Detroit, MI AI Live! Show – Vagabond’s Recap

Thanks again for the great recap, vagabond.

Cookie is gifted a pirate puppet

Nice pictures Vagabond! Thanks for sharing.

Great recap! Sorry you missed Jason. =(

And with ALL these vids here and on YouTube, how come we dont have one of the GH commercial yet???

I enjoyed your recap Vagabond! Thanks for sharing.

here’s the guitar hero commercial!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=zX4vjrIq6A8

Ummm your sunburn is a reaction to the meds the dr. gave you :cheese1_ee:

Thanks for the recap. You’re awesome with a camera!!!

I loved your recap, Vagabond. Thanks for the pictures also. It’s funny that security only allowed you to take two pictures of Jason from that location. It’s great that they did allow the two pictures. They turned out great. The others did too.

Sorry that you did not get to meet Jason. Maybe when he comes back for his solo tour you will get that chance. Hope so.

With my luck, he will have to do press when they are in Georgia. Hope not.

Sorry you didn’t get to see Jason, he is a true sweetie and I will be buying his CD’s. Sort of sorry I never voted for him! Please just promise me you won’t grab one of his dreads when you see him!

At every venue, I love how much the tween fans scream for David A. It makes it easier for the all the older fans to concentrate on his beautiful voice. I have noticed that there are tons of tweens for Cook and for Jason as well, but somehow that never gets mentioned.

also thanks for posting that picture of the line! i totally found myself.
we must have been standing right by each other cause our pictures are like. the same. lol

Wow I am floored to sign on to MJ’s and find my recap on the front page! (blushes)
Thank you!!!!!

I dont know if it is just me but it seems like DC isnt as nice (for lack of a better work) maybe accomodating to his fans as he was in the beginning of the tour.
Mybe it had something to do with the Chicago incident or something. Dont get me wrong I am a huge DC fan and love him to death and I hope that is he just tired or overwhelmed or something. I would love to be proven wrong- so anybody that goes to any upcoming concerts and gets to meet him let me know how he was. I would hate to think he is starting to become pompous, or to good to those that put him there.

I don’t know if he’s unaccomodating. He does have the most constraints on his time. He IS the American Idol. I was actually at the Chicago concert but I didn’t go out to try to meet any of them. I just feel that they have enough going on right now. I guess I’m not a total fangirl. I’d never dream of imposing myself on them in any way, shape or form. To watch them perform is good for me.

Great recap and photos. The Jason photos are fantastic. At first I thought David was in a bad mood but then I watched other people’s videos and he kept apologizing that he couldn’t stop and take pictures because he only had a few minutes to get through the entire line before he had to do press. I was also sad I didn’t get autographs & pictures of Jason, Carly, or Ramiele. I am quite sunburned, too! I didn’t think it was going to be that hot out there.

AIlover, I don’t think he is pompous at all. The time constraints on him have to be so hard to deal with. I think he is just trying to get to as many people as possible so chatting with people has been cut down.

I really enjoyed your recap vegabond!!!

I am like you gingerly, I am not all fangirly and seeing them in concert is fine with me, but if I had the opportunity to meet them in the right way then most definetly. I am not one to stand in a line with 200 people waiting for them.
Thanks for responding, and you are all right he is probably always trying to hurry and get through everybody and there are just so many people with such a limited amount of time. There are however, those like DA and MJ who really spend their time out there with the fans, and probably if DC could I guesshe would.
I certainly hope that would be the case. I have seen a few videos where he is so rushed and they ask for pictures and he just says that he doesnt have time.
I love DC and dont want to ever think that he doesnt have the time for us because I think he his humble enough and appreciative enough to know how he got where he is at.

You got nice pics of the pritteeee!! Lol. Thanks for the recap.

I’ve seen more than not where he’s taken the time…that’s all I’m saying. I like to look for the best in people.

Where you really see it is where it doesn’t need to be. When he had the certificate of the star named after him and Chikezie said it’s a hypthotetical star and he said, yeah, so am I. That’s absolutely all I need to hear from him to know he doesn’t take himself too seriously

On DC, I feel bad for him because unfortunately because of his other commitments, fan encounters like this will make him look bad in comparison to the other Idols just by virtue of the fact that he is pressed for time. I know that I’ve read recaps of people who feel hurt that he doesn’t come out and then when he does and has only a few minutes to spare, everyone thinks that he is just doing the absolute minimum (i.e., drive-by autograph signings). By being the American Idol, I just think that he’s got more press to do and with his new album that he is working to finish (for which it sounds like he is writing and co-writing most if not all the songs), plus these endorsement deals, he’s probably getting 4 hours of sleep a night, if that.

