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Title: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: Marilyn on October 16, 2012, 09:12:12 PM
Nov. 27th, 2012  Polk Theatre, Lakeland, FL

Venue: Polk Theatre
Time: 8 PM
Tickets: Tickets are $42, $32, & $22 and go on sale Tuesday, October 16.
Purchase tickets online at www.polktheatre.org or by calling 863-682-7553.
There is a $1 fee per ticket purchased.

Venue website: www.polktheatre.org
Venue Capacity:
Address: 121 South Florida Avenue, Lakeland, Florida 33801
Phone: (863)-682-7553

Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: Tiffany on November 27, 2012, 03:45:20 PM
Betty is there tonight. 3 shows now she has gone too. Happy that she could.

Marilyn will be doing the cellcert. I won't be home til later but I will be here when I can.
Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: Marilyn on November 27, 2012, 07:55:18 PM
DEEMER AT CV

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. There is a festival in Lakeland near the Polk. Lots of families out. Christmas lights-- a whole lighted walkway. And reindeer. There is a Christmas band. The street we are on, about 2 blocks from Polk, has two bounce houses for kids[ and the restaurants are open with tables on the sidewalk. We asked someone for a reco and she directed us to Fresco's Bistro. It's very good! There are loads of families in the street just out the window. The host told us this festival is always the Tues after Thanksgiving! So I guess that is why Clays show is Tues not Mon!


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In our seats. Very nice program. Like a glossy sheet folded in half. Poster pic on front. Inside just post idol pic with chin on hand wwjd band visible. Then a PBS special pic. Long bio. Sponsors on back
Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: Marilyn on November 27, 2012, 08:03:09 PM
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front row! For real! front part of stage is reeeeeeal low! I think it's the orchestra pit covered.
then the actual stage is about 2 ft higher and set back. I bet & hope he walks doe. to the lower part!
eeeeee.

floridaiken
Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: Marilyn on November 27, 2012, 08:04:26 PM
DEEMER

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QUOTE (jb4clay @ Nov 27 2012, 07:57 PM)
I hear some men & kids too.

Yes lots of couples. Maybe a third men maybe

Middle and front packed rear sides(outer edge 4 seats or so) open [/color] [/quote]
Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: mimi on November 27, 2012, 08:07:22 PM
Hi Marilyn
Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: Marilyn on November 27, 2012, 08:17:38 PM
Hi Marlene

Had a little trouble connecting tonight!!

but- my favorite song O HOLY NIGHT  just started
Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: Marilyn on November 27, 2012, 08:19:11 PM
This is so clear!! It sounds like I am THERE!!!


Evidently All is Well was excellent because there were some OMG's!!!!
Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: Marilyn on November 27, 2012, 08:20:21 PM
Away in a Manger/Little Town of Bethlehem/Silent Night
Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: mimi on November 27, 2012, 08:23:39 PM
I'm getting so excited about getting to see him Thursday
Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: Marilyn on November 27, 2012, 08:24:42 PM
view from the orchestra

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Phil Massine ?@philmassine
My view for the Clay Aiken Christmas show. pic.twitter.com/a0YoT3Qc

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v381/marilyon/JNT%202012/CLEARWATER%2011%2027%2012/Clay_1127.jpg)
Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: Marilyn on November 27, 2012, 08:25:12 PM
I'm getting so excited about getting to see him Thursday

The way he is looking, I will faint dead away if his eyes look at me
Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: Marilyn on November 27, 2012, 08:25:46 PM
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HARK THE HERALD ANGELS SING/ O COME ALL YE FAITHFUL
Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: Marilyn on November 27, 2012, 08:26:15 PM
IS THE RED PRINT MORE EASILY READABLE IF I PUT IT IN QUOTES?
Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: mimi on November 27, 2012, 08:26:17 PM
Is he having some trouble tonight reaching the high notes?
Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: mimi on November 27, 2012, 08:27:04 PM
I like the red
Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: mimi on November 27, 2012, 08:27:34 PM
Whatever is easiest
Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: Marilyn on November 27, 2012, 08:33:10 PM
Is he having some trouble tonight reaching the high notes?

 THERE ARE SOME COMMENTS THAT HE SEEMS TO BE.


ARE YOU HEARING ALSO?
Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: Marilyn on November 27, 2012, 08:33:55 PM
I GUESS THE SAME THREE STORIES ARE GOING TO BE AT EVERY SHOW.

