St. Paul, MN - Xcel Energy Center

DATE: Mar 18 2008 at 7:30pm
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LOCATION: St. Paul, MN
VENUE: Xcel Energy Center
AGES: All ages
TICKET STATUS: Tickets available
ONLINE ATTENDEES: 110
REVIEWS: 65
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There will be a VIP giveaway for this show. Winner(s) will get a pair of tickets, plus a meet and greet with Daughtry!
There will also be a drawing for runner(s) up, which will receive a pair of tickets. Winners for this show will be drawn on March 10th, 2008 at 5pm EST. They will be contacted thereafter.
Click HERE for full contest rules.

On Sale Now.
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Replies for this Calendar date

Does anyone know where I can find a set list from the 3-18-08 show? Thanks

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Bon Jodi

Glad you had such a blast!

Great Review! I know I was a little freaked at first when I thought we couldn't take pics because nobody in front of us was...until the lady said we would be able to because we are VIPs!! I felt so special that night! And I agree the guys were so sweet and I wasn't as nervous as I thought. I still forget a lot of what I wanted to say but I did good!
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Mary
~*~ Pledge Mamma #32 ~*~

Experienced Daughtry 3-11-07 in Flint MI, 5-24-07 in DC, and 3-7-08 in Uncasville, CT where we were VIP WINNERS!!!! 3 shows, 3 different states/district!

Future Shows:
Indiana State Fair
Allegan Fair (MI)

I loved reading your review. Wow luck strikes twice for you..to be picked for 2 VIP shows...lucky girl..sure glad that you received the second VIP notice after a mix up..Theres hope for me yet....

