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Title: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Marilyn on August 09, 2010, 06:44:04 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v381/marilyon/A%20TRIED%20AND%20TRUE/CONCERT%20VENUES/HoustonJonesHall.jpg)

February 14, 2011--Houston, TX - Jones Hall

Time:
Tickets:
Venue website: http://www.houstontx.gov/joneshall/
Venue Capacity: 1,850
Address: 615 Louisiana St, Houston, TX 77208 77208
Phone: 713.224.7575
Seating Chart:  (http://www.houstontx.gov/joneshall/seating.htm)Link
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Marilyn on August 22, 2010, 06:19:44 PM
View of the Theater

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v381/marilyon/A%20TRIED%20AND%20TRUE/CONCERT%20VENUES/joneshall3.jpg)

No info on Website yet.
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Marilyn on September 07, 2010, 12:17:24 PM
They are showing the PBS special tomorrow. Not sure what pledges they will have, but here is the time and the station telephone number if anyone wants to try:


Quote
8:30 pm Clay Aiken - Tried and True: Live!
Website: http://www.houstonpbs.org/ProgramSchedule/HDSchedule.html

4343 Elgin St.    Houston, Texas 77204-0008    713-748-8888
© 2010 KUHT/University of Houston System
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Prissy on September 07, 2010, 08:21:57 PM
Thanks, Marilyn!

I talked to a lady at PBS in Houston and she said that for a pledge of $300, two tickets to the February 14th concert and for $500, two tickets and a Meet and Greet.  I'm hoping that the tickets will be good.  What do you think?  Is this a good way to get good seats?

Prissy
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Prissy on September 08, 2010, 11:44:46 PM
I did call the PBS station and got the Meet and Greet/tickets package at 4:15 this afternoon;  about 4 hours before the pledge drive began.  JoAnn also got the same package, so four of us will be Meetin' and Greetin' with Clay in Houston on February 14th.

Hopefully, we will have good seats.  We were not told where the seats would be.
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Tiffany on September 09, 2010, 12:35:16 PM
Congrats Prissy and JoAnn!!! That's wonderful!!! Can't wait to hear your details. ;D
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: JoAnn Moody on September 21, 2010, 09:01:56 AM
The "4" going to Houston include me(JoAnn) Prissy, my Mom Jennie and our own Frankie!   We are going to have the M&G's too!

  My Mom will be celebrating her 84th birthday on Feb.  24 and this M&G is her birthday present from me.  She saw Clay last tour, hand a bus line handshake and now will get to meet him.  She has already told everyone that she is meeting him in February!
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Tiffany on February 13, 2011, 05:34:33 PM
Have a wonderful time JoAnn, Prissy, Frankie and Jennie and give us lot's of details for your Meet and Greet.  ;D Have fun!

This concert starts tomorrow at 7:30 but it will be 8:30 EST. I believe Texas is an hour behind.
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Marilyn on February 13, 2011, 11:56:18 PM
The "4" going to Houston include me(JoAnn) Prissy, my Mom Jennie and our own Frankie!   We are going to have the M&G's too!

  My Mom will be celebrating her 84th birthday on Feb.  24 and this M&G is her birthday present from me.  She saw Clay last tour, hand a bus line handshake and now will get to meet him.  She has already told everyone that she is meeting him in February!


WHAT A GREAT BIRTHDAY PRESENT!! YOU ALL HAVE A WONDERFUL TIME!
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: JoAnn Moody on February 14, 2011, 07:46:28 AM
Hello from Houston !
Mom , Frankie and me have already spotted
The bus!  Waiting for the day of fun to
Begin.
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Tiffany on February 14, 2011, 01:23:22 PM
Hi JoAnn. Thanks for posting here. Saw your post at the OCD that maybe Clay is staying at your hotel. Should I get the bail money? LOL Have a great time. I'm sure Clay will make it special for V-Day.
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Tiffany on February 14, 2011, 05:53:10 PM
Clay's getting lot's of gifts tonight. LOL From Twitter at the venue's office.

http://ow.ly/i/8bmp
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Marilyn on February 14, 2011, 07:19:30 PM
Hello from Houston !
Mom , Frankie and me have already spotted
The bus!  Waiting for the day of fun to
Begin.

Did you take pictures??  ;D
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Marilyn on February 14, 2011, 07:21:31 PM
Clay's getting lot's of gifts tonight. LOL From Twitter at the venue's office.

http://ow.ly/i/8bmp

That dog and the flowers next to it are from CV. We HAD to send it to him, because the doggy sings "Still the one" We also donated $1200 to TNIP.
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Tiffany on February 14, 2011, 07:40:38 PM
Marilyn-Awww How cute. Hope he gets a kick out of it. Love to see his face.
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Marilyn on February 14, 2011, 08:01:32 PM
FROM FACEBOOK:

HOUSTON SYMPHONY; CLAYMATES WAITING FOR A SPECIAL MEET AND GREET WITH CLAY AIKEN!!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v381/marilyon/TRIED%20AND%20TRUE%20TOUR%202011/HOUSTON%202%2014%2011/MEETNGREETLINEUP.jpg)
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Marilyn on February 14, 2011, 08:11:54 PM
Patiently waiting.
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Tiffany on February 14, 2011, 08:15:57 PM
Cool! I see Prissy, JoAnn and her mom but not sure which one is Frankie. Prissy is the curly red head. Maybe Frankie has the camera?
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Tiffany on February 14, 2011, 08:17:07 PM
Starts at 8:30.
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Marilyn on February 14, 2011, 08:21:05 PM
Cool! I see Prissy, JoAnn and her mom but not sure which one is Frankie. Prissy is the curly red head. Maybe Frankie has the camera?

No- the pic was taken by someone at Houston Symphony since it was posted on their facebook.
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: WilsonClaymate on February 14, 2011, 08:24:34 PM
Hi Ladies

I'll be here as long as my netbook will work.   I'm too tired to sit in a kitchen chair in front of my "real" computer.
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Tiffany on February 14, 2011, 08:25:06 PM
Will you be able to do the cellcert Wednesday? Going away for a day and one night tomorrow. Not sure when I'll be back but want to try to make it.

Hey Barb.
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Marilyn on February 14, 2011, 08:36:55 PM
I can hear the cellcerter talking. She is from Northern England and has a lovely accent. Its loud and clear so far but is late starting.
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Marilyn on February 14, 2011, 08:37:43 PM
Will you be able to do the cellcert Wednesday? Going away for a day and one night tomorrow. Not sure when I'll be back but want to try to make it.

Hey Barb.