THEY MUST LEAD INTO HIS SONGS



MARY DID YOU KNOW?
Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: mimi on November 27, 2012, 08:35:56 PM
Are you kidding me, I'm thankful I can do the cellcert..one day when I come to your house again I'll have to have you show me how to listen to the live stream
Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: Tiffany on November 27, 2012, 08:41:06 PM
Hello I'm here. Thanks Marilyn and Hey Marlene. After tonight you are next. ;D
Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: Marilyn on November 27, 2012, 08:41:25 PM
HE TOLD THE STORY OF JACOB LEAVING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SHOW. HE REALLY EMBELISHES IT NOW!!

EMMANUEL
Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: Marilyn on November 27, 2012, 08:42:11 PM
HEY TIFF
Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: mimi on November 27, 2012, 08:42:18 PM
Right! But you'll be SORRY!
Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: mimi on November 27, 2012, 08:43:29 PM
Marilyn Do you think that is a true story. Sounds good but it is sure different that what we all thought.
Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: Tiffany on November 27, 2012, 08:44:54 PM
Meesa was there at night and heard about it at the buses. Thought he fired him cause he was late.
Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: Marilyn on November 27, 2012, 08:45:51 PM
WELCOME TO OUR WORLD


I LOVE THIS SONG!!
Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: Marilyn on November 27, 2012, 08:46:28 PM
Meesa was there at night and heard about it at the buses. Thought he fired him cause he was late.

YES, BUT CLAY WONT TELL IT LIKE THAT. HE MAKES IT INTO A BETTER STORY.
Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: mimi on November 27, 2012, 08:46:59 PM
Me too Marilyn
Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: Tiffany on November 27, 2012, 08:48:35 PM
Marilyn-Yeah I know cause it sounds more *nicer*

Me three. If he ever does a Christmas CD again record that song.
Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: Marilyn on November 27, 2012, 08:50:30 PM
MOST WONDERFUL TIME/SLEIGH RIDE/JINGLE BELLS/WINTER WONDERLAND


HE IS MOVING THINGS AROUND. LAST TIME HE SANG HARK THE HERALD ANGELS AFTER EMMANUEL.
Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: Tiffany on November 27, 2012, 08:52:54 PM
As long as he still keeps all the songs. Hate to miss out if he doesn't song one.
Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: Tiffany on November 27, 2012, 08:53:53 PM
New story
Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: Marilyn on November 27, 2012, 08:54:19 PM
He changed the story to the little boy who was too old for Santa!!

My friend 2old4clay wrote it- and she is at the concert tonight!!
Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: Tiffany on November 27, 2012, 08:56:26 PM
Cool for her. You think he'll do yours Marilyn?
Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: mimi on November 27, 2012, 08:57:09 PM
Maybe they will use yours Marilyn
Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: Marilyn on November 27, 2012, 08:57:14 PM
MERRY CHRISTMAS WITH LOVE
Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: Marilyn on November 27, 2012, 08:58:18 PM
Maybe they will use yours Marilyn

YEAH- PROBABLY NOT- NOT GETTING MY HOPES UP AT ALL. THERE WERE A LOT OF STORIES.

AND FAYES PIGLET STORY COMES NEXT
Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: mimi on November 27, 2012, 08:59:31 PM
Has he not bantered any with the audience?
Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: Tiffany on November 27, 2012, 09:01:51 PM
I'm sure he will at some point Marlene. Song challenge is coming up. Sometimes the cellcerters can't hear what he talks about too.
Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: Marilyn on November 27, 2012, 09:02:26 PM
TALKING ABOUT MEN KICKING AND SCREAMING AND BEING DRAGGED TO THE SHOW.
Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: Marilyn on November 27, 2012, 09:04:26 PM
HE IS TALKING WITH A LADY WHO HAS BEEN ALL OVER FL AND HER HUSBAND IS IN THE HOTEL ROOM. CLAY SAID- "HE PROBABLY SAID, ENOUGH OF THIS CRAP"

TELLING THEM TO SNUGGLE UP TO THEIR HUSBANDS, GIRLFRIENDS


WHAT ARE YOU DOING NEW YEARS EVE
Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: mimi on November 27, 2012, 09:05:00 PM
I would have to drug DH before I could get him to a show. :)
Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: Tiffany on November 27, 2012, 09:06:47 PM
LOL but darn. Wanted him to say I can't do for you what your hubbies can do and change to that sexy face. :P

LOL Marlene-I think the hubbys and the men would enjoy this show more then a regular concert.
Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: Marilyn on November 27, 2012, 09:07:48 PM
OK SO WHAT I MISSED- 2OLD4CLAY AND HER SON WERE THERE- AND CLAY PUT THE SONG IN TO SURPRISE HER. HE INTRODUCED THEM TO THE AUDIENCE.

