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Archive => Tried and True Tour 2011 => Topic started by: Marilyn on July 29, 2010, 07:28:35 PM
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Miami, FL - Feb. 10, 2011 The Adrienne Arsht Center
Clay Aiken
KNIGHT CONCERT HALL [View Seat Map]
Thursday, February 10, 2011, 7:30pm
Clay Aiken has never sounded more at home than he does singing the lushly arranged classics on his fifth studio album Tried and True - the international pop phenomenon's first album for Decca Records. The bulk of the album - which showcases Aiken's powerful tenor voice and considerable interpretive gifts - is made up of songs from the '50s and '60s that Aiken grew up listening to as a child in Raleigh, North Carolina.
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ARSHT CENTER (http://www.arshtcenter.org/tickets/calendar/view.aspx?id=8606&pid=8605)
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Venue: Knight Concert Hall
Venue website: http://www.arshtcenter.org/
Venue: Knight Concert Hall
Time: 7:30 ET
Tickets: $35-85 Buy tickets
Venue website: http://www.arshtcenter.org/
Venue Capacity: 2200
Address: 1300 N. Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132
Phone: 305-949-6722
Seating Chart: LINK (http://www.arshtcenter.org/_img/seatmap_KCH_color.pdf)
Other: Premiere Guide Miami Article Phone: 305-949-6722
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FROM CV:
The correct date is Thursday, February 10.....8:00pm start time
www.wpbt.org
$250.00 for a pair.....no seat numbers...just best seats available ....
$5.00 for shipping....they will mail hard tickets to you.....
My assumption is that seats will be assigned in the order they are ordered.....
BTW....all $250 is tax deductable......
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FROM CV: This recap of the Miami pledge breaks was so cute, I just had to bring it over from the CC.
Posted by idlefan:
He taped an interview in Miami and that's what they used for every pledge break, pieces and part of a fantastic little interview. Our guy was sooooooooooo gorgeous. I wrote down two quotes, one from the interviewer and the other from the women in the studio live tonight. The interviewer, talking live tonight in studio, said, and I quote, "Yes, his skin really is that good!" BWAH! And the woman said, just before signing out, while pitching the concert tickets one more time, "Come and be one with Clay Aiken." Well, okay, if you insist! *g*
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I will be at this show. Got a M&G too. :')
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I have updated the first post with venue information, and there is a link to the seating chart in the second post.
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So only know of Joyce so far going to this one. Looking forward to hearing about the 1st concert and the Meet and Greets and seeing the clack etc. I'll be here at 7:30 on Thursday to help out with the cellcert. Can't wait!!! :)
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I have my cellstream all primed at CV, so will definitely be posting what I hear. The day after tomorrow-WOO HOOO!
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Awesome Marilyn. Getting very excited!!! Very anxious to hear the set list.
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I'm so ready for this and excited!!! An hour til showtime. Clay said in his blog he thinks the songs he will sing will be the best he ever sounded! Eeeeeeeeeee
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Hi Tiffany and Marilyn! :)
I'm looking so forward to this cellcert! My mom, Aunt and Uncle are at the show. They all happen to be vacationing down there and my mom couldn't stand the thought of being so close without going. This will be her first Clay concert without me...lol I'm so jealous!!!
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Hi Cindy. Long time no see. That's exciting your mom and aunt and uncle will see the 1st show. Tell us what they think. Will you go to a concert too?
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Tiffany - I don't have tickets to any shows yet. I was thinking of maybe trying to get to Charlotte. I'm sure after hearing about tonight I won't be able to stay away...lol. Are you going to any?
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One tidbit that I read that he'll be with a regular band and he said he might take requests. Would love a stump the band again.
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Sunny and MIchelle are going to that one and they have a Meet and Greet too. Hope you get too. I'm sure they are good seats still out there to buy. Going to Towson, MD on the 22nd. Just close to home. Don't have enough money to travel this time.
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Hi Cindy and Tiffany- I am SOO ready for this!!
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Hey Marilyn. Me too. Can't wait!!! Got butterflies in my tummy. Just read that one of the McV girls said on Twitter that it was one of the best Meet and Greets she's had.
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I'll post in red. Checking the OFC and another board.
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Tiffany - Glad you'll get to go to a show! :) That's awesome Sunny and Michelle have meet & greets. I dvr'd Tried & True and didn't watch it until the next day. I was so upset when I saw how inexpensive the m&g's were. Oh well. I'm happy for everyone who will get to meet him. I still hold on to the couple of minutes I spent with him on the phone on Valentine's Day a few years ago. ;)
Marilyn - I am SOOOOO ready for this too! Can't wait to hear all about it!!!
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Can't believe in March it will be a year ago when we saw the PBS taping. Some Meet and Greets were cheaper then others. Wish I could had afford one. :( I'm curious to hear how those PBS ones were tonight. Thinking it's quicker then the fan club ones. He has a lot of people to meet every night. THere are quite a few lucky Claymaniacs that will see him.
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Has it started yet Marilyn? Haven't heard anything.
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CHECKING IN OCCASIONALLY. LOOKING FOR RED. WISHING HIM WELL.
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Hey Gwenn.
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I logged in to the cellstream but there is no sound!!!
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THE CH ONE IS WORKING.
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Just saw someone say on facebook it's a gorgeous venue. Hope it's at least half full.
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From CV/CH:
Guitar, standing bass, keyboard, drums, bass guitar. It has NOT started yet.
Maybe it's at 8.
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I bet Mack The Knife could be the 1st song. Hope he sings from songs from On My Way Here.
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Starting now. Yeah!!!! Be loud for him people.
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Tiffany- still nothing from CV- can you get anything from CH or CB?
