OT - How do you guys/gals get these pics w/ band members?

[StoneCold]

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I'll venture to say that Stevew2 is Cain's biggest fan, / if ya no wat i meen

(hey, SC, I'm listening to JLT right now. SC is up next. I told you I listen to it all the time)

Hi CDL, good tunes! We need a favorite playlists thread. To fave 20 or 30 tracks with no more than 5 Journey allowed.

[Saint John]

Why apologize?

If you can't figure that one out then you've been the victim of a lobotomy.

Celebrities get made fun of all the time and they never did anything to that person.

Doesn't make it right.

Look at Perez Hilton's blog and you'll see.

No thanks.

I know some people (not necessarily you guys) are convinced they are really friends with the band members,

Agreed. And that's all I've ever wanted to be.

[(Crazy)Dulce Lady]

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I'll venture to say that Stevew2 is Cain's biggest fan, / if ya no wat i meen

(hey, SC, I'm listening to JLT right now. SC is up next. I told you I listen to it all the time)

Hi CDL, good tunes! We need a favorite playlists thread. To fave 20 or 30 tracks with no more than 5 Journey allowed.

OK!!!

GO!!!

[stevew2]

I have no desire to ever meet them again,and I have no apologies to tell them either.

Again...your right, but I think you've blasted Jon pretty good and might wanna apologize for that. Seriously, what has he ever done to YOU?

Why apologize? Celebrities get made fun of all the time and they never did anything to that person. Look at Perez Hilton's blog and you'll see. Just because Journey has a less anonymous fanbase (which is their own fault) they might happen to see such things... they should get over it if they're not already.

I know some people (not necessarily you guys) are convinced they are really friends with the band members, I don't think they view it as the same relationship at all. We will always be fans to them, just some fans get more privileges which is deceiving. So you're not going to make them cry over teasing online.

I'll venture to say that Stevew2 is Cain's biggest fan, / if ya no wat i meen

Yea who else has a shirt with his real last name on it.lol I am a fan of his music,and ill leave at that

[Sarah]

Why apologize?

If you can't figure that one out then you've been the victim of a lobotomy.

For making fun of them on the Internet? Shouting "Friga" at concerts? Surely you can't be runing their lives with that.

And if you're referring to Tapegate, ok, but they appear to be past that so I'd say just drop it...

[Tito]

Let me say this...I've said some terrible things in the past about some of the members and wholeheartedly acknowledge that. I can't go back and change what I said. I can only own up to them, apologize and move on. I talked to Tito about the possibility of Journey and/or security telling me "You're not welcome here" and would have understood and walked away with no questions asked. That said, I am very thankful I wasn't and was treated very warm and welcome by everyone. I do understand that they now know for sure (maybe they did last night, maybe not) who I am and would walk away at their request in the future. Words have consequences and if they ever choose to not let me have access again (if that should happen) they will still be my favorite abnd and I will still think they're all good, decent guys. They simply are. They've made mistakes and so have I...simple as that. Rock on, Journey!!!

Dan

They haven't done anything wrong.

[Michigan Girl]

Let me say this...I've said some terrible things in the past about some of the members and wholeheartedly acknowledge that. I can't go back and change what I said. I can only own up to them, apologize and move on. I talked to Tito about the possibility of Journey and/or security telling me "You're not welcome here" and would have understood and walked away with no questions asked. That said, I am very thankful I wasn't and was treated very warm and welcome by everyone. I do understand that they now know for sure (maybe they did last night, maybe not) who I am and would walk away at their request in the future. Words have consequences and if they ever choose to not let me have access again (if that should happen) they will still be my favorite abnd and I will still think they're all good, decent guys. They simply are. They've made mistakes and so have I...simple as that. Rock on, Journey!!!

Dan

They haven't done anything wrong.

So they're perfect then? You live in your own little la la land, Tito.......what else goes on there?

[Tito]

Make enough deposits into the bank of Random Acts of Kindness, and eventually it's your turn to make a withdrawal ...

I got screwed. Andrew taxed all of my deposits (appreciation threads) so I have nothing to make withdrawals with. Thanks Andrew.

[Tito]

And that's your right...but you might wanna apologize to Jon. Either that or never answer any piano tuning calls that place you in the middle of a rural field!!! I'm telling ya man. I've met the guy 3 times. Once in 1998 at a meet and greet that Deen gave me 4 passes to, on the street in downtown Milwaukee and Friday night, and I have to say that he was very pleasant all 3 times (except a minor Perry comment in 1998 that at the time pissed me off...former Loon here ). He was genuinely happy to be mingling with fans Friday night...no way he was faking it. Hell, it was Arnel's personal meet and greet...he didn't have to be there. At this point, you're probably past the point of no return with him, though.

