totalost Posted June 30, 2008 Author Share Posted June 30, 2008 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 stageI 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 getsounds 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 BBasically you will want to check out a Venue map/Performance map before the tickets go on salemy seats were directly inline with the floor barrier which is approx a meter from the stagewow thats must have been the greates show for you ever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThinkAboutYou Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 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 stageI 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 getsounds 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 BBasically you will want to check out a Venue map/Performance map before the tickets go on salemy seats were directly inline with the floor barrier which is approx a meter from the stagewow 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totalost Posted July 4, 2008 Author Share Posted July 4, 2008 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 stageI 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 getsounds 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 BBasically you will want to check out a Venue map/Performance map before the tickets go on salemy seats were directly inline with the floor barrier which is approx a meter from the stagewow 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kert Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 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... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totalost Posted July 7, 2008 Author Share Posted July 7, 2008 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kert Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 (edited) 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?Yea, both shows, there was a whole lot of waiting going on I didn't mind. Edited July 7, 2008 by Kert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThinkAboutYou Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 (edited) 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...Awesome I've never caught a drumstickBut I have drumsticks from every GNR drummer except for freezeSometimes I go in the pitt just depends on the working/studying situation at the time.When GNR toured Australia I had alot of work so I didn't have the time to wait around all day. Edited July 7, 2008 by ThinkAboutYou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlierose Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 fucken i played bumblefoots flying V during the paradise city outro, i was jumping madly in the front row, my sister points for me to turn around and Rons there holding it up so i fucken hit a few strings. my sister said she saw axl turn his head and think, Fuck its slash, but it wasnt. well ok that bit didnt happen but i did play, i mean strum his guitar 1 time during the PC outro. Ron is so cool to the fans. I tell u one thing. Finch has stage presence and a half. fortus's stage presence was crap. but hell i guess theirs bass and 3 guitars and the main man up there. hey did i tell u i was front row. im gettin hard again, i better chill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totalost Posted September 4, 2008 Author Share Posted September 4, 2008 did someone ever got a backstage pass? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illusions Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 (edited) I wish I had have got seats at the sydney concert last year, I was standing up from atleast 7:30 till 2am, the pushing around was kinda fun though. During jungle it was nuts. Also i'm a bit on the short side, bit under 5'8 so my view was a little restricted in the silver section. Edited October 28, 2008 by illusions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dariablue Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 I really hope tickets aren't $300. That would blow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upgrayedd Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 I got to see them at the Allstate Arena in 2002 and it rocked... there were so many people talking crap on the way into the concert when I was there I was like why are you even here then? But I think Axl shut everyone up when he arrived on time and played nearly 2+ hours. It was so awesome. I got tickets when they came back here in 2006 but my uncle couldn't go so I missed them. I will definitely see them if they come here next year though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vyarglensnarrk Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 I want to see them.Hopefully they will have another tour for Chinese Democracy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComaBreak Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 I want to see them.Hopefully they will have another tour for Chinese Democracy.They will. Definitely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xMr.Brownstone(x) Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 like having sex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stacks on deck Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 op: you're not missing anything.go see the mars volta or of montreal instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Angel Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 Once I felt like I would marry the guy who took me to my first GNR concert, then my step dad told me he'd send me and my boyfriend to the concert if I kept straight A's until then......I immediatly droped my grades, dumped my boyfriend and told my step dad their wasn't a concert then......No use saying I rethought how much I would scacrifice a first concert experience for..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drakestar Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 i was front row centre for gnr in london ontario in 2002.it was wicked.i bought seats for 6 people when then went on sale, and then put in 2 seats and they came up front row, obviously scooped those up!so maybe if you buy a smaller set of tickets (1 or 2) you have a better chance?another note, the guy beside me at the concert said "wow.....i just bought this ticket 10 minutes ago", i guess that they released some last minute?I took axl flowers and he took them and gave me an appreciative nod, his eyes were intense.he always brings his "A" game. he preps before hand. look at EVERY picture of him. he has true PTC (present time consciousness).I also had seats for the auburn hills gig in 2006. then a couple of days later better seats were on sale. i emailed Merck and he hooked me up with better ones which was really kind of him. if you are a true fan, and nice about things, it's amazing how the universe provides for you (but that is a whole other philosphical discussion for another time).front row for the concert was the highlight of my concert experiences. A close second was my backstage experience.rock on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Angel Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 "I took axl flowers"You took a dude flowers?????I hope they were roses..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drakestar Posted December 25, 2008 Share Posted December 25, 2008 "I took axl flowers"You took a dude flowers?????I hope they were roses.....of course they were!!!i love getting flowers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totalost Posted December 26, 2008 Author Share Posted December 26, 2008 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drakestar Posted December 26, 2008 Share Posted December 26, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totalost Posted December 26, 2008 Author Share Posted December 26, 2008 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bi-polarbear* Posted December 26, 2008 Share Posted December 26, 2008 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 ticketsSometimes good seats are still available after the presaleSo 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 ticketsWhen buying tickets it's important to remember to get in quickly Especially if your after good seats like row A or Row BI 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 stageIf 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 startsumm I have got a million storiesI've seen over 100 good bandstonight 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.looks like you could answer my question: how do i get access to the presale? (incase they ever do tour...lol.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bi-polarbear* Posted December 26, 2008 Share Posted December 26, 2008 i was front row centre for gnr in london ontario in 2002.it was wicked.i bought seats for 6 people when then went on sale, and then put in 2 seats and they came up front row, obviously scooped those up!so maybe if you buy a smaller set of tickets (1 or 2) you have a better chance?another note, the guy beside me at the concert said "wow.....i just bought this ticket 10 minutes ago", i guess that they released some last minute?I took axl flowers and he took them and gave me an appreciative nod, his eyes were intense.he always brings his "A" game. he preps before hand. look at EVERY picture of him. he has true PTC (present time consciousness).I also had seats for the auburn hills gig in 2006. then a couple of days later better seats were on sale. i emailed Merck and he hooked me up with better ones which was really kind of him. if you are a true fan, and nice about things, it's amazing how the universe provides for you (but that is a whole other philosphical discussion for another time).front row for the concert was the highlight of my concert experiences. A close second was my backstage experience.rock on!who's Merck? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.