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DAUGHTRY...my obsession

Amanda Jo!! I'm so glad you had such a great time and I just love hearing every last detail about anyones experience with the guys!! Everything I hear makes me feel closer to having met them myself!! Thanks!
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Sorry I couldn't get this posted right after the show...we had a long drive. I didn't get home until late Wednesday night, and I had to work all day today... Sad I don't even know where to begin...It's gonna be a long one! This was my third Daughtry show, but the BEST...by a LANDSLIDE!!! Perhaps that's because I GOT TO MEET THEM! Where to begin...Well, I received a message back in February about VIP tickets to one of the Chicago shows. Unfortunately, I missed it due to our internet services being switched... I was crushed. I bawled and was nauseous. I had to convince myself daily that everything happens for a reason. Sure enough, I was right! I checked my PMs on here at least once a day, and on March 12th, I received a PM about the St. Paul show for VIPs on the 18th! I thought I was going to pass out! Without even making arrangements for my job or my kids, I replied that I would be there...what did I have to do?!?! Once work and kids were settled (I totally would have called in sick if I didn't get the time off! And thank GOD by husband somewhat understands my Daughtry obsession!) I really wanted my husband to come with me since he's a huge Bon Jovi fan..I'm working on the Daughtry part! Well, someone had to stay with our kids, and it definitely wasn't going to be me! My sister and 3 of my best friends were unable to go, too, because of work conflicts. I really didn't think it would be so difficult to find someone to go see Daughtry and Bon Jovi... COME ON!!! Finally, my friend Melissa came through! She was with me at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield last summer, and she nearly missed the whole thing because of the heat. Once Daughtry hit the stage, she was better! At least I wouldn't have to worry about her passing out because of the heat this time around! Since we had a 8 hour drive ahead of us (we're from central IL...and every second was COMPLETELY worth it!) we decided to rent a car. We picked up our car, filled it up with gas and were on our way to St. Paul to meet the guys! WOO HOO! Thank God for GPS! We only stopped for the necessities...we were on a mission! We checked in to our hotel and got ready for the concert. We got to the Xcel Center around 6. I was surprised to see there weren't more people there already! I went to the will call ticket booth to claim my tickets and was told they would be at a table on the other side of the lobby. So, Melissa and I headed over and met 2 really awesome Bon Jovi fans during the wait...thanks again for taking our pic! It turned out great! Anyway, we got up the the table at 630, and we found out the tickets at the table were only for Bon Jovi VIP... I started to get a bit nervous...did we drive eight hours for nothing? I went back to the will call window, and told the guy I had DAUGHTRY vips, not BON JOVI. He told me they just brought them up, and they had mine right on top with my name printed on them! It was then I realized it was no longer just a dream! We had our tickets in our hands with meet and greet stickers and instructions on where to meet after Daughtry's last song. We took our seats...section 103, row 9 seats 19 and 20. (nine rows right behind Bon Jovi when he sang on the side of the arena). Back to Daughtry...I really could have used a drink, but we were afriad we'd have to go to the bathroom and miss something! The lights went out, and Chris, Joey, Brian, Josh and JP hit the stage at a very punctual 730! The night started with their new song, "You Don't Belong." I freekin' love it! I watched it on youtube to know what to expect...and to learn the words so I could sing along! It's a great song and has a great message! We also heard-not necessarily in this order-Home, Over You, It's Not Over, There and Back Again, Feels Like Tonight, What About Now, Breakdown, and What I Want...Steely...you sounded just like Slash! After their last song, we met in the tunnel off of the floor section of 107. We had to wait there for what seemed like an eternity until someone came and got us to escort us to the room where we eventually met the five most amazing musicians ever! The wonderful guy from North Carolina who walked us down the hall was so sweet! (I'm sorry...I didn't catch the name...Sad) I told him I thought I was going to pass out, and he asked me please not to do that cuz he'd had a real long day! So, we got to the room, and he asked us to form a semi-circle and not to sit down. He said that Melissa and I could stay in the front of the line since we were first in line. Then he realized we were the VIP winners (there was a red asterick on our meet and greet passes that no one else had! Smiling) and he asked us to move to the back of the line. He said he promised we wouldn't be disappointed! Okay...Melissa and I had already discussed that being last would probably be better...we hoped that we'd get to chat with them longer that way! We were then told that this was a signing only meet and greet and that there were to be absolutely NO pictures taken! Sad We were all given a black and white picture of Daughtry that we could have signed. We were told that we could have ONE thing signed, whether it was the picture he gave us or something we brought. I had my CD and a picture I took from the first concert I went to in Columbus, OH last March (yes, another 8 hour drive...), but I thought the picture of all of them was a better choice! So, the other people in our meet and greet all progressed through the line farily quickly. They just kinda said hi as their pictures were passed down the table of the Daughtry guys. At this point, my knees were shaking and I was pretty sure I needed a paper bag to breathe into! Once the others left the room, there were 2 little boys who wanted Chris' autograph. Their mom took them up to the table and Chris talked to them so sweetly I got teary eyed! I know he's a Dad, too, but so many celebrities these days think they're too good for their own kids, let alone other people's. Chris apparently knew the boys' mom and said that he heard one of the boys had an awesome guitar stance and asked if he would show it to him. He froze up and didn't move! I thought, damn, that's going to be me in about 5 seconds! Once the boys got their autographs, Melissa and I FINALLY got to shake hands, talk, etc...to Chris, Joey, JP, Josh and Brian. It seemed like a lifetime since they stopped singing and we were waiting to go down the hall! Chris asked how we were doing while I was shaking his hand and I said just fine now! Laughing out loud I told him I was sure he'd heard it before, but I was sure I was his biggest fan! LOL! He looked at me and said that I was definitley the tallest! (I'm right at 6' and was taller than all of them!) I told him that I wore flats just for him! They then all got up from the table and I got to give Chris a HUG! I thought I was going to melt! He then said that he might have to find a chair for me to sit in for our PICTURE! YAY!!! That's why we were put at the end of the line!!! Smiling I politely offered that he could sit on my lap...ha ha Eye-wink...there was no chair in the picture, by the way...Melissa and I definitely wanted Chris between us, so we lined up for our picture. Smiling Joey came over from the table last and said something about where he was going to be. I held out the arm I didn't have around Chris and said right here...I love drummers! He got comfy and hugged me around my waist and put his head on my shoulder!! Smiling :) Smiling The sweet North Carolina guy took our pics and told us to change it up for the second picture. Joey told me he was going to stay right there! Believe me, I was FINE with that! So, our pictures were over. Sad We chatted for another minute or so. I asked Chris and Joey how they managed to smell so good after rockin out the way they did! Chris said that they ran backstage, changed clothes and do this (imitating spraying himself with cologne)! I told them that it worked well for them! They thanked us for coming, we hugged them all again, told them it was nice to meet them (nice is such an understatement!), and we were escorted back to the arena where Bon Jovi had already started! I would have missed the whole Bon Jovi concert to hang out with the Daughtry guys all night! However, Bon Jovi was absolutley incredible! And since I didn't get to hang out with Daughtry all night, I guess Bon Jovi was the next best thing! Eye-wink Bon Jovi sang all of the hits, and they were all amazing! Richie Sambora sang "I'll Be There For You" and it was freekin awesome! After this show I have been inspired to learn how to play guitar! When the show was sadly over, we tried to get the hell outta dodge...thousands of people at a sold out show=mass chaos upon exiting! I called my husband to tell him what an amazing night we had, and I could hardly talk. My voice still hasn't fully recovered. We had to wait in the parking garage for quite a while before we could get out, but that was okay...we looked at our pictures on our cameras...over and over! We finally made it back to our hotel about 1230, but of course we couldn't sleep. We had to look at the pictures again! I finally fell asleep after 1. We needed to get some sleep since we had another 8 hour drive to get home! To make a long story short, I love Daughtry, Bon Jovi was amazing, and I would go to every damn show of Daughtry's if I could afford it! After all the nervousness and anxiousness, I found that it was unnecessary to feel that way. Once we started talking to Chris, it was so easy. He's a real person, too, with an incredible sense of humor and personality. Thank you so much RCA for allowing me the opportunity to meet these wonderful guys! I hope it's not the last time! And thank you Chris, Joey, JP, Josh and Brian for taking the time out of your hectic schedules to meet your adoring fans. That means so much, I can't even put it into words. I love what you've done to rock music, and you've definitley got a fan for life from me!

