June 25th Washington, D.C. Reviews and Discussion

by **Camille** on Wed Jun 25, 2008 9:14 pm

Wooooo!!! Yeah!!!! Woooooo!!! AWESOME SHOW. LOVED IT!!!!

Set List:

All There Is
I Take You With Me
Into The Dark
California
Don't You Need/Similar Features/Don't You Need
An Unexpected Rain
Bring Me Some Water
I Want To Come Over
Stronger Than Me
I'm The Only One
If I Wanted To
Down To One (Band left the stage at the end)
I Want To Be In Love (MLE solo, sung softly)
Mercy (band came back out)
I Run For Life
2001
I Need To Wake Up
Message To Myself, parts of Come To My Window
All We Can Really Do
Kingdom of Heaven
Open Your Mind
The Universe Listened
Imagine That
What Happens Tomorrow
Not Tonight/Piece Of My Heart/Not Tonight

by **OnlyOneNC** on Thu Jun 26, 2008 2:03 am

It was a very awesome concert. I'm now in DC, it's 6am the night/ morning after her DC show. It TOTALLY rocked too. I will give more details when I can form thoughts. lol.

Lesia

by **endie17** on Thu Jun 26, 2008 6:04 am

Melissa was in fine form, funny and in great voice. POMH was awesome. I loved "I want to be in love". It has never been one of my favorites, but singing it alone, no band, It was gorgeous. Was that the first time during the tour that the band left the stage so she could sing solo? I don't remember anyone mentioning it before? Just wondering.

Hanging in DC for the day and anxiously waiting for 20 more days til Reading.

Still singing "I run for Life" in my head. 8-)

by **MicheleW** on Thu Jun 26, 2008 9:57 am

Glad you had a great time!!

by **Susan B** on Thu Jun 26, 2008 10:14 am

Just wrote to Charlotte forum re DC concert. But will add before downloading pictures and taking a nap. Don't function well on 5 hours of sleep and we drove 2+ hours up and 2+ hours home. The fans were awesome....having a great time singing and cheering and so forth. Saw nothing obnoxious...just good folks having a fabulous time. And security was very accommodating. We were 9 rows back Fritz side of center and security took me by the arm down closer to the stage so I could get a better picture. How nice is that?

No question in my mind, Melissa is the Greatest ever. Susan B

by **Kel** on Thu Jun 26, 2008 10:49 am

I loved your video at MEEFST UBAN!!! You wanna know why the most? Ok ... I will tell you my take ... I think that with all the video that is out on the tubes about the show from various fans, well they're lovely and all, but they simply cannot give you THAT feeling. there's a special energy and a feeling from the show, when you showed the pics in silence, i sort of felt that feeling, but of course not full blown. WHA!!!!!
8-)

Travel on bunski ... in the hyBIT~~~

by **Kya** on Thu Jun 26, 2008 11:07 am

My husband and I saw her in DC in 2006, and we couldn't wait to see her again. She is awsome and the band is unbelievable. What a great show; that incredible voice, the eyes, the smile, and also the stories. Her intro to Bring Me Some Water was great, something like...'some really bad times, but some really good music'. My husband has more recently become the big fan I've long been, and when the show was over he said "when's the next one".

She rocks. Big time.

by **Kel** on Thu Jun 26, 2008 11:27 am

I think by being a long time fan ... it makes me absolutely beam when folks see Melissa for the first time. I do remember being blown away the first time I saw Melissa years and years ago, but for me the first time is everytime anymore.

by **MicheleW** on Thu Jun 26, 2008 1:55 pm

Kya wrote:My husband and I saw her in DC in 2006, and we couldn't wait to see her again. She is awsome and the band is unbelievable. What a great show; that incredible voice, the eyes, the smile, and also the stories. Her intro to Bring Me Some Water was great, something like...'some really bad times, but some really good music'. My husband has more recently become the big fan I've long been, and when the show was over he said "when's the next one".

She rocks. Big time.

That is awesome! 8-)

by **thewishfulwriter** on Thu Jun 26, 2008 2:32 pm

The most fun EVER.

