Daughtry never fails to exceed expectations! The venue was a little strange..( a gym?), but they never missed a beat!
My favorite song of the night was when Chris added the cover of Whitesnake's "Still of the Night"..that song just brought the whole place alive for some reason!!
The guys were full of energy too and we got to see JP and Chris' new tats for the first time!
Thanks for an amazing concert that makes me look forward to the last two that I have in NC later this month!!

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Live, Laugh, Love,
Daughtry

As a teenager full of angst, I took heed to rock and roll, never mind sex and drugs. I spent most of my time banging my head to the astonishing depth of Led Zeppelin, the depressing tranquility of Kurt Cobain, the pure rawness of Guns and Roses, and the culminating riffs of Pink Floyd. I craved the thundering of the drums, percussive tone of the bass guitars, and the thought-provoking lyrics. Like most deaf people, I would spend countless of hours passionately trying to learn the lyrics, if I was lucky, they were printed on the insert. When the lyrics were not printed, I sought the soundless gum flapping renditions from my friends and the rare event of close captioning on MTV and VH1 music videos. I had a better chance of seeing Halley’s Comet. Then the mother lode entered my humble abode, the internet and I was formally introduced at a ripe age of sixteen. The world and the lyrics were at my fingertips. Finally, I was content because my lip-syncing ability exceeded my friends. I felt that I proved that I was no different from anyone else, but then again no one else spent hours listening to the same song repeatedly committing the words to memory. Rock and roll was my ultimate solace while my hormones were running amiss until the pleasant tone of guitars started to wither away from the melody.

Rock and roll never sounded the same. A proper analogy is that you could never look at a smashed mirror the same again after seeing countless of pleasing reflection. Rock and roll and all the esoteric elements slipped away. I hopelessly wondered from genre to genre discovering that I could hear mostly bass. At least I could still hear voices. When I heard Chris Daughtry’s voice for the first time on American Idol, I knew he was going to go places even after hearing that he was voted off. His voice had the passion and soulful resonance of successful rock and rollers before him. Just hear that kind of voice again stirred up of emotions that lied dormant for years. Then his voice and all others started fading from songs replaced by white noise. They began to fade from the telephone and the television. Eventually voices faded from people that were fifteen feet away, then ten, then two. Music was never heard, only felt the sensations from that point on.

The cochlear implant rescued me from a world of silence. Music returned better then ever and victory was ever so sweet. To celebrate, my wonderful and incredibly thoughtful friends surprised me with SECOND row tickets to see Chris Daughtry’s concert this past Friday! I have only been to one concert my entire life and it was horrible. This was simply breath taking and an absolutely amazing experience to hear. Daughtry intimately approached the microphone and began to serenade the audience that just so happens to include one happy bionic woman. His sultry voice possesses Herculean power that tickled every single electrode of mine that was happily downloading his every pitch. His dulcet tones are incredibly diverse, savory sweet that had the power to beat your heart to powerfully rockonian with a just a drop of southern comfort. He did an acoustic rendition of “All These Lives” that when I closed my eyes, I felt that he was sitting right next to me soulfully playing the guitar. His passionate performance brought the memories of jejune moments of the yesteryear. It was so surreal and captivating all at the same time.

When it was over, I left knowing that rock and roll was still very much alive.
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http://contradica.blogspot.com

