ENGLEWOOD: Recaps

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From the CB's cmbcarab:

WOW WOW WOW! He was superb tonight! I have never heard his voice better. Every note was fabulous! The crowd was terrific and very loud! He was very funny again tonight. There was a man on the left side in the orchestra section that was about 1/2 way back. He was sprawled out in his chair and really looked asleep. Clay saw him, said 'there's a guy sleeping' and really laughed and turned around and walked back toward the orchestra laughing. He and the guy had a funny exchange. Someone threw a gift up on stage for him during the show--it was a box of mac and cheese. He layed it on the floor through the concert. After DSIAFCD when he was exiting the stage, he ran back and grabbed it and then ran off with it holding it like it was a prized possession. Very funny. There was a seven year old girl in the audience and he spoke to her and used her for the jokes about staying away from these women who have been to many concerts. He said even though you're seven they'll have you driving them to concerts. The venue had a good crowd. The orchestra was full except for the last 6 rows on the two sides. The mezzanine and front balcony looked to be full. I think there were seats in the rear balcony that were free. But it must have been at least 90% full. Looked to see if anyone was filming, if they were they were very discreet. There were signs and an announcement about cameras being confiscated if they were used. He did the cellphone bit with a women who was on the phone with a friend and her daughter, they of course requested MDYK.

He was in perfect voice tonight. Absolutely spine chilling.

edited to add: There were mostly women in the front orchestra but a lot of men in the rest of the venue. It was the most men I'd ever seen at a concert. During AIW there were a lot of flashes coming from the second half of the orchestra. Seemed to be people that had no idea--they at least waited until the last song--but since there was no announcement, they wouldn't have known it bothers him. They did say no cameras so I'm sure that's why they waited til the last song. I didn't see any of the internet fans using flash. Mostly the ones who said it was their first concert.

He told the crowd the conversation about his zipper last night. Said that his pants had been fully zipped but opened a little cause he was fat. Said he was throwing them out.

One last edit-- I was thrilled to not hear anyone yell 'you can do it Clay' tonight before AIW. It was good the other night but I was hoping it would not keep happening. A few yelled I love you Clay but I didn't hear anything else. He crossed his fingers again though.

From the CB's ClayFlower:

Hi everyone! I just got back from the concert a little while ago and I must say he was AT HIS BEST tonight. Better than any concert I've been to of his (I was at the first JNT at MSG, Jukebox in Boston, 2 JNT2 in NYC & Albany). He nailed every single song including AIW. To hear that song live is breathtaking...the power in that man's voice is unbelievable. He looked drop dead gorgeous. I love his longer hair now....the hair paired with the stubble is :tasty :thud Also, he was so hilarious. When he spotted 2 people with the binoculars he tilted his head back again and did the thing with the nostrils and asked if they could see any boogers. :hehe :lol :hehe And then another time about them trying to see if he had gray hairs to which the lady said something about she couldn't tell because he was too far away and he was like..."what kind of binoculars are those...they must be like the cheapest set of binoculars from a candy store or something". :lol Then he was talking about all the musicians being professional and classy again and then he said something like "when I came in earlier after just waking up at 2 coming in here in pajamas and everyone was already dressed up". Then some people screamed cuz he talking about coming in his PJ's to which he responded "there is NOTHING, nothing SEXY about me when I first wake up! I still got eye boogers in mah eyes, I get a crease on the side of mah face cuz of how I sleep!". :lol :lol :lol Can I just say that the way he said "sexy" was so HOT. :drool

Ok...getting back to what I was talking about. :innocent He did a lot of little cute things when he was singing SR and WW...like the giddyup thing and just the way he was walking on the stage (what little room he had). He ran his fingers through his hair at least twice maybe 3 times. His hair is so so gorgeous in person. :thud :thud :thud

For those of you who where there I was in the second row in the center isle seat to the left side. I'm the 20 something girl with the long hair dressed in black and I was there with my mom. I saw the couple in the front row and made a bet with my mom that they would be the ones Clay would sing the Christmas song to and of course I was right. I made eye contact with Clay countless times which was SO amazing! :thud I about died everytime! Those beautiful sparkling green eyes looking at me was...wow! :thud :thud :thud During SR I thought maybe he would do the "sleigh ride together with you" thing to me...but he of course didn't...that went to the lady to the left of me in the 3rd row isle seat (catsmomsny? :wave ). The lady with the cell phone that got caught by Clay was directly behind me too. I just have to say that the closest I've ever been to the stage was 9th row and to be in the 2nd row was awesome!! :ya

