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Post by chk on Jan 25, 2006 3:10:08 GMT -5
THANKS FOR YOUR POSTS!
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Sandra
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Judge me but don't crucify
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Post by Sandra on Jan 25, 2006 3:24:25 GMT -5
wow thank you for your reviews and pics
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Post by pinkfade21 on Jan 25, 2006 15:37:44 GMT -5
I am Andrea's niece... omg the concert was so fun!!! I felt really bad about missing part of the INXS set, because I love both JD & Marty... but hanging out in the lobby with Marty, Bobby, Dino, & Billy was so much fun. They are really awesome people, no egos, very down to earth. They would stand there and have a real conversation with you, ask your name, where you're from, and look straight into your eyes when talking. And Dino gives good hugs! Big strong bear hugs! Andrea was right about Billy, he really is very good looking in person! When I was talking to Bobby I asked him how he got that scar on his eyebrow, he told me Dino threw a clock at him. And Marty told me they would be doing a headlining tour this summer, so that's something to definetly look forward to! When he jumped off the stage and walked down the aisle he grabbed my hand and squeezed it for like five seconds, and he has very soft hands! He is very nice in person. And really funny, too! When this woman came up to him and asked for a picture, she said her husband was standing over there holding the camera... and Marty said to him, "Oh, this is your wife?!?!" And he squeezed her really tight and wrapped his leg around her... it was hilarious. And Andrea was so jealous!!! And I know this is a Marty board, but I gotta give a shout out to JD also... He is awesome!!! While he was outside signing autographs and taking pictures with fans, he was like, "Okay, this is the last one..." because his security guy was pulling him away... and as he was walking away I said, "JD, will you pose for a picture with me?" and he turned around and said "Sure" with a smile... so I got the last picture... that was great. He really is such a sweetheart, you guys. He gives great hugs and kisses. He loves and appreciates his fans. And he thanked us for coming to the show. I felt terrible because I only watched maybe 8 or 9 songs from the INXS set... but I vow to go to another INXS show! He did GREAT!!! So did Lovehammers!!! Fun, fun, fun night. I also got autographs from John, Tim, and Gary, which I wasn't even expecting them to come out, so that was cool. BTW, did anyone actually go to the afterparty at the Ruby Room? I got an invitation but I didn't go because they said they were getting on the bus headed for L.A... so if anyone went let me know how it was, if anyone showed up!
-Jessica
(Me and Andrea's pictures are posted on the homepage under Oakland 1)
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donnaduran
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GUTTED that I missed bulletholes at HJ!!!!!
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Post by donnaduran on Jan 26, 2006 19:41:34 GMT -5
great review.... I can't believe my concerts are over... I want to see them again!!!!!!
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Post by brennak on Jan 26, 2006 19:51:07 GMT -5
great review.... I can't believe my concerts are over... I want to see them again!!!!!! I wish you could go to CBGBs...of course whether I'm going is a huge question cos the airfare shot up $100+ in 2 days...not to mention hotel! Hoping for a miracle at this point. |
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Post by yakketyyak on Jan 26, 2006 20:45:45 GMT -5
brennak.....Please come and join the rest of us...this is a one-time deal, the Lovehammers in a very close setting with just Lovehammer fans, headlining (no 45 min time limit), at a very historical rock club!!!!!!!!!!! Regarding the hotel, if you want we could split a room if that will help you!!! I am totalling ruining my husband's plans for a nice Valentines Day with me (thanks to Marty, hubby and I will be in 2 different states that day). I told him that there will be other Valentines Days but this may be my only chance to see Marty "conduct" upclose. We are still "discussing" how I should make it up to him....It will be worth it!!!
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donnaduran
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GUTTED that I missed bulletholes at HJ!!!!!
