February 22, 2009 - Salt Lake City, UT (EnergySolutions Arena)

February 22, 2009 at 01:33 PM

Is no one going to tonights concert in Utah as I dont even think there is a topc for it??? :huh:

Darren.

Edited February 24, 2009 at 04:25 AM by Koolan

February 22, 2009 at 01:42 PM

There is now! :msn-wink:

February 22, 2009 at 01:45 PM

lol, thanks Thomas

Darren.

February 22, 2009 at 01:53 PM

I was wondering tooo Darren. I thought i was just being way retarded and couldnt find the post! Thanks for making it.. NOW , everyone whose going needs to post! slackers. =)

February 22, 2009 at 02:31 PM

If I could have afforded to I would have gone to this and the Denver show. But alas my wallet does have a bottom :down:

February 22, 2009 at 04:15 PM

I live in Salt Lake and I'll be going! I am really excited, it's been over a year since I've seen Celine and this will be my first time seeing her live in a traditional concert arena. The show was postponed from November when she got sick, so I've waited extra long, I'm soooooooooo excited to hear her live again!

February 22, 2009 at 11:47 PM

Yea i know there was like no topic for this date. :clap:

but thats ok. I wonder who is going???

February 23, 2009 at 12:29 AM

a friend of mine is going tonight. have fun guys!!

February 23, 2009 at 12:48 AM

Everybody have fun tonight!! We'll all be with you in spirit.....I really wish I could be there. Love every second of it!

February 23, 2009 at 01:21 AM

WOW...not many forum members at all! Maybe there will be after tonights show! :lol:

Have fun to the few from here who are going!!! :dance:

February 23, 2009 at 01:52 AM

Christine and Ramona are going! :clap:

February 23, 2009 at 02:12 AM

I hope everybody has fun tonight! I know I sure did this past Saturday in San José!

- Joe

February 23, 2009 at 02:35 AM

Have fun LVCeline and all others who will be at tonight's show!! I noticed earlier that there was no thread as well so it's great to see that we now have one!!! Hopefully other members will show up to post reviews and pics after the show!!!! We'll be waiting! Wow....only TWO more shows after tonight! It doesn't seem possible!

Sandra

February 23, 2009 at 05:44 AM

a friend of mine is going tonight. have fun guys!!

same friend as me? Melissa?? is she on the forum? or do we need to get her posting over here :thumbsup2:

February 23, 2009 at 05:46 AM

I forgot there was a SLC show!

February 23, 2009 at 05:58 AM

So the show was AMAZING! Boy, I've been in a Celine slump lately with nothing going on and there's nothing like a live show to bring you out of it! She was so awesome, full of energy, and super funny. She looked so gorgeous too! I am not going to post song reviews because we've all been there and done that. I didn't even think to bring a camera so I didn't get any pictures, but tons of people were taking them. I sat on the 10th row in the middle section and the seats were amazing! I did see Estevam and Ramona though on the front row, they were in my section. I swear those guys are at every one of her shows! There was a really funny part during a speech where this girl next to Estevam made the funniest noise! Celine heard it and started playing off it, it was hilarious. I'm sure he can post about it if he even posts here?

I was really impressed with the opening act, I didn't expect anything at all out of it but he was hilarious. His impressions were totally on point and so funny! I'll admit when I heard about an opening act I was skeptical, but he's really entertaining. I would have loved to hear The Show Must Go On, but it's out unfortunately. I didn't feel disappointed though, as always she's such an entertainer, my mom was so impressed with her. One thing I really enjoyed is her speeches during the evening. They didn't seem canned like they do at ever other show. She really apologized for postponing the show and felt really bad but the crowd ate her up! Overall it was a fantastic evening and I am really excited for the DVD to come out!

February 23, 2009 at 06:00 AM

So the show was AMAZING! Boy, I've been in a Celine slump lately with nothing going on and there's nothing like a live show to bring you out of it! She was so awesome, full of energy, and super funny. She looked so gorgeous too! I am not going to post song reviews because we've all been there and done that. I didn't even think to bring a camera so I didn't get any pictures, but tons of people were taking them. I sat on the 10th row in the middle section and the seats were amazing! I did see Estevam and Ramona though on the front row, they were in my section. I swear those guys are at every one of her shows! There was a really funny part during a speech where this girl next to Estevam made the funniest noise! Celine heard it and started playing off it, it was hilarious. I'm sure he can post about it if he even posts here?

I was really impressed with the opening act, I didn't expect anything at all out of it but he was hilarious. His impressions were totally on point and so funny! I'll admit when I heard about an opening act I was skeptical, but he's really entertaining. I would have loved to hear The Show Must Go On, but it's out unfortunately. I didn't feel disappointed though, as always she's such an entertainer, my mom was so impressed with her. One thing I really enjoyed is her speeches during the evening. They didn't seem canned like they do at ever other show. She really apologized for postponing the show and felt really bad but the crowd ate her up! Overall it was a fantastic evening and I am really excited for the DVD to come out!

Thanks for the fast review!! Glad you had a good time.

February 23, 2009 at 07:34 AM

Happy that you had a great time, that the show was amazing and that Céline was full of energy. :whee:

Our girl has arrived home safely 30 minutes ago. Goodnight everyone! :sleep:

February 23, 2009 at 02:19 PM

thanks for the review. I wonder if that's the same noise someone did in Montreal (like Tarzan- jungle scream) Celine was very amused by it

can't wait for pictures :super:

February 23, 2009 at 03:11 PM

a friend of mine is going tonight. have fun guys!!

same friend as me? Melissa?? is she on the forum? or do we need to get her posting over here

yep yep! I don't think she's on the fourm, we need to get her on here :kicking:

sounds like a good show!!!

February 23, 2009 at 04:15 PM

Just in case you read her sometimes I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed your concert last night and how much it was worth the wait. You are gracious and classy and should be no. 1 on the list of performers. It was a thrill from the very beginning to the end and listening to your music will mean so much more now that I have seen you perform your songs live.

A huge fan,

Lisa

February 23, 2009 at 06:18 PM

Celine Dion fans do not hold grudges.

The 11,000-plus people who showed up Sunday night for the Canadian superstar's makeup show, rescheduled from November, roared their approval when she apologized.

"We made it!" she exclaimed, dropping to her knees after her opening number, "I Drove All Night." "Tonight we're going to make up for all that lost time."

She made good on that promise with a performance that included 19 songs, six costume changes, a seven-piece band, three backup singers and an athletically-inclined troupe of eight dancers.

Dion, who turns 41 next month, was pretty nimble herself, dropping to her knees and arching backwards while wearing silver stiletto sandals and a beaded lavender dress that hit her mid-thigh.

She fist-pumped, winked, and mugged for cameras that showed her larger than life on four giant video screens hanging over the stage. In between songs, she chatted up the crowd with banter about her 81-year-old mother and 8-year-old son, who are touring with her.

"Come on, Salt Lake City. Show me what you got," she exhorted the audience after sharing a new song, "Shadow of Love," and before launching into fan-favorite "I Am Your Angel."

Her voice was in fine form, although the cavernous arena's acoustics overpowered her vocals on "All By Myself" and "To Love You More."

And her duet with a videotaped Andrea Bocelli on "The Prayer" was a little strange, because he wasn't there. But the crowd couldn't have loved her more at that point.

When she came back for her second encore, clad in a billowing black chiffon gown whose feathered hem tickled her ankles, she gave them what they had to have.

And just how many times has she performed "My Heart Will Go On," from "The Titanic"?

With Celine Dion, you'd never know that it wasn't the first.

Who: Celine Dion
Where: EnergySolutions Arena
When: Sunday
Bottom line: The Canadian songstress made up a missed November show with a 19-song extravaganza that showcased her voice and legs.

February 23, 2009 at 06:23 PM

CELINE DION, EnergySolutions Arena, Sunday
By Erica Hansen
Deseret News

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Celine Dion fans have been waiting since November — when an infection forced the pop singer to reschedule her Salt Lake tour stop.

But by the time she rose from underneath the stage in a short lavender dress with rhinestone detail, belting "I Drove All Night" and "I'm Your Lady," the fans were clearly ready to forgive her.

"I want you to know I'm extremely sorry for that," the singer said while catching her breath from the opening numbers. "I know how hard it is for you to prepare an evening and I never want to let you down." With that, all had been forgiven and the crowd was ready to go along for the ride ... and a ride it was.

With a square stage laid in the middle of the arena floor, with many moving parts, rising platforms, moving sidewalks and ramps — the look changed with each number.

Dion pretty much let her singing do the talking, belting her way through many of her hits: "Taking Chances," "It's All Coming Back to Me," "Because You Love Me," and "To Love You More."

When she did talk, her interactions were warm and genuine. "It's so pretty here (in Salt Lake City), I can't believe we've never been before!"

That was met with cheers and whistles from the fans.

Dion, who said she's calling this tour a Family World Tour, brought her 81-year-old mother on the road with her, as well as her 8-year-old son. She quipped that when he asks for pancakes in the morning, he does so in several different languages.

A small group of dancers was there to cover her many costumes changes — from glittery tank tops and black leather pants to rhinestone vests and sequined mini-dresses. Dion handled her stilettos with ease and seemed to enjoy interacting with her dance troupe.

Blind opera singer Andrea Bocelli also made an appearance — on video — for a duet with Dion on "The Prayer."

With plenty of her signature moves — a chest thump, some high kicks and falling back on her knees like a guitarist in a rock band, Dion seemed energized by the crowd and sounded like her voice had certainly fully recovered.

The audience was delighted each time she belted a power note and also loved any time she sang a cappella.

Needless to say, when she said goodbye, the cheers continued. After another costume change, this time into a gold and silver short sequined dress, she came back out to do "River Deep, Mountain High." One more dress change — into a black billowy dress, the music to "Titanic's" "My Heart Will Go On" started and the crowd went nuts. Dion sang the song with the feeling of someone who was singing it for the first time.

When it was time to go, Dion left the stage and walked out through the crowd, touching hands with fans and waving goodbye.

February 23, 2009 at 07:11 PM

kool reviews!

February 23, 2009 at 07:16 PM

It sounds like it was a wonderful show :wub:

February 23, 2009 at 07:22 PM

sounds like it was an great show. thanks for the reviews.

February 23, 2009 at 08:03 PM

... Great reviews. Thanks!

February 23, 2009 at 10:21 PM

There was a really funny part during a speech where this girl next to Estevam made the funniest noise! Celine heard it and started playing off it, it was hilarious. I'm sure he can post about it if he even posts here?

its me :lol: youyouyouyouyouyouyou :sofunny: amazing souvenir :w00t:

February 24, 2009 at 02:49 AM

The intro video is in French

This city speaks French or it's mistake by Celine's crews?

February 24, 2009 at 03:01 AM

What the heck is up with these reviewers calling "The Power Of Love" "I'm Your Lady?" This isn't the first time it's happened during this tour. LOL :blink:

- Joe

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