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[size=4] Ok, someone in the south has to have gone to the Christmas Shows..........or, someone has seen a review from a Florida newspaper.....inquiring minds in California want to know how the show is going............Some year maybe I can attend one of these events.
QUOTE(Sharon @ Dec 10 2010, 08:20 PM) 
[size=4] Ok, someone in the south has to have gone to the Christmas Shows..........or, someone has seen a review from a Florida newspaper.....inquiring minds in California want to know how the show is going............Some year maybe I can attend one of these events.
Okay, Sharon. Here's a post by a fan from Amy's site. We're still awaiting setlists, fan photos and videos. But this will give you a little 'flavor' of what has been happening.
Christmas concert in Melbourne, FL
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Greetings to all from Cape Canaveral, Fla.
This past evening my wife and I attended the Amy and Vince Christmas show at the King Center in Melbourne, Fla., and we had a great time.
I apologize to the person who asked for a set list. I didn't know that was of interest so didn't write the songs down. I can tell you that, in general, they sing mostly from the more recent Christmas albums, and Amy does "Better than a Hallelujah."
Here are some random thoughts/memories, for what it's worth:
Amy opened with Jingle Bells.
Pretty much alternated with Amy doing a song, then Vince, then Amy, etc.
To close the first half they did a tribute to veterans/active duty military, asking everyone to stand up who had or is serving. You have to know that we have a strong military retirement community here at the Cape so out of the 2000 in attendance at our venue it looked like almost half stood. Then Vince sang I'll Be Home for Christmas.
Overall a very Christmassy night, a lot of old standards.
Vince did a great Oh Holy Night.
Together they did more general secular Christmas than not. I didn't have a problem with that, although a few folks could be heard in the hallways after grumbling there was no overt Christmas message shared. That brought to mind a line I read once quoting Amy where she said she was tired of Christians telling her how to be Christian. I say, Amen, Amy.
Vince and Amy led the entire crowd in a couple of Christmas Carols (O Come All Ye Faithful and Silent Night) -- which was my favorite moment of the night. Although I was one in 2000 doing so, it's fun to be able to say I was singing with Amy Grant. (I thought our two voices blended very well together over the others!)
Vince complained of having a cold and poked fun at us Floridians for our warm, sunshine state weather this week -- when it's been highs in the 50s, lows in the 20s and 30s. Very cold for us this time of year.
Amy wore four separate outfits: a blue evening dress with one strap, what I would describe as a Christmas cocktail dress, a sort of black suitcoat with brown boots that went up to her hips, and then black tights and a black top for the end and I swear she was barefoot on the stage, but that could just be my eyes.
One comment to make that I offer as constructive criticism. Neither Amy nor Vince said the name of the town or the venue they were in a single time. In their opening words of welcome to the audience it was almost like they forgot to say it, or forgot where they were. I've been in situations myself where after being in a number of conferences/conventions all hotels blend together and you catch yourself forgetting what city you're in -- happens to me in airports too -- but the connection between performer and audience is always made stronger by acknowledging the home town and something of the local flavor. (Had either of them said something to the effect that they were sad to have missed the big rocket launch we just had on Wednesday while they were in Sarasota -- that would have been perfect!)
Other songs I remember them singing (sorry if I blow the exact titles): I Need Another Silent Night, Tennessee Christmas, Baby It's Cold Outside (very fun with the two of them!), Grown Up Christmas List, The Christmas Song, Do You Hear What I Hear (as the encore). Vince also sang a song with his daughter and another love ballad he said he just wrote about Amy.
Amy had some jingle bells to share with folks in the front row of the audience. But you have to give them back.
The two backup singers, one was Vince's recently married daughter, the other was a new mother with a six-week-old baby on tour with them.
Finally, over a span of some 30 years, I have now seen Amy in concert three times. Once back in the pre Age-to-Age days when we were all too young (she's now 50 and I'm a close 49), once about six years ago and last night. I have never seen her so relaxed and comfortable on stage as she interacts with the audience, and as she danced and moved around. It was a joy to see that she has found joy, and I'm sure a big dose of peace, as well as love of course, in Vince and her blended family. I wish I had better words to describe what I saw in her. Confidence. A strong sense of self, perhaps. Whatever it was, it was great to see during the roughly two-hour show. And the voice is as wonderful as ever.
Hope this gives you a sense of what we saw. I'm sure I don't need to encourage this group to go see the show if you can.
