Overture Hall - Madison, WI (October 5, 2008)

[Rob]

SETLIST:

On: 8:42pm CDT

1. Cobwebs
2. Sink Ships
3. Everybody Knows
4. Wonderwall
5. Come Pick Me Up
6. Fix It
7. Goodnight Rose
8. Peaceful Valley
9. Like Yesterday
10. La Cienega Just Smiled
11. Let it Ride
12. Desire
13. Sun Also Sets
14. Rescue Blues
15. Oh My God Whatever, Etc.

Break: 9:56pm CDT
On: 10:10pm CDT

16. Crossed-Out Name
17. Why Do They Leave (w/ harmonica)
18. Mockingbird
19. Off Broadway
20. Magnolia Mountain
21. Shakedown on 9th Street
22. Go Easy
23. Easy Plateau
24. Two
25. What Sin Replaces Love >
26. Please Do Not Let Me Go
28. Dear Chicago
29. Freeway to the Canyon
30. A Kiss Before I Go
...past curfew, group huddle..."Better make this one count"
31. Stars Go Blue

Off: 11:34pm CDT

Download MP3s (http://www.tobeyoung.org/downloads.php?do=file&id=285&act=down)
Stream MP3s (http://www.archive.org/download/ryanadams2008-10-05.sbd.flac16/ryanadams2008-10-05.sbd.flac16_vbr.m3u)

Presale tickets available Thu, 07/31/08 10:00 AM CST Password: SPACEWOLF
Public tickets on sale Fri, 08/22/08 at 05:00 PM CST. Can also order by calling 608-258-4141

The admin may be there.

[ewok.online]

Sell autographs.

[La Cienega]

If I'm there, I'll buy your autograph Rob. Or I could buy an autograph from you when I'm in milwaukee next week, then auction it off on here, and use the proceeds to buy my flight back to Madison for this show. Deal?

[Rob]

TBY T-Shirts will be sold out of my trunk.

[ewok.online]

... should we actually have T-Shirts?

[Rob]

... should we actually have T-Shirts?
http://www.cafepress.com/cp/customize/product.aspx?clear=true&number=%20289045916

[ewok.online]

:lol

genius.

[robotulism]

Oh jesus.

[Sydneyfan]

You should all seriously wear those. And take photos. And send me the photos. And then I will laugh a great deal.

[robotulism]

If the pictures seriously come out that clear, $22 is not so bad at all. I should design more shirts on cafepress.

[robotulism]

If anyone actually buys one and wears it to the show, I will buy an autograph from that fool.

[Faded Rose]

The admin may be there.

You're the kiss of death on Ryan shows - stay way please.

[littleamen]

Damn for this being on a Sunday. I really, really want to go. Plus, I moved to Minneconsin about a year ago and haven't been to Madison yet.

[littleamen]

http://www.cafepress.com/cp/customize/product.aspx?clear=true&number=%20289045916

Those are excellent. :lol

[Rob]

You're the kiss of death on Ryan shows - stay way please.
I'm planing a trip to Europe this spring, FYI.

[Faded Rose]

*goes to get cross and garlic*

[Rob]

I love garlic bread.

[La Cienega]

Damn for this being on a Sunday. I really, really want to go. Plus, I moved to Minneconsin about a year ago and haven't been to Madison yet.
no chance you could take a vacation day? or call in sick? nice thing about it being sunday is you could have the weekend in Madison and only have to take off or call in sick the one day. Bot's mom would be happy to give you the clap if you need a real illness to call in about ;)

[robotulism]

Ooh, sick burn.

But, I don't think that got Way out of work, so you may have to try harder.

[Kirsten]

Damn for this being on a Sunday. I really, really want to go. Plus, I moved to Minneconsin about a year ago and haven't been to Madison yet.

C'mon T, take a sick day!!! We need to road trip me-n-you. c'mon-c'mon-c'mon-c'mon...

[littleamen]

It would have to be a sick day. They tell us that we have "vacation days" yet, they really frown on canceling class. So, really we don't have vacation days.

[littleamen]

When do tickets go on sale?

[Kirsten]

When do tickets go on sale?

Woo-hoo!!! No idea yet.

[sipowicz]

I will be there.

