Concert Review - Citizens Voice: Clay "packed a punch"

The Christmas tour has so far been positively received by the press, and this continues with a new review of the Wilkes-Barre, PA concert from The Citizens Voice.

Aiken delivers holiday greetings
BY KAYLEE ZIOLKOWSKI
12/05/2007

WILKES-BARRE ­— Clay Aiken packed a punch with a score of passionate holiday favorites during his “Christmas in the Heartland” before a packed crowd at the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday night.

Sporting his modern long-coat suit and thin-rimmed frames, Aiken opened his first set with “O Come O Come Emmanuel,” hitting his signature high notes and falsettos.

Aiken told the audience he wanted his fans to share their favorite holiday memories to help everyone remember the meaning of this time of year.

Before concluding his final number, he urged audience members to support the local arts community, and challenged them to appreciate each other all year round, not just during the holidays.