Concert Stories

I had gotten tickets to the concert at the Post Gazette Pavilion in Pittsburgh for the 2004, but I had no idea this was going to be the concert in which I was going to meet him.
My grandfather had passed away a day before my 24th birthday that year, and it was very unexpected. So, my mom kept putting in his music, saying it made her feel better, as did I.
Well, when I heard about the essay contest that FOJG was having about why you wanted to meet Josh, I was still in a somber mood while I was writing it and listening to his music had given me peace.
So, I had put my cell phone number down as a way to reach me, and that evening when Warner Brothers Records called, I was working at Barnes and Noble. I went on my break and seen I had a missed call from a number that I didn't recognize. So, I was just curious and I called it back. They said that were from the record company and asked me if I was going to the concert coming up. I said yes. And then they asked me if I wanted to meet Josh. I swear the whole store must have heard me shriek. It was one of the best days of my life. I must have floated through the store the rest of my shift.

The first and only Josh Groban concert I have ever been to was in St. Louis, Mo. in 2004 (He hasn't been to St. Louis since....which is really sad since the Awake album was so phenomenal). I remember that I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. When they started to play the opening number and Josh started to sing, I got tears in my eyes. I just could not believe I was sharing the same space as one of my favorite musical artists. We were really high up in the nosebleed section, so we could not see very well, but I remember yelling to Josh with my friends. We knew it was a long shot to yell something at him, and have him respond but we decided to give it a try.
We then yelled to him "You're yummy!!" (We had a thing in high school with saying the word yummy about everything). It's pretty embarassing that I actually said that to Josh Groban...but whatever. He actually responded, though. He said, "Thank you" in a really unsure tone...and I would have done the same if a bunch of 15 year old girls told me I was yummy.
Nonetheless I had a great time at the concert, and it is the only concert besides an Eagles concert that I have gotten teary-eyed at.

Houston, Aug. 2004 at Cynthia Wood Pavillion
My first concert anywhere, and it was wonderful

San Antonio, March 2005 SBC Center
It was a great concert, with the meet and greet, meeting so many grobies and talking about Josh.

Houston, March 2006 Toyota Center
This was an especially good concert for me, because as Josh was walking thru the audience, he came by and touched my arm. I was so excited... The meet and greet we had was an especially good one for me, since we had a meeting before hand to fill the goody bags. Lots of fun...

Anaheim, Aug. 2007 at Honda Center (The Pond)
This was such a special concert, because we got to go "Home" to California. I got to meet Josh's Parents, and Brian Avnet at the meet and greet. I also had a chance to talk to his mom for a time. I can see where Josh gets is super personality and love for others. It was a wonderful experience for me. Now if I could just meet Josh in person. (sigh)