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Title: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Marilyn on August 09, 2010, 07:17:27 PM
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Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Prissy on August 11, 2010, 09:09:57 AM
Thanks, Marilyn!

I will put this date on my calendar!  I am surprised that Houston and Grand Prairie are not back to back!! 

I will be watching for when the tickets go on sale.
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: JoAnn Moody on September 20, 2010, 01:52:48 PM
Section 104 Row 10 for :
Prissy
JoAnn
Millie(JoAnn's friend)
Jennie (JoAnn's Mom)
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Marilyn on September 20, 2010, 05:12:50 PM
Section 104 Row 10 for :
Prissy
JoAnn
Millie(JoAnn's friend)
Jennie (JoAnn's Mom)

Great to hear this!!
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Tiffany on March 07, 2011, 12:52:09 AM
This concert will start at 8:30 EST.

Have fun and a wonderful Meet and Greet, JoAnn, Prissy and JoAnn's mom and friend. ;D
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Prissy on March 07, 2011, 08:30:36 AM
Tiffany,

Tomorrow we will have our Meet & Greets and the concert at 7:30 here!  We actually all have better tickets than the four JoAnn listed that we got with our Meet & Greets package from PBS.  I am in the center section, Row 4, second seat from the aisle.  JoAnn, Jennie and Millie are in a section near the center and on the second row.

It is supposed to rain tomorrow evening, but we're hoping that doesn't happen.  We plan to "tailgate" after the M&G's and then go back in to the venue for the concert.

Tomorrow is Fat Tuesday/Mardi Gras Day!  My third M&G with Clay will be on another special/holiday type day.  The first in Frisco, 2007, Fourth of July and the second, recently in Houston on Valentine's Day!  I plan to wear Mardi Gras beads on Tuesday and Mardi Gras colors.


Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Tiffany on March 07, 2011, 01:37:08 PM
Prissy-Texas is an hour behind from where I live on eastern time. That's great your seats are closer this time. You and JoAnn are really lucky this will be your 3rd time meeting Clay. Very cool you have been meeting him on holidays. You should give Clay some beads to wear during the concert. ;) Tailgating sounds like fun.

Hope the weather will be ok. At least you don't have far to go this time.

Think when you see him this time it will be a little differant then Houston like he doesn't sing Solitaire now and the Jazzy medley he did when you saw him was other songs. Now it's a few of his own songs.

Oh and I bet Kelly might see him since she lives in Texas. :) Hope she can. Saw him in LA last year when he toured with Ruben.
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Prissy on March 07, 2011, 02:12:14 PM
Tiffany,

Wouldn't it be a treat if Kelly would walk out on stage and sing a duet with Clay!!  I hope she is at least in the audience.

This is my third M&G and all on holidays!  I know it will be fun.
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Tiffany on March 07, 2011, 03:45:42 PM
That would be awesome but I bet if she goes she would just see the show.

Looking forward to seeing your pics this time too and maybe Clay will remember your name. ;D
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Tiffany on March 08, 2011, 05:50:19 PM
Reminder that we will start the cellcert tonight at 8:30.

Quiana tweeted that it was a beautiful day in Texas today. Hope it won't end up raining for you girls. Have a great time.

And Ben said on Facebook he'll have some family and friends there tonight.
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Marilyn on March 08, 2011, 07:52:31 PM
I will check into the cellstream in a few minutes to see how we are doing. Prissy, Joanne, etc will have had their Meet and Greets already!!

How exciting! I am loving this tour, as Clay seems so much closer to his fans this time. I will miss doing this at night.
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Tiffany on March 08, 2011, 08:15:45 PM
Good to have you back Marilyn. It's been fun doing the cellcerts with you. I'll miss it too. Loving this tour too. Think it's in my top 5 favorites.
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Marilyn on March 08, 2011, 08:25:25 PM
M&G-deemer

 Ok we cattle are back at the corral
He had navy UCONN hoodie jeans and tennis shoes
We give item to be signed then go up for pic
Jerome said they were taking tape so that means the pics are caps. That is safer I think

The gal in front of was on stage with clay when she was 11 think she is 16 or 17 now She had him sign pic of them together  
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Marilyn on March 08, 2011, 08:30:53 PM
We had sound but it cut out. Don't think it started yet
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Marilyn on March 08, 2011, 08:32:51 PM
Crowd noise- concert has not started yet
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Marilyn on March 08, 2011, 08:37:20 PM
Cellcerter says decent size crowd. There are some empty seats on the side and way in the back but it looks like there are more in the 200 sections than she would have thought. She said its a large venue.
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Tiffany on March 08, 2011, 08:41:42 PM
I heard it was a pretty big theater. Good to hear.

Hope someone got to ask Clay about why Memphis was canceled.
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Marilyn on March 08, 2011, 08:44:52 PM
OVERTURE!!!
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Marilyn on March 08, 2011, 08:45:30 PM
I heard it was a pretty big theater. Good to hear.

Hope someone got to ask Clay about why Memphis was canceled.

I hope not

It happened- there is no need to make him feel bad if the ticket sales were not that good.

Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Marilyn on March 08, 2011, 08:46:31 PM
Love Story theme- lots of applause
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Tiffany on March 08, 2011, 08:47:55 PM
Marlene wanted Prissy to ask him in her Meet and Greet if she had time. I can understand that. Just hope it wasn't about low ticket sales.
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Marilyn on March 08, 2011, 08:51:15 PM
Mack the Knife!
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Marilyn on March 08, 2011, 08:53:36 PM
Marlene wanted Prissy to ask him in her Meet and Greet if she had time. I can understand that. Just hope it wasn't about low ticket sales.

Like I said- if it was, it would be horrible to ask him and make him feel bad right before the concert. I am sure it made him unhappy to have a concert cancelled whatever the reason. He tried so hard to make all of them work.

I know that people want to know why- but if it was me I would try to find out a different way. Can you imagine his face when this was asked? I dont know- maybe its just me.
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Marilyn on March 08, 2011, 08:54:51 PM
He said there are lots of flashing lights- did they bring them with them so he could rock out?

"Sweating to Moon River"
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Marilyn on March 08, 2011, 08:56:20 PM
Counting men. 5 men in first three rows
Wife said it was her husband's 20th show and Clay said "HOLY CRAP!!"
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Tiffany on March 08, 2011, 08:58:18 PM
I'm sure he does feel really bad about it and would had done anything to had not cancel. I get what you are saying but I also they deserve to know what happened even if they asked someone else and not Clay. It's just rumors right now.
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Marilyn on March 08, 2011, 08:58:24 PM
Told people it was a love song show and to snuggle up. He said something else I couldnt catch.

Theres a Kind of Hush.............
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: WilsonClaymate on March 08, 2011, 09:00:05 PM
Marlene wanted Prissy to ask him in her Meet and Greet if she had time. I can understand that. Just hope it wasn't about low ticket sales.

Like I said- if it was, it would be horrible to ask him and make him feel bad right before the concert. I am sure it made him unhappy to have a concert cancelled whatever the reason. He tried so hard to make all of them work.

I know that people want to know why- but if it was me I would try to find out a different way. Can you imagine his face when this was asked? I dont know- maybe its just me.

Marilyn , it is not just you.  Memphis has been analyzed to death and many opinions stated--but in the end the result is still the same, there was no show and that is not going to change now.  Let it go!!
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Marilyn on March 08, 2011, 09:00:18 PM
I'm sure he does feel really bad about it and would had done anything to had not cancel. I get what you are saying but I also they deserve to know what happened even if they asked someone else and not Clay. It's just rumors right now.

I totally agree that they have a right to know why. Its really strange that they cancelled at the very last minute a day before.

I seriously think it had a lot to do with the "General Admission"
Most fans do NOT want to do it that way. They want reserved seats

We are too old to run for a seat!! LOL (No offense Barb and Marlene)
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Tiffany on March 08, 2011, 09:01:34 PM
Counting men. 5 men in first three rows
Wife said it was her husband's 20th show and Clay said "HOLY CRAP!!"

Wow! You go hubby! He's close to how many times I've seen him. LOL
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Marilyn on March 08, 2011, 09:01:51 PM
Barb I really feel very bad for you, Marlene and all of those that did have seats. Do you think it was the general admission that was a factor??


