I can't express myself, I'm beside myself. I love Elliott so much, I start crying when I think about the effect his has on me.
Yes, he was all of the attributes mentioned in all the other recaps..but it's not tangible. It's like electricity..you can't see it..but you can feel it. You can see it's effects. Elliott is electric. His voice is and always will be an opiate. I was not only startruck, I carry the vibration of his voice everywhere with me to day. Singing "A Song For You..he ended his concert holding the note on" you". And I it imprinted my soul. I can't describe what Elliott does to an audience. I looked around me, on the occasion or two I could take my eyes off Elliott...and everyone had the same starry look in their eyes as they were glued to him on stage. There was an 11 year old girl, Winnie Cooper..all the way..and she had the starstruck look. It was so adorable, but everyone regardless of age or gender had the same look. Elliott captures his audience.
I was able to get a hug from Elliott...and I've not yet returned to earth. Bear with me, I'm sure I will be able to say more later.

I am so happy for you Parsi...can't wait till you come down to earth to hear more!!

I know exactly what you are feeling...it will take you many days to come down. So Happy for you !!

Thanks for sharing your excitement !!

Ging, Elliott didn't take pictures..he didn't have time. I was able to get his autograph, and then my family kept urging me to get close to him for a picture. Well, I couldn't do that..I didn't even want to impose that much on him, since he said no pictures with fans. But then I was pushed back up there, so I said..Elliott can I have a hug please..and I felt bad, because I'd already had my time with him..people were in line after me. I don't usually push myself on people...or in places...but he reached over and let me hug him. I didn't want to hug Elliott because he's famous or a superstar...I wanted to hug him because I love his soul, who he is, his spirit. I felt like I connected to the energy that is Elliott..with that hug, and honestly ..I didn't realize I was walking on air till I was halfway down the sidewalk and I realized my feet really was not feeling the pavement. I felt about 3 inches higher than the ground...and as if I was walking on cushy clouds. It was weird feeling. My husband called my daughter on the cellphone...and said" he was holding down the helium balloon that used to be your mother". She was like OMG..no, really, you saw Elliott in concert..you touched him. You hugged him. My son reacted the same way...Elliott is like a superstar to them already.
I really want Elliott to get big, but in my selfish way, I can't imagine never getting that close to him again. It's magical.

What beautiful thoughts Parsi - I am so glad you got to see him in concert this go round. I'm afraid you are right - continuing to be this close to fans will not always be possible- so this was the right time. You describe the experience so very well!

Pars, I'm so thrilled for you. LOL at the "helium balloon that used to be your mother" comment!! I so know how you feel about your experience. Really, Elliott turns me into an incoherent, babbling, unable to speak (I know these are all pretty inconsistent adjectives, but like I said....) idiot . When it comes to posting about him, either trying to explain how he makes me feel or why he has the affect on me he does or describing my concert experience I lose all intelligence!

Were there a lot of people there, full house and was he well received?

I love reading your story because I know exactly how you feel !! Keep writing.....I lovE it !!!

Elliott is Magical and to hug him....well it is just the very BEST !!

Bless your heart hon, THIS, to me as a fan, is as good as it gets. You said it with PERFECTION, and I know exactly how you feel. I have been a musician, and have seen so many concerts in my 36 years, and even though Duran Duran has ALWAYS been that "one" that got through my heart and straight to my soul, dare I say that Elliott, by his own, humble, appreciative, GRATEFUL, self, that leaves everything he has on the stage, from his heart, to his soul, to his blood, sweat, and tears, has touched me like NO one, ever. I would give up any future possible experience of seeing this amazing man live, if it meant that EVERY single one of you, or even just one of you who HASN'T had the chance, was given the opportunity to experience an evening with Elliott Yamin. You would be surprised how much just over an hour, can literally, change your life;) I am sooooooooo happy for you, and THANK YOU for sharing, so eloquently;)

xxoo
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Oh, Parsi, I'm soooo happy for you!!! Thanks for sharing your moment with us!

Thank you. I don't know how in depth to recap the concert. I could write a book, I'm that long winded.

Well said! I am still not all the way back to reality and down from my high and it was over a week ago! I wish i could put my thoughts into words as well as some of you!

Pars! What an "otherworldly" experience. isn't it? So happy for you! Don't even TRY coming back to earth, till you've etched it all, indelibly into your heart and soul!

Book Time! I love your experience! Please don't stop!

