Elliot Kicks off Fall Tour in Chicago (and we were there)
By Idolmama(Idolmama)
The show itself was short, only 12 songs, but it was packed with power, musicianship I honestly wasn't expecting, and a LOT of heart from Elliot Yamin. He opened the show with "Alright" from his self-titled CD, and it was on from there ...

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Saturday, October 6, 2007
Elliot Kicks off Fall Tour in Chicago (and we were there)

I should subtitle this post "What a difference ice cream makes"...Elliot didn't take the stage until two (quite fabulous) other bands had played.... after the first band, my husband realized it was going to be another hour (at least) before Elliot performed, so he offered to take the kids next door for ice cream, while I sat on my keister and sipped my beer....which I thought was a fabulous idea :))

I go to the ladies room 20 minutes after they leave, and only then do I hear my cell phone beeping to tell me I've missed a call. I check, and I've missed three, all from my husband, and all within a span of about 4 minutes....something is up. I'm thinking, major problem, accident, injury, vomit, something....so I call, only to hear that they just met Elliot, standing around outside the tour bus. Quite accidentally. And, he's really nice....stops to chat with them, all FIVE of them....poses for pictures (taken with a cell phone and too dark to post, since I had the real camera in my purse)...gives my daughter a hug, my other daughter a high-five, and encourages my son to keep taking drum lessons. Really spent time talking with them. Kids are amazed and grateful. I am, too! What a really cool encounter with a cool guy.

The show itself was short, only 12 songs, but it was packed with power, musicianship I honestly wasn't expecting, and a LOT of heart from Elliot Yamin. He opened the show with "Alright" from his self-titled CD, and it was on from there with all of our favorite tracks as well as a few treats interspersed. One treat was a cover of the 70's classic "Sharing the Night"...wow, what fun. The other treat was enjoying Jose "Sway" Penala (Season 5 Idol alum) providing background vocals and percussion, and looking like he was enjoying every minute!

I am absolutely convinced that Elliot is the true star from Season 5, and know that we've only seen the beginning of what he can do! And he's a nice guy to boot ;)

Now, if only I'd gone for that ice cream.....

Posted by Idolmama at 12:24 a.m.http://www.buscatube.com/v/17/y/elliott/

OMG, he sang Sharing the Night... I was hoping he would do that when he had his recent tour here in the Philippines. I so love that song! But hey maybe next time he will.

I :awe: that song!

I love Sharing The Night Together. I wonder if he sang WSOP too. I also wonder if he knows how much EVERONE loves that song.
I soooooooo wish I could see him this time!!!!

*swoons* I wanted to hear Sharing the Night live!

Here they are in no particular order!
He sang..

Alright
Trainwreck
Wait for Me
SHARING THE NIGHT TOGETHER
One Word
Movin' On
Little Ghetto Boy
Free
Find A Way
Take My Breath Away
I'm the Man
In Love With You Forever
and
A Song For You

I Love Sharing the Night Together. November 20th can't get here fast enough.

it was an amazing concert.. amazing venue... amazing crowd. i saw him (and the whole band) outside the venue as well, before the show. we talked for a short bit... i was being awkward and nervous... told him my sister saw him in cebu... and he was like "mabuhay!... oh you say it differently in cebu right?!" i don't remember what i said next. it wasn't my most lucid moment. He apparently cut his hair alittle bit... he looks much better though.

while outside, i did get to witness this dad running across the street with 4 kids trailing behind him... he was screaming for elliott's name. i had just gotten my pictures taken with elliott. he was very nice indeed, that elliott... and it was truly special to witness how he interacted with those kids as well. too bad the mama from that blog wasn't there.

anyhoo, still outside, sway was talking to a couple of chick, one of whom looked like my professor in college. aaron was rubbing ollie's head. so oh so sweet. ollie looked cute with his granny glasses. russell was talking to a chick. the new drummer was walking in and out of the bus. junnie was nowhere in sight.

the show was short... with about a dozen songs and an encore...

alright (great song opener, imo)
find a way
take my breath away (elliott seemed to be out of breath here)
free (see comment above)
im the man
in love with you forever
trainwreck
sharing the night together (wonderful surprise, i love this dr. hook piece)
ghetto boy
wait for you (crowd favorite)
one word (with elliott holding/wearing someone's #1 foam hand thingy. brilliant!)
moving on (my favorite)
a song for you (im just glad he didn't "y'all" it)

elliott looked very pumped up and excited. he has truly transformed himself to an awesome performer. he was excited to jumpstart his tour in chi-town.

like a said, the crowd was amazing. i was surprised by the variety of audience that attended the show. and it's fun to just watch people around between bands. josh hoge was awesome... last goodnight was good as well. during elliott's turn, a couple members of the last goodnight sat next to our table. and josh and his guitarist was at the bar not too far from us cheering and singing along with elliott. during 'moving on' he was (pole) dancing with this chick and this dude. t'was funny. there were these two blind couple seated behind us as well, they have been drinking since josh's set until after elliott's. the guy was screaming and cheering elliott on. they were both complimenting elliott about his voice. and yeah, elliott did gave a shout out to the e-train... i saw and heard quite a few of us.