You dont have to say you love me

His voice is cracking a lot tonight- I hope he is not sick!!
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Tiffany on March 08, 2011, 09:04:33 PM
Hey Barb. I know you are still disappointed. {{{ Hugs }}} Hope you can hear if Clay can do something about your Meet and Greet. Some people that won from Memphis are lucky to get to meet him at the last few concerts.

Marilyn-I would hate GA seating too. 
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Marilyn on March 08, 2011, 09:06:02 PM
Misty- my absolute favorite song!!  (this tour)

Much better in voice- maybe he talked too much in the last couple of days!!
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Tiffany on March 08, 2011, 09:09:53 PM
Love Misty so much better live.

It might had been also cause of flooding in the venue. Another concert not just Clay got canceled there too. Guess it wouldn't had worked last min to switch theaters.
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Marilyn on March 08, 2011, 09:10:40 PM
Chatting to the crowd about lights
Guess someone just walked in-he said hello, come on in.

He asked if someone was on a laptop she said no-she is uploading a video- Clay said "WHAT???"" "SHUT THE F UP" (he did NOT say the word)

Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Tiffany on March 08, 2011, 09:12:22 PM
Has anyone heard if Clay is doing a concert again for PBS in Chicago like he did before the Gala last Oct this year? Thought I read somewhere it could be an annual thing but not real sure. Maybe Pink Armchair knows.
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: WilsonClaymate on March 08, 2011, 09:12:50 PM
I think GA had something to do with it.  The tickets I bought were from the PBS station and there were a limited number sold with guaranteed early admission, which we got.

Another thing I know for sure is that a place can be flooded without rising water.  When I went to work Monday morning our front office was flooded again--second time in three years--and it was bad enough to have to get Serv Pro to come pump the water out and they left huge fans on in the area for 24 hours.  Another thing  know is that Memphis had much more rain over the weekend than we did in Wilson.

Like I said, there are so many reasons and we don't have any idea which one is right.  And you are right, why make Clay feel any worse than he does--it's not going to bring back the show.
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Tiffany on March 08, 2011, 09:13:18 PM
Chatting to the crowd about lights
Guess someone just walked in-he said hello, come on in.

He asked if someone was on a laptop she said no-she is uploading a video- Clay said "WHAT???"" "SHUT THE F UP" (he did NOT say the word)

They can do that? LOL
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Marilyn on March 08, 2011, 09:14:31 PM
He said he watched one of the tabloid shows and Johnny Depp was being fed a line from some of the movies that he had done in the past 20 years. He said the line was benign and out of context, but Johnny remembered every single movie.

Clay said he couldnt even remember lyrics to songs he had sung eight years ago!!


Jazzy Medley!!
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Marilyn on March 08, 2011, 09:15:34 PM
I think GA had something to do with it.  The tickets I bought were from the PBS station and there were a limited number sold with guaranteed early admission, which we got.

Another thing I know for sure is that a place can be flooded without rising water.  When I went to work Monday morning our front office was flooded again--second time in three years--and it was bad enough to have to get Serv Pro to come pump the water out and they left huge fans on in the area for 24 hours.  Another thing  know is that Memphis had much more rain over the weekend than we did in Wilson.

Like I said, there are so many reasons and we don't have any idea which one is right.  And you are right, why make Clay feel any worse than he does--it's not going to bring back the show.

Do you know how SPECIAL you are?? Can I cyber hug you???
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Tiffany on March 08, 2011, 09:17:50 PM
Barb-How awful. Sorry to hear that. Even though that's bad if it had to do with the flooded rather that be the reason then low ticket sales.

I agree with you Marilyn. She is very special. Clay would had been lucky to had met her. Hope it can still happen for you someday Barb.
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Marilyn on March 08, 2011, 09:18:37 PM
They were laughing during Invisible- I bet he was vamping it up again!!


Something About Us!!
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Tiffany on March 08, 2011, 09:20:04 PM
He mentioned that about the Johnny Depp thing the other night and if he listened to all his old songs more often then it would be easier to remember the lyrics. ;)
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Marilyn on March 08, 2011, 09:20:11 PM
And of course, lots of screams for the shirt tug during Invisible
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Marilyn on March 08, 2011, 09:20:36 PM
He mentioned that about the Johnny Depp thing the other night and if he listened to all his old songs more often then it would be easier to remember the lyrics. ;)

Oops- did not know that.
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: WilsonClaymate on March 08, 2011, 09:21:03 PM
Awwww  Marilyn.   Thanks, but I just don't know how beating a dead horse is going to make anything change.

Thank goodness for the bus ride that got us to NY in time to see the show with you or we would have missed out completely.

With any luck maybe someone will make a  DVD and I can relive it again.
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Marilyn on March 08, 2011, 09:22:00 PM
Told Quiana to come out- "What are you waiting for,?"
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Marilyn on March 08, 2011, 09:22:47 PM
Foggy Day in London Town


I just cannot bring myself to like this song at all. I love her other song, though
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Tiffany on March 08, 2011, 09:24:17 PM
I'm sure someone can make a DVD after the tour is over Barb and really glad you and Marlene made it to see Clay in NY at least. BTW Thanks for the info on the Timeless Tour DVD. Just hope the person still has plenty of copies lefted.
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Tiffany on March 08, 2011, 09:25:51 PM
Songs sung so far:

"Where Do I Begin, Love Story Theme"
"Mack The Knife"
"There's A Kind Of Hush"
"You Don't Have To Say You Love Me"
"Misty"

Medley

"The Way"
"This Is The Night"
"Measure Of Man"
"On My Way Here"
"1000 Days"
"Invisible"

"Something About Us"

"Foggy Day In London Town"
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Marilyn on March 08, 2011, 09:27:33 PM
Talking about people on the radio. They said a few and he said something about Ke$ha being one of the rising stars... (joking)
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Marilyn on March 08, 2011, 09:28:22 PM
Tweets going on in Dallas

GetRichinDallas Rich Lopez
@ClayAiken just owned the couple that walked in late. #snaps

»
Rich Lopez
GetRichinDallas Rich Lopez
Can't explain the random applause that breaks out @ClayAiken show.


Jimmy1965TX Jimmy B.
@M2MEee http://plixi.com/p/82642856 @ClayAiken is pretty darn funny too. I'm enjoying the show.


Jimmy1965TX Jimmy B.
@ClayAiken "Tried And True" Tour (@ Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie w/ 5 others) http://4sq.com/ghvByD

Jimmy1965TX Jimmy B.
@ClayAiken is singing "Something About Us" ... I love this song. A classic tale of two.  
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Marilyn on March 08, 2011, 09:29:07 PM
Going into Auto TUne
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Marilyn on March 08, 2011, 09:30:06 PM
Another tweet (love these)

GetRichinDallas Rich Lopez
@ClayAiken just threw @ke$ha under the top 40 bus  
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Tiffany on March 08, 2011, 09:30:36 PM
Nice NJU tweets. Here's the pic he posted. Looks like he's wearing jeans and maybe the purple sweater?

http://plixi.com/p/82642856
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Marilyn on March 08, 2011, 09:31:33 PM
Giving Ben grief - says the Autotune song isn't on the radio, lol.

Did he just say balls?

Lordy, it's Miley Cyrus. Party in the USA.
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Marilyn on March 08, 2011, 09:32:26 PM
Suspicious Minds

He rocked this on a youtube video. I think it was Waukegan
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Tiffany on March 08, 2011, 09:33:20 PM
He did Party In the USA in Houston. Prissy and JoAnn get to see it again.
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Marilyn on March 08, 2011, 09:33:50 PM
GetRichinDallas Rich Lopez
"turn your balls on" - @ClayAiken before he sings Miley's "Party in the USA." #whatthewhat


 :D I think he was talking about the colored lights he mentioned earlier
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Marilyn on March 08, 2011, 09:35:13 PM
This funny. The tweeter doesn't know how to spell Quiana's name:

GetRichinDallas Rich Lopez

Keanu somebody skatting while @ClayAiken changes. The music isn't my thing so much but some major precious moments.
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Tiffany on March 08, 2011, 09:35:27 PM
LOL Ok
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Marilyn on March 08, 2011, 09:36:22 PM
Tweet

GetRichinDallas Rich Lopez
Respectable version of "Suspicious Minds" by @ClayAiken.  
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Marilyn on March 08, 2011, 09:37:04 PM
Buttercup - I LOVE this by him
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Tiffany on March 08, 2011, 09:39:00 PM
Hope Scarlett is getting lot's of clack tonight. Don't want to miss anything good with the last 3 nights. Be special.
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Marilyn on March 08, 2011, 09:39:14 PM
LOTS of applause for Buttercup



Moon RIver

He said "Y'all calm down now!!" They are laughing- not sure what he is doing!!
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Marilyn on March 08, 2011, 09:46:16 PM
Its Impossible
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Marilyn on March 08, 2011, 09:47:29 PM
Tweets

GetRichinDallas Rich Lopez
It just got Audrey Hepburn all up in here w "Moon River" as performed by @ClayAiken.