As long as my computer holds out it shouldnt be a problem.

Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Tiffany on February 14, 2011, 08:46:24 PM
Thanks! Going up to VA to Great Wolf Lodge. It's an indoor waterpark.

Ernie M. checked in to Jones Hall It's time for Clay Aiken

That's the guy from PBS that Clay said it was one of the best interviews he has done.
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Marilyn on February 14, 2011, 08:47:26 PM
Where do I begin................Love Story

Lots of screams when he showed up
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Tiffany on February 14, 2011, 08:48:32 PM
Yes! That's a good song for V-Day.  Read on Twitter they could be a lot of men again there tonight.
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Tiffany on February 14, 2011, 08:50:32 PM
It's Clay!
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Marilyn on February 14, 2011, 08:52:28 PM
Got kicked off!!

Kind of hush
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Marilyn on February 14, 2011, 08:53:54 PM
Asking who is here with a Valentine
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Tiffany on February 14, 2011, 08:54:58 PM
From the CH:

QUOTE
Mixed audience of men and women, about 2/3 full.

Hair just out of the shower, very soft
signed for the M&Ger's
had their pics taken
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: WilsonClaymate on February 14, 2011, 08:56:49 PM
I hope there is a good crowd there tonight

Clay Aiken and Valentine's Day -- what a great pair
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Marilyn on February 14, 2011, 08:58:36 PM
Asking who of the gentleman were threatened or bribed

Saying that if they came with a valentine this show might "grease the wheels"

Someone yelling out from the audience

"My mother loves you"  Clay told her she was loud- ended up turning the videocamera on her and then dedicated "Moon RIver" to her and her mother (who are rows apart)
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Marilyn on February 14, 2011, 09:02:20 PM
Cant take my eyes off you


The sound is so CLEAR- I feel like I am right there!!
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Tiffany on February 14, 2011, 09:02:30 PM
LOL and never heard of grease the wheels before.

He's wearing the black sweater from last Monday's Broadway Backwards show.

That looked so good on him.
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Tiffany on February 14, 2011, 09:03:01 PM
That's great Marilyn. About time.
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Marilyn on February 14, 2011, 09:03:44 PM
He's doing Moon River early so we may get My Funny Valentine later.

The sweater is the BB6 sweater
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Tiffany on February 14, 2011, 09:05:03 PM
Did he tell them this or it's wishful thinking?
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Marilyn on February 14, 2011, 09:07:03 PM

From what I could understand, he told the girl she was LOUD- he videotaped her because he kept asking if she was taping and told her it was OK to do it. Then I think he videotaped her. He asked where her mother was- (the girl was up front) and her Mom was in fourth row  so he dedicated Moon River to both of them


Something about us
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Marilyn on February 14, 2011, 09:07:24 PM
Did he tell them this or it's wishful thinking?

Definitely wishful thinking
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Tiffany on February 14, 2011, 09:10:17 PM
HA So we see him with a camera.

I see. I doubt he will sing that. Maybe he'll do a song he did in Orlando that he didn't do the other night.
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Marilyn on February 14, 2011, 09:11:55 PM
Swing set- The Way, Etc
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Marilyn on February 14, 2011, 09:14:14 PM
The sound on this cellcert is so clear- it feels like I am right there!!
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: WilsonClaymate on February 14, 2011, 09:15:30 PM
 
Can't wait until it is our turn to see this show
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Marilyn on February 14, 2011, 09:16:56 PM

This is what I think she said

Merriee is talking about a discussion with Ernie Manouse? Ernie said he has already sold 130 of Clay's interview which is the most he has ever sold of any interview. He wants to get his interview on other PBS stations and he gave Merrieee his business card to contact him tomorrow. Ernie asked us to post it on the boards after he emails to her exactly what he wants us to say.

PBS pledge did really well in Houston, per Ernie. He said it was a good special.

Ernie has never seen Clay in concert and this is his first time.. All the Houston PBS people are in the audience.
 
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Marilyn on February 14, 2011, 09:17:34 PM
Quiana singing "Cry Me A River "
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Marilyn on February 14, 2011, 09:17:53 PM

Can't wait until it is our turn to see this show

I know, I know!!!
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Tiffany on February 14, 2011, 09:18:28 PM
Need to get some mp3's of the songs to save them so I'll think about these.

Me too Barb. A week from tomorrow for me. ;D
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Tiffany on February 14, 2011, 09:19:41 PM

This is what I think she said

Merriee is talking about a discussion with Ernie Manouse? Ernie said he has already sold 130 of Clay's interview which is the most he has ever sold of any interview. He wants to get his interview on other PBS stations and he gave Merrieee his business card to contact him tomorrow. Ernie asked us to post it on the boards after he emails to her exactly what he wants us to say.

PBS pledge did really well in Houston, per Ernie. He said it was a good special.

Ernie has never seen Clay in concert and this is his first time.. All the Houston PBS people are in the audience.

Wow! That's wonderful news and I really want to see that interview.
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Tiffany on February 14, 2011, 09:20:30 PM
Invisible - "I heard screams--must have been "the tug!"
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Marilyn on February 14, 2011, 09:22:10 PM
Asking audience if anyone listens to the radio- going to do the autotune bit
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: WilsonClaymate on February 14, 2011, 09:23:21 PM

This is what I think she said

Merriee is talking about a discussion with Ernie Manouse? Ernie said he has already sold 130 of Clay's interview which is the most he has ever sold of any interview. He wants to get his interview on other PBS stations and he gave Merrieee his business card to contact him tomorrow. Ernie asked us to post it on the boards after he emails to her exactly what he wants us to say.

PBS pledge did really well in Houston, per Ernie. He said it was a good special.

Ernie has never seen Clay in concert and this is his first time.. All the Houston PBS people are in the audience.

Wow! That's wonderful news and I really want to see that interview.

That's greqt -- just what Clay needs, several people in his corner who will spread the word
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Tiffany on February 14, 2011, 09:24:18 PM
Agreed Barb and it gives us hope.
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: WilsonClaymate on February 14, 2011, 09:24:50 PM
Agreed Barb and it gives us hope.

Yes, it does
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Tiffany on February 14, 2011, 09:26:57 PM
Nice job by Quiana. Wow!

I seen no clack yet of Quiana's solo songs but I want too at least once.
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Tiffany on February 14, 2011, 09:27:55 PM
The orchestra was 45-50% full in an 1800 seat theatre."  "The venue holds 2,911."

