sxesadie
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Post by sxesadie on Nov 20, 2008 1:38:07 GMT
Ah come on girl, don't leave us hanging  We want details  LOL ok I posted this on the KOL board too but here's my daring tale: I’ll try to keep this short so I won’t go into much detail about the pre-show except that I waited outside for 6 hours in 30 degree weather without a ticket trying to figure out how to get in. I got to see Nathan, Caleb, and Matt when they got off the bus and I ran into Nathan in the restaurant he was leaving as I was going in. I just said hey to all of them and they returned the favor. So for the next few hours myself and many other fans pretty much ran around downtown Atlanta looking for someone to sell us tickets and I finally found a guy who wasn’t charging $150 (yes the scalpers were charging a $150-200 for a $40 ticket!). I still paid a lot of money but it was worth it to get in. The show: The Kings were awesome! The crowd LOVED them and Caleb seemed surprised by all the singing along and jumping from everyone. It was so awesome to see them all look at each other and just smile. However while the show was great, I do think it could have been better. After continuously watching their performances on youtube I expected the boys to be more balls to the walls on stage. They had great presence and were into the songs but they just seemed a bit out of it, maybe they were just tired, maybe they’re getting a bit older, maybe I just had too high of expectations. Also the set list was a bit blah for me. As some of you know, I’m not too crazy about OBTN and the songs that I just really hate off that album they played LOL. I was hoping they’d play more of their harder driven songs like Trani, Soft, Spiral Staircase, Velvet Snow, etc., however the fact that they played Slow Nights So Long, Four Kicks, and Charmer among other greats made up for it. And might I add, Caleb is one hell of a dancer. It was so cute to see him really get into certain songs and start dancing and moving his hips. Aftermath: Afterwards I waited outside with some fans for about an hour to wait for them after the show near their tour bus. Here’s my impression of the guys: Matt, a sweetheart but he just really doesn’t talk much. Nathan is really cool and so fucking beautiful in person… more than I expected! Jared: was never really my favorite and last night was another reason for me to dislike him. He’s ok but it kind of annoyed me that when he came out he didn’t even acknowledge any of the fans, he was actually about to just get on the bus until a couple of fans started begging him to come back (one girl kind of yelled at him which was pretty funny). Caleb: such a doll! He looked sick, tired, and cold and I could tell he didn’t want to be there but if it wasn’t for his body shaking and his red eyes you’d never know. He didn’t complain he didn’t rush any of the fans, he just took his time with each one of us and started from the last person on to the first and talked to every person who wanted to talk to him and get a picture. He even answered my questions about “I Want You.” That being said, if I could do the whole night over again, freezing cold and all I would! They put on one hell of show and made my whole experience worth it. However it was a bit bittersweet to me. While going to the concert made me have a rebirth in my love for them it also kind of made me VERY annoyed with Kings. I met so many awesome fans last night (which by the I would recommend going to a Kings concert just to hang out with other fans!!) and so many people who were dedicated to the band. One guy drove from Mississippi without a ticket hoping to find a way in, one girl risked possibly getting fired to show up and try to get in, and so many other people drove from so far and risked so much and shelled out an assload of money just to see Kings play. So it kind of pisses me off when they constantly complain that America doesn’t care about them and that they want to be huge here. I just don’t get how big do they want to be!? They’re MASSIVE in the UK selling out 85,000 seats in four minutes and they’re selling out shows here. I just don’t get why they feel that UK fame and a fairly large and very dedicated American audience aren’t good enough. Regardless I'm glad I went and WILL be going next time they come. I love Kings of Leon!!! |
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Post by Savanna on Nov 20, 2008 3:54:28 GMT
 What an amazing account! Definitely deserves some karma! That's so cute that they were smiling at eachother, what an awesome crowd. So were there lots of fans waiting after? Can you post your fan pics? Ha I sound like a perv, it's okay if you don't want to!
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sxesadie
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Post by sxesadie on Nov 20, 2008 4:50:07 GMT
What an amazing account! Definitely deserves some karma! That's so cute that they were smiling at eachother, what an awesome crowd. So were there lots of fans waiting after? Can you post your fan pics? Ha I sound like a perv, it's okay if you don't want to! Thanks for the karma! Outside shockingly there weren't too many fans. I'd say about 30 of us waited and some left because it took the boys about an hour to come out and it was FREEZING. And no worries I have some pictures (trust me I'd be asking the same thing lol). Be warned though they're not great quality because they're from a cell phone and I was jumping around alot lol. |
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Post by sharon on Nov 20, 2008 7:06:09 GMT
Oh bum, I can"t see them...........I don"t have facebook....
