Usher! OMG Tour at Amway Center, Orlando

Another well-timed trip to Orlando last Wednesday night saw my first foray into Orlando's new Amway Arena. I've been lacking to dislike this point for months because they've been able to woo all of the big shows away from Tampa lately - Lil Wayne, Britney Spears, and Sade no less.

But after spending 3 hours snapping shots of Show and his partners-in-crime for the "OMG Tour," I've become a fan.

And not yet half-heartedly . I've completely sold-out, dammit!

They gave the media parking spaces "within" the garage. We're not habitual to being treated like people, so it was surreal. We might have covered parking at the forum, but I couldn't tell you what it looks like as I never get to commons there. Well, not for free anyway...

Opening the appearance was Dev the Cataracs, best known for their track "Fly Like a G6." They got the crowd pumped up for Akon, whose entry was preceded by a gangster-like video short, before he strolled out all decked in white.

I don't mean the ladies in the front row will leave that fit or Akon's dazzling smile anytime soon.

But Akon was but a strong up for the Usher part of the show.

• Akon

It's difficult to contend on a level playing area with the new master of dance, especially when he comes flying in on a platform dressed in black leather. After a few signature dance moves, his helmet came off, then the dark gloves, and before long, the leather jacket, too.

Usher struck a few poses, danced alot, flexed a little, and the impossibly loud screaming became a little louder. Then he danced some more. As I said before, this was the Guide show and he was giving the crowd what they expected.And for full measure, he still threw in a few songs. Overall, a successful and fulfilling night.

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