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Title: 7/14/2007: Mellon Auditorium - Washington D.C.
Post by: I gotta wear shades on July 10, 2007, 12:26:44 am: WNBA Welcome Party & Concert presented by AOL
The WNBA Welcome Party will feature a special performance by singer Vanessa Carlton.
** Media interested in attending must RSVP to the WNBA Communications Department.

Saturday, July 14, 2007 in Washington, DC
Title: 7/14/2007: Mellon Auditorium - Washington D.C.
Post by: Martin. on July 10, 2007, 06:45:59 am: GO VANESSA!
Title: 7/14/2007: Mellon Auditorium - Washington D.C.
Post by: I gotta wear shades on July 11, 2007, 08:30:57 pm: http://www.teenmusic.com/d.asp?r=153721&c=1020&p=2

Multi-talented artist Vanessa Carlton will entertain guests Saturday evening July 14, during the highly anticipated WNBA welcome Party & Concert presented by AOL. Carlton, who burst on top of the music scene in 2002 with her smash single, "A Thousand Miles," is scheduled to perform her latest single "Nolita Fairytale" from her third studio album, Heroes and Thieves live for the first time along with a selection of songs from this album in addition to hits from her critically acclaimed former albums, which include "Ordinary Day" and "White Houses." Heroes and Thieves will hit stores October 9.

AOL Music (music.aol.com) will premiere select highlights from Mya's halftime and Vanessa Carlton's Welcome Party performance, as well as U.S. Petty Officer Casey J. Elliott's anthem rendition beginning on July 16, and remaining on the site until October 31. These performances will be free and available for on-demand viewing. In addition, the content will be available on WNBA.com beginning on the same date.
Title: 7/14/2007: Mellon Auditorium - Washington D.C.
Post by: PianoPlayer12 on July 11, 2007, 08:35:09 pm: Quote from: "I gotta wear shades"
http://www.teenmusic.com/d.asp?r=153721&c=1020&p=2

Multi-talented artist Vanessa Carlton will entertain guests Saturday evening July 14, during the highly anticipated WNBA welcome Party & Concert presented by AOL. Carlton, who burst on top of the music scene in 2002 with her smash single, "A Thousand Miles," is scheduled to perform her latest single "Nolita Fairytale" from her third studio album, Heroes and Thieves live for the first time along with a selection of songs from this album in addition to hits from her critically acclaimed former albums, which include "Ordinary Day" and "White Houses." Heroes and Thieves will hit stores October 9.

AOL Music (music.aol.com) will premiere select highlights from Mya's halftime and Vanessa Carlton's Welcome Party performance, as well as U.S. Petty Officer Casey J. Elliott's anthem rendition beginning on July 16, and remaining on the site until October 31. These performances will be free and available for on-demand viewing. In addition, the content will be available on WNBA.com beginning on the same date.

Awesome...i cant wait to see :)
Title: 7/14/2007: Mellon Auditorium - Washington D.C.
Post by: Martin. on July 12, 2007, 02:00:18 am: I hope she performs with a band!
Title: 7/14/2007: Mellon Auditorium - Washington D.C.
Post by: blueglove on July 12, 2007, 07:12:31 am: Quote from: "I gotta wear shades"
http://www.teenmusic.com/d.asp?r=153721&c=1020&p=2

Multi-talented artist Vanessa Carlton will entertain guests Saturday evening July 14, during the highly anticipated WNBA welcome Party & Concert presented by AOL. Carlton, who burst on top of the music scene in 2002 with her smash single, "A Thousand Miles," is scheduled to perform her latest single "Nolita Fairytale" from her third studio album, Heroes and Thieves live for the first time along with a selection of songs from this album in addition to hits from her critically acclaimed former albums, which include "Ordinary Day" and "White Houses." Heroes and Thieves will hit stores October 9.