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~Amanda Jo
ROCKIN WITH DAUGHTRY IN...
COLUMBUS, OH 3-13-07
SPRINGFIELD, IL 8-12-07
ST. PAUL, MN 3-18-08...VIP WINNER!!! Laughing out loud THANKS RCA!!

Anyone have any good pictures or movie clips to share?! Smiling

What a unbelievable show, I seen you last year with Nickleback and loved both your performances you are incredibily getting hotter every day! Loved the new song it was amazing! Me and my twelve year old son attended, he was so excited, he loves Daughtry and Bon Jovi........he went to school this morning and all he could talk about was the concert I am so happy we got to go together, wished I was the one who caught the towel though, take care you rock!

I absolutely LOVED the show last night.. I had seats right behind the stage, which was kind of weird at first, but they ended up being the best seats in the house!

THANK YOU GUYS FOR ANOTHER AWESOME SHOW.. I just have one question..
What does a girl have to do around here to win VIP tickets? LOL

LOVE YOU GUYS AND GOOD LUCK TONIGHT- HAVE A AWESOME SHOW!!!!

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I have always been amazed how Jon can sing like he does while jumping and bouncing and dancing and doesn't ever sound winded and can hold 14-15 second notes then bounce around again! I can't walk up the stairs at the arenas without practically a heart attack LOL!! It's even more amazing at the stadium shows because the stage is sooooo big and he's running back and forth constantly!
I have noticed that Chris is moving around a lot more than the 1st time I saw him so he's working his way there!

Great Concert From Start to Finish! Chris's voice was magnificent and the guys stage presence is so full of energy! The new song " You don't belong to me" is amazing live....just amazing! From Daughtrys first song to Bonjovi's last tune there was no sitting down and just plain rockin for 3.5 hours. Glad I had a three hour drive home to get the concert some what out of my system so when I did arrive home I was able to get a little sleep. I have already shared my story and many, many did I say many (300) pics of Daughtry and (100) of Bon Jovi. I was fortunate enough that me and my daughter were sitting only 18 rows from the stage and on the right handside by CUTIE BRIAN and got plenty of pics.

During Bon Jovi concert my daughter and I were on the isle seats and security came up and asked us to move in a little and then brought out a yellow rope and went from one end of the floor to the other and had a lot of security guards also there. I didn't know what was going on at that point. About 5 minutes later Bon Jovi came out and was up on a platform 10 ft from us. So that was great! But I know if that was Chris up there.............someone would have had to give me CPR!

