surprised that at some point during the tour he says something other than baby or woman.

# LynneMariannot sure what song this is…sounds like a musicalhalf a minute ago from mobile web

yongchavezLAAllison doing the adorable dino flailing in front of me on slow ride.half a minute ago from TwitterBerry

LambertLover22THE CROWD IS GOING ABSOLUTELY FREAKING NUTS FOR ADISON….TIME FOR LIFE ON MARS NOW1 minute ago from TweetDeck

KatieD80 I didn’t vote for Adam because I was such a Danny fan but @dannygokey feel fortunate he was with you in Season 8 because he’s going somewhere BIG!

pecom_audiofile:
Adam is doing a Bowie medley. If he busts out Flight of the Conchords’ Bowie in Space iit would be amazing. #americanidolslive
half a minute ago from TwitterBerry

Deafening screams for the Fame jacket removal!!

KRIS time!!!!

LambertLover22Kris Bb is on!!! Heartless…I love..

Heartless!

Yep and I love his unpredictableness…is that a word?? Got all my stuff packed, leave at 6:00am tomorrow morning and I should be trying to get to bed so that I’m wide awake in the morning. And…I’m at MJ’s reading about the concert…nothing new.

You can’t really hear him because of all the screams. Sounds like Kris is getting lots of love too.

Very funny tweet:

pecom_audiofileAdam is doing a Bowie medley. If he busts out Flight of the Conchords’ Bowie in Space iit would be amazing. #americanidolslive
2 minutes ago from TwitterBerry

pecom_audiofile:
It’s Kris time. He gets a curtain. And his guitar. #americanidolslive
half a minute ago from TwitterBerry

Sounds like a GREAT response for Kris tonight. Awesome.

Yes, Kris is getting a great response too. This crowd was great to everyone tonight!! Very cool!

pecom_audiofile:

# AUDIO FILE BLOG: Idols Live: Adam: I kind of really love that Adam Lambert did Led Zep’s “Whole .. http://bit.ly/GI5he
half a minute ago from twitterfeed
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AUDIO FILE BLOG: Live Idols: Allison and Danny: Nice song choices for Allison and Danny. She gav.. http://bit.ly/cdzuu
half a minute ago from twitterfeed

I wouldn’t be surprised that at some point during the tour he says something other than baby or woman.

He could say HONEY

It’s quite full tonight:

http://twitpic.com/aqf69

LambertLover22I got soul but I’m not a soldier,Rock it Kris Bb =)

It’s quite full tonight:

http://twitpic.com/aqf69

Nice size crowd there. Awesome!

Nice song choices for Allison and Danny.

She gave me goosebumps when she went into Janis Joplin’s “Cry Baby” as her second song and looked like she could front an arena rock band and pack the place on her own with Heart’s “Barracuda.” She kicked off the set with Pink’s “So What?” which is really fun and age appropriate for her. Plus, I think there was a wind machine. Very cool. Very arena rock star.

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“He could say HONEY”

He could save that one for down here in the South, Sugar.

I veto the use of “Honey” in WLL. Robert Plant used both Woman and Baby, so IMO either is OK but nothing else/

idoltourbenchesSo much more fun than no boundraaayssss for sure!
less than 20 seconds ago from TwitterBerry

KrisTogethersorry for all of the screaming! i love kris! and he’s rockin!
1 minute ago from mobile web

KrisTogether:
sorry for all of the screaming! i love kris! and he’s rockin!
half a minute ago from mobile web

idoltourbenches:
So much more fun than no boundraaayssss for sure!
half a minute ago from TwitterBerry

pecom_audiofile:
Really enjoying Kris Allen’s set so far. Kanye and Killers. Good choices. #americanidolslive
2 minutes ago from TwitterBerry

i was just thinking honey is too southern for a california guy—-but i wouldn’t mind hearing it in memphis

cailamurphyUm… Lambert’s taking it a bit too far.
1 minute ago from TwitterFon

cailamurphyUm’ ¦ Lambert’s taking it a bit too far.

haha, i don’t know why i think that’s funny

really, no matter what he says everyone will love it.
he puts so much energy, sexiness, and pure emotion into his whole performance.
I love how he keeps us guessing

CindyM, Safe trip! I’m right behind you, or rather I leave Albuquerque for Glendale early Sunday.

Oh no, Memphis must be Woman. WLL is based on a Mississippi delta blues song and Adam can’t come here as stray too far from the roots of that song. That is “my” concert, and I’m hoping for him to channel Elvis when he finally gets here!!

Q3, I have to agree re “no honey”. It has a totally different connotation than baby or woman – no edge to it at all.
Perhaps it was you who also said that in general you (or another poster, if so I apologize for getting it wrong) you don’t like the term “woman”, you find it offensive. Ditto here, but in some very selective circumstances (like Adam, who clearly is not sexist and is using the word erotically) I can enjoy it.
And actually, with the Adam circumstance “enjoy” is a pretty pathetic understatement…

i was just thinking honey is too southern for a california guy’”-but i wouldn’t mind hearing it in memphis

Tell you what, he can say Honey in Georgia.

I’m just hoping that Lil, Sarver, Danny and Adam pick up a little bit more of a blues vibe when they get here!!

And I think someone needs to take Adam to the “crossroads” to meet the devil. I’ll volunteer!!

zatetic1:

# Lol people are leaving.10 minutes ago from TwitterFon

#
Poor little chris just can’t compete with Adams performance.11 minutes ago from TwitterFon

cailamurphy: Wife/Mommy/Daughter/Sister/Friend/Writer/Lover of Jesus Christ

You can’t please everyone.

http://twitpic.com/aqgl4

I think Mishovanna is rooting for Matt. haha

kradamour Jul 18th, 2009 at 12:50 am

Q3, I have to agree re ‘no honey’ . It has a totally different connotation than baby or woman – no edge to it at all.
Perhaps it was you who also said that in general you (or another poster, if so I apologize for getting it wrong) you don’t like the term ‘woman’ , you find it offensive. Ditto here, but in some very selective circumstances (like Adam, who clearly is not sexist and is using the word erotically) I can enjoy it.
And actually, with the Adam circumstance ‘enjoy’  is a pretty pathetic understatement’ ¦

It was meeeee!

That is ‘my’  concert, and I’m hoping for him to channel Elvis when he finally gets here!

I agree-honey, darling, sugar etc would not give quite the same feel—-i am hoping for WOMAN loud and clear in memphis

Woman>baby>bitches ?

I think Mishovanna is rooting for Matt. haha

I think they went twice to Disneyland no?

pecom_audiofile:

Na na na na na Hey Jude! #americanidolslive
less than a minute ago from TwitterBerry

I wonder if we are going to have a singalong to Hey Jude. #americanidolslive
2 minutes ago from TwitterBerry

cailamurphyUm’ ¦ Lambert’s taking it a bit too far.

I guess they did not dim the stage lights in Ontario !

I think that they are friends. I read somewhere that they knew each other before Idol? I was just looking at the hat though

The audio on this cell cast is probably the worst of all the ones I’ve listened to.

But the crowd sounds like it was enthusiastic the entire show.

And I am so OVER people tweeting about how people leave during Kris’ set. We’ve already determined that a very small % of people actually leave, so why bring it up? Focus on his set and how the people who ARE there respond to it.