As always, this show rocked. It was a little strange being in a gym, and a little uncomfortable sitting on bleachers but, hey for Daughtry it's all worth it.
I didn't care to much for the two opening bands, actually the second one was painful to sit through. But finally it was time.
I had good seats (side stage 116 second row) so I was able to see Chris before he made his entrance, pretty cool.
Chris wasn't feeling well but he still gave it his all and sounded great. He was pretty funny up there with his convo with the audience. Talking about the Grammy's and all...
And speaking of the crowd, it was very mixed, alot of families.
Anyway, the Band sounded phenominal!! They have grown so much as musicians and preformers in such a short time.
Well, I cut out in the middle of TABA (my fave, by the way) because I wanted it to be my turn to have an encounter (after 4 shows I had never had one, not that I ever tried, but you start to read about how almost everyone else has and you think Hey what about me) So I got my place right up against the baricade. After a long time JP came out and signed autograph and took pics with everyone. That was great he was sweet. And an even longer while later Chris came out and came over and started signing autographs, it was very nice of him to do considering how he felt and that it was freezing out. People were praising him and all he could do was whisper thank you (poor guy) I was like oh feel better, Blah Blah Blah, Rest your voice, Blab Blah... I was a complete muttering star struck fan. Then I nearly blinded the poor guy by snapping a pic right in his face as he was directly in front of me signing my ticket, I felt sooo bad, and apologized but I think he was thinking look at this crazy nut blinding me.
But I was very happy and I'm still obsessing over every detail. Thank you all for a great night.
And thanks to the girl next to me who was nice enough to take mine and JP's picture. I was by myself, I had brought my mother to the show but she opted to wait in the car as I stalked the tour bus.

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Daughtry "WUZ" here and so was I...
Irving Plaza 3/19/07
Nassau Coliseum 5/18/07
Palace Theatre 9/13/07
Prudential Center 11/4/07

AGAIN----Daughtry rocked the house!!!!!!! We had a 9 hour road trip and thought we were gonna be late, and ended up the show started at 8. we got there around 7:45..so we were sooo excited! DAY OF FIRE --- i absolutely love them!!! They played all new songs...so i didn't getta sing along with them, but still loved the show! Afterwards, I talked to Josh (the lead singer) and was like, loved the show but why not any of the old songs?? I said--I'll be at the concert tomorrow....he's like whats your fave song on there--i said hole in my hand..he said , i will try to sing it if not tomorrow, i'll sing it to you sometime. i was like ok..so then we go to Reading, PA for the show and he didn't sing hole in my hand, but he sang another song from the "black" cd...i was happy! i seen him after that show and was like, awesome--glad u sang a song i can sing along with-he said- i did it for u! lol...whether he did or not, it was an awesome show! ANYWHO-- back to Daughtry... I'm not even gonna talk about the other opening band--midway state. .....

I met wild4daughtry(roxanne) and her daughter at this show---they sat right beside us---glad to meet ya both after talkin on here! nice to meet fun daughtry fans! ...Chris said he was sick, but you couldn't tell at all! We had floor seats, but they weren't that close....towards the end, i went up to the front of the stage and got some water sprayed on me from Christopher...thats always fun!!! I love rockin' out w/them! anyways.........it was VERY nice of Chris to come out after the show....he was only out there for maybe 5 minutes at the most, and you could tell he didn't feel good. they were rushing him to hurry and get back on the bus... but he didn't HAVE to come out, and I think that was sweet that he did!!!
This is incredibly long and SORRY! hehe! ....oh yea, Chris did get a new tattoo and hopefully i'll be posting pictures up soon...

LOVE DAUGHTRY!!!!!!!!!!

This was my second show and it was absolutely incredible. I did not stay around long enough to meet Chris which sucks but it was still an amazing show. "Back to Me" is gonna be another hit i really hope it makes it on the next album. ATL acoustic version was so great and Chris you didn't sound like you were sick at all, you still sounded perfect. I love how you guys did walk the line, it brought me back to the idol days and it was really well done. I was so close I could see all of you perfectly and Chris I love the new tattoo it is amazing. Maybe next show I will actually get to meet you guys. Feel better Chris and happy birthday and happy holidays guys. YOU ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

I was blown away what could I say?..... DAUGHTRY totally rocked Tom's River. The show was simply AMAZING!!!! Loved it when you were really rocking out and loved it when you kicked it down a notch and did some acoustic songs, ATL literally had me a little teary eyed and I loved Back to Me, very haunting and full of emotion!