Ouch! Well maybe some other concerts it could be better. Where I'm seeing him only has 995 seats. Very small compared to that venue.
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Marilyn on February 14, 2011, 09:30:41 PM
Suspicious Minds
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Tiffany on February 14, 2011, 09:31:35 PM
Auto tune song - Party in the USA - Miley Cyrus

That will sound interesting. LOL
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Marilyn on February 14, 2011, 09:31:48 PM
Buttercup
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Marilyn on February 14, 2011, 09:35:10 PM
Lots of screams for Buttercup


What Kind of Fool Am I
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Marilyn on February 14, 2011, 09:38:56 PM
You Dont have to Say you Love Me
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Marilyn on February 14, 2011, 09:39:55 PM
THe stage in this venue is humongous!
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Tiffany on February 14, 2011, 09:41:07 PM
You Dont have to Say you Love Me

He didn't sing that one on Saturday so he added it back.
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: WilsonClaymate on February 14, 2011, 09:41:39 PM
You Dont have to Say you Love Me

I'll bet he is doing a good job on that song
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Marilyn on February 14, 2011, 09:43:22 PM
Its Impossible
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Marilyn on February 14, 2011, 09:43:53 PM
You Dont have to Say you Love Me

I'll bet he is doing a good job on that song

He is sounding wonderful!!!
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Marilyn on February 14, 2011, 09:52:23 PM
Who's Sorry Now

Calypso Style


Grunge
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Marilyn on February 14, 2011, 09:54:28 PM
That grunge was hysterical!!



Mack THe Knife- he is GROWLING!!
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Tiffany on February 14, 2011, 09:54:56 PM
Who's Sorry Now

Calypso Style


Grunge

Odd choices. LOL It's fun to hear what people think of every night. Doing a great job with all the styles so far.
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Tiffany on February 14, 2011, 09:55:29 PM
Gahh Make to note to watch MTK.
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: WilsonClaymate on February 14, 2011, 09:57:11 PM
O M G - I love MTK anyway
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Marilyn on February 14, 2011, 09:57:32 PM
Only Make Believe
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Tiffany on February 14, 2011, 09:58:37 PM
One of my favs too Barb.
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Tiffany on February 14, 2011, 10:00:07 PM
"He sneaked some "grunge" into Mackie!"
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: PHILLYLUVSCLAY on February 14, 2011, 10:02:02 PM
*WAVES*
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Tiffany on February 14, 2011, 10:02:25 PM
"Foggy Day in London Town" (Quiana)
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: WilsonClaymate on February 14, 2011, 10:02:49 PM
Hi Philly
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Tiffany on February 14, 2011, 10:02:58 PM
Hey Philly. Good to see you here.
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Marilyn on February 14, 2011, 10:03:20 PM
Foggy Day in London Town- Quiana

Crying
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Marilyn on February 14, 2011, 10:11:35 PM
Doing the Unchained Melody banter
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Tiffany on February 14, 2011, 10:11:57 PM
intro'ing band

... leading into "UM"
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: mimi on February 14, 2011, 10:14:02 PM
Just now checking in. It took a little while to catch up.

Sounds like he is in good voice again tonight.

Can't hardly wait to hear the growl on MTK

Just hope he will keep adding these little things..growls, tugs ,& whatnot for our concert on the 26th.
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Tiffany on February 14, 2011, 10:15:49 PM
"He really praises Ben for the UM arrangement."

Hey Marlene.
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Marilyn on February 14, 2011, 10:17:07 PM
Dang, he NAILED Unchained Melody!!
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Tiffany on February 14, 2011, 10:18:43 PM
Dang, he NAILED Unchained Melody!!

Wow! Can't wait to see it. That note leaves me breathless everytime he does it.
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Tiffany on February 14, 2011, 10:19:39 PM
Thunderous applause!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Marilyn on February 14, 2011, 10:20:21 PM
In My Life (talked about the teachers first)
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Marilyn on February 14, 2011, 10:24:17 PM
Solitaire!!!!


He said he realizes its Valentines Day and this is an extremely inappropriate song but he will sing it anyway.
He said if you are here with someone, dont listen to the words. If you are here alone, this song is for you!



Dang those low notes just course right through me!!
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: mimi on February 14, 2011, 10:25:18 PM
I think a lot of people were hoping he would sing "My Funny Valentine."

Did he even acknowledge that it was Valentines Day during the banter?
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Marilyn on February 14, 2011, 10:26:27 PM
I think a lot of people were hoping he would sing "My Funny Valentine."

Did he even acknowledge that it was Valentines Day during the banter?

Yes he mentioned it a couple of times.
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Tiffany on February 14, 2011, 10:27:46 PM
Solitaire!!!!

My god. When he hit that glory note the other night I loved the way his hands held the mic while he was doing it. Doing some beautiful hand expressions. *thud*
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Marilyn on February 14, 2011, 10:29:00 PM
He NAILED Solitaire also- lots of screams and cheers and they are STILL Clapping. I hear men yelling, too!!!
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Tiffany on February 14, 2011, 10:29:24 PM
"In My Life was just beautiful!!!"
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Tiffany on February 14, 2011, 10:29:52 PM
He NAILED Solitaire also- lots of screams and cheers and they are STILL Clapping. I hear men yelling, too!!!


Yes!!!! Go Clay!!!! Love hearing that.
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Tiffany on February 14, 2011, 10:31:45 PM
Sounded like Prissy, Frankie and JoAnn got a wonderful concert with him in perfect voice and the sexy growl. Hope he does that at our concerts too. ;D
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Marilyn on February 14, 2011, 10:32:56 PM
And its over    :'(
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Tiffany on February 14, 2011, 10:33:12 PM
He changed it up and introduced the last two songs. They were his encore in Sarasota and sang them without any intros.
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: WilsonClaymate on February 14, 2011, 10:33:39 PM
It sure seems like Clay is doing an awesome job on these shows and the audience is really showing their appreciation.
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Tiffany on February 14, 2011, 10:35:14 PM
Goes by so quickly. Thanks so much Marilyn. Glad you could hear the concert perfectly.
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: WilsonClaymate on February 14, 2011, 10:35:44 PM
Thanks again, ladies.

My bedtime so I'll catch up with all the rest tomorrow
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Tiffany on February 14, 2011, 10:36:37 PM
It sure seems like Clay is doing an awesome job on these shows and the audience is really showing their appreciation.

Love it!!! He deserves it!!! Night Barb. Like I said I'll try to be here Wednesday for Atlanta. Thanks for coming gals.
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: mimi on February 14, 2011, 10:37:09 PM
Thanks Marilyn & Tiffany.

