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Title: Re: 08.05.09- The Americana at Glendale, CA (review)
Post by: Steveau on August 05, 2009, 10:13:11 pm
I just got back from the show. Luckily they let me into the VIP area so I got some decent video of the whole show. I'll edit and upload what I have to YouTube tomorrow. I wish I would have seen the other NESSAholics but was too late to look around
Title: Re: August 5, 2009- The Americana at Glendale, CA
Post by: vcfan on August 05, 2009, 10:21:46 pm
They let you in the VIP area? I was so pissed I couldn't see over the heads of all those people. I was directly behind the sound guys and could either see Vanessa's forehead or the back of her head depending on which way I tried to peek over the guys.

She did a longer set than I was expecting... from the best of my memory (I might get the order wrong):

Nolita Fairytale
Hands On Me
Ordinary Day
White Houses
Half A Week Before The Winter
Heroes and Thieves
Who's To Say
A Thousand Miles
"encore" - Home

I think that's it? I put encore in quotes because she said it was an encore, but she didn't feel like leaving and coming back because that's awkward haha.

My favorite part was when she was talking about Home and she said that "this feels more like home than my actual home". I LOVE HER.

ps. I was really annoyed because I wasn't in the front and everyone around me clearly didn't know any other songs but ATM and Ordinary Day... and when I was singing along to the other songs, they were kinda mocking them.

All in all I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO happy I got to see her again. and I don't know if this was already discussed...? but she said she's currently working on a 4th album!!! yayyyyyyyyyyyy! :) :) :)
Title: Re: August 5, 2009- The Americana at Glendale, CA
Post by: KULPDOGG on August 05, 2009, 11:54:55 pm
Quote from: Steveau on August 05, 2009, 10:13:11 pm
I just got back from the show. Luckily they let me into the VIP area so I got some decent video of the whole show. I'll edit and upload what I have to YouTube tomorrow. I wish I would have seen the other NESSAholics but was too late to look around

awesome!!!! thanks :D I'm excited
Title: Re: August 5, 2009- The Americana at Glendale, CA
Post by: nicole on August 06, 2009, 12:47:42 am
Quote from: eclv on July 28, 2009, 10:58:36 am
Thanks for the info. Still so disappointed, but not surprised that we didn't get any info on this and had rely on other Nh's.

What can you tell me about this venue? Is it just a park with a stage and you lay out a blanket? I need more info before I decide to go.

I'll check out the link.

Bitch... please... like you seriously were not going to go!? 

This show will always stand out to me.  It was super special to me because my family came with Let and I.  My little brother and two younger cousins.  Its always wonderful to expose more people... especially those close to you... to an amazing artist.  Holly and Jessica met up with us as well!  We love our girls.  We missed Stephanie.  I'm gonna spank her next time I see her.  Also... Natatlie!  Sad  I missed you!  Miss Carlton always pleases my soul.  She played longer than we expected.  It felt short to me, but that is because I can never get enough.   The set up was not catered towards the fans.  The reserved seating was for people who invested 100,000 or more to the property.  Luckily... Let made it happen.  We heard some people who waited got in.  We didn't wait cause I was told there was no chance (so I got to drinking!).  Good job, Let!  So happy to have seen Vanessa tonight!  I missed her and I am waiting for tour time!  Let's do it!

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Title: Re: August 5, 2009- The Americana at Glendale, CA (review)
Post by: eclv on August 06, 2009, 01:24:52 am
Yeah, yeah. Of course I was there.

It was a bust when we were told that it was reserved and we would be way in the back. Drinks with dear friends of 7 years all because of V is always fun. We missed the first few seconds of NF because we were having too much fun. It was great that we were able to get in the VIP area. Not the best spot but it was cool minus all the loud ass people who don't know that at concerts you listen, not talk. I was very happy that she came back out to greet with fans. However, I totally forgot to wish her an early happy birthday. I feel really bad. Sorry.

I only got two videos and only one up so far. It's almost 2:30 and I have to be up at 6 for my flight at 7:30, then work at 2pm. I think I can work in a nap before that. The things we do for V! Totally worth it and we'll keep on being there for her!

