Kris Allen – Red Rocks Amphitheatre – Morrison, CO – 07/12/10

JBChrissyRN

@KrisAllen my view from my seat http://yfrog.com/jttvgpj

tigervixxxen

Omg that was a hike! Non zoomed pic of my view! http://twitpic.com/24snl2

here’s link to the full story about the sad demise of that poor little ladybug at Kris’s acoustic radio gig this morning

http://denver.metromix.com/music/photogallery/american-idol-winner-kris/2064724/content

and here’s link to his acoustic version of LLWD (dedicated to the ladybug)

http://www2.alice1059.com/listen/live-were-dying-kris-allenRT

Hi girlygirl, I’ve been waiting all day for this thread! Poor little lady bug! Wish I could have seen Kris’s face.

thecrazypoet

Decent seats for @barenakedladies. Not many screaming tween girls, considering @krisallen is opening. http://twitpic.com/24sx89

Aww…the lady bug story is cute. Sounds like extra fun entertainment for those in the studio.

Oh, poor lady bug. What a way to go. :( That version of LLWD is amazing. I think it might be my favorite ever.

Casey James had an interview where he was asked what his dream venue would be and he said Red Rock. He made it sound really cool! :D

ETA: I mean Red Rocks. Poor Lady Bug, cute story. WTG Alice!

yensid85:
07/12/2010 at 9:17 pm
That version of LLWD is amazing. I think it might be my favorite ever.

I completely agree. Fabulous! Wow.

Lookin’ at the webcam at Red Rocks. Looks like a beautiful night! What an amazing venue.

Watching the tiny ant people arrive at Red Rocks is strangely compelling.

And poor ladybug. :( Kris the bug killer *shakes head* she was probably just trying to fly away home.

looks like most of the people on the twitter list are there to see BNL…will be interesting to see if they tweet anything about Kris’s set

Hi.. vacationing in Cuba thids week and this internet connection is slow and expensive, so just dropping in a little to check on our guy. Awww cute ladybug story and looking forward to hear this LLWD and to see this beautiful venue

I hope people bring pillows to sit on. Those benches look hard.

Concert has started.

JBChrissyRN

Angel Taylor!!!!!!! @ataylormusic http://yfrog.com/0ass0wj

I am kinda confused why Angel Taylor is on this tour. She seems so out of place to me.

I don’t know. Kris and BNL make a kind of odd combination, too.

This is one of Kris’s friends from his church…

bkshatswell

# Angel taylor…sick… #fb http://tweetphoto.com/32375878 2 minutes ago via Echofon

scottdavis99

#Only at Red Rocks: “Hemp ice-cream! Getcher fresh hemp ice-cream!” #dontMindIfIDo 1 minute ago via Twitter for iPhone

Kris & BNL are a lot closer that Angel as far as performance style.

this is good news for tomorrow’s concert

RT @Masieta: Picked up my ticket 4 @KrisAllen concert tomorrow w/ BNL in Salt Lake. Concert is SOLD OUT w/ 3,200 tickets sold. Go Kris! 9 minutes ago via TweetDeck

can vaguely see Kris in the background

http://qik.com/video/9032768

bkshatswell

Angel taylor’s cover…(I’m not sure how this will sound)… #fb http://twitvid.com/5JUIA 2 minutes ago via Echofon

Angel please no not Train……

Angel taylor’s cover…(I’m not sure how this will sound)… #fb http://twitvid.com/5JUIA

Poor ladybug. :(
And the way Kris sings with his kicky feet, I don’t know how many times he stomps …..

Kris sang LLWD with added emotion due to ladybug.

I think there are actually a lot of similarities between Kris and BNL – but then I’m a fan of both. :) I don’t really know too much about Angel Taylor though.

Anyone betting on if Kris will try the hemp ice-cream or not? He will try anything.

@retna12, r u going to see kris and bnl on 7-22 in Los Angeles? I won a ticket @ kbig. That means we will get to see kris twice.

mrcl3an
At the BNL concert at Red Rocks. Apparently, Kris Allen from American Idol is opening. Who the poo is that you ask? I don’t know either. #fb 2 minutes ago via twidroid

@girlygirl any update on kris video for TT? Any idea if any woman in the video?

Mtlfan–I didn’t know people vacationed in Cuba?!! Cool.

Angel Taylor has a #17 song on HAC right now called Like You Do. Has she had other hits (really not familiar with her, but she has a nice voice)?

Love this venue!

The venue looks so amazing. (except for the really hard seats) but wow, what a view.

Angel Taylor played both concerts in Chicago and I thought she sounded really good with her band at the block party.

http://twitpic.com/24tfgx

majal1

All I know is that he’s supposed to shoot the video on Wednesday

unfortunately, there are a few annoying people on the twitter list

VSelfridge1

Chris Allen, opening for BNL – better than expected…He’s come a long way since Am. Idol.
2 minutes ago via mobile web

VSelfridge1

#Chris Allen, opening for BNL – better than expected…He’s come a long way since Am. Idol. 3 minutes ago via mobile web

mylifeback

Kris plaid (not birthday) greyw tight black new jeans(sorry Barry). White tennies. One demerit for not enough buttons unbuttoned.

majal1:
07/12/2010 at 10:01 pm
@retna12, r u going to see kris and bnl on 7-22 in Los Angeles? I won a ticket @ kbig. That means we will get to see kris twice.