AIlover, I’ve read so many fan reports from the tour, and DC is nothing but nice and accomodation to his fans. When he has the time, people have said he spends long hours outside, and makes sure that everyone gets personal attention.
But – He is under extreme pressure, he has more commitments than probably anyone else, he has to do more press, he has to fly back and forth from LA, he has endorsements and an album to make. It’s unreasonable to judge him harshly under these circumstances. I think he’s being pulled in so many directions, that fans should be aware of that and avoid making snap judgements.
If he was being rude to anyone, or unpleasant, that’s another thing, but he’s not. All he is, is rushed. The fact that he still comes out in what little time he has and tries to get to everyone speaks volumes to me.

Vagabond, your pictures are amazing – the clarity is incredible!

I have been chomping at the bit because we are driving back down from Detroit to FL by the way of my daughter’s camp in the NC mountains – it has been a long haul – no internet until our stop at a hotel just now.
I will post a few pics outside my husband took but wow that one of Chikezie is wonderful! You got great ones of Jason too – we didn’t have that great of seats – we were in the risers just off the main floor in sec. 126.

I am still on an Idol high 2 days later!

I think DC is just a different personality type than some of the others – a little more anxious and uptight, more aware of everything – he does have that high BP as well. I believe being the winner is a huge burden that the others don’t have. They have nothing to prove and he has to be perfect all the time or people might say he shouldn’t have one. While I wasn’t too impressed with his manner when I met him, I understand it could have just been a stressful day. It sounds like others have found him very accomodating.

And in all honesty, there are a few Idols that you just cannot beat in terms of fan interaction – MJ comes to mind, Chickeze and David A is in a class by himself.

have ‘won’ not ‘one’

One of the few Mj’ers not besotted with DC, but as far as fan interaction I think he’s been incredibly accomodating. I actually think the guys are doing such an incredible job of reaching out. Archie is just a doll and seems to enjoy meeting and greeting the fans far more than I ever thought he would. Michael is just funny and charming as hell. Jason is sweet and his blogs make his fans incredibly happy. Chikeze seems to appreciate this time so much and whenever he is singled out he seems so sweet about it, I hear he gives great hugs too, lol. There truly doesn’t seem to be a diva in this group, male or female. They are just young people making the most of this incredible situation they find themselves in.

I have loved many of the recaps posted here, but this was one of my favorites because it would be like one I would probably write if I get the chance. I have my faves, but I truly appreciate all of the idols this year in some way or other, even that pandering KLC, lol. I mean you gotta use whatever you have at your disposal to set yourself apart. Even the freaking war and the flag.

I wouldn’t be one of the bus fans, it’s a little more committed than I am inclined to be. I do appreciate the effort of those who wait in the blazing sun, and for them sharing this idol experience, and I also appreciate the idols who take the time out of a very tight schedule to do so as well. Kudos to all.

I never meant in anyway to bash DC whatsoever. you all need to know that I am and always will be a huge DC fan- and so obviously i havent been in those lines waiting to see what he is like when there are no cameras. I know that he is very gracious and kind- that is what i like about him, and know that he is under a great deal of pressure.

All i meant was that when that incident happened in chicago- i wonder if it made him more cautious (no doubt) and it just seemed from the last 1 or 2 fan videos i have watched that maybe he just was in a very big hurry to try to get to everyone, whereas earlier in the tour he seemed to have or take a lot more time. I hope that incident didnt ruin it for him or the other fans who havent seen him yet. It could also be that there seem to be alot more fans at each venue. I will say though that DA is awfully busy and he seems to take way more time and not care what TPTB say- LOL. I love DC and the Mavid that they do so I would never say anything bad about him. I want everybody to see the guy that we all know that he is and I hope it never changes.

i totally agree with you elle- this is all new to him and a little overwhelming. His personality is more subdued.
you are right about MJ, DA and chikezie etc. but all the idols are great this year and I bet if i met DC one on one he would be very charming.

Elle,

Where did you meet him- did you stand in line before the concert? Lucky you.

This crew–all of them–are making a point of meeting fans before and after the show in a big way. There are many more opportunities to meet your favorites this year than in year’s past.

