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Вчера Долорес спела на благотворительном концерте в DES MOINES IA. Спела она 8 песен: Linger, Ode to my Family,Ordinary Day,Zombie,When You're Gone,Free to Decide, Loser и Dreams.

На концерте, естественно, присутствовали и крэн-фэны. Одна из них (Cranfan72) сообщает, что у Долорес вроде как новая татуировка - шесть букв на левой руке. Также этой фанатке удалось пообщаться с Долорес после концерта. Долорес была простужена и очень переживала, что это могли заметить зрители, но поклонница ее уверила, что все было просто чики-пуки.

В общем, кому интересно, вот ее подробный отчет:
Ok, Well I was running late and didn't reach Des Moines venue until 4:45.
The doors opened at 7 and the show started at 8, so I am thinking ,great no chance at 1st row as the last 2 concerts I attended people were camped outlike 5 hours before show time.
But the parking lot looks scarce so looked to it as a good sign.

I get out of my car, with my mom and son and turn around as a huge Rv pulls up.
Out jumps Denny, Steve and Don
I tell my 9 yr old son not to stare and my mom does anyway
As I whisper Mom, that's Dolores' RV, she like, oh it has 2 TVs
Embarassed, I turn around to my mom staring at Don as he smiles.

I get in the venue and NO one is there waiting, the ticket counter lady looks at me funny as I line up 2 hrs early.
Since there are 3 of us, I am debating on waiting outside for Dolores, but my mom probably would loose out on choice seats so decide to get my center front row seats.
I am told there could be a possibility of people rushing the stage so I keep my guard up.
Luckily everyone sits down respectfully, probably as kids there.
The lobby starts to pack and after leaving my camcorder at home the security guy states as he opens the gate, oh yeah, all audio/visual will be allowed tonight.
But I took pics with my camera.
So possibly will be on youtube
Dolores comes on second, she sticks to her 8 song setlist but different order.
She looked great in a red /black lace top and short black skirt with go-go boots.
And what possibly looks like a new tattoo on her left back of her arm, I could not make out the letters but about 6 letters.
She opened with Linger, Ode to my Family,Ordinary Day,Zombie,When You're Gone,Free to Decide, Loser,and ending in Dreams.
I did notice that Dolores was not singing her scales(vocal monalogue) on some songs but knew she was sick so no big deal.
But wow she was talking up a storm, very outgoing. Taking about the kids, names, ages being in Ireland.Doing the right thing for charity, giving toys to the under priveledged(she donated her time for Toys for Tots)
So cute as Santa came through the front row aisle.
She said Hey Sexy
"Santy, you forgot to bring me my dolly last year"
She had everyone cracking up.
No one rushed the stage and man it was so inviting.lol
My son was fussing about giving Dolores a bracelet.
I told him to wait until she approached the stage.
He did, then she gave him the biggest smile and said Thank you Darlin'
She signed my Mom's Uncertain Cd and gave a big smile and said oh, that one.lol
My son of course just smiled without a thank you and grabbed it
I was pondering on leaving at the last song to try and catch Dolores.
She went out the right stagedoor, I tried for the left exit but the security guy said no and I had to go downstairs and around.
There are 4 entrances but I hope she picks the one I saw the guys use earlier.
The RV is outside waiting.
The whole venue of 1000+ takes a 15 minute break, luckily the parking lot is empty of people.
A security guy looks outside then goes back in.
Then out comes Dolores and Don.
I decide well, worth a try, and approach them slowly as not to cause concern.

I ask Dolores if I can give her something, she smiles and says "Sure'
Don is kind as he could have rushed Dolores to the Rv but did not.
She is wearing a long trech leather coat and I know she has to be freezing in the 19 degree weather.
I start by apoligizing for my 9 yr old stating he was upset if he couldn't give her something,and no thank you on the cd.
She laughed and said, No problem, he was a Darling.

I tell her how she is a legend to me and her music has always been important to me.
I give her a rare framed set of autographs and she gives me a hug and thanks me.
Ha, what an idiot, I forget to tell her my name as she asks' What's your name Darlin'
I tell her and she thanks me again.
I ask for a picture, Don is so kind as he takes it( I hope it turned out as was very dark out)
I know Don is in a rush now as seeing Dolores cold, stating her having a cold.
Dolores taps me knowingly as we live in the same climate , "You know those northern colds, hard to break.
I smile and say "Yeah, they are" as I try to hurry the camera to work
Dolores asks me "could you tell I had a cold, tonight? Did I do okay. Did I?
I saw she was very concerned about disappointing anyone.
I was so touched as she was wondering if I.(me) noticed and I just stated OHHH Dolores ,you did a wonderful, wonderful job. I don't think you could ever give a bad performance.
She gave me another hug and we parted with a Merry Chrismas to each other and families.
I looked back and she had my boxed frame to her chest as she went to the Rv.
As Boston Harry and Lorena said she really is a beautiful person, and if you get a chance to go see her at the small charity venues.
You may be the fan that gave her a little pick me up.
Also , for the European guys, I see she really does care about upsetting fans and will be back to see you.