Baltimore MD tour thread from DDB
part one:
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Post by: AmberTX on August 08, 2008, 11:07:16 PM
Plz post your experiences and stories here!!
PEACE, <3, CASTRO y'all!!
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Post by: CaitlinValerie on August 09, 2008, 05:38:55 AM
AHH I am so excited
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Post by: LC on August 09, 2008, 01:13:00 PM
By this time Tuesday hope to have met Jasonnn!
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Post by: CaitlinValerie on August 12, 2008, 06:06:16 AM
^^same here!
Today is the big day!!! ;D
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Post by: mbbluets on August 12, 2008, 03:45:35 PM
that was weird, i saw the 12th in the top thread and there were already 3 pgs of replies and i thought, man, those baltimore dreadies are on it! then when i opened the thread it said tacoma and they were hoping for sunshine, boy was i confused...it was the july 12th thread, i better get some coffee!
it's too late to wish ppl luck mtg jason and having a good time, sorry i'm late with that!
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Post by: oh_pook on August 12, 2008, 08:06:55 PM
can't wait to hear your stories!!!!
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Post by: dare2dream on August 13, 2008, 05:08:18 AM
Rise and Shine Baltimore Dreadheads! Anxious to hear about the concert!!!!
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Post by: raaaainbow on August 13, 2008, 06:08:26 AM
yay i am first!
sooooo i havent posted here much at all but im a major lurker
and yesterday was so great that i GOTTA share my day
i'm actually going to the dc show, but baltimore is also close for me so me and my mom went down to try to meet jason at baltimore because i thought there'd be a greater chance that they'd be able to come out, as opposed to dc. so we got there a little before 12 and waited and waited and waited and then finally kristy and brooke came out. i got their autographs and pictures with them. kristy was pretty quiet but nice and brooke was suuuuuuper sweet. they probably came out about 3 something-ish. at about 415 jeff archuleta came out walked around a little and then sat down talking on the phone and stuff, and then he left. he came back about 450 and said no one else would be coming out.
SO i waited about 15 more minutes and then left. THEN later i found out after the show that jason and david cook had come out for a little, like literally 5 minutes after i had left. so sad
after i had left, me and my mom walked down to the harbor and had dinner and then looked around at the mall nearby. we were gonna stay til about 7 so we'd miss some of the mad rush hour traffic in md/dc. so then we were walking back and my mom took my picture in front of their buses that were parked on the street right next to the arena, and we kept walking and i guess i was kind of swinging my camera around and looking sad, so this security guy was like "did they make you put your camera back in your car?" and we were like no actually we're not going to the show we just came out earlier to try to meet the idols blah blah blah, and then HE GAVE US TICKETS! so i got to go to the show! and they were reaaaally good tickets. my seats for dc on thursday are kinda far back on the floor, and these were in the first row of one of the side sections close to the stage. it was so perfect
so we literally ran inside and ran to our seats just as chikezie was getting into his first song. he did really good, and so did ramiele. there was lots of applause for michael johns and he was great. i liked his songs. then kristy, carly, and brooke went, not much to say about them. kirsty said her and carly had gone out for crabs for dinner the day before since they had the day off. brooke was my favorite girl, i LOVE let it be. thennnn intermission! kinda boring
and then JASON!!! wahooooo! his voice sounded different then i expected, i guess maybe deeper. of course i still loved it though
he didnt say much, thanked the crowd and all. his set went by soooo quick. then syesha! i was never a fan of hers, but she really can sing! i didnt like umbrella much maybe its because im so used to the rihanna version, but the last 2 were really good. then david archuleta who was good of course, and then he introduced david cook and said he was "pretty amazing" haha. then cookie! crowd was definitely loudest for him. i loved his third song. he did seem kind of *WARNING*y at times, and sometimes just....weird. haha i dunno how to describe it! then it ws the group number! mavid/brodance is BACK! jason did his little thing with michael, and then michael with david. im not really sure how to describe it....you'll have to watch the video
i was so close to them at that part!!
after the show we waited outside, and at about 10:30 which was a lot earlier then i expected, kristy and carly came out and started going down the line. carly was pretty quiet and didnt really say thank you if someone complimented her. then michael johns! he started on my side of the line. some people near me asked him about the mavid dance, and said something like "we took a break for 2 shows but so many fans complained that they told us we could do it!" he was funny, and really good at interacting with everyone. got my picture with him. then brooke, syesha, and ramiele came out. syesha was really nice, i was kinda surprised because i hadnt really heard that. ramiele was so cute and TINY! and sweet! thennnn david archuleta came out and it was insane! it took him awhile to get to us. and that was it
i waited until about 12 and everyone had gone in, so i figured no one else would be out (david cook, chikezie, and jason were the ones that hadnt come out). if i find out i missed jason again ill be sooooo mad!
so that is all! it was such a great night even if i didnt meet jason :
ohhhh welll. hopefully i can try on thursday at the dc show!
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Post by: lovinlifeinma on August 13, 2008, 06:21:36 AM
^^^Great story! Glad you got to meet some of the Idols, even if it wasn't Jason. I saw the concert in Worcester, MA and I didn't get the chance to meet Jason either (even though he did come out after the show). But, I'm going to another show next month in Rhode Island, so I'm thinking I may get my chance then! I'll keep my fingers crossed for you in DC!!!
