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2009-08-22 Mellon Arena (Pittsburgh, PA)

Posted: Sun Apr 19, 2015 6:41 pm
by madamimadam
SET LIST:

Whole Lotta Love
Starlight
Mad World
Slow Ride
Life on Mars
Fame
Let’s Dance
Don't Stop Believing



Katie Palamara
01.Whole Lotta Love
03.Mad World
06./07. Fame & Let's Dance
08.Don't Stop Believing



Glambert#0124
01.Whole Lotta Love
02.Starlight
06.Fame



waitingforyesterdayx
01.Whole Lotta Love
03.Mad World
08.Don't Stop Believing



racheld90
01.Whole Lotta Love
06./07. Fame & Let's Dance



sidewayslove
01.Whole Lotta Love
06./07. Fame & Let's Dance



gertrudejessalynn
05./06./07.Bowie Medley
08.Don't Stop Believing



SummernessX
01.Whole Lotta Love


WVKarri
07.Let's Dance

2009-08-22 Mellon Arena (Pittsburgh, PA)

Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2016 10:22 pm
by glambertparty
'Little Bee' date='Aug 22nd 2009, 8:32 AM'

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Today is the 34th date of the tour - ::clap::

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2009-08-22 Mellon Arena (Pittsburgh, PA)

Posted: Tue Sep 27, 2016 1:01 am
by glambertparty
'madamimadam' date='Aug 22nd 2009, 4:55 PM'

mmadamimadamm@AdamLuva1 Have fun honey!!!! And keep tweeting!!!!! Give us a quick Emo/Elvis report as soon as you can!
less than 5 seconds ago from web in reply to AdamLuva1

AdamLuva1Gettin' ready to go!
2 minutes ago from txt
'madamimadam' date='Aug 22nd 2009, 5:10 PM'

Maybe Kris found a cellcerter for Rickey!!!!

::roll::
Yup, it's back on!

rickeyHost is @desilove and Cellcaster is Jenna. @MGiraudOfficial fans running the show tonight. RT @Tara_Cat: Who is our host or hostess tonight?
16 minutes ago from TweetDeck
'madamimadam' date='Aug 22nd 2009, 7:57 PM'

7:50 christywoynar: anoop sounds the best he ever has! Pittsburgh is looovvvin him!!

7:51 gertrudej: My glowstick has died *cries*

7:51 ObsessedWitAdam: These seats r the best!!!!! After the front row seats!!!

7:54 bleedingxsoul: http://twitpic.com/ex4zj - Nooooop. Dude. Why do I do this? :) but. He still sounds good. I do n't wanna go to beeeeeed.

7:54 ljsmack: Alison will be happy lots of snoop luv

7:55 gertrudej: Anoop’s parents are here.. how cute!

7:56 gertrudej: freak yes, Matt!!!!
'madamimadam' date='Aug 22nd 2009, 8:23 PM'

8:14 ObsessedWitAdam: Will do kirsten

8:15 gertrudej: Totes a Four Seasons tribute... even if it's a different version... Intermission!!

8:16 ljsmack: Beggin a real hit in Pitt steeler towels from Megan and matt

8:16 kissoffools: Im having so much fun, OMG. These guys are amazing, still!! I dont want this concert to be over, ever!

8:19 gertrudej: They've converted a Men's room into a Ladies' room... Ehhh.. Mellon Arena fail.
'fangurl1964' date='Aug 22nd 2009, 8:55 PM'

Hi all, a bunch of tweets from MJ's:

ljsmack: Sitting next to A grandma who Luba Kris tickets present from her fam

8:29 ljsmack: Sorry that was Loves Kris. Lots of 3generation families here

8:31 ljsmack: Floor stood entire first half except for art of Scott and lil. Men got out binocs 4eg lil

8:34 ljsmack: Matt got sign.Matt I want some of that!!! My daughter laughed until she cried

8:35 aleapofaith: Spotted!! @GoCheeksGo sign at the Pittsburgh idol show!!

8:36 christywoynar: Bring on Danny Gokey!!!!

