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Archive => Tried and True Tour 2011 => Topic started by: Marilyn on July 29, 2010, 07:26:20 PM
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From ClaysFran at the CB....
Clay will be at the Peace Center in Greenville SC on Feb 24th.
Priority tickets go on sale next week
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February 24, 2011-- Greenville, SC - The Peace Center
Time:
Tickets:
Venue website: http://www.peacecenter.org/
Venue Capacity: 2100
Address: 300 South Main Street, Greenville, SC 29601.
Phone: (864) 467-3000 (800) 888-7768
Seating Chart: http://www.peacecenter.org/box_office/seating_charts.php
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Might be at this show. :')
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This concert will start at 7:30.
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Filling in for Marilyn for a bit. She'll be late.
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Starting!
Where Do I Begin
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"Only 700 tickets sold out of 2100."
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Seems okay for clack tonight.
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Mack the Knife
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Tiffany - I'll be in and out tonight. Just got home a few minutes ago and if I don't get some packing done, I won't make it to the airport on time tomorrow.
I wonder if the fact that Greenville, SC is a little too close to Charlotte, NC to have back to back shows. Most must have been in Charlotte last night. Some shows are doing well and others not so much. They don't know what they are missing.
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Tiffany - you changed your avi didn't you. Verrrrry Gooood
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There's a Kind of Hush
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Hey Barb. No problem. Getting excited? Hope you have a safe flight. Will you and Marlene be staying with Marilyn?
Not sure how far away SC is from Charlotte. Don't think anyone from our board is there tonight. Too bad it's not as many people. Yeah! Some other places have been more fuller then others.
Yep! New avie from my concert. ;D
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Misty
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Breaking Up Is Hard to Do
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Hey Barb. No problem. Getting excited? Hope you have a safe flight. Will you and Marlene be staying with Marilyn?
Not sure how far away SC is from Charlotte. Don't think anyone from our board is there tonight. Too bad it's not as many people. Yeah! Some other places have been more fuller then others.
Yep! New avie from my concert. ;D
Yes, Marilyn was gracious enough to ask us to stay with her. We'll have a ball.
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That's so nice of her. Sounds like a lot of fun. How many days will you be away?
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Will be late afternoon tomorrow when we get there and we'll leave Sunday morning. I'm sure Marilyn will be tired of us by then. ;D
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LOL No way. I bet she'll wish you can stay longer. So you can have some time together tomorrow and have a date with Clay on Saturday. Sounds like a win win. ;D
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Jazzy Medley
Something About Us
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Quiana: "A Foggy Day In London Town"
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Auto-tune
Justin Bieber
The Baby Baby song? And Quiana would be happy since she's a fan. LOL
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"Suspicious Minds"
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"Build Me Up Buttercup"
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"What Kind Of Fool Am I"
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It's Impossible
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I'm looking forward to the jazzy medley. Maybe he is exploring new styles for whenever he makes a new CD. His CDs need to mirror what he gives his audiences in a live show.
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I like the way he changes his songs up. You'll enjoy it. Would love to see him do a live CD someday.
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Don't think you will get It's Impossible in NY since he's singing it every other night. Maybe Memphis. He's got a day off tomorrow.
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"Who's Sorry Now"
Funkadelic
Sousa?
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"PLEASE LET THERE BE CLACK FOR CELTIC"
Blues now
Ofcourse he does blues now. ::) LOL I raised my hand up cause I wanted him to do that Tuesday since I know he hasn't done it yet and most of the others suggested ones he's already done. Grrr
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"His Celtic accent was hysterical tonight!"
Hope we get clack of that.
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"It's Only Make Believe"
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"Can't Take My Eyes Off You"
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Quiana: "Cry Me A River"
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"Crying"
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I love Clay singing the blues. He has so many talents -- he just needs to let them shine a little more
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Agreed
Sorry. Had to reboot.
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I have to do that with my computer quite often.
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He's going low tonight."
"Exceptional version of Crying tonight."
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Singing Happy Birthday to Adam.
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UM Intro
"He was listing all the things Ben does on tour with the instruments and computers. Then he added, "I think he's knitting a blanket back there.
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"Unchained Melody"
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Both Sides Now
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"Talking about hiring Scarlett. BWAH. The whole audience knows her."