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Post by: dare2dream on August 13, 2008, 07:02:17 AM
That's great that you got great tix at the last minute ... and so unexpectedly! Hmmmm .... Jason barely making it out before the shore and possibly not at all after the show. I wonder if he's really in demand there or if he's not feeling well. Inquiring minds want to know! ;D
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Post by: peke4idol on August 13, 2008, 08:18:19 AM
GOOD NEWS!! My sister and I arrived a bit late. I think we got there around 4:00 but lots of fans were standing outside waiting on the idols to come out. Apparently a couple had been out earlier. We waited for quite awhile, chit chatting to other fans. One lady (I didn't get her name, but she is probably reading this) waited a long time and finally gave up (she has some teenage girls with her who were getting inpatient). I no it wasn't 5 minutes later that Jason came out! I felt so bad for her, she had waited so long.
Okay so...meeting Jason. Crap I was star struck but my sister managed to do well. We managed to get our pictures with Jason and he signed our shirts. He immediately noticed and commented that my sister has natural one brown eye and blue eye! I couldn't believe he noticed that with all the hustle around us. Jason is the first star we've ever met and he was just so nice and accommodating. And I have to add that he is a beautiful person inside and outside!
The concert was good. I thought the stage setup was a bit cheesy. The band too loud, at times drowning the vocals. I believe Jason will excel in a smaller venue with an intimate setting, although he was very good last night his style lends itself to a more relaxed atmosphere. The others were good but I mainly went to see Jason and see him we did!!!!
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Post by: alexa7998 on August 13, 2008, 08:36:55 AM
wow rainbow how lucky are u!?!
so i had been planning to go to the arena early but wasnt able to. we got there at idk wat time n i saw sum fellow dreadheads. jessica who's basically my hero, lol. n lynne, another hero. thanx again ladies!!
mr.archuleta had come out n said that no one was coming out but we hung around anyways. after idk how long we suddenly heard screaming n saw jason n the rest of the idols come out. jason came by where we were n i said, "can i take a pic with u?" but he glanced back n walked towards the dreadheads. he went around but he TOTALLY came back. he said "i said i was gonna take a pic over here". it was so cute. he tried taking a pic of me n my friends lil sister with him but the cam was too zoomed in. jason touched my camera!! GASP. lol. my friend was able to get a good pic with him tho. it was so nice to see how much he is dedicated to his fans even tho the security ppl to get inside. i actually think he was the last one in.
so we went in to get our seats. sec 101. they were pretty good seats. we were able to see wat happened backstage n we were rite infront of the left catwalk. i sortta dozed out during the slow songs that ramiele n chikezie sung. but otherwise they were great. with all the screams that michael johns got shows that he rly was not supposed to leave that early on the show. he was amazing as always. rainbow pretty much said everything about the concert...
but i think i fell in love with jason all over again. lol. somewhere over the rainbow ALMOST made me cry. that song just fills me with hope when im down n when jason sings it, it makes me more hopeful n emotional. he truly is just wow. theres no words.
david&david were amazing as always. altho, i felt cook was a lil arrogant, pompous... (i got a warning for the last word i put here) lil archie was a total sweetie.
the show ended n my friends n i ran outside to get good spots. we got autographs of all those that came out. i LOVE kristy's hair. we asked her bout her shampoo n she said it was a victoria secrets shampoo for dry/damaged hair. im totally buying that. lol. she never got her horse back.
jeff archuleta came out n said jason wudnt be coming out cuz he was exhausted. but for me that was ok since i had met him earlier on. i loved all the idols. they rly are a talented group of ppl. altho, i am VERY disappoiinted in Cook. we were told that he hardly ever comes out after concerts to greet the fans. n earlier when all the idols came out, all he did was run around so we cud see him. he didnt even stop. like, are u serious?? ur fans voted for u like mad n u dont even stop to say hi?! still love his music but like i said, very disappointed. my friend is a mejor cook fan n she was so disappointed n depressed with his attitude. but now jason has become one of her favorites now since he was so nice n humble n devoted to his fans.
mr.archuleta said it was just that some ppl were more commited than others. he didnt mention names but we got wat it meant. mr.archuleta is SO nice. i simply cannot believe all the rumors flying around about him.
but yea, thats my experience. i cant wait to see jason again. hopefully he'll go on tour on his own. preferably in smaller arenas so that theres more interaction with the fans. he better come back to b-more!!
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Post by: mbbluets on August 13, 2008, 09:14:14 AM
wow, amazing about free tiks and hanging around long enough with faith that you would see jason before show! you guys must be livin' right! great karma! thanks for telling us!!!
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Post by: elel on August 13, 2008, 09:40:07 AM
Quote from: alexa7998 on August 13, 2008, 08:36:55 AM
altho, i am VERY disappoiinted in Cook. we were told that he hardly ever comes out after concerts to greet the fans. n earlier when all the idols came out, all he did was run around so we cud see him. he didnt even stop. like, are u serious?? ur fans voted for u like mad n u dont even stop to say hi?! still love his music but like i said, very disappointed. my friend is a mejor cook fan n she was so disappointed n depressed with his attitude. but now jason has become one of her favorites now since he was so nice n humble n devoted to his fans.
alexa thanks for sharing. its interesting reading the Cook part. after watching several fans videos i also notice the same thing---like when in Toronto, he didnt even stop to greet the fans----it makes me wondering, why does his fans still love him...?? LOL. with jason, there's no question. everyone love him because he is THAT nice to anyone and so likable.
