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Post by Q3 on Dec 20, 2013 22:28:10 GMT -5
Adam was well-received in Salt Lake City when the Idol tour came here in 2009. I wasn't there--I really dislike big arenas and stadiums to see music and I had faith that I'd get to see just Adam someday, which I did!--but the review of the show in the Salt Lake paper indicated that Adam was clearly the big draw. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ I was so happy I got to see Adam in the Idol tour when it hit SLC. I was wondering how he would be received in the home town of Megan Joy. Before the show began, they displayed the images of the different idols on the screens around the arena. Every time Adam's face appeared there were loud cheers. I read that this happened in other arenas, too. When Megan Joy came on stage, the audience did a low energy round of applause. I was so embarrassed for her. She deserved a little more than that. I heard somewhere, I am thinking it was an early interview with Adam, that he was encouraged by her to tone down his act a little in Mormonville. When Danny Goeke left the stage, the audience almost as one, stood up, and stayed standing until Kris made everyone want to sit down again. The arena was on their feet and LOUD for all of Adam's performance. It was almost like being hypnotized. It was so wonderful, Adam did so well. But it was toned down, no real sexy moves and his singing was a bit less free, but he was the best of the night, hands down. I have seen at least two other Idol tours that have come through Utah, but never saw the audience react they way they did with Adam. I also saw him in Denver, on a day that was 102+ degrees. He burned the house down! Adam was great! But I would almost say the SLC audience was better. : ) YEA for Utah and marriage equality. I bet the judge's decision will be hotly appealed, but it is just a matter of when, not if, for marriage equality to be the law of the land. Murly, I agree, today I am not ashamed of this state. *** Sorry my comment are right on the edge of Murly's. I don't comment often and I can't figure out where to write. Thanks for posting. I could write almost the same thing about Memphis. Before the concert, every time they showed Adam's picture on the big screen cheers erupted. > Since Memphis is across the river from Arkansas, I was surprised by how many Adam fans there were in the audience -- about half. Then as soon as Danny finished everyone stood up (except for a small group of Kris' family and fans on the floor) and stayed standing until Kris took the stage. I have never seen anything quite like it. |
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Post by jean1010 on Dec 20, 2013 22:43:13 GMT -5
I remember watching a news cast from SLC on the first night of the Idol tour. Two young female news ladies, one of whom had interviewed the Idols earlier, got all fan girly. The non interviewer asked excitedly "Did you get to talk to Adam?" The other one smiled and said something like "wait and see" very smugly. None of the other Idols were part of this exchange. It was so obvious who these girls thought was the sexy star of the tour.
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Post by nica575 on Dec 20, 2013 22:52:21 GMT -5
I was so happy I got to see Adam in the Idol tour when it hit SLC. I was wondering how he would be received in the home town of Megan Joy. Before the show began, they displayed the images of the different idols on the screens around the arena. Every time Adam's face appeared there were loud cheers. I read that this happened in other arenas, too. When Megan Joy came on stage, the audience did a low energy round of applause. I was so embarrassed for her. She deserved a little more than that. I heard somewhere, I am thinking it was an early interview with Adam, that he was encouraged by her to tone down his act a little in Mormonville. When Danny Goeke left the stage, the audience almost as one, stood up, and stayed standing until Kris made everyone want to sit down again. The arena was on their feet and LOUD for all of Adam's performance. It was almost like being hypnotized. It was so wonderful, Adam did so well. But it was toned down, no real sexy moves and his singing was a bit less free, but he was the best of the night, hands down. I have seen at least two other Idol tours that have come through Utah, but never saw the audience react they way they did with Adam. I also saw him in Denver, on a day that was 102+ degrees. He burned the house down! Adam was great! But I would almost say the SLC audience was better. : ) YEA for Utah and marriage equality. I bet the judge's decision will be hotly appealed, but it is just a matter of when, not if, for marriage equality to be the law of the land. Murly, I agree, today I am not ashamed of this state. *** Sorry my comment are right on the edge of Murly's. I don't comment often and I can't figure out where to write. Thanks for posting. I could write almost the same thing about Memphis. Before the concert, every time they showed Adam's picture on the big screen cheers erupted. > Since Memphis is across the river from Arkansas, I was surprised by how many Adam fans there were in the audience -- about half. Then as soon as Danny finished everyone stood up (except for a small group of Kris' family and fans on the floor) and stayed standing until Kris took the stage. I have never seen anything quite like it. I was at the Newark concert. The noise level and the level of excitement when Adam was about to come on reached the level that I could not even imagine... It was overwhelming....I lost my hearing for a min and I remember being seriously afraid I'd miss him singing ... and then I was in a totally different space , floating somewhere in the PF atmosphere....listening to Adam. And then KA came on and I was back in the Newark arena, sitting down. and then there was RMT... another out of body experience but of a different kind. For me RMT can not be beaten, not even by the master himself. I consider myself blessed to have been there... |
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Post by suzie12 on Dec 20, 2013 23:06:30 GMT -5
This totally cracked me up! brought back memories of the idol tour and seeing adam come out after the show at one of the PA stops. all I could think of was how beautiful and calm he was in person.