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Mayilun-Not listening to the cellstream. Just copying what I'm reading from the OFC and they are listening to CV.
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OMG....my mom called me so I can hear!!! She hasn't said a word....just dialed my number. I couldn't tell what the first song was....i don't think i knew it. He's doing There's a Kind of Hush right now.
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Sang the theme from Love Story
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Announcement about no videos.
Oh no! We need our clack.
Cool Cindy you got a cellcert. Thanks for the song update. ;D
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Cindy- you may have to do the cellcert!!
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Sang the theme from Love Story
What's the song called?
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I can't really hear the talking....mom's phone is breaking up.....it sounds like he was talking about how beautiful the building was.
Can't Take My Eyes Off of You
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Cindy-It's ok. When I get cellcerts calls I could never hear him talk either. Oh he said in an interview the more he talks the more the concert will last longer. Hope that's true. ;D
Talking now.
Any clothes report?
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Song ending....doesn't sound like a full orchestra playing....right into the next song
It's Impossible
He sounds so DREAMY!!! ;D
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Talking. What we lack in numbers we make up for in enthusiasm. Heard a comment about his hair.
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First song Love Story
Second song A kind of hush
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Taking about his messy hair
Can't Take my eyes off of you
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It's Impossible
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OMG..... ;D
There's Something About Us
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LOL
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OMG..... ;D
There's Something About Us
Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
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I have someon at the door delivering groceries- can one of you take over please?
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HI GANG! Just got home. So glad to get the concert info!!!
MARILYN, TIFFANY and CINDY!!!! Love that you guys are here!!!
I'm right here with you . . . . ;)
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I was so hoping he would do some songs from On My Way Here......
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I have someon at the door delivering groceries- can one of you take over please?
Will do.
Hey Barb.
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Audience liked that one....talking again about On My Way Here. he couldn't remember the name of the album....lol
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Cindy-I hope he sings The Real Me too. So much meaning. LOL that he couldn't remember.
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Hi Barbara! *hugs*
Tiffany - Me too....i love that album!
My mom is laughing so hard i can't hear....uh oh...she's yelling at him...wonder what he is saying.
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Cindy-Do you mind if you post the info in red? On My Way Here is still my fav.
Where is your mom sitting?
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Talking again. Can't really hear him. Beautiful melodies. Whatnot. Truth be told, a lot of the other songs I've sung in the past have not really been ?
First album. Something about Touch.
There is no way he is singing that. LOL
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Can't tell what this next song is....i have never heard this one before..
I think Quianna is singing Vogue.....ok....this is a medley
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Tiffany - Mom is in about the 14th row I think.
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The Way
OMG Never seen him sing this song live. YES!!!
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Tiffany - Mom is in about the 14th row I think.
Sweet Hope she can see him good. I got 3rd row. ;D
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Hi Marilyn, Tiffany, Cindy and Barb.
This little netbook is so small it is hard to type. I am really anxious to hear how this concert goes. So far, so good
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Cry Me a River - It's a female...assuming Quianna
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Hey Barbara. So excited for you you will meet Clay soon.
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Justin Timberlake? The only Cry Me A River song I know. I think Quiana is only the one backup singer he has. Not Angela or Casey, just her.
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I love the way he is mixing up the songs
Thanks, Tiffany, I still can't believe it
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Love Story
Kind of Hush
Can't take My Eyes Off You
It's Impossible
Somthing About Us
The Way
Don't Stop Believin
I Want it That Way
the Right Stuff
The Glory of Love
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Invisible
OH WOW!!!
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Loving the old songs. It's been years since he sang that.
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Love Story
Kind of Hush
Can't take My Eyes Off You
It's Impossible
Somthing About Us
The Way
Don't Stop Believin
I Want it That Way
the Right Stuff
The Glory of Love
A few of those he sang in The Timeless tour.
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I AM FRUSTRATED I CANNOT HEAR A THING ON THE CELLSTREAM ANYBODY ESLE HAVING TROUBLE. :-X
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Suspicious Minds
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Hey Glory. Sorry Wish I could hear it. I'm sure you aren't the only one.
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Hey, Glory
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Clay is asking people in audience what people they like on radio like Lady Gaga, etc but people on radio aren't like they were in the old days.
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Hi Glory - i am having a hard time hearing...especially the talking.
It's Only Make Believe
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Hi Glory - i am having a hard time hearing...especially the talking.
It's Only Make Believe
I had that song in my head all day today. LOL
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Dang...he sounds sooooooooooooooooo awesome!!!! ;D
Moon River
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What Kind of Fool Am I
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I can HEAR!! Had to shut down and restart!
What kind of fool am I
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I can HEAR!! Had to shut down and restart!
What kind of fool am I
Cool beans!!! ;D
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You dont have to say you love me!!
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Sounds like it's mostly Tried and True songs with some old stuff mixed in and melodies. I'm cool with that. Really hope we get some clack anyway. I really want to see everything.
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Misty
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HI GUYS FEELS LIKE OLD TIMES NOT BEING ABLE TO HEAR HUH I LIKE HEARING BETTER. ::)
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Just got off the phone . . . . so I missed a page or two!
Hi Barbara and Glory! I would love to be "hearing" him, but so glad that Marilyn, Tiffany and Cindy are giving us the red words! :)
Clay belongs on a stage singing to us! How is the crowd reaction?? Can anybody tell if there is lots of applause?
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He is doing a lot of talking...i want to know what he is saying....he must be being snarky since i hear my mom constantly laughing...
