Below is my review of the LA concert from Sat.---I wasn't sure I should post or if anyone would want to read it, but I decided to post it anyway...I posted this on another Chris site on Sun. when I got back from LA...

Ok, I'm not going to pretend I'm a writer or anything, this is going to be off the cuff completely. I just walked in the door about 5 mins. ago from the airport & all I have to say is that I'm still speechless from the concert. But, first, let me tell you about before the show. My friend & I were about 5 mins. away from the Staples center at the hotel, & as we were out trying to find a place to eat lunch, we decided to take a detour to check out the Staples Center (this was at around 12/12:15). We walked over, took a few pictures & then continue to walk around the building (it's very cool looking if you've never been). Anyway, I spot an American idols little SUV & a trailer on it---we go over & take some pics in front of that---the guy driving said not to worry & take pics---he said the idols would be there soon. We got all excited just to see the SUV---so, we keep walking. Next, we spot two large grey buses & almost died! We were so excited ---we also saw some people by this fenced area with red shirts & thought they might be Ace fans---they were standing across the parking lot from where the buses were at. We walked over & asked if they were there for the idols---they said yes & for Ace---some had 'High Rollers' shirts on. Well, we got all excited; they said that they had been told that the idols would be arriving at 2---it was now 12:30. Well, at that point, neither of us was hungry so we decided to stay & wait to see what happened. A few other people gathered around & joined the little group, by almost 2, there were about 20 people, maybe a few more, all for Elliott, Chris, Taylor or Ace.
At around 1:55/2, we see two more grey buses driving down the road toward us & we all start freaking out with cameras out & everything. The first one pulls up to the light (at the parking lot entrance, right where we were) & people are holding up signs & screaming & waving (me included)---and a window opens & it's ELLIOTT---Such a doll! He's ina white tank top & just sticks his hand & face out the window, smiles & waves at everyone. Then Bucky is next to him---they were both kind enough to open the windows & wave. Well, as their bus is turning in, the driver literally crashes into the fence pole that's right at the gate---rips into the bus ---and Elliott & Bucky's faces just dropped---it was very amusing to see the bus have an accident in front of us---they finally pulled in & then the second bus pulled in behind them---no windows open or anything---there was a third still in the street. While the guys were inspecting the accident bus, a car pulled in with shaded windows & out comes LIsa & Paris & from the other side, ACE....OMG is he beautiful ( a different beautiful than our Chris)---I yelled, 'ACE!" b/c his car was at a weird position & his fans were blocked---everyone goes crazy! He gives us one finger up, like 'I'll be right there'---and he goes & gives his bag to one of the bus guys. And then,....he walks up to all of us & shakes hands & signs autographs---I took the photos b/c my friend was having a heart attack that he was right in front of us---Lisa & Paris came up & signed our papers, too, but they didn't have much to say & were gone quickly.
Ok, ladies, if you've never met Ace, it's an experience all in itself. I have never seen someone quite as beautiful as him---like I said before, Chris is a different beautiful to me---my friend talked to him for a couple of minutes & I took their picture together & then I was next & had nothing for him to sign (my friend had him sign both our tickets)---and I didn't know what to do...so, (you're going to laugh at this one b/c I"m still laughing)---I say 'Hi Ace, I'm a HUGE Chris fan --and I like you, too---and I threw my arms around him & gave him a big hug (my friend didn't do that---I couldn't believe I did it)---he said to me after my Chris fan comment that 'I'm a huge Chris fan, too'---and I started laughing! We then handed our camera to another person there to take our picture with Ace together---and he was on to someone else. He's such a sweet, kind man, he really is. He looks you right in the eye when he's talking to you, like you're the only one there--amazing. I snapped about 50 pics of him as he went down the line to say hello to others...
There was a media thing the security guard said at 2:45, so he took off & said he'd be back---we waited until 3 and then left to go find something to eat---it was really warm, standing there in my black top & jeans---and we didn't have any water or anything---decided it was best to go eat & come back.
We left to eat & found this little restaurant about 5-7 mins. walking distance away---we sat down, ordered, stared at the pics with Ace & discussed how amazing it was that we actually met him...and then this woman who had been with us over at the parking lot was in there & she got a call from her daughters (who were still there)---& they said that a bunch of people were coming out again...well, we looked at each other, asked for boxes for our food (which had just arrived) &the check & ran (and I mean, I seriously ran) back over to the Staples center. We got there & it was Ace again (which was good b/c my friend got to see him again in person). Anyway, some people from mrdaughtry.com were there as well as some daughtrygang ladies---very nice people, all out for Chris...they said that Ace had told one of them that Chris was recording & wasn't there yet (I was sad, but also happy to know that he is actually recording & working on his cd)---I stayed at the fence until 6 (keep in mind that I had gotten there at 12:30, left for about 20 mins. at 3 & stayed until 6) with hopes to see Chris drive in---didn't happen. I figured that he probably didn't have to show up early b/c he doesn't go on the show until later, so he doesn't have to show up before it...
Anyway, I saw Kat---she's VERY skinny by the way---she just waved out a window & that's it---saw Ryan, Ace's brother, Kat's boyfriend showed up---oh, I saw Mandisa get off the bus earlier, too, but she didn't come up to the fence.
Anyway, we got in at 6 when the doors opened & we were a little nervous about our seats...we found them and OMG! They were the 10th row from the floor (literally off the floor!)---on the left side of the stage (if you're looking at it)---and we were the first row that extends out as the seats go up, so we were in the first row off the corner of the stage---it was absolutely amazing! I felt like a kid at Christmas! We were so excited---I think I screamed with delight!
The concert was amazing---my highlight was after intermission w/Chris---when Kellie pickler was up, I knew she was last before intermission so we went to the bathroom---she wasn't too wonderful anyway...we stood for all the guys sets--Ace was cool---he's trying to be like Chris, though, b/c he was carrying around the mic stand during his maroon 5 song & it just looked kind of funny---he did a great job, though. He did take off his jacket & a Lakers sleeveless top & he threw the Lakers jersey & his beanie into the crowd before he left the stage at the end of his set.
Ok, so when the videos came back up after intermission, I was on my feet...my heart was pounding a mile a minute---there were girls behind me who had gone to the San Diego show the night before & showed me pictures & they told me that I was not going to believe his performance---ladies, it was ABSOLUTELY AWESOME!!!!!!!! When the lights dimmed & he came out with WLL---OMG---my friend took a picture of my face when he came on & it's the biggest smile I"ve ever seen on me! He wore the black button down shirt & I just screamed & sang every word with him---we got some amazing pics of his set, too. He's awesome, that's all there is to it...took my breath away---the way he sings with that mic, the way he performs, there are just no words to describe---I was screaming & singing, singing & screaming, waving at him, just out of my mind!!! Truly an amazing set---left me wanting more---was so sad when it was over & he had to leave for Elliott to perform (E did a great job, though)---but WDOA was awesome---when he puts the mic out for everyone to sing with him---OMG!!!! And Renegade was an experience---the whole set was an out of body experience---it was the best money I've ever spent---the best concert I've ever been to! TRULY amazing!!!
I gotta go talk to my husband since I haven't seen him since I left, but I'll post more & maybe some pics when I get them from a friend...Chris is awesome; I didn't get to meet him, but I did get to see him perform---and that is an experience like no other. Absolutely awesome...speechless, at a loss for words, I'm telling you. I'll be back later...sorry this goes on & on, but I didn't want to leave anything out!