AOL Music (music.aol.com) will premiere select highlights from Mya's halftime and Vanessa Carlton's Welcome Party performance, as well as U.S. Petty Officer Casey J. Elliott's anthem rendition beginning on July 16, and remaining on the site until October 31. These performances will be free and available for on-demand viewing. In addition, the content will be available on WNBA.com beginning on the same date.

she has preformed this live like 6 times now....
Title: 7/14/2007: Mellon Auditorium - Washington D.C.
Post by: NoelleNC on July 12, 2007, 07:32:59 am: ^ 6 times? What are you getting at? I've definitely not heard the 6 recordings... (I've only heard studio version and VTV version) and I don't think anyone else here has either, so they are probably excited.
Title: 7/14/2007: Mellon Auditorium - Washington D.C.
Post by: blueglove on July 12, 2007, 08:21:24 am: Quote from: "NoelleNC"
^ 6 times? What are you getting at? I've definitely not heard the 6 recordings... (I've only heard studio version and VTV version) and I don't think anyone else here has either, so they are probably excited.

Live she played it at each show i was just saying that it is not the first time that she has played it live.... like the article says... I sent out recordings of NLF from both the shows i went to, and I know someone else loaded another from the same show in Scranton
Title: 7/14/2007: Mellon Auditorium - Washington D.C.
Post by: PianoPlayer12 on July 12, 2007, 10:06:43 am: lol ya that definately wont be the premiere...she played at like her last 4 or 5 shows...lol
Title: WIN FREE TICKETS TO VANESSA’S SPECIAL WNBA PERFORMANCE
Post by: PianoPlayer12 on July 12, 2007, 10:55:53 am: Vanessa latest blog entry:::

WIN FREE TICKETS TO VANESSA'S SPECIAL WNBA PARTY PERFORMANCE AND WNBA ALL-STAR GAME THIS WEEKEND

Hang with the stars at the WNBA WELCOME PARTY and Concert Presented by AOL with a special performance by Vanessa Carlton as she premiere's her new single Nolita Fairytale and performs songs from her new album Heroes and Thieves in stores this October.

We are giving 5 pairs of passes to Saturday's Welcome Party and tickets to Sunday's WNBA ALLSTAR GAME which is being held at the Verizon Center in Washington DC, for the first 5 people that send a myspace message and can make it to the events this weekend. You must be 21+ to be eligible and be able to provide proof of age.

All you have to do is send a myspace message (not a blog comment) to Vanessa saying that you want to go to the party and game and make sure you reply with your phone number and contact info so we can reach you. We will only be providing tickets and you will be responsible for your own transportation.

SATURDAY, 7/14

Private WNBA Welcome Party and Concert presented by AOL Come Meet the WNBA All Stars, Hear a private concert by Vanessa Carlton, and Dance til you drop with DJ Clark Kent Mellon Center, Wash. DC 7:00 PM Doors Open 8:30p performance time

SUNDAY, 7/15

WNBA ALLSTAR GAME At Verizon Center

See the All Stars

Time: 3:30p

Location: Verizon Center

Washington DC

CMON PEOPLE!!!! GO GO GO !
lol
Title: 7/14/2007: Mellon Auditorium - Washington D.C.
Post by: KULPDOGG on July 12, 2007, 11:13:08 am: they're probably already all gone by now.

but it's worth a try.

too bad I'm not 21 yet...
Title: 7/14/2007: Mellon Auditorium - Washington D.C.
Post by: Manda on July 12, 2007, 01:24:54 pm: I'm not 21+ and I don't live in the area. So whatever! Whoever wins have fun...
Title: 7/14/2007: Mellon Auditorium - Washington D.C.
Post by: ILoveHanson on July 12, 2007, 02:02:55 pm: man, i'm so pissed. i wish any of my friends would have seen it and called me. i've been at work since 10. i would have loved to go. in fact, i already emailed the wnba people a few days ago asking about how to get in, but got no response. this sucks.
Title: 7/14/2007: Mellon Auditorium - Washington D.C.
Post by: VaderDawsn on July 12, 2007, 02:25:03 pm: Cool stuff. I look forward to watching the clips online. I'll be seeing VC in concert next week, so I didn't even try for this. I hope some Nessaholics win.
Title: 7/14/2007: Mellon Auditorium - Washington D.C.
Post by: kaysha on July 12, 2007, 05:32:14 pm: Hey,

Who is available and is interested in going this weekend? You do have to be over 21 to go as the after party will be serving alcohol.