Setlist:

Nolita Fairytale
Hands On Me
White Houses
Heroes and Thieves
Who's To Say
Ordinary Day
Half A Week Before The Winter (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsZD_xG2t1o)
A Thousand Miles
Home

 

 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Nof5B3T5vk)
Title: Re: August 5, 2009- The Americana at Glendale, CA (review)
Post by: nutnlp on August 06, 2009, 06:36:01 am
i was at the side of the stage for the entire show.  the lighting was beautiful and she sounded great.  i have to admit it gets really annoying listening to people anticipating atm the whole damn show, and then leaving once it's done..i was hoping she would skip it all together like she did at the hotel cafe a couple months ago but this was a bigger show so i wasn't suprised 2 bnn songs were on the setlist.  glad hawbtw is still on there too. :)

ps: vanessas facial expressions during atm are priceless...she looks so annoyed hahah
Title: Re: August 5, 2009- The Americana at Glendale, CA (review)
Post by: amberbeads on August 06, 2009, 07:54:09 am
Vanessa was adorable and awkward as always :)
However, I was so violated by the people there... I couldn't see a freaking thing in the beginning, many thanks to this vile couple in front of me, each about 6' tall, who insisted on making out nonstop. It was after I looked down and saw their five-ish year old son glaring at me and pretending to shoot me (WTF?) that I decided to move.
Found Holly but couldn't find anyone else :( I was cranky so I jetted right away.
I was planning on seeing Branch at the Grove in a couple weeks but now I'm not so sure... I prefer the crowd when people have to pay (ie they actually want to be there/care about who's playing).
Title: Re: August 5, 2009- The Americana at Glendale, CA (review)
Post by: vcfan on August 06, 2009, 08:01:34 am
Quote from: amberbeads on August 06, 2009, 07:54:09 am
Vanessa was adorable and awkward as always :)
However, I was so violated by the people there... I couldn't see a freaking thing in the beginning, many thanks to this vile couple in front of me, each about 6' tall, who insisted on making out nonstop. It was after I looked down and saw their five-ish year old son glaring at me and pretending to shoot me (WTF?) that I decided to move.
Found Holly but couldn't find anyone else :( I was cranky so I jetted right away.
I was planning on seeing Branch at the Grove in a couple weeks but now I'm not so sure... I prefer the crowd when people have to pay (ie they actually want to be there/care about who's playing).

I feel the same way... everyone there sucked haha. well not everyone. everyone around me at least. I couldn't see Vanessa AT ALL and I was soooo annoyed because I knew everyone in front of me blocking me could care less about her. and those girls with the posters! They were trying to act like they were huge fans, but one poster said something about ATM and the other one mentioned Ordinary Day. I was like, REALLY?! ugh.

I can't believe she came back out to sign and take pics. I'm SO SAD.

At the end of Home, my friend and I tried to make our way to where she'd walk off stage, but of course everyone in VIP pretty much ruined our chances of getting anywhere near. so we tried to walk around the opposite way, but eventually gave up and went to Rite Aid. I'm pretty sure we were sitting on a bench eating our ice cream AS SHE CAME BACK OUT.

ugh. so sad. :(

I think I'll still give Michelle a go though. I mean... it's free haha.
Title: Re: August 5, 2009- The Americana at Glendale, CA (review)
Post by: itsthefiveofus on August 06, 2009, 08:03:14 am
Sounds like everyone had fun! I would definitely would not want to go to a free show. It seems like most of the people were rude. I would have busted out yelling at them!  ;D Can't wait to see more videos =] thanks eclv for the Home video!
Title: Re: August 5, 2009- The Americana at Glendale, CA (review)
Post by: nutnlp on August 06, 2009, 08:20:19 am
yeah i agree with what was said about prefering paid shows...atleast you know they have a clue who they are there to watch other than a little piano riff.  the signs were redic & halarious!  i was like whoaaaaaa felt like it was 2002 all over again.  "I walked 1,000 miles to get here" hahahahahah gag me.
Title: Re: August 5, 2009- The Americana at Glendale, CA (review)
Post by: vcfan on August 06, 2009, 08:25:51 am
Quote from: nutnlp on August 06, 2009, 08:20:19 am
yeah i agree with what was said about prefering paid shows...atleast you know they have a clue who they are there to watch other than a little piano riff.  the signs were redic & halarious!  i was like whoaaaaaa felt like it was 2002 all over again.  "I walked 1,000 miles to get here" hahahahahah gag me.

and "This isn't just an Ordinary concert!" haha UGHHHHHHHH AND THEIR POSTERS WERE BLOCKING ME WAS THE WORST PART!! I'm so bitter.
Title: Re: August 5, 2009- The Americana at Glendale, CA (review)
Post by: Ghisy on August 06, 2009, 10:55:27 am
Thanks for the review guys!
Nicole, I love the pics of all of you! (Let, seriously, when do I get to meet you after all this time? lol)

Quote from: nicole on August 06, 2009, 12:47:42 am
I missed her and I am waiting for tour time!  Let's do it!
I COMPLETELY agree with that statement!!
Title: Re: August 5, 2009- The Americana at Glendale, CA (review)
Post by: Martin. on August 06, 2009, 11:01:47 am
Thanks for the reviews. Sounds like you all had fun (minus the idiots in the audience).

I'm determined to go see her perform when she promotes this next album!

Oh yeah, she looks GREAT too. Best I've seen her in a long time, in fact.
Title: Re: August 5, 2009- The Americana at Glendale, CA (review)
Post by: Steveau on August 06, 2009, 01:34:31 pm
I'm uploading part of the videos now and they should be up within the hour. Just search for Vanessa Carlton Americana on YouTube. I'll do the rest tonight
Title: Re: Re: August 5, 2009- The Americana at Glendale, CA (review)
Post by: B on August 06, 2009, 05:30:30 pm
Great reviews. I am enjoying watching some of the videos that have found their way to youtube.

I realize I haven't seen V in almost two years. That is kind of sad. She needs to make her way to Chicago or something if she doesn't do a full fledged tour soon.
Title: Re: Re: August 5, 2009- The Americana at Glendale, CA (review)
Post by: itsthefiveofus on August 06, 2009, 07:12:38 pm
Quote from: B on August 06, 2009, 05:30:30 pm
Great reviews. I am enjoying watching some of the videos that have found their way to youtube.

I realize I haven't seen V in almost two years. That is kind of sad. She needs to make her way to Chicago or something if she doesn't do a full fledged tour soon.

Fully agree with you on this one B!
Title: Re: August 5, 2009- The Americana at Glendale, CA (review)
Post by: AisforAdrn on August 06, 2009, 07:52:38 pm
I don't know about you guys hahah I was there for HOURS. Waiting and then some REALLY annoying teenagers got right in front of me and started talking the whole time I was waiting. BUT I was one of the lucky few who got to sit very, VERY close it was just awesome seeing her again. You probably didn't hear me but I was the one screaming the whole time "PLAY LONDON!!!!!" "FAIR WEATHERED FRIENDS!!!!" haha

She looked gorgeous in a white flowy top, dark jeans, and a long necklace with a pendant on the end and her hair was as it always is.
I tried everything to try to get on those not even filled up VIP seats, but it's a good thing that I didn't get one because then I wouldn't have gotten so close to her.

AND I would like to add that the guitar that was being played with the songs were...simply amazing. Hearing Hands on Me with a guitar was so awesome and Home always great. Who's To Say was still amazing and always a favorite.

I'm sort of embarassed to say that something had taken over me and forced me to run after her...and ask for an autograph which no one got...sort of bullshit, but whatever. An amazing experience nonetheless.
Title: Re: August 5, 2009- The Americana at Glendale, CA (review)
Post by: AisforAdrn on August 06, 2009, 07:58:04 pm
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I was very happy that she came back out to greet with fans. However, I totally forgot to wish her an early happy birthday. I feel really bad.




WHAT?!!? Aww man, I always miss that, I was there forever waiting. haha shit.
Title: Re: August 5, 2009- The Americana at Glendale, CA (review)
Post by: KULPDOGG on August 07, 2009, 03:07:33 am
ooooo! lyric change in Half A Week Before The Winter!!  ;D
Title: Re: August 5, 2009- The Americana at Glendale, CA (review)
Post by: nutnlp on August 07, 2009, 06:58:54 am
yeah, she changed up a couple things on two of the songs i think..threw me off a bit..i got a really good spot, and i only got there like 30 mins before the show.
Title: Re: August 5, 2009- The Americana at Glendale, CA (review)
Post by: nutnlp on August 07, 2009, 01:37:42 pm
http://marytan.twittergroups.co.uk/2009/08/07/vanessa-carlton/