8:36 ljsmack: Clearone. Nothing thrownyet. Luvadamlambert lots of dancing Tweens but no 1 as mature as U

8:39 ljsmack: Allison

8:39 FlyingAce75: http://twitpic.com/exd5u - Spotted! Advertisements for http://www.cheekstv.com & @gocheeksgo.

8:40 gertrudej: During intermission, I inhaled pizza... NOW ALLISON!!

8:40 ljsmack: Bandzilla

8:42 gertrudej: I lied... glowstick is alive and well!! Woot!

8:45 meltintalle: Cryyyyyyyy babyyyy! I freaking looove Allie omggggg

8:46 bleedingxsoul: http://twitpic.com/exeal - Allisooooooon :D

8:47 ljsmack: Grandma screams 4alli

8:47 gertrudej: Allison bounces around too damn much for pictures... Haha

8:48 ljsmack: T Rex arm 4 barracuda


8:52 meltintalle: lol dancin to mistah Gokey. The cheeeeeese! XD


8:53 ljsmack: Band making gokey shout but crowd loves him luv my earplugs thx All who recommended


8:53 FlyingAce75: http://twitpic.com/exfl0 - Allison. She moves around quick dude!
'madamimadam' date='Aug 22nd 2009, 9:09 PM'

8:27 ljsmack: Sitting next to A grandma who Luba Kris tickets present from her fam

8:29 ljsmack: Sorry that was Loves Kris. Lots of 3generation families here

8:31 ljsmack: Floor stood entire first half except for art of Scott and lil. Men got out binocs 4eg lil

8:34 ljsmack: Matt got sign.Matt I want some of that!!! My daughter laughed until she cried

8:35 aleapofaith: Spotted!! @GoCheeksGo sign at the Pittsburgh idol show!!

8:36 christywoynar: Bring on Danny Gokey!!!!

8:36 ljsmack: Clearone. Nothing thrownyet. Luvadamlambert lots of dancing Tweens but no 1 as mature as U

8:39 ljsmack: Allison

8:39 FlyingAce75: http://twitpic.com/exd5u - Spotted! Advertisements for http://www.cheekstv.com & @gocheeksgo.

8:40 gertrudej: During intermission, I inhaled pizza... NOW ALLISON!!

8:40 ljsmack: Bandzilla

8:42 gertrudej: I lied... glowstick is alive and well!! Woot!

8:45 meltintalle: Cryyyyyyyy babyyyy! I freaking looove Allie omggggg

8:46 bleedingxsoul: http://twitpic.com/exeal - Allisooooooon :D

8:47 ljsmack: Grandma screams 4alli

8:47 gertrudej: Allison bounces around too damn much for pictures... Haha

8:48 ljsmack: T Rex arm 4 barracuda

8:52 meltintalle: lol dancin to mistah Gokey. The cheeeeeese! XD

8:53 ljsmack: Band making gokey shout but crowd loves him luv my earplugs thx All who recommended

8:53 FlyingAce75: http://twitpic.com/exfl0 - Allison. She moves around quick dude!

8:54 gertrudej: Gokey doesn't even say Maria correctly... wtf?!

8:57 FlyingAce75: http://twitpic.com/exg6u - It sparkles & is shiny. My eyes aren't so good. Does that say @GoCheeksGo? Hmm

8:58 bleedingxsoul: http://twitpic.com/exgd6 - Well. I know better than to say his name now, but he comes after Al lison... ;)

8:58 ljsmack: Dghtr and I Rofl at gokey strip and dance Band so loud. Adam anticipation omg

8:59 meltintalle: Fine. Ill clap for you if I have to. Hey, what happened to his douche speech?

8:59 gertrudej: I've decided I'd buy Gokey's album... IF he releases one... Hah!

9:02 andrewpgh: Sorry guys. Danny gokey was singing to me. Whew.

9:03 ljsmack: Peeps loved goke speak

9:04 aleapofaith: Almost @adamlambert time. Omg.

9:05 aleapofaith: Pray for me guys. I have to leave during hey Jude so I won't see dsb so if something epic happens tell me!!

9:06 gertrudej: I just squeed over Danny freaking Gokey... Something is wrong with me... Seriously *is embarrassed*

9:07 christywoynar: brought to tears by danny gokey. I think my shrink needs to up my mood leveler

9:08 gertrudej: HOLY crap... HERE WE GO AGAIN... ADAM LAMBERT!!! :D

9:08 meltintalle: Aahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh jshdjjhdsjhidjjuhgbvuianxjhv ADAMMMMMM freakING LAMBERT

2009-08-22 Mellon Arena (Pittsburgh, PA)

Posted: Fri Sep 30, 2016 10:28 pm
by glambertparty
'fangurl1964' date='Aug 22nd 2009, 9:09 PM'

aleapofaith: Almost @adamlambert time. Omg.


9:05 aleapofaith: Pray for me guys. I have to leave during hey Jude so I won't see dsb so if something epic happens tell me!!


9:06 gertrudej: I just squeed over Danny freaking Gokey... Something is wrong with me... Seriously *is embarrassed*


9:07 christywoynar: brought to tears by danny gokey. I think my shrink needs to up my mood leveler


9:08 gertrudej: HOLY crap... HERE WE GO AGAIN... ADAM LAMBERT!!! :D


9:08 meltintalle: Aahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh jshdjjhdsjhidjjuhgbvuianxjhv ADAMMMMMM freakING LAMBERT
'madamimadam' date='Aug 22nd 2009, 9:18 PM'

9:09 writrightwrote: ADAM freakING LAMBERT HELLO freakING FREAK OUT

9:11 kissoffools: I always get so pumped for adams set! :) emo hair, and woman, ps!!

9:12 andrewpgh: I though this was a family show Adam. Wow.

9:13 writrightwrote: KIMMY IS DYING RIGHT NOW. SUPER TRAMP BABY.

9:14 Thefith: Alison--way to rock it out

9:14 meltintalle: Wtf hes singing Starlight like a grambert

9:14 Thefith: Danny: ur an inspiration!! Can't wait for ur CD!

9:15 gertrudej: Both concerts... I get woman... This time... EMO HAIR!!

9:17 andrewpgh: Go steelers! 10-3!

9:17 gertrudej: OMFG... This man will be the death of me... Adam Lambert <3

9:17 writrightwrote: MAD WORLD MAD WORLD! I AM THIRTEEN THANKS

9:17 ljsmack: Woman and neo emo
'fangurl1964' date='Aug 22nd 2009, 9:20 PM'

9:15 gertrudej: Both concerts... I get woman... This time... EMO HAIR!!


9:17 andrewpgh: Go steelers! 10-3!


9:17 gertrudej: OMFG... This man will be the death of me... Adam Lambert <3


9:17 writrightwrote: MAD WORLD MAD WORLD! I AM THIRTEEN THANKS


9:17 ljsmack: Woman and neo emo


9:18 andrewpgh: In true diva fashion. Adam is stealing the show.
'madamimadam' date='Aug 22nd 2009, 9:27 PM'

9:23 gertrudej: Slow Ride FTW... One thing thrown... Ignored

9:23 meltintalle: Kay Adam. Someones gonna call Chris Hansen on you. How does Alison handle all that sexual energy aimed at her and know she can only look?

9:25 writrightwrote: HE IS STRUTTING HIS crap OMFG. His boyfriend is LUCKY.

9:26 kissoffools: Pink sparkly scarf for adam during fame!
'madamimadam' date='Aug 22nd 2009, 9:34 PM'

9:29 gertrudej: Recorded some of the Bowie Medley... Now Kris time, yayyyyy!

9:30 bleedingxsoul: http://twitpic.com/exlwp - Lets dance Adam! :)


9:31 ljsmack: Wow I'm sweaty and hoarse. Lots of Kris love different energy but still cool. Allbut floor seated to enjoy. We

9:31 writrightwrote: Kris. Uhh. Acoustic kanye? Really?

9:33 ljsmack: Scarf thrown during let's dance. Something small and white thrown at him when with back up singers

9:33 Thefith: Adam Lambert: it's effortless for u, isn't it? Ur Bowie medley was artistic & entertaining.
'madamimadam' date='Aug 22nd 2009, 9:41 PM'

9:39 writrightwrote: Fact about SUPERTRAMP: we always eat popcorn at some point when we're together.