It was so incredible I just devoted an entire blog post (http://thewishfulwriter.blogspot.com/2008/06/up-side-of-being-down-to-one.html) about our experience.

In a nutshell, Melissa played for three hours.

Three hours. No break.

No over the top stage presentation.

No videos.

Just Melissa, her guitar, her band, and her inspirational take on life and how she's choosing to live it.

Amazing.

by **Kel** on Thu Jun 26, 2008 2:54 pm

wishfulwriter ... your blog is hysterical!!!!

I loved the story about the farm and mowing. Hhahahahaha

by **thewishfulwriter** on Thu Jun 26, 2008 3:06 pm

Aw, thank you! That's really sweet.

The farm. Lordy Lordy....always a good time. Especially if Mamaw Erma is around!

by **nybabe58** on Fri Jun 27, 2008 1:55 am

Folks

Do I have photos from the DC show. A friend of mine took some incredible shots that night and later I will be posting them on the board. This woman is a great photographer and actually took some great photos at a recent tour and one of them is the photo I use as my avater. Its small so you cant see it very well but others know a larger version on it I used in a creative project

Anyway check back later to see these intense and talented photos. Super super clear I might add and just simply amazing! No time now as I head out to work!

by **angelkisses** on Fri Jun 27, 2008 6:38 am

nybabe58 wrote:Folks

Do I have photos from the DC show. A friend of mine took some incredible shots that night and later I will be posting them on the board. This woman is a great photographer and actually took some great photos at a recent tour and one of them is the photo I use as my avater. Its small so you cant see it very well but others know a larger version on it I used in a creative project Anyway check back later to see these intense and talented photos. Super super clear I might add and just simply amazing! No time now as I head out to work!

your just a little tease today arn't you?...

by **angelkisses** on Fri Jun 27, 2008 6:45 am

thewishfulwriter wrote:The most fun EVER.

It was so incredible I just devoted an entire blog post (http://thewishfulwriter.blogspot.com/2008/06/up-side-of-being-down-to-one.html) about our experience.

In a nutshell, Melissa played for three hours.

Three hours. No break.

No over the top stage presentation.

No videos.

Just Melissa, her guitar, her band, and her inspirational take on life and how she's choosing to live it.

Amazing.

really enjoy your blog.......

by **thewishfulwriter** on Fri Jun 27, 2008 7:25 am

Angel Kisses: thank you. I really appreciate that

The concert was such a moving experience for me and reaffirmed how amazing love can be when we do it honestly, purely and from a healthy place.

by **SPIKE_X** on Fri Jun 27, 2008 8:58 am

Hey, quick question?

Can photos (camera, cellphone) be taken at the concerts?

Thanks!

(Seeing her in Danbury CT this Sunday. So excited!)

by **dogrescuergirl** on Fri Jun 27, 2008 1:27 pm

SPIKE_X wrote:Hey, quick question?

Can photos (camera, cellphone) be taken at the concerts?

Thanks!

(Seeing her in Danbury CT this Sunday. So excited!)

I believe that "technically" there are not supposed to be any cameras at the concerts BUT everyone takes camera phones and point-and-shoot cameras (i.e., small digital cams, non-SLR) and I think as long as you don't have an SLR with a removable lense, no one will stop you from taking pics. At least this is what I understand...others with more concert experience may be able to comment.

by **MichMEfan** on Fri Jun 27, 2008 1:31 pm

I LOVE the song "down to one", that whole CD is great and I loved your blog. I started to get choked up reading about your break up. I know if I ever break up with my guy I will need that song, no actually that whole CD to get me through the dark days or months after. Cann't wait until August 3rd to see her live and hopefully sing that song. Is anyone else going to the Detroit show?

by **nybabe58** on Fri Jun 27, 2008 4:52 pm

angelkisses wrote:
nybabe58 wrote:Folks

Do I have photos from the DC show. A friend of mine took some incredible shots that night and later I will be posting them on the board. This woman is a great photographer and actually took some great photos at a recent tour and one of them is the photo I use as my avater. Its small so you cant see it very well but others know a larger version on it I used in a creative project Anyway check back later to see these intense and talented photos. Super super clear I might add and just simply amazing! No time now as I head out to work!

your just a little tease today arn't you?...