1. He gave Tito those passes.
2. You're blowing the Perry comment out of proportion.
3. I agree they're good people.

[Tito]

M&G's are horrible.. unless your just in it to get a few things autographed. Usually there are so many people there who are wanting to spend time with the guys your time is limited.

A few.

[Tito]

Let me say this...I've said some terrible things in the past about some of the members and wholeheartedly acknowledge that. I can't go back and change what I said. I can only own up to them, apologize and move on. I talked to Tito about the possibility of Journey and/or security telling me "You're not welcome here" and would have understood and walked away with no questions asked. That said, I am very thankful I wasn't and was treated very warm and welcome by everyone. I do understand that they now know for sure (maybe they did last night, maybe not) who I am and would walk away at their request in the future. Words have consequences and if they ever choose to not let me have access again (if that should happen) they will still be my favorite abnd and I will still think they're all good, decent guys. They simply are. They've made mistakes and so have I...simple as that. Rock on, Journey!!!

Dan

They haven't done anything wrong.

So they're perfect then? You live in your own little la la land, Tito.......what else goes on there?

Yep! Their shit don't stink.

[Arianddu]

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I'll venture to say that Stevew2 is Cain's biggest fan, / if ya no wat i meen

(hey, SC, I'm listening to JLT right now. SC is up next. I told you I listen to it all the time)

Hi CDL, good tunes! We need a favorite playlists thread. To fave 20 or 30 tracks with no more than 5 Journey allowed.

Done - http://forums.melodicrock.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?p=4176338#4176338

[Rip Rokken]

LOL...damn women have the advantage of "cleavage!!!"

And we just got back from the heart of cleavage country -- Cleve-land!

[Saint John]

1. He gave Tito those passes.

Incorrect. He took your name down, but the initial conversation was me telling him that we had shitty seats in Chicago while you sat there with puppy dog eyes like a 12 year old girl at a 1978 Leif Garrett concert.

2. You're blowing the Perry comment out of proportion.

Warranted or not, it was out of place. Though I do agree with his sentiment for the most part.

3. I agree they're good people.

Ahhh...common ground.

[Tito]

1. He gave Tito those passes.

Incorrect. He took your name down, but the initial conversation was me telling him that we had shitty seats in Chicago while you sat there with puppy dog eyes like a 12 year old girl at a 1978 Leif Garrett concert.
[quote="Tito"]

WROOONG!

[artist4perry]

I was just wondering if there was some sort of skill involved....But I guess its all about who you know. Or who you 'use'.

How about in my case, where I did a kindness expecting nothing in return. Someone did me a kindness. You don't always have to be manipulatitive for good things to happen.

[Blueskies]

I was just wondering if there was some sort of skill involved....But I guess its all about who you know. Or who you 'use'.

How about in my case, where I did a kindness expecting nothing in return. Someone did me a kindness. You don't always have to be manipulatitive for good things to happen.

exactly!

[(Crazy)Dulce Lady]

I was just wondering if there was some sort of skill involved....But I guess its all about who you know. Or who you 'use'.

How about in my case, where I did a kindness expecting nothing in return. Someone did me a kindness. You don't always have to be manipulatitive for good things to happen.

yup. thanks for sharing. great stuff.

may I steal your sig for my sales meeting tonight?

[artist4perry]

I was just wondering if there was some sort of skill involved....But I guess its all about who you know. Or who you 'use'.

How about in my case, where I did a kindness expecting nothing in return. Someone did me a kindness. You don't always have to be manipulatitive for good things to happen.

yup. thanks for sharing. great stuff.

may I steal your sig for my sales meeting tonight?

Sure!

[Saint John]

I have paid for every single concert I have ever gone to, including 8 this year. I have never received a free ticket in my life. In 1998, Deen Castronovo gave us better seats than we had purchased so I gave the 3 tickets we had away to people in line to purchase tickets for the show. Tito was pissed. "We could have gotten at least $150 for those tickets!!!" I think my response was a burp.

[artist4perry]

I have paid for every single concert I have ever gone to, including 8 this year. I have never received a free ticket in my life. In 1998, Deen Castronovo gave us better seats than we had purchased so I gave the 3 tickets we had away to people in line to purchase tickets for the show. Tito was pissed. "We could have gotten at least $150 for those tickets!!!" I think my response was a burp.

