passed on a chance to meet Jeff

colors blend

Ever wonder what you would do given the chance to meet a member of the band? I had my opportunity to meet Jeff before the RNDM show in Chicago. Several hours before the show I almost walked right into him by the Double Door. I paused for a second and decided to let the man be. Probably the right thing to do, but kicked myself the rest of the night.

BTW...RNDM puts on a great show!

hedonist

There's much to be said for leaving someone be. Good on ya.

Last year we ate lunch right next to Sir Paul and his wife. For two hours I was insanely giddy inside but he was there for lunch too. No way we could intrude on that, on him.

That said, some seem more approachable, even if just to say "thanks".

Mignelli14

I think there's a difference between stopping them to shake their hand and tell them what their work/performances mean to you and that you're thankful for it than to stop them and ask for pictures, to sign stuff, to call your friends and let them talk to him, and totally impose yourself in their privacy. If you can keep it to a quick few things to say that's the best. One famous person I met (Jeremy Roenick) actually prolonged our conversation himself which was amazing. But I think most of the time short and sweet is the way to go.

hsohi

Depends on the person. Patrick Ewing doesn't mind to be talked to or sign something.

callen

colors blend said:

Ever wonder what you would do given the chance to meet a member of the band? I had my opportunity to meet Jeff before the RNDM show in Chicago. Several hours before the show I almost walked right into him by the Double Door. I paused for a second and decided to let the man be. Probably the right thing to do, but kicked myself the rest of the night.

BTW...RNDM puts on a great show!

Saw Jeff and his parents and gave him thumbs up and let him be. Only regret was not quickly thanking his parents.

callen

hedonist said:

There's much to be said for leaving someone be. Good on ya.

Last year we ate lunch right next to Sir Paul and his wife. For two hours I was insanely giddy inside but he was there for lunch too. No way we could intrude on that, on him.

That said, some seem more approachable, even if just to say "thanks".

Good move. Learned when people are eating they really don't want to be bothered. Yeah lame but disturbed Troy Aikman while he was eating. He asked me to come back after he was done. Wasn't smiling. Ha.

buck502000

I walked into my gym and Rory MciIIroy was working out - I didn't bother him. He proceeded to miss the cut at the Irish open.

High Fidelity 2000

If you almost run into him at a venue where he is going to be playing, I'd say that's the perfect time to stop him and say hi. If he's sitting across a restaurant eating dinner with someone, that is not as ideal of a time to walk up and say hi. You missed your chance, man!

I met Jeff after a Three Fish show in the 90s. He came out after the show and talked to everyone who was still in the bar (small show, not a lot of people, only a handful after the show was over). Very cool. Also met Stone that night who just happened to be in the audience seeing his friend play. This was in Santa Fe and I think Stone was producing albums at a studio somewhere in Santa Fe around that time.

buck502000

Jeff is cool -

weddingparade

i'm done with waiting for anyone after a show. i did it once many years ago and said never again. passed stone on the street in seattle and gave him a nod, saw jeff in the hotel lobby in newfie land and gave him a nod and said thanks. don't need no autographs or pictures no more.

Never wanted to be no pop singer,
Never wanted to write no pop songs.
Never had no weird hair to get my songs over.
Never wanted to hang out after the show.
Pop singer (writing) of pop songs.

Never wanted to have my picture taken.
Now, who would want to look into these eyes?
Just want to make it real - good, bad or indifferent.
That's the way that I live and that's the way that I'll die (As a)

josevolution

I met Stone long time ago really nice guy ..

maynardsux

Mignelli14 said:

I think there's a difference between stopping them to shake their hand and tell them what their work/performances mean to you and that you're thankful for it than to stop them and ask for pictures, to sign stuff, to call your friends and let them talk to him, and totally impose yourself in their privacy. If you can keep it to a quick few things to say that's the best. One famous person I met (Jeremy Roenick) actually prolonged our conversation himself which was amazing. But I think most of the time short and sweet is the way to go.

This comment made me laugh about Roenick....A friend and I met him years ago following a morning practice and he actually made his wife wait in the car so he could talk longer with us....great guy

halv

I think you did the right thing. About 10 years ago in Seattle, the day after their benefit show at the Paramount with Hearts, POTUSA, etc, I saw Jeff at a shopping mall. We were waiting for a shoe store to open and Jeff walked up with a bag looking like he was going to return some shoes. It was just my wife and I and Jeff was about 20 feet away. My first instinct was to say hi or talk about the previous nights show but I decided to keep quiet. It felt right. It really must be annoying having to talk to people constantly when you just want to run an errand.

mcgruff10

I talked to Jeff after a three fish show back in 96/97/98 (?) at wetlands. We drank beers together and talked for about 15 minutes. Seriously one of the nicest guys ever.
Having said that I think you made the right move op.

cp3iverson

Passed on bugging Eddie once in 98. Sat directly in front of me for about twenty minutes. That was tough. The guy was really locked in and enjoying himself tho

I would never ask for an autograph in person to a celebrity. Seems lame to me. I shake hands and thank people. Thats it.

know1

I did the same thing when I saw Stone the next day after a show a few years ago. I have no desire to get anyone's autograph.

