Grand Rapids MI tour thread from DDB:
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Post by: AmberTX on September 01, 2008, 01:23:32 PM
Plz Post your experiences and stories here!!
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Post by: kell.i.e. on September 01, 2008, 08:22:04 PM
Okay guys two more days WHO IS GOING???
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Post by: Fanforlife on September 01, 2008, 08:26:36 PM
I will be there!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: EkaJo on September 01, 2008, 08:49:02 PM
hi everyone! if you could, could you take a look at jason's hands when ya meet him or during the show and see if he's wearing the guitar ring? we're all trying to see if he wore it last night at the show but none of us seem to have been close enough :-( maybe snap a photo for us? thanks tons! you'll love jason...i love him even more now that i've met him!
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Post by: Paula on September 02, 2008, 07:03:17 AM
I WISH I could go!!!
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Post by: castro-archuleta on September 02, 2008, 05:38:55 PM
i went to the detroit show and me and my friend were gonna drive up to grand rapids tomorrow to meet the buses but i dont think we are anymore
i really wanted to ask him if he liked my presents!!
now im getting really sad. . . BUT have fun guys, your going to love it!!
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Post by: Jason_MoM on September 02, 2008, 09:03:20 PM
I'm going!
Can't wait....
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Post by: rojobr on September 03, 2008, 09:55:45 AM
Hi, Went to the Detroit show- wish I could go to Grand Rapids too. Have fun .
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Post by: kell.i.e. on September 03, 2008, 01:10:59 PM
jason didnt come out before the show. i left my camera and pics to be signed with a few dreadheads and ran over to the hotel to use the bathroom and ran into him there! he was two feet away and loading his stuff onto the bus so i was like CRAP! i have to say something! he remembered me & lis from tampa, but he was really, really groggy and was saying how he just woke up. i felt so bad for bothering him...but i yelled for my friend thats going with me to the show to see if she had a camera and she did, and he was nice enough to take a pic with me while loading and chat for a few minutes. then brooke came out and was being HILARIOUS, she was so spunky and hyper and kicking her luggage, ahaha. i waved at her and she was laughing. she came out once the busses got there and told me "you are SO cute, i saw you over at the hotel!" and i was joking about her and her luggage and she said "yeah it was a bad day!" hahaah. she was super, super sociable and nice. i think jason fell asleep on the bus. he looks so tired... i hope he ends up feeling better and can come out to meet some people after the GR show because a lot of people drove really, really far to see him.
i'll update you guys later, i need to get ready for the show.
i think i may be doing the feed, but i am going to keep in touch with Jason_MoM to see if she would like to. she's sticking around after, so she'd be the one calling if jason comes out after the show... and unless i go to the after party i am going to have to take off because i have to leave here and drive 3 hours home in the morning...at 7:30...blah!
i hope you all get to see him tonight!!!
xo
kellie
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Post by: neesygurl1625 on September 03, 2008, 09:23:29 PM
Kellie! You are so freaken lucky!!! Running into him....... how did the picture come out? I hope he comes out at the Tulsa show! It's the LAST ONE!!
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Post by: tbla on September 04, 2008, 05:25:37 AM
they had some great shirts during PDSTM. LOL
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Post by: Fanforlife on September 04, 2008, 05:54:00 AM
Well, I got to see him after the show, but it was a mad house. I was at the very end of the line and was afraid that he would not have time to get to us, so Kellie talked me into going and trying to get in the line where their were tons of people. Well I did get a pic with him and Jason_Mom who was with us. I did not get a chance to talk to him at all which was what I wanted to do as he was rushed when I went to the Detroit concert. I went back to the end of the line in hopes of seeing him done the line. Well he made it and since we were last, he stayed and talked to us for a long time. I was able to tell him how much he has perfected over the rainbow since the beginning of the tour and we asked him about the new album he will be doing and it was the best experience with him. I am so grateful that I stayed and waited for him to make it to the end of the line.
I will post my whole experience later today with the pictures I took, got a lot of good ones during the concert thanks to Sherry who gave me a front row ticket to the show. THANKS SHERRY, you are an awesome dreadhead.
Anyway with Front row tickets and time to actually talk to Jason, I would have to say that yesterday was one greatest days.
More later.
