mahimahi Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Report: Fan Loses Patience With AXL ROSE's Late Start - Nov. 22, 2006 Greg Guy of The Chronicle Herald reported on Monday (Nov. 20) that Mary MacDonald was one of the GUNS N' ROSES fans who were furious with promoters of the sold-out concert that came to the Halifax Metro Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada later that night.The Halifax woman learned on Saturday that Axl Rose and his band would not take the stage until after 11 p.m."I'm in a wheelchair and if Axl Rose doesn't go on stage until 11, we probably won't get out of there until around 1 a.m. I have no way home because Access-A-Bus doesn't pick up its clients after 11:30 p.m.," a disappointed MacDonald said Saturday night."There is no public transit for people coming into the concert by bus."I feel I was misled by the promoters and as a ticket buyer I'm more than upset. We should have been told he goes on at such a late time. The ticket buyers have a right to know."The concert, presented by Gillett Entertainment Group, was announced in September and has an 8 p.m. start.Since then, opening acts like Toronto's DIE MANNEQUIN and an "alternative-burlesque show" called SUICIDE GIRLS were announced. Last week, Antigonish-bred rockers the TREWS were also added as openers.MacDonald said she kept checking the website and learned of the opening acts. She said when she saw three acts she got concerned about her transportation fromthe concert and decided to call the box office on Saturday."I wanted to see Axl Rose as far back as the '80s. This was my chance and I was so excited I'd finally get to see him and now there's no way. With everything that's going on downtown these days, I can't be walking home at one in the morning."On Sunday she attempted to contact other means of transportation to get her home. "I tried Casino taxi, which apparently has a wheelchair-accessible van, as well as Need A Lift, a local van service for wheelchair-users, but neither service is available after midnight. So, I'm stuck with having to cancel my ticket. If I could wring Axl Rose's neck, I'd probably do so," she said on Sunday.Scott Ferguson, executive vice-president of Trade Centre Ltd., said Sunday they had just found out within the last day that GUNS N' ROSES would go on later than expected."The whole show starts at 8, he's got three acts and he should have been going on the stage around 10:30 or 10:45," Ferguson said. "He should have been off the stage and people would have been out on the street by 1 a.m. . . . But what we're hearing from Quebec last night and Ottawa and Toronto is that he's been going on as late as 11:50 p.m, and he has been getting off the stage as late as 2:15 a.m. And he's been off the stage other times before 2 o'clock." Source BlabbermouthRead full article herehttp://thechronicleherald.ca/Front/542064.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MYWIFEMYLIFE Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 gnr is like good sex, looooong and juicy. love to wait for the shows and the album. losing patience? go fuck off and buy something from the nu-metal and lame recent shit section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.b Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 Sure what can you do?... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zakk Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 I am sympathetic with her situation/handicap. But what do you expect? It is not like they have been going on at 9 every other concert and then went on late for hers. Axl gets fucked in more ways! Now the headlines will be Axl screws over the hanicapped or something ridiculous. Common sense for god's sake!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Seal Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 Well life sucks.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantomas Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 Come on, the venue should at least research their clients. I feel bad for the woman as only people who spend time on forums know about the delays for the most part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadpool89 Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 sorry to hear she has a hard time but...she say's she wanted to see axl since the 80's,then she should have known what to expect i've said it before,if your gonna complain about when axl hits the stage,then don't buy a ticket and don't go.you should know the routine by now! B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornell Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 I am sympathetic with her situation/handicap. But what do you expect? It is not like they have been going on at 9 every other concert and then went on late for hers. Axl gets fucked in more ways! Now the headlines will be Axl screws over the hanicapped or something ridiculous. Common sense for god's sake!!!Very true - I wouldn't expect GNR to come on much before 11. Not exactly a news flash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 he's only saying this because he knows people will feel sorry for him because he is in a wheelchair... like saying"I tried Casino taxi, which apparently has a wheelchair-accessible van, as well as Need A Lift, a local van service for wheelchair-users, but neither service is available after midnight." we got the point, but why can't he just get off the wheelchair and into the car with the help of the driver and the driver would put his chair in the trunk or some Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketking Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 Whatever... she already gets the best parking space, can't have it all, lady! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleck1 Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 AHH....But she did go! GNR sorted out her transport Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesy Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 That sucks. Why doesn't GNR just state the real time of the show? Oh, because then Axl can't be fashionably late like a diva bitch. I swear man, this guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadog2006 Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 That was old news... here's the update.http://thechronicleherald.ca/Metro/542187.htmlDisabled GnR Fan Gets RideMary MacDonald’s dream of seeing Guns N’ Roses was to be fulfilled on Monday night."I got a drive to and from the concert," the happy Halifax woman said Monday. "Kevin, the owner of Need-A-Lift, offered to take me there and pick me up."MacDonald, who is confined to a wheelchair, thought her hopes were dashed when she found out the band didn’t go onstage until after 11 p.m., meaning the concert would get out between 1 and 2 a.m. and her original transportation, Access-A-Bus, would have ended its run.When MacDonald called Need-A-Lift on Sunday to book a ride, she was told they ended their service at midnight.After a story appeared in The Chronicle Herald on Monday, several people offered to take MacDonald to and from the concert, using their own cars. But MacDonald, who gets around in an electronic wheelchair, said she has to ride in a van with a ramp.She said she also had a call from Ralph Williams, manager of operations at Trade Centre Ltd., who offered to get her to and from the arena, but she explained she needed a special van.By 5 p.m. Monday, MacDonald had all but given up hope of seeing her favourite band. She said the Metro Centre offered to refund her ticket, which she was happy about. But she got the news around 5:30 p.m. that Need-A-Lift was coming to pick her up.The Guns N’ Roses online message board was also filled with MacDonald’s transportation dilemma, one suggesting that the band’s management should offer to get her to and from the concert.One e-mail sent to The Chronicle Herald’s entertainment department, believed to be from the band’s management said: "Guns have personally suggested she be transported to and from the concert. . . . Guns want to give people a real rock n’ roll ’70’s night out. Back then people never slept. Late nights and a good time were always on the menu. At the same time, though, they are sensitive to people’s requirements."( gguy@herald.ca) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornell Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 "Guns have personally suggested she be transported to and from the concert. . . . Guns want to give people a real rock n’ roll ’70’s night out. Back then people never slept. Late nights and a good time were always on the menu. At the same time, though, they are sensitive to people’s requirements." So true - those were the days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inthisriver Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 I feel for this lady, but come on. You gotta know Axl is going to come on real late. I thought it was common knoweldge even with the more casual fans. Too bad for her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patience 4 Axl Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 Guns want to give people a real rock n’ roll ’70’s night out.Since they play mostly AFD, don't they mean the 80's? Guess I'm just spoiled by living in New York. There's always some transportation available 24/7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornell Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 Guns want to give people a real rock n’ roll ’70’s night out.Since they play mostly AFD, don't they mean the 80's? Guess I'm just spoiled by living in New York. There's always some transportation available 24/7.Yeah, but 70's were rockin. Early 80's were fine too, but it got progressively whimpier as the years went on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris 55 Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 gnr is like good sex, looooong and juicy. love to wait for the shows and the album. losing patience? go fuck off and buy something from the nu-metal and lame recent shit section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketking Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 gnr is like good sex, looooong and juicy. love to wait for the shows and the album. losing patience? go fuck off and buy something from the nu-metal and lame recent shit section. Not a man of many words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patience 4 Axl Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 Guns want to give people a real rock n’ roll ’70’s night out.Since they play mostly AFD, don't they mean the 80's? Guess I'm just spoiled by living in New York. There's always some transportation available 24/7.Yeah, but 70's were rockin. Early 80's were fine too, but it got progressively whimpier as the years went on.I'll just have to take your word on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesire78 Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 i think gnr should realize this although i don't think it would change much but had they come on earlier i could have gone to 3 more concerts instead of my one i would have been thrilled but i think theres bigger problems than stage time at the moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JONEZY Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 (edited) To me its simple, this person had a month or 2 to get another mode of transportation, but declined. If she really really wanted to see GnR, she should have started working on transportation the day she bought the ticket. Edited November 22, 2006 by JONEZY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornell Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 Guns want to give people a real rock n’ roll ’70’s night out.Since they play mostly AFD, don't they mean the 80's? Guess I'm just spoiled by living in New York. There's always some transportation available 24/7.Yeah, but 70's were rockin. Early 80's were fine too, but it got progressively whimpier as the years went on.I'll just have to take your word on that. Where's shades when you want him? :xmasssanta: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdxballer Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 gnr is like good sex, looooong and juicy. love to wait for the shows and the album. losing patience? go fuck off and buy something from the nu-metal and lame recent shit section.good thing a GNR show isn't like sex with me, hurried and heavy for 30 seconds...LMAO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockstar81 Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 gnr is like good sex, looooong and juicy. love to wait for the shows and the album. losing patience? go fuck off and buy something from the nu-metal and lame recent shit section.Del James? is that you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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