REPORTS/PICS/VIDEOS for MIKA in Seattle, WA at the Showbox SoDo: 14-02-2008

[Wendi]

Wow - thanks for that report Rani - you had a brilliant time,

and got to speak to Yasmine and Mika's Mum!!!!

[marlau_20zr]

Ahem..... this one needs no words...

 

do you have this bigger???

[lilmot]

<sigh> today I am re-living my Seattle Mika memories. I read through the thread again and I just want to say how much it means to me that the MFC is such a supportive WONDERFUL group of people. It really makes a world of difference to have all of you to relate to......thanks again.

 

 

We want you in London!

I would soooooooooooo love to come to London and meet all of you MFCers. Wow, that would be a dream come true. We WOULD have a queue party then!!!!

 

Aww...lilmot...I am sooooo absolutely, sincerely, so touched and thrilled for you. Really I am. Finally....this happened for you...

 

Thanks, Suzy. It really means a lot to me.....you are so supportive of everyone here. The MFC is lucky to have you! Hope I can meet you one day.

 

Glad that you had such a great time and that you've met Mika!

Thanks!

 

Love your report Lilmot

 

Aww you gave some to him Thank you.

I can so see his confused face when he said "the netherlands"

 

awwww that is so sweet

 

Starrats....the badges were such a big hit. I passed them out to the first 30 people in line or so. They LOVED them and it made them all feel so special to have a Seattle Mika souvenir badge. It was great telling Mika about you...and your are right about his confused face. I really didn't give him time to process things....because I was trying to hurry up. He really looked impressed with them and amazed that someone in the Netherlands designed badges for Seattle.

 

Just been reading Molly's report and sat here giggling to myself.

 

But im glad you enjoyed it

Shame about the restrictions afterwards, i do find all that lot a bit silly but hey ho.

And I was so PROUD to wear my pink monkey shoelaces from PinkUnicorn123. They made me giggle too.

 

Doughnuts? You got doughnuts, too? What are they trying to do -- fatten

us all up?

 

And lilmot, how great that you passed on the message that way!

 

Awww... Are you kidding? I was the lucky one to GET the phone calls

and texts! Made my night! Thank YOU!

 

And I'm so so so glad that you had such a positive experience. Sorry

that Mika couldn't talk more -- I'm sure he would have liked to. But

you have tonight as well, right? So excited and happy for you!

 

dcdeb

 

And I got to share the Seattle concert with Deb via my phone. That was fun for me. Poor her though, having to hear my severly untrained voice yelling out the lyrics.

 

 

AHAHAHA Molly that is like me at concerts too! The mum.

 

 

I really did enjoy the queue at this one. Not sure I would ever do it again, but it was a fun one!

 

 

Yay!!! Thank you so much Lilmot for posting that pic of us! It's on my MySpace.

 

You are sooooo welcome. It is a great pic. Awwww....Seattle was such a mob of people and my first Mika concert. I will never forget it.....so many memories of the whole night!

[lilmot]

Really? thank you Who was the photographer?

 

That would be me.

[lilmot]

OK, I think I'm finally ready to get my review out. I can't believe it has been 3 days since the show already. In some ways it feels like it happened forever ago. A lot has already been reported, so I'll try not to repeat too much.

 

When I got to the line before the show, Suzanne was being interviewed by Andy. I felt bad, because I didn't fully realize what was going on, and I started waving to her yelling "Suzanne! Suzanne! It's me, DaMango!" But she was busy, so I felt like an idiot. At one point, Andy turned the camera on me, and I gave a cheesy smile and a wave. After he was done filming, I introduced myself to him, and told him that Mika should stick around in Seattle for a while. Andy turned the camera back on and asked where I would suggest he hang out. I told him about my favorite bar, Bleu Bistro, because it had a ginormous drink menu and amazing food. He asked me what some of the drinks were, and I got a bit shy, because most of them had very naughty names. The only ones I could think of were the Kentucky Handjob, and the Rusty Bitch. So yeah, now Mika has me on film saying handjob. I'm awesome.

