First of all, I would like to thank RCA, Daughtry, and anyone else who was involved in making this experience possible!
So while we waited in line for the doors to open at 7, Pamela and I met Christina who won for one of the Chicago VIP’s. It was fun talking to her about the experience and to meet another member of DO. Finally, after much anticipation the doors opened and we made our way to our seats in section 24 row F. At our seats we met a woman named Michelle and her friend, who were also VIP winners so we chatted with them for awhile. Daughtry was going to take the stage at 8 and about 20 minutes or so before, a woman named Molly (I think that was her name) came over to tell us that we would be going up on the platform right next to the stage for their performance!! I was beyond excited and could not believe we were going to be right up there with the guys! The platform was on the right side of the stage and the four of us had the space to ourselves. I was ecstatic. The next 15 minutes or so went by extremely fast and the next thing I know the show had begun! It was great to see many of the seats taken by the time Daughtry hit the stage too. Steely acknowledged my I LOVE DAUGHTRY sign when he came out. They opened with “You Don’t Belong” and I was so excited to hear this new song for the first time live. The whole performance was amazing and the guys once again put on an awesome show. Chris waved to me from the stage and also threw a guitar pic our way but we could not find where it landed. Pamela even tried having the security guy look for it! During one of the songs, although I can’t remember which, I remember leaning over as far as I could and Chris reaching out to grab MY hand!! I was thrilled! Seeing that happen at other shows, I could not believe that this time I was that lucky person!! Anyway, being on the platform was like being on stage with the guys. The energy was unbelievable and it was just so cool to be that close. Needless to say, I was on cloud 9.
Right after “There And Back Again” we were escorted to an area outside the arena and were kept aside from the long line of radio contest winners. We were then each given a glossy Daughtry photo to get signed by the guys. As the line of radio contest winners narrowed down, we started walking into this little room where I could see the guys sitting down behind a table. It all happened pretty quick, but was one of the most amazing experiences ever! I said hi to each of the guys and got hugs from everyone. They all signed our photos as well. We were able to take a group picture with them, which was really great. After the picture I hugged Chris again (LOL) and then we were on our way out.
Shortly after, we then went back to our original seats for Bon Jovi. Bon Jovi’s performance was good, but I was there for DAUGHTRY. It was great to see Chris come back out to sing “Blaze of Glory” with him.
Overall, it was a night that I will never forget and I haven’t stop smiling since. Last but not least, I cannot forget to mention that it was so great to see some of my DO friends (Nadine, Toni, Michele), and meet many of you for the first time (Heather- well “officially” lol, Cindy, Susan, Steph, Lynne, Amanda, Melissa, Karen, Beverly, and Maria...Hope I didn’t forget anyone! (I did miss seeing some of you and wish I got the chance…but I think you saw ME on the platform!! hehe) It was especially great to have many of you there with me in between the sequence of events that took place- from the time leading up to the show to the minute I came out of the meet and greet!! LOL That made the experience all the more fun!
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THERE AND BACK AGAIN!
5/20/07 Agawam, MA
7/8/07 Saratoga Springs, NY
9/15/07 West Springfield, MA
12/9/07 Ledyard, CT
MY VIP EXPERIENCE!
March 8, 2008
First of all, I would like to thank RCA, Daughtry, and anyone else who was involved in making this experience possible!
So while we waited in line for the doors to open at 7, Pamela and I met Christina who won for one of the Chicago VIP’s. It was fun talking to her about the experience and to meet another member of DO. Finally, after much anticipation the doors opened and we made our way to our seats in section 24 row F. At our seats we met a woman named Michelle and her friend, who were also VIP winners so we chatted with them for awhile. Daughtry was going to take the stage at 8 and about 20 minutes or so before, a woman named Molly (I think that was her name) came over to tell us that we would be going up on the platform right next to the stage for their performance!! I was beyond excited and could not believe we were going to be right up there with the guys! The platform was on the right side of the stage and the four of us had the space to ourselves. I was ecstatic. The next 15 minutes or so went by extremely fast and the next thing I know the show had begun! It was great to see many of the seats taken by the time Daughtry hit the stage too. Steely acknowledged my I LOVE DAUGHTRY sign when he came out. They opened with “You Don’t Belong” and I was so excited to hear this new song for the first time live. The whole performance was amazing and the guys once again put on an awesome show. Chris waved to me from the stage and also threw a guitar pic our way but we could not find where it landed. Pamela even tried having the security guy look for it! During one of the songs, although I can’t remember which, I remember leaning over as far as I could and Chris reaching out to grab MY hand!! I was thrilled! Seeing that happen at other shows, I could not believe that this time I was that lucky person!! Anyway, being on the platform was like being on stage with the guys. The energy was unbelievable and it was just so cool to be that close. Needless to say, I was on cloud 9.
Right after “There And Back Again” we were escorted to an area outside the arena and were kept aside from the long line of radio contest winners. We were then each given a glossy Daughtry photo to get signed by the guys. As the line of radio contest winners narrowed down, we started walking into this little room where I could see the guys sitting down behind a table. It all happened pretty quick, but was one of the most amazing experiences ever! I said hi to each of the guys and got hugs from everyone. They all signed our photos as well. We were able to take a group picture with them, which was really great. After the picture I hugged Chris again (LOL) and then we were on our way out.
Shortly after, we then went back to our original seats for Bon Jovi. Bon Jovi’s performance was good, but I was there for DAUGHTRY. It was great to see Chris come back out to sing “Blaze of Glory” with him.
Overall, it was a night that I will never forget and I haven’t stop smiling since. Last but not least, I cannot forget to mention that it was so great to see some of my DO friends (Nadine, Toni, Michele), and meet many of you for the first time (Heather- well “officially” lol, Cindy, Susan, Steph, Lynne, Amanda, Melissa, Karen, Beverly, and Maria...Hope I didn’t forget anyone! (I did miss seeing some of you and wish I got the chance…but I think you saw ME on the platform!! hehe) It was especially great to have many of you there with me in between the sequence of events that took place- from the time leading up to the show to the minute I came out of the meet and greet!! LOL That made the experience all the more fun!
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THERE AND BACK AGAIN!
5/20/07 Agawam, MA
7/8/07 Saratoga Springs, NY
9/15/07 West Springfield, MA
12/9/07 Ledyard, CT
3/8/08 Uncasville, CT *VIP Winner*