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So I hope not to come across as neurotic or melodramatic but I want to know if I am the only one who feels somewhat depressed after seeing Guns this tour. 

I bought tickets in June for the Houston show and it seemed like 8/5 would never arrive. As the date for the show neared, I made a few personal appointments that fell after 8/5. When I wrote the appointments on my calendar I remember looking at August 5 and I had this feeling of B.C., A.C...almost biblical - Before Concert, After Concert. 

Before August 5, there was all this anticipation and fantasy of what the show would be like, how I would feel to finally be witnessing GN'R in the flesh after decades of wishful hoping. It was always there in the back of my mind. I went to great effort to find exactly what I wanted to wear for that night. I had everything planned. Then the day finally came. 

The show was unbelievable. It has been one of the best highlights of this year. I had a great time except that my husband missed  his favorite GNR song, Better. He chose to escort me to the bathroom when it started and I felt bad that he was waiting near concessions when they were playing it. I still feel bad because I suspect if they come through Texas again Better won't be on the set list. 

Well fast forward to A.C. Of course I feel privileged to have seen 3 out of 5 originals and I have my memories and all but I dunno, I also feel a little depressed. I want more, more, more!!!!! It's not like my daily life is being affected but this feeling I have is in the back of my mind.

The months of anticipation go back about a year when I found out the group was probably reuniting. At the time, even though I knew it would be some time before a tour was announced, I also knew that I would be there with bells on whenever it happened. 

Well now it's over. And I'm back doing the life thing with no GN'R concert to look forward to.

Does anyone else feel like I do or am I being weird? 

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Of course you're not being weird.

That's exactly what this forum and Periscope are for!

Keep living the GnFnR dream on these pages.  I have a feeling that we are all going to be seeing and hearing a lot more from these guys!

WHAT A SUMMER!

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The good news is they seem to be getting along, shows are starting on time and they seem happy. So now after my 3 shows I went to are over I am feeling good about new music (hopefully) and an arena tour in the future. 

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It's the day after Christmas. Lots of great memories! But yea, the anticipation is as fun as the actual event (which was amazing for me in Orlando!). Hopefully they will be back again. This tour has been such a success, I don't doubt more runs, probably with a few wrinkles thrown in. Then we can look forward to Christmas again 

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yep, "concert depression" over here as well. 

I went to the KC show and when I 1st bought tickets, I sort of joked that "well it's only the 3rd show of the tour, surely it wouldn't have blown up in everyone's faces at that point" but now I wish I'd had one a little futher into the tour. It was kickass and seriously the best night of my life (outside,, you know, having my kids and stuff :awesomeface:) but they've just gotten better and better and I've love to see them now. Right after it was over I was like "ok, let's swing for a TX show" but that didn't happen. So now I'm just living vicariously through everyone else and hope they do another US tour at some point. 

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8 hours ago, Tiffani said:

So I hope not to come across as neurotic or melodramatic but I want to know if I am the only one who feels somewhat depressed after seeing Guns this tour. 

I bought tickets in June for the Houston show and it seemed like 8/5 would never arrive. As the date for the show neared, I made a few personal appointments that fell after 8/5. When I wrote the appointments on my calendar I remember looking at August 5 and I had this feeling of B.C., A.C...almost biblical - Before Concert, After Concert. 

Before August 5, there was all this anticipation and fantasy of what the show would be like, how I would feel to finally be witnessing GN'R in the flesh after decades of wishful hoping. It was always there in the back of my mind. I went to great effort to find exactly what I wanted to wear for that night. I had everything planned. Then the day finally came. 

The show was unbelievable. It has been one of the best highlights of this year. I had a great time except that my husband missed  his favorite GNR song, Better. He chose to escort me to the bathroom when it started and I felt bad that he was waiting near concessions when they were playing it. I still feel bad because I suspect if they come through Texas again Better won't be on the set list. 

Well fast forward to A.C. Of course I feel privileged to have seen 3 out of 5 originals and I have my memories and all but I dunno, I also feel a little depressed. I want more, more, more!!!!! It's not like my daily life is being affected but this feeling I have is in the back of my mind.

The months of anticipation go back about a year when I found out the group was probably reuniting. At the time, even though I knew it would be some time before a tour was announced, I also knew that I would be there with bells on whenever it happened. 

Well now it's over. And I'm back doing the life thing with no GN'R concert to look forward to.

Does anyone else feel like I do or am I being weird? 

