JOSH GROBAN @ STAPLES CENTER - 3/31/07 + @ MGM GRAND ARENA - 4/7/07

Josh Groban! I love this guy!!! I have been listening to him since 2004, and I even put him as one of my role models (along with my brother) on one of my college applications! XD

I bought my tickets to see him at the STAPLES Center ages ago (last November!), but I bought my tickets to see him at MGM at the last minute (the Thursday before the show). ^^; My seats were far up from the stage at the STAPLES Center, but at least I wasn't all the way on the other side of the stadium. I was in the second tiered level on the side at MGM, so I was a lot closer. Both views were pretty good, and I wasn't at the back either of the time. The expensive tickets to see Josh are so worth it! He is amazing!

My heart was beating so rapidly when it started at the STAPLES Center. I had no idea what to expect, and it was so exciting to hear "You Are Loved" first. The beginning got everyone pumped up, and it was just awesome!

For nearly two hours, Josh sang every single song with the strongest voice! WOW, you have to see him live to appreciate how GOOD he is! I loved the parts in between the songs when he's being funny and joking around. It was so exciting to see him walk through the audience during "In Her Eyes" too (even though I was far away both times XP)! I was just in awe... Josh's voice is able to captivate a whole stadium arena and make everyone erupt with cheers. I truly admire this guy...

Josh's violinist, Lucia Micarelli, was great too! Her interlude of "Kashmir" was really cool! She shredded up her bow, and it amazed everyone. The passion and how she gets so into it is awesome. Josh is so lucky to have so many talented musicians working and performing with him. *g*

The quality of my pictures aren't as nice as the pictures from other gigs I've been to since I was so far away, but here are a few of my better shots. :)

STAPLES Center:

Angelique Kidjo was Josh's opening performer, and I enjoyed her fun intro as she got the crowd going with her great African beats. :D









Here is a shot I got from the screen. YAY, I was able to get a clear picture of his face! XD








A pretty shot I got during "So She Dances" ^_^







The security at MGM sucked! They were camera vultures, so I couldn't take as many nice pictures or video when I had the better view! X( So here's just one of the best pictures I was able to get during the opening "You Are Loved" :)

After the show at the STAPLES Center, I waited for Josh for about two hours. A car pulled up and he came out to sign autographs for everyone! He is so nice and lovely! Unfortunately, my camera died, so I couldn't get any pictures at the time, but it was exciting when I stuck out my hand as he was leaving and he grabbed it!!! :D His hand was so warm, but mine was freezing from standing out in the cold for so long.. ^^; After the show at MGM, I also waited for him and was able to give him something this time. He said "Thank you!" too. ^_^ So, despite the brief encounters with Josh, he is still so kind. You can't blame him for being so famous that he can't stick around and get bombarded by crazy fans! :P

Now, here are some videos I found on YouTube of both performances. Of course, none of these are mine again!

STAPLES Center:

You Are Loved (Don't Give Up)


Lucia's Kashmir


In Her Eyes


Josh's amazing drum solo during "Canto Alla Vita"


You Raise Me Up


MGM Grand Arena:

Funny dance lesson with Angelique


Not While I'm Around


Sigh, I got some funny videos too, but of course my internet sucks and I can't share them.. :/ I hope you enjoyed these ones, though! :D

I would love to see Josh again, even though I already saw him twice in one week... He's phenomenal! He's coming back in the summer.. I hope I can go to that show too, and hopefully get a better seat as well! ^^