GetRichinDallas Rich Lopez
"Even Loretta Lynn didn't sit down this much at her concert."'- Chance B. @ClayAiken.


(hahaha little does he know that "Who's Sorry Now" is coming!)  
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Marilyn on March 08, 2011, 09:47:55 PM
Who's sorry now introduction. Starting to talk about Felix and Dell
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: mimi on March 08, 2011, 09:48:51 PM
Hi~I think I read where Prissy said it was going to be in the 80s in Texas today..Clay has seen a little bit of all types of weather...Minn I think I read where it was down in the teens, Maybe he will do the bus line tonight.
Has he mentioned Mari Gras, Prissy,joann & Jennie were going to wear beads to their M&GS...Then they are going to have a tailgate party.
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Marilyn on March 08, 2011, 09:51:03 PM
I think he picked "Honky Tonk" lets see how they do

That was GREAT!!!
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Tiffany on March 08, 2011, 09:52:07 PM
Hey Marlene. Quiana tweeted earier that it was really nice there today. Just wait til they get to AZ. Be hot there. Good weather for Felix to play golf. From what Marilyn has posted so far don't think he mentioned it being Fat Tuesday.
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Tiffany on March 08, 2011, 09:52:57 PM
I think he picked "Honky Tonk" lets see how they do

That was GREAT!!!

Ohhh Hope he sang it in a country accent.
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Marilyn on March 08, 2011, 09:53:17 PM
OMG They are doing CHIPMUNKS


this is hysterical
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Marilyn on March 08, 2011, 09:54:50 PM
Dang!! Lost the stream- dont know what the next one will be
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Tiffany on March 08, 2011, 09:55:20 PM
OMG They are doing CHIPMUNKS


this is hysterical

I'm sure he can do it the way he talks fast. LOL Hope we get clack of this.
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Marilyn on March 08, 2011, 09:55:54 PM

GetRichinDallas Rich Lopez
Musical suggestions requested by @ClayAiken. #Honkytonk made for an awkward racist moment. #maybejustme
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Marilyn on March 08, 2011, 09:57:21 PM
Sounded like he did Heavy Metal -he was really screaming


Its Only Make Believe
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Tiffany on March 08, 2011, 09:58:59 PM

GetRichinDallas Rich Lopez
Musical suggestions requested by @ClayAiken. #Honkytonk made for an awkward racist moment. #maybejustme

Ummm He wouldn't do that.
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Marilyn on March 08, 2011, 10:01:53 PM
Cant take my eyes off you!!
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Marilyn on March 08, 2011, 10:03:39 PM
GetRichinDallas Rich Lopez
Hmmm. @ClayAiken keeps talking about doing his songs big band style but he gotta 4-piece backing him up. #fouraintbig


hahaha great comeback!!!


QUOTE
allclaylong Pamela Ockerman
@
@GetRichinDallas Well, you know what they say : Size doesn't matter! Haha. It's what you do with it!
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Marilyn on March 08, 2011, 10:06:42 PM
 FROM CV: I texted a friend of mine at the show, didn't think I'd get a response till the end, but the missing genres were Disney and Heavy Metal.  


Cry Me A River
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Marilyn on March 08, 2011, 10:07:50 PM
CRYING!!! my second favorite
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Tiffany on March 08, 2011, 10:09:06 PM
Disney was good when he did it last week with Quiana and he's done heavy metal a lot. I love rocker Clay anyway. ;D
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Marilyn on March 08, 2011, 10:09:48 PM
ACK!! CV keeps losing the connection
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Marilyn on March 08, 2011, 10:10:14 PM
Disney was good when he did it last week with Quiana and he's done heavy metal a lot. I love rocker Clay anyway. ;D

So Do I. I think he LOVES showing off that he can do that too!!
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: WilsonClaymate on March 08, 2011, 10:11:34 PM
Marilyn, I'm impressed.  I coiuldn't text if my life depended on it.

I'll have to find the clack tomorrow of him singing honky tonk -- that could be priceless

Gone for a while -- phone call -- but I'm back for the end
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: mimi on March 08, 2011, 10:13:47 PM
I'm looking forward to hearing him do HonkyTonk, thats what I was yelling for in NY
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Marilyn on March 08, 2011, 10:15:17 PM
Dang- I THINK he is singing UM- but the stream cut off right after Quiana left!
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Tiffany on March 08, 2011, 10:16:11 PM
Disney was good when he did it last week with Quiana and he's done heavy metal a lot. I love rocker Clay anyway. ;D

So Do I. I think he LOVES showing off that he can do that too!!

He knows we love it too. ;D It's the only time we will probably see that rocker side of him is doing it live.

Glad we didn't lose ya Barb. We'll post the You Tubes as soon as they are up tomorrow. Great ones tonight. Surprised he did that one since he doesn't want to do country.
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Marilyn on March 08, 2011, 10:17:26 PM
CV-Was texted there was a standing O for "Crying".


I am not texting- these are messages from CV. I WAS listening to the stream, and the things Clay said I was hearing and typing (Yes, he was talking about ME!!) . As Quiana left he said her mikestand was slippery because it had her lotion all over it.
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: mimi on March 08, 2011, 10:17:46 PM
When will Clay be in SF?  He will probably be spending some time in CA if Parker is there with  his Mother.
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Tiffany on March 08, 2011, 10:18:01 PM
Dang- I THINK he is singing UM- but the stream cut off right after Quiana left!

That stinks. It was probably band intros then maybe Del telling a joke then UM.
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Marilyn on March 08, 2011, 10:18:47 PM
The last concert in SF is Saturday night  :'(
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Tiffany on March 08, 2011, 10:19:12 PM
When will Clay be in SF?  He will probably be spending some time in CA if Parker is there with  his Mother.

Saturday He mentioned he wanted to get the IPad 2 on Friday. LOL Maybe Jaymes will see him there.
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Tiffany on March 08, 2011, 10:21:14 PM
Love hearing about the standing O for Crying. Think that's a 1st.
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Marilyn on March 08, 2011, 10:22:51 PM
Thats it- the cellstream has stopped and they cannot get it restarted. We missed UM and the banter, and I am sure he is doing IML right now.
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Marilyn on March 08, 2011, 10:25:25 PM
I have to go and nurse a headache a bit. If I catch any post concert stuff I will post it here. I also have lots of pics I need to put in the various venue threads- that I will do tomorrow.

Sorry it ended abruptly ladies- but I am sure it was a huge success. How in heck did two hours go by so fast?
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Marilyn on March 08, 2011, 10:28:19 PM
OH!! THey switched to a cellcert and he just finished Unchained Melody!!  Lots of cheers!!
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Tiffany on March 08, 2011, 10:28:39 PM
That stinks Marilyn. Thanks anyway for the reports.  Sounded like a great show for Prissy and JoAnn. Looking forward to their reports. Hope you feel better. I can stay til 11 to see if anything else is posted just in case.
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: WilsonClaymate on March 08, 2011, 10:28:57 PM
Thanks for the hard work  ladies.

Another very busy day tomorrow so I'll see you all later.
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Marilyn on March 08, 2011, 10:29:12 PM
Cannot understand the talking at all- the connection is not good- but everyone is laughing
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Tiffany on March 08, 2011, 10:30:34 PM
Yeah!! Glad it can come back Marilyn.