When is the next one?
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Tiffany on February 14, 2011, 10:38:33 PM
Welcome Marlene. Night off tomorrow then Wednesday though Sunday. 5 shows in a row.
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Marilyn on February 14, 2011, 10:40:27 PM
I sure hope he takes care of his voice. Some of these songs require a lot. I dont think he has done five in a row in a long time!
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Tiffany on February 14, 2011, 10:42:31 PM
I agree Marilyn. Take vocal rest if he has too.
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Tiffany on February 14, 2011, 10:45:02 PM
Grunge music::

•Grunge (sometimes referred to as the Seattle sound) is a subgenre of alternative rock that emerged during the mid-1980s in the American state of Washington, particularly in the Seattle area. ...

Nirvana was grunge. Looking forward to the clack. Hope we gets lot's tonight.
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Marilyn on February 14, 2011, 10:47:57 PM
Hair looked fabulous - soft, not spikey

Charcol grey sweater, grey shirt, grey & white striped tie
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Tiffany on February 14, 2011, 10:49:54 PM
Sounds gorgeous.

Gotta pack. Thanks again Marilyn and everyone for coming. Clay just gets better and better each night. Looking forward to hearing what Prissy, JoAnn and Frankie thought and hear about their Meet and Greets.
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Marilyn on February 14, 2011, 10:53:53 PM
Summary of Merrieee's cellcert recap

His hair was fabulous, spikey but looked soft.

Charcoal gray sweater (similar to Broadway Backwards)

When they did the genre, it was hysterical when he did grunge. Quiana was rocking it out with air guitar

The girl with the phone..it was obvious she wanted attention

Solitaire--she noticed what his hands were doing to the mic.. Should be illegal in 50 states.

Ernie Manouse wants us to call the local PBS to request a series of interviews (Clay is in the series. Don't ask for Clay, ask for the series).) She will email Ernie with her information, he will email her back and he'll tell us what to say. It does not cost the PBS stations to run it.

Clay was one of his favorite interviews. They sold 131 of his inner-view with Clay. No other interview has ever come close to that number. He said you guys are unbelievable. He asked what about Clay attracted us still. He really liked Clay and enjoyed talking to him. She will ask him what he thought of the concert when she emailed him.

If someone can find the ordering site for that, please post.
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Tiffany on February 14, 2011, 10:55:09 PM
From Twitter from Quiana.
Quote
       

I get to the venue & the fans have sent me Scherrie's Berries, bath & bodyworks, hershey kiss, & chocolate covered strawberries my oh my Clay Aiken has the best fans ever. Now I'm crossing my fingers that I get that Tacori Diamond Ring next (lol). No seriously!

   
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Marilyn on February 15, 2011, 12:45:13 AM
txblonde:

Back from the concert. Just a few comments. The stage was way too big for the show! The show was stripped down and the big stage just emphasized that.

But more than anything, UM killed me. OMG. That is all...
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Marilyn on February 15, 2011, 01:01:52 AM
Clay's hair looked great tonight, shorter and spiky but good lookin'.
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Marilyn on February 15, 2011, 01:17:25 AM
CAMERA PHONE PICTURE: NICE JEANS!!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v381/marilyon/TRIED%20AND%20TRUE%20TOUR%202011/HOUSTON%202%2014%2011/fromphone214.jpg)
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Marilyn on February 15, 2011, 07:43:14 AM
QUOTE (dancermom2 @ Feb 14 2011, 11:02 PM)
Did you and EE survive???


Barely  Clay Aiken threw me up against the wall and had his way with me for two hours.  It was sublime.

OMG We had best seats ever. Second row dead center. First row seats sucked because they were smushed up against the stage, and some of the first row seats were obstructed by the speakers. Poor Scarlett had to act the part of a contortionist to get video.  As for the concert, since you had a good cellcert you know you vocally awesome Clay was. The one thing you won't get is the magnificence of the Theme of Love Story--it was fascinating watching him press out those notes that bounced off the walls of Jones Hall with such force that I thought we would be flattened like pancakes. Where that sound comes from in that slim body, I'll never know. I'm surprised he didn't spit up a lung after that tour de force. No "Misty" for me, but I didn't even care--everything was so beautiful. Even if he wasn't singing a particular favorite, I just loved watching him sing--his face and body are so expressive. I didn't recognize Quiana's songs, and I didn't care for second one at all, and not crazy about the first either.

Some observations:
~as soon as we caught our breath from the sight of the man, jclay and I turned to each other and said "the hair! it looks good" and it did. It looked shorter and the spikes were just right.
~I couldn't stop looking at his shoes (when I wasn't looking at his face). They were a light gray oxford that had mock eyelets so they looked like laceless.
~Broadway Backwards gray sweater--divine.
~Adam is young much to Clay's chagrin, but he didn't crack a smile all night that I saw.
~his lead-in chat to ""In My Life"" was very poignant
~Quina is a beautiful woman,. She and Clay really do have a special relationship that shows on stage.
~ The balcony was closed off, and the back of the theater was empty. The rest of the seats were fairly full (but not totally). It was a better turn-out than I was expecting with those ticket prices. Clay joked several times at the spareness of the audience. "tried to get the Astrodome" and we could "all fit up on stage" after which he shook his head. He was prob. afraid some fans would take him up on that
~beautiful mic action on UM--at the end his hands caressed that mic so tenderly as they slid down the length of her body.  
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Marilyn on February 15, 2011, 07:48:09 AM
jclay

EE summed up the experience perfectly.
His intro to Solitaire - that since this was Valentine's Day this song is very inappropriate - was really cute.
And he nailed every note.
That last high note was divine.

He looked marvelous!

They were all staying in our hotel - are we lucky?
After the concert we chatted for a few minutes with Jerome.
He was glad to be going "home" to Atlanta although he was not going to be able to actually go home.
He did say his family would come see him.

Since our room wasn't ready when we got here, EE and I decided that Clay hadn't checked out of our room yet.
It's our fantasy. We own it.

The cellcerts are wonderful.
The clack is fabulous.
But seeing it is a whole 'nother experience
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Marilyn on February 15, 2011, 07:48:30 AM
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Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Marilyn on February 15, 2011, 07:48:48 AM
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Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Marilyn on February 15, 2011, 07:49:04 AM
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Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Marilyn on February 15, 2011, 07:49:23 AM
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Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Marilyn on February 15, 2011, 07:49:41 AM
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Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Marilyn on February 15, 2011, 09:15:49 AM
merieee

Real quick post before I go to work.........I want you guys to say thank you to keeping faith and I. In the meet and greet she blurted out omg Clay your hair looks fabulous and I did too. It was soft and spiky and It looked like you could run your fingers through it..gah! He laughed and said why does everyone keep telling me my hair looks great....I just got out of the shower! At that point we said simultaneously well then you need to keep it like that because it looks great. And it looks like he did. Lol!