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Post by donnaduran on Jan 26, 2006 21:13:10 GMT -5
great review.... I can't believe my concerts are over... I want to see them again!!!!!! I wish you could go to CBGBs...of course whether I'm going is a huge question cos the airfare shot up $100+ in 2 days...not to mention hotel! Hoping for a miracle at this point. not only seeing Marty again... but you and carmelitina!!! You know I want to!!!! I keep trying to win the lottery! |
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Post by brennak on Jan 26, 2006 21:16:21 GMT -5
brennak.....Please come and join the rest of us...this is a one-time deal, the Lovehammers in a very close setting with just Lovehammer fans, headlining (no 45 min time limit), at a very historical rock club!!!!!!!!!!! Regarding the hotel, if you want we could split a room if that will help you!!! I am totalling ruining my husband's plans for a nice Valentines Day with me (thanks to Marty, hubby and I will be in 2 different states that day). I told him that there will be other Valentines Days but this may be my only chance to see Marty "conduct" upclose. We are still "discussing" how I should make it up to him....It will be worth it!!! I very much appreciate that offer...that will help a lot since I'm going to 2 other shows in Feb...1 includes AC. I can provide references from friends I have roomed with if needed ;D I know it will be a show not to miss for sure!! It's mainly the airfare that's the problem. I will keep checking on any sale fares cos I can't stop thinking about going to CBGB (that alone is going to be HUGE) plus seeing LH in such a tiny venue! Not to mention Marty's subliminal coaxing as I watch him do Lithium...  I will keep in touch with you guys that are going and make this happen!!!  |
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Post by hammerheadfl on Jan 28, 2006 16:56:13 GMT -5
Hi everybody. I too went to the Oakland show. This is a long story but a good one. I flew to San Fran from Florida to meet my sister, who lives in Japan. She got me hooked on Rockstar this summer and since then, we have morphed into 39+ year old wanna-be rockers. We feel like we are teenagers again. The two of us saw INXS for free back in 1986 at the Universtiy of Florida. My sister started out this trip as a true JD fan and I am 100% Hammerhead. The giddiness and excitement for the show was the same for the both of us.
We scored 1st row seats behind the pit through a ticket broker. My sister said If I am going to fly my rear-end all the way from Japan, I want to feel the sweat off of JD.
The Show: My sister and I were very giddy and excited so we made signs to hold up for the guys to see. Mine were as follows: "I love you Dino", "Hammer me Bobby", "Rock my World Billy" and "Kiss Me Marty". When Dino came out for Ultrasound, I held up my sign and he saw it right away. He smiled a huge grin and waved (I think). Billy came out and saw his sign too! It was so cool! Marty and Bobby didn't really respond to theirs. As the show went on I was crazy... singing and dancing like the rest of the Hammerheads. We were told to sit down as well and my sister almost got in a fight with the security guard. Needless to say the set was great. Marty walked right by us several times and it was just awesome.
After the set, my sister and I were supposed to get meet and greet passes from a friend of hers that works for Viacom. Before the show, the passes never materialized and her friend gave us several names of people to ask for and call etc... during the break I noticed a message on my phone. The INXS set was starting and I told her I would go out in the lobby to check on the message. So, I go out in the lobby with no sharpie, no camera, and nothing for anybody to sign. I'm talking to this woman on the phone from Viacom and I almost fainted who walks out.... MARTY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
There were only a handful of people in the lobby and I'm sure some of you who have posted were there. He was so sweet. I was wearing an old pair of jeans... on the leg I wrote in big letters "Lovehammers". He said, I love your pants! so I borrowed a sharpie from someone standing there and he signed my leg! Awesome!!!!!!!!! After that I ran back into the theatre and grabbed my camera. He was just walking out the door and I grabbed him for two pictures.
After Marty left, I ran into Billy when I was walking back into the theatre. He is the nicest guy on the planet! He signed my pocket and I got a great picture.
I went back in because I felt bad leaving my sister by herself durig INXS. I stayed for 2 songs and got so antsy thinking that I was going to miss Dino. That I bolted out of there again. MY luck Dino was in the lobby. He is just as everyone described. Sweet, Humble, funny. He too signed my pocket and made a joke about me not farting!
I went back into the concert and as a result I guess I missed Bobby. Damn!
After the show we again tried to contact someone about the meet and greet passes which were promised to us..... The INXS crew had us wait outside the the door to the stage room for at least 45 minutes.. Nothing. My sister was pretty heartbroken. She brought several gifts for INXS from Japan, a bottle of saki, and this really cool ring that said "good fortune" in Japanese for JD. We never got in and she was in tears.... To make a long story even longer....
Security at the Paramount escorted us out the back of the venue where the buses were. There was Marty standing by the bus. My sister went up to him and decided to give him the ring and the SAki. He was so cool. Looked her in the eye, gave her a huge hug. Tried the ring on... said he loved it and was so appreciative. It was one of those spiritual sweet moments. She was so taken by Marty's kindness. He is such a gentle guy.
Needless to say, It was a great night.
I have some great pictures but don't have time to figure out how to post them.
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Post by DG on Jan 28, 2006 17:09:36 GMT -5
hammerheadfl- That story almost brought me to tears. Marty is so cool. He seems to be evrything a rockstar should be.
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Lynda
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