[robotulism]

When do tickets go on sale?

October 5, 2008 - Overture Hall - Madison, WI
Presale tickets available Thu, 07/31/08 10:00 AM CST Password: SPACEWOLF
Public tickets on sale Fri, 08/22/08 at 05:00 PM CST. Can also order by calling 608-258-4141

[Kirsten]

October 5, 2008 - Overture Hall - Madison, WI
Presale tickets available Thu, 07/31/08 10:00 AM CST Password: SPACEWOLF
Public tickets on sale Fri, 08/22/08 at 05:00 PM CST. Can also order by calling 608-258-4141

Thanks!

[littleamen]

Tomorrow's the day then!

[Kirsten]

Tomorrow's the day then!
Yes. But ticketmaster still doesn't have a listing for it that I can find.

[robotulism]

Presale tickets here:
http://ev12.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventList?groupCode=PR:PR:5350414345574F4C46&linkID=overture&shopperContext=&caller=PR&appCode=&prc=SPACEWOLF

[littleamen]

So, I noticed that this is a Sunday night and their show in St. Louis is a Friday night. Suppose there's a chance for another show on Saturday night?

[radioradi0]

So, I noticed that this is a Sunday night and their show in St. Louis is a Friday night. Suppose there's a chance for another show on Saturday night?

You never know... If it were me, I'd buy a ticket for Madison to be on the safe side. :)

[littleamen]

You never know... If it were me, I'd buy a ticket for Madison to be on the safe side. :)

Oh, I probably will. I'll have to call in sick to work to be able to go, though. I'm feeling a little guilty about it.

[radioradi0]

Oh, I probably will. I'll have to call in sick to work to be able to go, though. I'm feeling a little guilty about it.

That sucks. :nod I can relate to that, having grown up with Midwestern work ethic guilt.

[ewok.online]

The Midwestern work ethic is a thing to be feared.

[littleamen]

10 minutes, kids! Good luck!

[Kirsten]

10 minutes, kids! Good luck!

I'm all set.

[twistedwings]

I didn't see this till just recently...not having any luck getting it to load up:( Anyone else get stalled on the "trying to find tickets" part, or am I just too late???

[Kirsten]

I didn't see this till just recently...not having any luck getting it to load up:( Anyone else get stalled on the "trying to find tickets" part, or am I just too late???
I just gave it a try and was able to pull row S on the main floor

[twistedwings]

:( I don't know why it's not working for me!!!

[Kirsten]

:( I don't know why it's not working for me!!!
Just call them... 608-258-4141

[twistedwings]

Off the phone, going into row L:D (These people are so much more helpful than Ticketmaster~ they never pick up the phone!)

Thanks a million Kirsten!!!:banana

[Kirsten]

Off the phone, going into row L:D (These people are so much more helpful than Ticketmaster~ they never pick up the phone!)

Thanks a million Kirsten!!!:banana

Yeah, the consensus is this venue is great where ticket buying is concerned. But you should thank 'botch...she listed all the info, I just copied it. :D

[bcart]

Row H, dead center.

[robotulism]

WHAT?! the guy told me that he couldn't sell me tickets over the phone until they opened them to the public.

[sipowicz]

Stupid F'n work...I couldn't get them until now...

Level Section Row Seat(s) Qty
O O8 R 150-153

[twistedwings]

WHAT?! the guy told me that he couldn't sell me tickets over the phone until they opened them to the public.

I had been told that by the lady who'd answered, but I explained the situation and she transfered me to someone else who could.

[robotulism]

:boohoo

Bye bye fifth row.

[littleamen]

What happened, bootch? You'd have been somewhere right behind Kirsten and I

[robotulism]

I would've been in the same row as Rob, too.

I had tickets and a place to stay through a friend, but he abruptly stopped talking to me. I suspect it has something to do with his new internet girlfriend. So, vacation cut short and missing one show with pretty damned good seats. Hmmph.

[littleamen]

:downyours that sucks.

[littleamen]

Kirsten and I are hittin' the road about 9:30 in the morning. Who all's going?

[bcart]

I'll be in attendance.

[littleamen]

sweet. I'm excited. Plus, I've never been to Madison. So, it'll be cool to check out a new town.