Poor little chris just can’t compete with Adams performance.11 minutes ago from TwitterFon

Stupid Twitter person. Kris sounds like people were going crazy for him tonight. Oh and it’s Kris, so whatevahs.

woman, baby, bitches?

haha, if he said bitches i would crack up…some people im sure would be very offended, im NOT one of those people.

but i think he will stick to woman and baby, then again who knows with him lol

pecom_audiofile:

Always end the night with Journey. It makes everything better. Don’t Stop Believin’ #americanidolslive
less than a minute ago from TwitterBerry

alsosuse Megan, sorry sweety, take acting lessons.2 minutes ago from mobile web

alsosuse Finally, a signal!!! DSB! Top 4better than u can imagine!2 minutes ago from mobile web

I am so OVER people tweeting about how people leave during Kris’ set. We’ve already determined that a very small % of people actually leave, so why bring it up? Focus on his set and how the people who ARE there respond to it.

I hear you! It happens at every show every year no matter who the winner is so this isn’t new news. lol

Stupid Twitter person. Kris sounds like people were going crazy for him tonight. Oh and it’s Kris, so whatevahs.

Yeah, definitely Kris was receiving lots of cheers tonight Happy for him:d

Q3, I have to agree re ‘no honey’ . It has a totally different connotation than baby or woman – no edge to it at all.
Perhaps it was you who also said that in general you (or another poster, if so I apologize for getting it wrong) you don’t like the term ‘woman’ , you find it offensive. Ditto here, but in some very selective circumstances (like Adam, who clearly is not sexist and is using the word erotically) I can enjoy it.
And actually, with the Adam circumstance ‘enjoy’  is a pretty pathetic understatement’ ¦

No, that was not me. I live in Mississippi and love the blues. WLL is based on a Muddy Waters song, You Need Love, and trust me, Muddy Waters never called anyone “honey”!!

All I know is, when they come to Memphis, I expect there to be some real blues in their performances because they will be in the land of the Delta Blues — where it all began. Near the statue of Robert Johnson the “grandfather of rock and roll”, Elvis’ hometown and performing in the shadow of Sun Studios and Stax Records.

adamland Jul 18th, 2009 at 12:52 am
It was meeeeee!

So sorry, Adamland! For some reason tonight I have been really focused on your and Q3s posts – sorry for mixing them! You made a really good point and it stuck in my mind but in the wrong folder…

Regarding people leaving during Kris’ set I say if they did its their loss. During my concert I didn’t notice people leaving but then again I was busy watching the boy perform. They also missed the finale group number which is great too.

I’m thinking the few that leave early are not doing it because of Kris and thinking he’s bad but to get to the buses early so they can get a good spot. Again if thats the case they are missing some great moments.

ok ——? chicken dance, head nods, proposals, kris dancing now??? any scoop on DSB——can u tell i follow this every night? I need a life

Saying bitches during WLL???? Now that would make people sit up and notice now wouldn’t it. Hmmmm…he does like to shock people. HeHeHe

@kradamour – That’s O.K.

Really funny tweet — much more guts than I have:

mmadamimadamm@michaelsarver1 Michael, any chance you want to get out of the stinky dressing room and go cellcert Adam’s set to Rickey?
less than 5 seconds ago from web in reply to michaelsarver1

Regarding people leaving during Kris’ set I say if they did its their loss. During my concert I didn’t notice people leaving but then again I was busy watching the boy perform. They also missed the finale group number which is great too.

I’m thinking the few that leave early are not doing it because of Kris and thinking he’s bad but to get to the buses early so they can get a good spot. Again if thats the case they are missing some great moments..

Also keep in mind that there will be some people “leaving” during everyone’s set at one point or another because people need to go to the restroom or they want another drink.

I agree with undercooked. Mostly everyone is still there until the end. I have freakin’ photographic proof! =)

anyways, that tweet to Michael is mean.. but not a totally bad idea. haha

Really funny tweet ‘” much more guts than I have:

mmadamimadamm@michaelsarver1 Michael, any chance you want to get out of the stinky dressing room and go cellcert Adam’s set to Rickey?
less than 5 seconds ago from web in reply to michaelsarver1

I don’t think that tweet is funny.

Smash016 adam lambert comes out about bein gay and his whole concert is a sex show!! how many times can he grab his crap and roll his hips

dsp Jul 18th, 2009 at 1:03 am

ok ‘”’”? chicken dance, head nods, proposals, kris dancing now??? any scoop on DSB’”’”can u tell i follow this every night? I need a life

But, we do have a life – we have been swept away by Adam’s pixie dust and now live in a virtual world where one Adam Lambert is the center of the universe and have acquired lots of new family along the way (insert your favorite Idol in there if it isn’t Adam)!

and ya’ll i was just teasing about using ” honey “

pecom_audiofileAUDIO FILE BLOG: Live Idols: Kris Allen: Kris Allen won “American Idol” and that means he can ro.. http://bit.ly/88tTN

LambertLover22Great Great Show,Have to Admit Adam and Allison got the loudest screams,I’m glad the roof didnt collapse during Slow ride from Screaming =)

Well Michael does tweet during the concert, and he really does do a lot to help fans — seems like more than anyone else. So, I guess it doesn’t hurt to ask.

I just can’t imagine asking anything like!

Sound like this was a really great crowd and concert.

Next stop San Diego — Adam’s second hometown!

I just realized Adam was born in Indiana. Does that mean he has 3 hometown concerts?

LambertLover22 Great Great Show,Have to Admit Adam and Allison got the loudest screams,I’m glad the roof didnt collapse during Slow ride from Screaming =)
less than a minute ago from TweetDeck

One of the things I am loving about this blog is that I am learning a lot about other parts of the country – Q3, your post re Memphis music was quite a mini-lesson! thanks to all for thoughtful posts this evening.

(And dsp, it was a cute tease!)

Well Michael does tweet during the concert, and he really does do a lot to help fans ‘” seems like more than anyone else. So, I guess it doesn’t hurt to ask.

I just can’t imagine asking anything like!

I think Michael has really rehabilitated his image through twitter. He’s made big stides since the “godly way” vid. Yes, he may end up being Adam’s wing man, but he’s got a twitter following now and people are warming up to him.

People leaving earlier are probably just some who need to get home quick and nothing to do with Kris. My niece just handed me a list of why there are no one leaving during Adam’s set:

1. No one leaves during Adam’s set because it is after Gokey. Danny’s fans have just been enlightened and evangelized and will be too polite to leave.
2. No one leaves during Adam’s set because Kris comes after him. All Kris fans have to wait until he is done. They might as well scream with the rest.
3. No one leaves at Adam’s set because those who are Adam’s fans are too busy fainting.
4. No one leaves during Adam’s set because hubby and those who are attending with the woman are too afraid the woman will make a scene of herself. Someone has to stop her from climbing the barrier and jumping on Adam.
5. No one leaves during Adam’s set because the roof might fly off from the screaming and will most likely land on those at the parking lot.

okay, I just need to know if this is true!

omgwtfannie MATT SLAPPED KRIS’S ASS AND I STOPPED FILMING 2 SEC BEFORE IT FML

Animated- haha.. you need to save that blurb and paste it in every time someone tweets that people leave because of Kris (I still think twitter is the devil!)

okay, someone named omgwtfannie tweeted:

#MATT SLAPPED KRIS’S ASS AND I STOPPED FILMING 2 SEC BEFORE IT FML#18 minutes ago from Twitterrific

ok, um….what???