I can't believe how sweet all of you were in regards to coming out and taking pictures and signing autographs, it was so gracious of all of you since it felt like 10 below for God's sake!!! My feet were numb but I didn't care, I got to see all of you which totally made my night. It was so sweet of Chris and Brian to comment about the DAUGHTRY picture I drew, that really meant a lot to me, thanks guys. My friend Kathy was so impressed with how nice you all were to her two sons Tommy and Kevin, you made their year!!!!

Joey, thanks for the free hug and for giving the rest of the band my drawings, love ya!

Thanks JP for the autograph, I know you were freezing and wanted to get into the bus but you stopped for me and I appreciate it. I forgot to show you my sign, I did what you asked I added a Big Smile and A Pure Thought of Happiness to my Free Hugs sign. It read, This Jersey girl is sending Free Hugs, A big smile and a Thought of pure happiness, DAUGHTRY's way! This one girl stopped me to read it and said, "I don't get it." I told her it is a DAUGHTRY thing and laughed!

Josh, hope you don't mind that when you waved the girls over to you, I joined them to steal a pix. Forgot to get your autograph in all the frenzy
There is always next time, hopefully. Great job on Crazy train!

BTW Brian, you SO could be a model, loved the pose you gave the girls!!!!!!

Chris thank you so much for coming out even when you were sick. BTW in my star struck moment, I forgot to wish you a Happy Birthday and wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year!

THX SOOOO MUCH U GUYS 4 ANOTHER GR8 SHOW!!!!! I was there with 12 friends and family my niece and I worked our way down right in front of the stage it was awesome I think its safe to say you guys rocked south jersey better then Bruce ever has no disrespect to The Boss but Im not worried about the Grammys you guys better clear some space to display all 4 of them. Well Thx again for an awesome night and thx to JP for poseing for pics with us and Chris for the authographs we love you guys sooooo much and Im so mad I forgot to wish you guys a Happy Holiday and a Happy Birthday to you Chris, Omg I think Im still a lil Star struck!! Feel better soon Chris!!!!oxxoxoxoxox
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~Proud Mom of 3 yr old Daughtry Fan singing along word for word!!!~

Hershey, PA 7/14/07 , Toms River,NJ 12/07/07

I was there last night!!! I love you guys!! I can't wait to see you again!! The concert was fabulous!!! THANKS FOR A GREAT SHOW!!!

Tom's River fans had a great show. Aren't they all!!! Sorry to hear Chris isn't feeling well. Get well soon, Chris. Looking forward to the Syracuse show!! Take care of yourself. xo

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Barbara

I can not thank you guys enough for pulling out all the stops last night! The music just keeps getting better...this was my 8th show and I love seeing and hearing the new twists on everything. Chris, you were such a gentleman to acknowledge the 4 of us who were waiting near the buses before the show....thanks for saying hi to us after taking care of your suitcases! And it was so gracious of you and JP to take the time to sign autographs and shake hands after the show, even though you were not feeling well; BTW, you'd never know it, based on your performance and crowd interaction last night! And I LOVE the new tat!
Congrats on the 4 Grammy nods and maybe Bruce will so NOT kick your ass! LOL
Thank you again for an amazing night.

Last night the band put on a great show!! Loved every aspect of it. Hope Chris feels better soon. The concert was great!!! The new song was amazing!! And Daughtry will win against Bruce at the Grammy's NO DOUBT! Congrats again guys on the nominations and an amazing show last night!!!!!!!!!

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www.myspace.com/peanutrun

** I have a serious case of OCD~ Obsessed w/ Chris Daughtry~~

What can I say other than AWESOME!
The show was everyting I expected and more, these boys can jam!
Even better than that - Josh Paul came out & took pcitures & singed autographs..
then Chris came out & signed too! No pictures, but hey - it was great to talk to him and
tell him how awesome I think he is!

