Viper Room Rocked last night! thx Dan

[rockbeast]

nina99 said:

I also attended the Viper show with my husband. It was incredible! But before that, we met up with other hammerheads at the Rainbow Room, got to meet some really nice people from this board and LH.com,had a great time then we headed towards the Viper the place was very small. Great I thought! I'll be even closer to them. I was able to make my way to the front of the stage and this really nasty girl next to me tried to get me to move out of there and kept pushing me and others and asking me to leave.TOO BAD!!!! I didn't go anywhere. so I was able to see them up close and even touched Marty's leg! a little bit later he came close again and held my hand OMG! I was in Heaven! After the show I was able to get my picture taken with the boys except Marty.booo He had left the building later came back but it was too late. Then we met Suzie McNiel and took a picture with her. She's really nice. Now, I'd like post some of my pictures here but I don't know how to go about it. Can someone help me? thanks

You didnt mention Tisha and rockbeast Nina!! Oh well, sounds like you were under the Casey spell. LOL

I sent off for this picture that i took to be blown up POSTER size

[heartotexas]

Penny, what a great story! It was very difficult to read it 'cause I kept falling on the floor laughing hysterically.

"Marty the Rock God to End All Rock Gods That's Right You Idiots with INXS Wouldn't Know Rock Star if It Bit You on the Ass Casey" --- Love it!!!

[Sharon (sdbrins)]

Penny, I would just like to say thank you.

It has been the worst day ever. I live in South Texas and have a ticket to the KC show, which I'm sure by now you know has been rescheduled. It is unlikely I will be able to go to the show on the new date. I have been in tears. But then...

I just finished reading your review and am falling out of my chair laughing. Between Marty's desperation and the new long name I again have tears rolling down my face, happy tears, tears of laughter.

Thanks I really needed that.

Sharon

[typodi]

Pom-Poms and Tootsie Pops (personal memories and color tidbits)

I too was at the Viper Room. Got to meet Rockbeast and Jodieca which was delightful. I have been sick so didn't know about the RB dinner - would have loved to meet more of you.

I brought a friend (Michael) with me who had never been exposed to the LH craze. Living here in LA, we got there about 9:00PM. Not too crazy. First band - pretty good. Had a drink then went out and walked the Strip. Came back in and 2nd band on - not as good as first band but still OKAY. The place was filled up and the bouncer SWORE to me that everyone had to come out at 11:30 PM and then go back in. Michael and I went outside for a breath of the fresh and decided to hang out instead of going in and coming out again. So we hung outside and the band roadies showed up with all the LH equipment. So I made it a point to give each instrument case a loving pat because why not?

Finally Michael and I realized ain't nobody coming out so we went back in. It was a tight squeeze - I felt like a sweater in one of those vacuum sealed bags.

Behind us there was a black hole somewhere that kept sucking people in and spitting them back out but Michael and I couldn't find it. Apparently we didn't know the magic words.

We ended up by the door, next to the side of the stage, by the amps - Oh why, Oh why did we ever leave?

Then the doors opens and in come Dino, Billy and Bobby. They had to go right by me and Bobby gave me a big smile. I was going to smile back but I felt DG take over my body so I let her smile back at Bobby for herself.

Once back in my own body, I felt something odd. This little man with a tellatubby body was pressed up against my backside so hard I felt I had a pillow attached to my ass. He was chatting away with a friend and waving his saliva glistening Tootsie Pop around the vicinity of my hair. I managed to feint off this candy attack and then the stage door opened again.

IT WAS MARTY. He was definitely psyching himself up for the show. He came in, shoulders hunched, shaking his fingers out with a very intense look on his face with sunglasses at night. Way cool.

He jumped up on the stage and this girl grabbed his ass. I thought "How cheeky" but apparently this is not Marty's review of the situation because he walked back over and gave her a kiss. Now I know.

There was some fumbling behind the curtain and then POW SHAZAM-it is the LOVEHAMMERS. They rocked the joint. Unbelievable. Then Marty turned and looked at me. Just at me. It was a double whammy. The look was burning and we swapped souls for one second and I was left reeling. Fainting was out as there was no room to fall. I turned to Michael and he's looking at me, mouth agape and a look of pure wonder on his face.

During the show Marty said he wanted to look each and every one of us in the eyes so that we would know how much the LH's appreciated us being there. He was going to focus on each and every one of us. I asked Michael later if he felt the focus and he said "My God, I couldn't believe it. He looked at me and it was like electricity. What intense eyes he has". Well, the better to see you with.

Jeremy came over when the LHS were asking for beer and then he kept me entertained with tidbits about previous shows. I wasn't sure who he was at the time but a sweet kid.