Did everyone available and willing to go send a myspace message?

If you are a) 21+ and b) available/willing to go would you mind responding to this thread?

-katia
Title: 7/14/2007: Mellon Auditorium - Washington D.C.
Post by: LimeTwister on July 12, 2007, 05:49:03 pm: I would go, but I am 19.

so fuck that shit.
Title: 7/14/2007: Mellon Auditorium - Washington D.C.
Post by: ILoveHanson on July 12, 2007, 05:53:10 pm: willing and able to...go.

katia, do you have some sweet hook-ups? :D

do you have any information, like how long she will be playing? i would really like to go to this if it's going to be worth it. not like... 2 songs, ya know?
Title: 7/14/2007: Mellon Auditorium - Washington D.C.
Post by: kaysha on July 12, 2007, 05:59:00 pm: Remember how i mentioned Vanessa's new label and management is awesome and stuff? Well yah, they are.

They are offering tickets specifically to NESSAholics.com; the same information as was posted to myspace.

I will ask about how many songs Vanessa will possibly be doing but it sounds pretty cool, not only the performance but also an after party. Wish i still lived in VA =)

Send me a PM with full name / phone number (preferably cell phone) if you're available to go. We also have 5 pairs of tickets available for NESSAholics.com to both the show and the after party.

-katia
Title: 7/14/2007: Mellon Auditorium - Washington D.C.
Post by: kaysha on July 12, 2007, 05:59:58 pm: Quote from: "LimeTwister"
I would go, but I am 19.

so fuck that shit.
yea, you suck. :lol:

-katia
Title: 7/14/2007: Mellon Auditorium - Washington D.C.
Post by: ILoveHanson on July 12, 2007, 06:01:57 pm: oh wow, that is so amazing. yeah, if you could find out how long she's playing that would be great. and also, if she will be at the after party. let me know when you can. count me in 99%. thanks so much!
Title: 7/14/2007: Mellon Auditorium - Washington D.C.
Post by: LimeTwister on July 12, 2007, 06:27:49 pm: Quote from: "kaysha"
Quote from: "LimeTwister"
I would go, but I am 19.

so fuck that shit.
yea, you suck. :lol:

-katia

well, kiss someone's ass for me, and then I could get to work on having someone take my shifts at work :-P.

(I keed, I keed)
Title: 7/14/2007: Mellon Auditorium - Washington D.C.
Post by: kaysha on July 12, 2007, 08:08:23 pm: I just heard back, the set is about 30 minutes - roughly 9 songs.

I had already asked about the length of the set so i didn't ask if Vanessa was going to the after party.

uh, editing... i believe the concert and party are "joined"... i.e. there is this party, then she will perform for 30 minutes, etc.

"WNBA Welcome Party & Concert presented by AOL"

i don't know how long she will stick around after her performance for the DJ though.

-katia
Title: 7/14/2007: Mellon Auditorium - Washington D.C.
Post by: ILoveHanson on July 12, 2007, 08:18:15 pm: ok, i def want in! we can bring a friend right? i hope i get picked. i sent you my info.
Title: 7/14/2007: Mellon Auditorium - Washington D.C.
Post by: kaysha on July 12, 2007, 08:32:45 pm: Quote from: "ILoveHanson"
ok, i def want in! we can bring a friend right? i hope i get picked. i sent you my info.
yah, two tickets.

