Danbury CT 6/29/08 Reviews & Discussion

[nybabe58]

Passing the set list over from Rhonddas post on yahoogroups. Thanks to IAM I was on the phone with Melissa during If You Want To!!


All There Is
Your Little Secret
Ruins
California
You Used to Love to Dance/Dance without Sleeping
An Unexpected Rain
You Can Sleep While I Drive (Tour Premiere)
Bring Me Some Water
I Want to Come Over
Angels Would Fall
I'm the Only One
If I Wanted To ( That was me on the phone with MLE!! )
The Different/If You Want To
I Run for Life
2001/I Need to Wake Up
Message to Myself/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/Like the Way I Do/Not Tonight

[posmanti]

Wild show!

YCSWID was by request (someone held up a painted shirt asking for the song). You could see ME tell the band to NOT go on to the next song. They looked so confused! For me, that song was a highlight of the evening.

ME came out into the audience and walked along the front row during one song (forgot which, I was too excited). THAT was very cool.

It was an excellent show. Not her best, but truly excellent.

[rhondda]

ME came out into the audience and walked along the front row during one song (forgot which, I was too excited). THAT was very cool.

that was during Dance Without Sleeping.

as MLE said last night, she could only walk along the front row early on in the show because if she did it near the end of the show, she'd probably end up in the moat!

*rhondda*

[SPIKE_X]

nybabe, that was cool when you were on the phone with MLE. I got a kick out of that.

posmanti, you said this wasnt one of her better shows. Just out of curiosity, why do you say that?

Im just glad it didnt rain like it did in '05 LOL

[nybabe58]

nybabe, that was cool when you were on the phone with MLE. I got a kick out of that.

posmanti, you said this wasnt one of her better shows. Just out of curiosity, why do you say that?

Im just glad it didnt rain like it did in '05 LOL

Thanks Spike_X I got a kick out of it also and plan on making that sign that Melissa suggested!

[posmanti]

posmanti, you said this wasnt one of her better shows. Just out of curiosity, why do you say that?

I'm not quite sure what it was for me. The set list was only so-so (for me) compared to some of the other sets posted. I was really hoping NOT to have LTIWD for a finale. For example, after seeing so many tours end with LTWID, I was hoping for Piece of My Heart. I also thought the sound quality was horrible. Often, ME's voice was drowned out by the band due to bad mixing in the booth. (Of course, not her fault.)

The band seemed scattered to me. There just seemed to be a lack of focus. And, Melissa seemed disconnected from a lot of the songs as compared to other shows I've seen her do.

Finally, the venue and crowd annoyed me a bit. I was down in row BB. Security was really lacking when folks pushed their way to the front early on. And. there was a fight during LTIWD that was ridiculous. It took away a lot for me. This crowd should more sophisticated than to get into brawls.

I know I'm nit-picking. I love Melissa, and will continue to go see every tour. But, this was just not the best in my mind.

[SPIKE_X]

Good points, posmanti.

When they opened the gates, event staff was all 'ok, we have to check your coolers'...then they gave up and just started waving people through.

Ya know, when that big-voiced gal came out, I thought she was the opening act! Then she went on about no pictures or filming or recording. How long did THAT last?

I thought I saw a hubbub down in front during the finale (and yes, I wouldve loved to have seen 'piece of my heart' live. When I saw her sing that at the Grammys, I was bawling like a baby LOL). Was it a drunken brawl? We had some inebriated revelers behind the brown fence.

I've read where MLE said she doesn't play a lot of the older standards because she 'isnt that person anymore'. I'm all for growing, but damn, those old songs were powerful glue that bound her fans to her and vice-versa.

[bikergal]

Hi everyone. I enjoyed the concert. This was the 5th time I have seen her. I thought she was great. The only downfall was the darn moat. Couldn't really get close to her. I didn't even know there was a fight, by that time I had made my way to the front row. I started out in row 4 center stage! I was pretty excited to see her so close up. All the other concerts I have been pretty far back. I thought it was awesome when she called someone on the cell phone. I would have died if I was on the other end talking to her. I am not sure who was sitting as I read somewhere on here but anytime I looked around everyone was standing. I know I didn't sit the whole concert. How could you? She just makes you want to get up and dance. It rained slightly before the show started and poured on the way home. During the whole concert the rain held off. It was a perfect night.

Next up is Poughkeepsie NY!

[malemelissafan]

does melissa have an opening band? if not, is she taking the stage right on time? thanks so much!

[dogrescuergirl]

does melissa have an opening band? if not, is she taking the stage right on time? thanks so much!

Melissa does not have opening bands as she plays for close to three hours herself. I believe she generally is on the stage right on time.