Merry Christmas,
jbanke
I went to the FT Myers and Clearwater shows. Vince didn't seem to have a cold. Some of my Fav moments were Amy's "Grown Up Christmas List",
"Breath of Heaven" by Amy, I LOVED Vince and Jenny doing " Let There Be Peace on Earth" but my Favs were "Baby Its Cold Outside" by V&A and Vince doing "O HOLY NIGHT". He nailed it both nights.
They did mention the name of the cities both nights. Mentioned Millie was there in Clearwater.
The only Song Vince did that was not a Christams Song was " The Red Words".
No photos were allowed at either of these two shows
"Breath of Heaven" by Amy, I LOVED Vince and Jenny doing " Let There Be Peace on Earth" but my Favs were "Baby Its Cold Outside" by V&A and Vince doing "O HOLY NIGHT". He nailed it both nights.
They did mention the name of the cities both nights. Mentioned Millie was there in Clearwater.
The only Song Vince did that was not a Christams Song was " The Red Words".
No photos were allowed at either of these two shows
QUOTE(Rhonda @ Dec 14 2010, 02:52 PM)
I went to the FT Myers and Clearwater shows. Vince didn't seem to have a cold. Some of my Fav moments were Amy's "Grown Up Christmas List",
"Breath of Heaven" by Amy, I LOVED Vince and Jenny doing " Let There Be Peace on Earth" but my Favs were "Baby Its Cold Outside" by V&A and Vince doing "O HOLY NIGHT". He nailed it both nights.
They did mention the name of the cities both nights. Mentioned Millie was there in Clearwater.
The only Song Vince did that was not a Christams Song was " The Red Words".
No photos were allowed at either of these two shows
Thanks for the reviews and the photos...........I am so happy the show is well attended and well received.........wouldn't expect anything else.
Thanks Rhonda, for sharing your concert experience with us, and also clarifying some things as well. :-) Nice to know that Millie got a chance to be with some of the family and check the show out as well.
QUOTE(SRobin @ Dec 13 2010, 08:19 PM)
Okay, Sharon. Here's a post by a fan from Amy's site. We're still awaiting setlists, fan photos and videos. But this will give you a little 'flavor' of what has been happening.
Christmas concert in Melbourne, FL
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Greetings to all from Cape Canaveral, Fla.
This past evening my wife and I attended the Amy and Vince Christmas show at the King Center in Melbourne, Fla., and we had a great time.
I apologize to the person who asked for a set list. I didn't know that was of interest so didn't write the songs down. I can tell you that, in general, they sing mostly from the more recent Christmas albums, and Amy does "Better than a Hallelujah."
Here are some random thoughts/memories, for what it's worth:
Amy opened with Jingle Bells.
Pretty much alternated with Amy doing a song, then Vince, then Amy, etc.
To close the first half they did a tribute to veterans/active duty military, asking everyone to stand up who had or is serving. You have to know that we have a strong military retirement community here at the Cape so out of the 2000 in attendance at our venue it looked like almost half stood. Then Vince sang I'll Be Home for Christmas.
Overall a very Christmassy night, a lot of old standards.
Vince did a great Oh Holy Night.
Together they did more general secular Christmas than not. I didn't have a problem with that, although a few folks could be heard in the hallways after grumbling there was no overt Christmas message shared. That brought to mind a line I read once quoting Amy where she said she was tired of Christians telling her how to be Christian. I say, Amen, Amy.
Vince and Amy led the entire crowd in a couple of Christmas Carols (O Come All Ye Faithful and Silent Night) -- which was my favorite moment of the night. Although I was one in 2000 doing so, it's fun to be able to say I was singing with Amy Grant. (I thought our two voices blended very well together over the others!)
Vince complained of having a cold and poked fun at us Floridians for our warm, sunshine state weather this week -- when it's been highs in the 50s, lows in the 20s and 30s. Very cold for us this time of year.
Amy wore four separate outfits: a blue evening dress with one strap, what I would describe as a Christmas cocktail dress, a sort of black suitcoat with brown boots that went up to her hips, and then black tights and a black top for the end and I swear she was barefoot on the stage, but that could just be my eyes.
One comment to make that I offer as constructive criticism. Neither Amy nor Vince said the name of the town or the venue they were in a single time. In their opening words of welcome to the audience it was almost like they forgot to say it, or forgot where they were. I've been in situations myself where after being in a number of conferences/conventions all hotels blend together and you catch yourself forgetting what city you're in -- happens to me in airports too -- but the connection between performer and audience is always made stronger by acknowledging the home town and something of the local flavor. (Had either of them said something to the effect that they were sad to have missed the big rocket launch we just had on Wednesday while they were in Sarasota -- that would have been perfect!)