HOW SWEET!!



Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: Marilyn on November 27, 2012, 09:08:57 PM
HE IS TALKING ABOUT HOW BAD HE IS WITH LYRICS.

PROBABLY GOING TO DO THE AUDIENCE PERSON SINGING A CHRISTMAS SONG.
Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: Tiffany on November 27, 2012, 09:09:26 PM
That is very sweet.
Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: mimi on November 27, 2012, 09:10:32 PM
WBL One of the gals going with Barbara & I Thursday night is on the phone. Daggone it!
Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: Tiffany on November 27, 2012, 09:10:54 PM
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Snuggle up to the one you came with, your future wife, etc, maybe you'll get lucky.
Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: Tiffany on November 27, 2012, 09:13:03 PM
Talking to a 4 year old. Think this is the 1st time I hear kids are at the show. Better not curse. LOL
Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: Marilyn on November 27, 2012, 09:13:49 PM
HE SAID JOE AND BEN WENT TO ORLANDO AND LEFT HIM BEHIND. SO HE WALKED A MILE AND A HALF BUT HE WAS NOT USED TO HOT WINTER IN FL AND HE HAD SWEAT PANTS ETC., SOMEBODY IN A CAR SCREECHED TO A HALT AND SAID "HEY DO YOU WANT A RIDE"

I COULDNT CATCH ALL OF IT BUT IT SEEMED THAT THEY KNEW HIS NAME AND HE MIGHT NOT HAVE TAKEN THE RIDE.

BUT HE SAID HE LOST 15 POUNDS.
Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: Tiffany on November 27, 2012, 09:15:41 PM
Not nice Ben and Joe. If we knew one of us would give him a ride in a heartbeat.
Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: Marilyn on November 27, 2012, 09:16:38 PM
THE GUY SANG JOY TO THE WORLD AND HAD A PRETTY DARN GOOD VOICE. EVERYONE WAS LAUGHING SO CLAY MUST HAVE PULLED SOME KIND OF FACES.

CRAP- HE LOST THE $100 GIFT CARD
Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: Marilyn on November 27, 2012, 09:18:40 PM
DOING THE FIRST NOEL STORY.

AND HE KNOWS THE NAMES OF THE ORCHESTRA MEMBERS
Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: Tiffany on November 27, 2012, 09:20:55 PM
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Consolation prize is lottery ticket.  So Clay is going to play it, if he wins, rest of tour is off.  Lots of laughs from audience.
Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: Marilyn on November 27, 2012, 09:22:25 PM
THE FIRST NOEL
Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: Marilyn on November 27, 2012, 09:23:51 PM
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caperkeeper texted me saying, "Running his hands thru his hair a lot! Keeps falling in his face.

I replied, "Awesome!"!!

FAYES PIG STORY
Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: Marilyn on November 27, 2012, 09:28:21 PM
I'LL BE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS/CHRISTMAS SONG/HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS
Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: Marilyn on November 27, 2012, 09:35:57 PM
MY GROWN UP CHRISTMAS LIST
Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: Marilyn on November 27, 2012, 09:38:41 PM
I AM TRYING TO TAKE AN ONLINE COURSE IN BETWEEN AND ITS TIMED, AND KEEPS KICKING ME OUT!!
Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: Tiffany on November 27, 2012, 09:41:18 PM
THat stinks. AT least the concert is almosted over.
Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: Tiffany on November 27, 2012, 09:42:10 PM
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David Foster wrote that song about 15 years ago - Joe corrected him - about 20 years ago.
Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: Marilyn on November 27, 2012, 09:42:56 PM
BAND INTRO'S
Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: Tiffany on November 27, 2012, 09:43:24 PM
What are charts? Sheet music?
Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: Tiffany on November 27, 2012, 09:48:54 PM
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Fan is getting one try to win the lottery ticket by pronouncing Joe's last name.  Nope, doesn't win.  Clay still can't say it either but knows fans version of his name was really, really wrong!