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HI GUYS FEELS LIKE OLD TIMES NOT BEING ABLE TO HEAR HUH I LIKE HEARING BETTER. ::)
GLORY - ;D Did you ever try to explain "cell cert" to anyone?? Especially for those of us who aren't hearing anything?? BTW - Dexter is adorable. You two belong together! ;)
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Asking for music styles to sing- reggae- I think it might be Quiana singing
Now a surf tuneSinging who's sorry now in different styles
Now Country style
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The audience doesn't sound very loud to me. it sounds like three people are clapping...but i have no idea where my mom is holding the phone...lol
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He is doing a lot of talking...i want to know what he is saying....he must be being snarky since i hear my mom constantly laughing...
CINDY - That's a good sign!! I do hope there is clack!! Opening night . . . . exciting!
I like the few surprises in the playlist!! 8)
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Asking for music styles to sing- reggae- I think it might be Quiana singing
Now a surf tuneSinging who's sorry now in different styles
Now Country style
Sounds funny.
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Mack the Knife
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Clay belongs on a stage singing to us!
Barb, you got that right and from the Charlotte interview today, this tour will not be the last time we see him on a stage.
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He is doing a lot of talking...i want to know what he is saying....he must be being snarky since i hear my mom constantly laughing...
CINDY - That's a good sign!! I do hope there is clack!! Opening night . . . . exciting!
I like the few surprises in the playlist!! 8)
Me too. I love when I hear a song I've never heard him sing before. WOW what a glory note at the end of Mack. I heard my mother yell OH.MY. GOD...lol
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Like The Timeless tour but to Who's Sorry now. Asking for music styles the way they did this summer with Ruben.
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Hey gals...finally got home...I'm a loving candid Clay...and aha...he's got good stuff in the hopper...yes, YES!...I've got a subscription for the CV cellcerts...haven't a clue how to get on...maybe I can do that tomorrow night...he's so darling...LOVE THAT MAN!
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He is doing a lot of talking...i want to know what he is saying....he must be being snarky since i hear my mom constantly laughing...
CINDY - That's a good sign!! I do hope there is clack!! Opening night . . . . exciting!
I like the few surprises in the playlist!! 8)
Me too. I love when I hear a song I've never heard him sing before. WOW what a glory note at the end of Mack. I heard my mother yell OH.MY. GOD...lol
What a fan girl she is. ;D
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Hey gals...finally got home...I'm a loving candid Clay...and aha...he's got good stuff in the hopper...yes, YES!...I've got a subscription for the CV cellcerts...haven't a clue how to get on...maybe I can do that tomorrow night...he's so darling...LOVE THAT MAN!
There were lots of issues tonight- it might be better to wait until tomorrow
Quiana is singing but I have NO idea what it is.
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Hey Johanna. Love him too more everyday.
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CRYING!!!!!
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CRYING!!!!!
Quiana singing with him?
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Yes- Quiana is singing. I hope she doesnt try to outsing him . She tends to do that sometimes. Linda Eder and Casey were more subtle.
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I hope our 'official clack gatherer, Scarlet' is in attendance...really it would be so worth it to just hire her to go to all of them...all of Clay's appearances...he's got such a treasure trove of his performing journey...not any singer has the equivalent, true? Who from CM is attending...is Betty there? ...love her, she's adorable...
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JOHANNA - Welcome! :D
Loving the interviews and the "positive" spin that seems to be in the air these past few days! Hope you get the CV cellcert hooked up tomorrow night!
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Foggy Day in London Town? Is that a song?
Agreed Johanna. Betty is seeing him tomorrow and Saturday. I think Joyce is there from here.
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Love Story
Kind of Hush
Can't Take my eyes off you
I'ts Impossible
Something About Us
The Way
Don't Stop Believin
I want it that way
The right stuff
Glory of Love
Invisible
Cry Me a River
Moon River
What Kind of Fool am I
You Don't have to say you love me
Who's sorry now (3 styles)
Mack the Knife
Foggy Day in London Town
Cryin
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Yes- Quiana is singing. I hope she doesnt try to outsing him . She tends to do that sometimes. Linda Eder and Casey were more subtle.
MARILYN - I love Quianna . . . . but I have also noted that on a "duet", she can sometimes make it a "contest"!
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Yes- Quiana is singing. I hope she doesnt try to outsing him . She tends to do that sometimes. Linda Eder and Casey were more subtle.
We'll see. I get what you mean even though I do love her voice.
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Well my favs from this site are together tonight...waves and hugs to you all!!
...and WiscBarb...actually watched half of the Super Bowl...invited to dinner and the game...squealed...yes me! ha, ha...at that last Packer touch down...for you dear friend... ;D
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BUTTERCUP!!!!
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Thanks for the set list.
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Hi Johanna - great to see so many here tonight. Cellcerts were what started me posting here back in 2005.
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Chatting to the audience
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...and WiscBarb...actually watched half of the Super Bowl...invited to dinner and the game...squealed...yes me! ha, ha...at that last Packer touch down...for you dear friend... ;D
Thanks . . . .now you can be an official "cheese head"! ;D
MARILYN . . . . Love that he is doing Buttercup! YAY! (Is the other one "A Foggy Day in Old London Town"??) Did it sound familiar to you?
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Oh. My. God
Thud thud thud
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Oh. My. God
Thud thud thud
What happened?
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I think he was about to sing Unchained Melody because he was telling the back story, but the cellcerters phone hung up and we got a dial tone then a busy signal. That may be IT for the evening folks./
Cindy.............HELP!!!
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Hi Johanna - great to see so many here tonight. Cellcerts were what started me posting here back in 2005.
Me too Barb but a year before. ;D
Yes! You all please contunie to join us every night here when you can til the tour is over.
WiscBarb-Never heard of the song either.
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Yes, Unchained melody
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He hit it PERFECTLY!!! ;D
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You ok Cindy? ;D I bet that note was amazing.
