by the way, we are aiming for a year or 2 to pull this off minimum, anything less than that is pure fantasy.
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Pearl Jam played a 'fans only' show at Irving Plaza in NYC - longtime members of the fanclub who resided in NYC were given the chance to get tix to this incredibly intimate show. So as not to exclude other fans who lived within travel distance of the venue, starting the day before their new cd was released, fans were allowed to queue up outside Tower Records in the village, and the first 300 or so who purchased the disc at midnight were given a free ticket to this Irving Plaza show. Of course, once the scalpers got wind of the ticket giveaway, they hired homeless people to sit on the concrete all night to get a ticket, which immediately went up on eBay, Craigslist and/or their broker sites for ridiculous amounts. The basic idea is a great one, doing something like that (with photo id required possibly) could work, but the idea of taking up a collection to help aid others get to this single 'fans only' gig is not realistic at all.. his fanbase is spread out too far around the world. To do something like this properly, a handful of gigs would need to be played, like U2 did on their promo tour for All That You Can't Leave Behind. Personally, I'd like to see a 'formal' fan club started, and reinstate the presale. (Though I must admit that I bought better seats for the April '03 Beacon gigs through ticketmaster than I bought through the musictoday presale) |
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Now my issue is with addressing that last guy who simply floats in thinking he deserves a piece of the pie. And if you've ever been this guy you're obviously shaking your head as you read this. Nothing more, nothing less, that's all. And of course, I know that you can't have an ideal concert in which you pick and choose those you want to attend. But we can help organize this in which it is a pleasant experience for the vast majority and if you're so adamant about not going then do us all the favor and stay home. You see, whether this thing works or not I'm only going into it with the mindset that it will. Damien said it himself, "Try is a fail word." So no matter which way it turns out, we will know that we did our best. I'm sure this concept is easy enough for any self-proclaimed "realist" to comprehend. Quote:
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Thank you Rue Saint-Denis. As for GlttrGrrl, the rest of your ASSertion is made up fairy-tales that only you believe I said. But the fact that everyone is entitled to their own opinions has saved you on this one. 2) The statement "If if someone has been a fan longer than those who "contribute" to the concert, failure to contribute makes them less worthy of attending a concert for the "core group of fans"? is a contradiction in itself because don't you think that someone who has been a die-hard fan for such a long period of time would ultimately contribute anyway??? Get your head out of the ground girl and use logic for once. Look, the last thing I want is for Damien or anyone from the band or management to read our thread and think "Man, these guys are a bunch of psychopaths! There's no way we'd approve this thing because the idea of such fans in one arena is crazy!" So with that said, do us all a favor and truly THINK about what you write before you let your little fingers do the typing. There is always a certain number of antagonists and protagonists in a particular group setting. But there are also morons who mess it up for everybody! And yes, you are always entitled to your opinions but you are only entitled to your opinions and freedom of speech as long as it doesn't inflict upon the rights of others. Do your homework, truly read and think about what others are really saying and then we'll have an intelligent conversation. Peace. |
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Re: tickets to the Beacon - the fan club presale got me 3rd row dead center, so I had no complaints. Got 4th Row for the Tower Theater show in Philly, too. Ticketmaster couldn't top that for me at least. I agree with you on all other counts re: the way Damien could handle this, and that he needs a formal fan club to help handle this. Maybe that's what the people who started this thread can help start. That seems much more feasible. |
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OMG, that story about NY scalpers hiring homeless to get tix for PJ!!!!
The presale code worked for some, but not for everybody and the scalpers got the codes right from the start. Here in Oakland, we couldn't get anything nice and we gave up, but 5 minutes later an e-bay scalper was already selling 22 pit tix!!!!! |
I think this is a great idea!!
Would it be cheaper if someone with a big house/backyard would be willing to host? I mean getting a venue can be ridiculously expensive, especially if you are looking to get a place that is in a good location, like a big city like NYC. (If this have been already discussed please ignore.) |
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Yeah, someone's backyard is really a nice option!
Once I offered my backyard and I'll do it a second time! |
To all the people who think this isn't going to happen:
Keep your thoughts to yourself for now... or at least until we get a 'No' or 'Maybe' from Damien All this arguing isn't helping anyone... so if you're one of those people who doesn't believe we could make this happen with enough effort just stop reading this thread... and leave it to the people who are at least going to try |
Dreamt that the eskimo concert happened last night - details are a bit sketchy but i remember damien had short hair (much better in my opinion!), good audience although some very dodgy dancing at some points. There was also a fun-fair run by Argos(!?-cheap catalogue outlet for those who aren't familiar). Oh, Damien also fell in love with me (due to dodgy dancing perhaps) and agreed we should marry. Woke up with a smile on my face!
Just thought i'd share....! |
^ haha, i could totally see myself in a dodgy dancing scheme :D Cool dream!
^^ good idea! No need to shoot down this thing before we even tried |
i know, some of you lot seem to enjoy bieng negative more than anything else, of course we have to be realistic, i myself think this has a very slim change of happening, and if it does happen i dont think it wil be for another year or 2, but still, lets at least give it a go, its a nice idea and since the ekimo friends have been supporting damien for ages now its not such a ludicrus idea to give something back.
the uproar on DR.com however, that will be huge. |
I am sure this will happen.....
but I think that dream is about as far as it will get. After this maybe you could try Eskimo Live Aid with a big back yard, a couple of microphones and no people who might talk once. This is me done on this thread, good luck. |
we thank you for your optimism and support
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thank gawd he's done. now, back to planning and scheming and dreaming!
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^ooh! that's horrible! :(
i don't think i'd sleep with damien either. or renee. but is there an 'i want to have it off with vyvienne' forum? |
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i dont want an autograph but if i do meet him i would love a picture. i would just want something physical to remember meeting him with. i dont care how normal he wants to seem, it makes him seem insolent and apathetic. |
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i also think it would be great to have a concert without the screaming "youre sexy damien" girls (**cough***and the girls who post pictures of themselves with the caption "yes i will have your babies damien!***cough***). seriously? some people need to be locked up until their forty five.
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Jason, I usually don't read your posts, but I think you summed it up better than anyone. While I do think that there is a lot of energy and positivity in this idea and this thread, I also think the judgment about who "deserves" a special concert is selfish and toxic. I think we as fans should try to be grateful for what we have (like Damien randomly deciding to invite people backstage or bring out cookies to people waiting outside) instead of trying to figure out some way to get something MORE (like a picture he doesn't want you to take or a concert just for you and your friends).
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^but it's never just ONE picture, there's always another fan who also wants a picture, and another, and another. If I try to use my empathy, I can imagine such continuous requests for autographs and pictures being quite exhausting and possibly quite difficoult to deal with in the long run. I think he's just trying to protect himself.
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"I bought you this necklace
It cost me 12 pounds From Argos, Elizabeth Duke Maybe you're the skywalker to my luke The Darth to the Vader Flip Over the Crossfader I'll serenade you with a bag of space raiders Or walkers or smiths or maybe even quavers 'Cos my love for you is like drugs for ravers With glowsticks and funny hats on I loves you more than I loves my bong" That sums up the situation to be fair. Thom |
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