Are Matt and Adam both gonna flirt with Kris the rest of the tour now? An epic battle between Kradam and Kratt?

BiliaM Saw Adam Lambert live – Wow!! A true talent

#MATT SLAPPED KRIS’S ASS AND I STOPPED FILMING 2 SEC BEFORE IT FML#18 minutes ago from Twitterrific

hmmm…want to see this if it’s true

OH for heaven’s sake…I was ready to click off and go to bed (it’s 1:25) but I need to know the answer to the Matt/Kris butt slap.
I would say I need a life but a recent post covered that…

“Are Matt and Adam both gonna flirt with Kris the rest of the tour now? An epic battle between Kradam and Kratt?” I love this post on so many levels! LMAO!

matt slapping kris’s butt?
hhmmm….stranger things have happened this season. lol

_Slamma_Kris and all the idols you sounded so good! well except megan. You sucked!half a minute ago from txt

Poor Megan, she’s really getting slammed in every city, she’s in over her head.

is it sad that I liked Megan? (even though my friend says she can’t sing..) Is it also weird of me to think she can totally improve her whole schtick with a new non-barbie outfit?!!

LOL! Is there a link?? Hope we can see it.

Im sure if adam was last then people would leave to.Everyone mostly leaves to get to the meet and greets.

I’m leaving during adams set to go to the bathroom.

animated—–loved it

Re Megan – I really want to like her, and sometimes I really do. I think she needs some nurturing on smaller stages – she really does seem to be in over her head, as Valentin432 opined – but perhaps this tour will be a “sink or swim” for her, and she will end the tour strong. After all, we are only 9 concerts into the 50-ish total. If not, I hope enough people see her potential that she is offered opportunities to develop as a performer and keep that dream going.

@ adamland

“But, we do have a life – we have been swept away by Adam’s pixie dust and now live in a virtual world where one Adam Lambert is the center of the universe and have acquired lots of new family along the way (insert your favorite Idol in there if it isn’t Adam)!”

Talking about family. Adam has been saying in previous interviews that the top 10 is like “family”. He even mentioned in an interview with LIL on it that it would be nice in the future to have reunions. Everytime i hear him talked about the “family” angle, it makes me believe in him more. Because he is not only talented, he is also kind hearted person. Very sweet!!

This is from RandomPenguin’s twitter

Final thought: Kris DEFINITELY kept the energy in the crowd up! They were loving him just as much as Adam, for sure! 2 minutes ago from mobile web

Ok last two thoughts: 1 wth was up with the background images?! Some of those were awful! Who came up with them??4 minutes ago from mobile web

Suprise of the night for me: @dannygokey! Knew he was talented, but never guessed how great he would be live!!22 minutes ago from mobile web

Kristopher is insanely good. Seriously. I needed his set to be at least 5 songs longer. *sigh* @Krisallen4real makes me happy 23 minutes ago from mobile web

@mGIRAUDofficial I’m in the hall of the arena, & I heard 3 groups of people say stuff like “wow! Matt Giraud should’ve been in the final 2!”25 minutes ago from mobile web

I’m leaving during adams set to go to the bathroom.

How cool to get the whole bathroom to yourself. ~

How cool to get the whole bathroom to yourself. ~

Oh YEAH!Haha

I’m leaving during adams set to go to the bathroom.

How cool to get the whole bathroom to yourself. ~

Nah I’ll be there too…LOL!

ShameonAI Jul 18th, 2009 at 1:44 am

How cool to get the whole bathroom to yourself. ~

Oh YEAH!Haha

But Adam’s voice can be heard all over the venues no matter where you are and some venues have speakers in the bathrooms.

Darn, no updates to butt-gate?
Okay, if I am going to do this again tomorrow night (and I am…), I seriously need to go to bed.
Maybe there will be video proof tomorrow…thanks MJ for facilitating another excellent blogging experience.

aww adam’s friend alisan loves allison:

ali22san@Charmqn i think Allison is brilliant about 6 hours ago from web in reply to Charmqn

might as well leave then nobody will notice people leaving during his set

might as well leave then nobody will notice people leaving during his set

No way would I leave. I would not miss Matt singing and playing the piano for anything even if I have to suffer listening and watching to Adam perform.

RandomPenguin@Charmqn Allison was great! Vocals were great as they were on the show, but her presence was much better than I expected for a 17 year Old3 minutes ago from mobile web

so are you charmqn? or is she just going around asking everyone what they thought of allison?

Just got home from the AI Ontario gig. Adam got a lot of screams but so did Kris. I thought Kris sounded fantastic, especially when he sang Heartless. Plus he rocked out when he played the electric guitar, and of course he played the piano. I went to the concert for Adam and he didn’t disappoint, but I was really impressed with Kris. The naysayers are wrong, he’s gonna be very successful.

I was also very impressed with Matt. He sounded really good, especially when he sang Georgia. We have Indian casinos around here – I have never gone to a show at one of the local casinos, but Carrie Underwood played the local casinos when her career first started. I hope Matt plays locally, I would definitely go. I think somebody should pick him up, he’s cute, has lots of personality and can sing and play the piano like crazy. Plus I enjoy a more intimate venue so would really enjoy seeing him where I can actually see him. (See below!)

Okay, that is the good part, the bad part is our seats were crummy and the Citizens Arena is not the greatest venue I’ve ever been to. The jumbotron screens were not that big, plus they only had two so not everyone could see them all that well. The Idols looked like tiny little dolls on stage so more (and bigger) screens were really needed. I don’t think I’ll go to another AI concert. But that’s just me.

I’ll support my favorites, however, by purchasing their music and videos.

This should probably go in the headlines thread, but I didn’t want it to get lost. It’s an interview Tulsa Today did with Kris and includes some quotes from some of his longtime friends and a man who is the principal base player for the Arkansas Symphony, who instructed Kris when he was in orchestra.

This was an interesting article with stuff like the following:

One of the world’s leading viola players, Allen is also described as a musician that knows what to do with Mozart. ‘That is really part of his overall talent. He can pick up anything and play or sing it,’  Hatch said.

http://www.tulsatoday.com/newsdesk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2053&Itemid=9

AC

is it sad that I liked Megan? (even though my friend says she can’t sing..) Is it also weird of me to think she can totally improve her whole schtick with a new non-barbie outfit?!!

Nothing wrong about liking Megan. She’s got an interesting sound, and when she’s doing the right material, I’m sure she could be a real treat. Unfortunately, more often than not, she’s picking the wrong material. I haven’t heard anything good about her Winehouse cover. Why didn’t someone sit her down in early rehearsals and tell her the cold truth that she needed to pick a different song?

Also, I totally agree that her look for this tour is totally wrong. All during the show she was quirky, a little bohemian, and now she’s Barbie in a cocktail dress. Does not compute. At least not for me.

Here’s a really informative, long (10 min.) interview with the AI tour producer/director. He talks about how the tour is put together from sets and lighting to the rehearsal process, why NoBo got pulled, more about both Kris and Adam, and the reaction when MJ died

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cgj8y3LGNYw&eurl=http://lj-toys.com/?journalid=20128880&moduleid=1145&preview=&auth_token=sessionless:1247896800:embedcontent:20128880%261145%26:&feature=player_embedded

kristogether tweets:

#Im a pocketful of squeeee right now! @krisallen4real told me I gave him the best gift ever! seriousl dead. u should have seen his face!#13 minutes ago from txt

#I gave Kris a vinyl Beatles album and 2 t-shirts. he freaked over the vinyl record#7 minutes ago from mobile web

Now, I don’t really grt the whole let’s give gifts to our favorite Idol thing. But I have to admit, that’s a really cool gift!

Hey guys! Just got back. Haven’t read any comments yet. I don’t know what the deal was. Either they made that venue out of lead or because it’s so new they didn’t get the WiFi up an running yet. There should have been NO REASON why it was impenetrable. It was a fucking bomb shelter as far as wireless signals go. Every time I passed someone with an iPhone, I was like, “Are you getting a signal?” More often than not it was “Barely!”

First impressions: Venue good. Small(ish) it’s made for hockey primarily. I was close enough to the stage to have a good view, but my vids aren’t likely publishable. I had to conserve my battery for Adam and then I was torn between wanting to videotape for my own personal use and saying What the Hell and enjoying the moment.

I’ll go into graphic, epic, miniseries-like detail tomorrow, but bottom line, I totally get what the judges were saying on the first day “on the big stage.” It makes ALL THE DIFFERENCE in the world. Who owns it and who lets it own them. Some had flashes of brilliance and then faded or vice-versa. I really think the top 10 left in the proper order (trade Danny and Allison, though others might disagree) and yes, Megan and Michael.

Maybe it was because she was sick yesterday, but when Megan first came on I swear, my friend and I looked at each other like, “What’s that noise?” I thought they were having a sound-system breakdown. She was coming in REALLY low and sounded bad ‘“ like my 14-year-old nephew singing on Rock Band while his voice was changing and getting over a cold bad. (Not to mention, he doesn’t have a lot of vocal talent … YIKES!)

Oops, I’m slipping into recap here. Will try to resist.

Bottom line: Adam is better than you can even imagine. My friend was totally indifferent to him at first, (she was a Danny fan, but very casual viewer). Adam blew her away. The audience was on their seats for his entire set. I also thought Kris, Allison, Matt and Danny were also MUCH better than I imagined. (I could still give several notes to Danny, but I won’t, right now.) They OWNED their sets.

I have to say Matt impressed me the most out of the first group. He TORE UP his first song ‘“ energy, swagger, power, fun … he was working all of it.

I know a lot of people liked Anoop; in all honesty, I have to say, “Meh.” The real problem was starting off with a ballad ‘“ hard to recover from that.

There are details to go into, but you can see how it all broke down and it broke down in (MOSTLY) the right way.

FUN SHOW!!

I’m watching E! News right now and they just had a clip with Adam and Kris talking about what happened to Megan last night. Adam was in his hat and glasses.. was surprised to see them pop up on the show.

I’m leaving during adams set to go to the bathroom.

How cool to get the whole bathroom to yourself. ~

Thank you Gemini Dolly. I don’t know who originally wrote that, but I will gladly call them a liar to their face. NO ONE, I mean NO ONE was going anywhere during Adam’s set. And if they did, well, they probably would have walked out on JFK’s first inaugural.

No, he was THAT GOOD. Seriously.

And another tweet:

LostTribe #The whole show was AWESOME!!! I think the energy was equal for Kris and Adam; a different energy, but equal.#

Ok, I need sleep. If anyone finds proof of Matt slapping Kris’ butt, please post it.

Looking back through the other posts. (Now that everyone has given up and gone to bed …) I was thinking of you peeps and trying to do my best, but something was UP with the WiFi there. I was wailing on my iPhone to send something out. Bastard ignored me. And I love it so much. We had a bit of a dysfunctional relationship tonight and I hated letting you guys down.

Sorry!

BTW, Ontario is NOT in the sticks. The venue is 5 minutes from Ontario International airport, 35 minutes from downtown L.A. (on a good traffic day) and Ontario Mills (the mall) generates more revenue than any other tourist attraction in CA (yes, more than Disneyland). [That factoid is brought to you by the California Tourism Board.]

Susan M. Jul 18th, 2009 at 3:10 am

Looking back through the other posts. (Now that everyone has given up and gone to bed ‘ ¦) I was thinking of you peeps and trying to do my best, but something was UP with the WiFi there. I was wailing on my iPhone to send something out. Bastard ignored me. And I love it so much. We had a bit of a dysfunctional relationship tonight and I hated letting you guys down.

Sorry!

BTW, Ontario is NOT in the sticks. The venue is 5 minutes from Ontario International airport, 35 minutes from downtown L.A. (on a good traffic day) and Ontario Mills (the mall) generates more revenue than any other tourist attraction in CA (yes, more than Disneyland). [That factoid is brought to you by the California Tourism Board.]

Susan, are you going to Sand Diego tomorrow night? Good luck sleeping tonight. After last night I was up all night and finally fell asleep sometime around 6:00 a.m. I kept remembering all the little details about Adam’s set and his face and oh hell, you know, you just experienced it for yourself.

OK, Kris just tweeted about silly string. Can’t wait to see some videos to find out what thats all about. I wonder was it during one of the performances or after the show at the buses.

My curiosity is going to keep me up. With this and the whole butt slapping thing. Grrrrr!!!!

from twitter:
Also Matt confirmed on video that he slapped kris’s ass.

okay, where’s the video?!!! of the slap, not of him confirming it

@Adamland, YES!! I am going to San Diego and I am so glad I went for it and got tickets. My seats are worse tomorrow, but they were just evaporating on all the sites I was tracking. It sucked, since I was trying to get an individual ticket and no one would break up blocks of two. So I’ll be at the Terrace level, but right above the stage.

You are right though, it’s so funny how as soon as Adam was done, I had this impulse to hit “REWIND,” which ‘“  of course ‘“ I do with every performance of his that I watch. And it was so sad that moment when I realized, “Oh crap, I can’t just hit rewind!”

I do have to hand it to Kris though, he did his own thing in a great way. I mean, who can possibly follow something like Adam? It has nothing to do with Kris’ abilities, which blew away anything I saw him do on the show, but fuck, Adam is unreal.

Susan M. Jul 18th, 2009 at 3:27 am

@Adamland, YES!! I am going to San Diego and I am so glad I went for it and got tickets. My seats are worse tomorrow, but they were just evaporating on all the sites I was tracking. It sucked, since I was trying to get an individual ticket and no one would break up blocks of two. So I’ll be at the Terrace level, but right above the stage.

You are right though, it’s so funny how as soon as Adam was done, I had this impulse to hit ‘REWIND,’  which ‘“ of course ‘“ I do with every performance of his that I watch. And it was so sad that moment when I realized, ‘Oh crap, I can’t just hit rewind!’ 

I do have to hand it to Kris though, he did his own thing in a great way. I mean, who can possibly follow something like Adam? It has nothing to do with Kris’ abilities, which blew away anything I saw him do on the show, but fuck, Adam is unreal.

Did you find someone to go with you down to S.D?

Yep, I gave props to Kris for being much better than on the show and in a completely different way with the exception of Ain’t No Sunshine. The boy really loves the rockier music and it shows on his face and his performance. But, Adam is just effing unbelievable live. Words really can’t describe his performance or his presence. The videos of the previous concerts give you a good taste but he just blows those videos out of the water live. Now I know why Paula and Kara sounded like jabbering idiots when trying to critique him on the show.

Does anyone knows what Kris twit refers to in :

Hope you liked the silly string.