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Post by 4Ms on Dec 20, 2013 23:16:39 GMT -5
Review: American Idols Live!blogs.mercurynews.com/aei/2009/07/12/review-american-idols-live/atop.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=idolpreformances&thread=590&page=1#144185Posted by Jim Harrington on July 12th, 2009 at 2:38 am | Categorized as Concerts | Tagged as Adam Lambert, American Idol, American Idols Live, Kris Allen, Oracle Arena (Oakland CA) By Jim Harrington The “American Idols Live! Tour 2009” features nine vocalists not named Adam Lambert and one that is.The latter is the person who matters; at least that’s what Bay Area “Idol” watchers have told me repeatedly over the last few months. Of course, some of those same people said that past winners Taylor Hicks and Ruben Studdard would maintain lengthy, high-profile careers in the music industry. I’ll be sure to pass those words on to Hicks and Studdard when I see them performing at some future county fair. The thing is, however, those viewers may just be right this time around. The one thing that was blatantly evident from watching Saturday’s “Idols” show at the Oracle Arena in Oakland _ one of three tour stops over the weekend in Northern California _ is that the 27-year-old Lambert is a bona-fide star. No matter what a person thinks of Lambert’s overtly dramatic vocal style _ I, for one, find it more than a tad nauseating _ it’s still nearly impossible to deny his almost limitless potential. Indeed, just how the singer goes about trying to make good on all that promise should make for one of pop culture’s most fascinating storylines over the next few years. Unfortunately, the rest of the top 10 finalists that performed on this night weren’t nearly as interesting as Lambert. That definitely included Kris Allen _ who, many have apparently forgotten by now, actually ended up besting Lambert to win the title of “American Idol” 2009. Whatever the voting public saw in this “average Joe” vocalist _ who comes across as a blander version of John Mayer, if indeed that’s even possible _ certainly didn’t translate at Oracle. Overall, the show was a snoozer, much more boring than the 2008 version. This tour simply lacks the Vegas-style razzmatazz of earlier “Idol” treks. It was designed to be a straight-forward affair, one that shuns all the fun stuff like wild wardrobe changes, theatrical elements and thematic musical skits in favor of strictly spotlighting the vocalists’ raw talent. As it turned out, there wasn’t much worth spotlighting. The Idols appeared in reverse order of how they finished, starting at 10th place with Michael Sarver and ending with Allen. The bottom six were pretty weak, but they did serve a purpose _ they set the bar so low that the big guns had no trouble clearing it. The first singer to really connect with the crowd was fourth place finisher Allison Iraheta, a 17-year-old Ashlee Simpson wannabe that delivered Radio Disney-appropriate versions of such rockers as Pink’s “So What” and Heart’s “Barracuda.” She was followed by Danny Gokey, who has a nicely scratchy and soulful voice, but who also lacks any type of real presence onstage. Next up was the man that seemingly every one in the three-quarter-full house had been waiting for: Lambert. The crowd went bonkers when the goth-rock Idol, recently featured on a cover of Rolling Stone magazine, appeared in his black leather outfit and began belting out Led Zeppelin’s “Whole Lotta Love.” He then turned his operatic voice, so ripe for the Broadway stage, on Muse’s “Starlight” and Tears for Fears’ “Mad World,” which turned out to be the two best songs of the night. The one major misstep of the set _ and the decision can’t be blamed on Lambert _ was when Iraheta was called out for an unbelievably hokey duet of Foghat’s “Slow Ride.” Yet, he recovered nicely by ending his set with a David Bowie medley. In direct comparison, Allen’s set felt absolutely anticlimactic as he moved through folksy pop renditions of such tunes as Kanye West’s “Heartless” and the Beatles’ “Hey Jude.” The show provided no clues to what might happen with the singer’s career – it still seems equally plausible that he might become the next John Mayer or that we will never hear from him again. Far be it from me to argue with the approximately 100 million voters who decided that Allen deserved the 2009 “Idol” crown. On this night, however, he was simply one of nine performers not named Adam Lambert.