Other songs I remember them singing (sorry if I blow the exact titles): I Need Another Silent Night, Tennessee Christmas, Baby It's Cold Outside (very fun with the two of them!), Grown Up Christmas List, The Christmas Song, Do You Hear What I Hear (as the encore). Vince also sang a song with his daughter and another love ballad he said he just wrote about Amy.
Amy had some jingle bells to share with folks in the front row of the audience. But you have to give them back.
The two backup singers, one was Vince's recently married daughter, the other was a new mother with a six-week-old baby on tour with them.
Finally, over a span of some 30 years, I have now seen Amy in concert three times. Once back in the pre Age-to-Age days when we were all too young (she's now 50 and I'm a close 49), once about six years ago and last night. I have never seen her so relaxed and comfortable on stage as she interacts with the audience, and as she danced and moved around. It was a joy to see that she has found joy, and I'm sure a big dose of peace, as well as love of course, in Vince and her blended family. I wish I had better words to describe what I saw in her. Confidence. A strong sense of self, perhaps. Whatever it was, it was great to see during the roughly two-hour show. And the voice is as wonderful as ever.
Hope this gives you a sense of what we saw. I'm sure I don't need to encourage this group to go see the show if you can.
Merry Christmas,
jbanke
Thanks so much for the great off the top of your head review.Love the Grant/Gills anytime
Someone was kind enough to post Vince and Jenny singing "Let There Be Peace on Earth" from the Christmas show on youtube. Enjoy! :-)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yc4FEnf7R1w
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yc4FEnf7R1w
Thanks for the link!
QUOTE(Rhonda @ Dec 16 2010, 05:51 AM)
Thanks for the link!
there is 2 Videos of Vince and Amy singing together
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLWv7Z47UL4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3KZrEn90ao
Thanks for sharing those two youtube segments with us! Very enjoyable.
Here's a Concert Review from Soul-Audio:
http://soul-audio.com/features/12-20-2010/...and-vince-gill/
Here's a Concert Review from Soul-Audio:
http://soul-audio.com/features/12-20-2010/...and-vince-gill/
Sorry I'm late in posting but had a family Christmas yesterday and was busy all day getting ready for that.
We were fortunate to get to go to two of the Christmas shows this weekend.......Greensboro, NC and Concord, NC. The venues were totally different, and except for a couple changes, Vince and Amy did the same songs each night. Amy moved around to the music more, and Vince injected more humor........he's a master at adlibbing, that's for sure.
At the Greensboro show, Corrina came out and joined the audience sing-along. At Concord's show, she was dressed so pretty and came out and sang "Jingle Bells" all by herself. She's quite a talent. You could tell Amy and Vince were very proud of her. Jenny and Kim Keyes were great singing backup, and the rest of the band was superb. We really enjoyed Jenny and Vince singing "Let There Be Peace on Earth".
Some other highlights were Vince's impersonation of Louis Armstrong during "Baby, It's Cold Outside". Then later he did a duet with himself while singing "Winter Wonderland"........he alternated verses singing as himself and then Johnny Mathis. So funny.......and really good. Amy mentioned how he comes home and tells her stories about the day, re-enacting the people he has been with.
As mentioned in some of the other posts, Vince singing "O Holy Night" was a highlight of the show and got the most applause both night.
One other poignant moment was Amy telling of her three favorite Christmas gifts: 1 - the Christmas before she and Vince were married, she contacted Guy Clark about getting a copy of "The Randall Knife". Turns out he mailed her the original lyrics written on composition book paper. 2 - a scarf knitted by Jenny which she got several years ago. She said it's now two inches wide and twelve feet long but she still wears it every winter. 3 - the 1st or 2nd Christmas she took Matt, Millie and Sarah to their dad's on Christmas Day. She said she had the biggest "snot-cry" all the way home. She had Corrina with her, and when she got home, Vince said to her "Give me that baby." Then he led her to the room where the breakfast table is. He had dimmed the lights, poured a glass of wine and had pasta delivered from her favorite Italian restaurant.
We got the set list from the Concord show, and I'll post it below. The only change in the list replacing "Give Me Jesus" with Corrina singing "Jingle Bells". Amy sang a song called "Heirlooms" at the Greensboro show, in memory of a special fan.
Merry Christmas Everyone!!
Okay, for some reason I can't get the set list to copy and paste, so I'll type it in the next post. Afraid I might time out on this one.
We were fortunate to get to go to two of the Christmas shows this weekend.......Greensboro, NC and Concord, NC. The venues were totally different, and except for a couple changes, Vince and Amy did the same songs each night. Amy moved around to the music more, and Vince injected more humor........he's a master at adlibbing, that's for sure.