Decorating the house doesn't get him in the Christmas spirit like doing this show does!

Telling sweet story of fans who helped the fan from Japan get to Sarasota show!
Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: Marilyn on November 27, 2012, 09:49:21 PM
I think so.

He just talked about WHB and the lady from Japan that he wanted to give free tickets to, but she had no way of getting to Sarasota. So he said that someone in the audience heard, sought out Kyoko, and offered her a ride to the next concert.

He said thats what we are all about, his fans- being there for each other.


He is so special
Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: mimi on November 27, 2012, 09:49:36 PM
Finally made it back
Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: Marilyn on November 27, 2012, 09:50:13 PM
DONT SAVE IT ALL FOR CHRISTMAS DAY


A hug is warmer when youre in it  got SCREAMS
Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: Tiffany on November 27, 2012, 09:52:02 PM
Wow! A tear fell as Glory would say.  :'(
Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: Tiffany on November 27, 2012, 09:54:06 PM
Marlene-Before you go wanted to tell you and Barb have a wonderful time Thursday night. Tell Barb to breath.  ;) LOL Going to be so special for her. Looking forward to hearing all about.
Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: Marilyn on November 27, 2012, 09:54:30 PM
HE NAILED IT!!

All YEar LONG


IT'S OVER!!


WOW!!
Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: Marilyn on November 27, 2012, 09:55:32 PM
MIMI- ENJOY THE SHOW AND DONT FORGET RECAPS!! NOT TOO MANY ARE DOING THIS NOW!


AND TELL BARBARA TO SAVOR EVERY MINUTE OF HIS COMPANY!!
Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: mimi on November 27, 2012, 10:02:09 PM
I will tell her..  she is coming to my house on Thursday and so are the other two that are going with us .(my exDIL & her MIL) I will be driving us to the DPAC siince I've been there numberous times.
Barbara has been having a lot of trouble with her back, but I bet Clay can make her feel better.
Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: Tiffany on November 27, 2012, 10:03:05 PM
Sounds like a great show. I'm sure he'll be happy to get out of FL now. LOL Looking forward to the clack and pics as always. Thanks Marilyn. 
Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: mimi on November 27, 2012, 10:07:46 PM
Thanks Marilyn.  Nite Tiffany. It sure seemed like it went fast tonight.
Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: Marilyn on November 27, 2012, 10:34:16 PM
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he was telling the story of the fan coming from Tokyo, Japan for the first night's show (I don't recall all the details - had trouble understanding some of the banter), and she was only attending that one show. He said he'd give her a ticket to the next show if she wanted to go. She said she couldn't because she didn't have a way to get there. He's also been doing a little schitck through here about crazy fans. He said he saw the fan at the show the next night and found out some fans sought her out after the show the prior night to offer a ride and lodging too (I think - check the cellcert recording!) He brought that around to that's just the kind of people these crazy folks are, and they've done things like this to help someone out for 10 years now. This is definitely paraphrased and it is well worth listening to the cellcert recording DMom was making. It was so sweet! It just felt like the greatest compliment and acknowledgement that the fandom is very special and he knows it. Makes me tear up thinking about it!  
Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: Tiffany on November 27, 2012, 10:37:31 PM
That makes my heart melt. Just goes to show you he so knows what kind of fans we really are and not just crazy.

Night Everyone. I thought so too Marlene. Reminder no concert tomorrow. Next stop Clay's hometown.  ;D
Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: Marilyn on November 28, 2012, 12:47:50 AM
Nice tweet from the Polk Theatre:


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Polk Theatre Inc ?@PolkTheatre
Great show tonight! Clay Aiken really delivered. It looked beautiful too! Thank you to all the remarkable staff, technical crew and volunteers for making it go so smoothy. And of course, as usual, we couldn't have it without you, our fabulous patrons! Thank you for joining us!

Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: Marilyn on November 28, 2012, 12:51:49 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v381/marilyon/JNT%202012/CLEARWATER%2011%2027%2012/IMG_3435-L.jpg)
Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: Marilyn on November 28, 2012, 12:52:30 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v381/marilyon/JNT%202012/CLEARWATER%2011%2027%2012/IMG_3370-L.jpg)
Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: Marilyn on November 28, 2012, 12:52:57 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v381/marilyon/JNT%202012/CLEARWATER%2011%2027%2012/IMG_3362-L.jpg)
Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: Marilyn on November 28, 2012, 12:54:14 AM
THE LADY WHO WAS TRYING TO PRONOUNCE THE DRUMMERS NAME

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v381/marilyon/JNT%202012/CLEARWATER%2011%2027%2012/Clay_Lakeland_Story_cap_2.png)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v381/marilyon/JNT%202012/CLEARWATER%2011%2027%2012/Clay_Lakeland_Story_cap_1.png)
Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: Marilyn on November 28, 2012, 01:38:01 AM
RECAP FROM THE LADY ABOVE:

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(idlefan')The Polk theater is an old movie house that was renovated several years ago. They kept all the funky Aladdinesque details and a particularly gorgeous night sky ceiling oth twinkling stars...a neat old place. There is an orchestra pit that was covered tonight and Clay was not happy being so far from his women, so he kept coming down across the edge in front of the speakers to see and chat with us. My sister and I were right at the bottom of the steps and he kept looking right at us. I know. Everyone thinks he's looking at them but he would not let me go tonight. First he wanted me to sing the carol. "Don't you know any Christmas carols?" Naturally, I had been mouthing the words to every damn song he sang, but I said "no". When he pressed me, I admitted I know them all but I don't sing a note...but my sister does! Then she chickened out too. Good thing, because that guy who got up there belted that sucker outta the park. So when time comes to say Joes name, he came right back to me like a homing pigeon. This time I couldn't get out of it so I walked up there and gave it a lame shot. My smart ass little sister called out to him that I had written one of those stories and he asked me which one. When I told him "the grandfather and ice skates and a frozen pond" he remembered and said "you read it, too, where?" And this was when I froze... New Jersey? PA? It was Morristown but I didn't remember until I sat down. He laughed that it must have made a big impression on me if I couldn't remember but my sweet sister said "she's one of the crazies, she's been to so many she gets them confused." Thanks sis. Really , thanks sis, for going with me tonight and getting us such great seats and being such a sweetheart. I love my sisters even more than I love Clay Aiken, and that's saying a lot!

BTW I'm typing on my iPad so please forgive the typos and lack of editing. I'm also still under the influence...

My sister knows just about everyone in Lakeland ( not a big town!) and she recognized several people there. When Clay asked who was actually from Lakeland, the applause would make me think more NJU than US tonight. How the hell did that happen? They were all very enthusiastic. Someone even mentioned they were there because of CAP. It's a Christmas miracle!
Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: Marilyn on November 28, 2012, 08:59:55 AM
2old4clay at CV

Good morning all...will attempt a little recap of my amazing adventures with Clay. As mentioned before I won the ebay auction for Lakeland, and decided to ask my son to share it with me. It worked out well as I needed a ride anyway from home to Lakeland to meet up with travel friends. The other night in Sarasota, I was the one who drove Lucia (Brazil) and kyoko from Japan over to the M&G since Clay had asked Lucia to be there in addition to the winners. The tour manager let us all go in, but kyoko and I sat a few seats away from the rest of the group as we didn't belong with them. When Clay came up to do the M&G he came up our side of the theatre and saw me and said hello. He then said 'we put your story in the show', and I said noooo, not my story. He responded 'that's right...I had it in the show and then pulled it because it didn't fit. Then he asked me if I wanted to read my story at one of the concerts, so I told him I would be with him through Staten Island, and that I had won the M&G for Lakeland and Mike and I would be there. He said that's great, we will do it in Lakeland, but I want you to record it... so stay after this is over and Ben will record you and will use it in Lakeland. So that is what we did, me, Lucia and kyoko were allowed to stay for the rest of the sound check (Clay was not there) until Ben was ready. We had quite a lot of fun waiting around as Mariah took us through the venue and downstairs into the Green Room, where they had the food services. We were there a short time and then they took us into another room with Ben and he set up the laptop for recording. Clay told Mariah (tour manager) to go out to the bus and get the story book for me to read from. I was a bit nervous, but it was a heck of a lot easier than the first time on stage. When I was finished, we were led out, and stopped by to say good bye and thanks to Clay.

