Oh yes I was one of those cars waiting to get into the parking garage after the 911 call LOL>

Check out this concert review from the April 1st Cleveland Concert

http://whysoblu.com/?p=6992

Daughtry Rocks Out Live

April 3rd, 2010 by Gregg Senko

This past April 1st was no fool’s day, as rocker Chris Daughtry and company were in Cleveland performing in front of a capacity crowd. I’m still utterly dumbfounded when I mention Daughtry’s name (referring to either the man himself or his band’s namesake) and I still get retorts of “I don’t know” or “I don’t watch American Idol.” I wasn’t alive during the late 1700’s but I still know who George Washington is. My point is, I don’t watch the show either, but somehow through the magic of reading or some other kind of awareness, I know who the guy is.
The former Idol contestant wowed television audiences across the States and then shocked them as the likely favorite was eliminated prematurely and finished the season in fourth place. That season’s winner, Taylor Hicks, has nearly fallen off everyone’s radar (though he currently tours with Grease) while Daughtry is now part of a musical ensemble that’s front and center in the rock n’ roll genre. It just goes to show that winning isn’t everything.

The evening’s plan was two opening acts, the first of which was a band called Cavo. Before April 1st, I knew nothing of this band. Heck, I never even heard of them before, and as opening acts go, I’ve seen a whole lot more bad than good. Cavo was the latter. The band’s fluid, solid sound was enough for me to end a discussion in the venue’s concourse so I could grab my seat and catch this impressive group. The St. Louis-based band provided a rhythmically entertaining performance though it was short-lived… such is the case with the limited time given for an opener. While they have been labeled as a hard rock band, I would have to drop the ‘hard’ and just call them what they are; a rock band. That’s no knock against them. It’s just calling a duck a duck. By no means does it diminish their level of talent. After all, I plan on buying their album before the weekend is over.

The second act of the night was the more widely known Lifehouse. Their lead singer, L.A. native Jason Wade, provides the vocal delivery through the band’s more mellow tunes like ‘Broken’, to the quicker ‘Hanging By a Moment’ to the more rockin’ ‘Here Today Gone Tomorrow’ off their new album Smoke and Mirrors. Lifehouse, for the most part, is what I tended to think of as a mild rock band with admirable success. Although, I was a bit off on the mild part as this band really hammered home some of their tunes on stage. Wade even took a moment between songs to address the Cleveland audience and express his fandom for Cavalier superstar LeBron James, hoping he remains with the team after this season. That says a lot coming from a Laker guy!

Then came the evening’s headliner; Daughtry. A massive white sheet shrouded the stage in secrecy as it stretched from floor to ceiling. The theme from Tim Burton’s 1989 Batman blockbuster filled the air as lights danced about behind the curtain. As four silhouettes became visible, the crowd erupted with a verbal resonance derived from their adrenaline-laced anticipation. The massive curtain dropped as the band simultaneously initiated their set with an explosive intro. As lead singer Chris Daughtry unleashed his music into the mic, he rocked its stand in rhythm with the song and it became obvious that this guy must be a big Batman fan. The stand’s base was the Batman logo. Hey I want one and I can’t even sing.

The band played radio favorites such as ‘Feels Like Tonight’, ‘No Surprise’, and a very slightly altered version of ‘It’s Not Over’. For me, I’ve always enjoyed the band’s sound but for whatever reason, never made a run to the store to buy their albums. That has changed as of today. Concerts are the perfect opportunity to hear all of what a band has to offer and in Daughtry’s case, hard rock tunes such as ‘You Don’t Belong’ and the ballad ‘September’ perked my ears to music I could feel. It’s got substance. It’s got drive. It even gets a little angry at times and for all that, I am onboard.

The band even covered Phil Collins’ ‘In the Air Tonight’ along with Billy Idol’s ‘Rebel Yell’; both of which received rousing approval from the audience. During their encore, there was a highlight of the band’s bassist, Josh Paul and the unreal talent and stage presence he brings to the table. Before it was all over, even Lifehouse’s Jason Wade joined Chris Daughtry as the two shared the stage in a crowd-pleasing dual-performance. The light display that accompanies the band’s sound is nothing short of luminescent brilliance and Chris Daughtry closed the evening by thanking all the fans for spending their hard-earned money on coming to see them. That says a lot about that guy and for $39 a ticket (not including the ludicrous $11.65 Ticketbastard, I mean Ticketmaster fee), it was three top shelf performances for a great price.