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WOW...there IS an audience...they are screaming now!!! ;D
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So it could be about an hour and a half show? That's a lot of songs in that time. Sounds like a wonderful show. So can't wait to see him the following Tuesday!!!
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Tiffany, I'll try to join up each tour night...I'm usually tutoring right now...but wasn't scheduled for it tonight...heh, heh...the Clay gods freed me to join you... ;D...I'm starving...I think I'll go eat dinner...dying to hear the banter...LOVED the BLOG...he's so excited...more now than ever, I want him to feel the love...our love...good grief, I've got to wait a whole month, yet!! eek
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Mom said that was it, so she hung up. If there is an encore she better call me back!! lol
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WARNING for people that don't like him mentioning the M word but I don't mind.
Clay was talking about song his Mom always had him sing - normal lead-in to UM.
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Cindy- thanks so much.
We have had more trouble with this cellstream the past couple of events. I hope it clears up soon!
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Thanks Johanna and I agree. I'm really not worried about him at all. Think it will be all good. It ain't over til he says it's over. You are lucky though to see the last show. It's always special.
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Love Story
Kind of Hush
Can't Take my eyes off you
I'ts Impossible
Something About Us
The Way
Don't Stop Believin
I want it that way
Vogue
The right stuff
Glory of Love
Invisible
Cry Me a River
Moon River
What Kind of Fool am I
You Don't have to say you love me
Who's sorry now (3 styles)
Mack the Knife
Foggy Day in London Town
Cryin
"Build Me Up Buttercup"
UM
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Thanks Cindy and Marilyn. You both did a great job with what you could listen too. Looking forward to recaps and clack with what we can see. Sounds like a great show with some fun stuff and LOVE IT that he sings The Way and Invisible.
Thanks everyone for coming. Was fun. See you tomorrow.
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Cindy- will your Mom call you and let you know if there was an encore?
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You're welcome. Glad I could help and so glad my mom called me. That was a total suprise. I told her just to call me if he did Unchained Melody. She made my night and my week, and my month! ;D
Good night everyone! Good to "see" you all!
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Frank Sinatra sings Foggy Day in London Town.
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Good Night, Folks!
CINDY - Love that your Mom phoned you! Thanks for sharing!
MARILYN - As, usual . . . . thank you so much!
TIFFANY - I sure will be stopping in whenever I can during the tour!
Sweet dreams, everybody! :)
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Cindy- will your Mom call you and let you know if there was an encore?
Calling right now.....after Unchained Melody he did a Bette Middler song that he dedicated to teachers and then he did Solitaire
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Everyone's connection cut off, so if I hear anything more I will post here for you to read tomorrow.
Thanks again Cindy- I am SO glad there were more folks here tonight. We will try again tomorrow night.
and as usual
Let there be CLACK!!
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Cindy- will your Mom call you and let you know if there was an encore?
Calling right now.....after Unchained Melody he did a Bette Middler song that he dedicated to teachers and then he did Solitaire
Oh how awesome!!! Perfect last song. Glad your mom had a wonderful time. Now buy some tickets. ;)
Ditto Marilyn. Please let there be clack.
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Mom said this was a very toned down show. She said it was Clay, Quiana and 4 people playing instruments. She said he had on a nice sweater and she didn't know how to explain his hair stlye to me...lol. I told her how suprised i was that she called me for the whole show. She said he sounded so good she had to call and then she didn't have the heart to hang up on me so I couldn't listen to him anymore. I love my Mom!! ;D I told her she was a big help to us tonight. ;) She was running across the highway when I called so she said she would call me tomorrow. If she gives me anything else that I don't see posted I will come back and post it.
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That's very sweet of your mom Cindy. Listening to a cellcert is the 2nd best thing to being there. Tell her thanks from us too. :)
Glory-I think it's a good mix. He said he might change or add other songs at other concerts to change things up. I really really hope he doesn't get sick so his voice will be in tip top shape everynight.
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Gray Cashmere sweater, striped shirt, tie, jeans,
Sat on the front of the stage in front of Scarlett and sang a couple of songs.
Messed up the lyrics on Solitaire and a couple of other minor glitches.
He made comments about the size of the audience.
When he sang love story it sounded like he sang just to his fans.
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He looked skinny- but he said it was so casual he didnt wear a belt
He was borrowing Ben's belt but it was 2 inches too small and that Ben needed a cheeseburger
His earpiece didnt work too well and he was fiddling with his mike and sort of broke it
He threw the pieces he broke across the stage
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Gray Cashmere sweater, striped shirt, tie, jeans,
Sat on the front of the stage in front of Scarlett and sang a couple of songs.
Messed up the lyrics on Solitaire and a couple of other minor glitches.
He made comments about the size of the audience.
When he sang love story it sounded like he sang just to his fans.
Awwww and thanks for the clothes report. Fingers crossed Scarlett got something.
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They used tracks in the back- strings
Was reading the article in the Miami newspaper about the fellow that was killed by the rooster and while doing it they were autotuning his voice and he sounded like Britney Spears, etc
He was trying to show that anyone can sing today with autotunes.
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Lots more men- tremendous amount of men
Lots of standing ovations.
Solitaire- the note was excellent even though he flubbed it a bit
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EEEE!!! Clay does the tug during Invisible! ;D
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Whos sorry now done to reggae, surf style, and country. He said he could sing country because he had his jeans on.
There will be audio but she is not sure about video.
