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That's one way of putting it. Back in October, my family and I left for a 5 hour drive around 12:30. We arrived at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center hotel around 5:30, and the concert started at 7. Great... We checked in, moved our stuff to our hotel room on the 9th floor, then mom and I got ready for the concert; changing clothes, doing hair, making sure we had all of our essentials, tickets, room key, etc. etc. We took the elevator down to the main floor, gave our tickets to the lady at the door who handed us our blue "Gaither Homecoming 2009" light keychains. We couldn't find section L3, I guess because the sign had fallen or something, so we ended up sitting in section L7, closest to the door. Same seats like we were supposed to, just different section, Row Q, seats 3 and 4. The concert began as you know, lights dimming, Buddy Greene or Bill opening the show, followed by another artist, maybe Lynda Randle, The Isaacs, Jeff and Sherri Easter and their daughter Melody, and so on and so forth. 15 minutes intermission, the lights dimmed again, and out came Bill, Wes, Michael, Mark and you, opening with "Alpha and Omega", followed by "At the Cross", and your "Nessun Dorma" solo. Bravo, by the way... I'm not sure if you noticed or remember it or not, but halfway through "Lord, Feed your Children", someone in a couple of sections across from us stood up and yelled for help. Turns out that someone had a seizure. Within 5 minutes, that section was empty for the rest of the night. I think Wes might have noticed because he kept looking back and forth from that section to Bill with a face that said, "What is going on back there?" I think Bill caught Wes's eye, because he changed the song to "There's Something about that name". Gloria came out and did her monologue, and the minute she said, "Say that name with me, 'Jesus'", a holy hush filled the room. All of you (GVB) ended the night with, I believe, "Loving God, Loving Each Other." I called my sister to ask her to come downstairs to take my picture with you. She loves photography, and she's amazing at it. We waited in line to meet you, and when my turn came, I think all I said was "Could you sign this picture for me", and "Do you mind if I get one with you." I think you noticed how nervous I was. My mom and I went upstairs for bed. A couple of hours later, my sister came in the room, climbed into bed and whispered, "Guess what?" "What?" I said. She said, "I rode the escalator with David Phelps!!" She told me the story of how she and her friends who were in town hung around after the crowd cleared, just looking at all the tables. She saw you with your luggage and maybe a friend walk past them, and get on the escalator to the second floor. She and her friends got on behind you, and hung back in the club there while you took a left, got on an elevator, and disappeared. She said that she almost followed, but didn't want to seem like a stalker. When she told me this, I laughed and joked, "That's my job!!" I hope you come to my neck of the woods soon for a solo concert!! Please?

So Funny! I am new on this forum and have been invited to join by a sweet girl named Gretchen, who was selling David's products. I was at the Gaither's Christmas Concert last night in Hoffman Estates and it was so wonderful, refreshing, and encouraging. I love David Phelps!!!!! I thought I was going to be raptured when He sang "O Holy Night." David's music has ministered to me for years but especially this year. My 21 year old son died in July and it has been very difficult but God's supernatural grace is amazing. I have a dvd of David where he sings "No More Night" and have listened to it a million times (a slight exageration but not by much) since my son has gone home to be with the Lord. That song has ministered to my spirit so deeply. I cannot even express in words how his music has and is getting me through the most difficult time of my life. Thank you, David!!!!! I hope someone will share my story with him so he will know how he is impacting lives. He is making an eternal difference and may not even know the extent until eternity. I love you, David!!!!!!

So glad to see you posting Tracie, and I know exactly what you mean about the cd thingy. I remember my first concert, and just being amazed that he sounded as good or BETTER than the cd, live! What a great birthday gift for sure!! Trust me.......I just found out about David last January/07, and I've been to 4 concerts....trust me when I say that anytime he comes close by, and I can make it, I WILL go to that concert...lol :wink:

WOW!!! I just went to see David last night in Greenwood, SC and it was beyond words. This was a birthday gift from my 12 year old son. And it has to be the best birthday gift i have ever gotten!! I have been to see other artist's shows and never do they sound as good as CDs but David sounded sooooooo good! His voice is truely a gift from God. What a blessing last night was. Now I just cannt wait to see him again! Thank you David for a wonderful show!!!!

Hey David:

I hope you like the belt buckle! I gave the same one to Larnelle Harris back in September. So both of you now have something in common (in addition to being called "The Voice"); you can "buckle" down and "belt" out some more of those glorious high notes! May God continue to bless your music ministry.

Sing-cerely,

Mark La Flamme
www.laflammemusic.com (Coming Soon!)

"I am the way, the truth, and the life... " The words of Jesus from John. 14:6 -- AMEN!

Concert Review from Lee and I
Surprise, surprise, surprise! I’m here at Tiffany’s very tired but very happy. Shelisa and I decided to surprise everybody and come to the Decatur concert last night. It was so joyful and a real treat to meet such wonderful "old phriends". We all are great friends before we ever get to meet that the experience is electrically charged every time a phriend comes into view.

When the doors opened, and everybody headed in, there were screams of "Tiffy" and "Kelly" and TONS more little pockets of jumping up and down as more phriends made themselves known. As far as I remember, we were: Shelisa, Tiff & her mom Pat and friend Colleen, Gail and bro & sis, Cheryl & Gary, Linda & Husband, Kellie & Steve T., Lena & Tony, Scott & his wife, Stacy & daughter, Scottie & his wife and then there was Yonna, a "Lurker" whom we think we convinced to finally post...We'll pray about that one! Oh and me...haha!
That makes 23 and there were a bunch more around us who read, but won't post...We did our best to invite them to join us...we'll see!