:wacko:

I completely understand how you feel, but honestly I've felt invigorated from it all!  It's like something I thought was left in my teen-years and is back decades later.  Granted, I still have two more shows to attend, but even since the one we saw a few weeks ago, I feel like my experience has continued and been enhanced in the way concert-going wasn't decades ago by watching the youtube videos that people shoot and post at each show, checking the setlist and reviews the next day, reading all of the post from people during and after the shows.  I don't know... it's kept me in the whole swing of things.  Like the whole tour is an interactive experience and not just about the one or two or three shows you attend. 

Hell, I'm even looking forward to when they play South America and Europe even though I won't be there, because I'll get to follow along with youtube clips and yadda yadda yadda.  It all feels so fucking great!  

Here's to hoping they put out some new material and make this more than just a reunion tour! :)

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5 hours ago, KURT19 said:

Of course you're not being weird.

That's exactly what this forum and Periscope are for!

Keep living the GnFnR dream on these pages.  I have a feeling that we are all going to be seeing and hearing a lot more from these guys!

WHAT A SUMMER!

I agree. And I think well, I've waited 25 years for a chance  to see them live, so what's another 1.5 years or whatever? However It's almost worse now than in all those hopeful years because I have now tasted the fruit of the rose and it is oh so sweet! Lol. 

Periscope, videos, pictures, fan reviews and show experiences definitely helps for sure! 

 

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5 hours ago, BigD62 said:

The good news is they seem to be getting along, shows are starting on time and they seem happy. So now after my 3 shows I went to are over I am feeling good about new music (hopefully) and an arena tour in the future. 

Out of likes but I'm in total agreement. Thanks! 

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5 hours ago, dustindmnd2 said:

It's the day after Christmas. Lots of great memories! But yea, the anticipation is as fun as the actual event (which was amazing for me in Orlando!). Hopefully they will be back again. This tour has been such a success, I don't doubt more runs, probably with a few wrinkles thrown in. Then we can look forward to Christmas again 

Haha...day after Christmas is a perfect analogy. Santa is getting ready to head back to the North Pole lol. 

@ZoSoRose  Lucky devil! 

@MillionsOfSpiders Catching Axl with AC/DC is something I considered but tha remainder of the tour isn't coming anywhere close to me so naw...but thanks for the suggestion lol...

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3 hours ago, Mandy123 said:

yep, "concert depression" over here as well. 

I went to the KC show and when I 1st bought tickets, I sort of joked that "well it's only the 3rd show of the tour, surely it wouldn't have blown up in everyone's faces at that point" but now I wish I'd had one a little futher into the tour. It was kickass and seriously the best night of my life (outside,, you know, having my kids and stuff :awesomeface:) but they've just gotten better and better and I've love to see them now. Right after it was over I was like "ok, let's swing for a TX show" but that didn't happen. So now I'm just living vicariously through everyone else and hope they do another US tour at some point. 

I am right there with you. Grrrr! Lol. Going to multiple shows was never an option for us this year but I'm thinking about maybe stashing some money away in a GN'R fund for possible upcoming shows. I should have plenty of time to feed the pot lol..

@G-Money That would be great but I've been saying I don't believe we will see them in the US again until 2018 because of the European tour next year. Who knows though, maybe they will sweep through again late next year. Luckily this tour has been great for the band and fans and as far as we know, the 3 have been getting along well, so that definitely leaves some hope on the table for future tours. I just don't believe it will be as soon as when others say. I would love to be wrong about this though lol.

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2 hours ago, AxlCole said:

I completely understand how you feel, but honestly I've felt invigorated from it all!  It's like something I thought was left in my teen-years and is back decades later.  Granted, I still have two more shows to attend, but even since the one we saw a few weeks ago, I feel like my experience has continued and been enhanced in the way concert-going wasn't decades ago by watching the youtube videos that people shoot and post at each show, checking the setlist and reviews the next day, reading all of the post from people during and after the shows.  I don't know... it's kept me in the whole swing of things.  Like the whole tour is an interactive experience and not just about the one or two or three shows you attend. 

Hell, I'm even looking forward to when they play South America and Europe even though I won't be there, because I'll get to follow along with youtube clips and yadda yadda yadda.  It all feels so fucking great!  

Here's to hoping they put out some new material and make this more than just a reunion tour! :)

You are right and I love your outlook. Man, as well as things have been going I can't imagine the guys closing shop on the current incarnation of the band. There is more mystery to come. I'm going to try and adopt your views on this lol. 