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That's very sweet of your mom Cindy. Listening to a cellcert is the 2nd best thing to being there. Tell her thanks from us too. :)
Will do. When I talked to mom earlier I asked her if he did an encore. She said, what is that? I said, did he leave the stage and come back and sing another song? she said, no, Solitaire was his last song. I said, Solitaire, you hung up after Unchained Melody!!! She said, oh yea, but he just kept singing after I hung up... and he sang some Bette Middler song too, and he dedicated it to all teachers. She is a trip! Not a seasoned cell certer but it sure was wonderful to hear his voice. Good night everyone.
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My son called right at the end but I wanted to thank Marilyn, Tiffany and Cindy for doing this.
Good to see everybody
See you back here next time.
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He said that he had spent a lot of time on his hair tonight and so the band was not allowed to rag on him about it. The band was laughing
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Speaker was 6 rows back when he sang UM and it hit her right in the stomach it was so powerful.
In My life-dedicated to teachers, beautiful nuances, excellent tones, almost made her cry
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Wearing jeans, gray shoes, cashmere sweater, striped shirt, tie.
Hair was Ed Grimley -- Clay joked about having worked on his hair for a long time so no one could criticize it, which cracked up the band.
At the start, stage was black and band started playing Love Story intro -- Clay started singing, and then stepped from the darkness into the spotlight on the mike.
After Crying, Clay gave Quiana a nice long hug.
Concert seemed very intimate, like he was singing to friends. (although the venue seemed a little too big for this kind of concert)
Read from the newspaper and had his voice autotuned while he did it, to demonstrate how anything can be autotuned to sound decent.
Crowd about half women and half men.
Voice sounded great, hit some of the big notes right out of the park.
Asked for suggestions of musical styles for Who's Sorry Now -- rejected reggae, but sang surf/Beach Boys style, country (which he could do because he was wearing jeans), and I think she said rap?
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Whos sorry now done to reggae, surf style, and country. He said he could sing country because he had his jeans on.
There will be audio but she is not sure about video.
Darn it and LOL about the hair. Maybe the Hard Rock tomorrow won't be as strict with the cameras.
You are welcome Barbara.
Cindy-Your mom is funny. Love to meet her someday. :) Don't be a stranger. So nice seeing you.
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From Clayboard
posting an update from Joy2talk2U:
She was with Laura Q who was able to get much of the concert, despite the tight security. They think other clack folks got some video too.
The last three songs were Unchained Melody, In My Life, Solitaire. She said it was incredible.
They are going to start working on and uploading video.
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I think thats it for now. If I see recaps, I will bring them over.
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Darn it and LOL about the hair. Maybe the Hard Rock tomorrow won't be as strict with the cameras.
You are welcome Barbara.
Cindy-Your mom is funny. Love to meet her someday. :) Don't be a stranger. So nice seeing you.
The Hard Rock was AWFUL with cameras for the SRHP tour- they confiscated them on the line going in and you had to pay a few dollars to get them back.
Nevertheless, there WAS clack so lets see how it goes!!
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Really That sucks for that kind of venue. See how they are tomorrow. Fingers crossed. Yeah for LauraQ!!! Thanks so much again Marilyn and Cindy. If you see any Meet and Greet recaps like to read those as well. I'll be here tomorrow.
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Hope someone got clack of Clay doing the auto-tuning. Sounds hilarious!
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Love Story
Kind of Hush
Can't Take My Eyes Off You
It's Impossible
Something About Us
Medley
The Way
Don't Stop Believin
I Want It That Way
The Right Stuff
Glory of Love
Hit me Baby one more time
Footloose
Invisible
Cry Me a River - Quiana
Autotune bit
Suspicious Minds
It's Only Make Believe
Moon River
What Kind of Fool Am I
You Don't Have To Say You Love Me
Who's Sorry Now (3 styles)
Mack the Knife
Foggy Day in London Town - Quiana
Cryin
Build Me Up Buttercup
Unchained Melody
In My Life
Solitaire
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thankful for Clay at CV:
Back from the concert. I was SO close - I could see his whiskers. He called on me when he asked who listens to the radio. I was surprised when he asked who. It took me a few seconds and then I said Bruno Mars.
I took some video and some pictures - but not much. There was an announcement that it wasn't allowed. One of the ladies I was sitting with said that one of the ushers commented on how nice Clay was and that they were going to let people take pictures. The guy who caught me near the end of the concert must not have gotten the memo.
I hope someone else was able to get Clack. I have the SD card loading to my laptop right now and I need to eat something.
He was in magnificent voice, as was Quiana. If you don't have a ticket, buy one.
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clem 231 at CV
We had a fabulous time.
He looked absolutely delicious!
And sounded incredible!!
The song I most wanted to hear was Crying...and WOW did he ever sing it!!
Q was great too.
One more concert for me.
Cincinnati on March 1st.
I wonder what will be different by then
I LOVED the jazzy version of Invisible!!!
It was such a surprise!
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There is some gorgeous pics up from Gership I'm sure you can find Marilyn. The hair isn't that bad. LOL Love the scruffy face. Yum!
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Read this on the OFC. From AlabamaClay wrote:
Just got back from the Miami show and it was wonderful. We were a small group but tried to be as enthusiastic as possible for him. There are 4 band members. Ben & a guitarist on one side of the stage and Felix on drums and another guitarist that also plays the cello, I think that is what it is called, is on the other side of the stage. Clay stands front & center with Quiana joining him off & on. He joked a bit about the small crowd but I tell you what, he sang and put on a show like he was playing to an arena full of people. He gave us his all and when he ended with Solitaire he was flying!! Singing the newspaper was funny and when he sang invisible & did a little shirt tug for us, well what can I say, I just smiled from ear to ear. Said he will see what happens when he sings the phone book in Orlando tomorrow....can't wait!!
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From idlefan4ca at ch
So, about the rooster fight...