Night Barb. Thanks for coming. Hope you see you Thursday for the AZ show. Day off tomorrow.
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Marilyn on March 08, 2011, 10:31:08 PM
CV-Was just texted again there was a standing O but not sure for what song

I think it was for UM
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Tiffany on March 08, 2011, 10:34:03 PM
Yep! It was for UM. I'm betting Del told a joke before that. Hope we know what we missed in the recaps.
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Marilyn on March 08, 2011, 10:34:38 PM
He is still talking, and everyone is laughing hysterically and clapping. I cannot wait to get the recording of this!!
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: mimi on March 08, 2011, 10:35:10 PM
Was the attendance good ? Wasn't this one of the bigger venues this tour?
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Marilyn on March 08, 2011, 10:35:32 PM
Really bad connection but I think he is now singing IN MY LIFE
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Tiffany on March 08, 2011, 10:36:06 PM
"He sure is cracking them up." Can't wait for clack!
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Marilyn on March 08, 2011, 10:36:27 PM
Was the attendance good ? Wasn'y this onr of the bigger venues this tour?

In the beginning the cellcerter said there were some seats on the side and way in back that were empty, but she thought it was a very respectable crowd considering the size of the venue
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Tiffany on March 08, 2011, 10:37:01 PM
Marlene-Here's your answer.

Cellcerter says decent size crowd. There are some empty seats on the side and way in the back but it looks like there are more in the 200 sections than she would have thought. She said its a large venue.
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Marilyn on March 08, 2011, 10:37:10 PM
Thanking the fans, whether we're listening in on the phone or watching on Youtube...

In My Life now.
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Marilyn on March 08, 2011, 10:38:28 PM
Thats definitely it- its over=lots of applause.
The cellcerter said they have a blue light on the chair with the mike and it looks just beautiful
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: mimi on March 08, 2011, 10:39:13 PM
I Love that MAN!!!
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Tiffany on March 08, 2011, 10:39:48 PM
I Love that MAN!!!

Me too!!!
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: mimi on March 08, 2011, 10:41:36 PM
Thanks Tiffany & Marilyn..It amazes me you can be listening & type that fast Marilyn
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Marilyn on March 08, 2011, 10:42:14 PM
Great show- she had her first M&G today-she said there is just no way he is going away- he is such a force when he was on stage. Venue is huge but its more full than she thought it would be.

THe cellphone bit was all the laughter. Someone hung up on him and he thought it was so funny so Clay made the person get her back on the phone. He asked her why she hung up and she said her husband didnt like him but he was in the shower so it was ok.

Quiana heavy metal-was "breaking the lawn mower" with the mike stand. Clay was cracking up at her and at Dell's jokes.
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Tiffany on March 08, 2011, 10:42:29 PM
From CC: - He said, "I appreciate you all, no matter of what shade of crazy you are!"

LOL Awww
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Tiffany on March 08, 2011, 10:45:14 PM
Welcome Marlene. Hope to see you Thursday. I wish I can type that fast. What I do is copy and paste.

The cellphone bit is back. Yes! That's funny.
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Marilyn on March 08, 2011, 10:46:32 PM
Styles of WSN: Honky Tonk, Chipmunks, Disney, Heavy Metal


Talked to merrieee on the phone in the pre-IML banter.

Dell told two jokes.

Ben has family at the show today.
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: mimi on March 08, 2011, 10:46:34 PM
He has such a quick wit..Wouldn't you just love to see him have a TV show?
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Tiffany on March 08, 2011, 10:48:32 PM
Didn't know Ben was from Texas. Guess Kelly Clarkson wasn't there. Ahh well.

He has such a quick wit..Wouldn't you just love to see him have a TV show?

YES!
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Marilyn on March 08, 2011, 10:50:47 PM
Hair- very spikey not quite rooster but "something about Mary". Sort of like peacock hair.
It didnt look horrible but was kind of interesting.

Jeans, better than baggy but still loose. Sweater looked purple. She thinks the shirt was pink with white stripe but the lighting might have made the colors look different. No tie.


During Invisible he tried to look cool.
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: mimi on March 08, 2011, 10:51:04 PM
I just  heard on TV that Diddy is going to appear on Idol this week & is also going to be a mentor  YIKE!
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Marilyn on March 08, 2011, 10:51:17 PM
He has such a quick wit..Wouldn't you just love to see him have a TV show?

Oh yes, indeedy!!
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Tiffany on March 08, 2011, 10:52:26 PM
Thanks again Marilyn. 2 more shows. *sniff*

Can't wait to hear about Prissy and JoAnn's Meet and Greet.
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Marilyn on March 08, 2011, 10:56:41 PM
Clay said the audience acted like they were in a rodeo!!

First timer (sister of cellcerter) at a concert and she thought he was funny. She loved all his music. Her favorite was Unchained Melody. She really enjoyed it and she would go again!
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: mimi on March 08, 2011, 10:57:25 PM
Marilyn~ How is your headache?  I can just see you now in your computor room typing away,(with all your Clay goodies around)   How is Milo & the cat?
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Tiffany on March 08, 2011, 10:57:55 PM
"Jeans-don't think they were the ones he had worn to previous to concerts."

"Very funny tonight!"

"Clean shaven,"
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Marilyn on March 08, 2011, 10:58:07 PM
Adam has gotten into the swing of things this tour. Making lots of friends among the women on the tour. Started the tour with 150 friends on FB but now has 1500.

Standing O's - Crying, UM, "In My Life"

No clackdown. At least full audio.
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Marilyn on March 08, 2011, 11:00:31 PM
Clay went over to a lady who's light was on on her cellphone. The lady was uploading Misty right then- thats what made him go Shut the ......

After UM he went over to her and ask if she had uploaded that yet??
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Marilyn on March 08, 2011, 11:03:31 PM
Someone said there were quite a few men.  
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Marilyn on March 08, 2011, 11:04:27 PM
Going to sign off for now- see you all tomorrow
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: JoAnn Moody on March 09, 2011, 12:53:43 AM
Just wanted to say " HOLY MOLY"!!!! ;D  FRONT ROW SEATS AND I TOOK 150 SHOTS WITH ONLY ABOUT 3 FEET OF AIR BETWEEN ME AND CLAY.  WILL POST MORE TOMORROW.
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Prissy on March 09, 2011, 01:19:59 AM
Good Evening!

I just got home a little while ago!  Absolutely fabulous concert and I had a great seat!  Four rows back and almost center!  Clay was really "on" tonight!  Very funny, good singing voice and he looked like a million! 

The M&G went really fast.  Jerome had rules for us to follow:  stand in line;  put your purse on a chair;  hand Jerome what is to be signed;  then stand by Clay and have your picture taken.  I did manage to say to Clay, "I'm your holiday gal!  Fourth of July, Valentine's Day and now Mardi Gras."  I leaned in to him and the picture was taken.  I did say, as I walked away, "Clay, we all love you."  And he said, "Thank you, I appreciate that!"

After the M&G, we came out to JoAnn's car and had our Tailgate food!  Then, we went back in the venue for the concert.  Something else great about these concerts is the people you see that you haven't seen for a while and the new people.  There was a young lady there and this was her first Clay concert.  I think she is now a total fan!  Too bad more people didn't know about this concert.  How can you not enjoy Clay:  Triple treat star!  Good looking, talented singer, and absolutely hilarious!

Wonderful evening!

Hugs,
Prissy

More tomorrow!


I have to mention this while I'm thinking about it.

I was sitting next to a lady named Chris!  I'm sure we had met before.  Anyway, she said, we should stand up and "dance" when Clay sings "Buttercup," the almost only upbeat song in the concert.  So when he started "Buttercup," Chris and I were the only ones standing and moving around and clapping.  Then others started to stand to the left of us!!  Because we were so close to the front, I don't know if others stood up and danced behind us or not, but at least we were not alone!! ;D
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: JoAnn Moody on March 09, 2011, 01:48:39 AM
Here's one of my 150 ,

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(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/JAM1/th_Clay2-1.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/JAM1/Clay2-1.jpg)
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Marilyn on March 09, 2011, 08:13:26 AM
OMG Joanne, when you click that he is lethal!!! WOW!!
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: JoAnn Moody on March 09, 2011, 08:21:37 AM
As Prissy said, the M&G went very fast and mechanical in a way.  Mom did break the rules though ;D.  She mentioned to Jerome that she had a M&G in Houston celebrating her 84th b.day and Jerome TOLD Clay to sign Happy Birthday and then Clay TOLD JEROME, "I'M NOT SUPPOSED TO PERSONALLY SIGN" AND JEROME SAID BAC, "PUT HAPPY 84TH!"
   Clay signed and "snarked" with mom that she had already had her 84th in Houston and couldn't have another one! ;D   Also, to be honest, I couldn't tell you what he had on either.  It was darkish in the room, Jerome had "warned" us about no "feely" touching and when Clay extended his hand, I could only think of "No feely!"