Wow, yes I’ll be there. That’s great that you will see him there.
I’ll E-mail you closer to the date where I’m sitting (I forgot right now). That’s great.

mylifeback

#CSA. Ryland dorkalicious in black shirt, grey cardigan. Cale black blazer, t-shirt, skinny jeans 6 minutes ago via Echofon

#OMG Torres got the memo about tighter clothes!!! Tight jeans black get-up, black boots. UNF squared 5 minutes ago via Echofon

#Andrew mighty fine in dark grey Henley, tight black jeans, look of ecstacy on his face. I approve, Andrew. Oh yes I do. 3 minutes ago via Echofon

#Kris plaid (not birthday) greyw tight black new jeans(sorry Barry). White tennies. One demerit for not enough buttons unbuttoned. 2 minutes ago via Echofon

marcmoser

#At Barenaked Ladies show at Red Rocks Amph. Former American Idol, Kris Allen onstage….opening act. Please send hemlock. Row 25, seat 73 1 minute ago via TwitBird

The webcam doesn’t work for me. It’s just a big white square…

thanks girlygirl for not posting the really annoying people’s tweets!

mylifeback Guy next to me. Manly in mid-30′s jammin out like his life depends on it
2 minutes ago via Echofon

boringalex

#Kris allen is amazing! 1 minute ago via txt

mylifeback

#Guy next to me. Manly in mid-30′s jammin out like his life depends on it less than a minute ago via Echofon

http://twitpic.com/24thlo

there he is!

http://yfrog.com/4ror6j

mylifeback http://twitpic.com/24thlo

mylifeback: she seems like a fashion magazine editor or something.

mylifeback AWM

mylifeback Presh torres-Andrew moment at end of RH
less than a minute ago via Echofon

looks like a decent sized crowd, although pretty obvious not close to a sell out

catalm RT duckmurderer : They are being kinda crazy about cameras. Screw them. It is motherfucking Red Rocks and @krisallen. Opener isn’t bad.

mylifeback http://twitpic.com/24tipz

The webcam doesn’t work for me. It’s just a big white square…

You’re not missing too much everyone looks like teeny tiny dots. Even the people in the stands. Compelling, because you can watch the stands fill – but it’s not like you can make anything out.

It seems to me like the negative tweets emphasize “American Idol” as though that’s their issue.

Anyone else notice that?

AI: Blessing and Curse.

OK thanks sleepinin! Have fun watching the “ants”! :-)

mylifeback http://twitpic.com/24tk1r

mylifeback Dude is seriously digging TT

catalm RT duckmurderer : They are being kinda crazy about cameras. Screw them. It is motherfucking Red Rocks and @krisallen.

I saw so many guys with white t-shirts sitting facing the audience.
Maybe all the securities.

mylifeback On knees for TT. daughters friend a Calebert already

It seems to me like the negative tweets emphasize “American Idol” as though that’s their issue.

Anyone else notice that?

AI: Blessing and Curse.

I noticed that too. Some people just have a problem accepting contestants off of AI as legit artists who have paid their dues.

not sure what he means by this

bkshatswell

#Watching @KrisAllen…but I feel like I’m at a @newlifechurchtv worship service with Mimi… #fb http://tweetphoto.com/32382694 1 minute ago via Echofon

Just saw a picture of the amphitheatre. what an incredible place to perform.

It seems to me like the negative tweets emphasize “American Idol” as though that’s their issue.

Anyone else notice that?

AI: Blessing and Curse.

You think that after Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Jen Hudson, etc, that people realize that somebody talented can come out from the show.

mylifeback Andrew snapping fingers to MITM

@bkshatswell

Watching @KrisAllen…but I feel like I’m at a @newlifechurchtv worship service with Mimi… #fb http://tweetphoto.com/32382694

Ha ha. He’s specifically referencing the picture.

gritchmusic some American Idol reject is opening for BNL. Pure balls. -s

Here is their bio:
Bio Indie / Electronic Band from Denver, CO.
Gritch is a four piece indie/rock/electronic band

Well, I know who’s music I won’t be checking out.

another person with an Idol-hating complex, evidently

gritchmusic

#some American Idol reject is opening for BNL. Pure balls. -s 3 minutes ago via mobile web

mylifeback Guy next to me needs to get a room for the love of @god , mylifeback Just high fived the dude

mrcl3an Kris Allen covering Man in the Mirror… its actually pretty good. I think he did it on idol too. #fb

girlygirl – if you look at the picture the woman is raising her hand, which is common at worship services like the ones Kris’ family and friends attend.

mylifeback IIO …..mylifeback http://twitpic.com/24tm32

linsmile yeah I got the same impression from the tweets. Like they are expecting Kris to be bad just because he was an AI contestant. I think he will change a few minds.

mrcl3an

#Kris Allen covering Man in the Mirror… its actually pretty good. I think he did it on idol too. #fb 2 minutes ago via twidroid

linsmile yeah I got the same impression from the tweets. Like they are expecting Kris to be bad just because he was an AI contestant. I think he will change a few minds

Unfortunately some people will not let their minds be changed because of the AI “stigma” that is attached to Kris now – it’s kind of syupid since there are some crazy successful Idol alumns, but that’s just a fact.

gritchmusic isn’t fond of BNL’s new album either. Wondering why she/he/they are even at the concert?

gritchmusic

#Heading to Barenaked Ladies at Red Rocks (sans @stevenpage). Hopefully they don’t play too many songs from their crappy new album. -s about 2 hours ago via web

sleepinin:
07/12/2010 at 10:33 pm
Well, I know who’s music I won’t be checking out.

Yeah, good one.
Actually Kris was the only one in season 8 never to get voted out.

mylifeback http://twitpic.com/24tnen

well obviously Kris isn’t going to win over everyone. But it would be nice if people listened with an open mind without the whole AI thing. If they do that and they still don’t like him or his music, well then ok…that’s the way it goes. But closed-mined people just annoy me — especially when they are nasty on top of it.

mylifeback LLWD ……mylifeback http://twitpic.com/24tnjr

the venue is so gorgeous

http://twitpic.com/24tnjr

mylifeback Andrew epic solo on IIO http://twitpic.com/24tnty

smores100 RT @ToddandErin Alert your AI friends! We’re talking to Season 8 winner Kris Allen Tuesday at 8:10am on the Todd & Erin Show on B98.7!

viablo2004

#Kris Allen is opening for BNL right now. And by opening for I mean annoying the shit out of me before. half a minute ago via txt

well obviously Kris isn’t going to win over everyone. But it would be nice if people listened with an open mind without the whole AI thing. If they do that and they still don’t like him or his music, well then ok…that’s the way it goes. But closed-mined people just annoy me — especially when they are nasty on top of it.

I agree. No one needs to like everyone/everything but to rule out an artist because of the words “American Idol” is just ridiculous. But aren’t BNL a staple of the AAA music scene? AAA is one format that has never embraced the Idols

mylifeback CT last song

Oh great all these nasty BNL fans.
I’ll make sure to cheer extra hard at my concert for Kris.