[Rob]

If there isn't a To Be Young, I will be disappointed

[Faded Rose]

It's a shame it's not your birthday Rob.

[bcart]

I'm heading up in a few hours. The Overture looks like an amazing venue. Can't wait.

I would love to hear a TBY! I'm hoping for a breakout Life Is Beautiful though.

[sipowicz]

I will be there. I wanna hear Magick.

[bcart]

I wanna hear Magick too.

I also may have an extra ticket. My friend who was going to go with me isn't feeling well. If she doesn't go I'll have an extra 5th row(EE) ticket. Face.

PM me if interested. I should know for sure if I'll have the extra in a few hours.

[Rob]

It's a shame it's not your birthday Rob.
Brad's response to my request:

Sorry man, you may want to listen to that one before you leave the house...that one is semi-retired...but hopefully you'll dig a lot of the new stuff we're playing too...have fun, B

[Faded Rose]

You're doing something wrong Rob. I guess we're not helping your cause.

[bcart]

Ticket is available if anyone is in need of one. Asking face.

Orchestra: Row EE (5th Row) Center

[La Cienega]

Brad's response to my request:
you message him on facebook or something?
nice of him to respond, sad to hear to be young is semi-retired, though. But at least he said "semi," right?

[littleamen]

Any locals know a cool place to hang out before the show?

[bcart]

saw Ryan as I was walking into the show. He looked like he was in a good mood. I'll try and update throughout the show.

[La Cienega]

SETLIST:

On: 8:42pm CDT

1. Cobwebs
2. Sink Ships
3. Everybody Knows
4. Wonderwall
5. Come Pick Me Up
6. Fix It
7. Goodnight Rose
8. Peaceful Valley
9. Like Yesterday
10. La Cienega Just Smiled
11. Let it Ride
12. Desire
13. Sun Also Sets
14. Rescue Blues
15. Oh My God Whatever, Etc.

Break: 9:56pm CDT
On: 10:10pm CDT

16. Crossed-Out Name
17. Why Do They Leave (w/ harmonica)
18. Mockingbird
19. Off Broadway
20. Magnolia Mountain
21. Shakedown on 9th Street
22. Go Easy
23. Easy Plateau
24. Two
25. What Sin Replaces Love>
26. Please Do Not Let Me Go
28. Dear Chicago
29. Freeway to the Canyon
30. A Kiss Before I Go
...past curfew, group huddle..."Better make this one count"
31. Stars Go Blue

Off: 11:34pm CDT

Deviant / thewinow from RAA (http://www.ryanadamsarchive.com/showthread.php?t=12187) are relaying in the setlist, again.

[bcart]

cobwebs
Sinking ships
Everybody knows
Wonderwall
Come pick me up
Fix It
Goodnight Rose
Peaceful valley
Like yesterday
La cienega
Let it ride
Desire
Sun also sets
Rescue blues
Oh my god...

Crossed out name

[La Cienega]

bcart - Thanks! Feel free to keep texting in if you want, but if it's a pain for you, looks like someone from RAA is doing it too, so we could snag our updates from there and let you enjoy the show text-free. your call. Thank you!!! enjoy :)

[bcart]

I'm done. Great show!!!

[La Cienega]

alright, I just added #29 Freeway to the Canyon and now I'm going to bed. If no one else has done so already, I'll update the setlist in the a.m. bcart - thanks for your updates earlier! I hope you got some rad videos and photos like last show!

[Rob]

Great show, I'm tired.

[littleamen]

Excellent show. We just made it back to our hotel. They played for about 2 1/2 hours. The band is way tight.....they obviously are having a great time playing together. Ryan sounded excellent. (And Kirsten says he looked very cute without his glasses..tee hee).

I needed to see that show. It's revived my faith in Ryan. The Cards as they exist now have my complete support.

[bcart]

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[Faded Rose]

Super super pictures bcart...Glad you had a great show - all of you who were there.

[littleamen]

How'd you get to take pics? They told us no cameras. Lord knows, we'd have had some excellent ones from our seats (3rd row). Both of us smuggled them in and were itching to get some shots. But, an usher stood right beside our row all night. She nearly pounced on me when I pulled out my cell phone to take a pic.