It's a lot of fun reading everyone's experiences. They are all similiar but different too. The more details, the better. I hope to get one of those hugs one day too. I've had a handshake, but a hug would be wonderful. :awe:

It is so wonderful to know that we all have the same response--AND that this is a first for just about everyone here I think..Elliott is one-of-a-kind..I feel like he is so special, someone who comes along once-in-a-lifetime...I know he's human but early on I took the name AngELL to mean that to me, ELLiott is an angel!! I really really think he has so many special qualities-spiritual qualities like love, purity, honesty, humility, gentleness, compassion, selflessness--that some scoff at in our "modern" world...To me he's the closest I've ever known to being a real angel--and when you meet someone like him you can't help but be lifted into another dimension--he takes you closer to heaven..where you feel peace, joy and love--at least that is my experience...

Your recaps were amazing...and i know exactly how you feel...it's a magical experience...I felt light headed and like I was walking on air after we both put our arms over the others shoulder to take a picture...my hand was shaking on his shoulder that I was so embarrassed because he must have felt it...and the walking on air part...that's no easy feat for me cause I'm a big fella!!But yet I felt weak in the knees...how dumb is that...42 years old and quivering like a wet chihuahua! But that is just it...the voice, the soul, his energy...his light...you feel it and it is so overwhelming.

I am so thrilled for you! It is wonderful to read recaps that express just how MUCH Elliott means to his fans & how he affects them. Thanks for sharing that with us parsim! :glomp:

Beautiful, beautiful posts, Parsimmomm

This is something I have felt for so long, but I guess I just never found the words. I wasn't trembling, and crying, and lightheaded because I was near a famous person, but because of the beautiful soul and spirit that has touched me and encouraged me when I've been down, and has restored my faith that there is still good in this world, and that people can be nice and still do well and they can not be aggresssive and still come out okay. Everything in this world now teaches you just the opposite of what he stands for. That to be anything, or do anything in this world, you have to promote yourself, and step on people, and put others down, but Elliott has shown us that generosity of spirit, and humbleness, and just putting others before yourself, is still something to be desired. If he is not a role model, then I don't know who is.

I love you Elliott. You inspire me to be better.

You can't possibly add anything to that except...
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Pars, I'm so thrilled for you and for all the great fans who have had a chance to see him live, touch him even.....! Thanks to all for posting recaps so we can feel like we're there too. Love it......

thank you, all, for the wonderful recaps.........and now i know, for sure, that we all feel elliott in the same way. that certain something he has....his essence.....is what connects us all. like claudette always says "his talent is a given".....but it's that other something.......his "neshima" (soul)......that we all feel.....
thank you elliott, for being the man that you are. and for giving so much joy to the world.

I don’t post often but read here daily. I just have to share my experience with Elliott in Tucson. This was the 1st time I got to see him in person. I think today I’m calm enough to do all the typing lol.

Josh was good and the man definitely has personality. He talked about being broke down with his van and standing outside in nothing but his boxers waving to people going by. He joked about not traveling in luxury like Mr. Yamin. He also said it’s just too hot here for him. (Elliott did comment that he’ll take the heat over the cold) . Josh did a song ( I think it was Shadow ? about a peeping tom) and said if we yelled loud enough Elliott would come out and dance for us in his underwear, well we did but E never came out lol. Josh was very entertaining, I enjoyed him.

Now Elliott’s band takes the stage and the moment I’ve been waiting over a year for is about to happen. Alright begins to play and here comes THE MAN! I jumped out of my seat and let out the biggest YEAH my husband and daughter watched as I turned into a crazy lady.

He sounded amazing and the set was the same that I’ve read here. Russell did have to correct him once. Elliott was talking about the “right love” and wanted to sing One Word. Russell told him that’s not next. Elliott laughed and said “you’d think I know my set by now” and everyone just chuckled.

I was completely mesmerized. He’s got the stage presence down and was enjoying himself. I was sooo happy for him and me. A song for you was absolutely beautiful, all I could do was cry thru it. Watching his dream come true on that stage, and mine of getting to see him sing this, was truly overwhelming for me. I was so proud of him up there and knowing that some people are just discovering him now. I’ve known this from the very beginning of AI 5. Elliott touches my soul like no one else ever has.

My husband went to get in line for autographs while my daughter and I threw our trash away and went to the ladies room. When we got to where he was in line, he decided to go out for some fresh air. My daughter and I were waiting patiently with maybe 20 people ahead of us. About 10 minutes later, my husband walks in the front door with Elliott! He saw him coming down the side of the building from the bus and spoke with him. He got Elliott to sign for me on the sticky note from 93.7KRQ. My husband told Elliott that my wife is going to freak out when she sees me come in with you. He said Elliott laughed with him. To any other Etrainers that saw a big guy with tan shorts and shirt that came in the door with Elliott, that was my husband! He said Elliott was great to talk to, so down to earth.

My husband walks over to me and hands me the paper, he said the look on my face was priceless lol. My CD was in my purse, my daughter had the camera in her’s. I wasn’t moving out of line since he already got my autograph. I wanted my cd signed and wanted to look into those blue eyes.
My turn was finally here, I’m standing face to face with Elliott! I first said to him joking, so are you tired of signing your name yet? We both laughed and he said to me”I’ll never be tired of signing my name” He shook my hand, signed my cd. I told him I was so proud of him, I also said I that I just witnessed a legend in the making. I wished him continued success and told him I was so glad he came to Arizona, and that I finally got to see him.
All this was done eye-to-eye contact. He said to me thank you, thank you very much. I couldn’t contain myself any longer. I raised my arms for a hug, and he reached over and hugged me! I felt that hug down to my toes. I said God Bless You Elliott and on my way I went.

My 27 year old daughter was taking this all in watching me. and she was next. She went completely dumb founded on Elliott. He said hi to her 1st and asked how she was doing lol. She said fine and stood there like a deer in headlights. He signed her ticket and then we headed home. She was so happy for me, she knows how long I waited for my moment with Elliott. She said Mom, I think you just had an out of body experience and my husband answered “you bet she sure did”!

My pics came out really dark, but I’m glad someone else posted great ones here. This was one of the best days of my life! :cheerleader1:

By the way, how do I get my pic of my autographs on here? I tried to paste them but it doesn;t work for me.

Also, my husband said it was a rush to walk in with Elliott. Everyone screamed and my hubby thought he got 10 secs of fame for himself LOL

Wonderful recap! I'm so happy for you. Maybe I will see Elliott in concert this fall. I'm hoping he comes to KC or St Louis next time. But if he doesn't, I've still got the Christmas album to look forward to.

Maybe you have to be an etrainer to understand this, but reading stories about people getting to meet Elliott and speak with him makes me just as happy as having my own moment with him. Well, maybe not "just as", but nearly as much. :fangirly:

I get chills reading these stories and am so genuinely happy for each one of you (us). And it makes me even more happy when families and friends get to experience it with us.

Great Story...Your happiness brought tears to my eyes !!

SWgypsy, I'm thrilled for you!!! I'm also totally proud of you for being able to speak when you met Elliott. I was literally rendered speechless!

Thanks for the recap and letting us relive the experience!

Thank you both for the recaps. Beautiful wording, so well put (wish I could do the same). I'm so happy you both got to meet Elliott. Reading your recaps has me reliving my concert moments once again.

Waiting for some pics :). southwestgypsy, you'll first need to upload them to a web site, like photobucket. Then you can click on img box found above where you type, and paste in the address to the specific pictures.

I hope this works. Sorry they are so dark. I figured out how to do a signature lol. I'm just not reaol computer savy. Just so you know my nickanme is Janie, My husband had E sign with my "real name," Maryjane. I guess he thought since it was E, my name needed to be offical lol.

The pic with his finger is One Word and the pic after that is Alright.

Thanks for sharing your experiences parsimmon and southwestgypsy. Think I too got a little teary-eyed reading that.

Cool picture of the venue. Love when people post the pics of the venues especially when Elliott's name is on the marquee.

Have you both come down yet? Or are you still floating?

:loons: :cloud9:

PARS, please come back to earth from cloud nine. We want the nitty-gritty, the blow-by-blow account! Don't be a tease like Elliott Yamin!

Great recap...

another happy customer!!