9:40 christywoynar: Adam Lambert...holy hell. He's a rock god

9:40 andrewpgh: Ok. Don't get me wrong. I love Kris but what a way to stop the momentum of Adam Lambert and Allison. Skreeech!
'madamimadam' date='Aug 22nd 2009, 9:49 PM'

9:41 kissoffools: Kristopher allen, i just... I love you.

9:41 bleedingxsoul: http://twitpic.com/exny3 - I love you @KrisAllen4Real. Why'd you make me love you?

9:41 meltintalle: Ohhhhh hell. Forgot Kris sang Bright Lights. Stillwant to shoot him for this. I just gave Kris Allen the finger. In person.

9:43 gertrudej: The mic wouldn't fall if Kris wasn't trying to EAT it...

9:45 gertrudej: I like the dueling pianos better than the dueling guitars!!

9:45 christywoynar: Kris allen just slammed bright lights out of the arena!! Excellent!

9:46 meltintalle: Godamit Kris. Why are you so cute? I cant even hate you. Kara, unread that xD

9:46 FlyingAce75: No Adam pics for twit. Got amazing vids for later! Delivered a tshirt of Herm's Hollywood tshirt softball style to Adam. @4jamaica pitched!

9:46 gertrudej: Hey Jude <3

9:47 ljsmack: Hey Judelove for kris

9:48 andrewpgh: Some people really no how to ruin a show for others. Let me tell ya.

2009-08-22 Mellon Arena (Pittsburgh, PA)

Posted: Sun Oct 02, 2016 7:20 pm
by glambertparty
'madamimadam' date='Aug 22nd 2009, 9:52 PM'

scorpio994Most sitting for kris
10 minutes ago from txt

scorpio994Still deads from adam but lovin kris!
12 minutes ago from txt

scorpio994Omgomgomg adam crowd, and i am weak in the kneesss pure sexx
19 minutes ago from txt

'madamimadam' date='Aug 22nd 2009, 9:55 PM'

9:50 writrightwrote: FYI I REALLY REALLY HATE THE BEATLES RT @holdmygum: The misadventures of supertramp episode 5: I freakING HATE THE BEATLES. -noms popcorn-

9:51 writrightwrote: DON'T STOP BELIVEING. KIMMY CALLED IT. SENIOR SONG. :)

9:54 andrewpgh: Michael, Danny and Megan look like steel curtain fans with those towels waving.

9:55 writrightwrote: SO MUCH freakING FUN! OMFG
'madamimadam' date='Aug 22nd 2009, 10:08 PM'

9:58 gertrudej: Show is over... To meet and greet... or not?

10:05 andrewpgh: Shows over ladys!

10:08 ljsmack: Everyone in the house stood and sang finale.Michael and Matt brought. Out steeler towels

10:08 andrewpgh: Got the lead back.

10:09 writrightwrote: Now i have to try and get home. freak

10:09 gertrudej: Ah to seeing people from work here... FML
'madamimadam' date='Aug 22nd 2009, 10:20 PM'

10:19 gertrudej: Aww, a Cheeks groupie passing out flyers... Adorable.

::roll::
'madamimadam' date='Aug 22nd 2009, 10:42 PM'

adamlambertHad a wild night onstage in Pittsburgh. GREAT crowd. Thank you guys.
3 minutes ago from TwitterFon


AWWWWW!!! Adam's fwend!!!
ali22san@adamlambert I'm so close to u yet so far. I'm in mass. Ps.....ran into patrick and mary beth at henson we had a walk down 10 com lane.
less than 10 seconds ago from UberTwitter in reply to adamlambert
'madamimadam' date='Aug 22nd 2009, 10:45 PM'

10:28 bleedingxsoul: I just told some woman I hated Adam, Sarver was my fave & I'm a Scientologist. Hah.

10:31 writrightwrote: you out of the parking lot yet?

10:34 meltintalle: I love Nikki. Soooo much. Nikki the Adam hating Scientologist who wants Sarver. Lololol best.

10:34 FlyingAce75: http://twitpic.com/exwqe - Robin from Butler who sent @gocheeksgo coffee to keep him going! Luvs her Cheeks

10:34 gertrudej: There are around four zillion people out here, and I've yet to see an Idol... Meh.

2009-08-22 Mellon Arena (Pittsburgh, PA)

Posted: Sun Oct 02, 2016 7:20 pm
by glambertparty
'madamimadam' date='Aug 22nd 2009, 10:48 PM'

Just to pass the time...

10:44 writrightwrote: Just gave a nice black guy a cigarette. That was my good deed of the day. NOW SOMEONE GET ME HOME PLEASE!

10:45 bleedingxsoul: RT @catcherofdreamz: Remember when @meltintalle gave kris allen the middle finger? Priceless.

10:45 andrewpgh: Ah. Boys. What happened. I get home and we were so close.

10:46 meltintalle: Apparently my middle finger to Kris was felt around the world. Lol whatever. He deserves it.
'Kimberly_Caldwell_4_Life' date='Aug 22nd 2009, 11:25 PM'

kissoffools ADAM IS SIGNING OMG
'luciav' date='Aug 22nd 2009, 11:35 PM'

@kissoffools Guys, i just met adam lambert. I thanked him for signing and that we came from canada, and he looked in my eyes and smiled. Oh. My. God.
4 minutes ago from txt

2009-08-22 Mellon Arena (Pittsburgh, PA)

Posted: Sun Oct 02, 2016 7:21 pm
by glambertparty
'adamspore' date='Aug 22nd 2009, 11:57 PM'

American Idols Visit Pittsburgh, Talk Exclusively With See & Be Seen

PITTSBURGH -- There are a few days we here at WPXI.com look especially forward to each year. Just like the kickoff of Steelers season, it's always fun to mark down the American Idol tour on your calendar.

Usually, Carly Noel and I take turns covering the tour stop at Mellon Arena, but this year, seeing as we are both huge Adam Lambert fans, we decided to spend the sunny, summer Saturday afternoon together.

SLIDESHOW: See & Be Seen's Carly, Jessica Chat With American Idols

While we didn't get to interview Adam, (the Idols alternate media hours from city to city)

Adam Lambert

Even though we didn't score an Adam Lambert interview, our quest to see the Idol mega-star was not lost.

On our way out of the building, I spotted a tall guy with stunning eyes, wearing a baseball hat, T-shirt and jeans, walking down the hallway for a meet-and-greet. No eyeliner or flashy clothes, but it was unmistakably Adam Lambert.

Feeling like a teenager, I poked Carly and quietly said, "Look!" Carly stopped in her tracks as the rest of our group headed out the door. She flashed him a smile, wave and "Hello."

She didn't get an interview, but she did get that million-dollar Adam Lambert smile.
http://www.wpxi.com/pittsburgh/20510349/detail.html

2009-08-22 Mellon Arena (Pittsburgh, PA)

Posted: Sun Oct 02, 2016 9:09 pm
by glambertparty
'madamimadam' date='Aug 23rd 2009, 12:00 AM'

scorpio994Im shaking omgomgomgomg i met adam!!!!!
half a minute ago from txt

scorpio994I just met adam. I am dead. Sooo gorgeous!
3 minutes ago from txt

AdamLuva1Pittsburgh fans were loud for Adam tonight....really showed him some lovin'!
5 minutes ago from web

AdamLuva1Adam didn't seem to hit as many high notes tonight...might still be having issues with his voice...but still was great!!
7 minutes ago from web

AdamLuva1Our seats were on the side, so we could see Adam before he went up on stage...I kept saying, "how's his hair, how's his hair?" ;)
8 minutes ago from web

AdamLuva1Seemed lots of people took videos...hopefully there will be some goodies tomorrow on YouTube!
10 minutes ago from web

AdamLuva1Sorry guys - dropped/broke phone while changing seats! Emo hair-check! Scarf thrown and danced with! "woman"! microbation-check! FABULOUS!
15 minutes ago from web
'madamimadam' date='Aug 23rd 2009, 12:01 AM'

AdamLuva1Some of them had terrible towels...they sure know how to win over us Steeler fans!
1 minute ago from web

scorpio994I got a picture of him signing my program!!!!! Ill put it up. Im still dead
2 minutes ago from txt

AnoopDoggDesaiThe fans in pitt were incredible tonight. Thank you!
3 minutes ago from TwitterFon

scorpio994Yeah im pittsburgh!!
4 minutes ago from txt

scorpio994He came out to the barricades!!!!
5 minutes ago from txt
'madamimadam' date='Aug 23rd 2009, 12:03 AM'

Some are repeats...

11:00 Thefith: To the Idols: Fab job!

11:01 writrightwrote: I DID IT I DID IT I DID IT

11:07 andrewpgh: Agh! This dang computer. Won't open iTunes. I'm so ready for a mac!

11:09 christywoynar: Megan joy just took a picture with Hannah! She was very sweet!! :)

11:11 kissoffools: Met megan and @deadinthescene met allison and was the only person to get a photo with her! YAY!!!

11:21 kissoffools: ADAM IS SIGNING OMG

11:29 gertrudej: Adam came out *dies*

11:32 kissoffools: Guys, i just met adam lambert. I thanked him for signing and that we came from canada, and he looked in my eyes and smiled. Oh. My. God.

11:34 aleapofaith: By far the best photo of @dannygokey of the day ( you wanna see this ) http://twitpic.com/ey6a9

11:41 kissoffools: SHAKING. AND. CRYING.

11:42 aleapofaith: So Adam came out to sign in pgh. Lol fml. At least we didn't pay for parking and beat traffic

11:55 aleapofaith: I think @IdolScott is my favorite of the day. He joked about chocolate cake with me, and was brilliant.
'madamimadam' date='Aug 23rd 2009, 12:06 AM'

scorpio994Me too!!!! Im sooo omg so gorgeous!!! I was like is that adam?!?! Then he was there and i died
3 minutes ago from txt

KrisAllen4RealPittsburgh you guys were SMOKIN tonight. Awesome show. Fans outside were awesome tonight as well.
3 minutes ago from TwitterFon

scorpio994Kk so best night ever. Met @krisallen4real and @adamlambert. Omg!! And i said ily adam and he said ily too
3 minutes ago from txt
'mindchnger' date='Aug 23rd 2009, 2:04 AM'

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God, I f*cking love when he tosses his head back/around....

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What a badass....
'ADAMROCKZ' date='Aug 23rd 2009, 2:48 AM'

Not sure if this has been posted...

Twitpic...Credit....lovealwaysliana

http://twitpic.com/eyllr

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2009-08-22 Mellon Arena (Pittsburgh, PA)

Posted: Sun Oct 02, 2016 9:09 pm
by glambertparty
'jewels' date='Aug 23rd 2009, 2:52 AM'

First review is in:

here


Last night at the Mellon Arena, one thing was reinforced in front of the near sold-out crowd: Adam Lambert is a Star with a capital S.

If Elvis Presley and Edward Scissorhands could somehow have a child, it would look somewhat like this Idol runner-up who has already graced the cover of Rolling Stone and will have to come up with some absolutely abysmal songs to mess this up.

Lambert came out ninth in a swirl of fog to the power chords of "Whole Lotta Love," dressed like a leather-clad villain in "Terrordome." Then he backed up the swagger with a beautifully supple voice that can hit the notes and take them to the next level.

Along with the Led Zep tune and a Bowie medley -- who ever would expect "Life on Mars" in such a mainstream show? -- Lambert did a dreamy version of Muse's "Starlight" and he made Tears for Fears' "Mad World" his own. Although the crowd was filled with screaming little girls, Lambert went NC-17 during "Whole Lotta Love" putting the mike stand between his legs and doing a long slow stroke.


eta: there is more at the link - this is just the Adam part.