Stacey
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Post by: Jason_MoM on September 04, 2008, 07:18:18 AM
What can I say! I had a BLAST meeting the other Gander Dreadheads! And I so wish I waited with you guys to the end. I'm totally jealous but so glad you guys got some personal time with Jason. I'm still upset with how torn our boy must be.He was so rushed and everybody wanted a piece of him.I've never seen a crowd of people so into anyone!I don't blame anyone, I myself ran around trying to find that open spot just to get a glimpse... let alone trying to do a live feed, but at one point I found myself very upset with fans grabbing at him. Must be the MoM in me but it really bugged the you know what out of me. I really wanted to Scream "Get Off Him"
and Sherry......I'm so glad he remembered your name!
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Post by: keyeser on September 04, 2008, 07:38:55 AM
Hey Grand Rapids Dreadheads!!!! I wanted to say THANK YOU! You don't know me, but you guys helped me get a signed picture of Jason. You are Awesome!!!! Kellie was my advocate and, Kellie, you are ubber awesome!!!
Looking ridiculous at work as I dance and clap my hands in joy!
;D ;D ;D
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Post by: kell.i.e. on September 04, 2008, 08:09:32 AM
oh gosh you guys i am SO GLAD you had the opportunity to stay and talk to him!
when i talked to him to tell him you guys were down there he said he had no clue if he would be able to make it to the end, but i saw him down there when i was getting ready to leave.
awesome guys! so happy for you! i am going to upload my pics/videos later. i drove home at 7 this morning. sorry for being a wee bit crazy last night, but man, like i said, it was a crazy day! talk to you all soon.
love & blessings,
-kellie
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Post by: maP43 on September 04, 2008, 10:23:18 AM
Congrats to everyone who was able to meet him!!
Wasn't it the best day ever!!
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Post by: EkaJo on September 04, 2008, 11:05:51 AM
Quote from: Fanforlife on September 04, 2008, 05:54:00 AM
Well, I got to see him after the show, but it was a mad house. I was at the very end of the line and was afraid that he would not have time to get to us, so Kellie talked me into going and trying to get in the line where their were tons of people. Well I did get a pic with him and Jason_Mom who was with us. I did not get a chance to talk to him at all which was what I wanted to do as he was rushed when I went to the Detroit concert. I went back to the end of the line in hopes of seeing him done the line. Well he made it and since we were last, he stayed and talked to us for a long time. I was able to tell him how much he has perfected over the rainbow since the beginning of the tour and we asked him about the new album he will be doing and it was the best experience with him. I am so grateful that I stayed and waited for him to make it to the end of the line.
I will post my whole experience later today with the pictures I took, got a lot of good ones during the concert thanks to Sherry who gave me a front row ticket to the show. THANKS SHERRY, you are an awesome dreadhead.
Anyway with Front row tickets and time to actually talk to Jason, I would have to say that yesterday was one greatest days.
More later.
Stacey
how exciting! what did he say about his new album? sherry is the best!
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Post by: dorkface on September 04, 2008, 11:09:32 AM
hey gander dreadheads! (jasonforlife, sherry, momalicious, kelllie, jasonmom) that sure was a great day yesterday!! Whoop. fanforlife i'm glad you finally got a chance to get a picture and talk to him for awhile. you looked really upset the last time i saw you. what did he say about his new album? hey keyeser that was my girlfriend who got your picture signed for you...i finally was able to get a picture with him and give him the present i had for him. yippie...also, i handed him a bracelet that said "columbia" on it and he said "cool"... my pictures aren't that great but i'll post them later today anyway....
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Post by: keyeser on September 04, 2008, 11:40:17 AM
Quote from: dorkface on September 04, 2008, 11:09:32 AM
hey gander dreadheads! (jasonforlife, sherry, momalicious, kelllie, jasonmom) that sure was a great day yesterday!! Whoop. fanforlife i'm glad you finally got a chance to get a picture and talk to him for awhile. you looked really upset the last time i saw you. what did he say about his new album? hey keyeser that was my girlfriend who got your picture signed for you...i finally was able to get a picture with him and give him the present i had for him. yippie...also, i handed him a bracelet that said "columbia" on it and he said "cool"... my pictures aren't that great but i'll post them later today anyway....
LOL Awesome!!! Please pass along my THANK YOUssss!sss!ss!ssssssss!