cool review so far!!!! an yes kat is tiny! i didnt recognize her when i firt saw her! cant wait to hear more!

Awesome review!!!! It's funny I totally noticed that about Ace carrying the mic stand around too...I even said to jen that he must be taking lessons from Chris!

So I'm not the only one that thought that, right? I totally thought Ace was taking lessons from Chris ---the head banging thing, too! Hey, nice avi by the way! I haven't gotten my pics from my friend yet---we took about 85 out of 200 just of Ace (between meeting him & the concert)--the rest are mostly of Chris & stupid things we did while we were there---like take photos of us next to the AI bus with our suitcases, looking like we were getting on on Sunday (they were parked in the pkg lot of our hotel)...not that they stayed there, they were at the Wilshire we think, up the street (they'd never be at the Holiday Inn!)

awesome review, loved it! thanks for sharing!

it was really funny seeing Ace carry the mic stand and doing some headbanging! thank god though Chris is not doing any chest pumping (i wouldn't mind the striptease though )!

Hey Janet glad you took my little "advice" posting your review. Now I can't wait to see your pics!!

Your review was awesome! and so right on...It was great meeting you and scbychk on Saturday..it's too bad we didn't get to meet Chris but we had fun anyway right? and the bus thing was so hilarious..I fel so bad for poor Elliott and Bucky!

And, Ace...OMG! Can't say enough about the guy...love, love, love him! He is the sweetest thing ever...I got a really great picture with him as well..I'll post the pics as soon as I can! I am now a Chrace fan!!!

Hey Amy---
I went to that site but can't quite figure out where to post or anything...I'll maybe have time this weekend to figure it out---thanks for the comments (I really didn't think I'd post a review on here!)

greta review! I just love it when everybody gives out all the details! makes me feel like I was there cant wait to see the pics

Loved your review. I remember that same feeling when Chris came on stage. Thanks for sharing.

Awesome review! And what a great experience for you!!!! Thanks for sharing it with us!

If only I knew how to post pics...

Awesome!! Thanks for sharing! Lucky Ole You!!

Ok, figured out how to do pics...got a photobucket account; uploading some of them now...

wow!! love your review!! thanks for sharing!