Here are the San Jose Reviews that Ashley D. has gathered:

San Jose, CA 7/8/08

Josie

Although the concert was really good, I was a little upset with it this year. And it has nothing to do with the idols themselves because they were all great but there were only 2 group performances. I was hoping for more duets and trios. The concert only ran for 2 hrs. I am upset with the crew that puts the concert together. They did it so well in past years and this year, completely different. I did enjoy the mini concert from each contestant, each singing 3 songs, Archie 4, and Cook 5, but they should have thrown more group numbers in their to break up the night. It was sort of like just one idol after another throughout the entire night. My favorites of the night, I'd say Cook and Carly. The worst I would have to say Jason and Ramiele. They both seemed a little shaky and I love them too so I was a little upset for them.

On a scale from 1 to 10, I would have to give the concert a 7!



San Jose, CA 7/8/08

Alli

The concert was amazing! I had the best time of my life! It was quite the party!

Chikeze... the best party starter around! He was flying all over the stage getting the crowd going. Love his energy! Awesome singer!

Ramiele... she's a little diva...really cute..good song choices. Awesome outfit.

MJ...crowd pleaser..he's so gorgeous and his voice is awesome. Bohemian Rhapsody was the best!

Kristy...awesome singer..she's definately gotten better since the show...she's growing into a star.

Carly... awesome performances...her voice is so powerful...she has great stage presence..the audience loved it..i loved it!

Brooke..so cute..her voice is so calming.. i loved her singing 1,2,3,4 by Feist and Yellow.

Jason...the crowd loveddd him! He's such a cutie..good song choices..definately match his mellow voice. He's just awesome!

Syesha...one of the best singers on the night. Loved the song "Listen" one of the favorite performances of the night..goosebumps..and she looked stunning!

Archie...probably had the loudest applauses...he sang so well..all his performances were great! He's a 10!

Cook....definately the right american idol..loved all his songs...he's so down to earth and involves the audience into the show! Love him.

The group performances are awesome especially "In the Name of Love". I was dancing and singing along with them. I wish there were more group numbers but I still had the best time!

OK! So almost a month and a week after the concert is my San Jose Review :D

Beginning
My friend and I go to the venue and we end up on the floor! HOLY CRAP! Totally unexpected! We were close enough to see them well and close to the middle that we were able to see them close enough from that angle as well

Chikeze
Great song choices from him and a strong way to open the show. I really like him and he had a strong presence on stage. His voice is very good live as well

Ramielle
I always loved this girl and she sounded way better live! I didnt really like her song choices as much, but i loved her version of Never See Your Face Again. She is adorable. I loved her outfit! And she waved to my friend and I during the Pride performance :D totally awesome

MJ
This is when my scream fest begins. Geez! He's gorgeous in person! I loved his song choices especially It's All Wrong But Its Alright. He should've sang Bohemian Rhapsody. But, still amazing!

Kristy Lee
Gosh she's soo pretty in person. I wasnt a huge fan of her at first, but her voice is very beautiful, especially in country. But, gosh she's pretty

CARLY SARAH SMITHSON
The moment when they lit up her name and picture, i was like OMG OMG OMG! She came out and commanded the stage. Her voice was the strongest of that night, for me, and she looked AMAZING! She blew my mind and her voice and presence was so powerful it was overwhelming. I think I stood during her entire set, and I loved seeing these two pink and black Carly posters and I thought to myself, my people! Then I yelled "I love you carly" like really loud and she responded, but i hope it was to mine :D Amazing song set, amazing look, AMAZING!

Brookelicious
She's so adorable. She's very much like how I saw her on Tv. I really loved her style and loved her version of Yellow. She's soo pretty as well and she had a good set

Group Performace
It was good. I was glued to Marly all night. I dont remember any Marly moments :( but them singing together got me screaming like crazy (sorry people sitting next to me)

-Intermission-

Jason
I wanted him to sing Hallelujah. I really enjoyed his set and his eyes are gorgeous in person (carly's are more though :D ) I enjoyed his set which really revealed his style. I became a fan of his that night

Syesha
I always loved this girl as well. She blew my socks off. Her vocals are amazing. I think she had the more vocally challenging songs, which revealed her strong vocal ability. Amazing!

Archie
Screaming EVERYWHERE! It was insane. Although there was no Imagine :( it was a strong set. He has a beautiful voice and had a strong set. He's cute in person as well

DAVID COOK!
Holy crap! A true rockstar. I loved his entire set. I loved his look (sideways belt :D ) I loved his voice. I LOVE HIM! Forever <3 He sounds amazing and I can't wait for his rocking record. His style is the type of style I love and I felt that his set was a mini Rock Concert

Group Performance
I frown at the lack-of. I loved PDSTM yeah, but I wanted different ones. There wasnt a Mavid Dance at Ours :( but hey, i was sad that it was over, but overall a fantastic show and worth watching more than once (not just cause you get to meet them)

- Sarah

Great review! :carly:

BTW, where did we learn that her middle name is "Sarah"?

i saw it on ummm... i think it was on wikipedia or something lol

yeah, i read it somewhere i think either wiki or on IDF

ya something like that lol

So, we haven't heard from an official source that this is her middle name? Anybody can put information on Wiki and I'd heard this before on IDF too but I've never heard where this information originally came from. I guess I have a hard time believing it because I've always thought it was "Marie"... :D

Something else. When her mom was talking about Carly's birth during the Year You Were Born week (Total Eclipse), her mom's name was shown as "Mary", not "Marie".
Just an observation .....

I assume she goes by both as several reporters have called her "Mary" in interviews (when talking to her).

my middle name is Marie lol (seriously it is ) lol

Me too! Well... actually it's half of my middle name but still... :w00t: