That's insane... it's only a tiny show... even for Wembley floor which was several thousand 10C people, no one queued up so early.... not even Helen! :D:D
I'm not really surprised though. Everyone wants to make the front.
I'm not really surprised though. Everyone wants to make the front.
not content with just being there some feckers also want to be at the front...???
i (very jealously) dispair...
*sings*dispair of hands...
Oh yeah? Well, I've had about enough of morons and halfwits, dolts, dunces, dullards and dumbbells - and you chowderhead yokel, you blithering hayseed, you - you've had enough of me?
not content with just being there some feckers also want to be at the front...???
Some people need to get posters of shows they have nothing to do with. Some go to amazing lengths to score limited edition vinyl. Some people have this drive to be at the front.
Some people need to get posters of shows they have nothing to do with. Some go to amazing lengths to score limited edition vinyl. Some people have this drive to be at the front.
Why not, as long as no one is harmed in any way?
that was meant to be a tongue in cheek... but there's no smiley for that... suppose is the closest... i shall go back and edit it...
Oh yeah? Well, I've had about enough of morons and halfwits, dolts, dunces, dullards and dumbbells - and you chowderhead yokel, you blithering hayseed, you - you've had enough of me?
Do you think the people waiting outside since last night are the kind of fans that scare the band? I don't mean to sound like a dickhead I mean too each their own. But, it just seems a bit much....
Do you think the people waiting outside since last night are the kind of fans that scare the band? I don't mean to sound like a dickhead I mean too each their own. But, it just seems a bit much....
Im sure eddie and the boys are scared of some of these people. They pop up at every show, standing there with the same smile, and affection for the band. On top of that they are waiting hours for the band to exit the venue. Its crazy! Its an obsession and it can be hard for the band to know how to deal with people like that. Im sure most people are easy to deal with, but there are always exeptions.
Im sure eddie and the boys are scared of some of these people. They pop up at every show, standing there with the same smile, and affection for the band. On top of that they are waiting hours for the band to exit the venue. Its crazy! Its an obsession and it can be hard for the band to know how to deal with people like that. Im sure most people are easy to deal with, but there are always exeptions.
Of the people I've met who queue up for hours upon hours, I don't think any of them have done the post-show wait. And I have met many queuers.
Of the people I've met who queue up for hours upon hours, I don't think any of them have done the post-show wait. And I have met many queuers.
When the Stones opened their 2005 tour in Boston (Fenway Park), my wife and I stayed at the Four Seasons in Boston where it turns out the band stayed as well. Met several of the backing musicians in the steakhouse (The Coat and Tie rule was relaxed for them!). Outside the hotel though there were several onlookers and autograph seekers hanging out all night. When the band left for soundcheck and returned, it was very clear that Mick Jagger and particularly Charlie Watts had some fear of this type of fan as they went to their vehicles very quickly with a lot of security, but when they came down to the lounge later that night, they were very approachable and approached many fans themselves. I think it has to do with a feeling of safety around people who can afford to stay in the four seasons and drink $15 martinis as opposed to the fans who "sleep on the street for GA shows", just my opinion.
On a side note, I met Mike McCready in New Orleans in 2003. My friend and I were walking around the Lakefront arena after we picked up our ten club tickets and seen Mike standing outside talking to a few fans, he was very approachable, and extremely cordial, but I noticed he did scurry back in the back door when a mob of people with posters/shirts/pictures and pens came charging in his direction.
There's Pearl Jam, The Rolling Stones, Chuck Berry, Robert Johnson......and then everybody else.
These are not the kind of people I've queued with, the ones who are out there now. I'm getting the sense that people think if person x is crazy enough to camp out, then that means they'll go to great lengths to stalk band members.
I don't exactly subscribe to my friends' methodology when it comes to this kind of lengthy queuing, but the things they're being accused of, the over-the-top behaviour that they're being compared to- this they will not do.