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Post by Jablea on Dec 20, 2013 23:16:54 GMT -5
Miles Tougeaux @milestougeaux 1h Mormons worked to get samesexmarriage blocked in Calif for 4 years. Today it waltzed right in their own backyard. Poetic justice. #Utah Susie Fierce SusieFierce 1h @milestougeaux Brilliant. If only all that money could have been used for good instead of evil … But the Mormons did learn from all the money they spent in Calif. I think they got a good deal of backlash inside the church itself and when allowing gays in boy scouts came up again this year they were supportive of the rule change. Boy scouts is a big deal in Mormon communities so sometimes it takes holding your hand in the flame to learn that it's hot and to not do it again. Things are possibly changing inside the church. For instance Idaho has a Mormon running for governor as a Democrat. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 20, 2013 23:30:05 GMT -5
So beautiful - I am in awe of these tiny, tiny beauties and in the glories of deep space photography. You were so lucky to do this. |
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Post by 4Ms on Dec 20, 2013 23:35:32 GMT -5
American Idols Live Tour 2009 Review - Tampa, Floridam.voices.yahoo.com/american-idols-live-tour-2009-review-tampa-florida-3868250.htmlatop.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=idolpreformances&thread=590&page=1#14671 Published: Tue July 28th, 2009 By: Maxine Nelson Category: Music It would be a gross understatement to say this concert was actually an Adam Lambert concert with all the other Idols acting as warm-up and opening acts for him. You knew who the fans were when they kept showing up on the video screens the advertisement for the American Idols Live Tour. When they got to Adam Lambert the entire venue started screaming. It was shown at least 8-9 times, including intermission, and they screamed right on cue. Like someone said to me who was sitting in my row, "it's just a picture" (of Adam). My ears are still ringing from some fans sitting next to me who screamed when Adam came on for his set. That I will certainly get to later.
For now I will merely recap my impression of who I thought greatly improved after the show and who gave the better performances. Megan Joy actually worked the staged unlike being glued behind the microphone stand when she was on American Idol. Scott MacIntyre truly impressed me with his two songs. He had a great rapport with the crowd. I liked how Scott talked about the "high five" he got from Ryan Seacrest and the reaction from the media over it. My favorite part of all was his spot on imitation of Simon Cowell. Of course he was at the piano during the set. Being behind the piano and playing it is what Scott does best.
Lil Rounds may have gotten a lot of criticisms from the judges during her Idol journey, but she really got the crowd going. I loved her second song, especially the sing-a-long chorus. I was singing along to it as well. However, when she did her own dance number on Beyonce's "Put a Ring on It" the crowd went crazy. She was definitely on fire. Matt Giraud was the last finalist to perform before the 20-minute intermission. He opened with a song I really like "Hard to Handle" by The Black Crows. Towards the end of the song the piano comes up from a stage opening. Once it was leveled to the rest of the stage Matt starts doing his version of Jerry Lee Lewis at the piano.