When I picked up my tickets where I was told at the band/press line, we had three tickets we had bought prior to finding out we were given a gift of the better tickets and backstage passes. When I got my tickets we saw a family of three, a mom, dad and son. The show was sold out by that time. We walked over and gave them our tickets we had bought for the show. The boy was so thrilled! As I said, someone did me an unexpected kindness. We tried to do the same. I think you should pass on such things. Saint John you did the right thing.

[txfirefighter]

WOW. Got in on this thread a little late.........

Being able to meet band members isn't rocket science.....sometimes things just all fall into place at the least expected or least anticipated times. Luck does play a big role.......so does knowing a lot of other Journey fans who share their passes or introduce you to those that have passes to give. In that case, yes, it is a case of "who you know". That does NOT mean it is a situation of "using" others..........when someone is offering something to you as a gesture of kindness, and you accept it, it doesn't make you a "user." I have been blessed to meet some WONDERFUL people from this forum as well as from other Journey sites. Enough said about that.

Mimi summed it up very well in her previous posts.......one of my favorite quotes of hers is: "The answer is always 'no' unless you ask." That is a very simple but very true statement. If there is something you really, really want to do, there is no shame in trying until you accomplish it. No worries.

And yes, Linda...........paying it forward will benefit you in the long run, somewhere down the line!!!

[Tito]

I have paid for every single concert I have ever gone to, including 8 this year. I have never received a free ticket in my life. In 1998, Deen Castronovo gave us better seats than we had purchased so I gave the 3 tickets we had away to people in line to purchase tickets for the show. Tito was pissed. "We could have gotten at least $150 for those tickets!!!" I think my response was a burp.

I did not say that.

But now that you brought it up, we could have. Just kidding.

[(Crazy)Dulce Lady]

I have paid for every single concert I have ever gone to, including 8 this year. I have never received a free ticket in my life. In 1998, Deen Castronovo gave us better seats than we had purchased so I gave the 3 tickets we had away to people in line to purchase tickets for the show. Tito was pissed. "We could have gotten at least $150 for those tickets!!!" I think my response was a burp.

I got free tickets once but didn't know it I just wanted a meet and greet so when I picked up the envelope, i just pasted it on my shirt. I found the free seats in the envelope about 3 weeks later when I was scrapbooking the pass. NOW you believe me when I say, over and over and over, ImADORK. I would have given them away!!! I had already purchased seats as well. And then the girl messed up the M&G and I almost missed it!!!

[MartyMoffatt]

I have paid for every single concert I have ever gone to, including 8 this year. I have never received a free ticket in my life. In 1998, Deen Castronovo gave us better seats than we had purchased so I gave the 3 tickets we had away to people in line to purchase tickets for the show. Tito was pissed. "We could have gotten at least $150 for those tickets!!!" I think my response was a burp.

Ditto. I’ve always bought (at full price) tickets to all of the Journey shows I’ve ever been to, even when I’ve had a photo pass or, in the case of the recent UK shows, an AAA pass. When I had good seats and I was photographing the whole show I would let someone else come forward to use my seat, but it was still bought and paid for by me.

At seated venues I like to know where I’m going to be and to get good seats by getting them early. I’d prefer not to risk the chance of missing out on a ticket or of getting a poorly located seat (albeit free) by relying on the goodwill of fans, friends or band members.

Marty

[stevew2]

Let me say this...I've said some terrible things in the past about some of the members and wholeheartedly acknowledge that. I can't go back and change what I said. I can only own up to them, apologize and move on. I talked to Tito about the possibility of Journey and/or security telling me "You're not welcome here" and would have understood and walked away with no questions asked. That said, I am very thankful I wasn't and was treated very warm and welcome by everyone. I do understand that they now know for sure (maybe they did last night, maybe not) who I am and would walk away at their request in the future. Words have consequences and if they ever choose to not let me have access again (if that should happen) they will still be my favorite abnd and I will still think they're all good, decent guys. They simply are. They've made mistakes and so have I...simple as that. Rock on, Journey!!!

Dan

They haven't done anything wrong.