[bcart]

How'd you get to take pics? They told us no cameras. Lord knows, we'd have had some excellent ones from our seats (3rd row). Both of us smuggled them in and were itching to get some shots. But, an usher stood right beside our row all night. She nearly pounced on me when I pulled out my cell phone to take a pic.

I was super stealth. Kept it low and quick. No flash.

I can't believe I'm still up. What a great show. Easily one of the best Ryan shows I've attended. Great setlist, long show, nice interplay between the band, Ryan's voice being top notch, all factors to a good night.

I didn't get to take any video though. Bummer.

I'll post a few more pics tomorrow.

[Sunny44]

Excellent pictures. Thanks for posting them.

[roxy031]

Great pictures, esp considering you had to be ninja about it. Thanks for posting them!

Sounds like it was an awesome show.

[macanack]

great show. he made fun of a guy for requesting some whiskeytown. that was funny.

was out back after the show and i got two more signatures for my poster from the minneapolis show last fall. i saw neal before the show getting coffee and mentioned i saw them at that show. he apologized for the ending. when brad signed the poster and saw when it was from, he mentioned something similar. when ryan saw it he talked about "that fuck face" paul westerberg and how they can never go back to minneapolis. that was funny, also.

the only negatives was some girl took my sharpie to get her donor card signed and wouldn't give it back as she asked ryan about whether this house is not for sale is a beetle juice reference so i missed getting spacewolf to sign it and driving back because i have class in an hour and a half.

[Rob]

It really didn't seem like they played 31 songs.

[Rob]

The only new song I didn't enjoy was "Like Yesterday". I think the rest sounded good, and I'm excited for the new album.

[roxy031]

I can't imagine Like Yesterday as a band song. I really liked that one when Ryan put it up on his blog, but I have a feeling the Cardinals version is going to be very different and not in a good way.

[La Cienega]

I'd agree, I haven't gotten as 'into' Like Yesterday at the shows I saw as i have some of the other newbies - I too think it was better on the blog, solo Ryan. But I stick by Sink Ships and Color of Pain being my least favorite of the new songs so far. Sink Ships after the 2nd chorus, I like, but the job application lyrics really irk me. Glad you enjoyed the show Rob! I'm assuming you were much happier than after that MKE show we saw last year?

[Rob]

Yeah, Ryan was in a much better mood. He didn't do much talking early on, but seemed to loosen up later. I still think it's weird that there is absolute silence in between songs (except for the shouters). You'd think there would be some random chatter in the audience. It may have been because I was so close to the stage, and the balconies were pretty far back in this venue.

[La Cienega]

it probably wasn't just your seats... I think people who "know" ryan shows are a little in fear of making noise between songs even. I'll admit I'm in that boat. I'm afraid I'll either miss something since he is so quiet often with the banter, or I'm afraid if everyone starts talking, they won't stop and ryan will get upset. Not necessarily the way it should be, but maybe the way it is.

Seriously glad to hear you had a good show and are excited about the album, though. I was a little worried about you for a while there, Rob ;)

[Faded Rose]

The only new song I didn't enjoy was "Like Yesterday". I think the rest sounded good, and I'm excited for the new album.

*faints*

[Rob]

*faints*
TBY is the new RAA.

His voice sounded great last night.

[hildegoat]

*searches for a window to jump out of, or at least get some fresh air*

[bcart]

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[Libertine4Life]

I can't imagine Like Yesterday as a band song. I really liked that one when Ryan put it up on his blog, but I have a feeling the Cardinals version is going to be very different and not in a good way.

I've heard the live band version and I loved it. I think you will too. Probably my favourite song out of the new stuff so far.

[bcart]

I'm not a big fan of Like Yesterday either. The song just doesn't excite me.

I did like Go Easy last night. Good tune.

[Rob]

What's the song with "rickity stairs" in it? That was stuck in my head the whole night.

[bcart]

What's the song with "rickity stairs" in it? That was stuck in my head the whole night.

Sink Ships

[Faded Rose]

*searches for a window to jump out of, or at least get some fresh air*

*takes hilde's hand*

[Friendly Fire]

Did he change shirts during the show?

[bcart]

Did he change shirts during the show?

Yes, during set break.

[Faded Rose]

Great pictures by the way.