When today came we went to our M&G, and he did his usual introduction to all and signed whatever anyone brought. When he was talking to Mike I heard my recording...the part about him moving to Florida..as the band was working on the timing of bringing the story into the song. I looked up at Clay and he looked at me and proceeded to tell the sound man to stop what was on. Mike had no clue what was going on. I never told him about the reading, because what if Clay decided it still didn't fit, and I did want him to be surprised. It was a wonderful moment for the both of us, Mike was really touched and for a minute the 3 of us had a special moment, as I could see that Clay was looking at us while he sang Merry Christmas With Love. The other personal touch that meant the world to me...was the song MCWL, since my husband died Christmas Day, the first time I heard Clay sing that song was on 12/2 in Merrillville in '06...I felt a connection to it right away, so tonight was made so very special to me in more ways than I can ever explain.

During the picture taking, we took a picture of the 3 of us, then he asked if we wanted individual ones, and I said that would be nice if it was ok with him.
When he took the picture with Mike, he said 'this one is for the refrigerator'.  
Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: Tiffany on November 28, 2012, 01:54:26 PM
Clack

http://www.clackunlimited.com/clack/Concert_Clack/2012_JNT/Lakeland/deemer/
Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: Marilyn on November 28, 2012, 09:59:25 PM
Pre-"Don't Save It All For Christmas Day" Fan Shout Out Banter, Lakeland by Scarlett (You Tube)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIjrnTtzV4c...eature=youtu.be

Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: Marilyn on November 28, 2012, 10:00:11 PM

Exquisite performance......Clay's love really shines through in this one.

Scarlett You Tube links for Lakeland:

"All Year Long," Lakeland

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yi3a9BFPrg

"My Grown Up Christmas List," Lakeland

Another heart-filled performance.

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

"Don't Save It All For Christmas Day," Lakeland

Longest held note for "Don't Save It All For Christmas Day" ??

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3UAhcwf4A4

2Old4Clay Christmas Story Banter, Lakeland

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YoJliUxcX8

"Merry Christmas With Love," Lakeland

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ul5jkkfF-MM...eature=youtu.be

"What Are You Doing New Year's Eve," Lakeland

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=playe...p;v=LnljOWsaX30



Links can travel.

Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: Marilyn on November 28, 2012, 10:01:49 PM
WANDACLEO AT CV

i was sitting beside a NJU couple last night and I asked them after the show if they enjoyed it and they both said how wonderful it was. Made me happy. O come o come Emmanuel was especially beautiful. Clay must be feeling well now. He looks more energetic and said he walked a mile and a half to find lunch on Monday after Ben and joe left him to go to Epcot. Said he lost 15pounds from sweating because all he had to wear were sweats as he didn't come with clothes for the heat.

He also complained that he was roasting on stage, and I was roasting in the audience, so I could relate
Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: Marilyn on November 28, 2012, 10:13:14 PM
MORE FROM 2OLD4CLAY, WHO'S STORY WAS READ:

Mike was very surprised, I didn't tell him what might happen, and I was concerned that he would be zoned out with the Christmas music and wouldn't catch the story. I was prepared to nudge him a bit and say something. But as soon as the opening line was read he knew and he said..'I don't believe this'. He had not really heard my story before but I let him read it when it won the contest. He then said 'I'm embarrassed, but I just said no reason to be. I knew he was getting emotional and fighting back tears, half way through he grabbed my hand, and we held hands through MCWL. Then the acknowledgement afterwards by Clay touched him deeply. I explained to him that I did not request the story to be read and told him the backstory. Afterwards he still was very touched by the entire evening...he said the concert was amazing. He laughed a lot at all of Clay's banter. During the M&G Clay talked to him about being dragged there, and he told him he had been at other concerts, and Clay wanted to know which ones he saw. It was nice that Mike was also able to meet all my travel friends in addition to Lucia who had come to my house on Thanksgiving Day.

I have already received the 3 pictures they took, but Clay's eyes are white dots, so I need to see if they did something to them. When I get them fixed I can post.

Can't make post 'red' due to ipad ...still learning this thing. On our way to Durham now
Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: Marilyn on November 28, 2012, 11:02:49 PM
CINDYANNEF AT CV

I love being able to sit back and see all the changes in each show, and the different interaction Clay has had with the fans in each city. I'm also glad that he's feeling much better. WHAT A MAN!!! There's not many entertainer's out there these days, that would have gone on with the tour while suffering from the flu.