I was just so excited. I couldn't believe I was going to see Elliott Yamin! I got downtown in Tucson around ...7:10. I went with my husband and we were to meet my sister and brother-in-law for the concert. My husband and I were walking to the Rialto..and right behind it was Elliott's tourbus..and ELIOTT. He was wearing his cap, curls loose under his cap, shorts and smoking a cigarette. I wanted to approach him, but did not want to invade his space and privacy. He was heading for the door to his van. I didn't quite get up to the van, and said...Elliott..but if he heard me, he didn't acknowledge it. And I was fine with that, I felt a little rude going up to him halfway as it was. I know he never saw me.
The concert: There were seats..lots of chairs. I was surprised because the management had said SRO. But there were about 40 people up front around the stage. We sat until the concert started..and then my sis and I headed up to the stage. We were right there at the stage. I'd say the building was only about half full, maybe less.
Josh Hoge, of course, started the concert. He was witty and he sings really well. He has a powerful voice when he belts it out. Good range. His falsetto is the best I've ever heard. And I love a falsetto...so he won me over. I'd go see him again, with or without Elliott. I liked his own compositions, but he did an excellent cover of Sam Cooke's "Aint No Sunshine".
When Elliott came out the stage just captured his electricity. He came out with his curls(I love those curls) and wearing a cap which he ditched after the third song. Then there was his hair, loose and he looked Bruce Springsteenish. He eyes were little tired , but his body..OMG..he's moving all the time. He looked very handsome,slim, wiry in distressed jeans and dark t-shirt.
Elliott started singing ALRIGHT..and since I'm familiar with all his songs, the concert is just that much better for me, I felt like dancing and singing along. The best part is just hearing that pitch perfect voice come out of him, live. It's mindblowing from the first note. He was great...he is meant to be a live performer.His vocals were spot on.
Elliott followed with FAW..and he made sure to mention how fortunate we are to live in America and the freedoms we have, and how he appreciates the troops around the world fighting for freedoms around the globe. He was just awesome in his respect for God, Country and the military. And 100% sincere. The song was beautiful, he sings it with such passion and soul. Stevie Wonder all the way. This is really one of Elliott's best songs, and much needed in today's world. Someone on a blog..had asked "Where's our Dylan or Stevie Wonder.?" Unfortunately..there was no way to comment..or I would have told him..MEET ELLIOTT YAMIN!
Elliott got his set mixed up..and went on to introduce ONE WORD..then Russell goes over to whisper something in his ear. At that Elliott says, but I'm not going to sing that song yet..then says "You'd think I'd know my own set by now", and sings "I'm The Man."
Then he sang One Word. What can I say...Elliott just sings like no other. He sings so incredible, there's no way anyone can say but the same things over and over. Elliott sings for you, and you always want to hear more. He reaches your soul. I was starryeyed over his voice. The CD cannot capture the essence of Elliott's depth in his vocals. The richness, the quality of his notes, the nuances, ...he's so multidimensional. It's layers deep. That's how I would describe Elliott's voice live.. the CD can't pick up all the degrees of someone ax talented as Elliott.
A few other notes..the crowd went crazy when Elliott started singing "Wait For You"..they sang along. For the most part, everyone there knew all the words to all of Elliott's songs. There were lots of men and women mouthing the words.
Someone in the crowd through Elliott a lai? he says :lai me and puts on a red flowered lai. Then he looks for the name and thanks Jessica.
He sang "Take My Breath Away" ...Elliott appears to really like this song. I like his vocals on it..he maintained the melody of the song..and singing introduced..Russell on guitar, Aaron and Joonie on keys, Ollie on bass, and last but not least ..Felix on drums. Yes, Elliott could sing the phone book.
My favorite song of the night..was Little Ghetto Boy. I love Donny, and Elliott could do covers of Donny like noone else. He "gets this" song.
When Elliott started with ..ooooh,oohh, and went into Trainwreck ..it was heaven. I love that song anyway and live it's excpetional.
And Elliott closed with A SONG FOR Y'ALL... just acoustical. It was classic Elliott .
Elliott's certainly is going to be successful singing live. The hour went by too fast, the crowd loved him, and he loved the crowd...and you were left wanting to hear more.
I recapped as best I could..just ask questions, if I left something out you want to know.

Beautiful recap! I don't know why I didn't plan on going to the Tucson show too. It's funny how hard it is to put into words what we think about his music, isn't it? You did a great job.

SWGYPSY, Thanks for your recap. I'm so glad you got pictures. My sis got some, but I don't have a cellphone. I loved that you captured the RIALTO with Elliott on the marquee. So nice to have another TUCSON ETRAINER who understand this Elliott love.

Thank you everyone for you nice words. I don't write about personal experiences much, and appreciate the response. I feel like y'all are family and love how you all mirrored my own reactions to Elliott.

Both your recaps are just beautiful. I am so glad you both got the chance to have this wonderful experience.

That was G R E A T Pars! You obviously know your music. You have perfectly caputured the essence of an Elliott Yamin concert. Congrats on having experienced levitation after hearing the GREATEST voice of the 21st century!

Oh. Parsimmon!! That was a glorious recap!! So heartfelt!!
You made me feel I was there with all the details--and your feelings--that believe me, we ALL share!! Thank you so much!!