So you caught Clay reading the Miami Dissenter ( make that Herald) to the autotune. Only in Miami would a news story involve a guy getting stabbed by a knife-wielding rooster. Seriously, stabbed in the calf by a knife strapped to the leg of a rooster. As Clay read and the rhythm built, Q would repeat a word or two, you know, sing backup. Close your eyes and imagine it. Okay. The hapless victim actually died (seems every Clay concert requires a story about somebody dying!) but they don't know exactly why, after all it was a calf wound, not a chest wound, but here's where it gets really good...the story ends with "No word on whether it happened during a rooster fight." Now remember, Q is repeating words for effect. But she would not bring herself to say "rooster" and Clay thought that was funny.
Maybe you had to be there...
Nah, it was hysterical!
I'm hitting "submit" but I'll be back for more.
This was a fabulous show and I couldn't love this man more if I tried!
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from zippy888 at cb
My M&G recap from Miami, Florida
My family & I got to the box office at 5 p.m.. Along came 2 others who won the OFC M&G. I'll let them reveal their names to you in their own time. Later on the ebay winners came by as well. Jerome gathered us all in and took us to the room. The room had no chairs, just cocktail tables and a wallpaper with the theatre name written all over it. I thought that would be a good background for pictures. There were 8 of us in total. One of the OFC winners did not turn up. It was a guy!
In strolls Clay! He looked around the room and recognised some people from before. His eyes landed on me and he called out my first name! Gosh, it was strange to hear him call my name! He looked good with his hair pushed back with his sunglasses; he wore a blue polo shirt, jeans and runners. Because there were no chairs, we stood around Clay. Clay just happened to stand on the electrical outlet and he kept stomping on it as it was getting under his feet! LOL
He then asked us where we were from and all along, he was joking and laughing with everyone. Then, he proceeded to sign our items. I whipped out my Clay Aiken calendar that I had just made in December with the Timeless Tour photos I had taken.
Some of the questions I remembered him being asked were: the NY broadway thing that was mentioned in the interview today is a lie; he may be touring with Ruben again.
He told us that he was on a liquid diet of milk and water. He has not eaten fried foods for a while. LOL He said all this sugar-free diet is making him a little grumpy.
Then, we all lined up to have our pictures taken with Clay and he extended his arm and I just snuggled up to him!
Then, he was quickly whisked away and we were out at 6:10 p.m. What a thrill that was! I'll never forget it!
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From the CH:
QUOTE ("idlefan4ca")
eta: When he was bragging about how hard he'd worked on his hair, Felix hit a rim shot and Clay told him not to start. BWAH!
We got everything from TnT except Esso Besso and Misty; we got Something About Us, In My Life, and a beautiful new arrangement of Solitaire; we got three funny bits --- autotuned news, current songs including his two radio hits in big band style, and Who's Sorry Now in reggae/surf and country twang; we got one duet, Crying and two fabulous solos from Q; we got lots of great guitar work, more jazzy keyboards from Ben than I thought possible, a rimshot from Felix and a standing bass player without a raccoon on his head. We got "happy" Clay (in more ways than one!), sexy Clay, silly Clay, romantic Clay, sentimental Clay, ringing from the rafters and gentle voiced Clay. We got the whole package tonight. And I mean that exactly as you read it. *G*
etaa: And there were a whole bunch of meers there tonight who did not put their names on the representing list. You know you are. Just sayin'... put your names on the list, people!
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from 2old4clay
To clarify: I asked the question: Can you expand on the information about you possibly doing something in New York again. He said 'yes it's a lie'. Then proceeded to say that there are some rumblings in the background which he doesn't like to talk about because he usually ends up jinxing anything that might happen. (end of the discussion).
This was OMG all over again and then some....Love Story...Solitaire, made for a perfect show and I'm looking forward to it again tomorrow. Loved all the stuff in the middle too. Quiana was the best, the very best I have ever heard her.
Another thing I 'heard' differently, he is not on a liquid diet, as he said he is trying to eat healthy. Just drinking water and some milk, giving up the 'soda' and juice, none on the bus.
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from Floridaiken
Finally back in the hotel.......what an awesome show.....how could it not be?
Hope it's ok to bring my post from the cellcert thread....looks like Dmom asked for everyone to
evacuate (ha!) right about the time I posted. Sorry to hear that the stream didn't work or quit or something?
Don't know what happened....haven't had a chance to read all the thread, recaps etc..
Here's my post from the other thread.....still on cloud nine...he was soooooooo close. Lawd Jesus, he's gorgeous!!
And of course a voice to die for......off to download some audio, now that I'm back on my laptop. Posting on my iPhone is a PITA!
>>Front row ....he sat on the stage RIGHT IN FRONT OF MEEEEEEEEEE
and I cannot even remember what songs he sang! He was within TOUCHing distance!
I must be in the Aiken fog! Gahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Will have saaaweeet dreams tonight.
I just could not take my eyes off him.<<
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JASR His vocal were tremendous and as I am sure FloridaAiken and K4Clay2 can attest, having him sit on stage and sing two songs right in front of us was AMAZING. The hair, the stubble, the eyelashes the fingers, I just kept studying it all. It has been too long since I have seen him alone on stage and it was well worth the wait. Wish I could have gotten some clack but sadly being close to the aisle made me too visible.
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SUSANDAVIS
I forgot to mention in my post last night ....the rivet lives.....between the rivet, the shoes, the stubble and his proximity I was rendered brainless when he sat on the edge of the stage in front of us.
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MERIEEE
Absolutely reconsider! It is a beautiful evening. Intimate.....yes! A beautiful voice........omg yes! It is nothing like any other show and I loved it. His voice was subtle and nuanced and then it just soared! He needs to be heard in person. When he sang UM it got me.....I mean really got me right in my gut! I could just feel the song vibrating through me. Gosh I sound like a fan! Well yes I am and if he continues to sing to me like that I will be a fan forever!