some miscellaneous stuff heard and seen during the concert:
- three frat guys. yes, frat guys. one wearing his cap fred durst style, was singing and dancing along with elliott. his friend was like "dude, elliott turned you gay"... the other guy was "no elliott turned him yo mama." lol.
- the guy selling E shirts and poster. some guy apporached him and asked if elliott was on american idol. the seller was like "yeah." the other guy asked if he won. the seller answered back, "he did." (in a way, he's right)
- angry grandmother... screaming at the lobby "where the hell is elliott.." she ranted on and on that she didn't pay to see two bands she doesn't know but elliott.
- friend, by the tour bus, screamed... "i want a solo pic of me with elliott." she went home still embarrassed with that comment.
- blind black man to his blind white lady friend... "he (elliott) does sound black"

well, again, the show was amazing. as we were walking back to the car. russell walked along with us, with that chick he was chatting with earlier before the show... he looks cuter with his short hair. funny how elliott introduced him as antonio bangladerash. lol. it was indeed a wonderful night for an evening with elliott.

uchmc78
love your recap. great details. love that you included little bits and pieces of others comments and observations about the whole night.
thanks

I love it when he said mabuhay. I can't wait for him to come back here and sing Sharing the Night.

loved reading all the details, not just about the show itself!

Hang on. They sell E shirts?? Are they new ones, or the same shirts here?

Good recap, U. Loved all the details. Thanks so much.

OMG OMG OMG.......This was one of the BEST nights in my LIFE! I'm uploading my pics and videos now. I'm afraid many are not so good because of the lighting. CHLOE- THE HORSESHOE WORKED GIRL!!!!!! I not only met Elliot but got a hug, pic, he signed the back of my tshirt, nice conversation, etc. All I can say is WOW! I'm still recuperating...(few too many beers I believe :rotfl: and the after effects of one awesome night!) and will tell the whole story later...cuz it's gonna be a long one...lol! :cheerleader1: :elliottporsche: :awe: :elliottcap:

:rocker: :rocker: :rocker:

Elliott is such a sweetheart for interacting with fans the way he does!

Thanks for sharing your recaps, we miss him here halfway across the world already :)

uchmc78...love your recap!! Finally, you can concert share and talk with your sister!! Love the tidbits you heard...it's kind of like the "Oddities In EY's Philippine Shows, some peculiar, funny, weird anecdotes" http://etrainstation.com/index.php?showtopic=14307

Way to go, BigEfan! I saw the thread you started, hoping to get to meet-and-greet Elliott and you have succeeded! I am really very happy for you :)

ucanhavemycake, thanks for the wonderful recap! seems Elliott's successful tour in the Philippines is still fresh in his head which is good. I really hope he comes back soon :)

nanassetta, thanks for the link to that blog :) Too bad idolmama missed out on the chance to meet Elliott herself but it was great that the rest of her family had such a wonderful encounter with him

Great recap & blog! Elliott absolutely is a generous soul.

CONGRATS bigEfan!! That horseshoe if fricken amazing, isn't it?!?! Don't forget to ship it on over here to Ohio! Looking faward to your pics & recaps!! :woohoo: :dance: :danceghost:

Nice recap, ucanhavmycake. Thanks for sharing. :)

bigEfan, congratulations! I'm glad you got your wish and (apparently) more!Looking forward to your recap... :D

We will be waiting with all your details!! :cheerleader1:

The shirts they are selling are the same ones that they sell over on that site. I bought 2 of the brown shirts with his picture in 4 different colors. The price is the same, $25.

Love to read these wonderful recaps........and the extra 'tidbits' are just fantastic......thanks so much.

woohoooo!!!! SOOOO happy for you!! Can't wait for pics and details!!!


also loved your recap and all the special details ucanhavemycake, thanks!!!

I had so much fun reading this thread! Thanks for posting! :)

omigod!omigod!omigod!!i KNEW IT WOULD WORK FOR YOU!!!!!!!!!!I CAN'T WAIT TO READ YOUR RECAP!!AND SEE YOUR PIX!!!!!! :rocker: :rocker: :rocker: :rocker:

How exciting! I LOVE reading everyones recaps! Keep them comming!

Elliott Yamin Concert -- 10/05/2007
Concert this Friday - I'm excited!!! :)

http://alicepl16.myphotoalbum.com/view_alb...bumName=album14

http://alicepl16.myphotoalbum.com/view_pho...m14&id=MOV05399

VIDEO OF LAST NIGHT IN CHICAGO!

How exciting! Thanks for posting the pics and video Nancy. :elliottelliott:

You're welcome! I just love "the finger!"

My pics and recap are now up in the thread jansidol started. I've got vids...gonna try tomorrow to get them on here. Please be kind, I was feeling pretty good but my singing along was not! :rotfl:

He's added a shirt, it's black with blue. Looks like his "sing like yamin it" shirts but doesn't have that saying on the O. All profits for this shirt and a pin that is also being sold go for diabetes healthcare for people in 13 differrent countries.

Great recap, ucanhavmycake78. Loved the details. Thanks for sharing. Glad that you had such a good time and that you got to meet Elliott.

Chicago showed Elliott lots of love. Awesome.

I love this recap...

Thanks!!!