   Concert was wonderful.  Our PBS tickets said Row B but it was the first row!  Also, on the side of the stage that Clay favors.  I have a new camera and was able to take "drop dead" gorgeous photos.  Clay did look down at me several times and made eye/camera contact.  I'm including the one photo he was standing directly in front of me.  If you look, he's giving the "thumb's up" but I'm afraid I didn't focus on the thumb.
   He did take crowd  suggestions for "Who's Sorry Now" and they were: Chimpmunks, Disney and Southern Heavy Metal.  Quianna "rocked" the Heavy metal bringing Clay to a hunched down, laugh out loud stance.
   Also, the bass player "took over" the stage and gave us 2 "poop" jokes.  Clay couldn't take it, he ended up on his stool with his back to the crowd.  He said that he felt like he had to leave now.  It was too funny!!!
    On the Disney style duet, Clay and Quiana "skated" and twirled and did sound like a Walt Disney song.  Very cute! >:(
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: JoAnn Moody on March 09, 2011, 08:24:29 AM
Marilyn,

Thanks, you posted same time I did. I'm putting photos up in the OCD too.  Here's the shirt tug from last night.

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(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/JAM1/th_ShirtTug.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/JAM1/ShirtTug.jpg)

My "special l Thumb's Up" right in front on my camera.

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(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/JAM1/th_ThumbsUp.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/JAM1/ThumbsUp.jpg)
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Marilyn on March 09, 2011, 08:32:10 AM
From invisible926 at CC:


Great show! He was in a good mood and totally hilarious! Very snarky. He said "shut the frell up" without voicing the f word when someone said she was uploading a video to YouTube during the concert. He cracked up during del's poop jokes. He was very proud of his UM tonight. He said "I SANG that one" and looked cocky.
On my phone so more tomorrow.

Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Marilyn on March 09, 2011, 08:36:02 AM
EMERALD EYES

I'm home. I hope I wasn't a babbling idiot on the stream. I was kind of in that Aiken fog after being serenaded by my BF for a couple of hours.

The whole concert was great--Clay was really on and he looked scrumptious even with the rooster do. He really is a most gorgeous man. Just a note to Clay, I hope you really don't expect us to believe you're fat. He looks terrific--and feels even better.  Yes, I finally felt him. A M&M opportunity arose this morning thanks to JClay's hubby who really didn't want to get personal with MR Aiken, and so I finally lost my M&G virginity. 

As I laid eyes on Clay I knew we were meant to be because he was wearing my his UCONN sweatshirt--very obviously a shout-out to me. I decided to be very matter-of-fact as I clutched my TnT CD cover to be signed. As Jermone said, "are you ready"--hell yes! I quite purposefully strode over to Clay. He asked my name, repeated it when I told him, and shook my hand. ::puddleofgoo:: I was determined not to break any of Jermone's rules, but since I fell into the fog (you know which one) who the hell knows.  I do remember starting to shake on the inside--I was hoping he wouldn't feel that, and then I almost fell into him, but it was good save. Oh wait, maybe not. I should have let him catch me as I swooned at his feet. Hee. No way is he fat. The first thing I noticed was how skinny he looked -- skinnier than he looks even on stage for some reason. It lasted only about 15 seconds, but it was the best 15 seconds of my life.


QUOTE (merrieeee @ Mar 8 2011, 10:44 PM)
You know if you talk to Clsy Aiken on the phone it would be nice to remember what was actually said! I just disappeared into the Aiken fog big time!


I was diagonally behind the fan that you hung up on, and Clay's expressions were priceless. The minute I heard your voice and the accent, I knew who it was (or guessed who it was). The whole bit was comedy gold. I'm sure there's clack because there was quite a bit of video-taping-- Clay seems pretty proud of that fact.

The whole comedy routines are so much more polished now than they were at the beginning of the tour. My jaw hurts from smiling so much. Clay truly is a funny man. I hope someone caught Quiana doing the heavy metal "Who's Sorry Now" because GF was working it and Clay was splitting his sides at the sight of her.

Vocally so beautiful-- UM was out of this world. He got several standing O's for various songs--UM was perhaps the biggest outside of "In My Life". I do miss that extra special song, and I'm not sure why they cut it expect they are starting the show a bit late due to the M&G's running late. I was happy I got Misty which I didn't get in Houston.

I felt very strongly at the end of the concert that this is not goodbye. He might not have found his perfect fit in the entertainment biz YET. But he will! I believe that with all my heart. Little by little he will win people over--one project at a time. I don't know what's next but I can't wait to find out what the next Clay Aiken adventure will be. 
     
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Marilyn on March 09, 2011, 08:38:26 AM
hosaa @ Mar 9 2011, 12:53 AM)


i got to meet Scarlett, RoyalJane, California Clayfan, and lots and lots of people who love Clay but don't post on the boards!

Clay's hair was crazy. Quiana was crazy. Del was crazy. The gate guard by the bus was crazy but nice (we had flirted with him earlier when we saw the bus in the parking lot). there was a bunch of us by the chain link fence, and Gate Guard kept coming out to tell his he thinks Clay will come out, he told the manager that we were waiting, etc. After about 2 hours, Gate Guard came out with his fingers crossed, then added "He's in the bathroom." EEEEEing ensued. Then my friend blurted out, "He's clearing his throat!!" Everyone roared.

Clay came out to touch hands about two hours after the show (can't believe we waited that long). The crowd had dwindled down quite a bit by the time he came out, and he told everyone to go get warm. My friend's granddaughter (age 13) was thrilled with how soft Clay's hands were. Soft, warm, sweet touch. Worth the wait.

ETA I got a lot of video, but the memory card got full before the end of the concert. I got Quiana's great Heavy Metal moves. The chipmunks were hilarious. Genius genre suggestion. I yelled Dixieland because of Mardi Gras. Will have to edit that idiot my voice out of the audio.
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Marilyn on March 09, 2011, 08:48:27 AM
jclay, Scarlett worked on it and we were able to get it on You Tube overnight; here 'tis.

The following Scarlett clips from the Grand Prairie concert were uploaded to You Tube overnight:

Where Do I Begin: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OFMoCZo3gI

Mack The Knife: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMT9g-kAy2E

Opening Banter: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qB9sGwXuGjM

There's A Kind Of Hush: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOiY_c3xtg8

Links can travel.
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Prissy on March 09, 2011, 11:42:53 AM
Thank you, Marilyn, for Scarlett's links to the GP concert last night.  Takes me right back to the concert!!  I wonder if it was Scarlet that Clay talked to about her making a video and she said she had already uploaded it.  Then, later Clay said the drummer was watching what had been uploaded and the concert wasn't even finished!!

Clay said they had given up on trying to keep people from taking pictures or making videos or letting people listen to the concerts on cellphones.  He said they could listen and watch for free!  Didn't need to come to the concerts.  Now, they don't even try to limit the cameras and cell phones. 

It was hilarious when he took a cellphone from someone who had been letting a friend listen and then the friend hung up.  Clay said, "Get her back on the phone.  I want to know why she hung up!"  When Clay talked to her on the phone the lady said she hung up because her husband came home.  And that her husband didn't like Clay.  I think Clay wanted to talk to him but the lady said he was in the shower!!  :laugh:  Clay said she missed him singing UM (I think) and he really "sang it."
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: fhmmany2 on March 09, 2011, 01:15:33 PM
Prissy and JoAnn - glad that you both had such great seats! I enjoyed your recaps.  JoAnn's photo are wonderful. Glad, too, that Grand Prairie gave Clay a good welcome.
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Tiffany on March 09, 2011, 03:14:23 PM
Prissy and JoAnn-Sounded like a wonderful and fun night. Thanks for your recaps. I love how you remember so much detail Prissy. How awesome you got front row. Gorgeous pics you took JoAnn. You going to be a pro at this now. ;) Can't wait to see all your pics. Your Meet and Greet sounded great too. Thanks for telling him that we all love him. How sweet Jerome told Clay to write that for Jennie. Hope your pics turn out as good as the Houston ones.