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When I saw them in Birmingham 2010, I cried, when I left the concert - I was sure, it was the last time, I would ever see Axl :unsure: After the last concert I saw with them in 2012 in Germany, I felt depressed shortly after I left the stadium - maybe THIS was the last time :huh: This summer I went to New York to see the two concerts. After the first night, I was on cloud seven, simply beyond happy. On night two, I felt depressed before I even left the stadium :mellow:

The thing is, as long as I got tickets to another concert, everything is alright - it's the last concert on my tour, that always bring me down. I know I will be feeling the same next time ;) But there must be a 'next time' - there always is :dance:

 

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I actually thought about starting a very similar topic not too long ago. I saw GnR in KC in June and I was fulfilled for a while. But I don't think it's depression that I'm going through right now but more anxious. I know that they are touring the rest of the states and I'm really happy that the rest of the world gets to the see them. But the selfish side of me is like, "I want more!!" I want this tour to hurry up and get over with just so we can see what happens next. A new record hopefully. But I have a feeling this tour has a long way to go. I will not be surprised if they come back to the states to hit the other markets and possibly an arena tour. 

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13 hours ago, Tiffani said:

So I hope not to come across as neurotic or melodramatic but I want to know if I am the only one who feels somewhat depressed after seeing Guns this tour. 

I bought tickets in June for the Houston show and it seemed like 8/5 would never arrive. As the date for the show neared, I made a few personal appointments that fell after 8/5. When I wrote the appointments on my calendar I remember looking at August 5 and I had this feeling of B.C., A.C...almost biblical - Before Concert, After Concert. 

Before August 5, there was all this anticipation and fantasy of what the show would be like, how I would feel to finally be witnessing GN'R in the flesh after decades of wishful hoping. It was always there in the back of my mind. I went to great effort to find exactly what I wanted to wear for that night. I had everything planned. Then the day finally came. 

The show was unbelievable. It has been one of the best highlights of this year. I had a great time except that my husband missed  his favorite GNR song, Better. He chose to escort me to the bathroom when it started and I felt bad that he was waiting near concessions when they were playing it. I still feel bad because I suspect if they come through Texas again Better won't be on the set list. 

Well fast forward to A.C. Of course I feel privileged to have seen 3 out of 5 originals and I have my memories and all but I dunno, I also feel a little depressed. I want more, more, more!!!!! It's not like my daily life is being affected but this feeling I have is in the back of my mind.

The months of anticipation go back about a year when I found out the group was probably reuniting. At the time, even though I knew it would be some time before a tour was announced, I also knew that I would be there with bells on whenever it happened. 

Well now it's over. And I'm back doing the life thing with no GN'R concert to look forward to.

Does anyone else feel like I do or am I being weird? 

:wacko:

you are not alone. i feel the same way. and even worse cos i had the chance to see them again but couldn't because my baby kitty was very sick :(

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3 hours ago, Hejanne said:

When I saw them in Birmingham 2010, I cried, when I left the concert - I was sure, it was the last time, I would ever see Axl :unsure: After the last concert I saw with them in 2012 in Germany, I felt depressed shortly after I left the stadium - maybe THIS was the last time :huh: This summer I went to New York to see the two concerts. After the first night, I was on cloud seven, simply beyond happy. On night two, I felt depressed before I even left the stadium :mellow:

The thing is, as long as I got tickets to another concert, everything is alright - it's the last concert on my tour, that always bring me down. I know I will be feeling the same next time ;) But there must be a 'next time' - there always is :dance:

 

It's weird because I have seen many bands during my days and I have never experienced this feeling before. What is it about GN'R?? 

I remember seeing The Stones for the first time back in 94/95 on the Voodoo Lounge tour and it was truly like a religious experience for me. I've seen them twice since then but no feeling like this followed. It is strange lol..

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4 hours ago, Carne_asaDA said:

 I'm really happy that the rest of the world gets to the see them. But the selfish side of me is like, "I want more!!" I want this tour to hurry up and get over with just so we can see what happens next. A new record hopefully. But I have a feeling this tour has a long way to go. I will not be surprised if they come back to the states to hit the other markets and possibly an arena tour. 

This right here lol..

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4 hours ago, AxlsFavoriteRose said:

you are not alone. i feel the same way. and even worse cos i had the chance to see them again but couldn't because my baby kitty was very sick :(

Aww man. You mention you had a chance to see them "again." Did you catch a show during this tour or were you referring to a previous tour? And sorry to hear about your kitty. I love little fur babies. Is yours ok now? 