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Post by: Paula on August 13, 2008, 10:16:52 AM
There's a reason Cook doesn't come out. Things get VERY crazy for him. He's had his own safety jeopardized, by being threatened, had things thrown at him, etc., and he's been advised that it might be best if he doesn't come out too often.
I don't blame him.
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Post by: CaitlinValerie on August 13, 2008, 10:27:16 AM
I'lll write more later, but I didn't get to meet Jason. I was so upset
I waited before the concert and left about 15 minutes before he arrived (bc supposedly nobody was coming out) and waited after..and he never showed. There were so many people around me waiting for Jason so they were just as disappointed as I was.
the people that saw Jason before the show...how long was he out? I am soooooooooooo mad at myself for waiting that long before then leaving and him showing just as I left......ughhhhh
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Post by: alexa7998 on August 13, 2008, 10:51:57 AM
i think he was probably out for like 10-15 minutes.
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Post by: CaitlinValerie on August 13, 2008, 10:53:07 AM
Quote from: alexa7998 on August 13, 2008, 10:51:57 AM
i think he was probably out for like 10-15 minutes.
thanks! i am soo bummed!
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Post by: CaitlinValerie on August 13, 2008, 11:13:11 AM
Well, yesterday was really fun. (minus the not meeting Jason part
)
My mom and I got to the venue at about 2:30. There were a good bit of people there but a few spots open to stand so we waited there until about 4:15 and not one idol came out. I think Brooke had been out earlier because I saw people next to me with signed items. We waited a little bit longer and I assumed since nobody had been out for about 2 hours that nobody else would come out. Also Jeff archuleta mentioned that the idols were going in to sound check so nobody else would be out. Well, turns out Jason came out about 10 minutes later. Once again, I am sooooooooo mad I didn't stay a fe minutes longer
After that my mom and I ate at Cheesecake factory and ended up getting free dessert because our food took forever to get out. MMM free cheesecake (we were so stuffed from dinner, though, that we just took it back to the hotel for later!)
We walked back to the arena and got there a few minutes before it began.
Chizezie was really good-a lot better than I expected. I really enjoyed his set ( except for Usher's song bc I cannot stand Usher! lol)
Ramiele also sang pretty well but sometimes she shrieked a bit. Her outfit was not very flattering though.
Michael Johns' last song was really good. The Aerosmith one. I really enjoyed that.
Kristy sounded better than expected as well. I really liked the 1st song she sang. Do any ofyou know what it was called? Kristy also had mentioned that she and Carly had 4 maryland crabs the day before!
Carly also sounded pretty great. She was fun to watch on stage as well..she had some tall shoes!
Brooke sounded amazing as well. Let it Be waas great, and 1234 was fun. She was so cute on the piano with no shoes!
Intermission---blahhh...but I was so pumped for Jason!! (and his GH commercial was great!)
Jason's set was perfect! It seemed like he started off a tad shaky on SOTR but towards the middle it got a lot better. Crazy was AWESOME! I am so in love with his rendition of the song. I cannot even describe how much I loved him singing that song live! Daydream was wonderful as well. (btw I didn't have really great seats so most of the time I had a side/back view..but I wasn't complaining!) He was so cute, though, and after his set..he was like "thanks for listening!"
Syesha sang much better than on the show. Her songs were really great and I wasn't a fan of hers previousely. She talked a lot though.
David A was amazing as well. I jsut adore him. He chuckled so many times I just could not stop laughing. HIs Stand By Me was so great.
David Cook was okay. HIs talking voice sounded a bit odd ( maybe he had a cold) and his singing voice was a bit off imo. Also he rambled a lot and it was just kinda weird. I like him and all, but something was odd! Also, his pants were hideous!
the group number was cute. Jason high fived Kristy at the end and it was funny
Sooo...I wasn't going to try and meet the idols at the end but decided to anyway. The first to come out was Kristy and she was very pleasant. She had on a cute little VS tank (so funny about the shampoo question bc I noticed how pretty her hair was as well!). She also tried to talk to everyone. Syesha came out next and was much prettier in person than I expected! SHe seemed in a rush, but did her best to sign things. Michael JOhns was a doll. He talked to every fan and stopped for pics and everything. HIs accent...ahhh.... Carly was sweet as well, but also seemed in a hurry. She is stunning in real life and her skin is amazing! Brooke was a doll as well. SHe is so skinny! She seemed the most genuine with the fans and answered all questions. Someone asked about her skin and what products she uses and she said Aveeno. She said she was so flattered that someone complimented her skin! Ramiele also signed pics and was sooo dang short. She was seriousely shorter than tha barricades
David A also came out and was a sweetheart. He was giving hugs left and right. I felt a bit bad for him, though, because girls were swarming him. But, sadly no Jason...........or cook or chikezie..
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Post by: lfcc on August 13, 2008, 12:27:36 PM
CaitlinValerie--I feel your pain. We left after Dadchuletta said that the idols would not be coming out. We figured he would know. Maybe we met yesterday. I was the woman with the DH gift for Jason that we ended up giving to Dadchuletta to deliver.