After the intermission you could tell the crowd was anxiously anticipating the arrival of Adam Lambert on stage. Before that moment would arrive there were two more Idols to listen to. Allison rocked that stage with her ultimate rock sets just like she did consistently on American Idol. Next, Danny Gokey was on stage and he really was the consummate performer. He had an excellent rapport with the crowd, strong vocals as always, and moved all over the stage by going close to the edge to sing to the crowd one-on-one. However, I felt something was off with his vocals. At first I thought maybe it was the sound system. Whatever it was Danny pulled through and was passionate with all four of the songs he sang. He got rousing applause after each song.
Without further adieu the headliner, according to the majority of his fans in attendance at the St. Pete Times Forum, was Adam Lambert. There were two young girls sitting next to me who were screaming at the top of their lungs when Adam came on throughout his opening song "Whole Lotta Love". Afterwards, he slowed it down with "Starlight" by Muse and my favorite Adam Lambert song, "Mad World". Things kicked in once again with the audience when he and Allison took the stage with Foghat's "Slow Ride". Closing his set was the David Bowie medley. When he finished Adam descended on a platform that took him down from the stage. The crowd was a scream fest for a good solid minute.
Lastly, was Kris Allen with all of his five songs. He got a rousing amount of applause, but no where near as much as Danny and especially Adam. Kris isn't much for his original rapport, like the other Idols. Kris Allen is an amazing vocalist, not much of a performer though. The finale was a good way to bring back all the Idols to the stage one last time. Of course the crowd went crazy when Kris and Adam came up from the bottom of the stage to the top singing with the rest. Near the end I don't know if some of the Idols missed their cue on the closing song. It seemed a bit off key. Even though I did not get a review ticket for the concert I thought it was well worth the money I spent for a ticket. All the Idols each gave a superb performance. This was my first time seeing the American Idols live in concert. I hope you will see them at a city near you.
One last word.......when I got home from the venue I went to Twitter to read the reactions of the Idols from the Tampa show, which was positive. Danny Gokey reported his throat was hurting and it was his worst performance so far on tour. I knew something didn't feel right, but I had no idea it was his voice. Nevertheless, Danny gave a 110% in his show this evening.
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Post by nica575 on Dec 20, 2013 23:46:19 GMT -5
Thank you, 4Ms! It is fun to revisit the tour and see those reviews again...seems like yesterday on one hand and ages ago on the other....  |
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Post by 4Ms on Dec 20, 2013 23:50:59 GMT -5
American Idol 2009 Tour hits Memphis - Adam Lambert wins screaming contestKelly Keltner, Memphis Pop Culture Examiner July 28, 2009 www.examiner.com/pop-culture-in-memphis/american-idol-2009-tour-hits-memphis-adam-lambert-wins-screaming-contestatop.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=idolpreformances&thread=590&page=1#146297(Note to self: Just go ahead &highlight the whole thing. ) On July 26, the 2009 American Idol tour descended on Memphis. Memphis is no stranger to pop idols. After all, the first true pop idol, Elvis Presley, once called this city his home. People in this neck of the pop culture woods are quite used to seeing people emulate, worship and get downright loony over men in tight pants.
I should begin by saying: I don’t watch American Idol. Yes. I know. I’m the pop culture Examiner. But, honey, I’ve got to tell you: even we pop culture addicted individuals must take a break sometime. That being said, what you’re getting is a review of the American Idol tour through the eyes of someone who gets most of her American Idol knowledge through the news and one seriously addicted friend who makes watching the show unnecessary (ask me how many times I’ve heard Adam Lambert sing “Mad World” – just ask me!).
I knew I had stepped into the mouth of madness when I walked in and saw a woman wearing a shirt that was nothing but Adam Lambert’s eyeball. Not two eyeballs. Just one. And for the Glamberts out there: I don’t know which one it was. Do you guys and dolls have a preference? Because, if so, I’m sure it was that one.
