Hi Everybody!

I hope you are enjoying your summer!  I know I am!

Last night was the American Idol concert in my area, Ontario California.  As you would expect, it was crowded, loud and filled with screaming women.  Following the tradition of past concerts, before the show started a huge movie screen showed past Idol stars and American Idol information.  It was interesting that EVERY time Adam Lambert’s face hit that screen, the audience would scream.  This was my first American Idol concert in California, having seen all the others in Pennsylvania and the audience was a bit different.  There were a lot of older people here.  In PA, the audience was filled with teens and preteens.  I saw only one or two signs in the audience.  In PA, signs praising the fan’s favorite idol were everywhere.  I’m not sure if the reason for less kids was the price or not.  I paid A LOT for my seat in the 17th row.  But, one good thing was parking was free, so maybe it was written in to the ticket price.

The concert started out with the number 10 Idol–Michael Sarver.  He performed two songs.  His personality really comes across to the audience when he performs.  I liked the way he connected with various fans in the audience while he was singing.

Next up at number 9 was Megan Joy.  She’s a skinny, pretty, sexy girl.  I still don’t like her singing, but oh well.  She sang two songs as well.

Scott MacIntyre, number 8, rose up onto the stage from below with his piano.  He did a good job and his banter with the audience was fun.

Anoop Desai had the audience rockin’ and his dance moves had the girls screaming.  After each number you could hear the constant chant of “Anooooppppp”.  What can I say…he’s a cutie!  Anoop was the first to do three songs.

Lil Rounds sang next.  I wasn’t counting, but I’m pretty sure she performed one more song than the others.  The audience really seemed into her songs and I have to admit, I was surprised by their enthusiasm.  Don’t get me wrong, her performance was great.  I was just surpised at how much the audience seemed to be into her.

Notice I didn’t number Anoop and Lil Rounds.  If you remember from the show, both were eliminated the same night.

Matt Giraud was the last to perform in the first half of the concert.  He was eliminated at the number 5 position.  Of course, he performed with his piano.  He is amazing on the piano.  He’s quite the performer and everyone loved him.  His signature hat brought screams from the audience.

Before intermission, all the above performed together.  It was fun to see Matt Giraud and Scott McIntyre dual it out on matching grand pianos.

After a 10 minute intermission, the audience geared up for the final four.  By the way, during intermission, Ford holds a trivia contest that you can enter through your cell phone.  Winners get back stage passes.

First up in the second half, in the number 4 spot is Allison Iraheta.  Allison performed with her guitar and did an amazing job.  Her rendition of Janis Joplan’s “Cry Baby” was one of my favorites of the night.

Time for the final three.  Danny Gokey is on.  He was just as you saw him on the show.  Very personable and easy to love.  He sings a number called “I Wish” and talks about following your dreams no matter what the setbacks are, etc.  It’s very emotional and you can’t help but want to hug this guy.  Towards the end of his performance, you can just feel the excitement in the air as everyone prepares for who is next.

American Idol plays up Adam Lambert’s entrance.  The music and lights are loud and bright and the screaming makes it impossible to hear a thing!  Appearing in typical Adam attire, he immediately takes control of the stage and his audience.  No surpise there!  Adam does a David Bowie medley and when he sings “Fame” and flaunts his “Adam-ness” around the stage, frankly, my night was made!  LOL!  He performs with Allison and then too quickly he’s gone.

I was wondering how the audience would react to Kris Allen after Adam but everyone was just as pumped.  He starts out singing two numbers with his guitar and then moves on to the piano.  I prefer the piano over the guitar.  “Ain’t No Sunshine” is my favorite Kris Allen number and he didn’t dissappoint.  Another great number is when he sings “Hey Jude”.  My sister tells me that when she saw the concert, a number of people bailed during Kris’ performance–I guess to beat the traffic.  But, that didn’t happen in Ontario.  Everyone stayed until the end, probably because they knew that all the Idols would be out to do some more songs.  They did and it was good to hear them sing together and gave everyone a chance to take some pics of the entire group.

The whole concert runs about 3 hours or so.  My husband said it was the best Idol concert he had been to.  It’s hard for me to say that because I like certain performers from each year.  I know one thing, I will be an Adam Lambert fan for life!

See you next season…stay tuned Bloggergal1

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