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Post by: cba on August 13, 2008, 12:36:57 PM
So far this is the only sighting of Jason that I've found from Baltimore and he is only in the last two seconds:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8m3IQ3vNRs&eurl=#####################Title: Re: 12th Aug: Baltimore, MD
Post by: CaitlinValerie on August 13, 2008, 12:40:06 PM
Quote from: lfcc on August 13, 2008, 12:27:36 PM
CaitlinValerie--I feel your pain. We left after Dadchuletta said that the idols would not be coming out. We figured he would know. Maybe we met yesterday. I was the woman with the DH gift for Jason that we ended up giving to Dadchuletta to deliver.
It seems weird to get upset over something like this, since the rest of the day went so well! I guess it is jsut natural though, considering we are all such Jason fans
Maybe we did see each other yesterday, and just not know. I saw quite a few DH but I wasn't sure who any of them were and I didn't want to just walk up to them! lol
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Post by: sadie! on August 13, 2008, 12:42:21 PM
I was one of the 2 shows they didn't do the dance for..
Does anyone have a video of it? I would really like to see it!
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Post by: CaitlinValerie on August 13, 2008, 01:39:18 PM
Quote from: sadieee
on August 13, 2008, 12:42:21 PM
I was one of the 2 shows they didn't do the dance for..
Does anyone have a video of it? I would really like to see it!
I found this on you tube
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSl5_W5qYns (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSl5_W5qYns)
and yes, mavid was back last night!! here ya go
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYaszYImuAU (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYaszYImuAU) at 1;11
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Post by: CaitlinValerie on August 13, 2008, 01:42:19 PM
**Oh I forgot to mention that during "PLease don't stop the music" Michael Johns completely flubbed his words. It was funny, though, because I looked over at Jason and he was cracking up!
***And I saw a few DH from where I was sitting. (I was lower level..the dhs i saw were floor level) Anyway every once in awhile I glanced over and this particular DH was taking pictures. SHe had an awesome view and the blue JC shirt. Whoever you are, I can't wait to see your pics!!
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Post by: MyBlueEyedBoy on August 13, 2008, 01:46:58 PM
I will post the full details of my experience as soon as things calm down here(prolly tonite) but I wanted to comment on the Dadchuleta thing before it gets out of hand. I heard a lot of negative comments about him last nite after the idols did make it out. I want to say that because of Mr.Archuleta, the entire group made it out there and had he not made the calls and gotten the word out about the fans, the idols would not have known. He was in fact told that NO the Idols would not be coming out and he was quite disappointed for us. He was also nice enuf to take Jason's gifts along with his own son's which he did not have to do for anyone. The Idols themselves made up their minds they were coming out to us and were actually seen fighting the security at the door, pushing them aside to come out. They were then told they had to get back in for soundcheck, but continued to run about and let us know how much they appreciated that we had been there all day. Jason made his way to each and every one of the fans, smiling, giving hugs( I GOT ONE!!!!) and signing autographs and posing.
I know that many are disappointed they did not get to meet Jason and it does suck that things were so messed up at the arena, but as I said many times yesterday. The only thing we were guaranteed was a seat for the show. Everything else was purely a crapshoot and it was only by sheer luck that I was actually still standing there( I'll explain later) I honestly wanna thank Mr. A for doing everything he could to get the word to Jason and the other idols because they did not know about any of that and again, would not have made it out had he not made the calls and informed everyone.
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Post by: CaitlinValerie on August 13, 2008, 01:59:53 PM
^^Jeff Archuleta was very nice yesterday. I had heard him before when he said about them not coming out. Then I had heard him again at night when Archie was getting ready to leave and they headed onto the bus. He was very nice and talked to a lot of the fans.
And you are totally right about the crapshoot thing...it is pure luck. And unfortunately, I have very little luck
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Post by: LovesHisJeans on August 13, 2008, 02:13:50 PM
Quote from: elel on August 13, 2008, 09:40:07 AM
Quote from: alexa7998 on August 13, 2008, 08:36:55 AM
altho, i am VERY disappoiinted in Cook. we were told that he hardly ever comes out after concerts to greet the fans. n earlier when all the idols came out, all he did was run around so we cud see him. he didnt even stop. like, are u serious?? ur fans voted for u like mad n u dont even stop to say hi?! still love his music but like i said, very disappointed. my friend is a mejor cook fan n she was so disappointed n depressed with his attitude. but now jason has become one of her favorites now since he was so nice n humble n devoted to his fans.
alexa thanks for sharing. its interesting reading the Cook part. after watching several fans videos i also notice the same thing---like when in Toronto, he didnt even stop to greet the fans----it makes me wondering, why does his fans still love him...?? LOL. with jason, there's no question. everyone love him because he is THAT nice to anyone and so likable.
Most of the time Cook isn't allowed to come out at all because some fans from earier on ruined it and started riots. He tried to go out before the show but I heard he isn't allowed out after the show at all. in Manchester he came out 3rd and stayed longer than anyone...he made sur ehe got to everyone.
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Post by: LovesHisJeans on August 13, 2008, 02:16:52 PM
Quote from: sadieee
on August 13, 2008, 12:42:21 PM
I was one of the 2 shows they didn't do the dance for..
Does anyone have a video of it? I would really like to see it!
yeah me too... i was at the manchester show and they did nothing.. i was bummed
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Post by: ttulsa on August 13, 2008, 02:31:29 PM
Wow, TPTB are really trying to screw things up for both us and the idols, huh?