The party/performance is on Sat and the game is on Sunday. Apparently Mya is going to be at the game.

You're in Nicole ... you were the first ;)

-katia
Title: 7/14/2007: Mellon Auditorium - Washington D.C.
Post by: ILoveHanson on July 12, 2007, 08:36:30 pm: yayyyyyyyy thank you!!! i hope they don't get pissed that i have no intention of going to the game on sunday. should i expect a phone call or do i just show up? where do i go? i need the name/address of the place too. sorry for all the questions!
Title: 7/14/2007: Mellon Auditorium - Washington D.C.
Post by: kaysha on July 12, 2007, 08:42:37 pm: Quote from: "ILoveHanson"
yayyyyyyyy thank you!!! i hope they don't get pissed that i have no intention of going to the game on sunday. should i expect a phone call or do i just show up? where do i go? i need the name/address of the place too. sorry for all the questions!
I was wondering what their feelings would be on going to the party but not going to the game... no idea. VC fans are hard core =)

I don't have any further info but i'll get more stuff tomorrow.

-katia
Title: 7/14/2007: Mellon Auditorium - Washington D.C.
Post by: ILoveHanson on July 12, 2007, 08:44:47 pm: ok thank you!
Title: One on One with V
Post by: I gotta wear shades on July 13, 2007, 06:50:54 am: http://www.wnba.com/allstar2007/vanessacarlton_070711.html

Q: Your last Album, Harmonium, came out in 2004. What have you been doing since?
Carlton: I have been touring. I was on the road with Stevie Nicks. I have also been working on my new album, Heroes and Thieves. I am finishing that now.

Q: Why the name Heroes and Thieves?
Carlton: "Heroes and Thieves" is a song on the album. It is a song about assessing, to put it in a dramatic way, the Heroes and Thieves in your life. It also really defines my state right now. I am in my mid-twenties and I am figuring out the way I want to lead my life and the people I want to be in my life. So it is really about me evolving.

Q: You stated on your My Space page that this album is more honest than the others. How and why is this album more truthful?
Carlton: It is not that the other albums are not honest. When you gain more clarity about yourself you become more clear as an artist, whatever form of art you express yourself in. As you know yourself better the art becomes better. This record feels really solid to me and I think it comes from clarity and getting older.

Q: Are there any featured artists on the new album?
Carlton: Yes, Stevie Nicks sang background vocals on a song called "The One."

Q: Your father once had to push you through a door to convince you to perform. Will you be nervous before Saturday's WNBA Welcome Party performance?
Carlton: No, that was many years ago. Initially I was just writing songs for myself and my friends. I could barely play for my friends. They weren't allowed to look at me. They had to look away as I played, I was so nervous. I had always looked at myself as a ballet dancer and once I realized and was able to call myself a musician I became more comfortable.

Q: Why did you choose to work with producer Irv Gotti from The Inc Records?
Carlton: Irv is a great music man, first and foremost. It really struck a chord with me that not only is he a great music man but he is very passionate. We really believe in each other and I feel lucky to have met him.

Q: What is your first single for the album?
Carlton: It is called "Nolita Fairy Tale."

Q: What does this song reveal about you?
Carlton: Nolita is a place in New York where I lived. It is north of Little Italy. It is about my life there and the series of revelations I have had over the past few years.

Q: Who are you rooting for in the All-Star game, the East or the West?
Carlton: I am from the East, so I will go for the East.

Q: Are you excited to perform for WNBA fans?
Carlton: I am happy to provide people with the music there and I hope they have fun.

Q: President of the WNBA Donna Orender stated, "The WNBA is about celebrating motivation and inspiration." Who has inspired and motivated you throughout your career?
Carlton: Stevie Nicks. She is my mentor. She has totally taken me under her wing. I think the way she remains consistently true to herself is so intriguing, earthly and lovely. She is such a special musician along with being kind of a legendary rock star.

