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Once again, I don’t even know where to start with how to describe the sheer awesomeness (is that a word?) that Seal’s performance was in Hollywood. After Sean Kingston left the stage, Dave and I went exploring and found the upper balcony where there was a ton of room and a great view. When Seal came on stage, we quickly realized that we were in for a heck of a show. He had the big video screen going and the lighting was great.
He did all of my favorite songs, including Crazy and Kiss From a Rose. I don’t think we would have let him out of there without doing Kiss From a Rose as several people were chanting for it during the course of the night. Everyone sang along with him for many of his songs, with Dave doing and especially good rendition of “Killer”.
We spent the first half of the show up on the balcony but then decided to make our way up to the stage to see how close we could get. I was literally up against the stage, mere inches away from Seal for almost the entire second half of his performance. Several times he reached out into the audience and made contact with individual people, looking them in the eye, touching fists, holding hands, etc. He really truly connects with his audience.
When he was done performing, there were smiles all around, and as he went backstage, rather than everyone leaving, an impromptu dance party started up to the music the DJ was spinning. Dave and I rushed backstage to meet Seal. Once he had a chance to meet us we were first in line to thank him for an incredible show. He was unbelievably modest and seemed a bit taken back that we were so enthralled by his performance. We had a chance to chat for a couple of minutes before the security people shooed us away to give others a chance to hang out with Seal. I must say that he was quite possibly the friendliest artist on the tour, even after putting on an enthusiastic show. I think he was a great way to end the tour.
Dave and I then headed out to the couches in the lobby to record a quick video recap of the night. I can’t remember what all I said, but hopefully he’ll apply his video editing magic to make me look cool. (This might include editing me out altogether!) Any way, I’m looking forward to seeing what he puts up.
I’m sad to see the tour over and done with. My All Access pass is now up on the shelf, next to the other Sidekick paraphernalia from over the years. The past month was definitely one of my most travel-filled months, and one of the most enjoyable tours I’ve ever been on. It really highlighted how much T-Mobile values the entire Sidekick user base and I can’t wait for the next event for them to sponsor. It’s a great way for them to give something back to the whole Sidekick community. Thanks again to T-Mobile and everyone responsible for making this happen!
Sidekick Roadie signing out for real this time…
-Ed
Wow, so I thought New York was going to be the best show of the tour, but it turns out that L.A. gave it some pretty good competition. I had originally not planned on going to this show, but was able to make it at the last minute and I’m glad I did.
After checking into the Hollywood Roosevelt, I headed down Hollywood Ave to get to the Avalon. I had seen the parking lot of my hotel filled with shiny new Audis, Escalades, and a Ferrari or two and knew something had to be going on. As soon as I turned the corner and saw the Chinese Theatre, I realized that I was smack in the middle of a red carpet event. I can only assume it was for a movie premiere or something and everyone was standing around yelling at celebrities and trying to get pictures. Someone even gave me a starry eyed look and mumbled a star-struck “hello” at me! I think he mistook me for one of those famous people or something.
I walked down Hollywood until I got to Vine and saw the T-Mobile Sidekick bus. I flashed my All Access pass and just hopped over the ropes and walked inside where I finally met fellow blogger Dave in person. He was a cool guy and was looking forward to a show with a little bit less country.
Right away we headed back to the dressing room to meet Sean Kingston. He’s a lot taller than I expected. We chatted, took photos, and then headed back out to score some free snacks and drinks before Sean came on stage. I think Dave was planning on eating his weight in those little snacks before the night was over.
Sean came out and put on a good show. I’ll be honest, I had never heard him before, but he had me tapping along with his beats. He played several of his hits, including “Beautiful Girl” which I dug, and “There’s Nothing”. The crowd really enjoyed him, and I had fun watching all the hands waving in the air from the VIP section. The place was packed with people having fun. Sean Kingston was great and even gave a shout out to his mother who was in the crowd. But when Seal came on, we were blown away. More on that later…
A bumpy but short flight from San Francisco has landed me in Hollywood! I gawked at all the cool graffiti murals that I recognized and was amazed at how many businesses around here are related to the movies. Wow. I haven’t seen my first movie star yet, but my eyes are peeled. I’m checked into my hotel and waiting on room service to deliver a tasty burger. Then it’s off to the Avalon to check in and wait for Seal and Sean Kingston’s sure to be awesome performances. I wonder if Heidi Klum is going to be there…
This is the night to go all out people! I plan on being exhausted and catching up on my sleep on the plane ride home. See you in a few hours!
Dude!!
I’m SOOOOO pumped about tomorrow! Freaking Sean Kingston and Seal will be performing live at the Avalon in Hollywood! This is going to be a super fun show, I’m a pretty big S. Kingston fan. And Seal is a legend, so when you combine forces, you have the formula for an amazing night.
I live in Hollywood, so I’m not going to be staying in some swanky hotel or flying first class this time—It will make it easier to upload photos right away and blog about the event instantaneously. I have one request for Sean Kingston though… Sean, I want to come on stage during “Take You There” and sing the chorus with you. Holla at cha boy. I love that song.
If you are gonna be in LA tomorrow, (Wednesday), get some tickets for this legendary night!! Go to your local T-mobile store, hit up a radio station, have your people call our people, whatever. And as always, if you see me at the show, totally say hi! I look forward to meeting all you crazy cats!