[bcart]

Thanks everyone, glad you enjoyed the pics.

I loved that venue by the way. Amazing place. I hope he plays there again in the future. I'll definitely make the trip up to Madison again. My buddy got us from Madison to Chicago in 1 hour and 43 minutes. A little fast for my taste but it was nice to get home.

[Rob]

I thought the venue was a little big. Maybe not big, but the balconies are so far in the back it felt like there was a lot of open space.

[bcart]

I thought the venue was a little big. Maybe not big, but the balconies are so far in the back it felt like there was a lot of open space.

You were up close like me right Rob? I didn't even think about what was behind me while I was watching the show. I just thought the venue was a nice contrast to some of the old theaters that he usually plays. I love old ornate theaters, but this place had a very pleasant modern beauty.

[Rob]

Yeah I was 5th row a little left of center.

I think it's a great venue. It just didn't feel like I was at a rock show.

[bcart]

Yeah I was 5th row a little left of center.

I think it's a great venue. It just didn't feel like I was at a rock show.

were you sitting with a girl? Green jacket?

[Rob]

were you sitting with a girl? Green jacket?
Yeah, I think she had a black jacket though

[bcart]

Yeah, I think she had a black jacket though

No, sorry, did you have on the green jacket?

I think I was sitting right next to you. Unfortunately I'm not very social at shows outside of the people I came with. Need to work on that.

[Rob]

Did the dancing man block your view at all?

[Rob]

No, sorry, did you have on the green jacket?

I think I was sitting right next to you. Unfortunately I'm not very social at shows outside of the people I came with. Need to work on that.
No jacket for me. I had on a plaid shirt.

[bcart]

No jacket for me. I had on a plaid shirt.

You must have been one couple down.

The dancing guy was just enough to my left that he didn't bother me. I couldn't believe that guy. You have front row with a completely open view and you feel like to you need to stand and block peoples views. Then his buddy would stand and not move at all. Just stand. At least the bald dude was dancing. Hard to fault him for that.

I like the fact that Ryan shows are very chill. I like to sit and really listen and watch. Everyone sitting just cuts down on all the crowd bullshit that happens at most shows.

[littleamen]

Yeah I was 5th row a little left of center.

I think it's a great venue. It just didn't feel like I was at a rock show.

I think I saw you, Rob. We were 3rd row. First 2 seats on the left. I was gonna come say howdy after the show, but frankly, I had to pee so I didn't linger too long. :lol

[littleamen]

You must have been one couple down.

The dancing guy was just enough to my left that he didn't bother me. I couldn't believe that guy. You have front row with a completely open view and you feel like to you need to stand and block peoples views. Then his buddy would stand and not move at all. Just stand. At least the bald dude was dancing. Hard to fault him for that.

I like the fact that Ryan shows are very chill. I like to really sit and listen and watch. everyone sitting just cuts down on all the crowd bullshit that happens at most shows.


OMG, he was cracking me up. Why is it that the people that dance the most seem to have the least rhythm?

[Rob]

I think I saw you, Rob. We were 3rd row. First 2 seats on the left. I was gonna come say howdy after the show, but frankly, I had to pee so I didn't linger too long. :lol
I was out of there pretty quick too..I was starving since I didn't eat dinner before it.

[Rob]

OMG, he was cracking me up. Why is it that the people that dance the most seem to have the least rhythm?
It was amazing how he would dance the same whether it was a fast or slow song.

He can play a mean air guitar though.

[littleamen]

It was amazing how he would dance the same whether it was a fast or slow song.

He can play a mean air guitar though.

:lol His drums were pretty stellar too. I seriously think I caught the band laughing at him a couple of times.

[Sydneyfan]

TBY is the new RAA.



*jumps off balcony*

[hildegoat]

With all this love and the Phish thread, I'm slowly dying.

[bcart]

With all this love and the Phish thread, I'm slowly dying.

:lol

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[Sydneyfan]

With all this love and the Phish thread, I'm slowly dying.

I will ban the first person who mentions the words "group hug", "positive vibe" or does that weird "thinking of you" sign ((((((( ))))))) <------

[Faded Rose]

I will ban the first person who mentions the words "group hug", "positive vibe" or does that weird "thinking of you" sign ((((((( ))))))) <------

Please can you ban the next person who wants Ryan's squeeze in the band. That love is upsetting my stomach.