The lights flickered, we all took our seats and the band came on stage. Last night it was Jack, Mike, Sohn, and Q along with Sherri and Andrea. In the dark, "The Man" himself came out an upper back stage door and started to sing RIVER...oh my what a surprising good opener. I know I will forget some and get the order wrong, but David walked off then and the darkened stage slowly illuminated as the whole intro of VIRTUOSO began to unfold. We were all standing and then there was an electric jolt with a glorious...OOOOOOOH. WOW...from then on a blinding light hit and we were captivated in the moments of glory. I know he sang Sing Holy, Arms Open Wide, God Will Take Care of You, Legacy of Love, Just As I Am.... Already There was spectacular...his DIP was doubled as he entered the ocean. Somewhere in there David sang Power of the Dream and it was a thrilling experience.

I know this seems all mixed up but I also know that in the second half, we felt like a holy, gospel, soulful experience was coming as Jack just took off in an organ prelude to How Great Thou Art and it was amazing. Bring Him Home, SSB were also fantastic. I think at this point he talked a little about the Faroe Island trip and told us that he wrote Fly To You while lost in the fog. It is a wonderful piece of music.

We were now in worship mode with Holy, Holy, Holy and it setup Live Like A King. In one of his most amazing feats of TRIPLE LUNG power, David held "king" for over 23 seconds!!! (timed by many) Even the band was looking around wondering when they could come in. It was SPECTULAR

Then all he had to say was John 1:1, the strains of music began and we thought it was the ending of the concert by him singing ETOB but he surprised us all by following that up with the glorious No More Night. He made us wait at what seemed like an eternity and then came out and we danced our way through the finale with My Child Is Coming Home. Our illustruious Kellie screams her lungs out with the beginning chords of this song. haha.

I know in there we had intermission and had discussions about World Vision and many other tidbits of phun but the order escapes my mind, however we were blessed by every single minute of it.

We had so much fun last night watching and participating in the playback with the jovial mood of David and band. The whole crowd was right with him laughing and singing and it made for a really exciting evening.

It was so much fun surprising everybody and especially Tiff. Spur of the moment decisions can sometimes be the most exciting ones. We all had a blast and an unforgettable night. It was really great to see Lori again and spend some time catching up. Callie was with her and she is absolutely a beautiful young lady…. The night was a joy. As usual we were starving so we went to Steak N Shake and just enjoyed each other’s company and spent the entire time talking about the concert and how much it blessed us all. I can’t wait for the reunion when many of us will have the privilege of meeting face to face. What a day that will be.

Blessings,
Lee

What a surprise it was! I was coming in the door all happy and determined to get to the front row I left mom and Colleen behind to insure a great seat then all of the sudden someone familiar is sitting there. This confusing question mark pops in my brain… Is that LEE?? What is SHE doing here????? Kellie gets all excited and hugs around and I knew for sure that was her! What a wonderful surprise and then Shelisa was there too! AH! Fun times  It was great to see everyone I’ve met again and great to meet new phriends too.

Like Lee said, it was a exciting fantastic evening! David was definitely in rare form at least to me b/c he just seemed more relaxed and rested from the previous concerts. Highlights of songs for me were Already there (fabulous dipping going on there!), Fly to you (My first time to hear it and I was blown away!!! Truly amazing!), Power of the Dream (I heard the recording before but live was so much better. The feeling and emotion in this song just hit straight to my heart. Loved it!), Just As I Am (First time to hear it live and I was blown away.. I knew it was good .. but not THAT good!), Bring Him Home and SSB were fantastic tributes to the armed forces that was spectacular as always.

Afterwards we all talked and waited for the line for David to go down. I was able to chit chat with Andrea and Lori and took pictures. This was my first time to talk to Lori and was a sweet lady she is! I bought a cd for my friend that was not able to make it and let David sign it. Of course every time I get up there to talk to him words escape me and I never tell him anything remotely about what I was thinking about in line. That’s ok because this time I wasn’t a nervous wreck and I was able to spit out something about the books. Haha. After meeting and greeting a starving bunch of us headed to Steak N Shake for food and laughter. It was a great time being able to get to know members I had not met before and bask in the glow of my “surprise” phriends 

What a wonderful evening I’ll never forget!
Tiff

Well, when ya coming close enough to Buffalo, NY that I can write a recent review?!?!?!

The cruise was over a year ago, the Christmas concert, thats long past, the taping as magnificient as it was all the reviews are in...I need a DP concert closeR to home this time around!

DAVID, I wonder if other artists have such faithful Phans as you have. We have gone to your first taping in Alabama, 4th of July in Oklahoma, concerts in Ohio, Maryland, Nevada, Indiana, and the fabulous OHN taping in Tennessee. What an unforgettable time at your beautiful barn. And the DVD is just wonderful! Thank you to you & your Phamily. We have met such great people thru you and the Board.

We are hoping to come to the one in LA along with the Sunday service at the Crystal Cathedral if that is going to happen. (You are teasing us and we need to know) We can't wait to see where you'll be this fall & Christmas. We Phelps Phans need to know. :roll:

Love to all,
Nancy & Chuck

Sue I definitely second that for David coming our way! And yep, we did take that wonderful 15 hour straight driving to Tennessee! I think you are getting all of your concerts mixed up - we flew to Birmingham and that's where we met and I got the nickname of "Fred." And for the expenses - I think I'll claim David on my tax return........lol

Can't wait to see you once again David.....

Blessings,

Fran