SmallestOceans

I don't know if i'd ever want to meet the band honestly. I'm not the the type to wait around after a show or do VIP backstage passes. I'm dedicated to the band, but wouldn't call it an obsession.
I feel like I already know them somewhat through the music they make. The spiritual connection, live experience, and friends is enough for me. Would I like to say thank you to Mike and jam with the guys... Hell fuckin' yeah!!!

dankind

I've met a lot of famous people just through casual happenstance (sitting at the same bar with them, living in the same building, waiting in line for a bagel, pushing our kids on a swing, etc.). The only famous person I made an awkward point of shaking hands with and thanking profusely was Theo Epstein in the late fall of 2004. I just couldn't keep my cool (not that I have much to begin with).

100 Pacer

From my experience, each of the band members has been warm & friendly when approached in a respectful and courteous manner. Actually, I'd go so far as to say in an environment like the '12 Missoula meet-and-greet you could see slight trepidation on the guys' faces while on stage preparing to engage with the crowd yet as soon as the interactions began the guys were so relaxed as the crowd was calm and passive in their approach.

It's funny. I remember walking into a skate shop with a friend and it was literally empty except for the couple paying at the register who just happened to be the bass player from SUM 41 and his girlfriend. He turned around when he heard us walking in, looked us up and down and literally rolled his eyes and clearly was annoyed as he said something under his breath. I took it to mean he actually thought we were going to approach him and/or bother him for something. We couldn't care less but I did make a point, having noticed his reaction, to grab the 1st thing off the rack and walk right up to the register behind him as if to pay. He hurried to collect his things and walk away but not before I took a lil' dig while he was still withing listening distance and asked the store employee behind the counter "do you guys have the latest Green Day CD?"

hedonist

100 Pacer said:

From my experience, each of the band members has been warm & friendly when approached in a respectful and courteous manner. Actually, I'd go so far as to say in an environment like the '12 Missoula meet-and-greet you could see slight trepidation on the guys' faces while on stage preparing to engage with the crowd yet as soon as the interactions began the guys were so relaxed as the crowd was calm and passive in their approach.

It's funny. I remember walking into a skate shop with a friend and it was literally empty except for the couple paying at the register who just happened to be the bass player from SUM 41 and his girlfriend. He turned around when he heard us walking in, looked us up and down and literally rolled his eyes and clearly was annoyed as he said something under his breath. I took it to mean he actually thought we were going to approach him and/or bother him for something. We couldn't care less but I did make a point, having noticed his reaction, to grab the 1st thing off the rack and walk right up to the register behind him as if to pay. He hurried to collect his things and walk away but not before I took a lil' dig while he was still withing listening distance and asked the store employee behind the counter "do you guys have the latest Green Day CD?"

The skate shop story is hilarious. Well done.

coachchris

My favorite story is still the one of a fan leaving Ed be on an elevator ride with Olivia where she pressed all the buttons :-)

PJSiren

I waited after a show outside for Jonny Lang...he was so sweet and genuine, like telling him how amazing his show was and complimenting him was a novel idea to him, he blushed and was so shy it was the most adorable thing ever, really....he signed my poster....but I've never waited for anyone else, never passed anyone by chance either....but I've done meet and greets.

However, at the big Kentucky State fair, my grandma was walking through where the animals were to get cash from an ATM while my cousin and I were at the concert and she walked right passed a very drunk and red faced William Shatner with a young pretty girl on his arm...when she told me she had passed him, I told her she should have told him that her granddaughter loves him!

jmug23

I've run into Tom Delong from Blink 182 a few times in my neighborhood and he couldn't have been nicer. He was shopping at the trader joes with his kids and i simply said I enjoyed his music while he was passing. He stopped to shake my hand and ask my name. He said thank you many times and said he really appreciated hearing that. Nice guy.

october22

I met Stone once at a store I was working at. Great dude.

I also smoked cigarettes (even though I don't smoke) and got wasted with Kiefer Sutherland and Tre from Greenday. That was fun (and frightening).

thebuilder

met stone outside of a hank williams choir show at the showbox, shook his hand and said thanks for the music. shook jeffs hand and said thanks for his music and politcal activness just before the 2012 missoula show when he was stumping (?) for john tester.. both were very nice to shake my hand and say hello, wouldn't/couldn't ask for more.