The first time I went to see Josh Groban, I was overwhelmed not only by his swoony voice, which is just as magnificent in person as it is on the CD, but also by his rather awkward and...okay, dorky...sense of humor. He seemed very much like a regular guy who had not yet mastered the art of stage presence. He talked too fast, used a circus-announcer voice to introduce his band members, and his expressions and jokes, which might have been funny among close friends at summer camp, fell very flat.
Last night I attended my second Josh concert at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. He sang a lot of new songs from his AWAKE CD, which I happen to really love, so I was happy. And here was the shocking news: he was funny! There was still a hint of dorkiness about him, but I almost didn't notice it because I was so busy laughing with him, not at him.
I was actually a little disappointed. I had been looking forward to talented-yet-awkward Josh. This was just a smooth guy with a great voice. What a letdown...until...
...there was a long instrumental song where Josh disappeared for a few minutes, and then he showed back up onstage wearing a long sleeved t-shirt and a black vest. Not the cool puffy kind, or a sporty fleece kind, but a regular old, suede-y black vest with a cinching clasp in the back. It was completely uncool!
It took me a while to pinpoint why this was so important to me. Here's my hypothesis: It is much more fun to be a fan of a person who seems to be genuinely likeable, the kind of person who would be fun to chat with at Starbucks. If Josh Groban had the voice of an angel and was also a debonair conversationalist, he would be absolutely unapproachable. If he was all of these things and arrogant on top of it, no one would want to approach him anyway.
I probably say this because I'm a little bit of a dork myself, but Josh Groban's awkwardness is part of his appeal. It makes him seem like a normal person. If we were ever hanging out and singing, he he would be much more awesome than me. But then, I could answer, "Well, maybe I can't sing, but at least I'm not wearing a suede vest," and then we'd be even.
So, anyway. The concert report is that we had an incredible time, and it was entirely worth getting in late on a work night. And if Josh Groban ever did invite me to be his friend, it would still be cool with me.
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Yay! I am glad it was fun. And I completely understand what you mean about how it is good if he is not perfect. I don't really want to ever meet any of the famous people that I think are great, because I know I would be so shy and in awe that I wouldn't know what to say at all!
And the little picture beside the http/ in the address line (anyone know what that is called??) is the major league baseball logo? Are you aware of this, or is it my computer, or did I not know that you are a big baseball fan?
It's the Blogger logo, T. It shows up next to blogger addresses.
L, I'm glad you liked the concert. I'll have to get the new CD asap. The American Airlines Center is awesome, isn't it?
Yeah I have seen the blogger logo (orange B) on everyone's blog, but on this internet explorer, it is the MLB symbol instead on Lindsey's blog...I think it is just a quirk in my IE.
hmm, must be an anomaly of some kind
@ Cliff and Teresa- I don't know what you are talking about.
@ Teresa- yes, it's fun that there doesn't seem to be any need for awe with Josh Groban. Also, I looked for Brandy but didn't see her.
@ Carolyn- this new CD is my favorite so far. When you get it, you'll have to tell me what you think. He says that much of it is inspired by his recent traveling in Africa. Kind of cool and different.
What does your husband think about your crush on Josh Groban?
He's much more threatened by Hugh Grant.
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