http://gregoryisaac.com/photo/vanessa-carlton/

http://bluesweater89.blogspot.com/2009/08/vanessa-carlton-at-americana-grand.html
Title: Re: August 5, 2009- The Americana at Glendale, CA (review)
Post by: pswik91 on August 13, 2009, 01:01:00 pm
that was amazing. =) she looks like she cut her hair or it's just the lighting haha that'd be cool though
Title: Re: August 5, 2009- The Americana at Glendale, CA (review)
Post by: Giuliana on August 18, 2009, 03:08:58 pm
I guys you are so lucky! I would have given everything to attend to that concert. I'll see the vids you uploded right now.  ;D
She's so bautiful!1
Title: Re: August 5, 2009- The Americana at Glendale, CA (review)
Post by: Giuliana on August 22, 2009, 02:59:54 pm
So, I've seen the concert on youtube and I think I went crazy, because I started to cry alone in my bedroom and my heart was beating so fast, that I had to stop for some seconds. I don't know what's wrong with me, but on Who's To Say and White Houses I really got emotional.

The thing that I most liked about that concert (besides her of course) was the guitar. I really think it was very very good, and it fit better than the violin she sometimes use as a compliment. The guitar was excellent. And when she played the intro of White Houses and the outro of Home, it was pure magic. I loved it.

It was a wonderful concert, and I'm so sad that I couldn't be there :( But well, I'll make it someday.

For the unlucky ones like me, who coulnd't see it, I leave you below the links to see all the songs that she played. All of them are the better quality that I could find in youtube. So, I hope you enjoy them. Thanks a lot to the nessaholics that took the time to record the concert and uplode it. People like me, that live in another continent will thank you for ever.

Here it is!

xoxo,
Chuls.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILAPWoUHrEE&feature=channel_page Nolita Fairytale
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwkqVGJiIds Hands On Me
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbWf6_VSjbk White Houses
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dlrHUxsT3A Heroes And Thieves
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tn0PLzaL4eE Who's To Say
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6JFd-Q06L4&feature=channel ordinay Ordinary Day
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qjm4d6_DnWk Thousand Miles
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Nof5B3T5vk  Home
Title: Re: August 5, 2009- The Americana at Glendale, CA (review)
Post by: itsthefiveofus on August 22, 2009, 08:41:40 pm
the video quality is amazing! thanks so much! =]
Title: Re: August 5, 2009- The Americana at Glendale, CA (review)
Post by: sabasaba on August 22, 2009, 11:42:43 pm
Here are some pictures I took that day -

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:D


Title: Re: August 5, 2009- The Americana at Glendale, CA (review)
Post by: Giuliana on August 23, 2009, 01:03:35 am
Great photos. I love that white t-shirt she wore. It suit her perfectly.  ;) DIOSA !
Title: Re: August 5, 2009- The Americana at Glendale, CA (review)
Post by: nutnlp on August 23, 2009, 03:06:53 pm
i still have videos from the side stage i need to upload as well as all the new songs from the hotel cafe earlier this year..im lagging it!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Re: August 5, 2009- The Americana at Glendale, CA (review)
Post by: superscientific on August 26, 2009, 09:07:08 pm
Quote from: B on August 06, 2009, 05:30:30 pm
Great reviews. I am enjoying watching some of the videos that have found their way to youtube.

I realize I haven't seen V in almost two years. That is kind of sad. She needs to make her way to Chicago or something if she doesn't do a full fledged tour soon.


Two Years B?  Thats nothing!  I don't think I have seen her in 6 years!  Damn is that right?  I can't wait for the tour because I may make it to one of these shows
Title: Re: August 5, 2009- The Americana at Glendale, CA (review)
Post by: sabasaba on August 27, 2009, 08:36:02 am
I'm working on getting MP3s from the show up soon.
 ;D
Title: Re: August 5, 2009- The Americana at Glendale, CA (review)
Post by: Wicked on August 27, 2009, 08:46:18 am
Quote from: AisforAdrn on August 06, 2009, 07:52:38 pm
I'm sort of embarassed to say that something had taken over me and forced me to run after her...and ask for an autograph which no one got...sort of bullshit, but whatever. An amazing experience nonetheless.

