jasonhigdon
The Pusher
Rock out with yer thaing out!
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Post by jasonhigdon on Oct 21, 2007 21:58:25 GMT -5
Awesome stories and pics everyone...hopefully I can share some soon...when they come to CANADA!
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Post by rsc0001 on Oct 21, 2007 23:21:26 GMT -5
Mouthful Of Cavities
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Sugardaddy
The Pusher
Whoever controls the media, controls the mind. JIM MORRISON
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Post by Sugardaddy on Oct 22, 2007 0:13:37 GMT -5
I am so happy about my first Blind Melon show, that I really don't know how to put the experience into words. I met so many amazing people, not to mention the band. It was an emotional roller coaster for me. Seeing the band for the first time and having it be with Travis as the lead singer rather than Shannon was a weird thought. However, it was absolutely amazing!!! Travis even said himself that "no one can replace Shannon, not me, not anyone" and that he is only doing it so that the band can go on and so the music gets to the masses. I just want to let everyone know that I am crying while typing. ha ha
It is so neat to know that everyone in a room feels the same way about a band as you do. It was surreal to see the band that helped me, through their lyrics and music, through some difficult moments in my life. The fact that I received a ticket in the mail that said Blind Melon was just awesome to say the least. I am also sorry that this message is incoherent at times, but I have alot of emotion flowing through me.
I also want to thank the band for being so patient and accomodating. You guys are not only amazing musicians, but you are amazing human beings as well!!
I guess that I will close by saying that I love all of you on this board and I look forward to future rendezvous' in the melonpatch.
ONE LOVE ONE PEOPLE ONE WORLD
Dylan
p.s. listened to Nico on the car ride home, and I think that seeing the band live has enhanced the goosebump level when listening to the CD. I cannot wait for Blind Melon show #2!!!! Peace
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yakmusic
Porcupine
Very Limited Copies of Twenty Stories Below available! Found a small stash back in New Zealand!
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Post by yakmusic on Oct 22, 2007 3:47:31 GMT -5
Thank you for all the stories! Thanks to Gabbee (I'm happy to hear you made the show!) and Meredith too! Well said at the end too Dylan! MELON FOREVER!!
God I hope the boys make it down under one day!
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Post by rsc0001 on Oct 22, 2007 9:30:01 GMT -5
Time what a great version they did.
Soak The Sin
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Post by rsc0001 on Oct 22, 2007 10:28:13 GMT -5
Nel Hoon talking
this is the last of my vids from this show.
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Crystal
Porcupine
See everything from the inside out...
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Post by Crystal on Oct 22, 2007 13:58:17 GMT -5
These stories and pics are soo awesome! I'm so jealous, yet excited for you guys! I'm still working on getting them booked around here. The venue folks finally checked out the new stuff and said they loved it! I'm keeping my fingers crossed
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Post by Barbara on Oct 22, 2007 15:14:13 GMT -5
Reading all this got me SO FREAKING EXCITED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't wait to be there!!!!! GUYS, PLEASE ANNOUNCE THE NEW DATES SOON!!!!!!!!!!! Or some of european melons won't be able to make it! Including me, if the dates will be announced in the last second! And you know WE JUST CAN'T MISS THIS!!! Gabby, I can't believe CT knew about our motorhome plans!!! So cool! But it seems like we won't rent a motorhome cause not enough people are comming. And Vince doesn't know if he'll make it cause the dates are still not announced So again, if any of the band members are reading this - PLEASE ANNOUNCE THEM ASAP! AnyHOON, we'll rent a car and sleep wherever so not much changes. Just announce the dates already! (have I already asked that? ) Ahhhhh, I've been trying to keep cool so far but it seems like it all just exploded now #smiliecrazy# Thanks for sharing everyone! I'm so happy for you! #smileyhug# I can't fuckin' wait.
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Post by Ryan on Oct 22, 2007 21:35:11 GMT -5
Meredith, Gabbee, Karen, 3arman, rsc, Dylan, Thank you SO much for sharing your stories, pictures and videos. It sounds like an absolutely amazing night! Meredith, I am so happy that you got to meet so many melons, and that you got to meet the band. I could feel your excitement as I read your story. You wrote an excellent review! Gabbee, I think your situation might have just made the whole evening even better. Of course, I wouldn't have tried to tell you that while you were at the airport, but I know the whole day was anticipation that finally let loose! Your story has something magical about it. Almost as if everyone's love and focus on you getting there maybe helped out a little. I love the bathroom and feet picture. Pure brilliance! ! ! ! RSC, your videos are great! Thank you so much for sharing them with us. I loved the photo of you and your wife with Nel. That is so cool! Dylan, I think there are many people that are going to experience their first Blind Melon concert like you did. I will be one of them (when they finally make it out West). I can only imagine that I will feel some of the same feelings. Thanks for sharing your review of the show! All of these stories, pics, videos are just making it more difficult for me to remain patient. Hey band m e m b e r s , when you make it to Colorado, I will be the fan in the audience with a nervous twitch!
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Post by Gabbee on Oct 22, 2007 23:02:54 GMT -5
Gabbee, I think your situation might have just made the whole evening even better. Of course, I wouldn't have tried to tell you that while you were at the airport, but I know the whole day was anticipation that finally let loose! Your story has something magical about it. Almost as if everyone's love and focus on you getting there maybe helped out a little. I love the bathroom and feet picture. Pure brilliance! ! ! ! Yes!!! I'm sure everyones positive thoughts being sent my way helped A LOT!!!! When I arrived in Pittsburgh and found out my phone was gone I was ready to turn around and go back home... I thought "what's next, am I going to get run over in front of the club when I get there?" Of course it was a stupid thought, didnt even need to talk myself out of it and as soon as I entered the cab I felt calm and relaxed. I also do think it almost made the evening more magical but I will make sure I get in 10 hrs in advance for the next show Thank you all that sent good vibes my way btw, it is much appreciated! And here are some more pictures, thanks Karen for taking some of these and sending them to me Rogers looks like donald duck here And I will post Travis's as soon as I get it... Cant wait to see it!
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jdmelonman
New Life
with a song inside it's never cold outside
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Post by jdmelonman on Oct 23, 2007 13:25:32 GMT -5
That was just beautiful. I'm sitting here on the furthest edge of the west coast and I just can't tell you how happy I am for all of you. Gabbee, your writing was incredible; I was there with you all day. I can remember the same anticipation when I saw my second BM show in 93. We drove over three hours after work, just made the show, rocked our asses off, visited with the boys, and drove three hours home. Took a small nap and went to work setting off explosives to control avalanches at a ski area. Best 24 hours of my life, until my kids were born. ;D Anyways, thank you so much for this forum. My life feels so much richer now that I am connected to the BM community. I think we all have such a strong connection to them that only we can understand each other. Keep up the love. And I just wanted to add how great the new songs are. The end of "Last Laugh" is awesome, vintage Melon.
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Post by Barbara on Oct 23, 2007 13:34:32 GMT -5
Awwwwwwww, Gabby, I love the pics!!!!!!!!!! #smileyhug# Hey band m e m b e r s , when you make it to Colorado, I will be the fan in the audience with a nervous twitch! And I'll be the one who'll pass out please wake me up right away, I don't want to miss a second of a Blind Melon show!
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Post by *Sonya* on Oct 23, 2007 14:05:46 GMT -5
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Post by Karen on Oct 23, 2007 14:36:38 GMT -5
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Post by Gabbee on Oct 23, 2007 14:40:43 GMT -5
Awwwwwwww the smooch pics are soooo adorable!!! And I love the concert ones too, Im snatching them ok? Thanks!
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