 

The venue was hot, crowded, and some people were very rude. That didn't stop me from enjoying the show, which was fantabulous. I hadn't been watching youtube vids from the previous shows because I wanted to be surprised. I'm glad that I waited, because his new show is better than the one I saw last June! My favorite video was of my favorite song, SITM, with the incredibly funky extended jam. Delicious! It reminded me of something Prince does at his concerts, so I was delighted. Of course.

 

I also have to mention this one thing: Saranayde is seeexxxxyyyyyyyyy!!!!!! Holy cow, that woman adds so much to the performance! She has a beautiful voice, and her sensuality and energy gave Mika's show a sassy kick in the pants! I don't know how long she'll be performing with him, but her presence certainly made an impact on this last tour.

 

After the show, lilmot and I waited by the stage door for a chance to see Mika. I was becoming more and more annoyed with some of the other people who were waiting, because they were very loud and obnoxious. I was worried that their antics would ruin it for everyone. I was especially upset when some of the kids were acting like wild animals when Mika's mother had so kindly brought us donuts. They didn't know she was his mother, and when I told them, they looked embarrassed. (Rightfully they should.) It was wonderful to talk to her though. I told her that I had spoken to her briefly in LA last June, and that my sister said hello. Her smile was sweeter than the donut I held in my hand. Love her! I also spoke to Yasmine, and once again, the folks around me were clueless. After she walked away, I told them she was Mika's sister, and they looked at me like I was from another planet. They asked how I knew his mom and sister and I replied, "Oh, I've met them before." That was true, but the truth of the matter is, any REAL Mika fan would have known who they were from a mile away! LOL!

 

Ok, so now for the best part. Security made us get in a single file line near the tour bus. I saw Andy, and ran up to him. We chatted for a bit, and I told him that I had been waiting a loooonnnng time to get Mika's autograph. He said "Tonight's the night!" and laughed. Then, Mika walked out, all bundled in his cozy jacket, and looking a bit exhausted. All the girly girls let out an "awww...." when they saw him (and I think I did too). John told us there would be no posed pictures, and that we could talk to Mika, but he could not respond. He had to save his voice for the next gig. I quickly thought of what I wanted to say, so that Mika wouldn't have to say anything back to me. When it was my turn, I was taken aback by 2 things. One: Mika's eyes are the warmest shade of brown that I have ever seen. I was truly amazed at the color, because I have only seen it a few times in my life. Two: Mika looks larger than life on stage, but standing before me, he looked so fragile, like a strong gust of wind would blow him away.

 

After taking that in, I marched up to him, stuck out my hand and said "Hello, my name is Rani Weatherby." One of my regrets about meeting him last year was that I did not even tell him my name, so I made a point of properly introducing myself. He seemed a little surprised by my gesture, but he slowly reached out, shook my hand and said, "Hello." His hand was surprisingly soft. I then handed him my Japanese version of LICM to sign, because I have absolutely no idea where my other copy is. Haha!! I told him that I saw him LA last June and he asked, "Which show?"

 

ME: "The Avalon."

 

MIKA: "How did you like it?"

 

ME: "It was great, but tonight was even better, you've grown so much much as a performer. I'm a musician and..."

 

MIKA: "Are you a singer?"

 

ME: "Yes, in fact...."

 

Mika started to say something, but suddenly John cut him off and said, "No engaging the singer in conversation. He has a show tomorrow night." Security bellowed, "Keep it moving!"

 

I felt like a child who had been chastised, so I scampered away feeling a little embarrassed. I didn't mean to engage him in conversation. In fact, HE was the one asking the questions. I had been so flustered that I completely forgot to give him the shirt I had for him. (Pics here: http://www.mikafanclub.com/forums/showpost.php?p=418460&postcount=3176)

 

The shirt was rolled into a neat little package, tied with ribbon, with a card attached that explained what it was all about. I ran up to John and asked if I could give it to Mika. He took it from me, and said he would make sure that Mika got it.

 

Lilmot and I walked back to the car feeling thrilled, exhausted, and excited about our next Mika adventure. We were disappointed that the meet'n'greet was so rushed, but we were hopeful that we would have another chance to talk to him in Vancouver. This story is not over! The next installment will be in the Vancouver thread. Stay tuned!

 

DaMango....this is such a great review. I was right there with you....and yet it is so great to hear about it from your point of view. DaMango really made my night more special. I might not even of stayed and met Mika if it hadn't been for DaMango. She was a great concert companion and I had so much fun with her.

