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where did you get the video from?

ok guys, new question (didn't want to open a new thread for this)

do you think that next tour, whenever it may be, they'll come to the places they cancelled in the 2007 tour?

front row for the concert was the highlight of my concert experiences. A close second was my backstage experience.

ok, now you gotta tell! how did you get backstage passes? how was it like?

backstage was pretty cool. i would not say it was as great as being front row, but definately cool.

and you do feel 'special' walking around with the passes on your shirt.

i rec'd them from Merck and his assistant. I did not do anything special to get them other than just be nice. Basically i made a comment that if i bought my regular concert seats before others, i should recieve better seats. so he left new tickets and passes at will call for me. so i still did pay to see the show.

there are different classes of backstage passes that allow you access to different parts of the backstage area. the venue security people are generally asses and clueless about who anyone is. i watched bach walk past me onto the stage, and then security closed the doors b/c he was getting ready to go onstage....hello....he was ALREADY on stage. they didn't even know who he was. Security was also bitchin' b/c Axl wanted some specific (but easy to get) menu items.....hello......i'm wearing a pass......obviously some kind of connection to the main act.....duh.

i did talk to robin for a few mintues b/c he was just hanging out back there. I saw axl when he came in, but did not talk to him, didn't even really get close to him, i'm sure he didn't even notice that i was there, he was quicky ushered into some room by a really really big guy!

it was neat seeing everything that is happening back there, the monitors, cables, security etc.

it was a great experience that i'd love to do again. of course i'd like to meet axl sometime, but just being back there, and most importantly, that pass stuck on your shirt......it stops all the venue staff from basically treating you like shit, you get treated like a GUEST.......and that is how we all should be treated at EVERY show regardless if you are in the front row, or the last row, or standing at the urinal during the first few chords of jungle.

the seat upgrade we rec'd......they were much better seats, not stellar, maybe 15-20 rows back on the side section closest to the stage (since it was GA).

that's all i have to offer, i am grateful for the experience, and thankful that someone cared enough to give me the opportunity.

it sounds like a great experience to be where it all happens!

(and to be treated like a guest )

of course i would love to actually be at the concert (as the subject suggests, i have never been to one), im not even dreaming about backstage passes!

thanx for sharing!

front row for the concert was the highlight of my concert experiences. A close second was my backstage experience.

ok, now you gotta tell! how did you get backstage passes? how was it like?

did someone ever got a backstage pass?

I cant imagine sitting at a GNR / VR show

I've been very lucky so far though, when I saw GNR in 06' I was basically in the front row, center, had my hand on the barrier but there was a person infront of me. And VR in 07' I got front row center again, leaning on the barrier, which is why I managed to catch Matt's drumstick :xmasssanta:

I'm still excited like a little kid when I think of that...

didn't you stand for hours when you waited for the show to start?

the stories are great!

it sounds like there isn't a "safe" way to get best tickets, even if you are willing to pay...

umm $600 for 2 tickets on ebay I had the closest seats in the venue to the stage

I got lucky for the 2nd show and got Row A next to the stage at cost price $300 (2 tickets)

floor is always pretty easy to get

sounds cool!

it gives me hope i guess i will not be in many concerts like this, so i want to do it the best that i can when i do.

just to make it clear to me, row A is less close to the stage than floor tickets, right?

Geting the floor is good if you can get in line early and make your way to the front.

Remember Axl starts usually after midnight (so you're going to be standing for awhile)

If your really short I would probably get seats otherwise get floor.

the venue is divided into sections (go for the sections closest to the stage) and get row A or B

Basically you will want to check out a Venue map/Performance map before the tickets go on sale

my seats were directly inline with the floor barrier which is approx a meter from the stage

wow thats must have been the greates show for you ever!

Just buy tickets next time you get the chance you never know when uncle Axl is going to retire.

so true!!! I wouldn't want to live the rest of my life regretting i missed that chance!

the stories are great!

it sounds like there isn't a "safe" way to get best tickets, even if you are willing to pay...

umm $600 for 2 tickets on ebay I had the closest seats in the venue to the stage

I got lucky for the 2nd show and got Row A next to the stage at cost price $300 (2 tickets)

floor is always pretty easy to get

sounds cool!

it gives me hope i guess i will not be in many concerts like this, so i want to do it the best that i can when i do.

just to make it clear to me, row A is less close to the stage than floor tickets, right?