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mojogrrl
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Post by mojogrrl on Nov 20, 2008 8:35:54 GMT
Ah come on girl, don't leave us hanging We want details Jared: was never really my favorite and last night was another reason for me to dislike him. He’s ok but it kind of annoyed me that when he came out he didn’t even acknowledge any of the fans, he was actually about to just get on the bus until a couple of fans started begging him to come back (one girl kind of yelled at him which was pretty funny). Caleb: such a doll! He looked sick, tired, and cold and I could tell he didn’t want to be there but if it wasn’t for his body shaking and his red eyes you’d never know. He didn’t complain he didn’t rush any of the fans, he just took his time with each one of us and started from the last person on to the first and talked to every person who wanted to talk to him and get a picture. He even answered my questions about “I Want You.” That being said, if I could do the whole night over again, freezing cold and all I would! They put on one hell of show and made my whole experience worth it. ...Regardless I'm glad I went and WILL be going next time they come. I love Kings of Leon!!! That's surprising to hear about Jared...he's usually the one to come out when the others don't want to. Once I was there when he spent a great amount of time taking pics with a bunch of fans and after the last one, he looked around and asked "does anyone else need a picture?" which I thought was soooo cute and so sweet. Glad you had such a great time overall though! |
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Post by montana on Nov 20, 2008 12:05:15 GMT
Quatoyiah thanks so much for the fantastic review and pictures. The one with you and Caleb is just adorable, you both look so well in it. Karma for those girl |
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Post by Savanna on Nov 20, 2008 13:27:39 GMT
What an amazing account! Definitely deserves some karma! That's so cute that they were smiling at eachother, what an awesome crowd. So were there lots of fans waiting after? Can you post your fan pics? Ha I sound like a perv, it's okay if you don't want to! Thanks for the karma! Outside shockingly there weren't too many fans. I'd say about 30 of us waited and some left because it took the boys about an hour to come out and it was FREEZING. And no worries I have some pictures (trust me I'd be asking the same thing lol). Be warned though they're not great quality because they're from a cell phone and I was jumping around alot lol. www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=69703918&ref=profile#/album.php?aid=2030737&id=69703918Damn, I don't have a facebook either.. Well all this is very good to know! Thanks again, and you're very lucky |
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Post by chichi on Nov 20, 2008 13:43:01 GMT
and Pearl Jam...because no one tops Pearl Jam, and that's a fact.  Karma for that ^^ and because you drove 7 hours and froze your ass off!! |
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Post by Bornagirl76 on Nov 20, 2008 15:16:40 GMT
Thanks for your report Sxesadie  It sounded awesome. I doubt the Kings will be complaining about their lack of support in America after this tour, becase as you said their audiences are expanding and they've got themselves a big swathe of hugely dedicated fans. I'm sure they appreciate it - that's why they take the time to sign autographs and take photos with fans. What was your question about 'I Want You'? |
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Post by justjessa on Nov 20, 2008 17:38:15 GMT
I'm in class today after getting home at 8pm last night after an 8 hour car ride home from atlanta.... So this may have to be short... just wanted to give the heads up ill be posting like 25 videos tonight on my youtube video. Haha Although the sound quality is brillant (if you don't mine my awful singing in the background) the camera is a little shaky... what can I say? I was a little excited!  I was in the first row... so get excited! I also have pictures.. And a sweet story about meeting nathan and caleb! Stay tuned! Ps I totally saw that drunken blondie.  Xo Jessa |
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Post by justjessa on Nov 20, 2008 17:39:33 GMT
I'm in class today after getting home at 8pm last night after an 8 hour car ride home from atlanta.... So this may have to be short... just wanted to give the heads up ill be posting like 25 videos tonight on my youtube video. Haha Although the sound quality is brillant (if you don't mine my awful singing in the background) the camera is a little shaky... what can I say? I was a little excited! I was in the first row... so get excited! I also have pictures.. And a sweet story about meeting nathan and caleb! Stay tuned! Ps I totally saw that drunken blondie. Xo Jessa |
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sxesadie
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Post by sxesadie on Nov 20, 2008 17:40:42 GMT
Sorry to everyone who can't see the pictures! I'm going to probablyy remove my link in a week though because I'm getting some random friend requests and messages on facebook LOL That's surprising to hear about Jared...he's usually the one to come out when the others don't want to. Once I was there when he spent a great amount of time taking pics with a bunch of fans and after the last one, he looked around and asked "does anyone else need a picture?" which I thought javascript:add("[tr]"," [/tr]") Insert Table Rowwas soooo cute and so sweet. Glad you had such a great time overall though![/quote] I too have heard that Jared is the nicest of all of them, which is what made me even more upset. Maybe he was just in a bad mood that night or something but both times I saw him that day he didn't bother to make an attempt to speak and he saw all the fans waiting, one girl even said she saw him looking out the window at all of us but when he left the building he just kept on walking and was about to get on the bus until everyone called him out. Oh dear thank you! We were just prepping for our wedding pictures And bornagirl76, I asked him was I Want You about a girl hooking up with a black guy and he laughed and said yes. Whether its meant to be a bad or thing or not I don't know lol. |
