Thanks for posting the link Mary. I am trying to get my pictures uploaded. By the way, I was told by a DJ that David's manager (or stage manager) was not a very nice person. He wouldn't let David sign autographs and was really rush rush, especially since David said he had no other place he needed to be.

Now, when they played him unplugged on the radio later that day, they played "Light On" which he did not sing for us. He performed this for soundcheck. The radio station needed a current song from his album that listeners would be familiar and since he did not perform "Light On" or "Come Back To Me" during the performance for us, they had to use his soundcheck version of "Light On". They were a little surprised he didn't perform either song for us. They said if they don't play something listeners are familiar with, they tend to turn the station.

That's the scoop I got. Hope everyone enjoys the performance, he sounds so good acoustically.

My review of the day was better than this - I posted it under the title thread of the concert. Check it out.

What a day!!! Yesterday was amazing from start to finish. It started out with the Unplugged Performance at 96.9.

First, while waiting in the lobby of the Clear Channel building, who should arrive but Mr. Cook and Mr. Tiemann. They went up to do a soundcheck and those of us who won were taken to a conference room to enjoy pizza and soda. It was really nice except the anticipation just kept rising and it was getting more difficult to just sit and wait.

Finally, they took us into a greenroom where there were (I think) 5 rows of 8 chairs set up, 2 mic stands in front and some recording devices in back. I was in the front row (about 4 feet) right in front of David. I was in heaven. He had a white t-shirt on with black jeans and it looked like new red boots. He looked really rested and even commented on his 2 weeks off. He performed Heros, Lie and Mr. Sensitive. He answered some questions from the fans and was very funny as usual.

We were not allowed to use our personal cameras but there was a professional photographer there taking pictures of each person with him. No autographs but I did get a hug which was so worth everything and anything. The pictures have not yet been posted on the radio station website but I will share when they are. You can also go there to listen to his performance. He is just so pitch perfect and so awesome when he sings. He really needs to put out an acoustic only CD. I got my wish, just David and his guitar singing to me - well, and a few others but I forgot they were even there. I had chills on my arms and tears in my eyes.

My hubby and I drove home to pick up our son for the state fair/concert. After walking around and giving away way to much money on those stupid stuffed animals, we went to the show. The opening act "The Script" was ok. I don't think their music is something I would listen to on a regular basis - was so hoping to see Ryan!!

When David and the boys took the stage it was like a dream. He looked amazing and ready to rock and that he did. Since this was my first time seeing them since the tour started I didn't know what to expect other than what I have seen in videos here. Those do not do it justice. You have to be there live and in person to fully appreciate the performance. Although he didn't perform Avalanche or Permanent, my favorites, I couldn't have asked for anything better (well, maybe for a longer performance of course)!!

He chatted some and thanked us profusely for our support of his music. He said he was going to take the month of December off, with the exception of a couple of events, to support Andrew with his upcoming graduation. He said he needed to be a "bro". That's so David!!

So the last song of the night was "A Daily AntheM" and he actually came down into the audience during the performance. It was quite a surprise and a great one. The crowd loved it and from what I could see, they were pretty respectful.

I hated for the day to end but I will always have my memories of one of the best days yet as a David Cook fan. I don't know what could top it but can't wait to find out. I am and always will be his #1 Fan in AZ!! Thanks David and the Anthemic for the memories!!

I am sorry you didn't have any luck. Believe me, our lives revolved around it too. In the bathroom, out to dinner, passing out candy last night, shopping today. It was sad. It really is all about luck and hopefully you will have some either before or after the show at the buses.

Check with the radio station as they may still be having the contest tomorrow.

OMG - my friend won tonight!! We have been trying all weekend with 4 of us calling in and doing everything in our lives around the time when we had to call (including going to the bathroom). I am so happy for her - she would have been the one I took instead of my hubby!! Now I don't have to feel bad or hate my hubby for going....

Ummmmm....that would be ME who is going!!!

My mom won tickets on Thursday. She won't be in town and of course, gave my information to the station anyway. I guess I will be bringing my hubby cause he wants to meet the man who has caused me to drain my 401k account!! No cameras allowed which totally stinks cause now I have to rely on this almost 40 year old memory of this day. No cell phones and no gifts. Pretty strict. I don't know how many people will be there total but I am thinking about 30 or so. I have to be there at 1:30pm.

I will be sure to give everyone a full account of the day on Wednesday. This is the best birthday present EVER!!