The last 2 days have been CRAZY!!!!! I have been in Vancouver since Saturday in anticipation of the Rock Witchu Tour, and have been hanging out outside General Motors Place a LOT.

Monday: 10am-3am

We arrived to the venue at 10 a.m., and met up with a few other fans. We scouted the locations, counted 14 tour trucks (red cab with white trailer) and watched several of the trucks unload. We noted some cool plush red and purple couches which were similar to the couch from the MTV VMA ad in '99. We were told that Janet arrived very early to the venue, probably to oversee stage setup. We met Kelly Konno, who was dropping off flowers for Janet. She looks fantastic and spoke with us outside the venue. The first rehearsal did not start until 11:15 p.m. We were able to hear muffled sound through the venue's doors, and we noted the full setlist. At 2:00 a.m., rehearsal concluded. They ran through the whole show with no breaks. We met Lil' John outside the venue, and said hi to a few dancers. Janet left the venue at around 2:50 a.m.

Tuesday: 11:30am-2:00am

We met up at the venue and Janet waved to us when she arrived. We started to make the heart symbol and Janet made it back to us. Throughout the day, we met up with various fans.

Janet's rehearsal started in the afternoon. The band rehearsed the second half of the setlist. Janet then did two complete runthroughs of the setlist. The setlist did not change whatsoever from the previous day. Jermaine arrived at the venue later in the day. At 10:00 p.m., we had left for dinner but returned as we heard some music coming from the venue. Shortly after 1:00 a.m., rehearsal concluded and Janet left. We had two dozen red roses and a card for her. She waved at us through the car window and made the heart symbol against the glass to make sure that we saw it. Her car drove off and we started to walk away from the venue. A few minutes later, as we were about to get into our cars, Janet's vehicle pulled up next to us with Janet's window rolled down. She called us over, and said "Hey guys - I've been looking for you." She was in full tour makeup with a red Adidas jacket. She looked AMAZING! We gave her the roses and card. My boyfriend and I thanked her for bringing us together as a couple, and we all thanked her for her music and wished her luck on the tour. We told her that we knew it would be amazing. She told us to "get some rest, you guys!" (so sweet!). The whole encounter was videotaped by Jermaine. You can see video here:

http://www.youtube.com/wa...PTHWXkC-hc

THE SETLIST, which we know in full, is 37 songs. The show is at least 2.5 hours in length. She does three pre-Control tracks! Janet asked us not to give a lot of details.

Day 3 starts now. Who knows what it will bring?
[Edited 9/10/08 8:10am]

The whole encounter was videotaped by Jermaine. You can see video here:

http://www.youtube.com/wa...PTHWXkC-hc

VoicesCarry said:

Cinnie said:

Hey love the fact that Janet is touring...but can anyone explain why Jermaine is filming this Living the Life thing..not hating just curious

Okay, so much for Janet playing 90 mins, like someone assumed!

So I guess below songs are part of the correct setlist:

Luv
COM
So Much Betta
Control
What have u done for me lately
Pleasure Principle
Feedback
You want this
Come back to me
Let's wait a while
Never Letchu go
Again
So excited
Nasty
All Night
Young Love
Say you do
Rock With U
You Don't Stand Another Chance
Doesn't Really Matter
Together Again
Escapade
When I think of you
All for you (SuperBowl Version)
Love Will Never Do
Got til its Gone (Real Funky Jazzy Version)
That's the way love goes
I get Lonely
Funny How time flies


@VoicesCarry
You talked to Kelly? Awesome! I miss her... 2bad she's not doing the tour!
As for talking to Janet, cool! I hope I can do that too soon!

Reading this, I kinda whished I went to Vancouver too... 7 years ago I was standing outside that venue waiting! Even though we saw her that whole thing was rather disappointing though!
[Edited 9/10/08 8:29am]

PatrickS77 said:

That is a super impressive list. If one small gripe comes to mind it's no "If". Guess it's hard when you got so many hits but including the pre-"Control" (no "Control", either) is cool. I like the fact that "Never Letchu Go" is on there. I hope she doesn't change that.

Opps...guess that is just most of the songs that are in. If she does 37, likely "If" will make the cut. Voices, hope you had or having a great time. Sounds like fun!
[Edited 9/10/08 18:55pm]

When will we find out the official setlist because I will not sleep until that happens (I really need to get a life!).

VinnyM27 said:

Here's your life! Vancouver's setlist:

Intro
Pleasure Principle
Control
What Have You Done For Me Lately
Feedback
You Want This
Alright
Miss You Much
Rhythm Nation - Interlude
Never Letchu Go
Come Back To Me
Let's Wait Awhile
Again
So Excited
So Much Betta
Nasty
All Nite (Don't Stop)
Rock With U
Together Again
Young Love
Say You Do
Don't Stand Another Chance
Doesn't Really Matter
Escapade
Love Will Never Do (Without You)
When I Think Of You
All For You
Got 'Til It's Gone
Call On Me
That's The Way Love Goes
I Get Lonely
Funny How Time Flies (When You're Having Fun)
Any Time, Any Place
Discipline
Black Cat
If
Rhythm Nation
Luv
Band/Dancer Introductions
Runaway

I'm still over the fact that this moment of you meeting Janet was recorded on video FROM INSIDE THE LIMO BY JERMAINE DUPRI

Cinnie said:

I know - crazy, right!?!?!?!

Janet travels in an SUV, never a limo

I'm still over the fact that this moment of you meeting Janet was recorded on video FROM INSIDE THE LIMO BY JERMAINE DUPRI