Have fun, and come back and let us know what you thought after the show!

[nybabe58]

Hi everyone. I enjoyed the concert. This was the 5th time I have seen her. I thought she was great. The only downfall was the darn moat. Couldn't really get close to her. I didn't even know there was a fight, by that time I had made my way to the front row. I started out in row 4 center stage! I was pretty excited to see her so close up. All the other concerts I have been pretty far back. I thought it was awesome when she called someone on the cell phone. I would have died if I was on the other end talking to her. I am not sure who was sitting as I read somewhere on here but anytime I looked around everyone was standing. I know I didn't sit the whole concert. How could you? She just makes you want to get up and dance. It rained slightly before the show started and poured on the way home. During the whole concert the rain held off. It was a perfect night.

Next up is Poughkeepsie NY!

Bikergal....really did she really call someone on the phone..hmm I wonder who that could have been!!
http://tinyurl.com/5ytc67_


Talk about a fun moment!! I wasnt there but I was there

[imagine_that]

The band seemed scattered to me. There just seemed to be a lack of focus. And, Melissa seemed disconnected from a lot of the songs as compared to other shows I've seen her do.

Perhaps she was preoccupied with Miller being sick and Tammy and the kids not being with her. Maybe, it was just one of those nights.

Fans pay a lot of money for her performances (myself included) but it has to be very difficult to be or at least appear to be connected to so many songs from different points in her life. Maybe telling her story/changing the set list so frequently is a bigger challenge than anticipated.

I'm really looking forward to the Reading, PA performance in two weeks. I think I would be totally stoked if she only sang the alphabet repeatedly and Philip just stood on the stage. I suppose I'm a bit of a "cheap date."

[bikergal]

Bikergal....really did she really call someone on the phone..hmm I wonder who that could have been!!
http://tinyurl.com/5ytc67_

Talk about a fun moment!! I wasnt there but I was there

Laughs, believe me it was just as fun for me to watch her call you

I was saying to myself "wow, whoever is on the other line is freaking out right about now!" I can't believe you called her short! That was too funny.

Make sure you make a sign so she knows who you are in NYC.

[S_A]

"I Want To Come Over"

Ives Park, Danbury

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwEtD-Min-Y

[S_A]

Bikergal....really did she really call someone on the phone..hmm I wonder who that could have been!!
http://tinyurl.com/5ytc67_

Talk about a fun moment!! I wasnt there but I was there

http://s5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/s ... nphone.flv

[nybabe58]

S_A Bravo on the other video and on my 5-10 mins of fun fun fun!!


I like when she replies to me once I tell her Im 50..and btw who the hell yelled out I am 58 ...thats my year not my age honey and then she says...oh shes way old enough..have to listen to that line again and making fun of my new york accent..hey shes the ones with the accent not us NYers ...hmmmm I will get her back in NYC...just you wait Melissa!!!

Bring on more videos!!! Loving it!

[S_A]

"The Different"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIgBYMyw2Uc&feature=user

[S_A]

"If I Wanted To"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrFPeG3TTGc

[dogrescuergirl]

..hey shes the ones with the accent not us NYers [/b]

This...from the girl who made me say "about" 150 times when I was in NY in September? Although I guess penfan lead all that. Speaking of pen, where is she these days?

[nybabe58]

..hey shes the ones with the accent not us NYers [/b]

This...from the girl who made me say "about" 150 times when I was in NY in September? Although I guess penfan lead all that. Speaking of pen, where is she these days?

Talk about freaking timing. I just got off the phone with her after talking to her on the way to work this afternoon. Not sure where shes been (not on board)and she didnt know that I talked to MLE in CT..she was laughing and hadnt seen the video but will tonite so naturally I was excited about telling her all that happened. Shell see it later as shes just getting home.......hmmm explain about saying what 150 times Maybe Pen knows about this but not me ...anyway I expect her to comment later about it. IM still reeling when I tell this story and showed someone at work the video as its not youtube or it would have been blocked ...this weekend I make my sign but I also know if Im not close enough she wont see it but maybe if one of the lucky ones hold up a sign that says..oh shes 15 rows back it will be funny...god forbid! Lets hope for a bit better than that(was there in 2006 and each nite was one row back ...come on Melissa....give Lea with an A a better seat than that!.....then I wont say you are so short!

[dogrescuergirl]

Well, it was "about," as in, "a-boot"...LOL Pen will remember for sure...all day long..."hey Canada, say 'about' " then she'd giggle. But I got payback, I made her go and take her picture with me on the red carpet LOL

[nybabe58]

Well, it was "about," as in, "a-boot"...LOL Pen will remember for sure...all day long..."hey Canada, say 'about' " then she'd giggle. But I got payback, I made her go and take her picture with me on the red carpet LOL

Well the hey Canada as we call you I remember but not about a boot and yes the red carpet shot was great! And she got in on your highlight on MEIN so that was pretty cool. See you in NYC...(like my accent ) Im getting pumped...this will be 2 wild days!