Geting the floor is good if you can get in line early and make your way to the front.

Remember Axl starts usually after midnight (so you're going to be standing for awhile)

If your really short I would probably get seats otherwise get floor.

the venue is divided into sections (go for the sections closest to the stage) and get row A or B

Basically you will want to check out a Venue map/Performance map before the tickets go on sale

my seats were directly inline with the floor barrier which is approx a meter from the stage

wow thats must have been the greates show for you ever!

the stories are great!

it sounds like there isn't a "safe" way to get best tickets, even if you are willing to pay...

umm $600 for 2 tickets on ebay I had the closest seats in the venue to the stage

I got lucky for the 2nd show and got Row A next to the stage at cost price $300 (2 tickets)

floor is always pretty easy to get

sounds cool!

it gives me hope i guess i will not be in many concerts like this, so i want to do it the best that i can when i do.

just to make it clear to me, row A is less close to the stage than floor tickets, right?

the stories are great!

it sounds like there isn't a "safe" way to get best tickets, even if you are willing to pay...

this is so cool and cute!!!

i bought my tickets through ticketmaster. and i got there by suv and obviously went to the show as early as possible cause you have to see the whole show . but i was all hopped up on red bull then booze later on through the night . overall one of the best nights of my life i still cant come to terms that i actually seen them live.

that sounds so cool.

im actually saving all my money to the day they announce a tour.

if it will be in the US, plane tickets are very expensive from were i live...

anyone have any guesses for when they'll go for a tour?

i only have the summer vacation.... if its on fabruary or something, i probably won't be able to go!

thanks everyone

and how hard is it to get to the front row?

Front row seats or front row floor?

floor you have to be pretty much in the line at the front of the venue all day

seats you either have to be extreamely lucky or buy off ebay

so what is closer to the stage?

which do you recommend?

hi guys!

i have never been to a big concert like a gnr concert....

can you tell me things like:

how much time in advance should i buy tickets?

which sits are the most fun to listen to the concert from?

are you usually go to the place hours before the show starts? days?

how do you get there? cars? are there any special buses to the place?

please tell me as much as you can!

i would love to hear experiences and stories (not only the answers to my quetions)

thanx

You should buy tickets through the internet presale at the exact time the tickets are available.

You need a credit card for this and probably to register your details with ticketmaster or whoever is selling the tickets

Sometimes good seats are still available after the presale

So if you miss out on the presale buy at the next available chance (eg 9am date)

At last resort you can always try ebay to buy tickets

When buying tickets it's important to remember to get in quickly

Especially if your after good seats like row A or Row B

I personally go for the seats usually row A in the section closest to the stage

You cant get any closer if your in Row A next to the stage

If you get floor tickets you have to go alot earlier before the support band to get near the front of the mosh

If you get seats you can arrive later and miss the support band if you know what time the headling act starts

umm I have got a million stories

I've seen over 100 good bands

tonight I went and saw Sebastian Bach he put on a brilliant show and the crowd loved him

I was surprised that he actually filled the 2000 capacity venue.

thats cool!

im not surprised about Sebastian, i think he is very good.

in contrary to the rumores, i hope he will open for gnr in the next tour....

thanks everyone

and how hard is it to get to the front row?

hi guys!

i have never been to a big concert like a gnr concert....

can you tell me things like:

how much time in advance should i buy tickets?

which sits are the most fun to listen to the concert from?

are you usually go to the place hours before the show starts? days?

how do you get there? cars? are there any special buses to the place?

please tell me as much as you can!

i would love to hear experiences and stories (not only the answers to my quetions)

thanx

You want a guy who sounds EXACTLY like Axl, check this out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rKo7Tf5YBQ

i just want them to tour!

wherever it will be, i'll fly there!

never been to a gnr concert i'd do anything to see them!

Hey all,

I've just listened to Angel Down and I must say it sounds pretty cool.

Back in the saddle sounds much better now it's higher quality than the radio rips (and "By your side" is fucking awesome, with some layered vocals (Maybe Baz has been taking lessons from Uncle Axl recently).

I figured I'd post this in the GnR discussion, since Axl is on the album anyway.

But feel free to move it.

thats cool!

im dying to hear it, but i don't think it is in stores yet here, in Israel...