Here's a somewhat lame concert review for you to read
Adam Lambert leads Idol fans in Indy concert
By David Lindquist
The Indianapolis Star
Danny Gokey made his presence known during Saturday's "American Idols Live" concert at Conseco Fieldhouse, at the very least for a hipster makeover that showcased a glittery wallet chain, larger-than-life boots, a military-themed jacket and silver-framed glasses.
His go-for-broke renditions of Rascal Flatts ballads "What Hurts the Most" and "My Wish" earned standing ovations, but it can't be said that Gokey had the undivided attention of an audience estimated at 11,000.
Every tune performed by the third-place "Idol" contestant moved the program closer to the main attraction: Adam Lambert.
The androgynous wonder placed second in this year's televised talent search, and even the shortest flash of Lambert on video screens -- sometimes revealing nothing more than his eyes -- sparked shrieks of excitement before the concert and during intermission.
He finally arrived in the flesh, belting Led Zeppelin's "Whole Lotta Love" as a Broadway show-stopper that zoomed high notes over the moon and assorted planets. He brought none of Robert Plant's bluesy yearning, but "American Idol" is predicated on thrills, not pain.
So credit Lambert -- who mentioned Indianapolis as his home from birth until a move to California as a toddler -- for exploring angsty emotions on "Mad World," originally recorded by Tears for Fears and starkly remade for the 2001 film "Donnie Darko."
While Lambert resembled Elvis Presley as seen on the "'68 Comeback Special," his leather gear included the goth accents of tails, shoulder spikes and fingerless gloves.
For fun, he sang Foghat's "Slow Ride" as a duet with fourth-place finisher Allison Iraheta. Lambert's deft delivery of various moods stalled, however, with an aimless closing medley of David Bowie's "Life on Mars," "Fame" and "Let's Dance."
Up stepped Kris Allen, this season's upset "American Idol" winner, who again had a chance to look satisfactory when compared to Lambert.
The reigning champ didn't out-entertain his rival, yet the can't-miss cover "Ain't No Sunshine" (written and recorded by Bill Withers in 1971) provided space and flexibility for Allen to wrap his smooth voice around every available heartstring.
Song selection goes a long way in the "Idol" universe, and Allen grasped a gem in Matchbox Twenty's "Bright Lights." Playing piano at the outset, the Arkansan communicated a heap of emotional comfort worthy of Elton John. At the end of "Bright Lights," Allen replicated a guitar solo by Kyle Cook -- the native Hoosier in Matchbox Twenty's lineup.
Highlights from other finalists: Lil Rounds radiated a vibe of victory during "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)"; Matt Girard showed range when tackling both Otis Redding and the Fray; and Scott MacIntyre applied his pure and nimble voice to Vanessa Carlton's "A Thousand Miles."
ETA: now some pics from them too
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