No, I was trying to wait for a few things to happen with SD, but I was even on this StubHub wannabe TicketDisco (which did have some good seats) but they were all disappearing. I had to go for it and there was only a terrace seat that would sell a single. At that point, StubHub only had like two options available.

Yeah, I just read back and saw who originally said they were going to the bathroom during Adam’s set (she was kidding, I think), but if it were true, bitch better be prepared to get flattened ‘“ or thrown off the edge. Now I’m kind of regretting attempting to film it. I don’t think the video will be that good and I should have just reveled in it instead.

Adam needs to open a can of whoop arse on these hackers!

@Adamland, and going on … yes, I didn’t mention Kris (again), he truly was amazing in every way. I enjoyed the hell out of him. And Allison? Forget it! She KILLED.

Susan M. Jul 18th, 2009 at 3:45 am

No, I was trying to wait for a few things to happen with SD, but I was even on this StubHub wannabe TicketDisco (which did have some good seats) but they were all disappearing. I had to go for it and there was only a terrace seat that would sell a single. At that point, StubHub only had like two options available.

Yeah, I just read back and saw who originally said they were going to the bathroom during Adam’s set (she was kidding, I think), but if it were true, bitch better be prepared to get flattened ‘“ or thrown off the edge. Now I’m kind of regretting attempting to film it. I don’t think the video will be that good and I should have just reveled in it instead.

Wow, it looks like S.D. might end up being almost a sell out. I didn’t attempt anything but just soaking up every second of Adam’s performance and I’ll happy I decided to do just that. At least you will have that chance tonight.

Pocket Idol was fantastic of course so was Allie. I for one hope Kris has a lot of the same type of material on his album where he rocks out and not much acoustic.

Regarding Adam’s latest Bubble Tweet today
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYhilLR_rds

It’s incredible that the home page on Adamofficial.com STILL has the hackers’ latest Spam hijacked Tweet on it! Adam has said that that tweet was not from him. Why has it been sitting on that home page for almost 3 days?

That site is a pathetic mess, as has been mentioned here and elsewhere numerous times.. how unfortunate for Adam…

Adam did NOT mention the ADAMOFFICIAL site as being “Legit” in his 7.17.09 Bubbletweet; he only mentioned his “official Facebook and MySpace” sites at being “Legit”…

Imho, that Adamofficial.com site should be closed down til they can get it together and clean it up… AND, again imho, the current so-called “Admins” or “Moderators” should be replaced asap. It is NOT doing your job to leave a Spam Tweet on that home page for days, when Adam has repeatedly said it did NOT come from him!

@dannygokey — Adam hijacker bubble tweet update- http://bbltwt.com/njzgn
6:32 PM Jul 17th

Random notes from tonight:

Anoop wore blue jeans instead of his white pants, and for the second night in a row did not wear glasses during his set (he saved them for the group song).

Allison and Adam were having so much fun on Slow Ride. They both had huge smiles on their faces throughout. And for the second night in a row they gave each other a big hug after it was finished (in the dark). It looked really genuine.

Adam was pretty conservative tonight on WLL. He keeps changing up his vocals and dancing (on all songs). Bowie was completely different tonight. Yesterday was still the best.

I didn’t see any ass-slapping by Matt. Apparently I always miss the good stuff.

Adam by far got the most cheers. Danny second.

I’ll write a re-cap later.

Dear God the crazies at Westboro Baptist Church are planning anti-gay protests at the following Idol concerts:

July 23, Dallas, American Airlines Center
July 24, Tulsa, BOK Center
August 4, Washington, DC, Verizon Center
August 5, Baltimore, 1st Mariner Arena
August 29, St. Louis, Scottrade Center
August 30, Kansas City, Sprint Center

http://www.godhatesfags.com/written/fliers/20090717_American-Idol-Tour.pdf

adamland- that’s all they are- crazies. you know people will ignore them anyways! they spent a lot of money on tickets and they’re not going to be “scared” away.

BTW: Didn’t see any of butt-slap gate.

Adamland, I think Ontario was pretty packed. You cannot see the upper levels from the lower levels, but there were a lot of glow sticks opposite me ‘“  up to the rafters. And trying to go to the bathroom? Forget it. I opted for the bar instead : )

When I was waffling on S.D., I thought I would surely regret it if I didn’t, knew I couldn’t pass up another opportunity to see Adam and it’s his HOME TOWN! It will be OFF THE HOOK!

Though seriously, I can’t imagine it being more enthusiastic than tonight, without people overturning cop cars and burning the venue to the ground. (uh … which we can live without peeps!)

I just got back from the Ontario concert too. I was able to see the show in Oakland last weekend, at Staples last night and again tonight. All were great, but tonight was the best yet. The crowd was really, really having fun. For the first time that I’ve heard, Michael Sarver told everyone to stand up and dance – he said the show was going to be one big party, so turn around and look at your seat, because that’s the last time you are going to see it. People just jumped up at that – that was all the invitation they needed. People were even dancing during Megan’s numbers. People were standing and dancing much more after that than at the other shows I saw (when I was dying to get up and didn’t want to be the only one!)

I think the venue is only about a year old, but it was really hot in there.

In Oakland and at Staples, folks didn’t really get up, stay up and dance until Adam came on near the end. This time, as soon as the second half started and Alison came out, people were up, and the entire floor was up and dancing for Danny’s set. Everyone just stayed up for Adam. At one point, I thought Adam told people to get up and dance, and I thought, “What one person can he be talking to? Everyone is absolutely out of their seats!”

Oddly, more people seemed to sit down tonight during Kris’s set. Not because he wasn’t appreciated – it seemed more like people were worn out from standing so much and being so hot – as if they saw the piano and thought they could finally sit down for a minute. For the first time, I thought I heard Kris telling people to get up, and they did get up again. (That works so well!) It was a great show tonight, in such a crazy place for it.

Not a big fan of nicknames, but I love Pocket Idol. I swear I could just attach a ribbon to his shoulders and hang him on my Christmas tree …

P.I. rocked it though!!

Susan M. Jul 18th, 2009 at 4:08 am

BTW: Didn’t see any of butt-slap gate.

Adamland, I think Ontario was pretty packed. You cannot see the upper levels from the lower levels, but there were a lot of glow sticks opposite me ‘“ up to the rafters. And trying to go to the bathroom? Forget it. I opted for the bar instead : )

When I was waffling on S.D., I thought I would surely regret it if I didn’t, knew I couldn’t pass up another opportunity to see Adam and it’s his HOME TOWN! It will be OFF THE HOOK!

Though seriously, I can’t imagine it being more enthusiastic than tonight, without people overturning cop cars and burning the venue to the ground. (uh ‘ ¦ which we can live without peeps!)

I raced to the bathroom once on Thursday night great planning on my part as I tried not to drink much after 4:00 p.m. and I was not going to risk missing any part of the second half.

Since laid-back L.A. gave Adam such a huge response Thursday night I’m hoping Dan Diego does the same for the hometown boy. He so deserves that.

Does anyone knows what Kris twit refers to in :

Hope you liked the silly string.

I saw the silly string incident! It was after the concert when the idols came out. It was around midnight and the idols all had to leave, but at the very end, Matt and Kris went down the entire line of people at the barricades and sprayed silly string at them. It was hilarious. They looked like they were having so much fun.

All of the idols came out after the show to sign and take pictures. It was great!