I really want to see the Whose Sorry Now videos and all the banter he did. I watched the opening banter and just watched In My Life and UM on Facebook. He sounded so funny and on last night. Really going to miss this tour. You gals were very lucky to see him and meet him twice. ;D We all will have some great memories. 
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Prissy on March 09, 2011, 08:43:18 PM
I'm going to combine my posts about Grand Prairie into one and add my pictures!

Good Evening!

I just got home a little while ago!  Absolutely fabulous concert and I had a great seat!  Four rows back and almost center!  Clay was really "on" tonight!  Very funny, good singing voice and he looked like a million! 

The M&G went really fast.  Jerome had rules for us to follow:  stand in line;  put your purse on a chair;  hand Jerome what is to be signed;  then stand by Clay and have your picture taken.  I did manage to say to Clay, "I'm your holiday gal!  Fourth of July, Valentine's Day and now Mardi Gras."  I leaned in to him and the picture was taken.  I did say, as I walked away, "Clay, we all love you."  And he said, "Thank you, I appreciate that!"

After the M&G, we came back to JoAnn's car and had our Tailgate food! Sandy from Grand Prairie joined us for a bite. Then, we went back into the venue for the concert.  Something else great about these concerts is the people you see that you haven't seen for a while and the new people.  There was a young lady there and this was her first Clay concert.  I think she is now a total fan!  Too bad more people didn't know about this concert.  How can you not enjoy Clay:  Triple treat star!  Good looking, talented singer, and absolutely hilarious!

The concert was wonderful and I think I enjoyed it more than Houston!  The M&G was better in Houston, but the concert seemed better in Grand Prairie!  I think Clay seemed more relaxed and happier.  He even mentioned that the crazy fans that had been to 15 concerts have helped to pay for his son's college education.

After the concert, we stood at the fence where the bus was parked, but it was getting colder so we thought it best if we go on.  We heard later that Clay did come out but two hours after the concert!

Wonderful evening!


I have to mention this while I'm thinking about it.

I was sitting next to a lady named Chris!  I'm sure we had met before.  Anyway, she said, we should stand up and "dance" when Clay sings "Buttercup," the almost only upbeat song in the concert.  So when he started "Buttercup," Chris and I were the only ones standing and moving around and clapping.  Then others started to stand to the left of us!!  Because we were so close to the front, I don't know if others stood up and danced behind us or not, but at least we were not alone!! ;D

EDIT:  I just read KKepingfaith's recap.  She said that by the time the song was over 75% of the audience was on their feet dancing!!!  That makes me feel better!  Chris and I felt awfully alone at the beginning of "Buttercup!" ;D

Thank you, Marilyn, for Scarlett's links to the GP concert last night.  Takes me right back to the concert!!  I wonder if it was Scarlet that Clay talked to about her making a video and she said she had already uploaded it.  Then, later Clay said the drummer was watching what had been uploaded and the concert wasn't even finished!!

Clay said they had given up on trying to keep people from taking pictures or making videos or letting people listen to the concerts on cellphones.  He said they could listen and watch for free!  Didn't need to come to the concerts.  Now, they don't even try to limit the cameras and cell phones. 

It was hilarious when he took a cellphone from someone who had been letting a friend listen and then the friend hung up.  Clay said, "Get her back on the phone.  I want to know why she hung up!"  When Clay talked to her on the phone the lady said she hung up because her husband came home.  And that her husband didn't like Clay.  I think Clay wanted to talk to him but the lady said he was in the shower!!  :laugh:  Clay said she missed him singing UM (I think) and he really "sang it."


Great recap here by Emerald Eyes.  She ended up using a M&G that would have been jclay's husband.  I know Jclay and her husband well from a church in Arlington.  At one point, Clay mentioned how many men were in the first few rows and talked to jclay's hubby!! He told Clay it was their 30th Anniversary. They were on the row JoAnn and Jennie were on, but sitting on the aisle and closer to the center.  (Jclay is the friend I ran into in the lobby of The Lancaster Hotel in Houston and she told Skip and me about the Valentine Special at the hotel!)

This concert felt like a whole different concert from Houston.  His banter and funny bits were mostly new!  I realized what was always missing from the more serious Christmas concerts;  Clay's funny chit chat!  That's part of his charm!!

He seemed really happy and we were a very receptive audience giving him several standing ovations! And it really makes a difference to be so close to him and near the center of the auditorium.  I've always wanted in the center section, 103, of Verizon Theater and finally made it!

Besides Clay's concerts, I have seen the Rockettes, filming of the game show WHEEL OF FORTUNE, and the American Idol tour with Taylor Hicks, Katherine McPhee, and Kellie PIckler at the Verizon Theater.  Huge theater, but somehow Clay's concert felt more intimate from my very good seat!

JoAnn wanted to get there early so we could get a good handicapped parking place!!
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I did not take that many Clay pictures (concentrating more on the concert) but I did get several really good ones!

Here is Clay sitting almost directly in my line of vision near the right side of the stage on his stool!  He did have his signature "rooster comb" in the front of his hair!!  :laugh:
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Clay with the blue/white background:
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Clay and his red/white background!
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Non-singing Clay!!
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Just more Clay!
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Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Marilyn on March 09, 2011, 08:43:26 PM
jclay

Now that I've had a little (emphasis on little) sleep I thought I'd write a proper recap.

Concert day morning, I contact EE, M&G/M virgin to see if she would like to take my +1 PBS M&M since my DH had to stay with the contractors didn't want the upclose, personal hug from Clay - yeah strange. Her friend agreed to hang out for more than an hour while EE got to experience her first hug from Clay.

Met up with hosaa , EE and three lurkers/non-board friends for lunch, then headed to my house for a quick tour of the almost-finished-but-still-a-complete-mess house. Sat around on the patio where we could actually find 4 chairs and talked for a while and then headed to the hotel to sit around the atrium for a while (  Perma and Clayishope ) and chatted some more while others got ready. We had to be at our M&G/M's by 5:15 so we headed off to the venue at 4:30 for our 15 minute drive. Heck, we didn't want to be late!

While we were standing around we saw Ben come out of the venue and run to 2 kids to give them a big hug. Turns out he had a lot of family there. After the concert while Jerome was trying to round up his family to come backstage I heard one lady tell Jerome that she was Sean's sister and Jerome told her she was taller than Sean.

At 5:45 (yeah we sat outside in the wind for 1/2 hour) we headed into the venue where everyone shot to the bathroom to primp. Finally headed downstairs where we got all lined up - twice. Once the venue's way and then we had to reshuffle a little for Jerome's way. Jerome's in charge.  Got my picture taken and my ticket signed and have no friggin' idea whether I leaned in or not. But I'm pretty sure he was there.  I don't know why he does that to me, but he does - still.

Out of the venue and back out into the wind. They finally let us in the venue and some of us ran to concessions to get some food.

DH got there around 7:00 and we headed down to our seats which were in row B in section 102 (103 is center). I had my 2 OFC tickets with me that were in row P - so I gave those away to 2 happy women that were sitting farther back. The usher showed us to our seats in the friggin' first row. Fine, fine seats on the side that Clay stays on a lot. Heaven.

Show starts and once again I have to say that although I cherish clack and worship all the clackgatherers, no way does clack do this concert justice. There is something about this concert that goes straight to my gut, my stomach, my heart.

I had told my DH that since we were close to the front (didn't know we'd be front row) that he might be part of the schtick. Sure enough after Clay talked to the couple where the hubby had been to 20 concerts Clay came to our side of the stage and looked directly at us!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Asked my DH some stuff that I truly don't remember, but do remember that sweet hubby said we'd been married 30 years and Clay says how do you stay together for 30 years and hubby says something like go to the concert when asked. Hee! And Clay repeated it. Since Scarlett was sitting close by I asked her after the concert if she could upload that for us. Can't wait to see what he really said.

I shook for the rest of the concert. Really.

The singing was magnificent even if there were a few scratches.
The comedy was hilarious.

I swooned, I laughed, I shook.

Fabulous.

I then took Perma and her friend back to the hotel and headed home since the crew was going to a restaurant and I'm going to work this morning.

This has been my big ass recap to supplement my EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE recap from last night.  
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Marilyn on March 09, 2011, 08:58:27 PM
QUOTE (jadegold99 @ Mar 9 2011, 10:57 AM)
QUOTE (moonhead @ Mar 9 2011, 10:31 AM)
from Invisible926 at CC:


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Last night, right before he sang "In My Life" he said he hoped he see us again "very soon."

Whatever that means.