2009-08-22 Mellon Arena (Pittsburgh, PA)

Posted: Sun Oct 02, 2016 9:12 pm
by glambertparty
'mindchnger' date='Aug 23rd 2009, 2:57 AM'

The pics from the review posted from the post-gazette:

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Awww.. it looks like they're crouching in the 2nd pic... back to the original BJ dance!
'ADAMROCKZ' date='Aug 23rd 2009, 3:26 AM'

Just posting a few...

More pics here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/carnivalridex...57621991646095/

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'b.jewel.d' date='Aug 23rd 2009, 3:27 AM'

sounds freaky....judesmum was right, not like a religion at all ::fear2::
omg I wanna goooooooooo you're so lucky! Are you and Holly going? Take pics and I know you'll have a blast. *envy envy*
::fear2::
'ADAMROCKZ' date='Aug 23rd 2009, 3:53 AM'

Thanks for the Kara vid Mala!! I have never seen that.

<3 Adam at the end though... ::wub::

Always happy to post the pics I find!! ::huggy::

And Goodnight everyone!!! ::wootwave::

So even though the pics are from far away, I thought these 3 pics were interesting. I love the second pic. And this person changed the last pic..

Credit & just a few more pics are here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/shrinksteve/

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2009-08-22 Mellon Arena (Pittsburgh, PA)

Posted: Sun Oct 02, 2016 9:13 pm
by glambertparty
'madamimadam' date='Aug 23rd 2009, 8:13 PM'

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09235/992796-388.stm

'Idol' contestants belt out the tunes... and some talent
Sunday, August 23, 2009
By Scott Mervis, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Michael Henninger / Post-GazetteAdam Lambert sings with his fellow former American Idol contestants at Mellon Arena Saturday night.For the 10 finalists on the road, "American Idols Live" is part victory lap, part audition to determine who's going to take their shot of fame past the 15-minute mark.

Last night at the Mellon Arena, one thing was clearly reinforced in front of the near sold-out crowd: Adam Lambert is star material.

If Elvis Presley and Edward Scissorhands could somehow have a child, it would look somewhat like this Idol runner-up who has already graced the cover of Rolling Stone and will have to come up with some absolutely abysmal songs to not top the charts when his album drops.

Lambert came out ninth in a swirl of fog to the power chords of "Whole Lotta Love," dressed like a leather-clad villain in "Terrordome." Then he backed up the glam-rock swagger with a beautifully supple voice that can hit the notes and take them to the next level.

Along with the Led Zep tune and a Bowie medley -- who ever would expect "Life on Mars" in such a mainstream show? -- Lambert did a dreamy version of Muse's "Starlight" and then sang Tears for Fears' "Mad World" like an angel. Although the crowd had its share of screaming little girls, it didn't stop Lambert from going NC-17 during "Whole Lotta Love" by putting the mike stand between his legs and doing a long slow stroke to freak out their moms.

How did winner Kris Allen follow that?

Just by being himself, which is a rock-solid Matchbox Twenty-style frontman in flannel shirt and jeans. What Allen lacked in flamboyance he made up for in the truer emotion he packed into his vocals with his fresh take on Kanye West's "Heartless" and the Killers' "All These Things That I've Done," recently subbed for the coronation song "No Boundaries." He also went from piano man on "Ain't No Sunshine" to lead guitarist at the end of "Bright Lights"

If Lambert and Allen get the right songs for their debut albums, they could be the best 1-2 tandem in Idol's history. Too bad we didn't get a sneak peek of that in last night's karaoke fest.

Now, for the others, in descending order of preference:

Matt Giraud: The dueling piano player, who went head-on with Scott MacIntyre on Billy Joel's "Tell Her About It," can really rock the keys, looks cool in a fedora and showed lots of charisma with convincingly bluesy versions of "Hard to Handle" and "Georgia on my Mind."

Tim Stewart: Who's Tim Stewart? Not an Idol, just the blazing guitarist who was nailing it all night, from Latin acoustic to heavy metal.

Lil Rounds: The only way to explain her coming in seventh is "Idol" audiences maybe being burned out on Beyonce types. She's going to have a hard time competing with other divas for songs, but Rounds showed pipes and soul to burn on Mary J. Blige and Alicia Keys songs.