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Post by: kell.i.e. on September 04, 2008, 01:09:44 PM
Quote from: neesygurl1625 on September 03, 2008, 09:23:29 PM
Kellie! You are so freaken lucky!!! Running into him....... how did the picture come out? I hope he comes out at the Tulsa show! It's the LAST ONE!!
here's the one pic from him loading up by the busses. i got out of there and made sure to let them load their things in privacy after that. i stuck around for a few and watched from a distance, but i didn't want to get my friend in trouble for being out there OR be in anyone's way for that fact. i haven't had a chance to upload the rest of the concert photos yet:
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Post by: Fanforlife on September 04, 2008, 01:13:01 PM
Dorkface,I am so glad that you were able to give the gift to Jason. I forgot to ask him if his handlers gave him my gift in the afternoon. When he was talking about the album, he said that it would be impossible to get it out before early next year as if you do not have it ready by November, the music industry kinda shuts down on getting cd's released until after the new year (makes sense). He then said that he would be touring after the cd release. He did say for all of you who are lucky enough to be close to wherever he decides to live for the near future, that he would be playing at small sites to test out his music. I doubt that would be Michigan, Ha Ha
Anyway, I have gotten a few pics uploaded and I will give you a few for now, have a ton left to get out. I had a few good ones.
This is all we saw of Jason before the concert, he was napping on the bus until time for the meet and greets.
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Post by: kell.i.e. on September 04, 2008, 01:25:55 PM
those pictures are awesome! we all were so fortunate to have such good seats!!!
here he is performing "crazy" (i just got it uploaded so give it a few if it doesn't work):
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqGYMeMsi1c\and daydream (loaded earlier so it should work):
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UaslSKplF4I CANNOT WAIT FOR A SOLO TOUR! I'm a little looney so I'd probably fly to one of those "smaller" shows he's talking about.
Thanks for being so friendly last night, guys!
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Post by: dorkface on September 04, 2008, 01:33:39 PM
fanforlife and sherry
jasonmom,fanforlife,sherry
little girl excited after meeting archie!!
love your pictures kellie and fanforlife!
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Post by: Fanforlife on September 04, 2008, 01:42:37 PM
Quote from: kell.i.e. on September 04, 2008, 01:25:55 PM
those pictures are awesome! we all were so fortunate to have such good seats!!!
here he is performing "crazy" (i just got it uploaded so give it a few if it doesn't work):
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqGYMeMsi1c\and daydream (loaded earlier so it should work):
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UaslSKplF4I CANNOT WAIT FOR A SOLO TOUR! I'm a little looney so I'd probably fly to one of those "smaller" shows he's talking about.
Kellie, like the daydreamin one. I have the picture where he turned to look at us all. I wish you had taken a little more, but we were all too excited to keep the cameras still. THanks for sharing all the pictures and vids. Keep them coming.
Thanks for being so friendly last night, guys!
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Post by: kell.i.e. on September 04, 2008, 02:48:12 PM
Quote from: Fanforlife on September 04, 2008, 01:42:37 PM
Quote from: kell.i.e. on September 04, 2008, 01:25:55 PM
those pictures are awesome! we all were so fortunate to have such good seats!!!
here he is performing "crazy" (i just got it uploaded so give it a few if it doesn't work):
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqGYMeMsi1c\and daydream (loaded earlier so it should work):
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UaslSKplF4I CANNOT WAIT FOR A SOLO TOUR! I'm a little looney so I'd probably fly to one of those "smaller" shows he's talking about.
Kellie, like the daydreamin one. I have the picture where he turned to look at us all. I wish you had taken a little more, but we were all too excited to keep the cameras still. THanks for sharing all the pictures and vids. Keep them coming.
Thanks for being so friendly last night, guys!
oh man, once he looked over at us and cheesed at our cameras i was FINISHED.
hahah. i tried but i really, really wanted to enjoy the show too. i LOVE the one where you got him looking right when my video went off!!!
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Post by: raya on September 04, 2008, 02:53:33 PM
Great pics and stories guys. He loves that blue striped shirt.
Fanforlife, if you don't mind me asking did Jason still sound like he was planning to release his CD on his own or did it sound like he had bigger plans these days? I was just wondering if it sounded like he was hinting towards anything one way or another. Granted he probably doesn't even know yet.