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Post by: HannaB2 on August 13, 2008, 02:40:34 PM
In columbus DC was out for 1 1/2 hours before the show. He was really patient and friendly. He didn't come out after the show because some idiot squirted MJ in the eye with a squirt gun and they wouldn't let DC come out after that. Also you know DC is the AI winner, so he may have to do more press and special appearances than the others.
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Post by: CaitlinValerie on August 13, 2008, 03:22:29 PM
^^wow-some people are just ignorant.
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Post by: mindlessnabused on August 13, 2008, 04:19:31 PM
Quote from: CaitlinValerie on August 13, 2008, 01:42:19 PM
**Oh I forgot to mention that during "PLease don't stop the music" Michael Johns completely flubbed his words. It was funny, though, because I looked over at Jason and he was cracking up!
***And I saw a few DH from where I was sitting. (I was lower level..the dhs i saw were floor level) Anyway every once in awhile I glanced over and this particular DH was taking pictures. SHe had an awesome view and the blue JC shirt. Whoever you are, I can't wait to see your pics!!
I have a feeling you are talking about me lol. When he sang "Daydream" I was litterally standing right next to him and I was trigger happy. ;D I got some amazing shots, I know everyone I was standing with afterwards was looking at them and said they want copies. I'm working on uploading them...there's a few! And I'll come back and tell my story! I was one of the ones who was lucky enough to be walking away when the Idols came out and I ran back and met Jason! Best moment of my life...but I'll come back shortly and say more! Along with the few pictures I have ready ;D
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Post by: moodyblue on August 13, 2008, 04:39:26 PM
Hi all, not much to add, I think everyone covered everything. I was also unlucky in not getting to meet Jason. We got there 12:45 left at 5 he finally came out 5 min. later
The best part was the concert and meeting all you DH's. I had great seats 9 rows from stage section 3. Wish the pics came out clearer, some cute expressions though.
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Post by: CaitlinValerie on August 13, 2008, 04:54:21 PM
Quote from: mindlessnabused on August 13, 2008, 04:19:31 PM
Quote from: CaitlinValerie on August 13, 2008, 01:42:19 PM
**Oh I forgot to mention that during "PLease don't stop the music" Michael Johns completely flubbed his words. It was funny, though, because I looked over at Jason and he was cracking up!
***And I saw a few DH from where I was sitting. (I was lower level..the dhs i saw were floor level) Anyway every once in awhile I glanced over and this particular DH was taking pictures. SHe had an awesome view and the blue JC shirt. Whoever you are, I can't wait to see your pics!!
I have a feeling you are talking about me lol. When he sang "Daydream" I was litterally standing right next to him and I was trigger happy. ;D I got some amazing shots, I know everyone I was standing with afterwards was looking at them and said they want copies. I'm working on uploading them...there's a few! And I'll come back and tell my story! I was one of the ones who was lucky enough to be walking away when the Idols came out and I ran back and met Jason! Best moment of my life...but I'll come back shortly and say more! Along with the few pictures I have ready ;D
It probably was you! I am so jealous
;D
I can't wait to see them
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Post by: keahgirl8 on August 13, 2008, 05:25:35 PM
Quote from: Paula on August 13, 2008, 10:16:52 AM
There's a reason Cook doesn't come out. Things get VERY crazy for him. He's had his own safety jeopardized, by being threatened, had things thrown at him, etc., and he's been advised that it might be best if he doesn't come out too often.
I don't blame him.
People threw things at him?!
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Post by: LC on August 13, 2008, 05:59:33 PM
Quote from: moodyblue on August 13, 2008, 04:39:26 PM
Hi all, not much to add, I think everyone covered everything. I was also unlucky in not getting to meet Jason. We got there 12:45 left at 5 he finally came out 5 min. later
The best part was the concert and meeting all you DH's. I had great seats 9 rows from stage section 3. Wish the pics came out clearer, some cute expressions though.
Good evening! Are you completely exhausted? I am. Again I wanted to tell you thanks for walking me back to the hotel! What a fun day we had, right? And your daughter won't soon forget the MJ hug she got! Your pictures are amazing. pm you email address and I will send you all of my pics thru Kodak gallery that way you can pick and choose the ones you want. Yours are amazing. Do you have them downloaded somewhere?
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Post by: Paula on August 13, 2008, 06:12:29 PM
Quote from: keahgirl8 on August 13, 2008, 05:25:35 PM
Quote from: Paula on August 13, 2008, 10:16:52 AM
There's a reason Cook doesn't come out. Things get VERY crazy for him. He's had his own safety jeopardized, by being threatened, had things thrown at him, etc., and he's been advised that it might be best if he doesn't come out too often.
I don't blame him.
People threw things at him?!
Yes.
#####################Title: Re: 12th Aug: Baltimore, MD
Post by: keahgirl8 on August 13, 2008, 06:17:51 PM
Quote from: Paula on August 13, 2008, 06:12:29 PM
Quote from: keahgirl8 on August 13, 2008, 05:25:35 PM
Quote from: Paula on August 13, 2008, 10:16:52 AM
There's a reason Cook doesn't come out. Things get VERY crazy for him. He's had his own safety jeopardized, by being threatened, had things thrown at him, etc., and he's been advised that it might be best if he doesn't come out too often.
I don't blame him.