These are not the kind of people I've queued with, the ones who are out there now. I'm getting the sense that people think if person x is crazy enough to camp out, then that means they'll go to great lengths to stalk band members.
I don't exactly subscribe to my friends' methodology when it comes to this kind of lengthy queuing, but the things they're being accused of, the over-the-top behaviour that they're being compared to- this they will not do.
I agree, it's tough to paint any group of people with one broad stroke of the brush. I think celebrities make their own judgments, but are forced to stereotype certain groups for the own comfort.
There's Pearl Jam, The Rolling Stones, Chuck Berry, Robert Johnson......and then everybody else.
I'm not really surprised though. Everyone wants to make the front.
But it's the size of the astoria... you can easily get to the front if you want to.. especially with the americans.. they like to have wee breaks and go to buy beers... there is then movement in the crowd.
Im sure eddie and the boys are scared of some of these people. They pop up at every show, standing there with the same smile, and affection for the band. On top of that they are waiting hours for the band to exit the venue. Its crazy! Its an obsession and it can be hard for the band to know how to deal with people like that. Im sure most people are easy to deal with, but there are always exeptions.
Of the people I've met who queue up for hours upon hours, I don't think any of them have done the post-show wait. And I have met many queuers.
Sorry but I've got to pipe in here as I'm not liking the inferences being drawn about those who queue to get into GA shows (me being one of them!) being crazy, obsessed people who like to wait around for the band members after the show.
Hinny is right - none of the Euro queuers that I was with (and I was generally in the first 10-15 people) have ever waited for the band after the show. We queue for a good spot at the show to get the most out of the band's performance - once the show is over we head off and wait for the next live experience like everyone else. The band essentially do not have to deal with us as anything other than audience members.
I take your point that there are people who do act obsessively in trying to get personal access to the band members, but to lump everyone who queues up for a good spot at a GA show into that lot is unfair and inaccurate.
I'm unfortunately stuck in London working this week and couldn't make it to Chicago , but let me assure you the people who are at the front of the line at the Vic currently (who I know well) want nothing more than a good spot and a great show.
And anyways, after all that queueing and squeezing up against the barrier, everyone's too buggered and wanting to go for a few drinks afterwards and talk about the show and so on.
And anyways, after all that queueing and squeezing up against the barrier, everyone's too buggered and wanting to go for a few drinks afterwards and talk about the show and so on.
You got that right! - I was good for a couple of quiet drinks and then a 10 hour sleep after each show!!
Sorry but I've got to pipe in here as I'm not liking the inferences being drawn about those who queue to get into GA shows (me being one of them!) being crazy, obsessed people who like to wait around for the band members after the show.
Hinny is right - none of the Euro queuers that I was with (and I was generally in the first 10-15 people) have ever waited for the band after the show. We queue for a good spot at the show to get the most out of the band's performance - once the show is over we head off and wait for the next live experience like everyone else. The band essentially do not have to deal with us as anything other than audience members.
I take your point that there are people who do act obsessively in trying to get personal access to the band members, but to lump everyone who queues up for a good spot at a GA show into that lot is unfair and inaccurate.
I'm unfortunately stuck in London working this week and couldn't make it to Chicago , but let me assure you the people who are at the front of the line at the Vic currently (who I know well) want nothing more than a good spot and a great show.
That generally true, though I can think of one notable exception.
The thing I don't get is the need to be the first person through the door. Of those people who spent the night there, at least what... 80% know each other. So why not just agree to I dunno, be somewhat sane and not spend 36 hours waiting to get in. It's like they all want to out do each other or something. It's crazy.
Ah, those people have the tickets for a small venue show as somebody said there will be no bad spots, it's over the top. I admit I tried to get a good spot in europe, 1st because I'm not tall, and is no fun having people twice your size in front of you, from a listening and viewing point of you, and i knew i didn't get to see much more shows, infact it turned to be Munich only.