What do you mean? Why didn't anyone get one? Did she just say no? Didn't she sign stuff afterwards? I thought I saw pictures.
Title: Re: August 5, 2009- The Americana at Glendale, CA (review)
Post by: eclv on August 27, 2009, 08:34:05 pm
She wasn't signing as she left the stage but she said she would be back and she totally did so your calling sort of BS is BS!! Sorry you missed out.
Title: Re: August 5, 2009- The Americana at Glendale, CA (review)
Post by: sabasaba on August 28, 2009, 02:10:47 am
Quote from: eclv on August 27, 2009, 08:34:05 pm
She wasn't signing as she left the stage but she said she would be back and she totally did so your calling sort of BS is BS!! Sorry you missed out.

Yes, sadly, she did come back out. I say sadly because I had left by then and missed out.
:(
Title: Re: August 5, 2009- The Americana at Glendale, CA (review)
Post by: itsthefiveofus on September 11, 2009, 06:42:33 pm
anyone able to make mp3s?
Title: Re: August 5, 2009- The Americana at Glendale, CA (review)
Post by: ryan9315 on January 30, 2011, 10:18:18 pm
This topic and performance is a bit old, but please tell me I'm not the only one addicted to these performances! Wish I could have been there as I live in California. I remember the day it happened and wanting to go so bad. Unfortunately, I was going through depression at the time and wasn't able to make it.

I always watch the videos and find her fascination with the wheels humorous because I go to the Americana all the time and I know what wheels she is talking about. It is such a random think to be amused by. Funny how someone as complex as V has this fascination with elevator wheels.
Title: Re: August 5, 2009- The Americana at Glendale, CA (review)
Post by: sabasaba on January 31, 2011, 08:14:50 am
Quote from: Saba on August 28, 2009, 02:10:47 am
Quote from: eclv on August 27, 2009, 08:34:05 pm
She wasn't signing as she left the stage but she said she would be back and she totally did so your calling sort of BS is BS!! Sorry you missed out.

Yes, sadly, she did come back out. I say sadly because I had left by then and missed out.
:(

I just read this over after a long time of trying to forget, and it's starting to depress me all over again.  :'(
Title: Re: August 5, 2009- The Americana at Glendale, CA (review)
Post by: barefootonbeaches on January 31, 2011, 05:32:27 pm
Quote from: ryan9315 on January 30, 2011, 10:18:18 pm
This topic and performance is a bit old, but please tell me I'm not the only one addicted to these performances! Wish I could have been there as I live in California. I remember the day it happened and wanting to go so bad. Unfortunately, I was going through depression at the time and wasn't able to make it.

I always watch the videos and find her fascination with the wheels humorous because I go to the Americana all the time and I know what wheels she is talking about. It is such a random think to be amused by. Funny how someone as complex as V has this fascination with elevator wheels.

You are not alone! I am TOTALLY addicted to her performance of "Half a Week Before the Winter." The intro that she does absolutely mesmerizes me! I try to replicate it when I play it, but of course, it's no where near as good.

I wish I could have gone to this performance too because I don't live too far from Glendale, but this was before I joined the forums or anything, so I wasn't aware that there was going to be a concert. When I found the videos on YouTube shortly after, I was really disappointed, BECAUSE I COULD HAVE TOTALLY BEEN THERE!!!!  :(
Title: Re: August 5, 2009- The Americana at Glendale, CA (review)
Post by: ryan9315 on January 31, 2011, 09:32:21 pm
Quote from: barefootonbeaches on January 31, 2011, 05:32:27 pm
Quote from: ryan9315 on January 30, 2011, 10:18:18 pm
This topic and performance is a bit old, but please tell me I'm not the only one addicted to these performances! Wish I could have been there as I live in California. I remember the day it happened and wanting to go so bad. Unfortunately, I was going through depression at the time and wasn't able to make it.

I always watch the videos and find her fascination with the wheels humorous because I go to the Americana all the time and I know what wheels she is talking about. It is such a random think to be amused by. Funny how someone as complex as V has this fascination with elevator wheels.

You are not alone! I am TOTALLY addicted to her performance of "Half a Week Before the Winter." The intro that she does absolutely mesmerizes me! I try to replicate it when I play it, but of course, it's no where near as good.

I wish I could have gone to this performance too because I don't live too far from Glendale, but this was before I joined the forums or anything, so I wasn't aware that there was going to be a concert. When I found the videos on YouTube shortly after, I was really disappointed, BECAUSE I COULD HAVE TOTALLY BEEN THERE!!!!  :(

I'm glad I'm not alone! Love all the performances.

Wow, you're a fan of The Fray too?? They're one of my favorite bands!