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Post by: poisnivy on September 04, 2008, 03:09:15 PM
Quote from: Fanforlife on September 04, 2008, 01:13:01 PM
Dorkface,I am so glad that you were able to give the gift to Jason. I forgot to ask him if his handlers gave him my gift in the afternoon. When he was talking about the album, he said that it would be impossible to get it out before early next year as if you do not have it ready by November, the music industry kinda shuts down on getting cd's released until after the new year (makes sense). He then said that he would be touring after the cd release. He did say for all of you who are lucky enough to be close to wherever he decides to live for the near future, that he would be playing at small sites to test out his music. I doubt that would be Michigan, Ha Ha
Anyway, I have gotten a few pics uploaded and I will give you a few for now, have a ton left to get out. I had a few good ones.
ahh fanforlife!! that is such GREAT information!! thanks for posting! and those pictures are GORGEOUS!
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Post by: castro-archuleta on September 04, 2008, 04:35:57 PM
oh my gosh guys its sounds like you had an awesome time!! i wish things wouldve worked out so i couldve been there too, but all is well, i have the pictures and stories to get me through. . . they are all great!!
michigan sure does love jason ;D
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Post by: poster on September 04, 2008, 04:55:25 PM
Here is a link to a radio interview podcast on a Grand Rapids station - none of Jason, but Michael Johns talks about David Cook, him and Jason trying to walk around incognito. It's a really funny interview with Michael Johns. Also David Archuleta, Kristy Lee Cook and Carly are there, too.
www.star1057online.com/main.htmlclick on the pic with David Archuleta, then go all the way to the bottom and click "podcasts"
Went to the concert last night - Jason was awesome!
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Post by: Fanforlife on September 04, 2008, 04:55:51 PM
Quote from: raya on September 04, 2008, 02:53:33 PM
Great pics and stories guys. He loves that blue striped shirt.
Fanforlife, if you don't mind me asking did Jason still sound like he was planning to release his CD on his own or did it sound like he had bigger plans these days? I was just wondering if it sounded like he was hinting towards anything one way or another. Granted he probably doesn't even know yet.
He did not elaborate on that. He just said that he would have a cd out in early next year, likely January.
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Post by: apocalypsemeow on September 04, 2008, 05:37:01 PM
Quote from: kell.i.e. on September 04, 2008, 01:25:55 PM
those pictures are awesome! we all were so fortunate to have such good seats!!!
here he is performing "crazy" (i just got it uploaded so give it a few if it doesn't work):
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqGYMeMsi1c\and daydream (loaded earlier so it should work):
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UaslSKplF4I CANNOT WAIT FOR A SOLO TOUR! I'm a little looney so I'd probably fly to one of those "smaller" shows he's talking about.
Thanks for being so friendly last night, guys!
Kellie!! I'm on that looney bus with ya, I would totally fly out somewhere with you when Jason plays the small shows!
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Post by: Fanforlife on September 05, 2008, 07:09:45 AM
Ok, here is my recap of the events at Grand Rapids.
I had not planned to go to the concert since I went to the Detroit one, but Jason had only come out at night and he was swamped with fans in detroit so I did not get to talk to him and it was so rushed. So I had decided to go to the busses only.
Momaliscious from DDB also was driving 3 hours just to go to the buses b/c she did not get to see him at all in Detroit. Anyway, I was on the live feed one evening and was chatting with Sherry from DDB and found out she had an extra ticket that her friend was not going to use. She offered it to me. So sweet.
I decided to go as she said it was on the floor and when I went to Detroit, I could only see him with my binoculars, I was so far up. Bad news, Jason did not come out at the buses before the show. He actually did not come out of the bus until close to the official meet and greet and had to go inside, about 4pm. Boohoo. I did meet some very nice fellow dreadheads and a forum lurker who needs to start posting (she is probably reading this), and we had a great time even with Jason absent.
We get into the concert hall and we have 3rd row as we thought, which in itself was awesome. Well we find out Row c is actually right next to the stage in the corner by the start of the cat walk. The best seats!!!!!!!!!! THank you Sherry. I got some great pics, Jason looked over and smiled at us 4 or 5 times during his set. He saw my sign when he started the show and smiled. It was so great.
The show was so good, I enjoyed all of the singers except just do not care for Syesha. Jason did an amazing job and I can really see how much he has improved the songs since the Detroit concert last month.
