Opening Night - House of Blues Anaheim
Just got back from the House of Blues concert, and for any of you planning to attend one of the upcoming shows, Daughtry did NOT disappoint! (As if they even could !) So whether you paid face value for a ticket or paid through the nose with a ticket broker or eBay - so worth seeing Chris and the boys in a small venue.
The show kicked off pretty much on time with Cinder Road, formerly known as "Plunge". They were actually really good, and did about 6 or 7 of their own original songs. The lead singer, Mike is a cutie, as is the drummer, Mac. Meet them if you have the chance!! They are both really sweet and SO EXCITED to be on the tour!! Eve to Adam was okay - a much louder, harder sound than Cinder Road. I would love to know what anyone else who went thought of them. Really nice guys, though.
Daughtry came on at around 9:45, opening with "Crashed". Chris had on his signature jeans with wallet chain, and an untucked dark grey button down shirt that was off by the third song. "Its really hot in here..." he told us as he stripped down to a white tank top. Ugh, yeah it is Chris!! : )
I can't remember the exact order of the rest of the songs he did, but played everything from the CD except the last 2 songs (All These Lives, What About Now). His last 2 encores were Its Not Over and There and Back Again, plus did U2's Sunday Bloody Sunday (which was amazing) and another song not on the album that he said he and one of his best friends wrote together.
After the show was over, we went up to the HOB patio to see if we could catch any of the band(s), and actually met EVERYONE (with one noticeably glaring exception...) Staying true to his blog, Chris apparently headed back to the buses after the show to save his voice, which, so early on in a tour that looks to be pretty grueling, is understandable. Anyway, we got to meet and take pictures with everyone from Cinder Road and Eve to Adam, plus Joey, Josh Paul, Josh, and Jeremy (who is still on the tour -- at least for now!) It was so much fun talking to all the guys and hearing just how unbelievably psyched they all are about Daughtry and the Tour's success so far. They're all just taking it all in, and seem to be pinching themselves. Its really cool to see.
A few other details -- nice Daughtry gear ($20 t-shirts and $40 hoodies) plus shirts and CDs from the other 2 bands.
Like many others on this site, I was shut out from purchasing tickets for face value online through Ticketmaster, and unfortunately had to resort to eBay, which we all know sucks. However, if you are a real fan of Daughtry and are on the fence about whether to bite the bullet and spend $100 a ticket....if you can do it, DO IT. Totally worth every penny to see Chris and the band in such a small, intimate setting. We all know its not going to be this way for very long, so enjoy it if you can, while you can.
Its almost 2am PST, and the tour buses are getting ready to head down to San Diego for tomorrow's show at Belly Up. See you all there, and Chris if you happen to read this, GREAT JOB tonight and CONGRATS!! I hope you'll be able to say hello to all the fans who love you after tomorrow's show. We won't let you hurt your voice, promise!! : )
Goodnight all!! ~ Amy
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FYI Those of you asking about the cameras thing. House of Blues doesnt allow cameras in their venues. Doesnt matter if it was joe blow from the street corner or whoever singing. They just dont allow cameras.
A small blurry yet yummy pic of Chris from the Anaheim show. I took it with my camera..=) I loved the show. It was hard to hear the opening bands cause I wanted them to come out sooner than they did but they were good. I have more pics and a blog on myspace that I posted. http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendi...
That is my myspace link. I will post some small 15 sec flix there too as soon as I learn how!
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I have to agree... the show was my fave daughtry show i have been to! they totally rocked it out... just makes me sad knowing i wont be seeing jeremy... but the show was too good! for some reason i swear it was short as hell.. but i guess time flys by when you are having fun.
At the HOB in Chicago. It was a free show so we had to stand in line all day if we had a shot at getting in. We could get out of line for a potty break bu we had to see security first etc. I was scared something would happen while I was out of line (shift chabge or something) b/c they were serious...they didnt recognize you you were s.o.l. I held it until after the concert...lol I was SOOO thirsty though! I cant believe I was able to scream like I was! (You can hear me in the videos posted from the show, long loud screams, people were turning and looking, and patting me on the back) But everytime Chris picked up his beer to listen to us sing, I thought OMG, Budweiser gives me the WORST headache but Id give a kidney for that beer right now.