Enough is enough. Bullshit. Just cause Friga sucks up to a few fans everything is rosey,and now we fawn over him NOT. They are greedy so greedy they over toured, blow out a singers voice and then they ALL stood up there playing to tape vocals while taking my hard earned cash Then not only do they not apologize, they deny it laugh it of and said it was the ranting of a few alcohic fans on a message board ,and I should apologize to them??? Thats is beyond retarded.I might as while hand friga some KY at the next G and M.Not to even mentioned how they handled Jeff.They will have to prove over time in how they talk,and treat Arnel before ill even thing about liking anything but there music,and even that was hard at first. If you want to have Friga sign your panties go for it. Im not the naive, or that kinda guy

[Tito]

Let me say this...I've said some terrible things in the past about some of the members and wholeheartedly acknowledge that. I can't go back and change what I said. I can only own up to them, apologize and move on. I talked to Tito about the possibility of Journey and/or security telling me "You're not welcome here" and would have understood and walked away with no questions asked. That said, I am very thankful I wasn't and was treated very warm and welcome by everyone. I do understand that they now know for sure (maybe they did last night, maybe not) who I am and would walk away at their request in the future. Words have consequences and if they ever choose to not let me have access again (if that should happen) they will still be my favorite abnd and I will still think they're all good, decent guys. They simply are. They've made mistakes and so have I...simple as that. Rock on, Journey!!!

Dan

They haven't done anything wrong.

Enough is enough. Bullshit. Just cause Friga sucks up to a few fans everything is rosey,and now we fawn over him NOT. They are greedy so greedy they over toured, blow out a singers voice and then they ALL stood up there playing to tape vocals while taking my hard earned cash Then not only do they not apologize, they deny it laugh it of and said it was the ranting of a few alcohic fans on a message board ,and I should apologize to them??? Thats is beyond retarded.I might as while hand friga some KY at the next G and M.Not to even mentioned how they handled Jeff.They will have to prove over time in how they talk,and treat Arnel before ill even thing about liking anything but there music,and even that was hard at first. If you want to have Friga sign your panties go for it. Im not the naive, or that kinda guy

Dear Barack,

They are not greedy. They tour because they are hard workers and judging by attendance there is a demand for them. Their singers have lasted 8 years each - pretty good especially for that type of catalog. They handled Jeff fine. He got a golden opportunity. Arnel will be fine.

[(Crazy)Dulce Lady]

opps- I forgot.

At one show, I was 'complaining', (to no one in particular, I was really just kidding) about having a horrid seat----6th row!!! WTFLUFF!!!-- and Neal heard me. He yells, "JT!! get her a better seat!!"

[stevew2]

Let me say this...I've said some terrible things in the past about some of the members and wholeheartedly acknowledge that. I can't go back and change what I said. I can only own up to them, apologize and move on. I talked to Tito about the possibility of Journey and/or security telling me "You're not welcome here" and would have understood and walked away with no questions asked. That said, I am very thankful I wasn't and was treated very warm and welcome by everyone. I do understand that they now know for sure (maybe they did last night, maybe not) who I am and would walk away at their request in the future. Words have consequences and if they ever choose to not let me have access again (if that should happen) they will still be my favorite abnd and I will still think they're all good, decent guys. They simply are. They've made mistakes and so have I...simple as that. Rock on, Journey!!!

Dan

They haven't done anything wrong.

Enough is enough. Bullshit. Just cause Friga sucks up to a few fans everything is rosey,and now we fawn over him NOT. They are greedy so greedy they over toured, blow out a singers voice and then they ALL stood up there playing to tape vocals while taking my hard earned cash Then not only do they not apologize, they deny it laugh it of and said it was the ranting of a few alcohic fans on a message board ,and I should apologize to them??? Thats is beyond retarded.I might as while hand friga some KY at the next G and M.Not to even mentioned how they handled Jeff.They will have to prove over time in how they talk,and treat Arnel before ill even thing about liking anything but there music,and even that was hard at first. If you want to have Friga sign your panties go for it. Im not the naive, or that kinda guy

Dear Barack,

They are not greedy. They tour because they are hard workers and judging by attendance there is a demand for them. Their singers have lasted 8 years each - pretty good especially for that type of catalog. They handled Jeff fine. He got a golden opportunity. Arnel will be fine.

Dear Palins Tampon,Their singers didnt last 8 years,Steve A lipped in 2005 and 2006,and band stood up there with him,and you are okay with that?Jeff got handled fine? He found out he was dumped by whiner Kevin Cronin.You are to easy Tito

[Arkansas]

Make enough deposits into the bank of Random Acts of Kindness, and eventually it's your turn to make a withdrawal ...

Well said. I've started doing that and it works!!!

In Dr. Steven Covey's book, '7 Habits of Highly Successful People', he teaches a similar practice called the 'emotional bank acct' (part of habit #3]). If all you do is make withdrawals (diss, berate, drama, etc) from everyone else, you'll soon find yourself all alone. However, if you make deposits (random acts of kindness, selfless giving, etc.) then you'll have plenty of friends around if you ever need to make a withdrawal. Interesting stuff...and common sense.

http://www.stephencovey.com/7habits/7habits.php


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