People threw things at him?!
Yes.
Dude.
#####################Title: Re: 12th Aug: Baltimore, MD
Post by: crazymom on August 13, 2008, 06:20:16 PM
I read this fans story on Fanblast and she said some very sweet things about Jason. I did not feel that I could cut and paste her story, so here's the link if you want to read it.
davidarchuletafanblast.com/#####################Title: Re: 12th Aug: Baltimore, MD
Post by: LC on August 13, 2008, 06:52:11 PM
I had an amazing day yesterday! Got to the arena around 11:15 and met up with Jilian (Myblueyedboy) and her and now my, friend Roberta. Then came Suze, a cookie, and her adorable daughter and Jessica (mindless, haha) with her cute little mom, and Laura with her sweet DH, and Ellen (moodyblue) with her cute daughter and Marsha with her two wonderful children. If I missed anyone I apologize. It was a pleasure to meet you all. Dreadheads have go to be the nicest fan base ever. I love putting faces to names and real names to site names.! Oh, yeah, Alexa, you beautiful thing you! I wish I could have spent more time with you
As for meeting Jason, that was my dream come true. I am really sorry for those that missed him. Jillian and I almost missed him too. Trust me, I do not usually have much luck! I was not prepared for how truly beautiful and sweet he was. People tell you all the time and it is true that he is even more beautiful up close! He graciously gave me two autographs and posed with me for a pic, got a little side hug in there too!
He was really wonderful with the fans in that he would not go in when he was told to. Even when the guy with him told him to go in he kept on signing and at one point said "I'm meetin my fans". As for the show:
Jason was amazing. I was on the opposite side from Jessica in about the same spot. I was on the 6th row aisle. Had there not been a barrier I could have touched him during DDB. OH, those silver shoes are quite stunning! I stood his whole set! He smiled and nodded at me when I yelled out his name when he was getting ready for SOTR. And gave me a little wave when they were doing the catwalk at the end of the show.
The others:
Chikeezie - He was really very good.
Ramielle - Loved her. She was in great voice and has a cute personality.
MJ - Loved him. Great voice and personality. After the show I told him he was a doll! He liked that and I got a hug (after moodlblue's daughter).
Carly - Loved her. Big voice, very good on stage. She looks amazing.
Kristy Lee - Not so much for me or DH (she was sweet signing autographs and I got a pic with her)
Brooke - Very sweet voice, liked, but did not love, her set
Jason - AAAMMMMMAAAAAZZZZIIIINNNNGGGG!!!!!!
Sy - saw a lot of her spanks. Did not like her one little bit, neither did DH
David A - Great
David C - Loved him. I think he is a good showman and represents the american idol well.
I really wish I could go to another one. The concert and meeting Jason and my fellow dreadheads made for an truly wonderful day. Love to all my new friends and my new daughter, Jillian!
#####################Title: Re: 12th Aug: Baltimore, MD
Post by: raaaainbow on August 13, 2008, 06:55:45 PM
ahhh i wish i had waited literally just five more minutes
sad day. im crossing my fingers for dc tomorrow though :-\
im going to try to post some pictures but i've never done this before so lets see if it workkkks..
s5.photobucket.com/albums/y184/HoTTx0xPiiNk/?action-view¤t=AMERICANIDOLinBALTIMORE045.jpgs5.photobucket.com/albums/y184/HoTTx0xPiiNk/?action-view¤t=AMERICANIDOLinBALTIMORE057.jpgs5.photobucket.com/albums/y184/HoTTx0xPiiNk/?action-view¤t=AMERICANIDOLinBALTIMORE056.jpg#####################Title: Re: 12th Aug: Baltimore, MD
Post by: raaaainbow on August 13, 2008, 06:57:19 PM
ooooops. i guess i will try again later
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Post by: moodyblue on August 13, 2008, 07:03:29 PM
Lynne (who has prettier eyes then Jason
) you need to use that pic of you & Jason as your avator!
#####################Title: Re: 12th Aug: Baltimore, MD
Post by: moodyblue on August 13, 2008, 07:10:10 PM
Quote from: raaaainbow on August 13, 2008, 06:55:45 PM
ahhh i wish i had waited literally just five more minutes
sad day. im crossing my fingers for dc tomorrow though :-\
im going to try to post some pictures but i've never done this before so lets see if it workkkks..
s5.photobucket.com/albums/y184/HoTTx0xPiiNk/?action-view¤t=AMERICANIDOLinBALTIMORE045.jpgs5.photobucket.com/albums/y184/HoTTx0xPiiNk/?action-view¤t=AMERICANIDOLinBALTIMORE057.jpgs5.photobucket.com/albums/y184/HoTTx0xPiiNk/?action-view¤t=AMERICANIDOLinBALTIMORE056.jpgI'm pretty sure you have to use a file hosting site like photobucket. I'm in the same boat as you, I kicking myself too over the 5 minutes. GOOD LUCK TOMORROW I HOPE YOU GET TO MEET HIM!
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Post by: CaitlinValerie on August 13, 2008, 07:32:16 PM
aww I am so glad some of you got to meet him!
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Post by: CaitlinValerie on August 13, 2008, 07:36:50 PM
oh btw were any of you the lady that had a ukelele for him to sign, but didn't? (at night after the show)
I keep seeing this person but wasn't sure if she was a DH..she seemed upset that she didn't get it signed!