Q: Growing up writing songs was an emotional outlet for you. Currently, is it still an outlet or more of a job?
Carlton: Whenever I sit and write I am not thinking this is my job. The job part comes in when you are traveling around and having to promote what you have done. It is always a pleasure and when it stops being that I or any other musician should not do it anymore.

Q: How did the pressures of studying at the School of American Ballet prepare you for the music business?
Carlton: It is very different from the music industry because there are very ridged rules in ballet that you have to follow. What it instilled in me is a sense of discipline and a tenacity that I think I carried over into my career as a musician.

Q: What advice do you have for young girls attempting to pursue their dream?
Carlton: A lot of people have dreams but they stay dreams. To make a dream a reality you need to just imagine it really happening. I think that is really powerful. It allows your dreams to come to life.
Title: 7/14/2007: Mellon Auditorium - Washington D.C.
Post by: ILoveHanson on July 13, 2007, 07:02:52 am: has this one been posted already?

http://music.aol.com/popeater/2007/07/10/vanessa-carlton-dodges-looming-question/

poor nessa. :( i hope she's doing ok.
Title: 7/14/2007: Mellon Auditorium - Washington D.C.
Post by: VaderDawsn on July 13, 2007, 07:21:57 am: Thanks for posting the articles!
Title: 7/14/2007: Mellon Auditorium - Washington D.C.
Post by: PianoPlayer12 on July 13, 2007, 08:53:56 am: Quote from: "ILoveHanson"
has this one been posted already?

http://music.aol.com/popeater/2007/07/10/vanessa-carlton-dodges-looming-question/

poor nessa. :( i hope she's doing ok.

awww ive never seen that....obviously it must be still bothering her and she doesnt want to talk about it...
Title: 7/14/2007: Mellon Auditorium - Washington D.C.
Post by: eclv on July 13, 2007, 08:55:17 am: way to dodge that question, why are people so nosey? Thanks for the links IGWS and Nicole.

Quote from: "kaysha"
Remember how i mentioned Vanessa's new label and management is awesome and stuff? Well yah, they are.

They are offering tickets specifically to NESSAholics.com; the same information as was posted to myspace.

That's fantastic. It's great that Nh.com is getting big love from the new label.
Title: 7/14/2007: Mellon Auditorium - Washington D.C.
Post by: walking in the rain on July 13, 2007, 01:48:54 pm: Hey, is it too late to get in on the WNBA performance? I live only about an hour from D.C., I'm of age, and I would love to go!!

Any word on if we're allowed to bring cameras or recorders? :D
Title: 7/14/2007: Mellon Auditorium - Washington D.C.
Post by: I gotta wear shades on July 14, 2007, 06:42:30 pm: Quote from: "eclv"
way to dodge that question, why are people so nosey? Thanks for the links IGWS and Nicole.

Geez, Leticia, so formal. :D

I kinda wonder if they're still dating but they want to create this illusion of V availabilty for the album push. *hug*
Title: 7/14/2007: Mellon Auditorium - Washington D.C.
Post by: Martin. on July 14, 2007, 06:54:45 pm: LMFAO

NadineinMusic: And are you two still dating?

VCarlton2007: I have to run... thank you
Title: 7/14/2007: Mellon Auditorium - Washington D.C.
Post by: ordinaryday6 on July 14, 2007, 09:09:14 pm: dude.. my friend won tickets to this and couldn't go.. she asked me to go, but i had to work.. i'm so bummed. :( hope everybody had a great time!
Title: 7/14/2007: Mellon Auditorium - Washington D.C.
Post by: itsthefiveofus on July 14, 2007, 09:31:41 pm: Quote from: "white_houses"
LMFAO

NadineinMusic: And are you two still dating?

VCarlton2007: I have to run... thank you

I was getting all into the convo and than bam! she left =[ oh well she had every right to the person was so blunt! well I think so. They don't need to get all nosey and junk.