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Atlanta, October 22: Were you there?
We brought the Incredible Machine home tonight to the place where it all started: Philips Arena, where Jennifer and Kristian rehearsed two years ago for everything you've seen on the road since. So it's only appropriate that tonight's hometown show featured plenty of end of tour pranks no one could have planned for.
It started during Sara Bareilles' opening set, with the Sugarband in matching track suits as their new collaboration, "Aurora Bareilles," an a capella group in the style of The Sing Off. They joined Sara for "Love Song," which left her in hysterics and set the stage for some fierce retaliation...
...like Sara's band taking the stage during the "Everyday America" remix, one by one, dressed as the singers of each song we cover: a Cee Lo Green for "Forget You," a Britney Spears in "Baby One More Time," a massively buxom Dolly Parton for "9 to 5," and a Beyonce, complete with jar of jelly, for "Bootylicious." Please bear in mind that Sara's band is comprised entirely of men, so you can imagine the impressive drag show this turned into (see above if you can't) -- capped off by Ms. Bareilles herself taking the stage dressed as Kristian. Her impression was spot-on, right down to the vest and shoes she stole from his wardrobe. Watch it here:
Other highlights: Our crew streaking during "Every Girl." Guitar techs handing out Guitar Hero guitars. Brandon Bush getting a body double, and switching back just in time to have popcorn dumped on his head during "Who Says You Can't Go Home." And then there was the mystery man in tighty-whities and a Darth Vader mask, rockin' on the cowbell. (We'll leave that one solely to your imagination, if that's okay.)
And as if that weren't enough, we adored everything you fans brought to the table: red balloons during "Every Girl Like Me," glowsticks during "Find the Beat Again," LOVE flags for "Stand Up," and so many signs -- including a Little Miss Project Live that covered the entire arena, featuring a rumored 10,000+ messages of love and support.
We wish you all could have been here to share in this incredible night with us, and if you WERE here, we hope you'll post your memories/photos/video in the comments. Tell us about (and show us!) your night. It was a special one for sure. YOU ARE LOVED!
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Comments
On Tue, Nov 8, 2011 at 9:25 AM, Keith M said:
Caught the final tour stop in Atlanta 10-22. Unbelieveable concert! Sugarland gave all they had for a fantastic evening!. Jennifer and Kristian are two of the very best musical performers I have ever seen. Their band and Sara Bareilles, awesome! Thrilled to be in attendence at this one.
On Thu, Nov 3, 2011 at 10:13 PM, AngieANG said:
HAHA still cracks me up!
On Sun, Oct 30, 2011 at 8:10 PM, JoyJoyJoy said:
I saw the show twice: once in Atlanta and once in Nashville. You guys need to release a post tour "Live" record full of collaborations/ covers that you did during the tour. They were unbelievable! I looked those up on YouTube that I didn't see live, and I think it would be a quick success. I enjoyed the tour immensely. I can't wait to see you all again.
On Sun, Oct 30, 2011 at 8:56 AM, Brandiland said:
What a phenomenal ending to this Incredible tour!!! We had a blast in your home town & the show, filled with all of its ridiculously funny pranks, was one of the best I've seen this year!!! Your amazing talent never ceases to amaze me! Thank you, Sugarland for filling my life with so much Joy & Love! Thanks to Whitney for kicking butt! (We love you, chick...you rock!) Thanks to Management, the Crew and Michelle from ILAA as well! It has truly been unreal following you around the US this year! It has been, without a doubt, the best experience of my life!!!! Love to ALL!!!!!! (Including Dobber, Barb, Angi, Karin, Karen,Amber, Maria, Chelsea & all my other new SugarFriends that I have truly been blessed with)
On Thu, Oct 27, 2011 at 11:36 PM, jennivee74 said:
I DROVE DOWN FROM SOUTH CAROLINA CAUGHT 2 SHOWS ONE THIS TOUR #4 IN GREENVILLE,SC 3/10/11 & AND THIS ONE I MUST SAY I DANCED,I LAUGHED,I CRIED...YOU GUYS ARE SO AMAZING WHAT YOU DO AND I'M SO GREATFUL TO BE A FAN FOR LIFE...I COULD WATCH YOU 24/7 IF I HAD TO I CAN'T GET ENUFF CAN'T WAIT FOR THE NEXT TOUR...BE COUNTING THE DAYS AND GOD BLESS ALL YOU AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND HAVE A AMAZING NEW YEAR A LOYAL FAN FOR LIFE...I TATTOOD LITTLE MISS ON MY RIGHT FOOT THATS IT MY PROFILE PICTURE ON HERE...I AM SO FOREVER THAT LOYAL AND JENNIFER WHENEVER YOU HIT SOUTH CAROLINA HIT ME UP GIRL I WILL BE MORE THAN GLAD TO BRING YOU SOME BEACON HASH,LOL MY TREAT...MUAH LOVE YA SO SO MUCH YOU ROCK...SEE AT THE NEXT SHOWING...IN HOFEFULLY 2 YEARS OR LESS,THE REST WILL BE SEEN THREW TV WITH THE DVR SET,LOL.....PEACE SUGARLAND FOREVER......