He’s doing Come Together now

I don’t know who gritchmusic is and neither does the rest of the world. The tweeter sounds like a bitter person who wishes he were playing at this venue. I’m sure it has occurred to you guys that the person is just jealous.

I grew up in the area, and pictures don’t do justice to this venue. It overlooks the city, and you see all the city lights for the whole Denver metro area from up there, as well as the rocks that surround you. It is breathtaking. I would seriously fly to Denver just for the occasion if David Cook ever had a concert there. There could be few venues that could ever come close for beauty. It is usually cool up there even in summer, and dry.

In other notes, hope you’re having fun, tigervixxen.

scottdavis99 Ever wonder what 9800 people sitting behind you at Red Rocks looks like? #redRocksSeats10k http://yfrog.com/jma5uxj
half a minute ago via Twitter for iPhone

girlygirl:
07/12/2010 at 10:38 pm
well obviously Kris isn’t going to win over everyone. But it would be nice if people listened with an open mind without the whole AI thing. If they do that and they still don’t like him or his music, well then ok…that’s the way it goes. But closed-mined people just annoy me — especially when they are nasty on top of it.

My thoughts exactly, girlygirl.

No reaction to LLWD?

Red Rocks seats 10,000?

http://yfrog.com/jma5uxj

I’m sensing some jealousy from Gritch music and Ngoic, or whatever her name is. It doesn’t look like either has achieved anything close to what Kris has.

It looks like a great crowd, and I bet the majority are enjoying the show.

Hi guys – checking in. I just looked at the pics from mylifeback & scottdavis99 and the place looks pretty packed to me. I’m getting that it’s just about full! For a place that seats 10,000, I’d say that’s pretty good!

hoosiermama

Most of the tweeters had no idea who Kris was — they’ve likely never even heard LLWD — or if they have, not very often

mylifeback Standing O by half the crowd at the end. Older crowd
less than a minute ago via Echofon

ross

gritchmusic is an indie/electronic band — probably it’s simply that Kris’s music isn’t the type she/he/they like

This person is really a jerk,gritchmusic ok – now he is playing the most soulless version of “Come Together” I’ve ever heard. F’in American Idol -s

I have a feeling gritchmusic will be getting some backlash from their tweets tonight. Remember the husband from the other night locking his twitter account after the show. LOL!!

JBChrissyRN Kris is done and I’m so sad!

I grew up in the area, and pictures don’t do justice to this venue. It overlooks the city, and you see all the city lights for the whole Denver metro area from up there

The first picture that I saw of the venue showed the city lights. It was such a beautiful picture, and I thought I saved it, but I can’t find it now. I hope someone gets a shot of the lights.

mylifeback OK LMAO the guy jamming out next to me is Katy’s friend. She is right next to me lol

So 4-5 tweeting haters out of 9,000 odd sounds like good odds to me. :)

Ok, I’m totally unforgiveably late for the party, but…

Red Rocks! Squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!

ok, now gritchmusic is coming off as bitter. why he/they spent $$$ on this concert, IDK, since he/they don’t like BNL’s new stuff either.

mylifeback Seriously tho Kris got a surprising standing O considering how lame a lot of the crowd was. I was surprised.
less than 20 seconds ago via Echofon

openlocket So @krisallen, @calevis24 and @krisallen band just finished at Red Rocks. AMAZING. Obviously. BNL next!

girlygirl:

ok, now gritchmusic is coming off as bitter

It’s taking a lot of restraint on my part to not twitter him back.

ivegotthiskris @iLisaLisa @beach_fn VC just texted me:@KrisAllen was completely awesome. Crowd was tough but he got their attention at the end.

“standing O from half the crowd”. This is good considering the majority were there to see BNL and seemed like a lot did not know who Kris was. Right??

girlygirl:
07/12/2010 at 10:49 pm
hoosiermama

Most of the tweeters had no idea who Kris was — they’ve likely never even heard LLWD — or if they have, not very often

I didn’t have tons of time, but I skimmed the tweet list and it looks like those who didn’t know him ended up having positive comments – saying he’s not bad, the drummer is good, etc. The only negative one is the grinch, I mean gritchmusic, and some girl who wants a relative to die to will her $11,000, or $11,000 from her own mother or she’s returning the gift?? Gotta put some of these comments in perspective LOL!

Like lots of Kris’ fans, I use to really get bothered by criticism about him……not so much any more. I still don’t like it but I now know it won’t really influence his career. He isn’t going to be liked by everyone, no one is.

Kris is opening for some big names who obviously recognize him as talented. And the concerts where he headlines have been very successful and I think even his fans are surprised how much fun his concerts are.
I’m glad he’s getting to perform at Red Rocks and it looks absolutely gorgeous.

Most of the tweeters had no idea who Kris was — they’ve likely never even heard LLWD — or if they have, not very often

This worried me about Kris opening for BNL. They have a new album that isn’t going anywhere, and they aren’t getting any airplay. Most of the people who are going to see them are older, and mainly interested in the groups earlier songs. They are also people who might not listen to a lot of radio, so they haven’t been exposed to Kris, and will only focus on the AI connection. I really wish that he had the 20 plus opening shows with Maroon 5, and just a few dates with BNL.

I really wanted Kris to open for acts that are currently being played on the radio. I think Kris receiving the better reception the other night in Chicago, in comparison to the one that BNL got, is really telling. The crowd in Chicago was younger and there to party, so they were more into Kris’ up tempo songs and the covers, and really weren’t familiar with BNL’s songs.

I’m sure many in the crowd enjoyed Kris — unfortunately the twitter list included a handful of people who hated him. Gritchmusic was the only one who was really nasty though. And have to expect some of this stuff when opening for other bands — especially ones whose fans may not have any clue about who Kris is.

FaithfulFan:
07/12/2010 at 10:58 pm
“standing O from half the crowd”. This is good considering the majority were there to see BNL and seemed like a lot did not know who Kris was. Right??

