5.25.12 KRZ Summer Smash Concert Thread

Twitpic gallery from WB

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from the 22nd row

EPIC SHOW LAST NIGHT!

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I was quite lucky to be able to go to Wilkes-Barre, because we had a 4 day weekend planned and when that concert date came through my husband had to listen to his wife whining how Adam does so many concerts in my neck of the woods, but somehow I always manage to be out of town for them and I have missed many. I was in WB two years ago, but missed all the rest. So, nice and understanding husband as I have got, we ended up shortening our trip to three days and I was able to go to WB and so now I owe him big time - lol. We are leaving for long weekend, this morning, so I am posting this and will then read all the rest, when I return.

I got away late, arrived at Rodano’s only around six and found a crowd of 40 folks with mostly empty plates chatting away and having a great time. I decided to join the socializing, there were no seats anyway and the waitress was busy/frantic/ tad too overwhelmed to remember my drink anyhow or she served it somebody else, I don’t know. I decided then, that I would bag one or two opening acts, rather meet folks now, eat a quick bite after everyone had left, take a moment to absorb all the impressions I got from so many folks who I have known since over 2 years from the internet, but never me in person. I got to meet Q3 and Jazzrocks and Taumbu, Jesslala, Feetalive, barbaraindallas, TerriJo, the wonderful Mayumi who had splendidly organized the place for us, bamafan, needacoke, mangocat and Hoopla. Met all within one hour and I hope I am not forgetting anyone right now…it was a delight meeting you all, what a wonderful group of people to be privileged to know.

After my ‘quiet’ (Rodano’s is lots of things, but quiet is not one of them) quick dinner and one walk around the square, (WB is a great small down, the beauty of its central square was slightly diminished by some car show that happened there (yup, Adam was not the only hot rod in town that night), but it’s still an old style American town that has a lively and friendly downtown district, with shops (even an old fashioned music store) and places to hang and all the good stuff you would like a downtown to have, but usually cannot find in America. Anyhow, I finally made my way to the Kirby Center, where I listened to the third opening act, which was in fact really good. Very enjoyable indeed.

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Anyhow, the place exploded in screams and celebration when Adam came on stage and pretty much did not stop celebrating for the next 45 minutes. This was home, Adam seems to enjoy WB, it is his third time back, the crowd was I’d say 80 % Glamberts from out of town and 20 % locals who stood out because they were dressed in normal summer wear and also because they were not familiar with every song or every little part of Adam’s act like the rest of us. But everyone had a great time.

Adam looked gorgeous, almost surreal, he has a glow about him that is just out of this world, there is no other way to put it. A star, a bright shining star. He wore a white and dark striped shirt, which is a look I have always loved on him, blue jacket and pants matching the dark stripes, wolf hair, just a great look for him and he was otherwise not heavily accessorized, just his gloves and black nail polish and black earrings that’s all. He looked stunning!

He sang pretty much the same songs from the radio shows, plus chokehold thrown in, so all the faster paced ones, after all this was a radio show.

Trespassing
KI
Shady
WWFM
Chokehold
Naked Love
Broken English
NCOE
Cuckoo

Not sure whether I got the sequence right, but I think this is a complete list. I hope I did not miss something here – lol.

The band felt tight and looked great, the back-up singers sang in tune and sounded great. Ashley even smiled a few times, there was a bit of playful Tommy interaction and Adam handed over to Brian and he got to cheer on the crowd once. Adam is just so good at acknowledging everyone’s contribution and pulling everyone in.

The only observation I want to make is that where I stood, which was 7 rows away from one of the speakers, the electronic wall of sound was overwhelming the instrumentalists, in my area it even sometimes drowned out Adam, but obviously I can see from the videos that this was more my location than the overall impression. Yet, I was not right next to the speaker, so there was a whole area that must have felt that way.

Obviously, that would be a problem of the venue and not Adam, but I think, if that “wall of sound” could be broken up a bit with a bit more dynamic (louder or more subdued, rather than louder all the time) and also if the instrumentalists could receive pockets where they are allowed to shine, it would add to the variety and overall value of the show, independent of location. In my area the electronic sound-bed was so overwhelming that I could hardly hear Tommy’s guitar solo and I certainly could not hear, when during cuckoo he was introduced and got a moment to play his instrument. The base and the keys were not that distinguished either and usually got lost. Drums and backup singers did come through though, loud and clear, so the mix was not optimal. So, this is an area to work on still, but obviously, the concert as it sounded from other locations needs to be looked rather than my specific situation, when evaluating that balance, but I do think there is a need for more dynamic variation.

Finally, I really think that Adam saw this concert as his BB#1 celebration with his Glamily, the on stage and off stage one. He got such a great reception, I had tears in my eyes in happiness for him. And the crowd certainly gave him all they got. I heard from somebody outside that the show sold out after all, which is great news, I was not able to resell my extra ticket, perhaps did not try hard enough prior to the concert, but it certainly looked like a full house to me.

What a wonderful night! Adam loves to perform these songs, and yesterday was a party to be had and that is what Adam threw. A big old party for his fans. His wailing was off the charts, his voice impeccable, his sound beautiful.

A banquet of riches! I am so grateful to be allowed to be part of it.

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I left right after the concert and drove home, so did not stay for autographs or such, but others surely can report from that.

Cheers and with that I now will start heading to the beach and will read about everything others had to say when I come back. Happy Memorial Day weekend everyone. Stay safe!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=vO4OP0TdUek



Adam Lambert - Naked Love - 98.5 KRZ Summer Smash, Wilkes-Barre, PA 5/25/12

Published on May 26, 2012 by Jesha84
Adam Lambert performs "Naked Love" at the 98.5 KRZ Summer Smash at the FM Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre, PA. 5/25/12

ATopper (crazyoldgal) hug at 2:24!