At the Greensboro show, Corrina came out and joined the audience sing-along. At Concord's show, she was dressed so pretty and came out and sang "Jingle Bells" all by herself. She's quite a talent. You could tell Amy and Vince were very proud of her. Jenny and Kim Keyes were great singing backup, and the rest of the band was superb. We really enjoyed Jenny and Vince singing "Let There Be Peace on Earth".
Some other highlights were Vince's impersonation of Louis Armstrong during "Baby, It's Cold Outside". Then later he did a duet with himself while singing "Winter Wonderland"........he alternated verses singing as himself and then Johnny Mathis. So funny.......and really good. Amy mentioned how he comes home and tells her stories about the day, re-enacting the people he has been with.
As mentioned in some of the other posts, Vince singing "O Holy Night" was a highlight of the show and got the most applause both night.
One other poignant moment was Amy telling of her three favorite Christmas gifts: 1 - the Christmas before she and Vince were married, she contacted Guy Clark about getting a copy of "The Randall Knife". Turns out he mailed her the original lyrics written on composition book paper. 2 - a scarf knitted by Jenny which she got several years ago. She said it's now two inches wide and twelve feet long but she still wears it every winter. 3 - the 1st or 2nd Christmas she took Matt, Millie and Sarah to their dad's on Christmas Day. She said she had the biggest "snot-cry" all the way home. She had Corrina with her, and when she got home, Vince said to her "Give me that baby." Then he led her to the room where the breakfast table is. He had dimmed the lights, poured a glass of wine and had pasta delivered from her favorite Italian restaurant.
We got the set list from the Concord show, and I'll post it below. The only change in the list replacing "Give Me Jesus" with Corrina singing "Jingle Bells". Amy sang a song called "Heirlooms" at the Greensboro show, in memory of a special fan.
Merry Christmas Everyone!!
Okay, for some reason I can't get the set list to copy and paste, so I'll type it in the next post. Afraid I might time out on this one.
Re-read my previous post. Just to add about the Guy Clark lyrics........Amy had these framed as a special gift to Vince. She said all he wanted was golf clubs and guitars, and she didn't know enough to get those.
SET LIST
JINGLE BELLS - AMY
THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR - VINCE
I'VE GOT MY LOVE TO KEEP ME WARM - A
THE CHRISTMAS SONG - V
LET IT SNOW, LET IT SNOW, LET IT SNOW - V
TENNESSEE CHRISTMAS - V&A
ROCKIN' AROUND THE CHRISTMAS TREE - A
SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN - INSTRUMENTAL - V & BAND
HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS - V
BABY IT'S COLD OUTSIDE - V & A
BABY IT'S CHRISTMAS FOR YOU AND FOR ME - A
GROWN-UP CHRISTMAS LIST - A
I'LL BE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS - A & V
INTERMISSION
LINUS AND LUCY INTRO BY BAND
SLEIGH RIDE - V
CHRISTMAS CAN'T BE VERY FAR AWAY - A
WINTER WONDERLAND - V (and Johnny Mathis!!)
I NEED A SILENT NIGHT - A
BETTER THAN A HALLELUJAH - A
RED WORDS - V
LET THERE BE PEACE ON EARTH - VINCE AND JENNY
WELCOME TO OUR WORLD - A
A CRADLE IN BETHLEHEM - V
BREATH OF HEAVEN - A
O HOLY NIGHT - V
O COME ALL YE FAITHFUL - AUDIENCE SINGALONG
SILENT NIGHT - AUDIENCE SINGALONG
'TIL THE SEASON COMES ROUND AGAIN - V & A
ENCORE -
JINGLE BELLS - CORRINA
DO YOU HEAR WHAT I HEAR - V & A
SET LIST
JINGLE BELLS - AMY
THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR - VINCE
I'VE GOT MY LOVE TO KEEP ME WARM - A
THE CHRISTMAS SONG - V
LET IT SNOW, LET IT SNOW, LET IT SNOW - V
TENNESSEE CHRISTMAS - V&A
ROCKIN' AROUND THE CHRISTMAS TREE - A
SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN - INSTRUMENTAL - V & BAND
HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS - V
BABY IT'S COLD OUTSIDE - V & A
BABY IT'S CHRISTMAS FOR YOU AND FOR ME - A
GROWN-UP CHRISTMAS LIST - A
I'LL BE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS - A & V
INTERMISSION
LINUS AND LUCY INTRO BY BAND
SLEIGH RIDE - V
CHRISTMAS CAN'T BE VERY FAR AWAY - A
WINTER WONDERLAND - V (and Johnny Mathis!!)