STILL TOTALLY IN AWE FROM THE CONCERT!

Here is one of the many pics I got!
The Eyes Say It All

TURN IT DOWN!!!
We had the misfortune of a 45 minute Daughtry set that sounded like he was singing through the McDonalds Drive Through speaker box!!! Everyone in our section was complaining! I was sooooo bummed!!

I missed the Nickelback show in July - had tickets but got sent out of town on business. Was counting the seconds until the show!! Had seats in Section 216, Row 1 - far corner on the side. The front video screen never came on during the set, so could only see the tiny bodies on stage - who bring binoculars to concerts anymore? I learned my lesson!

You guys looked like you were having a blast, and can't wait for a return to Minneapolis for another shot at some tix!

THANKS FOR SHARING KATIEK. PITTSBURGH CONCERTS WERE SIMILAR. NO BLAZE EITHER BUT DAUGHTRY IS SO GOOD AND BON JOVI UMBELIEVABLE. MY HUSBAND WAS EVEN IMPRESSED AND ENJOYED THE CONCERT. I THINK I WILL TAKE MY 11 YEAR OLD SON NEXT CONCERT TO SEE DAUGHTRY. I THINK I HAVE HIM HOOKED ON THEM TOO. LOOKING FORWARD TO YOUR PICTURES.

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judyinOhio

3/13/07 Little Brothers -Columbus
7/10/07 Blossom -Akron
3/5/08 Mellon Arena -Pittsburgh
3/15/08 Mellon Arena -Pittsburgh

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Awesome. "Nuff said. Ok, well, I guess I can expand on that a little bit...... Smiling The guys sounded great and looked great. (Joey, what's with the crazy goth-lookin' mask?!) Smiling I had seen the guys back in July when they opened for Nickelback, and I must say, they sounded better last night. Don't get me wrong, they sounded good in July, too......but this time, I could notice much more confidence (especially in Chris), and the sound was just better overall. In July, it seemed like it was a little hard to hear Chris.....but this time, there was a good balance of singing vs. instrumental and his voice really rocked!! They played a few different songs this time around, too....which made it nice for those of us who saw them in the summer. I LOVED the new one---You Don't Belong To Me. Great opener. And I liked the little Motley Crue "Home Sweet Home" thrown in there, too! Smiling Nice 80's touch. Cool. My only complaint was that I was bummed you didn't play "Crashed." And even more bummed not to hear "Blaze of Glory" with Bon Jovi......but other than that, it was great. Loved it. It won't be long until you guys will be the headliner instead of the opening band! But man, you'll have to start workin' out a lot more to build up your stamina! I couldn't BELIEVE how Bon Jovi could play for 2 1/2 hours STRAIGHT with no break...especially the way Jon was bouncing around all over the stage...dancing, etc. and then could just stop on a dime and sing beautifully. I know I'd be COMPLETELY out of breath!!!! It was a great show. I'll share pictures soon. Hope everyone else will, too!!! Thanks for a great show, Daughtry!!

Thank you so much for an awesome concert last night!! It was the best concert I have EVER been to! I cannot wait to see you again!! I am still on a high today and will be for a LONG time! Thank you so much!! I will be posting some of my pictures from the concert soon!

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Daughtry Fan Forever!
~Amanda~

I wish I was one of the lucky ones going, I need another Daughtry concert fix! Have a great time, and don't forget to report back to us! Rock it hard for our guys!

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Mary
~*~ Pledge Mamma #32 ~*~

Experienced Daughtry 3-11-07 in Flint MI, 5-24-07 in DC, and 3-7-08 in Uncasville, CT where we were VIP WINNERS!!!! 3 shows, 3 different states/district!

Future Shows:
Indiana State Fair
Allegan Fair (MI)

Everybody have fun tonight!! Woo-hoo! Can't wait!

It may take me all day to get there, but nothing can keep me away from seeing another great Daughtry concert. For everyone else who is driving from afar...please drive safe!

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I'm really not wanting to work tomorrow! I can hardly contain my excitement to come see daughtry again! And MEET all of you! See you SOON! Laughing out loud

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~Amanda Jo
ROCKIN WITH DAUGHTRY IN...
COLUMBUS, OH 3-13-07
SPRINGFIELD, IL 8-12-07
ST. PAUL, MN 3-18-08...VIP WINNER!!! Laughing out loud THANKS RCA!!!