The madness was only intensified anytime the jumbo-trons, guarding the stage like gargantuan monoliths, displayed the image of Adam Lambert. With each and every flash of his face, screams erupted throughout the crowd. At one point, they even replaced the top of his skull with an automobile. No matter. They still screamed.
The first half of the show, while entertaining at times, felt like it was more of a formality that was necessary to get to the second. “Get through these trials, kiddies, and I’ll show you the world!” While Idol contestants Anoop Desai and, Memphis native, Lil Rounds perked up the crowd (with a hefty dose of hometown love from the crowd), most of the audience remained seated throughout the first five’s performances. Almost as if they were waiting for something. Or someone.
After a 20 minute intermission (I didn’t realize concerts came with intermissions before this – were it not for the beers, arena smell and incessant screaming, I might have mistaken it for Broadway), the show was back on and it was obvious: this was what 90% of the people in attendance had paid for.
Allison Iraheta was first after the break and the crowd was instantly on their feet. While I think that Pink’s “So What” probably wasn’t the best fit for her, once she ditched the guitar and mic stand, she was more in her element and worked the stage as a performer should.
Danny Gokey was next. For the most part, the crowd rested through his set. Had I been Sookie Stackhouse, I’m certain I would have heard an overwhelming silent chorus of, “Adam’s next. When’s he coming out? OMG, where is he? Get out the way Danny Gokey! You might be blocking a shot of his hair tips!” Gokey seemed to stick out among the top five. His song choices clashed with the latter half of the show and took on an overwhelmingly Chicken Soup for the American Idol’s Soul feel.
His set ended and the air was nearly sucked out of the arena as almost every woman from age 2 – 98 took a preparatory breath as they awaited the appearance of the boy with the leather pants and guyliner. Looking back, those like me will remember the next moment as the moment that rendered their hearing less operative. Because as soon as the graphics appeared on the jumbo-trons indicating Adam’s arrival, the noise in the arena swelled to deafening roar. Imagine the sound that would occur if a thousand Robert Pattinsons were suddenly dropped into a swirling mass of schoolgirls and Twilight moms.
Adam’s set was less Billboard Pop 100 and more the cuts you’d find on the mp3 players of slightly more discerning music fans and wannabe hipsters (no offense intended: my MP3 player contains the discography of Bowie and Gary Jules’ Mad World, as well). He appropriately grinded across the stage, working the screaming crowd like a master puppeteer with him playing Jim Henson and thousands of female fans playing his Kermit.
You’re welcome.
It was easy to see how he won the title.
Oh wait. He didn’t? America’s top pop Idol, Kris Allen, closed out the countdown with some Bill Withers, Matchbox 20 and The Beatles. And while his set was enjoyable and all words to “Hey Jude” vocalized by the crowd in time with his own, I kept waiting for those other two rockers, Allison and Adam, to come back and appropriately close the show with a bang.
Luckily, they did – along with the other Idols who appeared before them.
The show itself was boppy and fun and, at times, even extremely enjoyable. Its enjoyment came from a mixture of some of the acts along with the reaction of the fans who have made this phenomenon what it is.
After watching the show, from the perspective of someone who showed up late to this party, I feel quite dubious as to how Adam Lambert was not the #1 Idol. Though, no doubt, he’s laughing all the way to the bank – so much that he’s more than likely tearing up, smudging his eyeliner and showing off the tracks of his tears (ask me how many times I’ve heard that one – ask me!).
Now, if you’ll excuse me, I need to make a quick Tweet to Adam Lambert. I need to make him an offer he can’t refuse. Bamafan and I were both wearing a shirt with Adam's eyeball on it at the Memphis concert '09. When we finally met in Jul '10 and discussed the Memphis concert, we had both thought all that time that the article was talking about "me". Now we have no idea which one of us it was, although I'm SURE it was ME.  
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