Sounds good to me!



So, and this is important, did he stress very, or just casually say very. And if he stressed "very" was there a kind of "can't tell you now, but you'll love it" look in his gorgeous eyes?


This was topcat's take on it, also from CC:

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You had to be there. It's the way he said it and his body language that made Invisible and I look at each other and go hmmmmmm. He said, we hope to see you (poignant pause) very soon, as if he caught himself but it was too late. I hope the ink is now dry! That's my story and I'm stickin' to it.
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Marilyn on March 09, 2011, 09:24:25 PM
KKEPINGFAITH

I realize I was in the Aiken Fog, but that's not what I heard. I didn't hear anything about "soon" or "very" unless I've lost my mind completely. At the very end of the show he said he looks forward to seeing us "in the near future." I eeeeeeeeeeeee'd on that one.

Of all the Clay experiences, last night was my favorite. He was beautiful, funny, more ON than I've ever seen him, completely engaged and funny. Quiana broke him up a few time. Del had him hiding his face. He was full of WTF's and WTH's, with lots of "CRAPS" and other terms familiar to my tongue.

Someone PLEASE get Buttercup loaded up. It was wonderful. First a few people were dancing, then a few more, and by the end of the song when I turned around it looked like 75% of the audience was on their feet moving and grooving. Clay loved it. He told everyone to "settle down" but he loved it, and so did we.

He had to notice that the upbeat songs had people going crazy last night. And, for the record, it was quite a larger crowd than I had expected. The audience was loud and proud. Clay said the South was polite, and North was throwing things at him, and in Texas everybody acted like they were at the rodeo.

Misty was unbelievable. It was perfect. That's going to be one of my first downloads. He didn't sing it in Houston, and it made me swoon hard in Grand Prairie. He was so funny and charming and personable. He had a few strains in his voice at the beginning of the show, but then he hit his stride and was out of this world, as only he can be.

Of course, one of the highlights was my friend merrieeee's big moment. She was so distraught at not being able to attend. Solo was cellcerting her and I was receiving her text messages. Solo told me that merrieeee had hung up later in the show, and I then got a text from merrieeee that she had to hang up because her husband and daughter had come home and she had to fix them something to eat. When Clay did the cellcerter comedy bit after UM, he asked Solo who was on her phone, and she said, "She hung up." Clay said something like, "She's listening to the concert for free and she hung up?? Why did she hang up?" I told him, "Her husband came home." He repeated, "Her HUSBAND came home!" and instructed Solo: "Call her back. Get her on the phone." It was too funny. In part of that conversation with merrieeee, he told her she had hung up too soon because ... "I SANG Unchained Melody tonight." And he sure as hell did. It was great. The whole night was supercharged.

I loved visiting with my Texas and California friends and hated to see the night end at .... was it 1:00 a.m? I just know Permaswooned got fabulous pictures, and I see that Invisible was working her magic as well. There should be loads of clack, because Clay was counting the videographers at one point.

It was very noticeable upon arriving at the venue and walking to the box office, just how many men were there. I'm not talking about men with their wives, but groups of guys. I saw one group of 5 guys in their 20-30's, and then three other guys walking in together who looked like they could have been going to a ballgame. I saw even more when the I surveyed the crowd before the band started. There were some gorgeous young women in attendance as well, and two of them belonged to GlamorDoll (previously known as Desertrose). She was renamed by a cute young couple from Austin we met at a restaurant nearby while enjoying some Perfect Margaritas after the show. And GlamorDoll's daughters made me an official member of the family. It was a lovely, fun and memorable night.

Lastly, I had the best seat of my life. It was unreal. I've been so fortunate this past year. Maybe I had to have that stroke last summer to alter my karma in order to have these wonderful close encounters of the Aiken kind, and if that's true, I'd make that bargain again. It's been THAT good.

Oh, one more thing, Clay should lose the self-deprecating comments about how "fat" he is. Not when he looks this hot. He compared himself to a picture hanging in the Verizon Theater of him and Kelly during the Independent Tour, and said he's so "fat" now. No, Clay, you were so skinny then. I prefer you just the way you are right now.

Just remembering something else I was told from the M&G, he said he's tired of people commenting about his hair. He added something snarky about the next person who mentioned his hair would get kicked out -- not the exact words, but something on that order.

merrieeee, are you breathing yet?  
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Marilyn on March 09, 2011, 09:31:18 PM
sugrbugr

I’m sorry it has taken me a little time to be able to sit and jot down my impressions from my OFC Meet & Greet. These are definitely just “impressions” because I know I am missing many details and probably have several things out of order in my memory.

OFC Meet & Greet - Grand Prairie

Other than a stage door Spamalot photo, I’ve never “met” Clay or had any kind of interaction with his team. I was a little nervous. Things didn’t start out well for me when we were lining up outside the room and the first thing said to me by Jerome was “Oh, another Christmas ornament”. Oh dear, my first M&G and I’ve apparently brought something annoying!

As we were brought into the room, I was somewhat surprised at how controlled and methodical everything was. We were told specifically where to sit and instructed on how to label our item to have signed. It seemed all business, and I was a little intimidated. I think I was expecting a mini party, of sorts, but it felt more like a job interview or a doctor’s appointment. “Clay Aiken will see you now.”

It was kinda surreal when he walked into the room in his jeans and UCONN sweatshirt. The first thing he did was inspect the sheet to make sure we were all in the proper order. We sorta laughed at him a little bit because we already knew we were in our proper places, and he was all “What are you laughing at?” He went down the line and shook hands with everyone. I think I was expecting “Hi, how are ya? What’s your name? Where are you from?” but it was just a quick hand shake and say your name. I think I did alright on that part.

Clay sat down on a bar stool facing our semicircle of chairs. Jerome would bring our item to Clay to sign while we could ask questions. I was still feeling intimidated and shy, so I wasn’t bold enough to call out any of my planned questions. Then someone asked him if he was going to wear his hair like that tonight, and his lightning quick comeback was “You know, anyone who talks about my hair gets kicked out”, to which someone said “But it looks good!” He said that it didn’t matter if you said bad things or good things; you’d get kicked out regardless. Then he said that he was tired of people talking about his hair. I mumbled under my breath “me, too”. I didn’t think that he would have picked up my comment, but he looked at me and said “What did you say?” So I had to sheepishly admit that I didn’t really like talking about his hair either. My mind is foggy, but I think he said, “I like you. You’ll get two pictures!”

I had brought the Christmas ornament from the JNT 04 to be signed. I don’t have Clay things decorating my home, but this ornament on my tree every year is the exception. I had taken the ornament out of its box to be handed to Clay to sign. When Jerome came to take my item, I tried to hand him the box in my right hand instead of the ornament that was in my left! Then I had to giggle like the airhead I obviously was! Hopefully, Clay did not notice any of this.

There were other ladies in the M&G who asked specific and straight questions about his plans to tour and his plans to do Broadway. When I cut through the teasing snark in his answers, here is the gist of what he said. When he was asked point blank about touring, he was straightforward and clear that he would not tour again anytime soon. When he was asked point blank about Broadway, he said that there were a couple of things they were considering. IMO, since he was clearly not sugarcoating his answer about touring, I have no reason to believe that his Broadway answer was any kind of sugarcoated wishful thinking. So I came away feeling that the Broadway opportunities he mentioned are realistic possibilities he feels good about. This is simply my impression.

After he signed all the items, the pictures started. It was so funny because he was like a drill Sergeant in directing us to be ready to go, one right after another, when it was our turn. No sooner was he finished giving his big speech about being quick; the second lady to have her picture made was elderly and unsteady enough to need some assistance to make it up to Clay. So he had to immediately back track on his earlier demands for efficiency, as he met her halfway. When it was my turn shortly thereafter, I pumped my arms a little to show him how appropriately I was following his orders, which he acknowledged with a little smile. The only conscious feeling I had while taking the picture was the feel of sweatshirt under my left hand and being aware that I needed to smile. Mary must not have heard Clay offer me two pictures earlier, because she only took one. Hope it’s good.