At one point, I caught a peripheral glimpse of something and I turned to my friend. There were pom poms dancing over his head. I thought pretty cool way to get Marty's attention. Then Michael shifted and the fan was completely dressed head to toe in full cheerleader regalia. Ahhhh, Hollywood.

There were panties, roses, propositions and clothes flying everywhere. It was hot, HOT in the Viper Room and Marty ended up barechested on stage. He and the band were incredible. Bobby is totally delicious, Dino's a handsome devil and Billy's cool. It was outstanding to see them perform live.

The song set was superb and it was a sing-a-long which please the guys to no end.

Then the guys jumped off the stage and ran out the door. Then they popped back in the door and back on stage. Marty was standing in front of me with the security guard protecting him from the crush. Since by now, the guard, Jeremy, the bouncer and I are sworn blood hammers, I reached over the security guard's arm and laid my hand on Marty's arm. He looked at me and I yelled, "Have to". He grinned and then turning to the stage,started asking "Where's the mike?" Found it, jumped back on stage for the final song.

Regrets - I have a few. Didn't know the guys were back in the club so missed that. Sorry I didn't get to meet more McOrgs. Had a tie for Bobby to sign for DG but couldn't get to him. Next time.

If anyone wants to know what Marty's butt looks like, ask me. I saw a lot of it on a Friday night in a steamy hot venue in the city of Angels.

Michael is now a Hammerhead.

[virginia]

Tell me about it.

Those eyes are so intense & they put you in a trance! I can't help but think of that moment of having eye contact for 2 secs....it was the best! It makes you want him even more....

Hope he comes back to LA soon.

=)

[penny74]

Awesome review typodi! I'm sorry I didn't get to meet you. Way to convert the friend though! I, uh, saw the cheerleaders too. I forgot about it until you mentioned them. Um. Interesting.

[penny74]

sdbrins said:

Penny, I would just like to say thank you.

It has been the worst day ever. I live in South Texas and have a ticket to the KC show, which I'm sure by now you know has been rescheduled. It is unlikely I will be able to go to the show on the new date. I have been in tears. But then...

I just finished reading your review and am falling out of my chair laughing. Between Marty's desperation and the new long name I again have tears rolling down my face, happy tears, tears of laughter.

Thanks I really needed that.

Sharon

Awwww...you're welcome.

I really hope that you can work something out to get to the rescheduled show.

[typodi]

penny74 said:

Awesome review typodi! I'm sorry I didn't get to meet you. Way to convert the friend though! I, uh, saw the cheerleaders too. I forgot about it until you mentioned them. Um. Interesting.

Thanks Penny - So sorry I met so few of my ilk. Loved your review.

[virginia]

Hi,

I just wanted to post some additional photos.





Enjoy Marty in motion~

[hammeredinmn]

Flew into LA Friday afternoon- hit the Viper alone... or so I thought! It was amazing to meet so many fans in one spot!

No time had I arrived and made friends with fans from all over the country.

Next thing I know I am at the front of the stage and the side enterance opens... in walks Billy! What a great guy! Next is Bobby- he enters "This place is PACKED!" Bobby yells. Dino comes in takes a deep breath and crawls under the curtain. I raise the curtain and ask Billy "So Marty coming or what?" Billy smiles "Yeah, he'll be coming." Turn around and Marty enters wearing dark shades, black jacket, pinstripes, and the everpresent black Converse. "Hard day?" I ask. Marty smiles.....

The night was definetely one I will never forget. We can all look back years from now and say "We knew them when...."

[chanvre]

Holy crap, virgina. Those are some great pictures!!!

Hammeredinmn, I love that you peeked under the curtain. Haha
I wish I had been closer to the stage! I was stuck behind a bunch of tall dudes.

[ndluv]

hey virginia! At least you got a few pics! I was too chicken to risk my camera! And you know how close I was to the stage too! Great to meet you btw, even tho we didnt get much chance to get to know each other!

[virginia]

Hi,

Did you see me do that...I know...I peaked under there a couple of times before the stage guy pushed the curtain forcefully back.

What do you look like....do you have a photo w/ Marty....
send me a copy.....

=)

Glad you liked the photos....

[mrsbud]

typodi said:

At one point, I caught a peripheral glimpse of something and I turned to my friend. There were pom poms dancing over his head. I thought pretty cool way to get Marty's attention. Then Michael shifted and the fan was completely dressed head to toe in full cheerleader regalia. Ahhhh, Hollywood.

So, what was the deal with the cheerleaders? I was standing with hubster, cjspas, chanvre & her hubby, and we were trying to stand our ground (as was everyone else). All of a sudden, these cheerleaders come by, pom poms waving, pushing past us. I said, "Excuse me, where are you from?" and one of them mubbled something like "jfnssdufhc magazine" or something. So, I told he she needed to get back. (It was the suspicious magazine publisher in me coming out. LOL) I saw their outfits after the show and they were actually pretty cool.