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Mini recap from the CC
(idlefan @ 10 February 2011 - 11:05 PM)
I know everyone wanted more from On My Way Here, but the show tonight was really special. That opening number rocked the rafters, and his Solitare closed it the same way. In between, he gave us all the shades and nuances he's perfected over the last 8 years onstage. He was charming, funny, personal, familiar, powerful, gracious. He was just perfect, in my eyes. Yes, the hair was attrocious and he was so proud of it! Said it took 6 cans of hairspray and would be flaking off on his sweater all evening *g*. He was very appreciative of the building but the accoustics, which would have been fabulous with a full orchestra, were not so great for a 4 man band...the echos gave him fits. He walked the stage, came way down front, sat on the edge for a couple of the more tender ballads, pulled out a stool for "In My Life". Fiddled with his mic stand until he broke it. The set list was fun, with a pretty even mix of tempos. I loved hearing him open with something we'd not heard before, and the way they translated The Way and Invisible to big band sound was great fun. He even gave us a tiny shirt tug for old times' sake. *g*
I'll try to come up with a more cohesive recap tomorrow, but I wanted to get something in writing tonight.
I hope Clay was happy with the show and the response. He worked hard, he gave me my money's worth. I was entertained and I'm looking forward to doing it all over again on Saturday.
I really love that man.
Oh, about the hair. When he bragged about how hard he'd worked on it and the band started laughing, Felix hit a rim shot and Clay told him not to start. BWAH!
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("idlefan4ca")
Actually, that was the little Invisible tug. The rooster fighting his pants was a bonus. Clay has an irrational love of those baggy-ass jeans, but baggy zipper area does provide interesting photo opportunities. *g*
I work with numbers all day but am really bad at guessing how many people may be in the house. The center orchestra was not full to the back of the room. The front orchestra was not full to the middle of the house. There were scattered people in the lower boxes, and one lonely guy up in the second tier that caught Clay's eye. Clay told those folks in the boxes that we could squeeze them in downstairs. In fact, he made several funny but sad remarks about the size of the crowd throughtout the evening. While waiting in line for my cattle-call --- my PBS M&G --- I overheard the PBS rep say that they would be talking about how they fell down on promotion, because in her words, "there is no reason those seats should have been empty." And it sounded like the station is taking responsibility for the failure to adequately promote. They played the special many times, but beyond that I don't know what else they did to sell this fabulous evening. Granted, I do not listen to radio any more except in the car, so I don't know if they ever put any ads on air --- they didn't get any on AC during drive time. I don't think there were any print ads, there was no billboard, it was not listed in local entertainment schedules until the last week or so. As to whether PBS pulled in any new folks, I hope somebody else has some feel for that because I didn't really notice. From where I sat, it was mostly us.
All that said, I think we showed him the love. He definitely worked for it last night. If he were to ask my advice, which he won't, my only notes involve hairspray, dress pants and a lap dance for the blonde in the kickass boots. And adding "The Real Me" and "Sacrificial Love". Oh, and practicing "Who's Sorry Now" in the gospel/polka/folk/techno/classical style. But honestly, he doesn't need to change a thing to please me. He already does that in spades.
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("idlefan4ca")
My PBS M&G was the old fashioned slam-bam-thank you ma'am style. Line up, no cameras, no autographing (one exception for a fan who travelled from overseas), "Hi, whatsyername, thanks for yer support, SMILE, thanks again" and gently direct you to the sidelines to watch the others move through the line. My hubby gave him the surf/beach theme for "Who's Sorry Now" (old Beach Boy fan, sue me!) and Clay thanked him twice for his "participation". The station took photos and gave us a website to download from in a couple of days. I remembered to remove my glasses but kept my damn red purse (stuffed with camera and CDs!) under my arm, essentially pushing poor hubby out of the picture I'm afraid, and probably ruining the photo as well. Trust me, there was nothing coming between me and my boyfriend for that shot. He just reaches around and pulls you in so close and comfy. I've met him several times, hell, I gave him CHILLS, but he never remembers me from year to year. Go figure. This time I'm blaming it on my 85 pound weight loss...I'm 2/3 the woman I was on our last date, so he's forgiven. After a few minutes of standing around watching other men and women try to make off with my beau, I felt a coughing jag coming on and beat a hasty exit to keep from spreading whatever this cold thing is around. Mary thanked me. heh. Seriously, I didn't breathe the whole time my face was next to Clay's anyway. I'm sure he's safe. No, really. I didn't let that cough go until I was safely out the door and headed for the ladies room and a hankie. And that's the extent of my M&G. Until the next time Clay forgets he's met me before. *g*
Note: His hair looked better up close, after 2 hours of humidity took some of the starch out of it. Or maybe I just got used to it after the initial shock. Either way, he looked good enough to eat. The shoulders certainly helped. Ydle thinks he's looking a little chunky. Do you think my husband might be just a little jealous after all these years? hmmmm....
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DISCUSSION ON PBS PROMOTION
And this from the CH:
QUOTE ("Pink Armchair")
("Corabeth")
I overheard the PBS rep say that they would be talking about how they fell down on promotion, because in her words, "there is no reason those seats should have been empty." And it sounded like the station is taking responsibility for the failure to adequately promote. They played the special many times, but beyond that I don't know what else they did to sell this fabulous evening
I'm glad they saw it that way. They have to realize that there are only so many people who will buy expensive PBS pledge tickets and they have to reach out to non PBS watchers to fill the rest of the seats. It makes the concert more profitable and they could also end up getting more PBS supporters after the fact.