Danny Gokey: The show's sentimental favorite brought great energy to the stage (how many Red Bulls did he have?) and tore it up on Rascal Flatts' "What Hurts the Most" and "My Wish." That was an improvement over Michael Jackson's "PYT," which he should avoid.

Allison Iraheta: The teen rocker did a decent Janis Joplin impersonation on "Cry Baby" and belted out "So What" and "Barracuda" with more blunt force than vocal range.

Anoop Desai: The Indian crooner is smooth -- too smooth for "Always on my Mind." An underdog on the show, Desai has surprising R&B chops, but no edge.

Scott MacIntyre: The visually impaired singer-pianist proved to be polished and pleasant, in a Bruce Hornsby kind of way, but Giraud beat him at his game.

Megan Joy: LA Ink Barbie met the challenge of Corrine Bailey Rae's offbeat neo-soul "Put Your Records On," then partway through Amy Winehouse's "Tears Dry On their Own" it started to seem like a bad mall act.

Michael Sarver: Sarver comes off too much like football player so he should put the Ne-Yo down and either grab a cowboy hat or grow out his hair and bang his head in a hardcore metal band.

They all mixed it up a few times, for better or worse. Rounds and Joy were a train wreck on "Can't Take My Eyes off of You." The bottom four boys were hot on the Four Seasons' "Beggin'," with a hip-hop cameo from Rounds. Three hours after Sarver, a grand finale a la "The Sopranos" of Journey's "Don't Stop Believing" sent people home with all the glitter and flash of the TV show.
Scott Mervis can be reached at smervis@post-gazette.com or 412-263-2576.

First published on August 23, 2009 at 1:21 am

2009-08-22 Mellon Arena (Pittsburgh, PA)

Posted: Sun Oct 02, 2016 9:14 pm
by glambertparty
'ADAMROCKZ' date='Aug 24th 2009, 12:36 AM'

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'adamspore' date='Aug 25th 2009, 5:20 AM'

Review: 'American Idols' give amazing live performance
The Top 10 performers from America's top show gave audiences on Saturday an amazing live version of what they did on television for months.

The favorites from the megahit Fox show "American Idol" came to Mellon Arena, Uptown, to perform several songs each for a packed crowd. The performers on the "American Idols Live Tour 2009" were the winner Kris Allen, who gave the finale performance, along with the other nine: Adam Lambert, Allison Iraheta, Anoop Desai, Danny Gokey, Lil Rounds, Matt Giraud, Megan Joy, Michael Sarver and Scott MacIntyre. The hard-rocking Lambert seemed to earn the loudest applause


http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburgh...c/s_639794.html
'mayflower' date='Aug 26th 2009, 11:26 AM'

WOW, these pictures are amazing! ::thumbup:: Credit to Meredith I want to know where is her seat!

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2009-08-22 Mellon Arena (Pittsburgh, PA)

Posted: Sun Oct 02, 2016 9:15 pm
by glambertparty
'luciav' date='Aug 26th 2009, 2:17 PM'

Not sure if we had this review from the Pittsburgh show already added :

Timesonline.com Pittsburgh review

The Adam part:

Frenzied fans remained on their feet for the entrance of runner-up Adam Lambert. Giving new definition to the Lambert’s Lunatics, of Jack Lambert’s Steel Curtain fame, Adam’s fans shrieked his praises as stray undergarments followed a stage-bound trajectory. Clad in all black, from his airbrushed eyeshadow to his spiked leather get-up and polished nails, the powerhouse squealed out Led Zeppelin’s “Whole Lotta Love” with an unmatched prowess.

Inviting Iraheta back to the stage, the pair belted out Foghat’s “Slow Ride” in a glam-rock effort that allowed one to envision playing them as characters on Guitar Hero. Lambert’s reserved rendition of “Mad World” allowed the audience to see him as a tender vocal athlete. While performing a Bowie medley, Lambert lost his shirt and numerous scruples, busting out modern-day Elvis gyrations that would have made Ed Sullivan blush.

The theatrical wizard disappeared through the floor just in time for newly crowned “Idol” champ Kris Allen to surface.