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Thank you so very much for the review!
I truly appreciate it very much!
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Cheryl
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anaheim rocked! Your review was great, thanks for sharing!! It made me feel like I was there all over again!!
what do you mean you were drooling over Chris's beer? Where were you at? LOL that was pretty funny though. Wish i hadn't drank...... so that i would have remembered every lil detail. I remember most but some stuff is a lil foggy lol
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"too much to drink" that's my plan for Chicago this time around! Last time I hadnt had anything to drink for about 8 hours....I was drooling over Chris's beer not Chris...lol
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I didn't see this thread before posting and asking who all went to the HOB concert. You did a great job giving the low down on the evening...kudos to you ; ) I had so much fun....a lil to much to drink but it was a blast!!!!
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Speaking of Diva...where have you gone to get some attention today? Oh, here, to DaughtryOfficial blogs. That is so sad. I am sorry for you really. Here's a hug.
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I am also bummed you havent been able to register. If you need any help doing that lots of great people here could help. In the mean time if you look around you can find out why Chris can't do meet and greets, and we all understand and respect that. I'm sure you'll agree that t is SO ABSOLUTELY AWESOME he took the time to tell his fans this info himself. Isn't he great! Glad you like it here! ALways room for more Daughtry fans! woo-hoo!
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The only thing I can think is they are protecting their likeness...???? I mean truly if the guys said "Please, no Cameras." Then that would be word for me. I'd be more than happy to respect their wishes. But is this their thing, an RCA thing, a venue thing?
I dunno... I do know that a lot of us have made quite a few sacrifices going pedal to the metal/no holds barred showing our love and working to spread the word and everything else...we have visited hell for some of our tickets...what is wrong with a few pictures?
Like I said...I'm cool either way...What aint cool is not taking my camera and getting there to find 300 other people with their cameras. That is the only prob I have with the camera situation.
I'll always do what is best for Daughtry etc... just tell me what it is ya know?
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Refusing to meet with fans. How selfish.
DBug...I don't understand the camera thing. I mean..if you bring it with you to the show and you possibly get to meet them either before or after their set, you should be able to take pics. RIGHT? And seriously, I have friends in bands..and ...well let's say I've been on stage a few times with them as well. The lights are so freakin' bright, a camera flash is NOTHING.
I just don't understand how there are so many pics DURING a show that everyone is posting and then the venues say NO. What's the dealio??
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anyone took pictures of the merchandise or if you took a picture at home with them? I want to see pictures of what the sweatshirts and tourshirts look like and wristband if there is one.
also what time did the concert start and end? so I know approx how long the concert is. mine is feb 1 at el rey theatre and it starts at 9pm. I am asking because I have to catch the train home (got to be at the green line before 1am) unless I can get a ride.
also what time did everyone come out after the show for you guys to meet them? I hope to meet daughtry for the first time at my show. I would of took a picture with him at kimmel, but security was rushing him and said he can only sign autographs (I think he had to go somewhere).
and what time did people start lining up so I know what time I can be in line? I dont want to get in line too early or too late? and how was the pushing in the show?
There is a review posted by a VIP winner listed under The Music...Its a good read!
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We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures. ~Thornton Wilder
Sounds like y'all had a blast. Sucks about the camera issues though. I hope that changes.
Thanks for all the info about the show. I'm surprised at the feelings about ETA (Eve To Adam) though because I've heard several of their songs and I love them.
I was kind of wondering about his voice too. He sounded great, but it did seem a little rough. Hopefully he was just a weird night. The show was awesome!!! I do wish that he could have played a little longer. Like always, the HOB was way too crowded=-(
I was not impressed by Eve To Adam, but did like the first band Cinder Road. I am sure that all the little girls just love them=-) They are pretty cute.