We had a long conversation with Ernie Manouse and in will post more later but he sold the most DVDs of that interview than any other. I told him a lot of people want to know how they can see it. Well he said you could call you local PBS station and request the series of interviews. I will email him later today to get all the particulars of the series and he wants to make sure we request the series and not just the Clay episode. Those are no charge to the PBS stations so it is a win win. We get to see it, Clay gets exposure and the stations have a show to air.
I will post the details as soon as I hear back on what we need to say. We told him we could certainly do that. He is a really nice man and really likes Clay, said it was one of his favorite interviews.  
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Marilyn on February 15, 2011, 01:03:35 PM
jojobugs

Morning CV thank you for your kind words in the Cellstream thread, who knew I had an accent. We had a great PBS meet and greet even though he was very late. He looked gorgeous. I had brought my CD to get signed however Newbird's daughter, Christine, did not have anything so I gave it to her. When Clay came along the line he was surprised we did not have anything my DH said we had had things signed in the past so instead Clay rubbed my hand swoon. When I looked at the photo we had taken I was leaning into Clay did not realise I had done this. Forgot that when we were getting our photo taken he asked where we were from and of course we both said Houston. While we were taking the photo I said Northern England and he answered in his cute English accent. I love this man.

The concert was fantastic. His voice in my opinion and my DH is much better than it was years ago. He sings from the heart and it shows. I cannot really pick a stand out although I was pleased that he sang Something About Us as this is my DH favourite song on that CD. I was in tears during Unchained Melody just beautiful. He is such an all round entertainer I just hope that the big break to get him to be able to tour Worldwide happens. My good friend Janis from Manchester England is waiting patiently for him. Sorry do not give very good recaps. Finally for me he can wear his hair any way he pleases as long as he sings.  

To add to my recap Newbirds daughter, who is 17, cried when she got her photo took and I noticed this morning it is now her avatar on Facebook. I loved Quiana singing a Foggy Day in London Town just beautiful.
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Tiffany on February 15, 2011, 04:24:25 PM
Wow! Great recaps and that 5th picture, OMG!!!

Here's JoAnn's recap.

 
Good Morning,
It's 7:00 and I'm the only one up.
What a wonderful weekend!
A fabulous visit to Fankie's gorgeous
Home!
  Then the m&g and concert! We were
Able to have Clay sign our photos
And have our picture with him using
Our own camera.
 The girl accidentlly turned mine off but
PBS still took it and will email!
  Clay was a doll! He wished Mom a happy birthday
And He took an induvidual with
Mom then me and with both us
Together!
   I sat on the second center row! Concert
Was perfect!  After,,all 5 of us
Went back to our rom to play cards.
The hotel had sent a bottle of
Champage and chocolate covered
Strawberies and pink roses!!!!! What a weekend!

   
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: fhmmany2 on February 15, 2011, 06:06:41 PM
Hello!

Where are Meet and Greet and Concert recaps to be posted?

Here is what I was doing exactly 24 hours ago!

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(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/th_IMG_0848.jpg) (http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/IMG_0848.jpg)
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Marilyn on February 15, 2011, 07:30:39 PM
WOW Frankie- nice picture- did you snuggle-did he smell good. I LOVE his hair!!

Can you post them right here in this thread, please?
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Marilyn on February 15, 2011, 07:55:29 PM
pavilion 7936

I almost didn't make it to the concert tonight. My car died out on me. The wrecker towed it to the shop. They said the alternator needs to be replaced. They have to order the part and it won't be in until tomorrow. It's going to cost alot for the alternator but this was the only chance I had to see Clay. I debated with myself and finally decided to go ahead and get a rental car from Enterprise so that I could drive to the concert.

I'm so glad I went. I loved every minute of it. He sounded great to me. I liked his hair tonight. He looked wonderful.

Just a couple of things I didn't see mentioned in the cellcert. The shoes he wore were very nice. They looked grey in color. Couldn't see his socks. Also, when he asked for suggestions from the audience on styles to sing "Who's Sorry Now" a guy in my row suggested Tejano. I guess the band couldn't come up with the music so Clay said this is the first time the band has been stumped.

As I was leaving, I heard someone ask the man ahead of me if he enjoyed the concert. He said he did. And while taking the elevator down to the parking garage the elevator operator said she chose to work tonight because of Clay's concert and she had a very happy smile on her face when she said even though she wasn't able to see the concert she did hear it and she enjoyed it.

Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Marilyn on February 15, 2011, 08:06:48 PM
QUOTE (AllyKat @ Feb 15 2011, 05:50 PM)
We're back from the Houston concert. Stayed to have lunch with DD before coming home.

I didn't write a recap last night because I find it very hard to post using my iPhone, and I'm not a very good recapper! I do have a few thoughts though. I posted last night that I watched the bus leave. I could see it very well from my hotel room window, so I kept getting up and checking every few minutes. Finally about 11:35 the outside lights were on! They pulled out at 11:37 PM or 12:37 Atlanta time. I bet they really had to hustle to make it with enough time for Clay to do all he needs to do before a show. That man works really hard! I admit I got a little misty eyed watching them leave.

I really, really enjoyed the concert. As others have said, even though the Clack is wonderful, it just doesn't convey the voice in all it's glory. The highlight for me was Crying. I thought both Clay and Quiana just did an excellent job with that. I didn't want it to end. I'm not defending that reviewer in the least, but I do kinda of see where she got a couple of her ideas. I thought the lack of a curtain changed the feel of the show. That stage was huge and mostly empty! I don't think Clay was uncomfortable after the first song, but to me, he did look a little lonely up there. There was a lot of room between the musicians and Quaina wasn't on stage yet, so it left Clay all alone in a very big space. I think that also played a part in her statement about him not saying goodbye. Since there was no curtain, he didn't really do an encore. He did say Solitaire was the last song and after it was over, left the stage. I think talking after that song would have ruined the final impression, so I'm glad he did it like that.

Oh, and I think the shoes are gray.  
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Marilyn on February 15, 2011, 08:09:08 PM
QUOTE (clayrevolution1956 @ Feb 15 2011, 06:09 PM)
Eeeeee! I'm back from Houston! My travel buddy, Nancy Jeanne, and I flew into Houston Sunday. We picked up our tickets on Monday at the venue, went and ate lunch, and later went back to the venue. We saw what we figured was Clay's bus parked on the street. We sat on a bench about 25 feet from the door of the bus along the wall of the venue. My buddy was concerned that us sitting there was a little too obvious and she didn't want to appear stalkerish, and I understood that and I also didn't want to look OTT, but gee, I so very much wanted to see Clay enter the venue as we had in 2007.

