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:) CW... that's what I'm tryin to get at. I probably shoul've just left it the first time, and never posted the Disaster Blog... but it's too late for that. Ah well... we'll get over it eventually
Saturday March 17th 2007…The Majestic Theatre, San Antonio.
I got there just after 8pm and met Caryl. Thank goodness she had gotten a spare ticket that had a good seat. I had paid $75 and was stuck as far right as you could get with my view impaired by two large oversized speakers. When Caryl invited me to go sit with her in the centre I was overjoyed. The support band were already on stage “The Greyhounds”..I have to admit, not really to my taste but the lead singer was great interacting with the crowd and got everyone ready for Taylor’s big entrance. To the left were a bunch of women who all wore flashing guitar pins..apparently a Soul Patrol group that has been following and going to all his concerts. When Taylor came on naturally there was a roar from the crowd..everyone got to their feet. We were soon to find out that we were not allowed to stand and dance that we had to be seated thoughout the entire performance. I have to say..I have never ever been to a concert in my life and had to sit through a performance. Anyway..back to that matter later.
Taylor rocked the place..he was better than I could have ever imagined. His voice was amazing live and the band and sound quality were excellent! I was totally blown away by him!!!
I have to add this comment though, as derogitary as it may sound, he did look as if he was just going through the motions. No he didn’t dance a lot, and in no way interacted with the crowd. He thanked us for being there and for voting for him and that was about it. In saying that, it in no way affected the quality of the performance musically.
The other things that came to light were, when people stood up to dance to fast songs like “runaround” they were either getting told to sit down by security or getting “shushed” by other sitting fans. I learned a new Texas word that night for hearing it many many times..”sidddoooooownnnn” (sit down). At times it could be heard over the performance. They even had the ignorance to be heard over the music when Taylor was singing a soft song. Yes you people know who you are!!! Taylor, get these people told.
One particular security guard who had long blond hair and resembled a cross between Fabio and Michael Bolton ( if this is one of Taylor’s crew are we not allowed to enjoy his concert?) made a particular nuisance of himself with fans to the point of angering them. Maybe it should be printed on the ticket “absolutely no dancing allowed”!!!!
The new chant…Soul patrol – no dancing??? I will stand by this comment I am about to make 100 per cent .”you do not go to a live rock concert and sit on your bum, if you need to sit down to watch Taylor, maybe you should have stayed at home and watched Dr Phil” I hope I never have to go to a concert like that again and have to sit on my butt while the music is whompin!
About 20 minutes before the show ended “Mr Ridearoundsally” got lucky, he had came to pick me up and was looking in the front door. The lady at the door at the door mistakenly held the door open for him so he naturally (up to his old tricks) walked in free of charge!! (he reckons the lady at the door mistook him for Taylor and said get in there you have an encore to do!! Yea right!!) He said sound quality was much better from the back of the hall, he loved the fender Rhodes, the “Taylor guitar” Taylor was playing but cringed at manner in which Taylor was ..and I quote.”banjo-ing the life out of the poor thing and especially when he banana’d the strings”!! He had to finally concede “yes, the guy can sing”.
When it finished we all ran round the back of the theatre for an autograph, we stood for about 40 mins and Taylor came out. Now I say Taylor, at least someone came out dressed looking like Taylor. He was obviously a mute, who was making it clear he had no desire to be there. Yes this may sound harsh, and I cant believe Im typing it but this is what went down. He proceeded without a single word and straight faced to go up the line of people. His security guard commented, nothing but signatures only. When Taylor got to me I handed him my ticket to autograph. I told him how much I enjoyed the show…no response, no eye contact,…I then asked him why he looked so sad…no response, no eye contact…I then said. “aww common Taylor…give me a smile”…he looked straight at me, eye to eye about 1 foot from my face, handed me back my ticket with a beaming big smile that would have melted the iceberg that sunk the titanic. This smile lasted approx 2 seconds (oh but what a 2 seconds it was). Then his face went back to the sad demure look again. He went from fan to fan in this way. What happened to our Taylor??? What have we done to him to make him appear so depressed and sad?? It was very un-nerving and shocking to see him like this. Maybe I expected too much from him? It was clear he did not want to do this and not be there. I almost felt guilty to the point of apologizing for being there. He then turned and without looking back got on the bus. We were all left standing there…wondering what happened. What had gone wrong? My heart went out to one girl behind me who had flown all the way from Oregon and spent over $200 on a ticket. She never got a glance or autograph despite asking him..all she got was him walking by, head down. I guess I was one of the lucky ones. Another fortunate one was my 4yr old little boy who was on my husbands shoulders at the back. He was saying “Taylor Hicks” repeatedly…Taylor looked up at him and gave him a genuine half smile. I cant comment on what would make Taylor like this..I have gone from disrespectful comments like “Stepford Taylor” to “was he on meds?”
I don’t say all this to slander Taylor, far from it. The guy is an awesome entertainer and I would go back to see him in a heartbeat. My husband in his infinite wisdom says it shouldn’t matter about the person, its all about the music, and perhaps he is right. I pray that Taylor gets all the support and help from us fans, his management and whoever else is involved in his future. I wish him nothing but success and happiness and now ranks right up there on my list of all time favorite performers. If you are having any doubts in going to one of his concerts..DONT..you will not be disappointed. This guy rocks! And will be around for a very very long time. And at the risk of sounding all fan girly…luv ya Taylor!
Ridearoundsally
photos!!
http://picasaweb.google.com/pktmillerphoto/TaylorSanAntonio?authkey=QnVS6RxvFFA
Thanks for the re-cap sally, I was wondering how things went.
I am glad you posted it here though, over at GC people would have been clawing your eyes out.
Think the guy must be tired by now. Who knows, maybe he left his girl back home and he misses her....
*ducking so I don't get hit*
Just kidding. It was really because he instantly fell in love with Trypt in Alabama, and now he is missing her something fierce.... stinky socks and all.
hahaha Tariq! Good one! Of course he loved my socks and they DON'T STINK!!! roflmao....
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