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"Shout out SCARLETT, all at once by the audience!"
LOL
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He just goes straight from one song into another, doesn't he
Scarlett might be a very good PR person. She sure can take videos
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Yep and we all are very grateful for her.
In My Life
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Purple sweater
pink white striped shirt
pinkish tie
taupe pants with stripe (?)
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He put mic on the cell phone which is how we were able to hear Lisa when she talked to him
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He didn't have Del tell a joke because he said he told it at dinner and if he told it here they would've been banned in South and North Carolina.
mumm Fumms says Cablegirl took an AWESOME pix of the pants - ahem
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Hey Marilyn. Glad you could make it.
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Purple sweater
pink white striped shirt
pinkish tie
taupe pants with stripe (?)
WOW
Hi Marilyn
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Hey all- just came in and caught up. I missed you guys!
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Hey Marilyn. Glad you could make it.
You are doing a great job!!
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Well I'm packed and ready to go..Hopefully I can sleep.
I want to see those taupe pants of perfection,but I also wanted to see the jeans. In the long run it doesn't matter I'll just settle for seeing him PERIOD.
See you tomorrow Marilyn.
Hi Tiffany! Thanks for doing a great job tonight. Are you planning to come to the Gala this year. You know you want too.;D
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Thought he said last night tonight would be differant. Doesn't sound like anything was added.
Thank you Marilyn. We missed you too.
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Hi to you Barbara. See you tomorrow.EEEEeee!
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Hey Marlene. I would love to go to the Gala at least one year but I never have enough money to pay for a ticket. No tour this summer so maybe I can save some money and think about it. :)
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Sounded like a great concert. Can't wait for the clack. Thanks again Marilyn. It's your turn next. Whoo hoo!!! Marlene and Barb, Have a safe trip tomorrow and a wonderful time with Marilyn and seeing Clay. GIve us all the details when you come back.
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Well, I've done about all I can do tonight so I'm going to go get a bite to eat and then get ready for bed.
Marlene, I'll see you tomorrow morning. Marilyn, I will see you tomorrow afternoon.
Tiffany, thanks for the great job tonight and I'm sorry I wasn't here more than I was.
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Welcome Barb and it is ok. :)
Have the time of your lives gals!
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NOT A RECAP, BUT IT BEARS REPOSTING
KEEPINGFAITH
There are many good reasons why I love Clay so much as a singer and entertainer, and there are some intangibles that exist and I don't know why, but the one thing that melds the knowns and unknowns are the risks he takes. He goes for it. He sings difficult to sing songs ... because he can pull it off.
I hear singer after singer doing repetitious stuff. They have a thing that they do, or a bag of vocal gimmicks, and they do those things over and again until people get tired of them. Then they're done.
Clay, on the other hand, is an amazing artist pushing the boundaries for a popular singer in the age of fake music. The fake music requires no talent or skill and it's the formula du jour. I think TPTB prefer the assembly-line performer who can be created, exploited and thrown away. Planned obsolescence is the subtitle of the industry now. Clay Aiken can't be discarded, and the sun ain't going down on him. He's just begun to shine in his own right and his own light.
He's unique. Some people like the singing of Josh Grobin and Andrea Bocelli with their quasi-operatic styles, and there is a market for that. But there are music lovers, myself included, who are bored with the trained voice that only goes certain places, even though it goes there with ease and expression. For me, it's not enough. A song or two and I'm moving along to something with more life in it. And I can enjoy a silly song, something with a big beat and throw away lyrics, but after a couple of those I need something substantive, something with musical integrity.
Clay, on the other hand he sings deeply and vibrates everything I've got, and then goes to the heights without falsetto. He makes very difficult transitions and varies the dynamics of his singing in an exciting way. He can rephrase a lyric and give it new meaning. He's only getting better. I don't know if I can stand it. But he is, and right there on stage before us he's becoming even more than he ever has been before. And he does this by not playing it safe. He's plays it for all it's worth. That's why someone like me, who never has been a fan of pop singers, preferring instead rock bands and singer-songwriters, beginning with the The Beatles and Dylan, LOVES Clay Aiken. He's expanded pop music as a category that finally includes me. Nobody else ever did that.