Oh Angel I didnt mean to tease and here are the first 3 shots. Dont know how many can go in one post so I will post 3 here and then continue in different post. My friend actually said she has 191 of MLE :mrgreen:

and is sending me then all on a disc but here are a few!

Love this shot..check out those intense eyes!

by **nybabe58** on Fri Jun 27, 2008 4:54 pm

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by **nybabe58** on Fri Jun 27, 2008 4:58 pm

by **Susan B** on Fri Jun 27, 2008 5:02 pm

Great photos nybabe. I have some good ones too....but have not a clue how to get them into this forum. Still high as a kite from the experience Wednesday night. She puts on the best show in the universe. Susanb

by **Kya** on Fri Jun 27, 2008 5:55 pm

SPIKE_X wrote:Hey, quick question?

Can photos (camera, cellphone) be taken at the concerts?

Thanks!

(Seeing her in Danbury CT this Sunday. So excited!)

As mentioned above, the technical answer seems to be no, but the real answer is yes. At Constitution Hall in DC signs were posted at the door saying 'no cameras allowed at the request of the artist', but I think they just keep the sign up regardless. It may depend on the venue. In DC the security people were great; letting people go down one by one to front stage to take pictures. Melissa certainly didn't mind; when she came out for the encore she took note of all the people in front with digital and cell phone cameras and said she felt she should give a salute (which she did). So yes, go for it.

I wish I was going again on Sunday. Have fun. Tell us all about it.

by **punkas** on Fri Jun 27, 2008 7:35 pm

Just got tickets to my first show and I have to say thank you to all of you for your wonderful messages here. The show is not until August and I am already soooooooo excited, I can hardly stand it :shocked:

Thanks so much,
Angie

by **kikicat** on Fri Jun 27, 2008 8:25 pm

Thanks sooooooooooo much for the pictures, they are awesome. It was my first concert ever, and what a first to go to. I am still there, I think. I cannot wait until I can see her live again. Just hearing some of her story was so inspiring. I am jealous of all those who have yet to go to their concerts!

Have fun!

by **Susan B** on Sat Jun 28, 2008 3:02 pm

Me too..Cannot leave it behind. No one else does what she does and no one else has her voice. When I listen to other music I get tired and when I flip over to her on CD....i am inspired.

by **thewishfulwriter** on Sat Jun 28, 2008 3:27 pm

MichMEfan wrote:I LOVE the song "down to one", that whole CD is great and I loved your blog. I started to get choked up reading about your break up. I know if I ever break up with my guy I will need that song, no actually that whole CD to get me through the dark days or months after. Cann't wait until August 3rd to see her live and hopefully sing that song. Is anyone else going to the Detroit show?

Thank you

SKIN is without a doubt, the best tool a person can have when faced with a painful breakup. I got to be sad, pissed off and eventually empowered all within the span of that single CD.

You'll have to let me know how her Aug. 3rd performance was!

by **DarleneV821** on Mon Jun 30, 2008 7:16 am

Hi!
Just wondering if any of the shows have had an opening act? I'm going to Gilford, NH on the 5th and was just curious to know if there might be an opening band.
Thanks!

by **dogrescuergirl** on Mon Jun 30, 2008 8:08 am

DarleneV821 wrote:Hi!
Just wondering if any of the shows have had an opening act? I'm going to Gilford, NH on the 5th and was just curious to know if there might be an opening band.
Thanks!

Generally, Melissa doesn't use opening bands. She plays for upwards of three hours herself.

by **DarleneV821** on Mon Jun 30, 2008 11:31 am

Thanks Dogrescuergirl! Unfortunately, I have never seen Melissa before. I am SO excited to be seeing her this weekend. That is great news about not having an opening act - would definitely take 3 hours of Melissa over that =)
The reviews are great! I cannot wait until Saturday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by **dogrescuergirl** on Mon Jun 30, 2008 12:36 pm

You won't be disappointed! This will be only my second time to see her, I saw her last September at her CD release party at the Hard Rock in New York and she was amazing and that was just one CD worth...I am very excited to see her do the whole three-hour show! We'll look forward to your review...be sure to post it on here afterwards!

by **OnlyOneNC** on Mon Jun 30, 2008 8:19 pm

Hey there. I got lots of pics and video from both the DC and Charlotte shows. Anyone interested or have something from the shows they'd like to share. Just PM me. I'm still working on getting 3 roles of pics done, and some longer video uploaded.. so there will be more to come.