My daughter and I are going to see this AWESOME show on 3/18 and can you believe our friends backed out???? Who would ever want to pass up the chance of meeting DAUGHTRY!! Anyway, I have 2 tix in Sec 117 with M&Gs that I would part with for face value....send me a message if you are interested Smiling

I've got a 7 1/2 hour ride ahead of me, too! BUT totally worth it! Have an amazing time!

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I think my last post was almost the same time as yours so I didn't see that you had won!! Have an amazing time!!
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koalas11

I hope the two of you have an experience of a lifetime! Smiling Enjoy & take lots of pictures.

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Lynn Pete

Yes please tell them all of us crazy fans on DO love them! I just met them last Friday when I won VIP but didn't remember to say half of what I wanted to say! It was a dream come true, so enjoy yourselves!! Show your love and Daughtry pride during the show! We need to get them Jovi fans on their feet!!! Smiling

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Mary

Experienced Daughtry 3-11-07 in Flint MI, 5-24-07in DC, and 3-7-08 in Uncasville, CT where we were VIP WINNERS!!!!

Krista and Lynette, I'm so excited for you both!! I'm still holding out hope for the 18th show since no one has said they've won that one yet!!

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koalas11

Sorry to keep you all waiting about who the VIP is, but it's ME Amanda Jo! I get 2 tickets and the once in a lifetime opportunity of the meet and greet with DAUGHTRY!!! OmiGod! I'm freakin' out! I just found out yesterday and got the follow up detalis today. I will tell him that all Daughtry Official members LOVE HIM!! Keep trying! I've signed up for a ton of these! I will have about an 8 hour drive ahead of me, but it's sooooo well worth it!!!! Wooo hooooo!!!!!

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~Amanda Jo

Enjoy the concert! Smiling

I couldn't afford tickets this time around, but did get to see them when they came to town with Nickelback. Hopefully next time...

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I am soooo excited. I am going to Wednesday's show. I was just contacted today so someone can still win this one!!!! I still don't know if I have meet and greet or just the two tickets. I'm freaking out with excitement!!!!!

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Krista Lee

No VIP here! I wonder how someone could be so excited to sign up for the VIP-but not respond to RCA Karen or the rest of the world. Since March 10th I think I've checked this site at least three times a day thinking...maybe they just have not sent the email yet. Oh well, this is not going to get me down. I can't wait to see Daughtry sing their new song Tuesday!

"Love What You Do!"

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Lynn Pete

VIP?? VIP?? Anyone? Anyone?

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Daughtry the Band, Not just the Man.

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Anyone out there won VIP TICKETS?

Ok, so who won VIP?!

I cannot believe that in 1 week from today I will be watching DAUGHTRY LIVE, in CONCERT!! It is so unbelieveable and I am so excited. I am going to be absolutely restless for the next week! Cannot wait to see you guys! Wish I could have gotten VIP, that would have been so awesome!!

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~Amanda~

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The chance of a lifetime is in your hands (whoever picks the names)! We will just see how lucky I am. I would absolutely flip out even if I got tickets although the meet and greet would be unbelieveable!

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Krista Lee

Hopefully they will let us know that there is a VIP the closer we get to concert date. Smiling

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Lynn Pete

im totally bummed there's no VIP info...dang, these are my mom's two FAVORITE bands (mine too of course but she wasnt able to come with me this past summer when they opened for nickelback)

I don't mean to freak out but there is no VIP information posted on the top of this page yet letting us know when names will be drawn and so forth so does that mean there is no meet & greet for these concerts? That would be a real bummer!

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Krista Lee

I watched the U-tube of 'Blaze of Glory' too--AWESOME! Minnesota is in for a treat!

I agree. I love the Blaze of Glory song and could only wish that they would do the same. Keep your fingers crossed. Smiling

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Hey, Chris.
I saw the Blaze of Glory performance with Bon Jovi on You Tube (the one from Chicago on 2/26/08). It was AWESOME. Please, please, please do it again on 3/18 in Minneapolis!! I would LOVE to see it in person!
~Katie Eye-wink

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