It says everything that there were two birthday girls in the audience the other night, one 13 and the other 94. That's his target audience range. There's a reason he's doing "Who's Sorry Now" to every genre that we can think of - rock, grunge, a capella, opera, etc. etc. His voice can do anything, and he's determined to prove it.
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BRIGHTSTAR
Awww, my last concert. *cries*
It was great! I think it was the funniest one I've attended this tour. Clay was so animated and funny and beautiful. Quiana absolutely outdid herself--sang fabulously and was sooooo funny. Someone mentioned tonight how quiet and almost shy she used to be, and now she is a wonderful comedic partner for Clay. At times, she even plays the main comedic role and Clay plays the "straight man." So to speak, heh.
I'm glad Clay has a day off tomorrow--he must be so tired., He did have a few cracks in his voice tonight, but most of the time his voice was amazing. No matter how many times I hear him, I still marvel at the beauty, richness, and power of his voice, and the ease with which he goes from power ballad to tender, gentle melodies, from belting to caressing a song with tender nuance. Such talent and skill is rare indeed.
The interaction with Scarlet was hilarious, and the fact that most of of knew her seemed to blow his mind. We are quite the fandom, aren't we?
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TERTER4AIKEN
WOW!!!!
What a great show tonight in G'ville!
Clay was a riot with his lucky charms and singing Justin Bieber's "Baby"!
The pants.....were NIIIICE! I got a little shimmy right in front of me too!
There were quite a few people waiting at the bus and we were rewarded very handsomely for our good behavior and patience. He came out in jeans and the white Rutgers hoodie with his hair all tousled, possibly freshly showered. He gave us all a quick "Thanks for coming out guys" and a nice warm handshake.
I floated back to Charlotte on a cloud.
I'm feeling completely sated, satisfied and more in love than ever.
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2old4clay
If you haven't seen the clack of the audience 'outing' Scarlett, it is one of those priceless moments in the fandom. Clay calls her out, then said 'maybe we should just hire her to take all the videos' We responded with a resounding 'yes'. Then he says' do you know her?', again a 'yes' And again after banter with her....he asked us 'what's her name', and as you may know...we all answered Scarlett! His response was again 'priceless' as you will see. His voice after the first song or two, was stellar, he looked very rested and was enjoying everything he sang and the banter. Who's Sorry Now...he said at end, it was the best selection of music types he's had to date, and of course he and Quiana..nailed each one to the max. I am loving Quiana more and more, it's like watching Laurel and Hardy up there!
Sad to so no more concerts for me. The M&M in Charlotte was downright ridiculous at the very least. Took my picture with 10 people I didn't know. Not much concerned about the picture as I've had my day in the sun, but really wanted a picture autographed for a 13 year old girl, Brooke...who says 'she loves Clay Aiken'. Thankfully I didn't tell her I would try and get her one, so there will be no disappointment for her. Had an 'air touch' at the bus, he looked gorgeous in white sweatshirt, soft freshly washed hair.
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hippoga
Just adding a sweet tidbit from last night's Greenville show. My friend from SC was the cellphone lady whose daughter Lisa was on the phone listening to the show. They have had a rough new year-husband/father died a few weeks ago. My friend had. Wonderful OFC M&G in Charlotte (she asked him about singing Some Enchanted Evening) and both of them getting to "talk" to Clay was a precious gift they will always treasure.
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lunabear
What a wonderful night. Started with the M&G. DH joined me and after said he liked him---finding him quite down to earth and friendly. We were seated in the front row of the theater and Clay came in and walked down the line shaking our hands and asking our names. It was clear he checked out our names in advance as he pronounced our last name correctly (it's french) and then pronounced the way most folks do. Very funny. Then he sat on the stage and asked us where we were from. We had the opportunity to ask questions but I think we were all dumbstruck as we were pretty quiet. All I remember is that he has nothing planned going forward. He signed our items and then they took our pictures. We opted for a pic of the three of us with Clay in the middle. He was in jeans with a Rutgers sweatshirt.
The show was just fantastic and the venue was very nice. No surprise there. Very funny. When he talked to the person on the cell phone I was the one who handed the cell phone back and forth to him. I was so afraid I was going to drop it. It was fun to be a part of that. I believe there will be very good clack. DH noted that the socks were striped.