[Wendi]

That would be me.

 

Aww - that is so cool!!!!!

[DaMango]

DaMango....this is such a great review. I was right there with you....and yet it is so great to hear about it from your point of view. DaMango really made my night more special. I might not even of stayed and met Mika if it hadn't been for DaMango. She was a great concert companion and I had so much fun with her.

 

Awww....lilmot!!!! There wouldn't have been a Part 2 to my Mika Adventure if it weren't for you. I have you to thank for the Vancouver show, and the wonderful time we had there!

[Jessika]

K, I don't have too much more to add to this thread, except to emphasize how amazing it was. I have 2 pics of the queue.

 

I look like **** here, but this is me and the awesome ladies in front of us:

 

 

This is of me and my friend, and I had to add it simply to show I don't always look like a retard :

 

[lilmot]

K, I don't have too much more to add to this thread, except to emphasize how amazing it was. I have 2 pics of the queue.

 

I look like **** here, but this is me and the awesome ladies in front of us:

 

 

This is of me and my friend, and I had to add it simply to show I don't always look like a retard :

 

 

Thanks, Jessika. Those are great pics. Brings back the memories!

[lilmot]

Did everyone see the review from the Seattle Times that Greta posted? It was a pretty good review.

 

http://www.mikafanclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13042

 

And some more pics I found online:

 

 

Relax on Valentine's Day:

 

Happy Ending:

 

Love Today: (Cherisse's last North American gig)

 

The rest of Love Today, from the other side:

[Satya82]

I told him that I saw him LA last June and he asked, "Which show?"

 

ME: "The Avalon."

 

MIKA: "How did you like it?"

 

ME: "It was great, but tonight was even better, you've grown so much much as a performer. I'm a musician and..."

 

MIKA: "Are you a singer?"

 

ME: "Yes, in fact...."

 

Mika started to say something, but suddenly John cut him off and said, "No engaging the singer in conversation. He has a show tomorrow night." Security bellowed, "Keep it moving!"

 

The shirt was rolled into a neat little package, tied with ribbon, with a card attached that explained what it was all about.

 

Lilmot and I walked back to the car feeling thrilled, exhausted, and excited about our next Mika adventure. We were disappointed that the meet'n'greet was so rushed, but we were hopeful that we would have another chance to talk to him in Vancouver. This story is not over! The next installment will be in the Vancouver thread. Stay tuned!

 

AAAH, wonderful report, DaMango! I love the shirt you gave him--so glad John gave it to Mika. And I'm SO curious (and maybe I missed if you already posted this) how did your Mika conversation end in Vancouver???

[Satya82]

Did everyone see the review from the Seattle Times that Greta posted? It was a pretty good review.

 

http://www.mikafanclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13042

 

And some more pics I found online:

 

 

Relax on Valentine's Day:

 

Happy Ending:

 

Love Today: (Cherisse's last North American gig)

 

The rest of Love Today, from the other side:

 

Thank you for the video links! I was bopping along in my seat, singing along with "Love Today" just now.

[wildsong]

I have a question...

For those of you that stayed after to meet Mika.

How long did you have to wait before he came out?

 

I had to drive back to Portland and then work the next morning. I had wanted to wait but knew I really had to hit the road in case it took a long time. I can only hope that chance will arise again!

[wildsong]

marlau,

 

Here it is a bit bigger for you.

I don't know how to make it any bigger here. If you PM me I can email it to you.

 

 

Have you seen this one?

 

[lilmot]

I have a question...

For those of you that stayed after to meet Mika.

How long did you have to wait before he came out?

 

I had to drive back to Portland and then work the next morning. I had wanted to wait but knew I really had to hit the road in case it took a long time. I can only hope that chance will arise again!

 

I'm going to say that it took about one hour before we saw him. I wasn't really paying too much attention to the time though. I think there were about 20 or so people waiting. It was really nice and yet his manager made sure that you only had about 20 seconds or less to say something or ask for an autograph. If Mika started to talk to you then you got in trouble for "engaging the singer in a conversation". I do hope you will get a chance to see Mika again and talk to him too. It was very nice to meet you and thanks again for the good pics.