Looking forward to more shows!!!
Take care,
Tracie
Didn't you win the VIP meet and greet? How'd it go? Details please....
Isabel
The camera thing is silly... My cell phone takes better video than it does pics... I know that's the case with a lot of others too...just go to youtube!
Not only that but if you cant have cameras how is everyone getting pics together with the guys????
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Completely agree with Amy about the concert.... It was awesome.
Izzyt -- I too think the sound for Chris was a little off. There were problems on sound with CinderRoad too. Cinder Road put on a good show. Alas, Eve to Adam definitely had all songs sounding the same. I was not impressed with them.
Can't wait for a second album so we all can enjoy a good long concert.....
was she near the stage? 'cause i think i saw that girl get booted. like the security was flashing the flashlight at her telling her to get out.
awesome show overall!
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It's great to hear that Cinder Road are such a hit with everyone. My daughter has known these guys as Plunge for a while now. I have been to several of their shows with her here at home in Maryland and have always had a great time. They just recorded there first major album and were very excited about that and touring with Daughtry. We tried to get tickets to the Charlottesville show since there is nothing scheduled in Maryland to show them some hometown support and were really bummed when they sold out before I could even get signed onto the ticket site. I can't even find any with scalpers or ebay. Oh well, maybe next time.
At the HOB they tossed several people OUT for cameras. I know because there was a girl next to us who got booted.
So to the girl who thought she might do that....BE CAREFUL.
Isabel
Funny because I was looking forward to AdamtoEve.
I hope they improve over the coming months I suppose.
YEAH! they did SBS which I love!
Thank you so much!
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very good review. can't wait for my shows
Thanks for your review, sounds like you had an awesome time!!!!
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Does anyone know what the deal is with taking pictures inside any of the venues or how the band feels about it? I contacted the venue to find out what time doors open (since my ticket said AM not pm) and whether or not camera's were allowed.
They said..NO CAMERA'S. Now what is that about? I mean, if I have to, I'm shoving my camera down my pants and whippin' it out every chance I get.
Any thoughts?
BTW, thanks for the review, I'm even more excited to see the show at the end of next month.
~Monique
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Now I'm even more excited about seeing them tonight at the Belly Up!
Don't get me wrong.....he sounded GREAT! But I noticed on a few songs it sounded like either the band was turned up too loud or his mike was turned down too low. I felt like he had to push his voice a little too hard.
I would HATE for him to have issues with his voice so early in tour. I'm thinking maybe he needs some coaching on how to maybe sing in a lower key or something at his shows because NIGHT AFTER NIGHT he's gonna hurt something.
Anyway, great show....although a little too short for my taste.
By the way, Eve to ADAM HAD TO GO!! I thought the lead singer had NO stage presence....he kept his eyes closed the whole time??!!! Weird. Maybe he was just nervous or something?
Cinder Road was really good. I liked their music and they were great at interacting with the audience.
Isabel
Thanks for sharing such a great review with us. It gives all of us so much to look forward to. It sounds like you had a wonderful time! Thanks also for the info about merchandise. I know thats been a much asked question. Good to know. I hope you post some pics. Thanks again.
Im looking forward to the NY show more then ever!
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Sounds AWESOME!!!! Thanks for sharing! Hoping to see them in NYC!!
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I'm even MORE excited now!!!! Thanks for the awesome description!!!! I'm glad there is going to be merchandise available. I was wondering about that. I need more than ticket stubs to memoralize the event. I hope by March that the bands are still feeling the groove enough to want to chat with the audience afterwards and hang out with people. That's sooo awesome! I'm happy for you. March 9th can't get here quick enough!!!
"Super Fan Stacy"-- aka DAUGHTRY's biggest fan in Cincinnati!!!
Thanks for the wonderful update almost felt like I was there( except I didn't see any of the guys) I am glad you had a great time and I can hardly wait until they get to my area in march.
Dawn