On Tue, Oct 25, 2011 at 4:34 PM, USER said:
I drove down from Ohio. Saw you at Blossom Music. Was hoping to see you again, when I saw your last show of the tour was in Atlanta. What a Bleepin' show. Best I've seen so far. Now I know why I'm a Sugarland fan. You need to understand that I'm 58. My favorite band in the world was Loggins and Messina and they have been since the 70's. But after getting into country music in 2009, you guys have risen to the top. The very top. Never have I seen a more energetic band with such an energetic crowd perform. You guys could come out to a dead crowd and within 2 notes(name that tune) bring that crowd to their feet. You made my day. You made my night. You made my trip. LONG LIVE SUGARLAND.
Mitch
On Tue, Oct 25, 2011 at 12:36 PM, _Amanda_ said:
i drove in from wisconsin and couldn't have asked for a better concert!!!!!!! i got to meet so many of the incredible people your music brought into my life! the pranks were hilarious!!!!!!!!!!!! i thoroughly enjoyed all the love going on with the Little Miss project and all the signs. I hope to make going to Georgia a yearly thing since I had such an amazing time! thank you so much for all you've given to the fans!!!! see you on the road again next year! -Amanda
On Tue, Oct 25, 2011 at 12:26 PM, S Marie said:
Just when I thought I had Sugarland ‘somewhat’ figured out ~ ~ ~ you BLOW MY MIND giving us this fabulous show/video for us to see. I laughed soooo much. I almost pp my pants. When Sara (awesome) came out dressed like Kristian I thought he would never stop laughing. Sugarland you are an amazing group and it seems you are tirelessly involved with all kinds charities. A SUGARLAND FAN ‘over and over’ Y O U A R E B E S T !! See you down the road~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
On Tue, Oct 25, 2011 at 11:52 AM, Erin said:
I know I sound like a broken record everytime I post after a concert but it was AMAZING as always and sooooooooo much fun!! So glad I got to be a part of the hometown concert. Drove up from Orlando after that concert & took in all Atlanta had to offer before having an insanely AWESOME night rocking in the pit with you guys. Made some fun new friends while waiting in line outside the Phillips Arena for 4 hours for doors to open :) Jennifer, Kristian and the Sugarland band you are talented, fun, extraordinary people!! You and your music inspire me so much!
I have to admit I am still lauging at all of the fun pranks played that night!! You guys are hilarious! It was my brother's first Sugarland concert and he is now hooked :) Jennifer thank you for reading my poster and attempting to throw me your guitar pick. Wind took it unfortunately and the security guy that grabbed it gave it to the lady in front of me but I was excited you attempted!!! Also thank you Jennifer for reading my brother's "Sugarland Rocks - You should do a duet with Cher" poster....you made his night :) Loved your flippling of the hair impression of Cher as well!!!
Can't wait to see you guys on the road next year!!!!
On Tue, Oct 25, 2011 at 9:18 AM, Sugarfan said:
What an incredible show! This was my first show after being at the Indy concert and I felt so blessed I was able to attend. Thank you Jennifer and Kristian, for the comforting words and to everyone who made this night so special for me! I had so much fun seeing all my friends and meeting new ones. The show was amazing as always, I loved all the pranks! Can't wait for Indy this week!