Another funny thing was after DSIAFCD he ran off with the mac and cheese before coming out to sing AIW. Oh...and people kept screaming things out mostly in the beginning of the show and he hilariously said..."what is this open bar night?". Some people stood up and screamed something like "we cam from Ireland to see you!!"....and he snarkingly said "wow, that's really great...now take your seats". :laugh
He's too funny. I wish I could remember everything that he said and did but I'm so tired. His suit was brown btw...but not a true chocolate brown. The suit looked nice on him...but I wish the pants were a little less baggy. I guess he just didn't want another "fly" incident. :laugh The security was insane though...I really hope there is video clack of this glorious night!

All in all...he looked stunning, sounded fantastic, and I loved every minute of it! I can't remember word for word on everything but this is the jist of some of the stuff that happened. Btw..this is my first review too so don't be too hard on me. Goodnight all. I'll update if I can remember anything else.

From the CB's LynninNJ:

OH WHAT A NIGHT!!!!! Su in the front row getting all Clay's attention, Suzy and Abby on the cell phone - "Clay wants to Play" at the buses....it was all SOOO AMAZING!!!!

Highlights for me: #1 being with my BESTEST Clayfriends, mac and cheese from the woman in the front row, him saying 'dude' while bending down to pick up the mac and cheese with the long hair falling to the front (!), banter with Su (hotforclay) in the front row.....he was "scared" of her!,
Cellcert with Kym to Suzy and Abby, OCOCE clap "thanks to the one person clapping"...THAT WAS ME!, OCOCE being a religious experience, DSIAFCD (again to Su!) "hug" and glory note.....and of course....AIW - what a magical experience!!!
PJ's at the buses, OMG! from Clay, a long line of handshakes and "how are yas?", AIKEN SKIN with RINGS!, "Clay wants to play" trivia game, and farewell wave from OMC!!!!!

Wish i could type forever this morning with a recap, but i just drug myself out of bed to get to work and then we're heading to Baltimore again.....so i will just say that Clay is the most entertaining, funny, generous, smart, talented, hot rock god man on the face of this EARTH!!!!!!!!!

I LOVE CLAY AIKEN!

From the CB's d4kkkks:

Happy Great Moment with Clay To All! I have a good time last night in BergenPac concert. I enjoy every minute of it.

When Clay showed up looking gorgeous in brown velvet suit, well styled hairdo, well polished boots, in person, full of life and smiling so sweetly, everyone were rejoicing. I am over joy. Maybe a good coincidence, when the restriction was announced repeatedly, I settled myself, sat back, relaxed and enjoyed the show. I was able to watched, listened to Clay every songs attentively, trying not to blink as much I could. I gave each of Clay song an standing ovation because he really deserve it.
What a night to remember with him. It was a bittersweet moment once again. Clay angelic voice and entertainment came to an end. My friends dropped me home at 11pm. After putting my stuff away, I immediately rewinded my mini cassette recorder, put on my earphone and listen to his concert again through an audio, while reading the cellcert thread. The reporters are doing a wonderful job. They are almost perfect in describing the audience reactions and Clay every songs. But nothing can describe Clay interactions with the audience and his fans, and the Clay/fans banter moments is the best . He is really gifted, talented and magical. Everyone have to be there with him to really appreciate Clay adorable personality. Clay is amazing, hilarious and humanitarian.

tidbit; the first time Clay requested the lights on, he looked straight to my direction, while I was waving to him. Clay said ""Hi everybody". I was in the middle, center, direct to the stage where he always position . I was watching him directly from where I seated, in the entire show.

In as much that we love to said goodbye to Clay in the bus. we are in this stage that this freezing cold can bring us down badly anytime. I am proud to those who bravely stayed in the cold. I am sure Clay really appreciate and concern to there health as well. Giving them a few minutes of his time and have fun is so precious. We feel the love of Clay. God Bless him.