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Which shows are you all going to? I am going to The Apex at Bury St Edmunds this Sunday.
WiseOwlNorma
Mar 19, 2017
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Has anyone else been lucky enough to go to any of the HMV album signings? I went to the Leeds one on Tuesday with Karen, Tina and Kerri. We all met and had a good catch up before moving on to the HMV store, where we heard the G4 Love Songs album blasting out loudly on both floors of the store, and copies on prominent display at both entrances. A proud moment to be a G4 fan! A small queue was forming outside the top entrance. We commented that we didn’t really recognise anyone – presumably some were Merrill fans (as he was going to appear with them at the Leeds signing), and perhaps some just came along to album signings out of curiosity as it seems a good way to see and meet bands. In due course we were led over to stand at a barrier, behind which was a long table decked out with HMV coverings, and the huge G4 sign shining away to one side. At 5.30 the CD music was turned off and G4 entered from a lift on the left side of the stage area (I personally think there should have been lights and smoke at the entrance, but there wasn’t lol!) looking very handsome in their blue suits with white shirts and ties. I wasn’t at all sure what to expect as I’ve never been to a signing before – I knew they were going to sing with Merrill, but I certainly wasn’t expecting 4 additional songs!! We were treated to ‘I Would Do Anything For Love’, ‘Your Song’ (with that delicious long note at the start!), ‘Love Changes Everything’ and ‘Amigos Para Siempre’ all performed to perfection with those wonderful harmonies echoing around the store. It was an intimate but warm audience and Jonathan was quick to interact with ladies in the front row in his inimitable style, which I’m sure gained them some new fans! Jon’s mother-in-law, Wendy, was there too, providing enthusiastic support at the back during the performance. It must have been nice too for the lads to be able to see the audience reaction without being blinded by theatre lights (although I think I stood grinning like a Cheshire cat as it was all just so fabulous!) Merrill entered from the back of the audience for his duet and received a very warm welcome (definitely some Merrill fans there!) – it was so wonderful to see them all performing together! After the performance, we were told to line up for the signings. The HMV staff handled it all very efficiently, making sure that the queue kept moving but giving everyone as much time as they needed to get things signed and have photos taken. A staff member was on hand to take photos, using our own cameras/phones. I chatted to another staff member who said that, although it wasn’t her kind of music, she was completely won over by the guys’ friendliness and politeness, compared with some other bands they had had performing (no names mentioned) who could be rather rude and unfriendly. I was over the moon, not only to have a hug and chat with each G4 lad, but also to meet the wonderful Merrill Osmond – as a huge pop music fan of the Osmonds and pop music of the ‘70s in general, it was a dream come true to meet such a legend, and to find him just as warm and friendly as our own lovely G4 guys – a real ‘fangirl’ moment! We left the store as G4 were posing for photos with HMV staff. It was a lovely evening and a great success. I’d definitely go again if there is a chance in the future.
I just noticed this lol I had commented on interduce yourself thread
I am no wordsmith
Weymouth concert well I want groundhog day
I saw Jon beforehand when I went to collect my ticket
Had quick word
I saw Oli and again greeting and few words
I went back to my hotel made cup of tea and went to fnd somewhere to eat back to hotel then to theatre met up with Audrey
Mike walked past said hello
Roll on time and to my horror could not find my ticket but it got sorted.
Concert oh my giddy aunt( lol my friend Raynor from yester year)whom I have lost touch with used that phase alot and she just came back in my memory)
me now :) groundhog day please
Mary Jess, Oli and Sorrelli strings were or rather are extremly talented
There were many lining up afterwards totake photos getting autographs and that includes me
Mike Ben and Nick made lovely comment on my scarf lol it the pink one which is among silverneers
Roll on next week as it is then I am going again
Thanks Natalie, so glad you found your ticket, that must have been a panic!
I really enjoyed the concert in Bury. My friend went for the first time and is now a big fan!
Olly came on playing his saxophone in the audience at the start and he stopped and played a bit to me - that was a special moment. Then he stopped and played next to my sister and made her jump 'cos she didn't realise he was there.
I'm not sure how I feel about the bit in the show where Jon drops to his knees as he is singing and Mike puts a reassuring hand on his shoulder. For me it didn't add anything to the show. I loved everything else. The way they can go from fun to spine tingling songs always gets me.
I thought all the performers were amazing and it was nice to say a quick hello to Nathan.
As always the boys gave up their time at the end of the show to speak to fans and sign things and have their photos taken. I don't know anyone else who does that. It's just one of the many things that makes them so special.
Here is a link to a professional review of the concert I went to, tweeted by Mike https://crabpendium.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/g4-live-in-concert-live-review/
Theatre redone my ticket
I did though find my ticket that II had originaly back in my hotel room note to myself once in bag leave alone and do not reorganise handbag
Oh dear, I can just imagine that! I've left tickets at home before because me and my sister both thought the other one had them. I always check now.
Like Natalie, I went to Weymouth. Met up with Natalie in foyer and had chat. Went in to the meet and greet which was in the ballroom behind the theatre and was a lovely setting. We all were offered a drink. I had an orange juice. The guys came in and walked down amongst us singing. They came round to everyone in turn. I chatted with them, got programme signed and Colin kindly took 2 photos of me with them. I was centre front row for the concert which was out of this world! I also liked Olly and Mary-Jess. A lovely show. Afterwards, the guys came out into foyer for signings, and I did not stop, but got my taxi home. I am going again to the Concorde Club next Sunday, the last night of the tour,and staying overnight.
I haved loced every special moment of G4 Live Love Songs tour. we have been blessed to attend quite a few of these shows and every show that we have seen has been different in its own unique way.
G4's performances have been absolutely stunning and their vocals as always just amazing. Their special guests Mary-Jess Oli Nez and Sorrelli Strings have been simply wonderful. This show /tour is the best.
Beautiful music stunning performances and voices that I could listen too all night long on replay 😃
Last night at the Concorde Club Eastleigh was the final show of the first leg of this tour. The audience was electric and G4 soundex amazing. As always all over much too soon.
Many happy folks left the Concorde Club last night including us, met many new fans and a lovely lady who came and chatted with me who rememnered me from the last time I was at the Concorde Club.
It was a great end to the 1st leg of the G4 Live tour and many folks last night were also chatting about the 2nd leg which begins in September. Thank you for a wonderful tour G4! you guys really are the Original and Best. xxxx
I too went to the last night at the Concorde Club. Because the weather was so lovely we had the meet and greet outside on the terrace overlokking the gardens. It was lovely! The concert itself was fabulous and so intimate and the audience loved it! Will definitely go there again!