Actually, about three weeks ago I got a message from the pledge director at my station, asking me to give the Miami station a call and see what I could do to help their PR people with ideas for selling out this concert. (Clay must have made quite an impression during the brief time he was here, because this was the first time I'd ever been approached about anything like this. It seems they really wanted to help make it/him a success. I must say I was touched.)
Anyway, I called and found myself on a conference call with three very nice ladies from Miami PBS who said very nice things about Clay -- I told them I could put something out on the fan message boards, but that frankly any online fans who were even marginally paying attention already knew about the tour, and most who were planning to go to this show had bought their tickets weeks ago. If any were still on the fence, I said, they were probably waiting on the weather. (As I said this, about six inches of snow had fallen outside my office window, and they seemed not to understand -- "Weather? Why would that be a problem?" Must be nice, seldom having to take winter and its vicissitudes into consideration. *g*)
So I advised them to focus on the NJU crowd and they assured me that they were -- they ran through a bunch of things they were doing to get the word out. (I think one of the ladies on this call was in that video that included a segment on Clay.) From my experience and what they told me, I do think they were doing what they could with the resources they had. At one point, they suggested offering a M&G, and I said I thought they already were, plus there were OFC and VIP M&Gs, so there was going to be a limit on what Clay could do in that regard, timewise. No idea what became of that suggestion.
You have to understand that PBS stations rarely have marketing budgets any more. I haven't had one in years, not even for a wire release -- I have to beg, borrow and steal just to get a flyer designed and printed. If you see a print ad, a billboard, radio or TV spots advertising a local PBS show (except on the station's own air), it's almost certainly because they either did a barter or received a restricted grant. And trust me, the very LAST thing stations want to spend money on is promotion. It is the lowest priority...until, of course, they wonder why their ratings are low or nobody is in the seats.
Just wanted to stand up for these folks -- I know very well what they were facing, and I hope they weren't too disappointed with the end result. Sounds like it was a great show, so they must have been happy with that, at least.
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Thanks Marilyn. Interesting stuff. And thanks for posting all the pics and recaps too. *thud* Gorgeous. Thinking about a new avie. There is quite a few videos up now at CU. Have to say he looks very happy and his voice was flawless. Can't wait to see him!
http://www.clackunlimited.com/clack/Concert_Clack/2011_Tried_And_True/Miami/
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Thanks Marilyn and Tiffany for all the information about the first concert; pictures, too.
I am going to the Houston Concert on Valentine's Day. JoAnn, her mom, Jennie, Frankie, and my husband, Skip, are going, too. The four of us (not Skip) have a M&G with Clay from the Houston PBS station. Is he not signing anything for the PBS folks?? From one of the posts, I got that impression.
We will also go to the concert in Grand Prairie on March 8. Again, PBS tickets and M&G passes!!
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Thanks Marilyn and Tiffany for all the information about the first concert; pictures, too.
I am going to the Houston Concert on Valentine's Day. JoAnn, her mom, Jennie, Frankie, and my husband, Skip, are going, too. The four of us (not Skip) have a M&G with Clay from the Houston PBS station. Is he not signing anything for the PBS folks?? From one of the posts, I got that impression.
We will also go to the concert in Grand Prairie on March 8. Again, PBS tickets and M&G passes!!
Thats GREAT!! One person said that his assistant took the things back out of the room for them to sign, so I am not sure. Perhaps if there are less people there would be more time. I will try to see if others post from M&G's
But you DO get an up close and personal PICTURE with him!!
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k4clay2
Even though I am late in doing this I was originally going to write a recap of the three Florida concerts I attended but I am only going to write about my experience in Miami for it was there that the stars were perfectly aligned and 777 was showing in the little glass windows.
Clay sat on the edge of the stage, his left hand on his thigh, legs swinging slightly, right hand holding the microphone and all the while singing in that perfect voice!
He sat directly in front of us, Floridaiken, jasr9203 and me, as we were seated in the first row of the PIT. I now know that he sang "What Kind Of Fool Am I?" and "You Don't Have To Say You Love Me" while sitting there looking gorgeous but you wouldn’t be able to prove it by me. I was so focused on his physical being that I couldn’t hear his words. Really, I couldn’t. (I see his lips are moving. He must be singing!)
The first thing I noticed was his porcelain skin that seemed almost translucent under the spotlight, portions of which were dressed in light cinnamon stubble that brought all of my hormones rushing to the surface. (Calm yourself, Kay, calm yourself. Remember to breathe!)
Then of course there were those long, lush lashes sweeping over the blue/green of his eyes. I swear I have never seen a man with lashes so perfect! He looked directly at me for a brief moment and my heart literally stopped (it did start up again several minutes later in case you are wondering). When he looks at you it is as though he is looking deep into your soul. “Eye f - - k” is the only way I know to describe what he does to you. (Don’t faint right here, Kay, not here in front of him!)
As my eyes moved over his face, I found myself fascinated by his nose which is wonderfully shaped and placed precisely where it’s supposed to be. I love his nose!
However, it was his mouth that completely entranced me. I couldn’t stop staring at his pink lips of perfection that framed snow white teeth glistening in the lights, nor at his tongue which was moving like a rose-colored snake dancing to the music of the night. And stare I did. (Quit staring, Kay. You look pathetic!) I just wanted to crawl into that beautiful beckoning mouth and set up residency.
For the eight minutes or so of bliss that he sat there I was so tempted to reach across the three feet that separated us just to touch his knee, just to feel his body heat on my finger tips, but I forced myself to sit there motionless. (You can’t just jump up and grab him! Sit still and behave yourself!)
I love him!
PS Sorry I can’t describe his clothes. I think he may have been naked