By the midle of the main set 1/2 of the crowd will be passed out, and the other will onder wich sexualy transmited dissease they got with the freaking ticket. It's gona be the stalkers and "i can't get laid free of charge" show for the most part. I feel for the "sane" people there, i realy do.
I knew who I was before other people started telling me who I was. J.Joplin
That generally true, though I can think of one notable exception.
The thing I don't get is the need to be the first person through the door. Of those people who spent the night there, at least what... 80% know each other. So why not just agree to I dunno, be somewhat sane and not spend 36 hours waiting to get in. It's like they all want to out do each other or something. It's crazy.
Young Jeffrey - I am with you on the notable exception (which I believe falls into the "acting obsessively" I mentioned earlier!!)
As for the reasoning behind the 36 hour queuing - well sanity does not seem to ever prevail which leaves two possibilities (1) people actually like to queue (and have withdrawals if they don't)!! or (2) people are mad!
I'm not sure where I sit between those possibilities but I just like to get a decent spot and socialise with other queuers- any competition to be first in the door I'll leave to others because it is (as you have inferred) completely pointless!!
Sorry but I've got to pipe in here as I'm not liking the inferences being drawn about those who queue to get into GA shows (me being one of them!) being crazy, obsessed people who like to wait around for the band members after the show.
Hinny is right - none of the Euro queuers that I was with (and I was generally in the first 10-15 people) have ever waited for the band after the show. We queue for a good spot at the show to get the most out of the band's performance - once the show is over we head off and wait for the next live experience like everyone else. The band essentially do not have to deal with us as anything other than audience members.
I take your point that there are people who do act obsessively in trying to get personal access to the band members, but to lump everyone who queues up for a good spot at a GA show into that lot is unfair and inaccurate.
I'm unfortunately stuck in London working this week and couldn't make it to Chicago , but let me assure you the people who are at the front of the line at the Vic currently (who I know well) want nothing more than a good spot and a great show.
Im aware that people act different in their approach to the band and the music. The ting is that the guys in the band has no idea of who you are and cannot know if you are harmless or have other intentions. Thats all. Im not talking you dwn for queuing up. I have done that myself:-)
There is a difference between stalking and being excited!
There is a difference between stalking and being excited!
That is pretty much all I wanted to point out - and let me tell you it's a pretty big difference!!
I (along with the other queuers I know) just don't want to be tarred with same brush as those people who seek personal access to the guys and have as you call it "other intentions" - that is not cool.
That is pretty much all I wanted to point out - and let me tell you it's a pretty big difference!!
I (along with the other queuers I know) just don't want to be tarred with same brush as those people who seek personal access to the guys and have as you call it "other intentions" - that is not cool.
Fleur have you actually taken it to the spending the night level? I don't recall that you have but I could be wrong.
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Heard from Sandra last nite, not today yet.
I'm not really surprised though. Everyone wants to make the front.
not content with just being there some feckers also want to be at the front...???
i (very jealously) dispair...
*sings*dispair of hands...
I reckon everyone will have a good view of the band, and be rocking out, wether at the front or at the back. :cool:
Why not, as long as no one is harmed in any way?
that was meant to be a tongue in cheek... but there's no smiley for that... suppose
Im sure eddie and the boys are scared of some of these people. They pop up at every show, standing there with the same smile, and affection for the band. On top of that they are waiting hours for the band to exit the venue. Its crazy! Its an obsession and it can be hard for the band to know how to deal with people like that. Im sure most people are easy to deal with, but there are always exeptions.
When the Stones opened their 2005 tour in Boston (Fenway Park), my wife and I stayed at the Four Seasons in Boston where it turns out the band stayed as well. Met several of the backing musicians in the steakhouse (The Coat and Tie rule was relaxed for them!). Outside the hotel though there were several onlookers and autograph seekers hanging out all night. When the band left for soundcheck and returned, it was very clear that Mick Jagger and particularly Charlie Watts had some fear of this type of fan as they went to their vehicles very quickly with a lot of security, but when they came down to the lounge later that night, they were very approachable and approached many fans themselves. I think it has to do with a feeling of safety around people who can afford to stay in the four seasons and drink $15 martinis as opposed to the fans who "sleep on the street for GA shows", just my opinion.