I think so! Also, it seems from skimming tweets that it’s better to sit further up for views, so ppl sitting lower are mad they’re missing views or something. Some strange tweets tonight!

girlygirl:
07/12/2010 at 11:01 pm
I’m sure many in the crowd enjoyed Kris — unfortunately the twitter list included a handful of people who hated him. Gritchmusic was the only one who was really nasty though. And have to expect some of this stuff when opening for other bands — especially ones whose fans may not have any clue about who Kris is.

And especially ones who have a band that is trying to make it while watching a band play in front of 10,000 ppl, opening for BNL. That might make someone bitter. :-)

“AAA,” THANK YOU, that’s IT, annovich. I didn’t know that reference, but looked it up and that’s exactly the label I’ve been looking for.

So maybe I’m just slow, but I’ve been thinking of what BNL, The Fray, Lifehouse, Train, John Mayer, U2, Switchfoot, probably even Maroon 5 and Swell Season have in common – all of which have a connection of some sort to Kris and this label fits. Thanks.

Anyone else use this label? (or maybe everyone else already knows this!)

So does/will AAA apply to Kris and if so, is that a good thing?

yep girlgirl I wasn’t mad about some of the tweets just the one’s from Gritchmusic.That one just sounded very hateful.But we at least know half the crowd liked him from the standing o in got from them,so that’s kick awesome.

Kris has actually gotten some spins for LLWD on AAA radio stations. But, like most stations that are geared more to rock than pop-rock it’s hard for ex-Idols to get much play on these stations — even Cook and Daughtry rarely get AAA spins.

a-ha…

http://gritchmusic.com/

Ok all you Kris Allen fans. I made a joke, don’t get all your panties in a wad alright?
3 minutes ago via web

Somebody is backtracking on their earlier statements now. People need to realize that making these statements in a public forum can have a backlash.

ngoik Ok all you Kris Allen fans. I made a joke, don’t get all your panties in a wad alright?

ivegotthiskris
VC’s view at Red Rocks. Said about 4-5K there. http://twitpic.com/24twe7

ivegotthiskris Based on texts, despite someone saying Kris shouldn’t do the Beatles….VA said Come Together was well received. No Heartless but did RG.
less than 20 seconds ago via web

So does/will AAA apply to Kris and if so, is that a good thing?

There aren’t a lot of Triple AAA stations in the country. The top song in that format is on 28 stations. From my experience with them, there isn’t one type of music that they all play, and I don’t think they are doing well as a format, which may be one of the reasons why there are so few stations that fit that format, or why a song that only has 679 spins for the week, is at the top of that format.

I want Kris’ music to be on as many formats as possible, since that would mean that he’s reaching more people. But, PDs on those types of stations might think that his music is too pop for them, plus they might hold the whole AI thing against him. I think they’d wait to see more from him, before they’d label him as “cool” enough to play his music.

Too bad for gritchmusic they may have gotten some new fans to check out their music if they weren’t such douches tonight.

Waiting For You the 1st single from our upcoming album Arrivals & Departures is available for FREE download now! http://gritch.bandcamp.com/

ngoik wasn’t as bad as Gritchmusic that’s for sure.Is this a first that Kris hasn’t song Heartless/mashup? I can’t remember.

ngoik

Does anyone know who she is, or what she’s doing with BNL? Is she just helping them with their equipment or something, and why would she think it’s funny or alright to diss the groups opening act.

According to their website, Gritch is giving all of their music away for free. I’m fighting the urge to tweet them about that.

I’m sure many in the crowd enjoyed Kris — unfortunately the twitter list included a handful of people who hated him. Gritchmusic was the only one who was really nasty though. And have to expect some of this stuff when opening for other bands — especially ones whose fans may not have any clue about who Kris is.

Why is what people say on twitter so important?? I never read these concert tweets. I just read them when they’re repeated on these threads.

It’s a few people. Usually, we don’t know anything about them. Think of the biggest loser you see on the street and this could be the twitter person whose opinion you’re paying attention to.

Crowd response is more important. All that really matters is the overall performance, and if it seems to be well-recieved. Twitter opinions are like the opinions of people on forums and blogs. Interesting, but not very important to the artist in the long run.

As for the negatives or positives of Kris opening for BNL, I’ve thought about this stuff, but I have to say, when I saw Kris open for them he got a great reception. Granted, there were probably a lot of Kris fans there, but that may be the case at any concert where he’s opening. I don’t think Kris can always pick and choose his opportunities. This is a good opportunity, though, in my opinion, because, obviously, BNL has some great gigs. And Kris gets to play before these big, sometimes enormous crowds. It’s very good exposure.

ngoik is fending off Kris fans. She has said he’s “not bad” a couple of times. She’s a musician who also on her myspace says she is interested in live sound production. She just answered the question “who are your touring with?” – “Well, I’m with BNL and the openers are Kris Allen and Angel Taylor.” Her opinion is that no one should ever cover the Beatles.

linsmile:
07/12/2010 at 11:27 pm
ngoik is fending off Kris fans. She has said he’s “not bad” a couple of times. She’s a musician who also on her myspace says she is interested in live sound production. She just answered the question “who are your touring with?” – “Well, I’m with BNL and the openers are Kris Allen and Angel Taylor.” Her opinion is that no one should ever cover the Beatles.

Well then she should write to the IDOL producers who have Beatles as a recurring theme on the show LOL!

Seriously, the Beatles have written some of the best songs ever, and she thinks no one should cover them? And we’re worrying about her tweets why???

And the grinch is just bitter they’re not opening for BNL. That is all.

Ross, you make a really good point about Twitter. It’s easy to get caught up in meaningless drama (at least I’m susceptable to that).

OK – how do I identify the format of the radio station I listen to?

It may be an AAA station. And for me there is a connection between this format and Kris. Although all of you who know so much better about this have made the points I would guess are true – that they might be “too cool” for AI psople. Kris can mabye gain their respect (he’s certainly worthy of it), but maybe it doesn’t matter too much if the format doesn’t reach a enough people.

ngoik appears to be part of BNL’s production crew. She’s also a musician herself.

http://www.myspace.com/nataliegoik

I do tend to get too caught up in what people tweet from concerts — probably because without being there myself and without a cellcast or livestream, this is the only way I can tell how the show seems to be going (at least until the videos show up).