I decided to stay after to try and meet him.. It was crazzzzzzzzy. We were at the end and he started at the other side. I tried to squeeze in part way down, but it was not so successfull. I went back down and to the end to wait and he actually made it to us. We were the last and he ended up spending alot of time with us talking. I told him how much improved Over The Rainbow had been from last month and he said that a lot of people have told him that. We talked with him for quite a while and asked him about when his album would be ready and where he thought he might live when the tour is over. He was so nice to stay and talk with us when I know he wanted to get on the bus to rest.
I was so happy that on the way home, I started crying. It was the best day, even without him coming out before the show. THank you Jason.
Anyway, I got some pics of all of the singers and they are on my flickr account. Here is the link. Thanks for reading.
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Post by: elel on September 05, 2008, 07:27:18 AM
Quote from: Fanforlife on September 05, 2008, 07:09:45 AM
We talked with him for quite a while and asked him about when his album would be ready and where he thought he might live when the tour is over. He was so nice to stay and talk with us when I know he wanted to get on the bus to rest.
I was so happy that on the way home, I started crying. It was the best day, even without him coming out before the show. THank you Jason.
that's so sweet, fanforlife! and, what was his answer to your questions?
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Post by: rosequeen49 on September 05, 2008, 08:39:54 AM
Great reviews and pictures! Thanks for sharing.
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Post by: glotrovato on September 05, 2008, 09:46:49 AM
Loved all your stories and pictures. Sounds like you all had a great time and so happy Jason came out to meet the fans
Fanforlife your pics are awesome!
Thanks for sharing
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Post by: same cage on September 05, 2008, 10:37:04 AM
Quote from: Fanforlife on September 04, 2008, 01:13:01 PM
**THUD**
Thanks everyone for posting your experiences and your wonderful pictures!
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Post by: EkaJo on September 05, 2008, 10:40:02 AM
Quote from: apocalypsemeow on September 04, 2008, 05:37:01 PM
Quote from: kell.i.e. on September 04, 2008, 01:25:55 PM
those pictures are awesome! we all were so fortunate to have such good seats!!!
here he is performing "crazy" (i just got it uploaded so give it a few if it doesn't work):
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqGYMeMsi1c\and daydream (loaded earlier so it should work):
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UaslSKplF4I CANNOT WAIT FOR A SOLO TOUR! I'm a little looney so I'd probably fly to one of those "smaller" shows he's talking about.
Thanks for being so friendly last night, guys!
Kellie!! I'm on that looney bus with ya, I would totally fly out somewhere with you when Jason plays the small shows!
oh me too!!! Just have to have enough notice to save up :-)
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Post by: Fanforlife on September 05, 2008, 11:37:18 AM
Quote from: elel on September 05, 2008, 07:27:18 AM
Quote from: Fanforlife on September 05, 2008, 07:09:45 AM
We talked with him for quite a while and asked him about when his album would be ready and where he thought he might live when the tour is over. He was so nice to stay and talk with us when I know he wanted to get on the bus to rest.
I was so happy that on the way home, I started crying. It was the best day, even without him coming out before the show. THank you Jason.
that's so sweet, fanforlife! and, what was his answer to your questions?
He said that he did not think he was going to call anywhere home for a while, not sure what will happen.
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Post by: kayleymarie on September 05, 2008, 12:50:23 PM
fan for life, i dont know if i was the lurker you were talking about?? haha but if not it made me realize i need to start posting.
it was so nice to meet you and sherry at the concert!
ok so here is my story!
i got to the van andel around 12 to wait for the busses. they showed up around 2 and the top ten came out slowwwly one by one. i was going NUTS waiting for jason. i met archie, kristee lee, brooke..who i LOVED! she was so sweet. and chikeeze..he was soooo nice. but i still wasnt happy becuase..no jason!
finally jason came out but when he did he went inside and didnt come back out.
i was soooo bummed but i was still pretty excited to just watch him walk inside haha. so i kept my fingers crossed that i could meet him afterwards.
the concert was just absolutely AMAZING! i was so suprized at how good everyone was. when jason performed i went right up to the railing next to fanforlife and sherry..we couldnt have been closer or in a better spot! it was just amazing! and im a little embarrased to admit i even started to cry during 'somewhere over the rainbow' because i have waited to see jason for sooo long and i couldnt believe he was right there in front of me! he was perfect. i couldnt believe i was watching him sing and play and make all those cute funny little faces right before my eyes. he smiled at us a few times during the performance and i just about melted. i got some awesome awesome pictures! it really couldnt have gone better!