Congratulations on your Grammy Nominations! Bruce is Ass Out this time!
Thanks for a great show!

The concert was awesome! But meeting Joey, JP and Chris made the whole night! I will post pictures when I get home from work! It was a night I will remember for the rest of my life! Thank you guys for making a dream come true!

Luv ya!

Chrissy

Chris and crew,

There are no words to describe the ride home with my little girl last night. We had 6th row seats to begin with but when everyone went up front, we found our own way front and center. Thanks to the great fans who pulled my daughter in front of them until she got to the front. We went home with a memento of a crushed water bottle used to spray the crowd, handed right to her. But even better, when you ran between the stage and crowd to smack hands and stopped, grabbed both of Sydney's hands and made the same star struck face at her that she had for you, you had a bunch of us rolling with laughter.

The band smiled at the kids up front all night long and left memories for little girls that will last long after they're older than the parents who took them.

You guys are the best live entertainers that I've seen in a very long time. (And I've seen Bruce, you will kick his a**) Thank you so much for the great show, and one friendly enough to bring kids to It's awesome to have a band that rocks, and rocks hard without being disgusting.

I wish I knew you came out and signed autographs, We most certainly would have come out to say hi. Maybe next time.

Thank you a million times over!!!!!!!!!!!

Feel better and have a wonderful holiday season. I know this show will be a topic at our family Christmas dinner!!!!!!

Hey, I heard through the grapevine that Chris got a new celtic tattoo on his bicep? Did anyone get a pic of him w/ it that was at the show last night? If so, could someone please post one? I'm just dying to see a pic of him w/ his new ink!

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*~Thanks RockN2Chris~*

You guys rocked last night!!!! Sorry to hear you didnt feel well Chris, hope you feel better soon. Thanks so much for putting on a great show. I loved every song you did including your new one, can't wait for the next cd. You were well worth the wait. I had missed you guys in Hershey due to complications but made sure I didnt miss you guys the second time around.
I am also glad cause you guys came outside after and signed autographs. Thank you so much, I managed to get my ticket autographed by Chris and a few pictures.

Congrats on your four Grammy nominations.
You guys should beat Bruce's a** like you said!!!

I hope to see you guys again in concert. Thanks again. You guys rocked!

Thanks for an amazing show last night, even more amazing since you didn't feel well, Chris!
It was kind of surreal at first, being in the place that it was, a gym, and lots of families! But our seats were up front, so close, the place rocked, you rocked. Thank You!!! And, loved the new song, "Back to Me," looking forward to the new CD.

I was on the floor so I couldn't see anything but that didn't matter cause you guys sounded great!!! I never thought I'd be so happy having such a sore throat. The show never gets old!You guys never disappoint, thank you for a great night!!

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~~Michelle in Jersey~~
Addicted and not looking for rehab

The night started out a little slow but it was so worth the wait! We had section D floor seats and could not see a thing so we snuck up the side aisle and ended up with an awesome view. It was a great show and we got to hear the new song "Back to Me"..........WOW....I cannot wait for a new album.....We hung around by the buses after as well and almost left right before Chris came out......I would have been so mad! He was so gracious and you could tell he really wasn't feeling well at all. I am still pinching myself. It was so awesome to tell him personally how much I appreciate his music and the band. Next Stop, Bon Jovi/Daughtry 3/2/08......My Birthday!!!!!!!!!!!
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DAUGHTRY OBSESSED

Hey everyone I also just got home alittle bit ago, my daughter and I hung out afterward and got to meet Jos, then seen Chris,got our CD signed also,this was our frist,and won't be our last,you guys rocked the house,and I also enjoyed the shower up front,it was great.
Good luck on the rest of your tour,feel better, and hope to see you guys soon.
Keep Rocking!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Much love from Toms River, can't wait to print out photos so I can put them all over my school bus, my kids will love me for that....................lol..........

One more thing Days Of Fire Rocked the house too..............

