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She's now added Mr Brightside. Loved Gareth singing this. Had goosebumps and Someone Like You

I think this is a young lady called Amy who we met last with her mum and who has been waiting for 10 years to meet Gareth after winning a competition when he was on PI.

Not very good but better than nothing

Floz, it would have been worth travelling twice as far for the enjoyment I had last night. Can't put it into words.

Well, I'm not anywhere near as good at writing reports as some others are but just a little of what was a really fantastic evening. Met Chris and booked in to the hotel. We went to get a bite to eat and then made our way to Cox's Yard for 8.15 as the tickets said it started at 8. When we got there, there was a board saying doors opened at 8.30 so we went for a short walk around Stratford. When we got back at 8.40 there was quite a long queue to get in and when we did all the seats were taken. A very kind man went and fetched us some more and we had a brilliant view without feeling self-conscious that we were sitting on top of him. He sang 16 songs in total, 7 in each set and two encores. Came out for the second set with a pint in his hand. He made a joke about when he'd finished it he was drinking Fosters . A young lady who was stood up at the bar asked if she could get him one and he again joked that he was driving but would have a half. There was quite a bit of chat throughout the evening making special comments when he sang one of his own songs, especially AOU which he called a `Classic'. He also said he wished the Adele song was one of his, which I think he'd said before at one time. There was such a lovely raport between him, Pete and the Keyboard player, whose name I can't remember. And my god could they play those instruments. The crowd loved it. Even a couple of young men who at the beginning were making a few snide comments, but who by the end were just as enthralled as the rest of us. Spoke to Hayley and her mum which was lovely and we also saw Sharon the lady who was at the Valentines evening in Birmingham who took the videos. She is such a hoot. Said she'd hoped there would be no-one else there so she could have him to herself. We also saw Ann and her husband and had a chat with them as they were leaving. Being that Gareth was a half-hour late arriving so the gig went on later than expected I didn't really think he'd stay afterwards, but Gareth being the fantastic person that he is didn't leave until he'd signed pieces of paper which were all there ready for him and had pictures taken with anyone who wanted them. Had a lovely chat with him and he was so lovely as usual. These are the songs he sang in the order in which he sang them. His Eye Is On The Sparrow 17 Gravity Sweet Child of Mine Anyone Of Us Someone Like You Mr Brightside Heaven Sunshine Your Sex Is On Fire Can't Believe Its Over (where he sang the wrong words) but which he said was his favourite off his last album. Angel On My Shoulder (which he again said he wrote for his mum) Summer of '69 Spirit In The Sky Livin on a Prayer More Than Words. I think it was the exact same set as he sang at Pizza Express, which I was quite glad about as I didn't want to spoilt my enjoyment by trying to video anything, but did take a few pictures which I'll try to get uploaded. I joked with him about singing the wrong words and he said it was because he was tired, but you'd never have known he was. Also thanked him for His Eye Is On The Sparrow as I'd been wanting to hear him sing that in particular. Such a fantastic evening, I wish I could do it all again tonight.

Thanks Snowdrop. Just going to listen before dashing out the door.

Yes, what I did hear I thought was very good. I hope they do get it on listen again fairly soon as will be off to get to Stratford later this morning.

Caught the last part, Very nice interview. Gareth sounded fantastic. Love him singing Anything Is Possible. Did they play anything else?

Just see this. Have I missed him?

Hope he's not going to be too shattered on Sunday after doing two shows and then two sets in Stratford Gareth_Gates Gareth Gates Shattered after 2 shows. Back at my apartment in Milton Keynes eating egg and chips :-)

Are they. That'll be nice. Will be nice to see Hayley again.

Funny you should say that Snowdrop. Was just discussing this with Chris on the phone. Gareth is supposed to be doing two 45 min sets and I was just saying maybe one of them would be of Christmas songs. I'm hoping it will. Love Gareth singing Christmas songs. Really looking forward to Sunday. On a real high right now.

I don't think so Maria. I think that project was scrapped.

That's very interesting and a very nice surprise Chris. Thanks for finding it and posting it up.

I think its the angle the pic was taken which makes it look a bit small. He probably didn't want to show us too much of his home. It looked much bigger in the other pic he showed us before.

Of course we're interested Maria. You'd be in trouble if you didn't. Hope you had a good time? What a stupid question.

Its in Worcester Khelda. Map here http://www.uptonfest...tion/4539851945 Between Bristol and Birmingham as far as I can see.

They left out a couple words, but I do believe that's what they meant. Another exciting year coming up for Gareth and us I think. The last few years have been great.

That was my first thought Khelda. Wouldn't be surprised if Gareth does several of the Festivals next year.

Gareth has been announced for the Upton Festival 24-26 August 2012 http://www.uptonfestival.co.uk/# He's on the line-up for the Sunday. http://www.uptonfest...news/4555117437

Think you're right Snowdrop. Must have been pretty cold CoEdenUK Childen Of Eden @Gareth_Gates was such a good sport. Must've been one of his coldest ever photoshoots. Much respect to his dedication to the @CoEdenUK cause

That's lovely for you Laura. Sure you'll have a fab time. The press night seens to have gone really well by all accounts. Looks like Gareth is working at something on his day off again. Gareth_Gates Gareth Gates Great Press Night tonight at @MKTheatre Back home in London now... If only I had a day off tomorrow!!

Press night tonight. Tweeted by MKTheatre

That's a nice pic. Thanks for posting Chris. Liking the costumes.