Nov 27 - Fox Theatre, St. Louis MO

[Marilyn]

ILClaymate
« on: October 06, 2007, 12:22:57 AM »
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Venue website:  FABULOUSFOX.COM

Tickets:
Online @ METROTIX.COM
Phone @ 314-534-1111 or 800-293-5949 - Open 9am - 9pm 7 days a week
Box Office @ 527 North Grand Boulevard - Mon-Fri 10a-6p, Sat 10a-2p

Seating chart:  FOX SEATING - virtual too!

Tickets on sale:  TBA

[Marilyn]

Leveland
« Reply #1 on: October 08, 2007, 07:48:27 AM »   

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OMG!!  Can't wait.   

We need to at least plan some kind of dinner before the show.  Let me know if anyone is interested. 

Terry

[Marilyn]

ILClaymate
« Reply #2 on: October 15, 2007, 11:40:55 PM »   

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10/15/07 : NEW CLAY AIKEN PRE-SALE BEGINS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17!
By Team Clay

A new pre-sale for Clay's "Christmas in the Heartland" tour begins this coming Wednesday, October 17th. Pre-sale passwords, links and detailed information will be posted on the TOURS page of the ClayOnline.com website prior to pre-sale start times. You will need to login using your Clay Online fan club account to see the pre-sale link and password.

Clay Aiken Pre-Sale beginning Wednesday, October 17th:

November 27 -- St. Louis, MO -- Fox Theatre -- Pre-Sale Begins 10:00 a.m. CST

CLAYONLINE

[Marilyn]

ILClaymate
« Reply #3 on: October 18, 2007, 12:36:53 PM »   

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I received this in an email today:

Clay Aiken

Christmas in the Heartland
Fox Theatre, St. Louis
November 27, 8pm
Tickets for this show go on sale Saturday, October 20 at 10am, but you can purchase tickets beginning Thursday, October 18 at 10am. To take advantage of this offer, visit metrotix.com/promotions and enter the promo code HEARTLAND07. But hurry, this offer ends Friday, October 19 at 5pm! 
 

 

[Marilyn]

Leveland
« Reply #4 on: November 20, 2007, 04:06:32 PM »   

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  we get front Row for the first time for me anyway.  Can't wait.  We are in Section VIP5 row A... Nicole (hnl97), Amy (doglover06) and my kids. 

hope to see some Claymaniacs there. 

Love, Terry

[Marilyn]

STLClaycrazy
« Reply #5 on: November 29, 2007, 11:28:12 PM »   

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Hi Gang - Here are Lauren & I's St. Louis pictures. 

http://www.flickr.com/photos/dontsneezeintothefan/sets/72157603331098464/

[Marilyn]

woodstock854
Global Moderator
« Reply #6 on: December 09, 2007, 07:58:25 AM »   

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Here is Lynn/wordsmith1223's review of the St. Louis concert which was printed in her paper:


CONCERT REVIEW
Clay Aiken's Fox holiday concert a comfort and joy

By LYNN VENHAUS
Managing Editor

With a full orchestra and his two longtime back-up singers, Clay Aiken brought his big voice and a touch of elegance for a holiday concert at  the Fox Theatre last Tuesday. It was both a comfort and a joy.
St. Louis is among 20 stops on his ³Christmas in the Heartland² tour,  the first time his Christmas music-themed show¹s been here, as well as his  first performance since March 2004, when he was on a double bill with Kelly Clarkson at the Savvis Center.

Since ³American Idol² made him the most famous runner-up and a  household name during the second season in 2003, Aiken¹s released two  platinum-selling albums as well as the popular ³Merry Christmas With Love² CD.
Along the way, he¹s transformed from a geeky college student with career plans to be a special education teacher into a polished professional  artist. His makeover, however, doesn¹t mask his true colors -- a singer with an amazing voice and aw-shucks likability.

Dressed formally in a black suit and black shirt, Clay took the stage solemnly, singing Christmas hymns and one of his signature songs, the beautiful ballad ³Mary Did You Know.²
Joined by silky smooth Quiana Parler and Angela Fisher, who have been his back-up singers since his first tour four years ago, Clay presented favorite music of the season. One of the evening¹s highlights was an opportunity for four women from the audience to share their Christmas stories. They were personally
selected from his Fan Club contest, and rehearsed reading at a stage microphone from a black binder that afternoon.
While a few brought a warm response from the audience,  others brought tears to everyone¹s eyes.
Clay ended his set with ³Don¹t Save It All For Christmas Day,² a song first recorded by Celine Dion, but one that has become a staple in his repertoire. His passionate version wowed the crowd, prompting a standing ovation.
Throughout the evening, he demonstrated that he¹s grown as a performer, yet his voice is still in fine form -- holding powerful Œglory¹ notes for an unbelievable count, down to the final encore of this classy concert.
His delivery was heartfelt and sincere, with glimpses of his down-home charm in between. He didn¹t spend too much time chatting or joking with the audience like he does during his summer state fair stops, opting to showcase the audience¹s true-life tales.
Clay¹s never looked like a typical pop star, but that doesn¹t stop a devoted fan base from turning out to support him, no matter how many jokes others make.
His loyal fans warmly welcomed his season greetings on only the second night of his holiday tour, a tradition he referred to as ³My Christmas card to you.²
The supportive audience of mostly women included actress Phyllis Smith, a St. Louis native who plays ³Phyllis² on ³The Office.² She was enjoying the concert with her mom from the third row.
Clay has big plans for next year. In 2008, he will appear on Broadway for a brief run in ³Spamalot² as Sir Robin. And record another album.
He obviously has made the right career moves to have staying power.

That boy sure can sing, no doubt about it.