The next time Daughtry comes to your area, I highly recommend grabbing a few tickets to the show. People are so quick to dismiss the band without hearing their work once they are aware of Chris Daughtry’s association with American Idol. Give me a break. It goes along with the old adage, “don’t judge a book by its cover.” Daughtry delivers a high energy performance that is one wicked treat for the eyes and ears. As far as live performances go, this one was in my top ten of all time.

Show was great!! Not as good as the Grog Shop March 14th 2007, but was still happy i got to go!!! Some how i un-enrolled myself from the newsletter, so i never got the password, but had lowerlevel 2nd row... not bad! Lifehouse coming back on to sing "home" was great!!

Was that reviewer even at the concert?

AWESOME Show in Cleveland last night! Loved the version of Rebel Yell! You guys always put on a great show! Just downloaded the new EP after hearing On the Inside last night. It was great to see you Lisa and Chrissie! Can't believe we had to call 911 to get out of the parking garage. LOL!

Review from this guy not that great, but pics are worth it. What does this guy know, he isn't a DAUGHTRY fan!!

We love our guys!!! Set list included at end of review.

http://www.cleveland.com/popmusic/index.ssf/2010/04/daughtry_comes_up_sh...

comin from ny!!
i know the box office is open til 8 ....hopefully they have somethinggg left for me & my budd when we get there :/
any other help ..... or chats
text my phone!!! 5859810024 -names ashley
have funn tonght everyone!!!!!!!!!

Just checked the Cavs are not playing tonight.
Anyone know if cameras are allowed?

show in penn state was sooo awesome last night ...
a friend && i are thinkn bout drivin overr for this show tnight....
we have NO TICKETS
hoping mayb 2 fig something out when we get there....
or idk hahaha

any help is APPRECIATEDD
5859810024<---if any1 has any advice
THANKX!

The info for Cleveland is up on the VIP site http://daughtryvip.com/news/9201 . They're no longer emailing the information.

has everyone who bought a vip ticket gotten the time for the soundcheck, etc for the Cleveland show? I still haven't gotten mine and the last time I went I had my info 24 hrs before the show....

WOOHOO
im gonna try and sneak out as EARLY as i can..
I need to research this wolstein center i havent been there in YEARS
there isnt a cavs game is there?

Apryl,
I'm driving in by myself and meeting Lisa at the hotel at 6:00
Woo hoo!
Where are you sitting?

Chrissie and Lisa!!!!!

YAY! Everyone worked it out!!!!! See you girls there! One more day!!

Apryl,
I GOT YOUR TEXT!
I am going and Lisa too!!!
See you there!!!
Chrissie

LOL
YES APRYL but its all good....
I got one
I will be lucky to make it in time for CAVO but i will be there.

Lisa! Did you decide to go?

James,
I just check there are 26 left but they will take them down very , very, soon. Off to the side of there are the details..you get a lot for the money! You don't get "backstage" you get to meet the band...go to soundcheck and some really cool stuff..as well as a picture with the guys..worth every penny!!

Good Luck!

~Steph

James,
Here is the link , not sure if it's too late or if they are sold out!! HURRY HURRY!!! You won't regret it ...it's a great experience!!

http://www.daughtryvip.com/

~Steph

Does anyone know how to get VIP backstage passes to Daughtry in Cleveland?

Lookin for just 1 ticket...anyone got an extra??

if any1 has ANY extra tix i can buy off them...
PM ME PLEASEEE
thankkxx!!

YAY! I got tickets for Cleveland! See ya all on April 1 !!!!!

Looking for good seats for Cleveland, Any one have any extra? PM me if you do.

all the good searts are sold??? All I can find is the upperdeck.

OMG!!!!!!!!! We have tickets and we are V.I.P!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am sooooo excited and can't wait.........

Woo Hoo I can't wait