MissRose' date='Jun 19th 2010, 7:31 AM
Yes, I've had a few hours of sleep, but now my mind is decently calm after a whole day of events.
I got to the venue Friday morning around 6am, and got my number. From what I was told, yes a good many of the early arrivals would be right against the barriers, but that didn't happen, more on that later.
I did talk to many fans in line including 2 fans who were sisters & they brought 2 young teen girls who were absolutely beautiful & their mother who was also a fan.
I did tweet a few times in line and texted to a great friend of mine, and she was responsible for my glamversion over a year ago. She would also get to listen in via my phone too, and I am sure she was just as excited as I am.
I did get a glimpse of both Allison and Orianthi before the show. Allison did speak to a few fans, but the poor girl looked so tired so I respected her privacy & didn't snap a pic of her, or ask for an autograph. Orianthi, we saw her on the other side of the road going to get some food, and she & her band waved to us & smiled.
One of the young fans that was next to me in did text picture the pic of Adam in his track suit bottoms waving near the buses after she waited 2 hours in the sun. I can't recall her name, my apologies as I can be bad with names. I do thank her for sharing and her mother for granting permission for it to be shared with me then tweeted for others to see.
For a while, the numbers system was honored unofficially by security and fans. Then around 7 or so, the handicapped line form, and we were all assured that they will be in a separate area and away from the barriers. Many of them had guests with them, and we were told that their guests were to stay with them in that area as most of those who had a handicapped/disabled guest did not queue like the able bodied. I respect that the handicapped/disabled be able to see but the seating arrangements for them were not good for both them and fans that were not disabled. I had a lady in a wheelchair near me that pushed me and a few others around quite a bit during the show, and a few in her party were equally rude towards the section for the non handicapped. I have no issues with the handicapped as a good friend of mine has walking issues, but she treats all with respect no matter where she is, and doesn't use her handicap as an excuse for being rude to others.
I was having problems standing, and was anticipating being able to lean against a barrier for the whole show, but that wasn't to be alot of that as I was lucky to have 1 hand on a barrier periodically. Today, my back and feet are paying me back big time for that. My ears unplugged themselves walking from the venue to the parking garage.
Several people tried to push their way to the front in the VIP line, but many of us told them off and/or told security, and made sure they didn't get through. I figured if I made the sacrifice to get up early and queue, I am entitled to a better view, and if they didn't do what I did and so many others, too bad for them. Harsh perhaps, but true.
Yes, the camera police were out in full force. I didn't risk pulling mine out out of my purse, and I know I could've managed great shots at times as I've gotten some nice shots at other shows of other artists. My camera is worth too much to me, and I will wait till Chesaning as they don't have issues there to attempt photography.
My great friend got to listen to Adam's segment as I let her know that I'd rather make sure she heard that just in case my phone ran out of charge after texting and tweeting and internet surfing during the day. I am sure she enjoyed it immensely.
I don't have the set lists for Allison and Orianthi, but I was pleasantly surprised as both girls rocked the stage very well. One of the better sets of opening acts I've encountered at any concert.
Adam came on stage after a remix of FYE was played. From start to finish, the show was very entertaining and rocked. I smiled and did my best not to go THUD especially with some of the most excellent views I managed to see: chest hair, tummy, tongue, freckles on his arm, tons of glitter, the amazing costumes, the leather pants, and the bare feet with black polish. The background graphics and lighting fit the show well from start to finish too. He truly knows how to entertain and can sing damn well compared some of the manufactured pop stars that would never be able to pull off acoustic style segments like MW, WLL, & WWFM.
I will have to search out the playlist for the show. But it was hard to pick just one highlight as the show was full of them. Especially the encore, when he could've killed us with "Mad World" and one of my personal faves "Whole Lotta Love". WLL :devil: the views I was having at times, lets say I can't post them here :whistling: but those who know my dirty mind know exactly what I am referring to.
Yes Adam, you made me wanna listen to music again, and thank you for being their for our entertainment even though the camera police were in full force. See you live in Chesaning on July 12. :hug: :thumbs:
I have a few pics outside venue but nothing inside due the strictness of the no camera rule. So much for me trying to get a pic. Yes there were people getting told off, and thrown out for using them to capture memories for themselves and others.
is directed to the venue for the rule not to the fans who attempted to get pics.
Roll on July 12, Chesaning showboat, where I have a guaranteed seat, and a better chance to get pics as the seating is stadium style for better views.