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Post by briskx on Aug 3, 2008 19:34:06 GMT -5
Yo all i cant believe blind melon are playing my country - England. My age was only in the single figures when these guys were around with shannon so im eagerly awaiting the show Now, i have always been a big fan of the guys, Shannon and Glen imparticular. But I would love to meet the guys or even just one of them. Such a fantastic band! I wouldn't really post this usually if it was big arena shit but its just a very small venue they are playing here, must only be a few hundred people, so i wondered if there is a chance of meeting them before hand or stick around after the show :S thanks for any help melonheads and see any of you at the london show peace Ed
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Post by twiztid_3 on Aug 3, 2008 20:09:36 GMT -5
well... i've been around a long time and have seen many many many live bands, and met quite a number of live bands. But i honestly say that the guys in Blind Melon are probably one of THE most approachable band members ever. And 5 seconds with them and you will already catch that vibe from them.
So.. especially if its a small venue, you should have no problem (depending on their itenerary of course).
good luck, and enjoy!
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Post by mygalaxie on Aug 3, 2008 21:47:29 GMT -5
if it's a small place i'm sure that they will do what ever is possible to talk to the fans after the show they are really amazing people and amazing isn't even the word to use to describe how they are with their fans. i personally have seen them out after a show for up to an hour . i think your possibilities of meeting the whole band are pretty high. especially since will be their first time playing in England with travis. have a grate time. how exciting is a first show i know i couldn't wait for mine. you must come back and update us with as many details as possible after.
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Post by *Sonya* on Aug 4, 2008 7:54:16 GMT -5
Lately they have been signing autographs at the merchandise table after the show so it's really easy to go up and say hello. Hopefully they'll do that at your show. If they don't, you could probably catch them outside before or after.
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Post by Ryan on Aug 4, 2008 8:18:20 GMT -5
I would bet that you get to meet them. Show up early and stay late!
When I have met them before a show, there is usually much more time to talk with them, and there aren't tons of people gathering around. But after the show, there are plenty of people asking for an autograph or to take photos (which they are very cool about). It's like when they roll into town they are just regular joes that happen to be on a tourbus, but when they roll out of any given town, they are definitely full-fledged rock stars! That's one thing I love about Blind Melon. They are totally down-to-earth, regular folk. . . but at the same time, they are amazing musicians who are truly rock stars!
I would also advise that you have a couple of suggestions of a good place to grab a bite to eat. There were several occassions where they would ask me, "Hey, do you know where to get something to eat around here?" It's good information to have ready. . .
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Post by Barbara on Aug 4, 2008 8:38:26 GMT -5
Show up early and stay late! Simple and best advice in my opinion! #thumb# If you do that, you'll meet them for sure.
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Post by briskx on Aug 4, 2008 11:07:17 GMT -5
wow awesome thanks
yeah i dont really want anything signed, maybe a photo. Just really want a chat or say hi, rather than watching them sign something.
But i wouldn't mind getting glen's stick signed if i got one hahah
god i cant wait, blind melon in such a small venue, dont need to worry about getting front row!
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Post by jibber4568 on Aug 4, 2008 18:24:01 GMT -5
dont need to worry about getting front row! You will have to beat me there first bud
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Post by briskx on Aug 5, 2008 9:00:37 GMT -5
dont need to worry about getting front row! You will have to beat me there first bud i think there will be room for the both of us somehow I'll be going in a pearl jam shirt, but will replace with my blind melon one ;p By the way, anyone got photos of the merch and are there any 2008 shows out i.e bootlegs?
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Post by melonhead1784 on Aug 5, 2008 9:59:06 GMT -5
1st to arrive last to leave=99.9 % chance of meeting Blind Melon!
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Post by Miss Vicky M'elonhead on Aug 8, 2008 3:02:09 GMT -5
or ya could check also if they might do some meet&greets over there, like they did here in the U.S at those FYE stores...how exiting for you though! man i wish i could see them again....im itching for another freaking show!! need my melon fix...