I can usually ignore tweets from people who don’t like Kris — or any of my other favorities. But not if they are nasty — that just really bothers me, because IMO there’s no need for that.

As for this one person, I’m surprised she would tweet anything that could be construed as negative about the opening acts — don’t know if that’s the smartest thing in the world to do when she’s working for BNL…

Just poking my head in here to say I’ve been hearing on other sites about some pretty nasty tweets re: Kris. Funny thing is I’m not going to see Kris @ the Greek Theater because I don’t want to waste the money on BNL!! LOL

Ross, you make a really good point about Twitter. It’s easy to get caught up in meaningless drama (at least I’m susceptable to that).

Not only that, but there are thousands of people there tonight. Not just a few people who are on twitter. That partial standing O sounds pretty good, to me. For an opening act, especially.

I have to agree anyone who works for BNL should be supporting their opening acts. If only by not dissing them.

This seems to have been a successful concert appearance for Kris so I guess all I’m saying is let’s try to put the tweets in perspective.

It might not have been a sellout but that’s a lot of people.

steveluna
Great day at Red Rocks! http://tweetphoto.com/32391949

linsmile

there are several ways to identify station’s format. Easiest way might be simply to google the call letters, adding the word “format” to the search — 9 times out of 10 a link will pop up telling you what format it plays. Oftentimes the info can also be found on the station’s website.

Not only that, but there are thousands of people there tonight. Not just a few people who are on twitter. That partial standing O sounds pretty good, to me. For an opening act.

Yeah me too!

My thoughts? Both Grinch and Ngoik are just jealous Kris is opening for BNL infront of these huge crowds. I don’t know about Gritchmusic but it looks like they’re not even signed to any label and Ngoik is also trying to break.
They both wished they were in his position,lol!

I checked out that gritchmusic site. Looks like they’re an Indie band. I listened to some of their music. Heh. I think it would be wise for whoever runs that twitter account to not alienate any possible new fans from another musician, don’t you think? ;)

http://www.myspace.com/gritchmusic

ETA: They’re from Denver, so I bet they’re wishing they were playing that venue. LOL.

Well I love Kris and KAB and no tweeter is going to change my opinion of them. So I just say pooh on the tweeters and their negative tweets. I’ll continue to enjoy Kris and they can enjoy their band of choice. Anyway, the positive tweets far outnumbered the few negative tweets.

My radio station format is AAA. Now I know! I couldn’t find the info at their site. But, I found them on Wikipedia – it took me awhile because they are not typically referred to by their call letters – but I finally found it.

They put out a sampler every year for charity and this past year there was a track by Mat Kearney. So many people that Kris has written with, played with, covered and admired are played on this format.

And…Twitter is the devil.
Who said that? :)

KrisAllen

#Hopefully this was the first of many show at Red Rocks! Thanks to everyone that came out. 2 minutes ago via Echofon

The funny thing about the musicians who diss AI alums is that they, themselves, rarely sound as good live. I don’t know why the pretentious music snobs want to begrudge someone else a living. A lot of these whiners wouldn’t make it to see the judges at an audition.

I guess very few (Kelly, Carrie, JHud, Daughtry) have managed to shake off that “stigma.”

That picture above by Steve Luna is great. It is from the perspective of the band. Kris and probably Cale too were playing in front of 30 or more people before in small bars all around Little Rock, and now they are playing in front of those crowd in another state. Must be so amazing for them. I’m happy for them.

I just love this venue, that’s all. I wish I was at this concert. It’s awesome-looking.

Red Rocks is an amazing venue. I hope Kris had a blast playing there tonight.

KrisAllen

#Hopefully this was the first of many show at Red Rocks! Thanks to everyone that came out. 2 minutes ago via Echofon

Awww, I have no doubt that Kris and the band will get invited back someday.

ross:
07/13/2010 at 12:18 am
I just love this venue, that’s all. I wish I was at this concert. It’s awesome-looking.

OK, I’ll admit. For a brief moment I considered flying in, visiting a friend in Denver and timing it so I could go to this concert. After Kris’ tweet, I know why I didn’t do this. It will be so much better to go when he is headlining there, right?

So great for Kris and his band to be able to play Red Rocks! It’s an amazing venue.

Sorry to crash the concert party, but I thought this would be a good place to ask. Does anyone know where I can get an mp3 of the acoustic LLWD that Kris did at the radio station today (otherwise known as Song for a Dead Ladybug)? Heh.

It was the best version of the song I’ve heard (though granted I haven’t heard that many) and I’d love to get a copy of it.

ETA: In for a penny, etc.: Also, any mp3s of Kris’s version of Paranoid Android floating around?

linsmile:

It will be so much better to go when he is headlining there, right?

We all should go then! ROAD TRIP!!

hoosiermama:

Woohoo! Road trip! Excellent idea. \o/

OMG !! With a ladybug as the twitter icon

ladybugghost @KrisAllen I forgive you.
about 6 hours ago via web
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ladybugghost @krinjalists I was at the radio show earlier today.
about 6 hours ago via web
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krinjalists @ladybugghost also haha & you can haunt the list tonight
about 6 hours ago via Twitter for iPhone in reply to ladybugghost
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ladybugghost @krinjalists I blacked out somewhere in the middle of The Truth.
about 6 hours ago via Twitter for iPhone in reply to krinjalists
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ladybugghost: This was a heavenly concert. Should I go to the next one?
about 1 hour ago via Twitter for iPhone
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krinjalists: @ladybugghost ha yes please keep haunting Kris for a little longer
42 minutes ago via Echofon in reply to ladybugghost

MollyAnnMay

haven’t seen a MP3 of today’s acoustic LLWD yet

if you are a LJ member you cab find lots of MP3s for Kris here:

http://community.livejournal.com/krisallenmedia/160543.html

Thanks girlygirl! That’s exactly the sort of resource I was looking for.
: )

Does this mean she is getting blasted by protective Kris fans?

ngoik
holy twitterfest batman. lordie lordie lordie

ngoik appears to be part of BNL’s production crew. She’s also a musician herself.

http://www.myspace.com/nataliegoik

One of her influences is Taylor Hicks…

Anyway ross, thanks for your leveling comments because it is easy to get caught up in twitterville. It’s always thrilling to see tweets saying they really like Kris when they didn’t know him before, or didn’t expect him to be so great. I think since we see more of these than the ones saying they don’t like him, it’s always a little surprising?/shocking? really can’t think of the right word to see they don’t.