Just got home from the show a little while ago and I have to say that it was great! To Daughtry: thanks for giving all of us a kick a** show(even though you weren't feeling well Chris)!! I got to forget about all of the BS in my life for the entire time you guys were onstage. Can't wait to see you again in March (maybe by then my throat will stop being sore from singing along so much tonight.LOL)!!

My only complaint about tonight, and I know the band doesn't control this, but the tix said the show started at 7:00pm-so we got there at 7:00pm figuring we would probably catch the end of the opening act-but the show didn't start until 8:00pm??!! Then there were 2 opening acts, so by the time they played and reset the stage(twice), it was 10:00pm before Daughtry went on stage. So we were in our seats 3 hours before Daughtry played a note. It made for a very long night. Great but long.

Daughtry: you were definitely worth the wait...I just wish we would have known the correct starting time before leaving the house.

Rock on guys....IrishJrsyGirl

P.S. Chris I hope you feel better real soon! And those Grammy's should have been yours!!!

Here is a pic of Chris from last night:

I too just got in from the show. It was great. Hope you feel better soon Chris. Loved singing for you.....

Just got in from the show, and all I can say is WOW!! This is my third time seeing Daughtry and they just keep getting better and better. It was a long night, but so worth the wait. Chris, I hope you feel better and JP, thanks for hanging out after the show to take pics with your fans. A BIG congrats on your 4 Grammy nominations!

I, too, just got home from the concert! The show was awesome!! It was amazing. It was nice that the Ritacco Center was somewhat small - had great seats and the band rocked! I saw Daughtry with Bon Jovi and they were great but tonight they were even better! Chris has such an amazing voice and he just seems like such a genuinely nice guy. I took my five-year-old son who loves Daughtry and he was smiles ear to ear (up until he fell asleep - band went on a little after 10 p.m.). We even managed to get an autographed photo of the band thanks to my sister! Loved his new song and can't wait for new CD to be released!

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Lisa from New Jersey

Just got in from the show....the boys were great....loved the lighting and of course you Chris. Stay real. Thanks for the shower !!!
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Share Love, Joan

What time with Daughtry likely come on?

counting down the hours. So excited...Can't wait to see them again!

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~*~ PLEDGE MAMMA #7~*~

have extras for tonight if anyone needs
face value.....

hell, i'll even knock off the surcharge from ticketmaster...

what a deal

PM me if interested

81/2 hrs.away, I am so excitted I can't wait to see you all. I was hoping for a meet & greet I'm still trying.
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You rock I can't wait to see you tonight at the poland springs arena in toms river new jersey.

getting ready to head out for road trip!!!! I'm prayin for safety and not alot of snow!! Hope everyone gets there safely!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SEE YA'LL SOON!

I'm so happy for you, ending 2007 in such an awesome way! You have a great hubby. Have a great time & happy holidays.
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Daughtry Rocks!

I hope you have a great night tommorow!! Enjoy the concert!!

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<3 Love Always
DAUGHTRYOBSESSED <3 Live to rock

Wow, I've been waiting forever and 2morrow night I finally get to see the best band EVER!!

I know it's gonna be amazing, DAUGHTRY ROCKS!!!!

We get to see the first concert by "Grammy Nominated" Daughtry!!!!
*happy dance* for The Guys!!!
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Daughtry the Band, Not just the Man.

The weather should be ok, the concert will be great. I'll be looking for all of you tomorrow!!!

If anyone has extra tickets for the show.....PM me please!!!!!!!!!!

for you. We're flying in from Michigan,
so I'm hoping for good weather too.
Good Luck, Cya Friday Night!

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Daughtry the Band, Not just the Man.

Thanks for all of the congrats everyone!!! I am SO EXCITED!!!!

OK so anyone who is from the area, how's the weather supposed to be??????? Hoping its not gonna be too bad now, bc i'm afraid my friend won't go with me ......cross fingers!!!!!!!!!

Have a wonderful time!