Erin
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Post by Erin on Jan 29, 2006 7:57:21 GMT -5
WOW! Awesome pics and reviews everyone!  I'm so glad you all had such a great time, I can't wait for a chance to the guys in concert. |
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Post by klly on Jan 29, 2006 9:34:28 GMT -5
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Post by Amy on Jan 29, 2006 9:48:29 GMT -5
You guys and gals are AWESOME with the reviews and photos! Thank you, thank you. And Rockbeast, now Hammerbeast (?), is da man with Suzi!  |
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Post by ChiTownChick on Jan 29, 2006 10:17:54 GMT -5
Thank you to Kelley for getting my pics posted.
Here is my concert experience.
I was at the Viper in the afternoon to check the place out with Penny, D and Kelley, and we bought some shirts while we were there to get signed later. We went back to the hotel, grabbed a quick bite to eat, and started getting ready for the Rainbow Room. Went to the Rainbow room and got to meet everyone from the two boards (here and loverhammers' board) which was great. We had fun at dinner reminscing over everyone's concert experiences and sharing our mutual love for the band. My group (Penny,D,Kelley,jezza,Kimberly87 and me) were the last ones out of the restaurant and got to the Viper @ 11 p.m. The place was already very crowded. I wasn't concerned, however, since the woman we spoke to earlier at the Viper had told us they would be clearing the place out after the last band and that those of us there for the Lovehammers' set would be re-admitted.
During the last band's final song, I went to the ladies' restroom. When I came out, the last act had ended and the place had gotten even more crowded. I realized then that the management would not be clearing the place out and started freaking out as there was barely any room to move. I somehow managed to get back near the group I was with. We waited for over half an hour and people were squeezed together like sardines. The guy next to me kept apologizing for bumping into me - I told him it was not problem, and that it was like this at the end of the Metro show. Finally, the guys arrive through the side door and take the stage, and the crowd is totally psyched for the show to begin.
The set started with Straight as an Arrow which was amazing. The crowd was rocking out. I believe the set list included:
Straight as an Arrow
Hold On
Call of Distress
Better Off Walk Away
The Tunnel
The Riddle
Throw My Head
Trees
Clinic
Paint it Black
This Town
Everyone has already reported about the panties being thrown on stage, Marty and Dino's comments to the crowd, etc. After I believe the first or second song was over, Marty mentioned that they were really thirsty and if someone could get them some drinks. Shortly thereafter, beers were in hand for each of the guys. At the start of the next song, Billy was smoking a cigarette while playing (in the non-smoking venue). Seeing that was one of my favorite moments of the concert - it felt like you were watching a band at your local bar, except the band happened to be the LOVEHAMMERS! Shortly after that, the mean bouncer dude came to our area with a flashlight and started yelling at some guy just to the left of Jodie about taking pictures and made it clear he would lose the camera if he saw it again. I was cracking up as Jodie had just taken a bunch of pics and had just put her camera away. I didn't get the nerve to pull my camera out until near the end of the concert and kept looking around for the bouncer dude. During The Tunnel, Marty walked out into the crowd and ended up finding his way over to Jodie (who was next to me) and sang to her which was cool. People were grabbing his hand, touching him, etc. as he was working the crowd. The ladies in the first row also appeared to have several opportunities to touch Marty. Before I knew it, they had finished playing This Town and the show was over. At that point, the management kept repeating the show was over and kicked everyone out of the venue.
to be continued.
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Post by ChiTownChick on Jan 29, 2006 10:57:28 GMT -5
Part two of my concert experience:
Everyone is outside the venue waiting for the guys to come out. A fan is trying to get their pic taken with Bobby and mean bouncer dude screams no pics! This fan asks Bobby to come outside for a pic, which he graciously agreed to do. People began approaching Bobby for autographs, etc. I had asked Jodie if she would please take my pic with Bobby with her camera as I didn't want to be wasting time trying to find my camera buried in my purse. I was behing mrsbud as she was getting her drumstick signed from Bobby (congrats to you, mrsbud on catching the drumstick at the Gibson show!). I took Jodie's pic with Bobby, and then people continued to ask for autographs. I then walked up right next to him and asked if I could please have a picture with him. I believe the conversation went something like this: "Bobby, can I please get my picture taken with you", and he smiles and says "Sure". I'm standing next to him and say "you're an amazing drummer . . .kdjfjdgyhtjrys....I love your music....kjytbh@jkjfdf$jfkldj......I totally love you...." I'm sure it sounded like total gibberish but I did get my picture taken with him (thanks Jodie!). He continued signing autographs and taking more pics but then had to go back in the venue. I also saw Rockbeast get his photo taken with Suzie and got to see the picture - I was very happy for you, Rockbeast!
I went to the corner store with Kelley to get a bottle of water as it had been at least 3 hours since I'd had anything to drink (the 3 glasses of wine at dinner didn't help hydrate me). Kelley gets the call from Penny and tells me to hurry up. I tell her I'll catch up with her - have to get my water as I am dying of thirst. I then leave the store and look around and see Kelly, Penny and D are nowhere to be found. I'm walking around and realize they must be back in the Viper room. The side door is closed and you can't just walk in. However, I see the bouncer dude is opening it occassionally to let people out. I wait for my opportunity. Next time I see the door open, I am standing there and ask mean bouncer dude if I can come in for a quick moment. I told him that I believe I got separated from my group and asked if I could please do a quick walk through to see if they are in there. He says sure and I walk right in with the door slamming behind me. I just about fall over as I see Billy, Bobby, and Dino in there talking to fans, signing autographs, etc.