[elanorelle]

I'm going to say that it took about one hour before we saw him. I wasn't really paying too much attention to the time though. I think there were about 20 or so people waiting. It was really nice and yet his manager made sure that you only had about 20 seconds or less to say something or ask for an autograph. If Mika started to talk to you then you got in trouble for "engaging the singer in a conversation". I do hope you will get a chance to see Mika again and talk to him too. It was very nice to meet you and thanks again for the good pics.

 

 

I so have to see you again when I go to WA! Ritchie and I want to go book store

snooping!! 20 seconds??? that seems very short!

 

I HAVE SOME AWESOME SEATTLE PHOTOS I WILL GIVE YOU ALL TONIGHT! WOOT!

I LOVE YOU ALL!

[Margsy]

I was at his show in Seattle. A perk for being over 21, was that we were let into the bar before the doors opened. They opened up the doors to the bar before the main doors so my friend and I got an excellent spot (center, 1-2 people back).

 

His intro for "Lollipop" with the shadow show = priceless. Especially since it was an all ages show. I had an amazing time and can't wait to see him live again! I guess I'll just have to watch my dvd over and over until then.

[lilmot]

I was at his show in Seattle. A perk for being over 21, was that we were let into the bar before the doors opened. They opened up the doors to the bar before the main doors so my friend and I got an excellent spot (center, 1-2 people back).

 

His intro for "Lollipop" with the shadow show = priceless. Especially since it was an all ages show. I had an amazing time and can't wait to see him live again! I guess I'll just have to watch my dvd over and over until then.

 

Hi Margsy....welcome to the MFC! I was at the Seattle concert too and had a wonderful time. I'm glad you had such a good spot. Did you happen to take any good photos? I can't wait until I see him again too. I guess until then I will just have to feed my addiction by hanging out at the MFC (it is rather addicting around here). Enjoy!

[lilmot]

I so have to see you again when I go to WA! Ritchie and I want to go book store

snooping!! 20 seconds??? that seems very short!

 

I HAVE SOME AWESOME SEATTLE PHOTOS I WILL GIVE YOU ALL TONIGHT! WOOT!

I LOVE YOU ALL!

 

It would be great to see you when you come back to WA! And I WOULD LOVE to see some GREAT SEATTLE PHOTOS! WOOT!

 

Love, love, me

[wildsong]

Thanks for the answer Lilmot.

Wish I could have had my 20 seconds. As it was, I didn't get home until about 2:30am, and of course was still revved up with all the music still running through my head and couldn't fall asleep right away. I was a zombie at work the next day.

But I would do it ALL again!

[Margsy]

I was sooo bummed. I brought my camera with me but decided to read the ticketmaster ticket before I went into the show. The ticket said that at most venues, camera's are not allowed. I didn't want to get to the front of the line and have bag check people tell me that I couldn't bring it in, so I left it in the car. When I saw that everyone had their camera's out, I was bummed. Oh well, there WILL be next time. I will definately make sure that I go.

[lilmot]

Thanks for the answer Lilmot.

Wish I could have had my 20 seconds. As it was, I didn't get home until about 2:30am, and of course was still revved up with all the music still running through my head and couldn't fall asleep right away. I was a zombie at work the next day.

But I would do it ALL again!

 

You're welcome. I couldn't sleep either. I went to bed around 2:30am and just watched the clock until around 4:15am. Finally fell asleep. I didn't have to go to work the next day...but I woke up around 7:30am anyway.

But yes, I would do it ALL again too.

[lilmot]

I was sooo bummed. I brought my camera with me but decided to read the ticketmaster ticket before I went into the show. The ticket said that at most venues, camera's are not allowed. I didn't want to get to the front of the line and have bag check people tell me that I couldn't bring it in, so I left it in the car. When I saw that everyone had their camera's out, I was bummed. Oh well, there WILL be next time. I will definately make sure that I go.

 

I know....I was worried about that also, but decided to take the chance. Then they didn't even search the bags at all, it seems. My concert pics are few and very poor quality. Wildsong posted some good ones and I found some other ones on the internet. I will be glad to see Elanorelle's also.

[elanorelle]

Lillmot and Damango:) such lovely warm smiles to match the flashing hearts!

:wub2:

[elanorelle]

andy and flowers!