Lesia

BTW, is it totally against MEIN rules to post pics or links to albums on the board ? At one point is was highly frowned upon.

by **Tina** on Tue Jul 01, 2008 6:48 am

Hi,

My partner and I were at Melissa's DC concert, and as always, we were not disappointed! We were inthe sixth row; Phillip's side, for the concert. I was the one holding up the 'Mercy' sign. I really wanted her to sing this because it holds a special place for my partner and me! This is about the 10th time I've seen Melissa, and I look forward to the next show. Melissa is awesome, and I lover her passion, and devotion to her fans! I was fortunate enough to be chosen to see her Hard Rock Cafe's 'Awaking' performance in September, and it has to be one of the highlights of my life! I'll never forget it, and I'm extremely grateful that MEIN chose me to attend!!!! We decided that no matter what, we are attending a 'Meet and Greet' for her next tour. My partner asked me before the DC concert, how much money I have invested in Melissa's concerts, and I thought about it for a minute.....I then replied, "Whatever money I've spent over the last 20 years has been well worth the costs!" and she just smiled because she knows how much I love Melissa.

Speak True,
Tina

by **shainy** on Wed Jul 02, 2008 7:18 pm

Really i love photos,congratulation..i am really exited....
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by **nybabe58** on Thu Jul 03, 2008 2:08 am

My friend Gin took some great shots at this show. Here is one of them....if you wish more let me know.

by **kyle** on Wed Jul 09, 2008 5:59 pm

Awesome pics everyone!!

The concert was fantastic, even better than the concert in charlotte the night before. Melissa was awesomely fantastic, and the band was right on cue (as usual.) It was a great rock -n- roll show, as it's supposed to be. And let me tell you!! The encores were absolutely FANTASTIC! The way she paused in "not tonight"..."you know i'd love to sing you just one...more...song..." and the crowd went WILD...RIGHT into Piece of my heart!! Magical!!!

Tina--I saw your mercy sign!

Wasn't it fantastic when she was playing Phillip's electric guitar while standing behind her? LOVED IT.

This was my second concert of hers that I have seen at constitution hall, last one was in '06. Both ROCKED.

Here's to many more awesome MLE concerts!!! Glad everyone enjoyed it!

by **Tina** on Sat Jul 12, 2008 2:09 pm

Hey, Kyle,

I agree, it was cool when Melissa played Phillip's guitar while standing behind him! I was at the DAR Constitution Hall in '06 too. Loved that concert too......I wish I had the money, time, and stamina to travel around the country with Melissa while she's touring, but..... :-)

I got the opportunity to see Melissa at the Hard Rock Cafe in NYC in September, and when I told one of my teachers that I was going to see her in July, she replied, "Aren't you a little old to be a groupie?' lololol I think ME is awesome, and I'm a huge fan.

I think it's cool that you saw my 'Mercy' sign :-)

I told my partner that I was going to "ask" ME to sing it, and she just gave me one of those looks, like, sure, Honey. So, that fact that she sang it made my night complete. A few Christmas ago, I made this CD for my partner, and when I looked at the song selection, I was like WOW, I could write a story to go with this music, and I did. One of the songs was 'MERCY', and I have never heard her sing it at a concert before so it was great. I'm glad you enjoyed the concert; when ME played at the Hard Rock, she said that when she went on tour, it would be a different kind of concert (more stories, sharing her life) and that he long time fans would understand. So, I know some people aren't pleased with her concert this time around, but I think it's refreshing that someone like her is willing to lay it all out there for her fans.

P.S. THANKS to evryone who posts pics--I really appreciate it.

Tina