Peace, love and sidekicks,
-Dave
You can’t keep this Sidekick Roadie down! That’s right, I’m back and will be hitting one last show on the T-Mobile Grammy Tour. T-Mobile was awesome enough to swing one more show for me. I’ll be there tomorrow in Hollywood to party with Dave, Seal, Sean Kingston, and hopefully a bunch of you guys. We’re going to party like it’s the last stop on the tour, cause well it is the last stop on the tour! I’m also hoping I get to play “Spot the Celebrity” because it’s Hollywood and all. Who knows who’s going to show up, right?
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, don’t miss this show, go get your tickets, don’t forget your Sidekick, and say hi if you see me.
I’ve hardly spent any time in L.A., but I’ve got a sweet hotel booked right across the street from Grauman’s Chinese Theater and tickets to the best show in town that night so things are good. See you guys at the Avalon!
The last month has been an incredible adventure. When I was originally contacted about doing the Sidekick Roadie thing I couldn’t believe that it was actually real. I kept waiting for the “Ha ha! Gotcha!” that never came. Come on, would you believe someone if they told you: “We’re going to fly you around to concerts with Grammy award winning artists in Chicago, New York, and Miami. Full access at the shows, and you’ll get to meet the performers.” I didn’t until I was actually on that first flight in Chicago. But once the ball started rolling, I had more and more fun with every trip.
I want to take a moment to thank all the people involved with this. The Grammy people who have put a lot of work into these shows. T-Mobile for not only picking up the bills for the shows/after parties/etc, but for also giving me this great opportunity (and of course the Sidekick)! It’s been a blast, hopefully we can do it again sometime! Glen, the bus driver that hauled us around to different clubs after the shows and drove the Sidekick Tour bus cross country. And finally, Colbie Caillat, Cat Power, John Legend, Missy Elliott, Busta Rhymes, Kat DeLuna, Pitbull, and Ozomatli for putting on great shows and being all around cool people.
It’s definitely been a journey that will not be forgotten.
Sidekick Roadie signing off…
Listen up gang, I’m going to dish out some tips on how to make the best of your experience with the Grammy Tour.
#1: Go click on the VIP Link on the right hand side of the page right now. No seriously, right now. I’ll wait… Done? Good. I’ve heard that not a whole lot of people are actually entering the contest, probably thinking “oh I never win anything”. Because all these people are slackers, this means you have a great chance of actually winning it! Look at Val, she had a great night in Chicago and is rocking a brand new LX because she entered.
#2: Go to the T-Mobile stores that are listed for your city in order to get tickets. You can’t buy these tickets anywhere. Do it quickly too! The Vic Theatre was packed, and there’s only so many people that can get in before the fire marshal comes knocking at the door.
#3: Make sure you flash your Sidekick to the right people once you’re in the show. This will score you a wristband that’s good for free drinks and food, as well as access to a private area where you and your Sidekick friends can hang out.
#4: Make sure you get there early enough to catch everyone performing and you get a good spot up front.
#5: If you get there early you can also hang out on the T-Mobile Sidekick bus that’s probably parked out front. There’s a wheel to spin to win free stuff like Sidekick gear and Grammy CDs. It’s also a cool place to just chill. Say hi to Glen (the guy that drives the bus) for me!
#6: Keep an eye out for the T-Mobile Sidekick bus the day of the concert. It will be driving around the city, parking in areas where there are a lot of people and opening up the doors. If you spot it, hop on board and hang out with some models and chat about the Sidekick, check out the devices if you don’t already have one, and more. There’s also a chance you might score some tickets to the concert if you don’t have them already.
#7: And the last thing I’ve learned so far…. T-Mobile knows how to throw a party. Don’t miss your chance when the tour bus comes to your town.
I’ve always wanted to feel like a rockstar. Traveling the country on tour, new towns, new shows, new faces, and all. There’s just a slight setback to that dream, I can’t really play any instruments. And as for my singing, let’s just say that I won’t be winning a Grammy any time soon. That’s why I’m stoked to be going ‘on tour’ as a Sidekick Roadie to check out some great artists all over the country! I was really surprised that T-Mobile picked me, but I’m totally taking them up on the offer and packing my bags for a whirlwind of an April.
The first stop is in Chicago, where I lived for almost 3 years before moving out to the San Francisco Bay Area. Hopefully I’ll be missing any remainders of the cold winter as I check out John Legend at the Vic Theatre. Then a week later it’s time to hit up New York for an as of yet unnamed performer. (Geez TMobile, you really like to keep me in suspense, eh?) And then after that I’m packing my swimsuit to head down to Miami.
Yo!
Welcome to my 50th GRAMMY Celebration Concert Tour presented by T-Mobile Sidekick weblog—my name’s Dave. I make movies in gorgeous Hollywood, U.S.A.
Back a couple months ago, I won the grand prize in the T-Mobile Sidekick Video Contest with a video I put together. (Shout out to LG & Laura!) I was totally hooked up and got to be on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Super cool, but the dude totally mispronounced my last name!! (LA-HAIR?? haha)
Check out my Jimmy Kimmel appearance here : youtube.com/watch?v=4bLjgieLeWA
Feel free to message me and I hope to see everyone at the concerts coming up!
stay cool, -Dave