I want to see Kris at Red Rocks full of Kris fans! Hee! Give me a good reason to go to Colorado. Beautiful venue!

ETA: LOL, I see hoosiermama already had that idea!

Katy’s got her own fan club now :)

christig428
#Someone came up to Kris and was like where’s your wife, I wanna meet her. He pointed and the chick took off in Katy’s direction. about 1 hour ago via mobile web

Hey folks — every band is going to have its detractors. Twitter sort of flattens everything by giving everyone’s comments equal weight. Who cares what a couple of people say? Kris has, as this thread attests, a lot of very loyal supporters and the number is growing….You can’t please all the people all of the time…

I just got back from this show, had a great time! I live pretty close to Red Rocks and went to the show just to see Kris. It was my first time seeing him live and was not disappointed! The band was so tight and worked off each other so well, I was impressed. Kris’ voice sounded especially good during Man in the Mirror, some of the notes he held caught me off guard in a good way. I was one of the few standing for his set but the crowd seemed into it and were clapping along and by the time we got to LLWD everyone was singing along. A lot gave Kris a standing ovation as he ended the set. A guy next to me wasn’t sure who Kris was and someone else had told him that Kris was from Idol and he asked me if Kris would be doing all covers. I said maybe a couple but that he’d be doing original music from his album and the guy said that is exactly what he wanted to hear. After the set he said Kris was really good and very much worth watching. I was hoping to hear Heartless since that was my favorite moment of his on Idol but WAOMF and Red Guitar were standout moments for me and I’m glad he chose to do those songs. I stayed for all of BNL’s show even though I’m not really interested in their music, they ended up being a good fun band. All in all it was a great night. I’m glad you all got to see in pics (and surely video to come) this beautiful and majestic venue and part of the world I’m from .

Reading back some of the comments here lead me to some additional thoughts. Red Rocks holds about 9,500 and I’d say was mostly full by the time Kris came on. I was down at the front and saw a couple Kris fans but not many. I wouldn’t say the crowd was lame or tough, they seemed interested and engaged, just they were not standing up. I don’t think they would have stood for any opener. The audience make up I’d say was more of a 30s-50s crowd with some children and teens.

Also, one thing to note about the typical Denver audience is that Idol is not big here at all. The media gives it very little coverage compared to what I see in many other markets. And I’m not just talking season 9, this has been a trend for a good while. The Idol tour has not been to Colorado since season 5 (and is finally coming back this year). This area also doesn’t typically get Idols on their first or even second pass through on their tours. However local radio has been pretty supportive on HAC so there is love for Daughtry, David Cook, Kelly, and Kris’ singles have been successful here. We have no CHR station though. Just thought that may be relevant to the discussion of audience reaction.

Thanks tigervixxxen for your great recap. My favorite part of the thread is to hear from people who are there, enjoying Kris! Thanks for all your tweets and pics. Forget about negative tweets, just enjoy how thrilled Kris and the band must be to play in such a wonderful place.

It can be hard to get people to give a listen to someone from “AI”. I’ve been trying to get my older relatives to go to a concert, but no luck. Then on a drive home from a family vacation I just put Kris’s CD in & before I knew it the whole car was singing “it’s allright, allright with me” Then my aunt said, “Who is that guy, he’s great!” I gave her a copy of Kris’s CD for her birthday & she loves it. Sometimes it takes some work to get people to listen. That is why it is great for Kris to open for a variety of other bands. Lots of new people to hear his music.

Thank you Tigervixxxen for the awesome recap. This looks like an amazing venue and a large crowd. So glad that you got to see Kris live, he is amazing. I hope that we get some close up video’s from this show.

Great post almondean88.

One thing I think us Kris fans need to be careful of is not to look like over-invested/BSC fans to these people that might tweet negative comments about Kris. I don’t think a lot of them even know that they are being followed by the list. Since Kris is an opening act, a lot of people will be there to see BNL and not him. I think he will be exposed to alot of new people and will win over most of them, but not all.

So glad that Kris was able to experience playing at Red Rocks. My husband and I lived in Englewood, CO actually near the Denver Tech Center for about 1 year and a half, and we loved to hike and hang at RR.
You are able to stand on that stage when no one is playing, and let me tell you it is a magnificient view. I hope everyone had an opportunity to meet Kris. I was able to here in Chicago for the free concert sponsored by Wallgreens at the base of the John Hancock Center. I have so many pictures an videos as I was in the front row, and later today I will upload them and send them to MJ-and or list the links. As I mentioned in other areas on the blog, he was the most gracious guy, he signed autographs, and gave away autographed pictures in the heat and humidity-he does not like his picture to be taken, as I assume you have read (unless on stage). He was outside for at least 1 hour and half with his manager signing autographs, so my husband and I were impressed. I would say to all the fans, dont worry about negative things tweeted, or bashing by critics-if you like Kris then go to see him. Opinions are just that, opinions.

Thanks tigervixxxen for your recap and jacquesthedog for your info on RR and meeting Kris in Chicago. Red Rocks is certainly a unique venue!

Kris is supposed to be interviewed on this station in about half an hour (8:10 Mountain time). Can listen live here:

http://www.b987.com/article.asp?id=538298

Isn’t today’s show at Red Butte Garden the sold out show?

Thank you Tigervixxxen for your recap.
Yes, Kris had a good exposure last night considering the market. What a great venue and hopefully
Kris will be back someday.

Thank you also to Jacquesthedog.
I first read what you said about Kris at the AI Philadelphia concert thread.
It was so nice of you.