[Sydneyfan]

Please can you ban the next person who wants Ryan's squeeze in the band. That love is upsetting my stomach.

Sure, why not :upyours

[Faded Rose]

Rob wants a Juliana groupie thread.

[Rob]

Or a whole section...

[Sydneyfan]

I think I'll just ban myself. It's easier that way.

[hildegoat]

We'll start a new messageboard. No nice comments at all.

[Sydneyfan]

We'll start a new messageboard. No nice comments at all.

FU.org :banana

[Faded Rose]

Count me in.

[hildegoat]

Any inoffensive/positive posts will be banned.

[sipowicz]

I loved the show.

Really, just amazing.

[littleamen]

I loved the show.

Really, just amazing.

:nod

[La Cienega]

I loved the show.

Really, just amazing.
BANNED!
:lol

[autmommy]

the only negatives was some girl took my sharpie to get her donor card signed and wouldn't give it back as she asked ryan about whether this house is not for sale is a beetle juice reference so i missed getting spacewolf to sign it and driving back because i have class in an hour and a half.

Ryan has your sharpie! I think after that girl took it, then some guy had it, because I asked him to borrow it, and he said it wasn't his, and nobody knew whose it was, so everyone was using it, and when Ryan was done signing everything he was trying to figure out who it belonged to, so we were like, "nobody knows, now its yours" and he put it in his pocket. What is up with the whole donor card thing anyway? Do some states have you carry a seperate card? In MN it is just on your driver's license, so I thought Ryan was totally signing her driver's license. Why didn't she just have a ticket for him to sign like everyone else? Then again, she also talked about another time after a show when she was really drunk and talking to Jon, and kept calling him the keyboard player.
Show was super-excellent!!
Bcart, yourpictures are so great! The Nazi security DID pounce on me, practically ripped my camera out of my hands right at the first song, so I never got any pictures. It was mostly my fault though, as I was a little chemically imbalanced at that point and totally did not even notice that security were in the venue in addition to the ones out in the lobby.

[Rob]

Was anyone close to falling asleep during What Sin?

[Wayfaringmind]

Now thats the Rob we all know and love.

[littleamen]

Was anyone close to falling asleep during What Sin?

:nod

I've never really liked that song, though. So, the extended jam they do at shows is extra torture for me.

[bcart]

Was anyone close to falling asleep during What Sin?

Nope, love that song. And the jam. :guitarsolo

[Wayfaringmind]

Did any of you guys meet up?

[twistedwings]

Here's my sweetly condensed Madison story. My boyfriend had to hear the 8 hour version... I don't want to type that much;)

I left home later than planned and not in the best of moods despite my excitement~ the day just had not been coming up roses thus far. Got to Madison and wandered around State St. ~ there I found an awesome window display that just screamed one of a member of another board. Simple things can be huge pick-me-ups and this lifted my spirits. My friend and I went for a couple drinks, then some food (very cool city!!!)

Talked to a a board friend on my friends phone being I no longer have a cell~ planned to talk later to arrange a meeting spot at the venue. Close to doors open time, so started walking towards the venue. Saw the most amazing Ryan Adams look-alike of all time: I was mind-blown... especially when I saw this guy even took it as far as to have the same boots. When I saw Spacewolf walking next to this look-alike my knees went to jelly and I fell against a streetlight, fully realizing how wrong I was about the look-alike factor. I turned around and cought up with them~ chatted briefly, got hugs, the promise of a good show, then I let them be on their way. Cloud MF 9, lemme tell ya!

A moment of panic when the ushers told me there was a problem with my ticket (felt my nightmare coming true.) My seat had been where the soundboard needed to be, but it all worked out good~ I got moved forward rather than back. I figure no kid has ever been as excited on Christmas as I was~ the day had turned from bad to simply amazing already.

The show... holy firecrackers Batman!!! So exciting to see the harmonica come out again!!! And Go Easy~ I hadn't heard that one yet, and I fell in love with it very quickly! Other highlites were Kiss B4 I Go, Off Broadway, Peacefull Valley, Wonderwall, G'nite Rose (cuz that is my song my son sings with me when he doesn't want to go to sleep and he knows how to prolong bedtime with that), etc... oh and Shakedown whooo!!!!