Altogether, my M&G was lovely. I appreciate all the other women who were there and able to coherently ask questions, and actually remember the details of his answers. Maybe next time I won't feel like a silly schoolgirl.
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Marilyn on March 09, 2011, 09:33:11 PM
keepingfaith

I haven't read the review from the Dallas Voice, and don't plan to. I love music, and really don't enjoy music critics. Overall, the crowd response to Clay was overwhelming last night. Maybe the jaded music critic didn't find what he was looking for, but the overall audience DID. I left the venue when Jerome was gathering Ben's family together, and as I walked out I heard a nice looking looking young woman saying, "I had no idea he was so funny. What a great show." Yes, it was. It was my favorite Clay concert of all time -- I've only seen 10, encompassing SRHP, Timeless and T&T, but this one is in the No. 1 slot right now. I'll never have a better seat in my life. That would be impossible.

Another hilarious comment Clay made last night... he said "Turn your balls on." Now that got the crowd going!!!

As to the M&G protocol, our PBS M&G in Houston didn't seem regimented to me. First, it was Ernie and not Jerome who lined everyone up and then chatted with us about his interview with Clay. Then Jerome and Mary came out and I don't remember any admonitions. We were told that Clay would sign one thing and to have it ready. Clay went down the line, signing and chatting. After he had signed everything, he went to the front of the line and then we walked up to him for our pictures. So we all had at least two times with him. He was very gracious and some people had solo pictures and then pictures with their friend, husband, etc. Our pictures were taken by Andrea of PBS, and she sent us hi-res versions. I thought it was a very exciting experience and there was nothing uncomfortable about it in any way. And, as always, he was gorgeous. But not more gorgeous than last night. God, I love his SKIN!!!!

Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Tiffany on March 09, 2011, 10:40:35 PM
Great recaps and like your pics Prissy. ;D
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Tiffany on March 09, 2011, 11:41:06 PM
If you read this JoAnn, I saw 2 of your pics posted at the clack thread at the OFC. That 1st pic looks like Clay is looking right at you. Wowers!!! *thud*
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Marilyn on March 10, 2011, 12:49:10 AM
keepingfaith
Last night, Clay noticed a number of people scattered throughout the audience who were holding up those lighted/laser sticks and balls and swaying them to the music. He asked one person how long she'd had hers, and she said she had seen him there in 2004, and Clay laughingly said he remembered her. Then he asked her why she had brought it last night, and she told him straight -- "To get your attention." You should have seen Clay's face. It was priceless. He said, "Well, you suckered me on THAT one." He made me laugh HARD all night long, except when he was making me swoon. Anyway that was the precursor to another song when he told the crowd it was time to "turn your balls on." It was screamingly funny at the time.  
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Marilyn on March 10, 2011, 12:50:15 AM
If you read this JoAnn, I saw 2 of your pics posted at the clack thread at the OFC. That 1st pic looks like Clay is looking right at you. Wowers!!! *thud*

Wow- how did they get there? I thought Joann had to give permission, unless she posted them herself?
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Marilyn on March 10, 2011, 01:14:23 AM
ljroy

While waiting in line, there was an adorable young teen ager, with long dark
hair, a very fashionable white ruffled bodiced short dress, who had a picture
I remembered. There was a sweet, maybe 4 year old gal, with long blond hair
singing to Clay....little Brianna. My gd use to jump on my lap, and ask to
please play Brianna again. She just loved her...and here Brianna stood,
growing up, glowing, and still excited to see Clay.

Clay looked rested, happy, and ready for the large PBS group, I guess around
35 or 40. Scarlett was having one of her phones signed, and I had my
picture taken with Clay and Ruben at the Biloxi Timeless event, and actually
looked at Clay this time. We were told we could not ask any questions as
the Meet & Moo had to be like clockwork as they still had to do the OFC M&G.

When the music started, the curtain parted, Clay in the front singing "Where Do I Begin, Love Story Theme",
with so much feeling like he had someone in mind. He sang the socks off that one.
His voice was strong and magnificent, and remain so throughout the concert.
I was concerned later as one of the call outs on Who's Sorry Now was Hard Rock.
He just scream sang, while Quiana went into rock gyrations, singing and doing a
hard pumping of the mike stand, which put Clay doubling over laughing hysterically.
I hope Scarlett caught this part of the concert.
He is so funny, and does it without even trying....he just is.

He called someone out with a phone, found party had hung up, and commanded,"Call her back!".
Got her back on the phone, and whoever said, she hung up as her husband came home.
and he doesn't like you. So what does he do but ask to put husband on the the phone.
That was so funny...luckily her husband was in the shower. This turned out to be
Merrieeee. He spoke to her with his Spamalot accent..so perfect.

There were more than a few men in the audience...all different ages, and they along
with the rest of us seem to thoroughly enjoy the show. Clay was loose and comfortable
doing his hilarious banter, and is putting in some potty humor, especially with Del.
Even tho potty...it still was clean fun.

He had a few standing OV.."Where Do I Begin, Love Story Theme"."Build Me Up Buttercup", UM,..and I think one more. He was in good voice.
It was like he was with his family, and in many ways that's true. Ben had a large family
group there, smiling proudly, and enjoying having him home for a couple of days.

We waited two hours at the fence and did get a hand touch, so I'm taking this hand
to bed with me tonight. Got to meet CaliforniaClayFan, Hosaa, Ressamac, Desertrose
...and I know more but didn't take notes.  

Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: JoAnn Moody on March 10, 2011, 08:55:32 AM
Marilyn and Tiffany,

   I did put a couple of photos on the OFC myself only in the G. Prairie concert thread.  It "appears" that my "Thumb's Up" photo is liked by many different places.

Marilyn--Thanks for putting them in the places you told me about and thanks for tagging them. I don't  know how.
               Prissy sent me a link to "North Carolina Blog"  She used my photo "Thumb's Up" as her headliner.  It was already tagged by you.  It's an honor to see my photos being enjoyed. 
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: fhmmany2 on March 10, 2011, 10:38:59 AM
JoAnn - As I just posted in the OCD Thread, The Clay Aiken News Network sent out two of your photos this morning with a recap of Grand Prairie - you took such beautiful photos! Congratulations!
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Tiffany on March 10, 2011, 01:49:48 PM
That's wonderful JoAnn. You'll be one of the official picture clack gatherers now. ;) It is great to see the Claynation like and approve your pics.

I noticed you posted in the Texas tour thread. All the clack pics and videos that are posted in the concerts thread Nan posts in the clack thread as well Marilyn so I'm sure it's ok.
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Marilyn on March 10, 2011, 08:13:35 PM
 (ljroy @ Mar 10 2011, 12:40 AM)
Quote
While waiting in line, there was an adorable young teen ager, with long dark hair, a very fashionable white ruffled bodiced short dress, who had a picture I remembered. There was a sweet, maybe 4 year old gal, with long blond hair singing to Clay....little Brianna. My gd use to jump on my lap, and ask to please play Brianna again. She just loved her...and here Brianna stood, growing up, glowing, and still excited to see Clay
PERMASWOONED

Actually, this was not Brianna (the little tyke who sang with him in Raleigh). This young lady sang with him at the NAT stop in Houston. I was there and I remembered her when she showed me her newly autographed picture. I remember that she was actually from Dallas and he had chatted with her about what she was doing in Houston since school had just gone back into session. I told her I remembered her and that conversation...that she had been there with a relative that lived in Houston (aunt maybe?). She had been in middle school back in 2004. She was really tickled that some random person remembered her from that show.

She said that Clay did remember her, but that she was a little disappointed that she didn't get to chat more about it. I told her that there were so many people at the PBS M&Gs that he really didn't get the chance to slow down and visit individually. Still, I bet he was really pleased to see that the girl that sang with him had grown into such a gorgeous young lady who would want to have her special moment autographed. That was a real treat for me the other night. Anyone remember her name and the fan she was related to?  
Title: Re: DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-VERIZON GP- 03/08/2011
Post by: Marilyn on March 10, 2011, 08:29:37 PM
The following Scarlett clips from Grand Prairie, TX concert were uploaded to You Tube over night:

Pre-Jazzy Banter Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwVDfhcYtuQ

Pre-Jazzy Banter Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRFfcV4WrKQ

Jazzy Medley: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MLEU85Jjls

Who's Sorry Now Banter: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPGQp4KMGFc

Who's Sorry Now - Honky Tonk: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1QxI4lc_tQ

Who's Sorry Now - Heavy Metal: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNjMuvAQVuY

Who's Sorry Now - Chipmunks: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeI9wNPIXAw

Who's Sorry Now - Disney: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7KVw0bD_J8

Links can travel.