so right after the show i headed outside to wait for them to come out to the busses. when jason finally did and walked around signing autographs and such i was freaking out! in a quiet way. hah. i was sooo nervous! and excited! he eventually made it around to where i was standing and right when he walked up to me he took off his shoe and was like 'ah i got somethin in my shoe!' and shook it out. haha i dont know why but it was just hilarious. so jason. from then on it was pretty much a blur and i cant even remember what i said to him! but we got a picture together and he signed my purse/bag and i got a nice big hug! from then on i was pretty much in heaven. jason is so so good to his fans. he is a wonderful person. it was a perfect day..even though he didnt come out before the show.
i'll put my pictures up later!
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Post by: same cage on September 05, 2008, 02:19:50 PM
Kayleymarie, welcome out of lurkdom!!! And thanks for your review of your day. I can't wait to see your pictures!
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Post by: castro-archuleta on September 05, 2008, 04:50:46 PM
Quote from: apocalypsemeow on September 04, 2008, 05:37:01 PM
Quote from: kell.i.e. on September 04, 2008, 01:25:55 PM
those pictures are awesome! we all were so fortunate to have such good seats!!!
here he is performing "crazy" (i just got it uploaded so give it a few if it doesn't work):
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqGYMeMsi1c\and daydream (loaded earlier so it should work):
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UaslSKplF4I CANNOT WAIT FOR A SOLO TOUR! I'm a little looney so I'd probably fly to one of those "smaller" shows he's talking about.
Thanks for being so friendly last night, guys!
Kellie!! I'm on that looney bus with ya, I would totally fly out somewhere with you when Jason plays the small shows!
i am so coming with you guys when this happens ha
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Post by: grfgrl4ever on September 06, 2008, 04:37:13 AM
Hi all, I am a ST Louis and KC Dreadhead!!!! Fanforlife, the picture of him with the guitar is a masterpiece. I am so excited for a cd from Jason that I will probably forget Christmas,,,he he. January may be my Christmas. JK...ha ha....Kinda.
I got to meet him 4 times and I feel like the luckiest lady ever. I so wish I were going to Tulsa, so close to me....have to work 18 hours that day. YUCK!
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Post by: Jason_MoM on September 06, 2008, 09:18:02 AM
Quote from: kayleymarie on September 05, 2008, 12:50:23 PM
fan for life, i dont know if i was the lurker you were talking about?? haha but if not it made me realize i need to start posting.
it was so nice to meet you and sherry at the concert!
ok so here is my story!
i got to the van andel around 12 to wait for the busses. they showed up around 2 and the top ten came out slowwwly one by one. i was going NUTS waiting for jason. i met archie, kristee lee, brooke..who i LOVED! she was so sweet. and chikeeze..he was soooo nice. but i still wasnt happy becuase..no jason!
finally jason came out but when he did he went inside and didnt come back out.
i was soooo bummed but i was still pretty excited to just watch him walk inside haha. so i kept my fingers crossed that i could meet him afterwards.
the concert was just absolutely AMAZING! i was so suprized at how good everyone was. when jason performed i went right up to the railing next to fanforlife and sherry..we couldnt have been closer or in a better spot! it was just amazing! and im a little embarrased to admit i even started to cry during 'somewhere over the rainbow' because i have waited to see jason for sooo long and i couldnt believe he was right there in front of me! he was perfect. i couldnt believe i was watching him sing and play and make all those cute funny little faces right before my eyes. he smiled at us a few times during the performance and i just about melted. i got some awesome awesome pictures! it really couldnt have gone better!
so right after the show i headed outside to wait for them to come out to the busses. when jason finally did and walked around signing autographs and such i was freaking out! in a quiet way. hah. i was sooo nervous! and excited! he eventually made it around to where i was standing and right when he walked up to me he took off his shoe and was like 'ah i got somethin in my shoe!' and shook it out. haha i dont know why but it was just hilarious. so jason. from then on it was pretty much a blur and i cant even remember what i said to him! but we got a picture together and he signed my purse/bag and i got a nice big hug! from then on i was pretty much in heaven. jason is so so good to his fans. he is a wonderful person. it was a perfect day..even though he didnt come out before the show.
i'll put my pictures up later!
I have to laugh because I so remember being there and seeing Jason taking off his shoe and shaking the wood chips out.