I NEED A SILENT NIGHT - A
BETTER THAN A HALLELUJAH - A
RED WORDS - V
LET THERE BE PEACE ON EARTH - VINCE AND JENNY
WELCOME TO OUR WORLD - A
A CRADLE IN BETHLEHEM - V
BREATH OF HEAVEN - A
O HOLY NIGHT - V
O COME ALL YE FAITHFUL - AUDIENCE SINGALONG
SILENT NIGHT - AUDIENCE SINGALONG
'TIL THE SEASON COMES ROUND AGAIN - V & A
ENCORE -
JINGLE BELLS - CORRINA
DO YOU HEAR WHAT I HEAR - V & A
Thanks Sandy for posting the details. I was hoping to hear "Give Me Jesus" at the shows I attended.
Thanks so much for the awesome review 
Sounds like an amazing show!!! Merry Christmas to everyone
Krissie
Sounds like an amazing show!!! Merry Christmas to everyone Krissie
Thanks for the reviews, the shows sound wonderful. I'm thinking of going to Florida next year for Christmas (haven't discussed with family yet), but of course that will be the year they aren't there for their Christmas shows! Oh well, could always go another year too assuming my son will still be living there.
Thanks SO much for giving us details of the Christmas shows!!! They sound awesome! I would love to be able to see one someday, but don't know if they always have them in the East coast states. I'm just tickled that I'll get to see Vince next month!
What a precious family they are! I'm sure their house abounds in love, and they are so fortunate to have such an incredible family!
I hope everyone had a great Christmas! Continue to enjoy the holidays, and have a safe, happy, and prosperous 2011!!
Love ya all!!
What a precious family they are! I'm sure their house abounds in love, and they are so fortunate to have such an incredible family!
I hope everyone had a great Christmas! Continue to enjoy the holidays, and have a safe, happy, and prosperous 2011!!
Love ya all!!
Toni,Did you see the video of some of the Christmas show? I shared it on FB.Check it out
Anna, I will check that out on Facebook. Vince jokingly told the crowd that he better not see his impersonation of Johnny Mathis on utube.......said he would go after the person who put it there. 
He apologized to the crowd after "he and Johnny" sang "Winter Wonderland" but honestly, he was very good.
He apologized to the crowd after "he and Johnny" sang "Winter Wonderland" but honestly, he was very good.
QUOTE(SandyM @ Dec 27 2010, 03:11 PM)
Anna, I will check that out on Facebook. Vince jokingly told the crowd that he better not see his impersonation of Johnny Mathis on utube.......said he would go after the person who put it there.
He apologized to the crowd after "he and Johnny" sang "Winter Wonderland" but honestly, he was very good.Thank youfor the awesome review when you have Vince you really
have the best and Amy is so beautiful.
hope he comes to PA, in the summer.it is really cold here now
love ya, Shirl 81
SandyM thanks for your posting about the Christmas show. When I read the part about when Amy was talking about her three favorite Christmas gifts, I paused when I read how she got the handwritten lyrics of "The Randall Knife" from Guy Clark, and then she framed them and gave them to Vince. I found a clip of Guy singing this song on youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KY5MOUO464Q
The first time I saw Vince perform, way back when I really didn't know who he was, I clicked with him as he sang the song he wrote about his Dad's death. The song really touched my heart, and I found the song later only by remembering the lyrics "It cuts just like a Randall knife". I had even asked on here if anyone knew what a Randall knife was, and googled it, but could find no information. So now I know. I understand. Very nice Christmas gift to me SandyM, Thank you very much.
PS the song Vince sings about his Dad and mentions the Randall knife is "The Key to LIfe".
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WsfT8IGuTP4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KY5MOUO464Q
The first time I saw Vince perform, way back when I really didn't know who he was, I clicked with him as he sang the song he wrote about his Dad's death. The song really touched my heart, and I found the song later only by remembering the lyrics "It cuts just like a Randall knife". I had even asked on here if anyone knew what a Randall knife was, and googled it, but could find no information. So now I know. I understand. Very nice Christmas gift to me SandyM, Thank you very much.
PS the song Vince sings about his Dad and mentions the Randall knife is "The Key to LIfe".
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WsfT8IGuTP4
QUOTE(Anna Leighton @ Dec 27 2010, 08:15 AM)
Toni,Did you see the video of some of the Christmas show? I shared it on FB.Check it out
No, Anna, I didn't see it. But, I will definitely look for it. Thanks for the heads up!
QUOTE(Dawn Duree @ Dec 28 2010, 07:46 PM)
We were at this show so I enjoyed the video so much. Thanks for posting.
Dawn, I also like "The Key to Life".
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