We saw the guitar player going back and forth (can't remember his name). A venue security-type guy stopped by and asked if we were waiting to see Clay. We looked at each other, and I said, "Maybe." Then I said, "We just want to see him walk by." He assured us that it was OK. Whew! About an hour later, Nancy decided to go back to the hotel. About 20 minutes after she left, I was getting cold as I had not brought my jacket, so to get out of the wind, I went and stood behind a pillar. From that vantage point, I could no longer see the door to the bus--I could only see the back of the bus. Just then, a venue security-type woman approached me and very nicely asked where I was from. I told her and then she said, "Are you here to see the man?" I said, "Yes." She said, "Oh, he's already in the venue." I laughed and said, "I don't believe you." (Did she think I just fell off the turnip truck?) She insisted Clay had come via an underground entrance. I told her that we were in Houston for his show three years ago and we knew where the artist's entrance was, which was a few feet from where we were standing. She said "OK" and left, and I then saw Quianna walking towards the venue. She smiled at me and I told her "Hi" and that I was looking forward to the show that night. Then I saw Felix talking with someone.

Then, Jerome appeared from I don't know where and went to the bus. So I figured Clay was on the bus. But I was still behind the pillar, trying to stay out of the wind. I noticed that whenever the bus door opened (the driver was going in and out), I could hear it open and then close. Then I'd peak around the pillar to see who it was. Well, you might know that I never heard the door open when Clay came out, but as I'm standing there next to the pillar, I hear voices and foot steps approaching and all of a sudden there was Jerome following by Clay zooming past me, talking and joking. They passed 2 feet in front of me, striding quickly to the entrance. I think I may have startled Clay when I stammered, "Hi Clay--l-l-looking forward to your show tonight!" He turned his head to the left and acknowledged me, but I can't remember anything about it--was it a wave, a 'thanks,' a 'hi,'??--I don't know--I was in the Aiken fog. But I remember he had a smile and I remember I saw stubble and the palest porcelain skin I've ever seen. (sigh) I couldn't tell you what he was wearing or how his hair was or if he had sunglasses. And I watched him walk into the building and I never noticed the rip in his pants that Quianna mentioned later during the show.

I have so many posts, Clack, news, etc. to catch up on and I guess you all have read recaps and seen Clack of the show. My impresssion? It was wonderful! I am one who was not crazy about the album, but the show was fantastic. He was in fine voice--gorgeous--just a couple of little bobbles. Solitaire blew everyone away at the end and he got a standing ovation. I couldn't tell you how many people were there--the balconies were closed off, and the floor was about 2/3s or 3/4 full. It was hard to tell because people were scattered in some areas. But we showed him the love! And his hair was beautiful!

After the show, about 25-30 fans/NJU(about 6 of whom were men) waited at the stage door. I know he hasn't been doing the bus lines, but there seemed to be some folks there who wanted his autograph. Some of the musicians came out and we told them we enjoyed the show. When Clay appeared, everyone cheered and applauded and said "Great show!" People started asking for him to sign things. Well, I have a signed Playbill, but I had never gotten a hand shake (or M&G.) (I twice missed a chance for a handshake before, so I was hoping I'd get one when I saw him stop to do autographs.) When he got to me and looked at me with his pen in his hand, poised to sign, I said, "Clay, could I shake your hand?" Since he had the pen in his right hand, he grasped my hand with his left hand. Eeeeeee! I finally shook Clay's hand!! And my travel buddy got one, too!
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Marilyn on February 15, 2011, 08:23:16 PM
QUOTE (keepingfaith @ Feb 15 2011, 02:58 PM)
I went from the hotel to work this morning so no time yet for a M&G/Concert recap, but I'll get there. I just wanted to interject while it's fresh that I thought the Neph Basedow review was nothing short of amazing. This gal is a real bitch in that she burns everybody, even Lady Gaga. Not excusing her, just saying that she wrote an extremely gentle and pleasant review of Clay Aiken for HER. I can see why she thought he was stiff at the beginning .... when he came out, the mike was placed far back on the stage, and he basically stood there and sang Love Story (in which his voice mesmerized me), quite a distance from the audience. After that, he moved up and around the stage and she did acknowledge that in her review. But, the Houston Press is one of the free street rags that often has some of the best investigative reporting in the city, but their music people are decidedly jaded - and I think that's a prerequisite for the job because they are ALL that way and have been for twenty years. They prefer unknowns that they can discover at South X Southwest or local clubs in town. They like off the wall, avant garde stuff - most of which never makes it. That she said so many nice things about Clay just floors me. But believe me, if she had been converted on the spot, she would dare not admit it in the Houston Press! So, for me it was super positive considering the source - the big general source of Houston Press music reviewers. Regular readers will be shocked at the nice things she wrote about Clay Aiken -- she seemed to love Crying and UM. Of course she said that she went because she HAD to -- that publication would say the same thing about Buble, Bocelli, Grobin, et al. But wow, she thought Clay looked 25, and that the front rows were twenty-something, which is crazy in that that's the age group that most frequently reads what she writes in reviews, tweets and blogs. Did I mention that she's a real bitch? I'll take that review. Regarding shoes, I was in the front and saw the feet right in front of my face, and they looked like comfy brown leather shoes to me, and not new, but his feet looked rather smaller in them, at least to me. More later when I'm on my own time. But I can say this in the meantime ... I never knew I could love Clay Aiken so MUCH. I still feel the electricity.
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Tiffany on February 15, 2011, 08:49:06 PM
Hello!

Where are Meet and Greet and Concert recaps to be posted?

Here is what I was doing exactly 24 hours ago!

(Click To Enlarge)

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/th_IMG_0848.jpg) (http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/fhmmany2/IMG_0848.jpg)

Frankie-You two look like a cute couple. ;)
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Tiffany on February 15, 2011, 09:17:47 PM
More of JoAnn's recap.

   Clay was "slightly" late but boy, was he worth  the wait!  Here he came (into the front lobby) nice jeans, white sneakers and a gray "Ruttger's" hoodie with sleeves pushed up.  Wonderful, fresh showered "spikey" hair.
   He walked the line (approx30) signing and talking, then we went one at a time for photos.  He wished Mom  a Happy Birthday in line too.  PBS said that they would use our camera but also theirs too at the same time.  Mom was in front of me and when the PBS girl took my camera, I "explained" about Mom's birthday. 
   She told us that we could take each a single with Clay and one with the three of us together.  I told her I didn't want to "cheat" anyone and she said that they would "deal with it.  As Mom walked up to Clay, that same PBS lady said, "Clay this is Jennie and it is her 84th birthday and he once again wished her a happy one. 
   Then I came up and took my single and when it was the 3 of us, he told PBS to retake because none of us(him included) were looking at the camera.  What a nice jester.  When I handed my camera to the PBS lady, she accidentally turned it off but the other PBS lady said, "NO problem that she had taken a nice shot(3) and they are emailing like last summer.  She also told me to email her if there was a problem with them.
    My seat was dead center "true" 2nd row.  I was about 4 feet from the stage.  The main problem, my camera is crumby.  The stage lights  "hated" my camera.  I will try to "find" some worth posting later.
   
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Marilyn on February 16, 2011, 01:44:38 AM
keepingfaith:

Two quick things before I crash, and I do mean CRASH....

With this discussion about the baggy pants, did no one else hear him discuss his pants last night? He made Quiana tell the audience what happened earlier in rehearsal and Quiana said Clay's pants were so tight that they ripped wide open. Clay said he had "thought" he was losing weight and laughed. Maybe the baggy pants were all he had ready to go -- or maybe he felt the need for more room in his britches after the big rip. Anyway, it was discussed, and laughed about, on the stage.

And, I will be looking for Mack the Knife tomorrow. The grunge Mack the Knife was unbelievable -- and I need it.

I was certainly surprised when he came out for the M&G with great hair and I withdraw all that rooster, monolith stuff I wrote over the weekend. I was beyond happy with his hair and his flawless skin and his kind words and big beautiful smile, gray sweatshirt and huge athletic shoes. I got my stuff signed and I got a huggy picture and I got to look at those eyes. merrieeee and I spent a lot of time with Ernie, too. I have to email him tomorrow and see how he liked the show because Ernie was a Clay concert virgin last night.

Life is so good -- except I must wait almost a month for Dallas.

ETA: Just remembered before the M&G, Ernie was getting a lot of kudos for his Innerviews with Clay Aiken. Ernie asked us why we liked his interview with Clay so much, and about 10 people said in unison .... Because you let him TALK! It was funny. Ernie then discussed the interview and how forthcoming Clay had been and how impressed he was with Clay's responses.

Okay I'm going to bed on "Clay's responses" ....  
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Tiffany on February 16, 2011, 07:58:11 AM
I think I'm a new fan of this Ernie guy. ;)

Here's a link to the clack so far. http://www.clackunlimited.com/clack/Concert_Clack/2011_Tried_And_True/Houston/
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: fhmmany2 on February 16, 2011, 08:56:42 AM
Good Morning!

Tiffnay and Marilyn - I remember patting him on the back when I was waiting for the Staff from the TV station to take the Photo!  ;D

I'm moving my Meet and Greet recap over from the OCD:

My Meet and Greet in Houston:

We were met by Houston Public Broadcasting personalities at 5:30 p.m. There were around 30 of us (I meant to really count, but did not). We had taken things to be signed, even though we had been told that Clay was not signing things this Tour. Jerome came in (boy, he has lost weight since the last time I saw him!) with the rules. We were to get into a single file line. Clay would come in, go down the line, talk to us, and would sign one object. Then, remaining in that same line, we would step to a certain area where we would get an individual photo with him. If we had a camera, we would hand it to an TV station employee who would take the photo with our camera. Another employee would also take a photo with the station's camera in case their was a problem with ours. We were allowed to stay in the room (the foyer of the theatre) after our photo, and could watch everyone else, but we were not allowed to take photos when we were finished with our own Meet and Greet. Around 6 His Clayness walked in. He had on a grey hooded Rutgers sweatshirt, jeans, and black and white tennis shoes. He looked young and relaxed.  He came down the line and signed things - sometimes asking his assistant for different colored pens when needed (one lady had him sign her black camera - he asked for a silver pen).  Back in 2005, when I won a Meet and Greet for the Juke Box Tour, I had one of Jeanne/Jan's prints signed. When we made that last Claymaniacs' cook book for the benefit of the Foundation, Jeanne sent me prints of the 4 choices they had for the cover of the book (she is always so generous to donate her art whenever there is a benefit for the Foundation). One of the book prints (they did not use this one for the book) had hearts around a drawing of Clay. Since it was Valentines' Day, I thought this was a very appropriate things to be signed. When I gave Clay the print, he began to ask questions about it. I started telling him about the print. Prissy was right behind me with her cookbook (that is what she had signed) and he looked at it. As I was talking, he looked at me and said "You Are Not From Texas!) (thanks for that information!   ;D  ) and asked me where I was from. I told him Louisiana (I should have said Louisiana - the state where you will not perform!). He went on down the line and got all items signed. The photo process was quick, but as usual, he was very sweet. When I stepped up for my photo, I told him Happy Valentines' Day, and he said "And To You, Too!").  A very good Meet and Greet experience. Since Jerome was out for surgery during the Juke Box Tour, we had not even been allowed to speak to Clay during Meet and Greets on that Tour - things have definitely improved since then!

Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Tiffany on February 16, 2011, 09:16:29 AM
Great recap of your Meet and Greet Frankie. Very happy for you you go a better one this time and got to speak to him. :)
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Marilyn on February 16, 2011, 11:12:45 AM
CRICKET017

The concert was simply fabulous.....I am one that didn't love all the songs on this album. I am more of a On My Way Here lover, but will go to hear Clay sing no matter what. He performs with such passion and emotion that he can make you love everything he sings. He was in great voice and as someone else mentioned, any bobbles or cracks are dealt with almost as a transition. Maybe on the cellcert it is more noticeable, but in person not so much. He is singing non-stop for almost 2 hours straight. Doubt there are too many artists out there that can do that. I think the mentioning of the size of the crowd is his new "talking point". Gives him a chance to make some jokes and tease about it. No matter the size of the crowd, he sang his heart out as if there were a million of us out there and I for one was very grateful
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: fhmmany2 on February 17, 2011, 07:35:38 PM
Hello! Still no time to write a concert review, but here are a few photos of His Clayness. This concert was so much fun!