Reading back some of the comments here lead me to some additional thoughts. Red Rocks holds about 9,500 and I’d say was mostly full by the time Kris came on. I was down at the front and saw a couple Kris fans but not many. I wouldn’t say the crowd was lame or tough, they seemed interested and engaged, just they were not standing up. I don’t think they would have stood for any opener. The audience make up I’d say was more of a 30s-50s crowd with some children and teens.

tigervixxxen – thanks for the recap! You’re lucky to live so close to this venue! Looks like a great place to get some exercise too.

I looked at the various twitpics of the crowd, and would have guessed it was close to full as you stated. Heck, 7,000, 8,000, 9,000, whatever – it’s thousands of people, many of whom were probably not there to see Kris.

While I’m sure it would have been great fun to have an entire arena full of Kris fans, I’m happy to know that he got exposure to thousands of potentially new fans – that’s the point of opening for another more established band! Yay!

Kris performing to an unchartered territory is a risk he needs to take and by opening to any artist like BNL, Keith Urban, Marroon, Kris needs to take a calculated risk like song choices, voice control,and as usual works hard to win some of this people who don’t know him and are outside AI bubble. It is normal that this people not know Kris especially this is the first time he is touring, but eventually, his name will be a household name especially when his CDs continues playing in the airwaves. Kris needs to pick songs that people can adapt, I like Before We Come Undone, it’s cathy, nice melody, Send Me All Your Angels is another great song, Heartless, Let It Rain, and The Truth. For now while he is opening Kris should refrain from covering The Beatles because BNL fans have known original artist and would make a comparison. That would put Kris to his disadvantage. I love Kris and I am following his career, so Kris needs to act like a SUPERSTAR, be confident, speaks eloquently and just own the stage. I remembered when he auditioned at AI, Kara and Randy recommended that. You are confident, you will own the stage and the audience. It’s never too late for Kris to attend some public speaking class so he can think on his feet. A lot of actors have trained to do that, learned how to act, sing, and talk. His managers has to evaluate Kris with a goal of longevity in this business. I will see kris on 7-22 and 7-24 and I will love his performance, but it is the other people he needs to win. I love you kris.

Thanks tigervixxxen and jacquesthedog for sharing your thoughts and your Kris experience. :)

One thing I think us Kris fans need to be careful of is not to look like over-invested/BSC fans to these people that might tweet negative comments about Kris. I don’t think a lot of them even know that they are being followed by the list. Since Kris is an opening act, a lot of people will be there to see BNL and not him. I think he will be exposed to alot of new people and will win over most of them, but not all.

I agree w/this. Although, people who tweet things need to understand that unless their tweets are protected, people looking for info regularly search out tweeters and will reply to them without having their tweets listed in a forum. I agree that we shouldn’t come across as BSC fans, though.

majal1 – have fun on 7/22 and 7/24! I have seen Kris live, recently, and I think it’s very important for him to do a few solid covers for audiences where people don’t know him. That’s actually a great way to win over new fans, since many people will not recognize his music – but starting with “Heartless” or doing a Beatles cover is a great way to get potential fans to pay attention.

I must also comment that I don’t think Kris needs public speaking training at all – IMO he is very good about connecting with new audiences, bringing up things relevant to them to get them going. His banter is quite funny, witty and tailored to different audiences.

I definitely agree it’s important to take calculated risks and to open for more well known artists so he can expand his fan base. I can’t wait to see what happens with Maroon 5, whose current song is tearing up the charts!

tripp_ncwy:
07/13/2010 at 9:56 am
Isn’t today’s show at Red Butte Garden the sold out show?

I heard it was, and saw a tweet today from someone to krisallenband saying they knew of someone driving to the concert but needed tix. I hope they get in!

tripp_ncwy:
07/13/2010 at 9:56 am
Isn’t today’s show at Red Butte Garden the sold out show?

I just got this tweet:

IdolStages: Salt Lake City, Utah: Kris Allen and Barenaked Ladies show tonight at Red Butte Garden is SOLD OUT

krinjalists

Strange. Interview w/ SLC station said tickets were available and go to Red Butte Garden web site. When you do, it says show sold out.
12 minutes ago via web

I guess there are some promo tickets available because the radio station was giving away some free tickets or the venue is making additional tickets available.

Thanks, tigervixxen, for your great recap! It’s always good to hear the context, so thanks so much. It’s been said so much, but sooo true – you live in such a beautiful area. I’ve always wanted to see a concert at Red Rocks! I’m not surprised at all that Kris’ won over much of the crowd – and it’s fun to hear your story of that!

I guess this guy doesn’t know Kris does not like being photographed. I wonder what this is about.

justincphoto

I’m off, I have Glasses Malone, and the American Idol, Kris Allen!
25 minutes ago via Facebook

Bio I am a photographer looking to make the impossible possible.

Wonder if David will make Kris’ show tonight.

DavidArchie

Back in Utah for the day. At the orth office and @theRealJordin is playing on the radio.

Thanks for your great recap tigervixxon!!

I believe seeing a concert at Red Rocks just became a part of my bucket list (not that I have one ;)).

tripp_ncwy:
07/13/2010 at 11:43 am
I guess this guy doesn’t know Kris does not like being photographed. I wonder what this is about.

justincphoto

I’m off, I have Glasses Malone, and the American Idol, Kris Allen!
25 minutes ago via Facebook

Bio I am a photographer looking to make the impossible possible.

Maybe he is doing a photo shoot that is related to the video? Wishful thinking!

ETA: i just noticed this photographer is from Utah, where Kris is playing tonight. Probably a photoshoot for the newspaper, or venue?

Saw a sign for the @KrisAllen concert in Atlantic City!!!!!! :) http://yfrog.us/2c9bdz Watch – video!

tripp_ncwy:
07/13/2010 at 1:55 pm
Saw a sign for the @KrisAllen concert in Atlantic City!!!!!! http://yfrog.us/2c9bdz Watch – video!

OMG! That is so cool! Is that the AC Expressway? If so, that’s getting a lot of exposure! I’m going to that show and can’t wait. Are you going?

I now have to wonder. Are you driving and filming? :-)

J9BT that’s not me it from @LiveLoveLambert. I won’t be at that show. I have seen Kris twice already and considering a third.