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Post by no1kolfan on Nov 20, 2008 17:51:29 GMT
So I just got back home (VA) from Atlanta...After a 7-hour drive. I was at the Tabernacle yesterday. GREAT FUCKING SHOW. It would've gone without a hitch if it hadn't been for that drunk blonde roaming around trying to fight pretty much everybody close to the front (center) in GA. Anyone else with me here? What the hell? ANYWAY, I was there in line since like 4, freezing my ass off, but in the end was well worth it. I can't say I was familiar with the Whigs, but I think I'm intrigued...And We Are Scientists were great. Too bad it was pretty obvious who all the audience was there for. They didn't seem to get much love. But I danced and sang along to every single song. And the main act...oh man, how can I even put into words...it was one of the best shows I've been to, I'd say top 5 (behind NIN 2 weeks ago and Pearl Jam...because no one tops Pearl Jam, and that's a fact. ). I love the fact that everyone was singing along to every single song. Caleb even smiled during one song (might've been "On Call") when he started singing and the audience pretty much took over. He seemed to like that. And by the way, does anyone remember what he said about going home and Atlanta adopting them? Can't quite recall... no1kolfan, I think I saw you there (if that's you on your avatar), I was right beside you, to your left, during the show, if I'm not mistaking you for someone else. I was wearing a gray/black striped zip-up. |
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Post by sxesadie on Nov 20, 2008 18:29:07 GMT
And by the way, does anyone remember what he said about going home and Atlanta adopting them? Can't quite recall... He said that their home town doesn't want to claim them and then he asked if we would adopt them! |
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Post by no1kolfan on Nov 20, 2008 20:25:14 GMT
And by the way, does anyone remember what he said about going home and Atlanta adopting them? Can't quite recall... He said that their home town doesn't want to claim them and then he asked if we would adopt them! |
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Post by Savanna on Nov 20, 2008 21:10:40 GMT
And bornagirl76, I asked him was I Want You about a girl hooking up with a black guy and he laughed and said yes. Whether its meant to be a bad or thing or not I don't know lol. Hahahah, was he serious?? Wow I definitely did not know that.. Hmm .. "the black GUY with the gift down below" ! Interesting...and strange.. |
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Post by Savanna on Nov 20, 2008 21:11:27 GMT
Aw I get so jealous hearin everyone say 'oh yeah, I talked to Caleb about this...' Haha one day soon |
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Post by bmrc (kari) on Nov 20, 2008 23:28:16 GMT
So I just got back home (VA) from Atlanta...After a 7-hour drive. I was at the Tabernacle yesterday. GREAT FUCKING SHOW. It would've gone without a hitch if it hadn't been for that drunk blonde roaming around trying to fight pretty much everybody close to the front (center) in GA. Anyone else with me here? What the hell? ANYWAY, I was there in line since like 4, freezing my ass off, but in the end was well worth it. I can't say I was familiar with the Whigs, but I think I'm intrigued...And We Are Scientists were great. Too bad it was pretty obvious who all the audience was there for. They didn't seem to get much love. But I danced and sang along to every single song. And the main act...oh man, how can I even put into words...it was one of the best shows I've been to, I'd say top 5 (behind NIN 2 weeks ago and Pearl Jam...because no one tops Pearl Jam, and that's a fact. ). I love the fact that everyone was singing along to every single song. Caleb even smiled during one song (might've been "On Call") when he started singing and the audience pretty much took over. He seemed to like that. And by the way, does anyone remember what he said about going home and Atlanta adopting them? Can't quite recall... no1kolfan, I think I saw you there (if that's you on your avatar), I was right beside you, to your left, during the show, if I'm not mistaking you for someone else. I was wearing a gray/black striped zip-up. Well, I remembered seeing you at the show after I saw your avatar here yesterday. I don't roam around the forum much, sorry. But certainly next time. You seem nice. And yeah, that was me being heckled by the girl. I tell ya, I showed a little sympathy, and all of a sudden she wouldn't stop apologizing to me, and telling her freaking problems.... I was getting sick of her. I remember one time she kept on during the Kings' set, and that was the last straw, I yelled at her to let me watch the show and to shut the fuck up. I was pissed.  |
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Post by bmrc (kari) on Nov 20, 2008 23:31:31 GMT
and Pearl Jam...because no one tops Pearl Jam, and that's a fact. Karma for that ^^ and because you drove 7 hours and froze your ass off!! Hahaha, thank you! Curiously, I went to see Pearl Jam this summer, drove 5.5 hrs. to see them in SC. Kings of Leon opened for them, and that's how I got into their music. And now I drove 7 hrs. just to see the opening act. Go figure.. |
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Post by Black Jeans on Nov 20, 2008 23:37:20 GMT
Thanks for your report Sxesadie It sounded awesome. I doubt the Kings will be complaining about their lack of support in America after this tour, becase as you said their audiences are expanding and they've got themselves a big swathe of hugely dedicated fans. I'm sure they appreciate it - that's why they take the time to sign autographs and take photos with fans. I was going to say the exact same thing. I haven't heard about their lack of support since they started this tour. I suppose we'll know the truth when they come back to the UK. If they say "It's good to be back to where we consider home" or something like that. But I honestly don't think they will now. I think they know they are truly appreciated over there now. And you guys should count yourselves lucky that they actually come out and sign things over there. Here their huge bodyguards push us out the way so they can get straight into the bus without even looking at us. |
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