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4 hours ago, Tiffani said:

Aww man. You mention you had a chance to see them "again." Did you catch a show during this tour or were you referring to a previous tour? And sorry to hear about your kitty. I love little fur babies. Is yours ok now? 

we saw them in Vegas this year. it was one of the best nights of my life! kitty is doing better so we're keeping an eye on her. thanks for asking :)

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1 hour ago, Tiffani said:

It's weird because I have seen many bands during my days and I have never experienced this feeling before. What is it about GN'R?? 

I remember seeing The Stones for the first time back in 94/95 on the Voodoo Lounge tour and it was truly like a religious experience for me. I've seen them twice since then but no feeling like this followed. It is strange lol..

I saw the Stones for the first (and only) time on the Voodoo Lounge tour too!  It must have been the summer of 94 because I was with my first wife.  And it was at the same location I just saw Guns (thought apparently they knocked that stadium down so this is a new one in the same location).

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19 hours ago, Tiffani said:

So I hope not to come across as neurotic or melodramatic but I want to know if I am the only one who feels somewhat depressed after seeing Guns this tour. 

I bought tickets in June for the Houston show and it seemed like 8/5 would never arrive. As the date for the show neared, I made a few personal appointments that fell after 8/5. When I wrote the appointments on my calendar I remember looking at August 5 and I had this feeling of B.C., A.C...almost biblical - Before Concert, After Concert. 

Before August 5, there was all this anticipation and fantasy of what the show would be like, how I would feel to finally be witnessing GN'R in the flesh after decades of wishful hoping. It was always there in the back of my mind. I went to great effort to find exactly what I wanted to wear for that night. I had everything planned. Then the day finally came. 

The show was unbelievable. It has been one of the best highlights of this year. I had a great time except that my husband missed  his favorite GNR song, Better. He chose to escort me to the bathroom when it started and I felt bad that he was waiting near concessions when they were playing it. I still feel bad because I suspect if they come through Texas again Better won't be on the set list. 

Well fast forward to A.C. Of course I feel privileged to have seen 3 out of 5 originals and I have my memories and all but I dunno, I also feel a little depressed. I want more, more, more!!!!! It's not like my daily life is being affected but this feeling I have is in the back of my mind.

The months of anticipation go back about a year when I found out the group was probably reuniting. At the time, even though I knew it would be some time before a tour was announced, I also knew that I would be there with bells on whenever it happened. 

Well now it's over. And I'm back doing the life thing with no GN'R concert to look forward to.

Does anyone else feel like I do or am I being weird? 

:wacko:

Weird?? Not at all. ;)  I felt sad during the encore @ Met Life stadium show because it was my 2nd of the tour and last time I would get to see them for a while.  The feeling was so great during these shows,  I felt like a little kid who just didn't want the ride to end.  That is why I look forward to Periscoping so much and coming to the boards.  Not the same as seeing them live, but enjoying it vicariously through others who still have shows to look forward too.  I think I will be even more sad once Sept rolls around.  I at least still have one Axl/DC show to look forward too so I am not done yet (at least as far as seeing Axl is concerned)  I think it's only natural considering us fans waited a long time to see something like this. Not strange at all that we don't want it to end.

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2 hours ago, Tiffani said:

It's weird because I have seen many bands during my days and I have never experienced this feeling before. What is it about GN'R?? 

I remember seeing The Stones for the first time back in 94/95 on the Voodoo Lounge tour and it was truly like a religious experience for me. I've seen them twice since then but no feeling like this followed. It is strange lol..

I think it's called LOVE! I have always and will always love this band and it's members unconditionally...and they like to play hard to get which makes it all the more sweet when you get. Ha kidding...but seriously I feel the same way after seeing them in Toronto already nearly a month ago! PCD (Post Concert Depression) and hope I have the chance to live that same feelings and excitement again in the future of being in the same building with them as they perform. The joy of going to that concert was pure bliss. Easily a highlight in my life. In my case in the months leading up to the concert I was trying not to let myself get too excited so I didn't indulge in months of devoted music listening/youtube watching like I probably would have otherwise. I was just too nervous about jinxing it with any enthusiasm as I would have been devastated had anything been cancelled. Now us fans that have to wait for the next move...it's excruciating for sure (will they, won't they call us back - I mean record some new music). At least we are in a very positive moment in time and they seem to be too so just a little patience. Gosh I ramble when I'm up past my bedtime. 

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Concerts are a surreal experience because very often you are seeing people you idolized when you are younger or even currently in the flesh, in the same place as you playing the songs that mean so much to you.  One of my favorite things ever is to go to concerts, they are a totally unique and amazing experience.

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