I can't believed how truly blessed I am to have had the evening of a lifetime. I'm heading back into Aiken fog now. A very nice place to be.
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NOT A RECAP, BUT IT BEARS REPOSTING
KEEPINGFAITH
There are many good reasons why I love Clay so much as a singer and entertainer, and there are some intangibles that exist and I don't know why, but the one thing that melds the knowns and unknowns are the risks he takes. He goes for it. He sings difficult to sing songs ... because he can pull it off.
I hear singer after singer doing repetitious stuff. They have a thing that they do, or a bag of vocal gimmicks, and they do those things over and again until people get tired of them. Then they're done.
Clay, on the other hand, is an amazing artist pushing the boundaries for a popular singer in the age of fake music. The fake music requires no talent or skill and it's the formula du jour. I think TPTB prefer the assembly-line performer who can be created, exploited and thrown away. Planned obsolescence is the subtitle of the industry now. Clay Aiken can't be discarded, and the sun ain't going down on him. He's just begun to shine in his own right and his own light.
He's unique. Some people like the singing of Josh Grobin and Andrea Bocelli with their quasi-operatic styles, and there is a market for that. But there are music lovers, myself included, who are bored with the trained voice that only goes certain places, even though it goes there with ease and expression. For me, it's not enough. A song or two and I'm moving along to something with more life in it. And I can enjoy a silly song, something with a big beat and throw away lyrics, but after a couple of those I need something substantive, something with musical integrity.
Clay, on the other hand he sings deeply and vibrates everything I've got, and then goes to the heights without falsetto. He makes very difficult transitions and varies the dynamics of his singing in an exciting way. He can rephrase a lyric and give it new meaning. He's only getting better. I don't know if I can stand it. But he is, and right there on stage before us he's becoming even more than he ever has been before. And he does this by not playing it safe. He's plays it for all it's worth. That's why someone like me, who never has been a fan of pop singers, preferring instead rock bands and singer-songwriters, beginning with the The Beatles and Dylan, LOVES Clay Aiken. He's expanded pop music as a category that finally includes me. Nobody else ever did that.
It says everything that there were two birthday girls in the audience the other night, one 13 and the other 94. That's his target audience range. There's a reason he's doing "Who's Sorry Now" to every genre that we can think of - rock, grunge, a capella, opera, etc. etc. His voice can do anything, and he's determined to prove it.
Very well said!!!
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And such a nice review from the concert from that reporter. Wow!!
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Scarlett clips of Greenville Concert just posted at You Tube are:
Auto-tune "Baby," http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSKWy2nIijA
Who's Sorry Now - Celtic Style: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcKT1n_Lk-s
Links can travel.
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mumm fumms
Both of my concerts were great but since I had the best seat for Greenville, it was my favorite of the two! I hope someone has an MP3 and that I can somehow get a dvd of that show! The Jazzy Medley, The Who's Sorry Now bit and the Auto Tone were all outstanding!
Somehow during It's Impossible, my eyes started leaking. I made it through the opening and closing numbers just misty-eyed, but lost it during that one. It IS one of my very favorites on the cd.
Scarlett's moment will be a memorable one for the entire fandom and I was so glad to be there for that one and to give her a hug after the show! She is just adorable and was shaking after the show!
My Meet & Moo was memorable and I even liked the group pictures since I HATESES having my picture taken. Of course, Clay standing beside me and putting his arm around me helped too! EEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!
They didn't even ask our names as we went in and just started forming groups with very little instruction. The PBS person gave me a card (no number on it) and said she "thinks" they will put all the pics on a cd or dvd and mail a copy to everyone. Sounds like a plan!
I'm sure between us all we can figure out who most everyone is! LOL!
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The following Scarlett clips from the Greenville concert have been uploaded to You Tube today:
Auto-tune "Baby" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSKWy2nIijA
Who's Sorry Now, Celtic: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcKT1n_Lk-s
Who's Sorry Now,, Sous March: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnARoELlwgs
Who's Sorry Now,, Blues: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AC26yVkF7S0
Who's Sorry Now, Funkadelic: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-We9OHWceZ0
Unchained Melody: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6tTzHRtc8U
Crying: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ov_6rk9P2O4
Links can travel.