#####################Title: Re: 12th Aug: Baltimore, MD
Post by: alexa7998 on August 13, 2008, 07:45:46 PM
Quote from: CaitlinValerie on August 13, 2008, 07:36:50 PM
oh btw were any of you the lady that had a ukelele for him to sign, but didn't? (at night after the show)
I keep seeing this person but wasn't sure if she was a DH..she seemed upset that she didn't get it signed!
i saw her!! i was standing rite next to her outside after the show. that was a rly creative idea! she said she wanted a hug from jason.
#####################Title: Re: 12th Aug: Baltimore, MD
Post by: mindlessnabused on August 13, 2008, 07:49:12 PM
I didn't even see that! That's such a shame! He would've loved signing that! :-\
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Post by: mindlessnabused on August 13, 2008, 08:04:52 PM
Ok - so here are like 10 of my pictures. It's taking a long time to go through them all and resize them. I wish I got more of Jason lol I was having too much fun singing along and just admiring him close up! But between all us Baltimore DH's we'll have plenty of him...and from ALL angles! ;D
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Post by: raaaainbow on August 13, 2008, 08:32:42 PM
Quote from: moodyblue on August 13, 2008, 07:10:10 PM
Quote from: raaaainbow on August 13, 2008, 06:55:45 PM
ahhh i wish i had waited literally just five more minutes
sad day. im crossing my fingers for dc tomorrow though :-\
im going to try to post some pictures but i've never done this before so lets see if it workkkks..
s5.photobucket.com/albums/y184/HoTTx0xPiiNk/?action-view¤t=AMERICANIDOLinBALTIMORE045.jpgs5.photobucket.com/albums/y184/HoTTx0xPiiNk/?action-view¤t=AMERICANIDOLinBALTIMORE057.jpgs5.photobucket.com/albums/y184/HoTTx0xPiiNk/?action-view¤t=AMERICANIDOLinBALTIMORE056.jpgI'm pretty sure you have to use a file hosting site like photobucket. I'm in the same boat as you, I kicking myself too over the 5 minutes. GOOD LUCK TOMORROW I HOPE YOU GET TO MEET HIM!
i did use photobucket...so i dunno! i am so dumb at these things
thank you for the good luck! i am nervouuuuss!
#####################Title: Re: 12th Aug: Baltimore, MD
Post by: mariana on August 13, 2008, 08:49:08 PM
Quote from: alexa7998 on August 13, 2008, 08:36:55 AM
so i had been planning to go to the arena early but wasnt able to. we got there at idk wat time n i saw sum fellow dreadheads. jessica who's basically my hero, lol. n lynne, another hero. thanx again ladies!!
mr.archuleta had come out n said that no one was coming out but we hung around anyways. after idk how long we suddenly heard screaming n saw jason n the rest of the idols come out. jason came by where we were n i said, "can i take a pic with u?" but he glanced back n walked towards the dreadheads. he went around but he TOTALLY came back. he said "i said i was gonna take a pic over here". it was so cute. he tried taking a pic of me n my friends lil sister with him but the cam was too zoomed in. jason touched my camera!! GASP. lol. my friend was able to get a good pic with him tho. it was so nice to see how much he is dedicated to his fans even tho the security ppl to get inside. i actually think he was the last one in.
...
but i think i fell in love with jason all over again. lol. somewhere over the rainbow ALMOST made me cry. that song just fills me with hope when im down n when jason sings it, it makes me more hopeful n emotional. he truly is just wow. theres no words.
david&david were amazing as always. altho, i felt cook was a lil arrogant, pompous... (i got a warning for the last word i put here) lil archie was a total sweetie.
...
jeff archuleta came out n said jason wudnt be coming out cuz he was exhausted. but for me that was ok since i had met him earlier on. i loved all the idols. they rly are a talented group of ppl. altho, i am VERY disappoiinted in Cook. we were told that he hardly ever comes out after concerts to greet the fans. n earlier when all the idols came out, all he did was run around so we cud see him. he didnt even stop. like, are u serious?? ur fans voted for u like mad n u dont even stop to say hi?! still love his music but like i said, very disappointed. my friend is a mejor cook fan n she was so disappointed n depressed with his attitude. but now jason has become one of her favorites now since he was so nice n humble n devoted to his fans.
mr.archuleta said it was just that some ppl were more commited than others. he didnt mention names but we got wat it meant. mr.archuleta is SO nice. i simply cannot believe all the rumors flying around about him.
but yea, thats my experience. i cant wait to see jason again. hopefully he'll go on tour on his own. preferably in smaller arenas so that theres more interaction with the fans. he better come back to b-more!!
Alex!!! Thanks for sharing! I know what you mean about falling in love with Jason all over again! I felt that too with that exact way of describing it! I know how you feel about Jason touching your camera! ;D we are all so conected with these feelings is so great to share them! He is the best, isn't it? So dedicated and caring and loving!
I understan 100% what you mean about David Cook
and about Jeff Archuleta! 8)
We want more Jasonnn!!!!!!
Hugs!!!
#####################Title: Re: 12th Aug: Baltimore, MD
Post by: LindaRas on August 13, 2008, 11:12:33 PM
mindlessnabused, thanks for posting your pics of Jason - they're so beautiful & I can't believe how close you were!! Lucky you!!