Ryan totally got the WT shouter to be quiet for the remainder of the show when he lit into the guy, then said he wasn't trying to be a prick~ wanted to play for all the openminded people who'd come~ then said OK, maybe just a little bit of a prick... a very firm and solid lecture, but funny too. There was also a little chatter about how usually they do a Brittany Fox sorta theme; pink coats, sport shorts, long socks~ then Neal jumped in and added glowsticks to the list. Ryan said Neal won that one. The boys all seemed to be enjoying themselves... very good energy and spirit going on. I cried; I smiled. Beauty and joy just does that... And so blessed to have the show go over like it did... could have never asked for more!!!!

Ran into a couple peeps from my home town outside, so we met up with my friend and went out for a couple drinks. They left, my friend and I did shortly later to end the night. He and I had just gotten out there and he heard a familiar voice, looked back and said, they're behind us. I opted to ignore and not be an annoying fan-girl: once is enough. Then Ryan called out "We're following you; we're gonna steal your wallets.) Can't ignore that~ I told him he wouldn't get much cuz I spent most of my money at his show. Anyways, we stood there talking a bit, then they asked us to walk with them. My friend and Brad pulled up a bit ahead and Ryan and I just totally shot the shit about all kinds of things. My friend told me later that we seemed like old friends who have known each other forever. I wish we had had more time... I could have talked forever. We went back to the waiting bus, stood and chatted out there a little more. Ryan compared his feet with mine~ I explained sandals with socks is a fashion-no, but it was all about needing height, yada yada ya... Anyways, they posed for a couple pics with me, offered handshakes and hugs, wishes for safety and whatnot, then they got in the bus and my friend and I started walking.

A couple blocks away, the buses drove past us. Ryan was sitting behind the driver waving to us from the window...

Beautiful.....

Thank you Cards!!!

[twistedwings]

Bcart~ I love the photos!!! Would you mind if I swiped for my album? My camera got confiscated...

Oh, but here's the couple I got later...
http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp300/twistedwings_photos/045-1.jpg
http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp300/twistedwings_photos/046-1.jpg

[Kirsten]

I thought littleamen and I had the perfect experience, but yours tops it wings! I'm an idiot when I talk to people I admire though so it's probably for the best we didn't run into them. Did this happen on State St. or where? The hotel we stayed in seemed so the Cardinals's style (plus it was right next to the Cardinal Bar!) that I really hoped we be sleeping under the same roof, but it wasn't the case. Regardless, I feel sooo lucky to have seen that show.

[bcart]

Bcart~ I love the photos!!! Would you mind if I swiped for my album? My camera got confiscated...

Go for it twisted! That goes for everyone. Glad I can help add to the memories. I believe you can download directly from the web album I posted.

Nice score on the pic with Ryan!!!

[twistedwings]

Go for it twisted! That goes for everyone. Glad I can help add to the memories. I believe you can download directly from the web album I posted.

Nice score on the pic with Ryan!!!

Thank you Bcart~ they are very good shots and I much appreciate:D

[bcart]

Thank you Bcart~ they are very good shots and I much appreciate:D

Thanks again twisted. I didn't think they were going to turn out very good. I had the perfect gap through the crowd in order to get Ryan though. No matter how hard I tried I could not take a single pic of Spacewolf in focus. Drove me crazy.

[Faded Rose]

Great story twisted - so very nice for you.

[bcart]

The SBD for this show just came up on RAA!

[Faded Rose]

thanks

[littleamen]

K and I weren't able to take any pics at the show since the usher was standing RIGHT beside us. But here's some from before and after out and about in Madison.

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m94/littleamen/DSCF0676.jpg

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m94/littleamen/DSCF0673.jpg

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m94/littleamen/DSCF0674.jpg

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m94/littleamen/DSCF0684.jpg

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m94/littleamen/DSCF0688.jpg

[Rob]

Download now available:

http://www.archive.org/details/ryanadams2008-10-05.sbd.flac16

[sipowicz]

wow, the DL of the show couldnt make me any happier.