I was really disappointed, however, that the room WASN'T cleared after the earlier show. I was told, as were many others, that it would be cleared out and only people with LH tickets would be allowed in. We left from the Gibson a little early and Mr. Bud said we should go straight to the club. I said, nah, we have time to check in, freshen up, etc. As we walked by on Sunset, the last band was still playing. Once we got in, I thought, "How could there be this many people already here?" We were stuck in the back (yeah, as if that's so far from the stage, LOL). For our fellow hammerheads who were lucky to be up in front, I say woohoo!! But how many people up there DIDN'T EVEN HAVE TICKETS for the LH show. Anyway, I thought that was pretty BS.

The show made up for it. Did we get f***in' hammered, or what!!!!

[4reeds]

I agree with you Mrs. Bud.

There were a lot of people in there that didn't have tickets. While we were waiting in the Will Call line, the bouncer kept letting in a bunch of his 'friends' that weren't even on the list.

I was worried for awhile that he might not let us in if the place got too packed. When we finally got in, I knew there was no way we were leaving.

It was a fantastic show and all's well that ends well, I just wonder why they didn't stick to their original plan of clearing out the place

ps - It was fun running into you at the valet booth Saturday morning.

[mrsbud]

4reeds said:

ps - It was fun running into you at the valet booth Saturday morning.

Ditto! Polarfan showed us pics from the Highland show at dinner, and I asked, "Who's that pretty girl?" Hammerhubby said I should go to another show somewhere (he actually asked, "Where are they still playing on the tour?" We're going to NY on the 27th. BAD TIMING!

The next time they headline in Chi Town, we need to get a Cali contingent together! All the girls, You, me, Polarfan, Jodie, Chanvre, Cjspas, and anyone else need to make it a Hammerbabe Roadtrip. LOL

[cjspas]

Hammerhubby is so cool! Now that my the shows in LA are over--I'm going through hammer withdrawal. I spent a whole day seeing if I could rearrange my life to do the CBGB show in NY--alas too complicated but I'm up for a hammerbabe roadtrip in the future. Count me in.

My other hope is that because LA is where many of the media outlets are--they'll be back out here for promo appearances (Leno, Jimmy Kimmel etc.) and then do another late night show somewhere--since they had so much fun at the Viper Room. I want them to feel like LA is Chicago West--they'll always find a crowd singing their songs and making the room crazy with them.

[virginia]

Hi,

I totally know what you are feeling. I was going under a mad depression since the Viper. I was almost thinking of going to the Ny, but like you said it's just too impossible at this point.

You're right, they will likely be coming back to LA. Lets keep each other posted. HOpe they come and rock at the Viper. I had the most amazing time.

Cya

[chanvre]

Ladies, I am SO down with a roadtrip to see the boys. Anytime, anyplace. I'm definitely suffering through wicked withdrawals. I feel empty inside! (Ah, can I be any more dramatic?)

Seriously, I've already put aside a Lovehammers savings account for emergency concerts. I want to be ready to go at all times, just in case.

I wonder if they'll ever do the Viper again? Pleaseeeeee.

[Shoes]

Ok, after meeting Billy I went out the door and Bobby was there getting autographs and pics with all the hammerheads! I recognized alot of faces from the boards, but didnt get a chance to introduce myself to anyone really. I introduced myself to Rockbeast, He was happier than a kid at christmas after that show! I waited for a chance to get Bobbys autograph, but then we went back in the bar and I went in after him. Bouncer yelled, "last one in" and shut the door behind me. I followed Bobby and waited for my turn. Asked him to sign my cd liners, told him how far I came to see them, he said 'youre crazy!" told him I'd see him next weekend too. I stepped aside to let others have their turn, then realized I HAD to have a hug from him, so I asked him If I could have a hug before I left and he said SURE! sweety. Ok, then I decided I better get my butt back outside and wait for Marty, I didnt know he had been at the back of the club, I couldnt see him from where I was. I went around to the side of the building and saw all my girls already with him! So I hightailed it down the side walk and walked around the outside of the others that were gathered. Sorry if i peed anyone off by butting up, but I WAS NOT going to miss my chance. So I gave Marty my garter,, he was so in awe of all the people there, he tried hard to talk to everyone and get as many pics with everyone as he could. This is one gracious man people. Some friends were able to get a couple pics of me with marty before he was whisked away...

[color=Brown]Beautiful ND! Don't forget who took you're awesome Marty pic! We were so lucky to be in the right place at the right time![/color]