I'm so glad you got a chance to meet Jason too! I met him at the Albany NY show last week, so I know that's an experience you'll never forget!!
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Post by: elel on August 14, 2008, 12:40:21 AM
mindlessnabused, thanks for the story and the amazing pictures, so lucky to get that close with jason
caitlin so sorry you didnt get to meet jason before and after---well at least you watched him singing live..
about cook---(why does suddenly his 'Time of My Life' playing in the radio...??) i feel sorry for him about his circumstances and ppl throwing things at him (why would anyone do that??). i feel for him and for his dissapointed fans. jason fans are lucky then!
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Post by: MyBlueEyedBoy on August 14, 2008, 05:52:54 AM
Tuesday was absolutely amazing! My friend, Roberta, and I arived around 11am and the first ppl we met were Suze and her beautiful daughter. Shortly after, Lynne arrived followed by Jessica and her very sweet mom. We had a great time talknig and getting to know each other while waiting for our favorite blue eyed boy! By 1, the rest of our4 group had shown up and we were able to sign the cards for Jason(Thanx Laura!) We were all geting quite anxious and every time a door opened, we would scream thinking it was Jason coming out LOL Around 2:45,Brooke and Kristy came out. Brooke is an absolute beauty and ever so sweet. I got her autograph. I'm not a fan of Kristy's, but I did snap a few pics...and then we asked her when Jason was coming! After that, we waited and waited but no one came out. They started parking cars in front of all of the fans and it was getting very upsetting that we had waited there for nothing.
Suddenly, the girl next to us, an Archie fan, saw Mr. Archuletta and began screaming for him to come over. When he found out how long we had been waiting and that no one had been able to tell us anything, he began making calls. Alas, it was not to be. Jason and company couldn't come out. Dadchuletta was so kind and took our presents and cards and was adamant he would deliver them dfor us.
As Lynne, Roberta and I began to leave, POPTARTS stopped us to take our picture. Just as we finished we heard screaming and OMG!!!! I almost lost it! All of the idols came pouring out of the doors. DC came running around high fiving everyone, Michael Johns shook hands and signed some autographs. Ramiele is absolutely adorable! Carly stood and talked to us for a couple of minutes and was signing away and taking pics. Lynne and I were holding our signs high for Jason and screaming away. Syesha actually had to duck under lynne's poster and move around mine. I WISH I had gotten a picture of Lynne's face when Sy got in the way!!! It was priceless!
Then, Jason was right there with us! I was not in any way prepared for just how gorgeous he is in person and his charisma just oozes! I got the biggest strongest hug from him(and I got to play with his dreads!) and then he signed my shirt. He was all smiles with us and really took the time meet each and everyone of his fans. The security was practically dragging him back inside. He was the last one out there.
After that, "MommaLynne", Bert and I went to dinner and had a great time reliving our Jason moment. Mom and I had permagrins the rest of the evening.
We got to the arena just in time and the concert was great.I had excellent seats! I really enjoyed Ramielle, MJ and Carly. I got into a fight with a security guard who kept getting his fat head into all my pictures. Seriously, this guy kept blocking my view EVERY TIME I went to take a good pic. Mom was to the rescue tho and snatched my camera up so she could get me some wonderful pics of Jason up close.
When Jason came out, he seemed to have the loudest screams and cheers thus far. All I can say is AAAAAAAMMMMMMMMAAAAAAAAAAZZZZZZZZZZZZINNNG!!!! He blew me away with his performance. I almost started to cry during SOTR. H just looked like he was born to perform and he was so at ease up there. Truly a perfect scene.
Once Jason was finished, I was done. I don't care for Syesha and while I like the David's, my favorites had all performed. I was hoping for a great spot outside so I wandered out there and made friends with some security guys. I had a great spot for autographs. Unfortunately, when the crowds came out, it became a madhouse and I was squished and shoved and was surrounded by some pretty rude fans...definitely not DHs! I was able to see Jessica,Lynne and Ellen one last time so I said my goodbyes and we headed home.
It was truly a pleasure to be among such wonderful ladies and MOMMA, THANK YOU for everything!
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Post by: lfcc on August 14, 2008, 06:56:57 AM
It was fantastic meeting everyone at the show. I got there around 1pm and had fun talking with Ellen and her daughter, Lynne, Jill Jesicca and all the DHs. There were some beautiful DH posters there. As I said earlier, I missed Jason by about 5 minutes when Ellen her daughter and I went to join my Dh for dinner. I don't blame Dadchuletta at all, I think he made a very nice effort to see why the idols weren't coming out. I blame my husband who had the nerve to be hungry after standing outside for hours--LOL!! Ellen, I am still kicking myself too and very happy and envious (to be truthful) of everyone who has had the opportunity to meet Jason! When you first told me I thought you were kidding. Then I was in a state of denial until I saw Lynne's pics. I was getting a little angry at DH as I was looking at her pics, but knew that was completely ignorant of me.
I enjoyed the show. Jason and Brooke were my favs because I like their styles the best. But, really almost eveyone did a good job. I was with Jesicca during Jason's set. We were so close, and I saw him smile at Jessica when he was walking around a little during daydream.
I didn't stay afterwards because DH wanted to go home and there were so many people out there. BTW, never found glasses. I love everyones pics-they look professional!
I have some pics, but don't know how to post them. I will have to look into this photobucket stuff. Never had done that.