On a side note, I met Mike McCready in New Orleans in 2003. My friend and I were walking around the Lakefront arena after we picked up our ten club tickets and seen Mike standing outside talking to a few fans, he was very approachable, and extremely cordial, but I noticed he did scurry back in the back door when a mob of people with posters/shirts/pictures and pens came charging in his direction.
These are not the kind of people I've queued with, the ones who are out there now. I'm getting the sense that people think if person x is crazy enough to camp out, then that means they'll go to great lengths to stalk band members.
I don't exactly subscribe to my friends' methodology when it comes to this kind of lengthy queuing, but the things they're being accused of, the over-the-top behaviour that they're being compared to- this they will not do.
I agree, it's tough to paint any group of people with one broad stroke of the brush. I think celebrities make their own judgments, but are forced to stereotype certain groups for the own comfort.
Sorry but I've got to pipe in here as I'm not liking the inferences being drawn about those who queue to get into GA shows (me being one of them!) being crazy, obsessed people who like to wait around for the band members after the show.
Hinny is right - none of the Euro queuers that I was with (and I was generally in the first 10-15 people) have ever waited for the band after the show. We queue for a good spot at the show to get the most out of the band's performance - once the show is over we head off and wait for the next live experience like everyone else. The band essentially do not have to deal with us as anything other than audience members.
I take your point that there are people who do act obsessively in trying to get personal access to the band members, but to lump everyone who queues up for a good spot at a GA show into that lot is unfair and inaccurate.
I'm unfortunately stuck in London working this week and couldn't make it to Chicago , but let me assure you the people who are at the front of the line at the Vic currently (who I know well) want nothing more than a good spot and a great show.
And anyways, after all that queueing and squeezing up against the barrier, everyone's too buggered and wanting to go for a few drinks afterwards and talk about the show and so on.
You got that right! - I was good for a couple of quiet drinks and then a 10 hour sleep after each show!!
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The queueing folks better be utilising this great opportunity to have some fun in the line.
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I can picture you doing this.
That generally true, though I can think of one notable exception.
The thing I don't get is the need to be the first person through the door. Of those people who spent the night there, at least what... 80% know each other. So why not just agree to I dunno, be somewhat sane and not spend 36 hours waiting to get in. It's like they all want to out do each other or something. It's crazy.
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By the midle of the main set 1/2 of the crowd will be passed out, and the other will onder wich sexualy transmited dissease they got with the freaking ticket. It's gona be the stalkers and "i can't get laid free of charge" show for the most part. I feel for the "sane" people there, i realy do.
Young Jeffrey - I am with you on the notable exception (which I believe falls into the "acting obsessively" I mentioned earlier!!)
As for the reasoning behind the 36 hour queuing - well sanity does not seem to ever prevail which leaves two possibilities (1) people actually like to queue (and have withdrawals if they don't)!! or (2) people are mad!
I'm not sure where I sit between those possibilities but I just like to get a decent spot and socialise with other queuers- any competition to be first in the door I'll leave to others because it is (as you have inferred) completely pointless!!
Im aware that people act different in their approach to the band and the music. The ting is that the guys in the band has no idea of who you are and cannot know if you are harmless or have other intentions. Thats all. Im not talking you dwn for queuing up. I have done that myself:-)
There is a difference between stalking and being excited!
That is pretty much all I wanted to point out - and let me tell you it's a pretty big difference!!
I (along with the other queuers I know) just don't want to be tarred with same brush as those people who seek personal access to the guys and have as you call it "other intentions" - that is not cool.
Fleur have you actually taken it to the spending the night level? I don't recall that you have but I could be wrong.
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Nope never done that (and never would) - I value my sleep too highly !!
Ah, see!! Then you and I, my friend, do not fall into this whole other category. There is a very real difference.
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