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Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Marilyn on February 17, 2011, 07:39:19 PM
BEAUTIFUL, FRANKIE!!
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: fhmmany2 on February 17, 2011, 07:56:30 PM
Thanks, Marilyn - as you see, I got my Glory Note Photo - got to have one from every Tour!  ;D
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Tiffany on February 17, 2011, 08:02:08 PM
Gorgeous Frankie!!! That's my fav. ;D You were lucky to get in black cause that's my favorite color on him.
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Prissy on February 18, 2011, 12:36:22 AM
Here is my Meet & Greet picture from Houston with a few additions from Photobucket!!

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Clay was running late.  We had been given the rules by Jerome and others.  We were all lined up and Clay came through and signed what we had brought.  I had the second Claymaniacs Cookbook.  He signed the first one at my other Meet & Greet, Frisco, TX, July 4, 2007.

I said to Clay, "Jerome has this cookbook."  And Clay said, "Jerome can't cook!!"  He signed just his name.

When it was time for my photo, I said, "Clay, Frisco, July 4th, 2007, and now Valentine's Day, 2011!  Will I see you at Christmas?"  Clay said, "I don't work on Christmas!!"  We both were laughing and then our picture was taken.  :laugh:



Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: fhmmany2 on February 18, 2011, 11:32:20 AM
Great M&G recap and Photo, Prissy! I hope JoAnn receives her photo today!

Here is my M&G item to be signed by Clay. We felt lucky because we heard he was not signing things this year (in fact, Jerome mentioned that he had only found out about the signing - I think the TV station asked Clay to do this!).

As those of you with Claymaniacs' cookbook #2 know, the actual book has this same print of Clay, but has "Food Words" around it. Jeanne sent this alternate cover print to me 4 years ago - Clay is surrounded by hearts, so I thought it was very appropriate for Valentines' Day. This is a photo of the entire print and a close up of Clay's signature (he only signed his name to items this time).

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And here is another Glory Note photo for you, Tiffany - Clay in the dark!

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Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Tiffany on February 18, 2011, 12:48:31 PM
Thanks Frankie ;D And very sweet he signed that.

Prissy-Love your Meet and Greet pic. Too cute. You are glowing even if you are laughing. ;)
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Prissy on February 19, 2011, 04:54:24 PM
The photos from the PBS photographer were just emailed. I spent so much time talking to Clay, that this is the picture they got.  I haven't worked with it yet, but to brighten and crop it.  Still that bright flash from the background!!  But how many people have a picture like this with  Clay??  Maybe, I'll add the caption, "WILL YOU BE MY VALENTINE?" :laugh:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Prissy2/HOUSTON%20CLAY%20FEB%202011/2011260.jpg)

Yep!  Already made it into a Valentine and blocked out the glare!!

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Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Tiffany on February 19, 2011, 07:39:13 PM
Awww Very cute Prissy. ;D
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: JoAnn Moody on February 19, 2011, 07:43:54 PM
Here's our M&G photos from Houston.  PBS took them for us since my camera was accidently turned off when I handed it to another PBS lady.

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Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Tiffany on February 19, 2011, 08:24:59 PM
You and your mom look great with him JoAnn. ;D Thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Prissy on February 25, 2011, 12:37:50 AM
Some of this I've already posted, but here is more about an encounter with Jerome at the hotel, the Meet & Greet line with Clay signing our items, and then the pictures made with Clay. 

(Clickable pictures)

I had a "cane encounter" with Jerome.  When Skip and I arrived Monday afternoon at The Lancaster Hotel (across form Jones Hall) after circling around trying to get to a water feature he wanted a picture of, we went in to the front desk to check in.  The porter from the hotel had all our bags on one of those rolling carts.  All of a sudden, our friend Jill came up to us in the lobby.  Jill lives in Arlington and goes to the church we used to go to.  Jill is a big Clay fan and went to a CD Release Party with Skip, JoAnn, Jennie and me at the Hard Rock Cafe in Dallas a few years ago.

Jill comes up and says, "Priscilla, you should get the Valentine Special here!!  It is only 20 dollars more, and the valet parking is free, you get two free breakfasts, chocolate covered strawberries and champagne, a red rose, and other discounts, too."  Considering the valet parking was $30 a night, this sounded like a really great deal!
So, I told the check in lady to change my reservation to the Valentine Special, which really made our weekend at the hotel.  (Later, Jennie got the same thing for her, JoAnn, and Frankie!!)

I had my cane and had hung it on the check in counter.  I knew a tall man was standing near me waiting to talk to the check in lady.  I started to walk away, and he said, "You forgot your cane."

I turned to thank him and realized he looked familiar.  It was Jerome!!   It took me a few seconds to call his name.  "Jerome, I'm happy to see you,"  I said. "Are you all staying at this hotel?"  Jerome said they had just checked out and moved on over to the theater.  Then he asked "The concert starts at 7:00, right?"  I said, "No, I thought it started at 7:30." Then Jerome, looked at Skip and said, "Aren't you Skip?"  He remembered Skip from meeting him a couple of times before.  They chatted briefly and for the life of me, I don't remember what they said!!

In the meantime, the hotel guy was waiting patiently with our luggage on the rack to take it upstairs with us!!   

Timing couldn't have been more perfect....running into Jill and seeing Jerome!

JoAnn, Jennie, and Frankie, were already there at the hotel. I told them about the Valentine's Day Special and Jennie charmed the hotel clerk into giving it to them, too! 

Skip took this picture of the four of us in the hotel's lobby.

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The four of us went over to the Theater for our Meet and Greet with Clay. We all lined up in the lobby, and Jerome and others told us the rules! I had brought the second Claymaniacs cookbook for Clay to sign.  When he came to me, I said, "Clay, Jerome has this cookbook!"  Clay said, "Jerome can't cook!"   See the fourth picture!!

Clay with Jerome as he goes down the line signing our items!

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When it was time for my picture with Clay, I said, "Clay, July 4th, 2007 in Frisco and now Houston on Valentine's Day. Will I see you at Christmas?"  Clay said,"I don't work on Christmas."  I was lucky to get two pictures with Clay.  One with my camera that was a hug and one with the PBS camera when I was talking to him.  I do not remember that we held hands, but there it is in the picture!  I really like both pictures.  JoAnn and Jennie got individual pictures and then a picture together with Clay.  Jennie was so cute and just cuddled right up to Clay.

Meet & Greet Photos:

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 Then the five of us (including Skip) went to the Clay concert.  We were on the fifth row near the center!  Great seats.  And we all got some amazing pictures of Clay on stage.


Title: Re: HOUSTON, TX-JONES HALL 2/14/2011
Post by: Sasha on March 04, 2011, 06:50:26 AM
Great Meet and great Photo's....... looks like you had a great time.


Sasha