I really look forward to hearing LMB up the octave.

I bet James knew who you were as soon as you told him your blogging name
and I bet he appreciates that you have his back. So happy you were able to spend time with them. 

Well, one more thing about his band.  I am a fan of many different Idols and I follow different ones on twitter, but James is the first one that I actually follow his band too.  The whole band is entertaining.  I like Daughtry too but I don’t even know who his band members are.  But the guys in James’ band are all fun.

So excited for you and Sabbia! Sounds like you had a blast. James is great with his fans. I love the band too, they’re all unique and the perfect match for James. I also recently discovered how much fun, entertaining and witty James is too since the Bing Lounge show, and his Tyler imitation cracked me up it was so perfect. I bet DJs love to have him in the studio! 

What was the 4th song? You only mentioned Deeper, CH and LMB. Can’t wait to hear the new LMB version. As for Crawling Home, I’m sure a deluxe album is coming very soon, and it’ll be on there. ;)

It looks like GS61 filled everyone in quite nicely! For those fans interested, I thought I’d share some additional details.

(Hi GS!! <> It was so great meeting you and your daughter. You are a riot! Had an absolute blast.)

I have voiced my opinion quite bluntly here that I was pretty tired of the acoustic performance and also have always been the first to admit when his voice didn’t sound great on some of these vids that have been posted since MOABD was released. But, I can’t even begin to describe how amazing James is in concert. I ended up being so thankful in attending this intimate event because it felt like he was performing in our own living rooms and the experience was incredible.

When speaking with the audience, he was relaxed, funny and made everyone feel like he was just one of the guests hanging out at a regular party. (some of the beginning banter included arguing with Dylan about who won the wrestling match in the hotel room that day, and how coconut oil is good for a singers throat but keeps you skinny because it makes you have to constantly pee). This was one of the areas that James has grown exponentially. I was watching some older Idol performances and you could tell he was extremely uncomfortable when he was talking to judges afterwards (he himself has admitted how awkward he felt talking to them). No more.

And when he started to sing….wow, he just drew you in completely. He has an incredible gift of taking you along for the ride as he sings to experience the song completely. That’s the best I can describe it. The radio station sponsoring the event had a guy named Mikey Wax perform first and he was pretty good. But, when James took the stage the difference in stage presence and performance level was extremely noticeable. GS61 and I were trying to pin it down why we enjoy him so much and she nailed it when she said “he just has the IT factor”. ITA, James has it in spades! He had the crowd mesmerized. Even those who were only there to accompany family/friends and weren’t “fans” were applauding wildly by the middle of the set. 

They performed Deeper for the first time and I was blown away. I loved everything about it….the guitars and the arrangement. That song was the preamble to Crawling Home which, as GS61 said, had everyone on their feet for an ovation. It was really, really good.

I took some video on my camera but because of the lighting, James is only a shadow. Also, the sound quality is really poor and does not do justice to how James really sounded but I’ll upload those if I don’t see better quality posted elsewhere. 

If anyone that is a James fan, even the more casual ones, have the opportunity to see him at one of these smaller venues I encourage you greatly to seize it while you have the chance. It is such a unique experience.

Oh…forgot to mention Dylan and Blake. As has been said, they are a hoot! The die-hard James fan (I was only able to go b/c she gave me her other ticket) and I both commented on what sweetie-pies those 2 were. They were thrilled that fans reached out to talk to them and were even astonished when we first tried to get their attention to give them their gifts by calling them by name.

We got to talking about Blake’s hair…the conversation actually started with giving Blake his gift of moustache scissors (for his newly grown facial hair) that were in the shape of a bird (he said it was the coolest gift he’s ever been given!)…..and I had told him that I saw a comment here mentioning him performing in a music video with short hair. He said “yeah, I’m being told to cut it short again now.” I asked him who wanted it cut short and he replied “James. He saw that video too and he thinks it’s cool.” It caught me off-guard…I thought he was going to say his mother or someone of authority was badgering him to cut it short. lol

Hi Sabbia! Great to meet you last night! Boy that was a great show (too short!)
So that’s what you gave Blake, Hilarious! He should definitely not cut his hair! Him and Dylan swinging that hair is half the fun! lol
Even though I can’t wait to see the band electric, you are SO right about seeing them in such an intimate setting. It was like we were at a party instead of a concert, right?

“I have so enjoyed these last few posts this morning; all the little personal details you and GS61 have shared about Monday night’s performance just underscores what many of us have known all along, and what many will never get – ever!”  –  Desdemona2011

That, Desdemona2011, is why it’s not difficult to “have someone’s back” especially in James case b/c it’s hard to figure out why others strike out at all.  He’s all mostly about smiles & pushing forward–how can you beat up on that?  It is important to stay onboard to correct misstatments.  Many times things get ironed-out in the end so that’s a good thing.   Despite what celebs endure I hope they find all the rest to be wonderfully fun.  I loved the SU videos–James “jump” (haven’t seen it for awhile), the band’s elevator ride, the setting of the band performing (the bldg.), –any fan not seeing it yet (keep trying).  The NFL one was just as great (team jersey’s, although always (anti-team fan-flaring)-we know there are many out there so big deal they chose a couple to wear, someone is “lovin it” (lol). 
That booing topic again, like the poster said could have been something unrelated to the perf.– as I stated I heard whistles & cheers at the end on tv.  Don’t trust ANY U-Tube video–Amen, Whatever & Moving On!

Also, thought the ST imitation fun & spot on!  Also, also….was glad when the interviewer prodded James to reveal “who” ST’s scribbles on his desk related to & James averted that & answered with “I don’t know they may well have been re. me!” (I don’t go back for actual quotes).  Good reply by James. 

Very excited for those who got to visit with them–how cool was that!