[penfan82]

im here ive been lurking.... i have been having issues with my password to sign in it wont keep anything... dont say it nybabe i know i know its probably the user not the password lol.....

hey canada you'll have to teach me to say a boot so im set for my trip to toronto.... see ya next week

[penfan82]

I finally watched the infamous phone call.... that is cool, my son watched it with me he said i probably wouldnt have handled it as calmly as you lol.... cant wait for her to see your sign at the concert

[ItsAllMagical]

I finally watched the infamous phone call.... that is cool, my son watched it with me he said i probably wouldnt have handled it as calmly as you lol.... cant wait for her to see your sign at the concert

So you've been a lucker have ya !!!

FYI...I have called ahead and spoken to "MY PEOPLE" and Lea with an A will have a special entrance to the show at Wamu...."MY PEOPLE" have arranged for Lea with and A to enter from the back of the venue where they have DOUBLE DOORS (to get her head in)

LOL LOL LOL

[nybabe58]

I finally watched the infamous phone call.... that is cool, my son watched it with me he said i probably wouldnt have handled it as calmly as you lol.... cant wait for her to see your sign at the concert

So you've been a lucker have ya !!!

FYI...I have called ahead and spoken to "MY PEOPLE" and Lea with an A will have a special entrance to the show at Wamu...."MY PEOPLE" have arranged for Lea with and A to enter from the back of the venue where they have DOUBLE DOORS (to get her head in)

LOL LOL LOL

oh my my my..IAM....dont start now ...youve done a good thing here and people might begin to chatter Who would have thought you could do such a kind and wonderful thing....what were you not yourself that day Only kidding dear and let me tell you something (to all those nonbelievers) IAM is truly a very kind and giving person and im not saying that just because of what she did in CT. Ive known it all along...yea we banter back and forth with words on threads here and there but thats just to keep you all on your toes and make it interesting...oh well yea I let the cat out of the bag but I just wanted to make it clear we do kid around a lot and you may think what you will but just remember people dont really know people on this board unless youve associated with them to some degree.....to say they are your friends just because you interact with them online and have no close contact doesnt really tell you what they are about. Keep that in mind....IAM....well Marie....from Lea with an A....she needs no recognition for what she did and it wasnt done to be patted on the back either. Like I said this was not planned at all and I was surprised as the next gal this even went down. Thanks again and to the video gal The sign is in the making!!

[liz1971]

some pics from the danbury show...maybe some of you are pictured in the crowd!

on the phone (not the best pic!)

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not the best pics-- i have more on my flickr page
http://www.flickr.com/photos/14815927@N ... 056071619/

[Camille]

some pics from the danbury show...maybe some of you are pictured in the crowd!

I see me I see me! The middle picture: middle/right, in the front, dark top, and red baseball hat backwards although that's a little hard to see.

[nybabe58]

IAM you appear a bit blurry and we cant see your banner...no doubt from the after mass of blowing by security as you gave Melissa your cell phone I do see your better half in the other shot hangin between a few boardies..we all know now why you arent in the photo. Let us see this banner ....that you had the great opportunity to show Melissa...timing is everything isnt it??!!

[deb904inct]

Hi everyone - ME rocked. I didn't sit down for a second, singing and dancing and having a great time. This time I brought my husband with me - He loved the show. It was the first time for him to see ME and about the 5th or 6th time for me.

We had 11th row dead center. I loved her choice of songs, especially when she did "The Different" - she hardly does that song in concert and it was a big surprise to hear her sing that song. Her songs from the Awakening were awesome as well. The whole ME experience is just fantastic. I wanted to hear "similar features" which I saw was on another song list - but oh well. That song brought back good memories for me (bi-woman).

Not going to NYC to see her this time, but look forward to seeing her on her next tour.

I had tickets for her last tour when she had to cancel due to illness. I was crushed. She looks great!!! ME - stay happy and healthy - yours fans love you.

ME fan forever!!!!!

deb904inct

[dianesgirl]

Glad you had a GREAT time! She is the best for sure. I cant wait, I go in Aug to see her. I wanted to answer your post. I see know one else has. It is fun to have your post looked at. MLE FOREVER!!!!

[deb904inct]

hey dianesgirl - I saw your profile - Texas huh - I'm from CT myself.

glad you are getting to see ME in August - you will not be disappointed.

Keep in touch - deb904inct@sbcglobal.net

ME forever!!