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So at 3.30pm we hopped in the car to meet Janet and then head out to stand in line for the Newsboys concert. We got there a little after 4pm and there was already a line. We got there early enough though to be assured good seats. We had brought chairs and food, but got told (not just as) that the chairs had to go. So Dustin took them back to the car and we got to stand in line until 6pm. Ouch! My back was not happy. We got to eat some of our food before we got told that no outside food and drink would be permitted, so Dustin made another run to the car to drop off the bag of stuff. Oh well. We met some people in line who asked us if we wanted another ticket as they had an extra one. I tried getting a hold of someone who'd want to go, but no luck. We ended up spotting a guy with a sign asking for tickets, and they sold it to him, cheaper then they'd paid for it themselves, out of the goodness of their heart. About 5 minutes later the b****** stood on the other side of the street, selling tickets! He had about 5 of them. Grrr! I got so mad! You just don't do that, especially not at a Christian concert for pity's sake! *sigh*
At 6pm they opened the doors, and Tanja made it just in time to go in with us. Dustin and I ran upstairs and secured an entire row for all of us. So we all got to sit down, and in good seats too, woot!
The opening act was some local folksinger. I couldn't understand a word he was saying/singing, so was a bit bored with it. The last 2 songs though were cool, mainly because the singer and organist of the Newsboys came on stage and played with him, which was cool. That singer can drum! lol
After about a 20 interlude the Newsboys came on stage to play. I couldn't understand the first song as it was very, very loud and noisy. It disappointed me to say the least, as it wasn't what I had expected. However, the second song was one I could somewhat hear and recognize. I actually ended up crying during the sogn, as I tried to sing along. I don't even really know why, but all of a sudden...*shrug*. After that I had an easier time understanding them, though it was still very loud. I don't think I've ever been in a place that loud before. Takes some getting used to.
They were totally awesome though. Especially in the middle bit when they stopped playing, and the singer started to talk. I didn't know they would do that, but it was great. The singer has a very distinct style about him, in every sense of the word. Very appealing (is that the word for it? You know..when you can help but listen kind of thing).
Then after a prayer they started playing again and everyone really joined in, so cool! After a couple of songs they went off stage and it looked like that was that. But everyone was really loud and they came back and did a few more songs. It seemed like every song after they went off stage was more and more energetic and riveting. I loved it. And all too soon, it was over.
I would have changed two things about last night. I'd have liked an opening act I could actually understand, and not have the 20 minutes inbetween acts. It kind of cooled down the crowd. Mind you, I was grateful for the break as it meant I could make a potty-run, but still. Everything else though...way cool and an experience and a half for sure. I'm so glad we went! It makes me want to go to Creation that much more. I'd definately go to another concert like this again though.
**edit** Here are some pictures Janet took at the concert.
At 6pm they opened the doors, and Tanja made it just in time to go in with us. Dustin and I ran upstairs and secured an entire row for all of us. So we all got to sit down, and in good seats too, woot!
The opening act was some local folksinger. I couldn't understand a word he was saying/singing, so was a bit bored with it. The last 2 songs though were cool, mainly because the singer and organist of the Newsboys came on stage and played with him, which was cool. That singer can drum! lol
After about a 20 interlude the Newsboys came on stage to play. I couldn't understand the first song as it was very, very loud and noisy. It disappointed me to say the least, as it wasn't what I had expected. However, the second song was one I could somewhat hear and recognize. I actually ended up crying during the sogn, as I tried to sing along. I don't even really know why, but all of a sudden...*shrug*. After that I had an easier time understanding them, though it was still very loud. I don't think I've ever been in a place that loud before. Takes some getting used to.
They were totally awesome though. Especially in the middle bit when they stopped playing, and the singer started to talk. I didn't know they would do that, but it was great. The singer has a very distinct style about him, in every sense of the word. Very appealing (is that the word for it? You know..when you can help but listen kind of thing).
Then after a prayer they started playing again and everyone really joined in, so cool! After a couple of songs they went off stage and it looked like that was that. But everyone was really loud and they came back and did a few more songs. It seemed like every song after they went off stage was more and more energetic and riveting. I loved it. And all too soon, it was over.
I would have changed two things about last night. I'd have liked an opening act I could actually understand, and not have the 20 minutes inbetween acts. It kind of cooled down the crowd. Mind you, I was grateful for the break as it meant I could make a potty-run, but still. Everything else though...way cool and an experience and a half for sure. I'm so glad we went! It makes me want to go to Creation that much more. I'd definately go to another concert like this again though.
**edit** Here are some pictures Janet took at the concert.