MollyAnnMay:
07/13/2010 at 12:29 am
Does anyone know where I can get an mp3 of the acoustic LLWD that Kris did at the radio station today (otherwise known as Song for a Dead Ladybug)? Heh.

It was the best version of the song I’ve heard (though granted I haven’t heard that many) and I’d love to get a copy of it.

I made an mp3 and it is here: http://www.mediafire.com/?mynadtmk5ngmlzv

Partial AWM from Red Rocks;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vfqI9EIDUU&feature=player_embedded

Kris should refrain from covering The Beatles because BNL fans have known original artist and would make a comparison.

Comparisons are going to happen no matter what Kris does. I hope he keeps Come Together in his set, because his version of the song is so much fun, and such a different interpretation. Not everyone will like his interpretation, but it’s better than trying to mimic the original, which is something that Kris just does not do, and playing in front of crowds who aren’t familiar with his music, the covers are just as important as his original material. The covers catch people’s attention, and allow them to become engaged with the performance. I also think that Kris’ recent radio appearances show that he’s pretty good at thinking on his feet, and being very witty. But, I doubt he will ever put on airs that he’s a superstar. Kris has said countless times that he wants people to know that he’s a normal person, just like them. He is just a musician, which doesn’t make him better or worse than anyone else. People have commented on how down to earth he is, and that’s not only something that he’s not going to change, but it is also a great selling point, and something that has opened a lot of people’s eyes about him.

I wonder if Kris left out Heartless so that he would be able to perform Come Together, which he didn’t perform the last time he opened for BNL in a non-radio sponsored concert, or if he thought that the crowd wouldn’t relate to the song. On that note, I wonder if a BNL crowd would be more open to songs like Let it Rain, Send Me All Your Angels, and Before We Come Undone than the more up tempo songs like Can’t Stay Away or Alright With Me.

tripp_ncwy:
07/13/2010 at 2:22 pm
J9BT that’s not me it from @LiveLoveLambert. I won’t be at that show. I have seen Kris twice already and considering a third.

Haha! I figured that out after I clicked on the video – sorry.

I have seen him once and am definitely going to AC. Not sure if I’ll be able to see any others. That looks like the Atlantic City Expressway which is heavily traveled and has all of the Casino advertisements. If it is, millions of people are seeing that sign every day, which can only be a good thing!

Does anyone remember how long it took for Kris’ first video to be ready after the video was shot? Can’t wait for this one!

jasmine

If I remember corectly, the LLWD video debuted about 2 weeks after it was filmed

“jasmine:
07/13/2010 at 4:30 pm
Does anyone remember how long it took for Kris’ first video to be ready after the video was shot? Can’t wait for this one!”

That’s a good question. I know it was on VH1 the 1st week in November, and LLWD single was released for adds around 10/1, so my guess is a few weeks since I don’t think the video was recorded right when the single was released. I’m pretty sure it was shot in one night, though.

On that note, I wonder if a BNL crowd would be more open to songs like Let it Rain, Send Me All Your Angels, and Before We Come Undone than the more up tempo songs like Can’t Stay Away or Alright With Me.

Elliegirl, I just skimmed the thread so I may have missed a discussion about this, but why do you think this? I’ve never been to a BNL concert myself, but I do have a friend who’s been many times, and I own a couple of their cds. They are pretty much known for being a party band. People go to BNL concerts to have a good time. A lot of their music is kind of quirky and has a sense of humor to it. I think AWM and Can’t Stay Away are actually the types of songs that would go over really well with a BNL crowd.

At least some seem to be open minded toward Kris.

Masieta

The BNL fans I talked to genuinely had never heard of Kris. A woman said, “Isn’t he country?” I said, “He’s from AR but he’s not country.”
3 minutes ago via web

I mentioned LLWD and a man downloaded it on the spot. Seemed open. This is a great opportunity for Kris Allen to become known to BNL fans.
less than a minute ago via web

One woman had heard of Kris but said, “BNL is better.” I said, “Kris Allen is 25, BNL has been around 20 yrs. Give him a chance. She agreed.
4 minutes ago via web

After last night I think she feels the need to bond with Kris’ crew/band.

ngoik
Playing catch with Andrew and Dave from Kris’s crew/band. Great guys
less than a minute ago via TweetDeck

Just was looking at mediabase and the top40 station, KUDD, in SLC spun TT 51 times in the past week! The HAC station, KJMY spun it 27 times. There should be more recognition of that song with the concert crowd tonight from folks having heard it on the radio (unlike last night’s crowd–Denver stations haven’t added it yet).

Thanks, girlygirl & J9BT!

As I mentioned in other areas on the blog, he was the most gracious guy, he signed autographs, and gave away autographed pictures in the heat and humidity-he does not like his picture to be taken, as I assume you have read (unless on stage).

There are tons of photos of Kris with his fans. He’s always willing to take a picture with anyone. He said Jamie Foxx gave him good advice when he said it only takes a minute to pose for a picture with a fan.

I guess this guy doesn’t know Kris does not like being photographed. I wonder what this is about.

Kris may not like being photographed, as in posing (few people do). But as I see it, he’s not actually unwilling. He’s photographed constantly. He knows it’s good publicity and it’s all part of his job. I mean, he’s not elusive. He doesn’t ever make an issue of it, or avoid it, to my knowledge.

ok, I scrolled back through Kris’s tweets. He shot the video for LLWD on Oct. 17-18 (it was an overnight shoot). The video was released on November 6.

Regarding Kris not liking to have his picture taken, I’ve just got to say that the first this has been mentioned was in a review/interview which was done at a professional photo shoot. I think Kris does not like photo shoots. Think “American’s Next Top Model” He does not like to get in front of professional photogs & have say “make a sexy face”.

However, there are 100s of pictures of fans getting pictures with Kris. He is sweet, smiling, and relaxed. As Ross mentioned, Kris took to heart the advice of Jamie Foxx. He always makes time for his fans, and for their pictures.

Well put, almondean88!

I don’t think it was a surprise for his fans to read recently that Kris doesn’t like photo shoots. I’d be surprised if he did. But I don’t think that extends to fan photos.

omg I was there twice last year!!
Wish I could see Kris perform too… please come to Canada!!