I make my way over to Billy, asked for his autograph and talked to him for awhile. I had heard him mention he's from Oak Lawn. I told him my hubby grew up in Oak Lawn, we are fellow South Siders, we saw him perform the National Anthem at the White Sox game, he is an amazing guitartist, we (me and hubby) really appreciate their music and are looking forward to seeing them the following weekend at the Chicago Theatre. Billy is so sweet and just continues to thank me, gives me a long hug, mentions he can't believe I flew from Chicago, etc. I then make my way back to Bobby and ask for his autograph as I forgot to earlier. I do not approach Dino as he is constantly surrounded by a group of people and is laughing with everyone and having a great time. I just was enjoying watching Dino having a great time interacting with his group. Finally, I see Penny as she is in her "compromising position" with Marty. I have a good laugh as I see her shirt being signed since I had suggested earlier in the afternoon that we buy the shirts to get them signed and realize I totally forgot I had my shirt with me. I was so blown away by being close to the guys that I didn't even think about the shirt. I did not get Marty's autograph but saw him and then heard the bouncer dude make the announcement that everyone had to leave the venue NOW. I went outside and waited with others. We saw Marty come out of the Viper room, sign a couple of autographs (this was also when Kimberly87 got her kiss from him!), and then he was in the car and left. We then got to meet Jeremy and talked to him for awhile which was cool. Just spent the rest of the time milling around outside the venue and saying our goodbyes to everyone we had met. Treebee, I love the necklace, and forgot to tell you that you looked totally hot - you were in rock chick mode! I loved every moment of this experience (other than the drunk chick we had to deal with for part of the concert - she left when she realized Jodie and Penny were about to kick her a**).
I want to say thank you to all the hammerheads I got to meet, even if briefly.
I hope those of you going to future concerts on the tour get the chance to meet fellow fans and hope you have an opportunity to do a meet and greet with the guys. All the guys in the band truly appreciate the support of the fans.
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Post by ChiTownChick on Jan 29, 2006 11:05:37 GMT -5
jezza, you have AMAZING pictures! Thanks for posting them. I'm so glad you decided to come out to the show and join us for the dinner - you are a total sweetheart.
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Post by yakketyyak on Jan 29, 2006 11:25:09 GMT -5
Jezza, Virginia, ChiTownChick, Rockbeast, and all the other wonderful Lovehammer concert attendees....your pictures and reviews of The Viper Room are awesome and I am SOOOOO glad you guys had such a great time...We on the East Coast hungrily eat up your posts which only heightens our anticipation and excitement levels for OUR chance to share in the Lovehammer experience...THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!!!!!!! And I bow to you Jodie for getting Marty to sing just to you at the Viper Room. How in the world did you keep your legs from melting beneath you?  ? |
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treebee
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Post by treebee on Jan 29, 2006 11:29:50 GMT -5
The show rocked  and it was so awesome getting to meet all the hammerheads...here is a beautiful pic of lovely Marty...  |
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Post by klly on Jan 29, 2006 11:34:13 GMT -5
The show rocked and it was so awesome getting to meet all the hammerheads...here is a beautiful pic of lovely Marty... wow. Im drooling-what a pic! It was great to meet you treebee and thank you for my lovely necklace. I put nail polish on it as soon as we got to hotel and wore it home! |
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treebee
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Post by treebee on Jan 29, 2006 11:36:53 GMT -5
Kelley, I so wish that we could have spent more time together. I love you, girl! I am glad that you like your necklace. I am going to make another batch for Chi-town! I gotta hook up all my other hammerchickies!
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UandMe
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Post by UandMe on Jan 29, 2006 11:57:04 GMT -5
Treebee!!!!!!!!! So glad you had a rockin time, my friend! And I am hoping I am one of those hammerchickie ; )
(btw, I pmd you at lh.com)
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treebee
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Post by treebee on Jan 29, 2006 12:02:43 GMT -5
uandme, the old brd or the new one?
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treebee
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Post by treebee on Jan 29, 2006 12:04:33 GMT -5
Treebee!!!!!!!!! So glad you had a rockin time, my friend! And I am hoping I am one of those hammerchickie ; ) (btw, I pmd you at lh.com) and of course you are one of those hammerchickies!  |
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Post by Cindy on Jan 29, 2006 12:08:28 GMT -5
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UandMe
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Post by UandMe on Jan 29, 2006 12:09:37 GMT -5
uandme, the old brd or the new one? The new one! : ) |
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Post by rockfan on Jan 29, 2006 12:16:01 GMT -5
Thanks Jezza and Chitownchick for the AWESOME pics. |
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rockbeast
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Post by rockbeast on Jan 29, 2006 12:41:20 GMT -5
Hey ChiTownChick- I wish I could have met you. I dont remember you. Were you hanging with Penny, Dannielle, etc? I just met so many people I cannot remember everyone.........
Great review and lets keep those pics and reviews coming
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raeski
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Post by raeski on Jan 29, 2006 13:09:35 GMT -5
ROCKBEAST.... AWESOME PIC WITH YOU AND SWEET SUSIE!! YOU WERE IN HEAVEN ;D GREAT PICS, AND GREAT REPORT FROM EVERYONE WHO WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO GO. CHITOWNCHICK.... YOU MANAGED IT TOO! I TAKE IT HUBBY IS DOING MUCH BETTER ;D |
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Post by rockfan on Jan 29, 2006 13:13:34 GMT -5
Wow, Cindy  Thanks for arranging with that photographer for those pics at the Viper Room. Those are great and there are even more?  |
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chanvre
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Post by chanvre on Jan 29, 2006 13:16:53 GMT -5
Hell no, I didn't get a chance to talk to him. That dude swept him away right when I was approaching. Who was that kid, anyway? Was it this guy? It's Jeremy! The merch guy!  Yeah, that's him. Didn't he play with the guys towards the end of the show? He's a cutie. (but I'm still mad at him for taking Bobby away!) |
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