From what I've seen so far....I think he's gained a lot of new fans with this tour. I think in a way, Capp really did help a lot people see another side of Clay. Hopefully now they'll all be able to now see the things we've all loved about him from day one, as well.


I didn't do a recap from my time spent at the Clearwater concert, because Kim already did it for the both of us. As far as I'm concerned...she probably said it much better than I would have anyhow. We did get meet up with a lot other fans that we've met over the last few years, which is always great! I know I was very impressed by the number of people at Clearwater, that had never been to one of his concerts before. If I had to make a wild guess: I'd probably have to say it was almost closeto 60% of the audience. Almost everyone in the NJU group we were around after the show, just raved about him over and over again. And some of them even asked some of the fans where his next concert was, and where they could get their hands on his CD.  
Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: Marilyn on November 28, 2012, 11:19:38 PM
Sentimental Medley," Lakeland by Scarlett

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ES3_lVb4GhQ
Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: Marilyn on November 29, 2012, 12:21:43 AM
Scarlett clips cont'd.

"Sentimental Medley," Lakeland.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ES3_lVb4GhQ

"Oh Come Oh Come Emmanuel," Lakeland.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4_5h9kIQe4...eature=youtu.be

"Welcome To Our World," Lakeland.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EISUu12wb3Y

Pre-"The First Noel," Banter, Lakeland.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dq3I041Xbyw

"The First Noel," Lakeland.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zt27VjESHvo

"Jazzy Medley," Lakeland.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAbgPm10MPo

"What Are You Doing New Year's Eve," Banter, Lakeland.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QpG241FH_A

"Remember The Lyrics Contest," Lakeland.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfOGUJty3N8

Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: Marilyn on November 29, 2012, 07:09:34 AM
This is a link to Wowzers4Clay's Channel with Scarlett's videos.

http://www.youtube.com/user/Wowzers4Clay?feature=watch

Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: Marilyn on November 29, 2012, 07:10:13 AM
Mary Did You Know," Lakeland by Scarlett.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgJWMRJZqQA...eature=youtu.be

"Oh Come Oh Come Emmanuel" Banter, Lakeland.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hz4xueh_KY8

Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: Marilyn on November 30, 2012, 12:05:25 AM
All Is Well," Lakeland.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDw4s3Qc6D4

"Christmas Waltz," Lakeland.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78-Z5u1OM20

"Opening Show Banter," Lakeland.

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

"Oh Holy Night," Lakeland.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iK_-zwjZU9I

"Baby Jesus Medley," Lakeland.

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

"Hark The Herald Angels Sing/Oh Come All Ye Faithful," Lakeland.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dLxUptmknc

Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: Marilyn on December 04, 2012, 09:44:01 AM
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Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: Marilyn on December 04, 2012, 09:45:32 AM
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Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
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Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: Marilyn on January 12, 2013, 05:46:39 PM
JNT '12 Lakeland Concert Series You Tube Play List:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrJQ...eature=view_all

"All Is Well."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEtSzzm12SI...ZTM&index=1

"Christmas Waltz."

Captures by Gdg, MBLovesClay and Scarlett. Audio by MBLovesClay.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rE6X_lDGpc...ZTM&index=2

Links can travel.
Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: Marilyn on January 13, 2013, 11:49:22 PM
JNT '12 Lakeland Concert Series You Tube Play List:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrJQ...eature=view_all


Captures by Gdg, MBLovesClay & Scarlett.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rE6X_lDGpc...ZTM&index=2

"Opening Show Banter."

Captures by Gdg, MBLovesClay & Scarlett.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOJQ9K2UBoI

"Oh Holy Night."

Captures by Gdg, MBLovesClay & Scarlett.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fu4jHc0cuzI

JNT '12 Milwaukee

"Oh Holy Night."

Captures by Canfly172, Dlh7777 and Scarlett.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TM0GICCf2mQ

Title: Re: 11/27/12-LAKELAND, FL-POLK THEATRE
Post by: Marilyn on January 14, 2013, 12:09:44 AM
JNT '12, Lakeland Concert Series, Cont'd.

"Baby Jesus/Church Medley."

Captures by Gdg, MBLovesClay & Scarlett.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8GiwS-RFnQ

Links can travel.