Wasn't it crazy! I followed him down the line and got in a few times for signings and photos. He was so gracious with all his fans. But now that I have met him I must do it again!
################Title: Re: 3 September~~Grand Rapids, MI
Post by: Jason_MoM on September 06, 2008, 09:25:22 AM
Quote from: EkaJo on September 05, 2008, 10:40:02 AM
Quote from: apocalypsemeow on September 04, 2008, 05:37:01 PM
Quote from: kell.i.e. on September 04, 2008, 01:25:55 PM
those pictures are awesome! we all were so fortunate to have such good seats!!!
here he is performing "crazy" (i just got it uploaded so give it a few if it doesn't work):
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqGYMeMsi1c\and daydream (loaded earlier so it should work):
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UaslSKplF4I CANNOT WAIT FOR A SOLO TOUR! I'm a little looney so I'd probably fly to one of those "smaller" shows he's talking about.
Thanks for being so friendly last night, guys!
Kellie!! I'm on that looney bus with ya, I would totally fly out somewhere with you when Jason plays the small shows!
oh me too!!! Just have to have enough notice to save up :-)
Count me in! I have to see him again!
I'm still bummin that I didn't wait a little longer for that personal time that Sherry and Stacy got at the end. And I know with you I'm sure to get to him. Like Jason said to you "Your everywhere!"
################Title: Re: 3 September~~Grand Rapids, MI
Post by: Fanforlife on September 06, 2008, 03:53:59 PM
Quote from: grfgrl4ever on September 06, 2008, 04:37:13 AM
Hi all, I am a ST Louis and KC Dreadhead!!!! Fanforlife, the picture of him with the guitar is a masterpiece. I am so excited for a cd from Jason that I will probably forget Christmas,,,he he. January may be my Christmas. JK...ha ha....Kinda.
I got to meet him 4 times and I feel like the luckiest lady ever. I so wish I were going to Tulsa, so close to me....have to work 18 hours that day. YUCK!
Thanks, I am so glad that i got some good pics and meeting and talking to him was my early Christmas present, but I know what you mean, next year cannot come soon enough.
################Title: Re: 3 September~~Grand Rapids, MI
Post by: Fanforlife on September 06, 2008, 03:56:36 PM
Quote from: kayleymarie on September 05, 2008, 12:50:23 PM
fan for life, i dont know if i was the lurker you were talking about?? haha but if not it made me realize i need to start posting.
it was so nice to meet you and sherry at the concert!
ok so here is my story!
i got to the van andel around 12 to wait for the busses. they showed up around 2 and the top ten came out slowwwly one by one. i was going NUTS waiting for jason. i met archie, kristee lee, brooke..who i LOVED! she was so sweet. and chikeeze..he was soooo nice. but i still wasnt happy becuase..no jason!
finally jason came out but when he did he went inside and didnt come back out.
i was soooo bummed but i was still pretty excited to just watch him walk inside haha. so i kept my fingers crossed that i could meet him afterwards.
the concert was just absolutely AMAZING! i was so suprized at how good everyone was. when jason performed i went right up to the railing next to fanforlife and sherry..we couldnt have been closer or in a better spot! it was just amazing! and im a little embarrased to admit i even started to cry during 'somewhere over the rainbow' because i have waited to see jason for sooo long and i couldnt believe he was right there in front of me! he was perfect. i couldnt believe i was watching him sing and play and make all those cute funny little faces right before my eyes. he smiled at us a few times during the performance and i just about melted. i got some awesome awesome pictures! it really couldnt have gone better!
so right after the show i headed outside to wait for them to come out to the busses. when jason finally did and walked around signing autographs and such i was freaking out! in a quiet way. hah. i was sooo nervous! and excited! he eventually made it around to where i was standing and right when he walked up to me he took off his shoe and was like 'ah i got somethin in my shoe!' and shook it out. haha i dont know why but it was just hilarious. so jason. from then on it was pretty much a blur and i cant even remember what i said to him! but we got a picture together and he signed my purse/bag and i got a nice big hug! from then on i was pretty much in heaven. jason is so so good to his fans. he is a wonderful person. it was a perfect day..even though he didnt come out before the show.
i'll put my pictures up later!
It was so very nice to meet with you too. You seemed so excited during his set. WE really were lucky with that view. I am glad that you were able to meet him afterward too.