The venue looked full to me. The crowd seemed to give a great response to everyone. I was by no means a Danny fan during the season, but I have to admit that I really enjoyed his set. Everyone was on their feet and there seemed to be a lot of Danny fans in the audience and at the barricades. I can also say that Kris got a really good response. I am an Adam fan, and I was not too thrilled about Kris on Idol (kind of thought he was boring), but he really put on a great performance and I really loved it. Go Kradam! I was also surprised on how much I enjoyed Scott’s performance. He was really good. Matt and Scott were really banging on those pianos. They are great piano players. I thought Matt was awesome also. As far as Adam goes, there are just no words. He was amazing. The crowd went wild and everyone stood during his set. It was my first idol concert and I am so glad I went. It was awesome and well worth the money.

thanks for the reviews everyone , two pics from tonight , no video yet

http://i29.tinypic.com/23uwzmd.jpg

http://i27.tinypic.com/2vahxes.jpg

Morning guys, looks like it’s been yet another great night for the idols.
Susan M, thank you for rushing back and updating us.

No vids yet except for this 5 sec one of Adam’s pose at the end WLL from tonight. It’s still worth it though, it’s very close and the boy has awesome moves:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVXvHfdjL9c

Some video from last nite http://www.youtube.com/user/wtfidkgtfo

Good quality vids from tonight

Bowey medley

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAErEnM_YLI

Don’t Stop Believin’ (partial)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8HachI2xkc

WLL

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_dlFv55EWU

Anoop ‘s Mad ( partial)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5r8QPuECNI

Angel78
Jul 18th, 2009 at 5:27 am
Good quality vids from tonight

Bowey medley

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAErEnM_YLI

Don’t Stop Believin’ (partial)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8HachI2xkc

WLL (partial)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XatsBuPRhNc

Anoop ‘s Mad ( partial)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5r8QPuECNI

Thanks Angel78, my search still doesn’t turn up any vids. I don’t know how you did it but I’m very impressed. Thanks again .

You’re welcome guys

Hey Jude ( partial)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZePlR9pXx0Y

WLL was amaaazing tonight. And the Bowie medley is just gorgeous. Does it sound like he slowed down Life On Mars to anyone else but me? I like it.

So when’s the next stop? Tonight? and where? SD?

Dear God the crazies at Westboro Baptist Church are planning anti-gay protests at the following Idol concerts:

I find it interesting that their zip code in Topeka KS is 66604.

Dear God the crazies at Westboro Baptist Church are planning anti-gay protests at the following Idol concerts:

July 23, Dallas, American Airlines Center
July 24, Tulsa, BOK Center
August 4, Washington, DC, Verizon Center
August 5, Baltimore, 1st Mariner Arena
August 29, St. Louis, Scottrade Center
August 30, Kansas City, Sprint Center

Ugh. It says “partial” picket schedule. So I guess that’s not all they have in store.

I find it interesting that their zip code in Topeka KS is 66604.

Kind of funny….but my dad’s area code is 666, and it’s not like he chose it, you know?

Mad World Ontario. Very Close, great visual and audio. Very high Quality.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MKQifDYMnM

Starlight, Also very Very HQ.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9Frvnj2eTQ&feature=channel

Heartless: Very HQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyHUIp_IEW0&feature=channel

I really hope that Adam does not have anything person in his email account that he doesn’t want spread to the masses.

I am so glad I’m not famous.

Indeed leaving early is an Idol crowd thing and is in part due to the family orientation, you have younguns that are already up way past bed time – it happens at sporting events unless the game is very close and even then some people will leave to beat the traffic. Esp in Toronto where half the seats are owned by corporations who hand out the tickets to clients and stuff, they come late, then spend more time at the bar, and leave early – I don’t know why those folks bother…

Every other concert I have been to, people do not leave until they have eeked out the last encore out of the band or artist….but yes Idol is a set program and there is no chance of encore.

Gee anti gay protests, that doesn’t sound too Christian like to me, Jesus said hate the sin but love the sinner, not sure how protesting a concert in any way reflects love – well so nice of them to announce it because then GLADD et al can show up as the counter offensive if they even think this is worth acknowledging.

Don’t the Baptists have bigger fish to fry like all the truly immoral types in Washington DC and on Wall Street?

#MATT SLAPPED KRIS’S ASS AND I STOPPED FILMING 2 SEC BEFORE IT FML#18 minutes ago from Twitterrific

This cracks me up because the blog/journal that coined the phrase Scorned!Matt is going to have fun with this.

Kind of funny’ ¦.but my dad’s area code is 666, and it’s not like he chose it, you know?

No offense to your dad or anyone in Topeka. When I was looking at the church’s “picket schedule” those numbers just stood out to me. Seems more devilish of them than christian-like to me. The website address is disgusting and I think someone should tell them that God loves “everyone!” JMO

Whole Lotta Love; Ontario. Complete. Great Sound and descent visual. If you wanna know what’s it’s like to be at concert with tall people blocking your view,watch this vid. The sound is amazing though.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_dlFv55EWUnel

Oh god, so the crazies will be in KC. I knew it. I’m going to try and be Zen and just ignore them…*deep breaths*

Bowey medley

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAErEnM_YLI

Now that is some video – person looks as though they might have been on the stage with him!!

Someone about half way through says “I think I am going to die” – LOL

Don’t the Baptists have bigger fish to fry like all the truly immoral types in Washington DC and on Wall Street?

That’s the thing. They’re not really Baptists. They’re some fringe group – totally and completely crazy. They’re mostly made up of the Phelps family themselves, from what I understand. I don’t know anyone from a real church that would advocate the types of things they advocate on their website. I mean, really…..praying that military folks will die because it’s God’s punishment on America because of homosexuality? Picketing the funerals of gay people and military folks? Singing songs on video about how happy they are that people are going to go to hell? Totally and completely outside the realm of mainstream Christianity.

The website address is disgusting and I think someone should tell them that God loves ‘everyone!’ 

They have a whole section on their website to refute that idea. They’re really nuts.

*sigh* Poor Adam.

Thanks for the video links! I’ve been trying to not over do it so my concert in August seems fresh, but I just can’t resist the fabulousness that is Adam.

The website address is disgusting and I think someone should tell them that God loves ‘everyone!’ 

They have a whole section on their website to refute that idea. They’re really nuts.

*sigh* Poor Adam.

Poor Adam indeed. I’m sure it will be handled but this is just. sad…..and I thought I had seen it all in Vegas.

Great Adam signing in Ontario

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_Ku2qeGkuc

Brexta wrote:
“I really hope that Adam does not have anything person in his email account that he doesn’t want spread to the masses.”

Brexta, I suspect much will be leaked via “TMZ” or its ilk in the coming days. They pay for ill gotten information. I hope it will not destroy Adam’s reputation and career, but it has been known to happen.

Dear God the crazies at Westboro Baptist Church are planning anti-gay protests at the following Idol concerts:

This makes me so sad. Adam just had such a positively supportive experience in Utah (and he was pleasantly surprised, as he noted it in interviews) so of course, now he’ll have to face this crap repeatedly as the tour progresses.

I tell ya what, all the talk about children and how they might perceive Adam’s performance, particularly WLL? There’s nothing that Adam or anyone else could do on that stage while performing that could be more damaging to a child than these so-called Christians spewing hate and prejudice in the name of God.

If we have the misfortune of seeing/hearing these people at our venue, it will take months if not years to try and undo the damage, in my view. We’re not on the “partial” schedule, and for that, I’m thankful (and surprised.) But, I’m not holding my breath….

One thing to keep in mind about the nutty Phelps family is that because they are so batshit crazy they are a very small group. Generally about 5 or 6 people, rarely more than 10. I saw them last fall in KC when Obama came to speak and everyone just ignored them or laughed at them. They didn’t put a damper on the day and were largely irrelevant. Hopefully it will be the same at the Idol concert.

Well even talking about them or checking out their website is giving them the attention they want. I say ignore.

Went to Ontario last night. Great show and great audience. I think the audience was better than the Staples audience. I’d say the venue was a sellout. It didn’t fill up until the last minute but there were only scattered empty setas. It’s much smaller than Staples, maybe half the size. The audience was really into everyone.
Biggest surprise for me, from both nights, was the Danny Gokey love. At Staples I’d say he and Kris got the same amount, but in Ontario, the Gokey love was second only to Adam. Good for Danny since wasn’t he being “observed” last night by a record label.
BTW, Ontario, CA is in San Bernardino County. It’s not in the middle of no where and it’s not in Orange County. Interesting, my hubby and I ate at a restaurant a few blocks away, before the show, and there were some people there from Las Vegas going to the show, probably a 3 1/2 hour drive for them. I hadn’t thought about it before then, but for Vegas Idol fans, this would have been the closest venue for them.
We had great seats and I took 2 videos but haven’t uploaded them yet. Saw Mishovanna, she’s so pretty! And tall! I think I may have also seen Michael’s wife and kids, but not sure.

your comments are the best part of the entire experience, I love you guys

Good morning everyone! Just reviewed my Adam video ‘“ it’s got NOTHING on the ones posted upthread. I was way too far back and those seemed shot from stage. It’s kind of funny, I tried to be disciplined and not scream into the mic (okay, did it a couple times) and during “Let’s Dance,” I couldn’t help myself. I’m a chronic dancer anyway, so my shaky camera syncs to the song.

I don’t know if I’ll go through the ordeal of uploading and posting because they don’t offer anything more than the HQ stuff already posted, but we’ll see.

Off to write my recap!

BTW, Ontario, CA is in San Bernardino County. It’s not in the middle of no where and it’s not in Orange County.

The Inland Empire has 4 million people — the 14th largest metropolitan area in the US — and most people don’t even know where it is. From the comments on Twitter and on IDF, a few people thought that this show was in Ontario, Canada!

I also think some of the confusion is that a lot of people from Orange Country went to the Ontatio show. That was compounded by a few LA Idol fans who went to this show and were having fun Tweeting about being in the “middle of nowhere”, coyotes, etc.

Dear God the crazies at Westboro Baptist Church are planning anti-gay protests at the following Idol concerts:

July 23, Dallas, American Airlines Center
July 24, Tulsa, BOK Center
August 4, Washington, DC, Verizon Center
August 5, Baltimore, 1st Mariner Arena
August 29, St. Louis, Scottrade Center
August 30, Kansas City, Sprint Center

Thank God, they are skipping my two shows — Little Rock 7/25 and Memphis 7/26!! I guess they were already committed to picketing the B’nai Brith and the Jewish Family Food Bank on those days!

I hate these people!

thanks Mac for the silly strin info

I hate these people!

That! What drives people like that? I don’t get it. What a sad way to live one’s life!

ETA: The family of one of the tour techies was sitting behind us last night. She was talking about the M&G her parents had just gone to and said, “Tonight was so much better than Staples. Staples had 400 people at the M&G.” I turned around and said, “What!!!!!!” She said, yup, they had to do it in groups because the room could not accomodate anything close to that!
Crazy Los Angeles!

Adamland – thank you for the note re the partial schedule of the protesters. It is good to be warned – my out-and-proud gay son and I are going to the concert in Baltimore. He will keep his head high, but I know that it will dim the concert just a bit for him. Knowing in advance will make a big difference. Thanks.

Dear God the crazies at Westboro Baptist Church are planning anti-gay protests at the following Idol concerts:

July 23, Dallas, American Airlines Center
July 24, Tulsa, BOK Center
August 4, Washington, DC, Verizon Center
August 5, Baltimore, 1st Mariner Arena
August 29, St. Louis, Scottrade Center
August 30, Kansas City, Sprint Center

I wonder how Gokey and Sarver will feel about this?

The Bowie Medley I think is Adam’s best to date. The transitions from song to song is perfect and meshes fantastically. Also this video is as if you are right there it is so close. Great!

You will understand now why the protesters in San Jose were NOT Westboro Baptist Church.

Not only are they nutters, but they are media whores as well. They make sure their presence is known wherever they protest.

If the WBC were the group in San Jose, they would have caused a much bigger stink than they did. Their signs alone are so offensive, people notice–there would have been tons of twitters and first-hand accounts.

I’m only mentioning this because both the Advocate and the Examiner are spreading the false story now. Why give these idiots more credit than they deserve .

weareallinnocent, THIS!!!!!!!!!
tolerance is the KEY WORD, I don’t understand this negative energy coming from people – good vibes are so much better Just spread good karma…

At least with them posting their schedule, forewarned is forearmed. They will be able to up security at those shows. Sadly, however, it will get media attention and some fans will no doubt try to engage them. This just basically sucks.

clearone Jul 18th, 2009 at 11:56 am

At least with them posting their schedule, forewarned is forearmed. They will be able to up security at those shows. Sadly, however, it will get media attention and some fans will no doubt try to engage them. This just basically sucks.

Sadly Adam may not do any by the buses signing if TPTB feel it may be unsafe.

You will understand now why the protesters in San Jose were NOT Westboro Baptist Church.

Not only are they nutters, but they are media whores as well. They make sure their presence is known wherever they protest.

If the WBC were the group in San Jose, they would have caused a much bigger stink than they did. Their signs alone are so offensive, people notice’“there would have been tons of twitters and first-hand accounts.

I’m only mentioning this because both the Advocate and the Examiner are spreading the false story now. Why give these idiots more credit than they deserve .

MJ you’re right. The San Jose protesters were not from Westboro but now thanks to the Advocate, Examiner and others giving WBC credit, Idol’s now on Westboro’s radar and picket schedule. It’s amazing what can come out of one wrong tweet!!

Sadly Adam may not do any by the buses signing if TPTB feel it may be unsafe.

I doubt the crazies will stick around until the concert is over. But MJ is right, their signs will be nothing like the ones those people had at San Jose. They will be huge, easy to read, and disgusting. It is so, so difficult to be calm when they are in your face screaming their hateful slogans. The worst is when they have their young children with them, holding their own signs. Talk about child abuse.

Ellie2 – this is so sad
those kids, I can’t imagine some of them being gay…… tragic

I hope someone alerts the Idols to the fact that the WBC nutjobs have scheduled these protests — if they are prepared maybe it will be a little easier. I know they all have Adam’s back, but it will likely still be really hard for him.

WTF is the matter with people like that anyhow? Aren’t TOLERANCE and LOVE supposed to be a big part of God’s/Jesus’ teachings? Did they not get that memo?

thanks Mac for the silly strin info

You’re welcome! The cool thing about it is, the idols had to leave at midnight. The guard told us that. They didn’t come out until about 11:30 and the crowd was so huge. When they announced for them to leave, everyone was so sad. But then all of a sudden Matt and Kris ran with the silly string and everyone got so excited and cheered! It was just a great little ending to a great day!!!!!