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Post by Dawn B. on Aug 9, 2008 1:48:46 GMT -5
1st to arrive last to leave=99.9 % chance of meeting Blind Melon! that worked for me and my son, willy. really terrific guys, even in the 100+ degree heat. of course, NOW I have lots of questions to ask Rogers. At the time, I couldn't think of anything pertinent. I played it so very cool, but my mind went completely blank. =p I hope Glen was OK after the OKC Bricktown Live show, he really looked like he didn't feel very good when he went off to find a working pen, and it was horribly hot in there. On a side note, I will try to explain why it was such a "big deal" for me to meet the band. My husband and son said "they're just people" which is true, friendly and approachable. But for me, it's more than that. I think the reaction largely depends on what level you appreciate their music. For me, listening to a CD can bring me to another place, a different state of mind (depending on the song) just as easily as any drug might have done in the past. But in concert, their music reaches me in a more intimate way, as I feel the drums pounding and making my feet move, the bass line thumping and making my hips sway, Chris and Rogers playing their frets like the back of my spine as their guitars rip the night. It's an amazing thing to have anyone touch your life on that level, but a truly strange thing to have it happen to you from people you really don't know. To look in the eyes of someone who's creating feelings and emotions in me without even touching me, gives them a lot of power over me, even for just that moment in my life. Their music offers me a release and a relief, overwhelming joy and bittersweet feelings, and then I meet them and they are just regular guys, with families and lives that I know little to nothing about. Instant intimacy between strangers. Anyhow, for me, THAT'S what the big deal was. I've probably said too much. With luck, none of the robots will read this.
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Post by briskx on Aug 9, 2008 13:03:01 GMT -5
1st to arrive last to leave=99.9 % chance of meeting Blind Melon! that worked for me and my son, willy. really terrific guys, even in the 100+ degree heat. of course, NOW I have lots of questions to ask Rogers. At the time, I couldn't think of anything pertinent. I played it so very cool, but my mind went completely blank. =p I hope Glen was OK after the OKC Bricktown Live show, he really looked like he didn't feel very good when he went off to find a working pen, and it was horribly hot in there. On a side note, I will try to explain why it was such a "big deal" for me to meet the band. My husband and son said "they're just people" which is true, friendly and approachable. But for me, it's more than that. I think the reaction largely depends on what level you appreciate their music. For me, listening to a CD can bring me to another place, a different state of mind (depending on the song) just as easily as any drug might have done in the past. But in concert, their music reaches me in a more intimate way, as I feel the drums pounding and making my feet move, the bass line thumping and making my hips sway, Chris and Rogers playing their frets like the back of my spine as their guitars rip the night. It's an amazing thing to have anyone touch your life on that level, but a truly strange thing to have it happen to you from people you really don't know. To look in the eyes of someone who's creating feelings and emotions in me without even touching me, gives them a lot of power over me, even for just that moment in my life. Their music offers me a release and a relief, overwhelming joy and bittersweet feelings, and then I meet them and they are just regular guys, with families and lives that I know little to nothing about. Instant intimacy between strangers. Anyhow, for me, THAT'S what the big deal was. I've probably said too much. With luck, none of the robots will read this. very cool would you share how you met them?
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Post by Dawn B. on Aug 9, 2008 14:17:37 GMT -5
My son and i were standing outside the venue waiting for them to open the doors. First I saw Chris Thorn walk out, but he looked like he needed to be somewhere, very determined so I didn't say anything but I pointed him out to my son (who is 13 yrs old). A little while later, Rogers came out and I said "Rogers?!" and he came over. After chatting inanely for a few mins, I asked him to sign my CD and "For My Friends" Flyer, which he did, and then he said, "Well there's Brad, he can sign this too" so Brad came over and we met him as well. Then they both took off too, in the same direction as Chris. They didn't come back the same way. During the concert they all smiled at us a couple of times, we were right up by the front of the stage, and Brad handed a kazoo directly to Willy, instead of tossing it, as they did with the rest of them. Chris would often put his foot up on the edge of the stage in front of Willy and play right in front of him, that was pretty darn cool. I know Rogers was doing the same from time to time on the other side of the stage, and got a shot or two of that also. After the concert, I was getting ready to go and a blonde woman stopped me and said in my ear "are you heading back to Tulsa already? Aren't you going to stay and meet the band?" and I said, "well, sure I will!" and as I turned to follow her, Chris Thorn came walking up and we met him first, and he signed my son's poster "To Willy" and passed it down at the merch table to the rest of the guys. Then Brad was there and he talked to Willy for a sec, I told him my funny story about how I knew I would meet the band that night because I had neglected to wear make-up or make much effort with my hair, and told him about my son's cello playing and he gave him some advice about sticking with it and practicing cause they were his age when they started playing. I got a picture with brad, but my phone camera was being difficult and wouldn't take the pic, and then took a really really dark one. Brad got stuck standing there kind of doing his best to smile for a minute or two, it was funny. Then I moved down the table and met Rogers (Glenn took off to go find a working pen), shook his hand and he asked me if I enjoyed the show, which of course, I DID! Wish I had gotten a pic of me with Rogers too, maybe if they ever come through town again, I will. Or the whole band would be even better. All in all, it was pretty awesome. They signed my CD, my big poster, and my little flyer (I felt very greedy but they were great about it). All (except the CD and the pen they used) are now framed
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Post by Meredith on Aug 9, 2008 15:09:27 GMT -5
What a great story!
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