Idol Tour 2018: September 16: The Finale! Kris Allen brings DC another hurricane and the 2.1 Idols

The tour finale is this Sunday in Washington, DC.

Not the first time Kris has brought a hurricane to DC (definitely click that link, the video is funny), just saying. I remember driving home from this show as Hurricane Sandy hit. We did get lucky this time with Hurricane Florence; however, the remnants are scheduled to hit DC on Monday. My best thoughts to anyone in the Carolinas reading this.

September 16: Warner Theatre, Washington, DC  - I did make the show! It was fast-paced and a lot of fun. We had a Periscope and another Kris fan took some videos. I'll keep adding them to the post as he uploads them (Thanks Eric!) You know DC always #givesgoodlist!

The set list is here.

Updated September 17 with my thoughts and the videos (after the break)! Hope Kris and the Idols don't have travel issues today. Florence is in SW VA and the outer bands are going to give DC a lot of rain. My thoughts are with all of you in the Carolinas.

Idol Tour 2018: September 9 and 10: Kris comes home to Nashville and then back out to Dayton

We are in the final ten days of the tour now! I'm so excited for Kris to play the historic Ryman, even if it is as host of the Idol tour 2018. After a stop in his adopted hometown of Nashville, the tour heads back out to Dayton, Ohio.

September 9: Ryman Auditorium, Nashville, TN - Nashville is just always a city that never shares video. 

September 10: The Rose Music Center at the Heights, Huber Heights, OH (Dayton area) - some video; not much

 The set list for the Idol tour concerts is here. 

Updated September 13 with a little from Nashville. Not much.  But some good stuff, especially for Idol 2.1 fans.

Idol Tour 2018: September 5 and 6: Up to Minnesota and Wisconsin for Kris Allen and the Idols

Kris and the Idols get a little break before heading north. (I'm guessing for Maddie to go home to Iowa since they play South Dakota on Sunday and Minneapolis on Wednesday.)  They play some shows in the midwest this week.

September 5: State Theatre, Minneapolis, MN - Nice videos after the break! Minneapolis earns #gavegoodlist!

September 6: The Riverside Theatre, Milwaukee, WI - 

Ticket links above. Come back after the shows for coverage! The set list for all Idol tour shows is here.
Updated 9/8/2018 with some Milwaukee videos.

Idol Tour 2018: August 27 and 28: Back to the Northwest for Kris Allen and the Idols

They started the tour in the Pacific northwest, but if you missed their July show in Oregon, or if you want to see the changes to the set list since then, they're back!

August 27, 2018: Oregon State Fair - A few videos coming in. Thank you to Aunty CJ for giving us some set list notes. Maddie made another change. Most important, Kris soundchecked the Death of Mr. Jones! #gavegoodlist awarded for that tidbit. Here's a link if you are not familiar with Kris' side project, the Dames.

August 28, 2018: Evergreen State Fair (Washington) - Gorgeous videos have turned up! AND a new Kris song he has never sung before with video! #gave goodlist to you Evergreen!

The Idol set list for all of the live tour shows is here.

Updated 9/1/2018 with even more videos! All media after the break.

Idol Tour 2018: August 17 and 18: Kris Allen and the Idols play New Jersey!

Following their New York stop, the Idols continue on to New Jersey! Here's more information on these shows:

August 17: Mayo Performing Arts Center, Morristown, NJ - Videos but even better photos and scoopage!

August 18: Bergen Performing Arts Center, Bergen, NJ - Some good videos!

Coverage and info after the break. Both cities earn #gavegoodlist! The set list is here.

Idol Tour 2018: August 15 and 16: Kris Allen and the Idols take on the Big Apple!

Kris Allen and the Idols hit New York City today for press! And then play a show in Long Island tomorrow! I think they scheduled that one around Ang's birthday.

I might have to post some Kris idol tour 2009 NYC memories on Twitter! (@KrisAllenLists)

Here's what we know is happening today and tomorrow!

August 15: Performance at Empire State Building with Maddie and Caleb Kris was unable to make it (he's under the weather) but we did get video of Maddie and Caleb (inside post).

August 16: The Space at Westbury Theater, Westbury, NY We've got some videos and photos from Ang and some ladies she met at the show! I'll be adding these as I get them after the break.

 (I'll put the press stuff and the concert videos after the break.) In the meantime, here's a goodie from 2009 NYC Idol press coverage:



Updated 8/16/2018: Westbury show gave us some videos thanks to Ang! If you are here looking for what was sung, the set list is here.

Idol Tour 2018: August 13 and 14: Kris Allen and the Idols play Albany and Philadelphia

I mixed up this part of the Idol tour schedule; my apologies! It turns out the Idols played Albany on August 13 and will play Philadelphia tonight! Tickets are still available so I've linked that.

August 13: Palace Theatre, Albany, NY - Highlights after the break. Not much.

August 14: Tower Theater, Upper Darby, PA (Philadelphia suburb) - A few videos and photos.

Updated August 16 with some Philly media. On to NYC and NJ! We've got good fans covering those shows! If you are here looking for what was sung, the set list is here.

Idol Tour 2018: August 8-9: Kris Allen and the Idols play the Midwest

The Idols head east, but make pit stops in Kansas City and Tulsa first!

August 8: Brady Theater, Tulsa, OK - I am soooooo glad Jon (@Shazamy) traveled for this one. He got it all and Kris is letting people share the new song now.

August 9: Uptown Theater, Kansas City, MO - We were in great hands here too, with Christi and Debbi in attendance! Thank you for the scope, Christi!

Updated August 14! Whew, there was a lot! #gavegoodlist for these cities! The set list is here. Thank you to Debbi because her videos helped me update that post bigtime!

Idol Tour 2018: July 23-24 Kris Allen and the tour play Arizona

Next up for Kris and season 2.1? Arizona! Links to tickets and information below.

July 22: Fox Tucson, Tucson

July 23: Ikeda Theatre, Mesa - Our friend Jonins converted a few IG stories. THANK YOU!

Come back after the shows for coverage! (Note: busy week for me so no promises about getting stuff up fast, but I'll try!)

Idol tour 2018: the Set List

Thought I'd do one post with the set list since we are still building it. Pro tip: If you are a true fan of live music, then you care about set lists.

Here's what we've got so far (after the break). Please tweet me @KrisAllenLists if you can fill us in on the show. Maddie especially seems to fiddle with her set.

Thank you to Linda (Kris Micklin), Kathy Heilig, Patrick Cutler and Caitlin (@caleblovesmaddie), and also @silvacchristopher, @ISBinLA, @HartNurseDeb, @AuntyCJ and MJ of MJs Big Blog for helping me fill it in and update it!

Idol tour 2018, July 12-16: Oregon, Napa, Denver

Here's where American Idol Live 2018! will be headed in the next few days! (Links to tickets and information.)

July 12: Central Point, Oregon (Jackson County Fair) - We've got a few things. Good video of There's Nothing Holding Me Back

July 13: Napa, CA (Uptown Theatre) - Kris fans brought you his complete set! Unfortunately, video police ensured that most of this is audio only. For their herculean efforts, Napa, you get #gavegoodlist!

July 16: Denver, CO (Paramount Theatre) - Kris fan Christi brought us lots of scoop and fun details from this show. Turns out Jurnee and Michael help out on Live Like We're Dying. She has many mini-videos and the first video of When All The Stars Have Died! As always, Christi singularly earns her city #gavegoodlist!

Coverage of those shows after the break in the weekly recap! What we know of the set list is here.