As word has gotten out that the Idols are pretty much guaranteed to come out and meet the fans, the fans have been showing up in droves. There are tons of people to get through. In Chicago, the line was 3 deep all along the length of the parking lot fence. And it was hot as hell out there.

I have to say I’m impressed with this crew’s efforts to connect with their fans informally. Don’t forget–they’ve also got those formal meet and greets before and after the show. That’s a lot of autograph signing right there.

These M&G’s have to be a little stressful for all of them, because one off moment or a fan whose expectations aren’t met, and they get badmouthed all over the internet. To be honest, I don’t pay much attention to the nit-picky “so-and-so didn’t smile at me…so-and-so didn’t make eye contact–so-and-so didn’t spend enough time with me” stories.

Just the fact that they are willing to greet the fans at all when they could be do other things…like say oh..NAPPING…is enough for me.

Kind of seems like a damned if you do, damned if you don’t sort of situation. Typically, when DC does press in a city, he struggles to make it out to the buses before the show, because typically, press is done before going out to the buses. But it sounds like he couldn’t make it to the buses after the show, because of needing to fly to LA. So, he probably finagled a short amount of time to do some bus time before press.

Which garnered him a pirate puppet. Which was pretty funny. Thumbs up to whoever got him the puppet.

As an aside, not to take anything away from any of the Idols who have been giving tons of time to the bus lines. Given that the bus signings are not officially required, the fact that the Idols are giving so much of their time when they could be doing other things, or napping, or whatever, is awesome.

Thanks for your thoughts mj- and you are right this group in particular this year are all very nice and love their fans. I especiall love everybody this season. They ALL do make a huge effort for them and that is what impresses me- how long, Jason, Michael, DA etc take with the fans. I know they all really appreciate us.

The fans do come in droves and i am sure that it is quite overwhelming when you step off of a bus and see all those fans throwing things at you to sign etc.
I know that DC has had to say some things to fans who push and throw things in his face. Good for him-that is just NOT cool.

I love DC so much that I dont pay much attention to the nit pickyness either because I would probably never go stand in a bus line to meet them, but I just hope that he didnt get a bad taste in his mouth from some of the unpleasant happenings at past venues. Do you all know what I mean? I hope it hasnt made him more cautious or hesitant to come see all of his fans- and I know that he would do it no matter what- tired or not. I hope to see more fan videos and interations for the rest of the tour especially with DC- those are my favorites.

my setiments exactly folkfan and i never meant to start anything this big- let just say I love all the idols and especially DC- my hero!

I enjoyed the recap, vagabond!

Jason looks like he’s eating ice cream.

Vags!!! Wonderful…and you know why? Well among other things, you gave props to Chikezie AND took his picture. I don’t know if I can stand it! I take it as a personal gift to me, so “THANK YOU!”

OK…what incident in Chicago? A couple of you mention past incidents in reference to David C. and fan interaction. What happened?

Whatever is was, David’s still cool — not to worry. He’s just pressed for time and the girls are all giggly and annoying and he can’t let it show that they are gettin’ on his last nerve.

Hi there…..I completely 100 percent agree with everything MJ said. All the idols were super super nice to the fans when I saw them in Detroit. DC was fast but he also had a bajillion other things to get done. He was still smiling, and laughing, and signing everything people were sticking under his nose! I just think it’s amazing that they even come out there in the first place.

We were pretty lucky in Detroit because the number of people out there pre-show was not huge at all. After the show – that was another story – it was crazy!! By the time we left the venue the crowd was so big it was probably five or six people deep and lined actually down the street. Now you gotta give them props for coming out and dealing with a huge group of people like that.

Thanks to everyone who read my recap, I’m flattered you liked. it. If you want to send me to more shows I’ll write more! LOL!!
Have a great weekend everyone.

I have tried posting pictures but it’s not working.
Can someone help me?
Thanks!

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His voice is beautiful and pure. Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s easy to forget how young he is! His Stand By Me was amazing and I loved the longer bit of Beautiful Girls thrown in.

Loved your recap, Vagabond! I see we shared many similar opinions. I also loved Jason’s set, but it was the shortest of the show. He should have had 4 songs! Regarding your comment about David A., for me this was the highlight of the show. I didn’t expect Archie to sound so good and look so confident. WOW! This was probably the longest standing ovation of the night.

Your review sounded more like a REAL person. Mine sound like a journalist critic. LOL. Thank you for sharing and thanks for the photos!