madison Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 From Sanctuary:DATE: Nov. 6, 2006SOURCE: Sanctuary GroupTITLE: TONIGHT’S GUNS N' ROSES SHOW IN PORTLAND, MAINE IS CANCELLED Tonight's show at the Cumberland County Civic Center has been cancelled due to limitations imposed by local fire marshals. A band spokesperson commented, "Axl and the band are very unhappy about not being able to play for the fans in Portland but have been advised after several meetings with local fire marshals Nelson Collins and Bob Cadigan that they have made it impossible for the band to perform their show to the usual high standards that their fans deserve. More importantly, we have been informed that officials intend to enforce rules and regulations that should not and do not apply in this venue. Our production manager and crew have been in this building with Clay Aiken and Green Day and none of the restrictions imposed on Guns N’ Roses were experienced by those artists. It is our opinion that they are going out of their way to target and single out Guns N' Roses and the band's loyal fans. Following consultation with the band's manager, agent and promoter, it was felt that it was best to cancel the show. It is a regrettable decision, particularly at this late notice, but it is of paramount importance that our fans have the best experience possible without being harassed and threatened. "We look forward to continuing the tour in Worcester on Wednesday."**PLEASE NOTE THAT TICKETS CAN BE EXCHANGED AT THE DCU CENTER SHOW IN WORCESTER, MASS THIS WEDNESDAY NIGHT – NOVEMBER 8TH. TICKETS WILL BE EXCHANGED FOR BEST AVAILABLE LOCATIONS AT THE DCU CENTER.If you are unable to attend the Worcester show, refunds will be available at point of purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjackette13 Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 nonsense... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrealer Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 That makes me feel a lot better for next week!Thanks madisson! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voxy Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 yea right... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick85 Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 In other words.....Axls pissed, so goodnight all!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rd Wheel Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 It's never GNR's fault Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratus Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 Somebody closer call them and ask their input, please. More information at the website: http://www.maine.gov/dps/fmo/personnel.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussie_axl Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 since theres refunds and so on, plus they get the chance to still see gnr, i don't see this as a huge drama. they still could of played the show in my books, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackamo! Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 I don't get it. Was there a fire? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpUd_Jr Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 It is our opinion that they are going out of their way to target and single out Guns N' Roses and the band's loyal fans. What?! Are they serious? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenstixx Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 I saw the same scrap happen to eminem, the man keeping one of the greatest rock bands of all time from delivering their music. I' just glad I got tosee them on 11-02-06. Hopefully the fans can trade in their tickets at the next show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dead Flower Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 Fire Marshals! I knew it was them! Even when it was the bears, I knew it was them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welcome to the Jungle Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 its a shame that tonights show was canned but hopefully they can rebound on Wednesday night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratus Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 It's never GNR's fault Maybe not, but it was a management fault. The stupid in charge should be fired and they need to hire somebody able to beside other stuff call and visit each venue in advance (during the tour!) and check a long list of things. It looks like there are a lot of amateurs there. Soundboard problems, problems with the fire dept. in the day of the show, this is a joke. The good guys on the GNR 'family' needs better assistants, IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
da_pope Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 (edited) Haha, what a joke.I'm pretty sure the fans would much rather see a show "not up to the high GN'R standards" (a.k.a. without Pyro) then no show show at all and those "extra rules" seem to go hand in hand with the rumours that they weren't allowed to bring booze on stage.Ya your fucking cool Axl. Whiney little bitch. You sir, are a DOUBLE TALKIN' JIVE MOTHERFUCKER. Edited November 7, 2006 by da_pope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussie_axl Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 Haha, what a joke.I'm pretty sure the fans would much rather see a show "not up to the high GN'R standards" i.e. without Pyro then no show show at all and those "extra rules" seem to go hand in hand with the rumours that they weren't allowed to bring booze on stage.Ya your fucking cool Axl. Whiney little bitch. You sir, are a DOUBLE TALKIN' JIVE MOTHERFUCKER. i agree that the fans would rather see a show without pyro and shit, then no show at all, when it comes down to it, axl didn't feel like going on stage, gnr camp just word it good, so it looks like gnr are doing it for the fans pff lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratus Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 da_pope, i'm pretty sure that the fans would love a semi-accoustic set. I bet that the fire marshalls would allow two keyboards and maybe three electric guitars. No pyros, entire AFD, some Lies and UYI, no new songs and a huge apologies for the fans there from the start for not being able to do the full set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welcome to the Jungle Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 (edited) dude quit the axl bashing i mean give it up(that comment is 2 words da_pope) Edited November 7, 2006 by Welcome to the Jungle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Lahey Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 This is so Spinal Tap... GnR can't rock without having their pyro? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
final_touches Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 (edited) IMO the fire regulations stuff is a lame excuse. I think the real reason is that the management realized that only few tickets were sold, today and in Worcester. So they wanted to put the two crowds together. So they have to perform only once. Of course that's not very nice and it sucks major donkey balls for the people who planed to attend the show tonight. But I'm kinda reliefed because I already had the apprehension that the whole tour was off and we would have to wait until 2008 before Axl would make his next public appearance and tell someone that he is planing to release Chinese Democracy in the spring of 2009 Edited November 7, 2006 by final_touches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratus Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 This is so Spinal Tap... GnR can't rock without having their pyro?In Europe yes, in USA not as it seems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rd Wheel Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 (edited) It's never GNR's fault Maybe not, but it was a management fault. The stupid in charge should be fired and they need to hire somebody able to beside other stuff call and visit each venue in advance (during the tour!) and check a long list of things. It looks like there are a lot of amateurs there. Soundboard problems, problems with the fire dept. in the day of the show, this is a joke. The good guys on the GNR 'family' needs better assistants, IMHO.I was being sarcastic...I love how every press release that deals with some negative happening always ends up with GNR/Merck/Axl/and now Sanctuary attacking and putting all the blame onto someone else....in their eyes it's never their fault and everyone is trying to single them out.no wonder Axl still plays "Out Ta get Me"...cause he still thinks the fire marshals, buckethead, slash/duff, and the whatever "stopped" him from doing Vancouver/Philly are out to get him.edit: I forgot that the "lame-ass security" is out to get him too, along with his neighbor that he attacked and the Swedish(?) police Edited November 7, 2006 by 3rd Wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Takeshi Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 I'm surprised that they didn't follow mel gibsons lead and blame the jews. There isn't any reason that they couldn't have gone ahead with the show without the pyros. The fans are coming to hear the music and they aren't going to be disappointed if there are no pyros. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tippin Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 Yeah.....Sounds like bullshit to me......Whatever though.....When they announce the release date at MSG, all will be forgotten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Lahey Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 GnR=Great White? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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