I am soooo proud! I took a frickin amazing video with my little camera! It may not quite be ready, but here’s the link! Pay close attention to “every inch of my love.”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwFsn4wiR38

I wouldn’t worry too much about the protesters. Rather, I’d say – bring it on. As someone posted in another thread, for every hater , more new supporters will come forward (well, something like that). America loves the underdog. So it may also be good in the end. I’ll just be positive about it.

Here’s “Starlight” from Ontario. It’s a little shaky at the beginning because I had to move to get the glowsticks out of the picture. But I think the sound is excellent.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGdQI01CGU4

More protesters? Oh great, more frumpy clothes!

Based on the Academy Awards the protestors cannot come on the arena grounds unless they have a permit if the arenas (as is common) are City owned. And if they are “private” than security can escort them off since they could be deemed as trespassing.

Even though many feel that this will be horrible and bad for Adam I am getting the feeling that, at least through the internet and the AI umbrella, that Adam has gotten many to actually stop commenting that he is gay or moved it to the back of their concerns. I feel like the majority of people will just ignore it….it won’t stop a ticket holder from going to the concert and will only make a media splash if people let it and encourage it which I don’t think will happen.

At the Academy awards the protest actually got more people to give a shout-out for support of gays and lesbians. I would hope that people refrain from going to their website, wouldn’t make comments on any blogs that refer to the protest (even anti-protest comments will only spur them on to do more), and will just support the Concert and have a good time.

ilovetexastoast — wherever you were, it must have been right next to me because that’s just how it looked from my seat — sixth row, sixth seat. So fun to see! Thanks!

Great job PattyH. How do you keep the video steady? Is your camera mounted?

I just feel sorry for those kids brought up in such hateful environment – it just breaks my heart

PattyH Jul 18th, 2009 at 1:40 pm

Here’s ‘Starlight’  from Ontario. It’s a little shaky at the beginning because I had to move to get the glowsticks out of the picture. But I think the sound is excellent.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGdQI01CGU4

Thanks Patty. It is a great video. Ok now it might just be me but I don’t hear weak vocals especially not the weakest vocals of the night as VANESSA FRANKO the PE reviewer suggested. Only explanation is the woman is tone deaf or was so blow away by the Alien from planet fierce she went temporarily insane. :blink_tb:

Great job PattyH. How do you keep the video steady? Is your camera mounted?

No, it’s not mounted! It wasn’t easy. It was my second show in a row so I really tried to concetrate on recording. “Starlight” is not so steady because I had to move twice to get arms out my view.

I also have a partial Bowie medley, but it’s all of Fame with great dancing. then my memory card ran out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62yCdHASKhY

Heartless: Very HQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyHUIp_IEW0&feature=channel

Wow, I think this is the BEST “Heartless” I’ve seen posted yet!! Thanks!

Heartless: Very HQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyHUIp_IEW0&feature=channel

Wow great.. This could be a his music video for this song. Wonderful.

Ok now it might just be me but I don’t hear weak vocals especially not the weakest vocals of the night as VANESSA FRANKO the PE reviewer suggested. Only explanation is the woman is tone deaf or was so blow away by the Alien from planet fierce she went temporarily insane.

Weak vocals! Huh? She must be insane. I am a ful blown Adam nut case fan but I think I am objective enough to see the viewpoints of people who don’t like him. But weak vocals is just nuts! Even people who dislike his style, his dress, his rock scream, still admit the guy can SANG!

Another Bowie Medley, complete, great sound, very close.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7yngdY_Fsk

Adam at the barricades:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkuX7YLs9qc

Adam at the barricades, takes a poster from a fan. He’s so incredibly sweet.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_Ku2qeGkuc

PattyH, great job with the vids! Thank you so much for taking the time to film and upload. You have no idea how much internationals like me appreciate your efforts.

Thanks again, you’re a star.

The person who posted that last Bowie Medley from up close is right (in their comments on YouTube). The Idols do make eye contact a lot. I was in the sixth row, and Adam made eye contact with me a few times. Kris did, too, and I got him to smile at least once. I am still feeling that! (Didn’t hurt that I was in a little pocket of people who were either much shorter than me or sitting down. Made me a visual target, and I loved it!)

I was not a Gokey fan during the season, but he sounded great last night and also made eye contact, so I had fun during his segment — stayed on my feet the whole time.

The people around me mostly stayed seated for Allison, but I stayed on my feet. Must respect Michael Slezak’s rocker! (And I love her. She was great.)

The place looked really full to me, and it was HOT in there. Felt sorry for Adam in his heavy leather coat. I think that’s part of why they seemed a little tired by the end.

My phone’s camera sucks. Too much of a wide angle. I was so close, but my photos look tiny and blurry. And my battery was running out, so there are only a few. They’re here, if anyone is interested:

http://www.new.facebook.com/album.php?aid=136583&id=659235265&l=ebb18ffdb1

Also had trouble getting any reception in there. Very frustrating!

Also had trouble getting any reception in there. Very frustrating!

So, if so many people were getting crappy phone reception but mine was great and I played the Triva game to win M&G Tickets???? Who won the tickets? I didn’t! Has anyone heard of anyone who has won those?

PattyH, GREAT job on those videos!!! I’m so jealous you had that great view. I don’t know what the hell was going on with reception there. I was trying to tweet desperately and could not get it to even register with my iPhone. The Idols sounded like they could tweet from backstage and if you could text from the floor, cool, but my phone was completely useless for almost the whole night.

I was using a Palm Pre. Only got internet reception for a total of maybe five minutes in the seats. Could get a weak signal out in the lobby near the windows. I was able to text my husband (who had to sit fourteen rows back), but we’re on the same bill/plan. Don’t know if that helped.

No bras last night, huh? I was waiting for someone to throw something, but they never did.

but at the very end, Matt and Kris went down the entire line of people at the barricades and sprayed silly string at them. It was hilarious.

I’m glad that the original BFFs are hanging out and having fun. Go bromance!

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Here is a video of some of the Idols signing autographs for fans after the concert in Ontario last night. At the very end of the video you can see Kris and Matt running around spraying silly string on the fans.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cA8ErrYxZj4&eurl=http://lj-toys.com/?journalid=20128880&moduleid=1182&preview=&auth_token=sessionless:1247950800:embedcontent:20128880%261182%26:&feature=player_embedded

I am soooo proud! I took a frickin amazing video with my little camera! It may not quite be ready, but here’s the link! Pay close attention to ‘every inch of my love.’ 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwFsn4wiR38

You SHOULD be proud, PattyH, that’s a FANTASTIC video – audio and visual!!! WhooooHooooo for YOU and Thank You!

If you come back (I’m late, I know) I’d love to know where you were and what kind of camera you used? But, regardless, thanks!!

If you come back (I’m late, I know) I’d love to know where you were and what kind of camera you used? But, regardless, thanks!!

I was in the side section closest to the stage, 4th row. It’s just a little Canon SureShot 750 still camera that also does video. I used it also for a Taylor Swift concert (no comments please, LOL!) and took a video of her with John Mayer and was impressed with the audio quality. So, decided to try to film WLL and Starlight. The memory runs out fast though (with video), so i only got those two songs and a partial of the Bowie Medley.