Charlotte Show - before, during, after...

[Sharon (sdbrins)]

Hey Jodie and Rockfan,

Jodie great to see that beautiful smile and Rockfan, grinning ear to ear. Gosh, I wonder what you girls could possibly be smiling about? ;D

Wow, would you just look at those pictures. Now thats the way to spend an evening!!!

Sharon

[angel]

Thanks DG! I would love to tell yall what the song was but I think Jodecia is wanting to....But I will say it was a song from the show!!!! Yeah I wish I could have met yall to! And awesome is really an understatement like you said! unforgetable is more like it, I am sooooo ready to go again! yeah greeneyes, thats right, I swear I just froze, and gasped, lol

[Sharon (sdbrins)]

Oh Angel I am so happy for you!!

How cool. He is just the best!!! ;D

The suprize song...oh I know...I know...but I'll wait. he he

Sharon

[angel]

I am sorry not Jodecia, she said Cindy and Amy, sorry for the mess up, still disorientated, Thanks Sharon!

[angel]

okay, I just wanted to let yall know that I can't post my pics until, (according to my husband) he goes and gets a USB Cable for my digital camera. So hopefully I can get them up soon!! BUT I am looking forward to everyone else's pics, and Hey Rockfan and Jodecia, those pictures were awesome. Yall look so cute!!!

[wendyc122]

Wow ... he kissed you and you didn't kiss him back??

[albrmo]

This is killing me not knowing what the surprise song is---Please let us know--and Jodie please send the recording asap!!!

Thanks for sharing all of the stories

[needy]

Angel - What a great story. I'm so thrilled for you!

Jodie - Why would you crop yourself out of any pictures! You're so pretty girl. I just love your tour bus stories.

Surprise song? What surprise song??? Tell us...tell us...

[ChiTownChick]

Angel, thanks for sharing your story. I'm glad you were able to get your pic with Billy - he is such a sweetie.

Jodie, we are all patiently (NOT) waiting for your review/pics, etc. (and please check your PMs)

[angel]

Thank you all reading my moment to shine, lol. Im sure Jodecia and RF and others got more, but what I got was priceless for little ol me. I know that that was a once in a lifetime thing, I have two small children, so I won't forget it!!!!!! The pics with Jodecia and RF are AWESOME!!!!!!!! okay okay yeah I will shut up now, LOL!!!! I just wish I could post my pics dammit, lol. They will be up soon (hopefully)

[mrsbud]

OMG Jodie! That pic of Marty kissing you on the head is priceless! Wow, what a shot!!! That's definitely a keeper (as if they're ALL not). LOL

[suzy]

Oh.....I am SO HAPPY for you!! Jodie...what incredible pictures!! Wow!! You look so beautiful next to Marty!!
Angel....I'm so happy for you!! I can only hope that I have a chance like that on Tuesday!!

[kellysgirl]

You guys are killing me.......what song?
Can't wait for the reviews.......Charlotte must have been really special!!!!!

[keysunset]

chitowngirl said:

Great story Angel! Can't wait to see your pics!

Yes, great story! These guys are so sweet!

Looking forward to the pictures ....

[keysunset]

BTW, I've got to know: did North Carolina do itself proud? Was the audience "seriously rabid"?!?!

hee hee hee

[sparkle]

Last night was f'in off the wall! It was fantastic meeting all of the MC.orgers...you gals simply ROCK! I'm exhausted still, and would love to close my eyes and sleep, but there's NO WAY that's gonna happen cause I'm still in the HammerZone.

The floor, especially up at the stage was a jumble of shaking bodies and bones. The HammerLove spread pretty fast. I was with my husband and a friend up on the rail in the balcony. We were the ONLY THREE people in the balcony up and ROCKING! The guy sitting next to me did tap his feet a couple of times, I'll give him that, but it was a sit down affair up there. At one point the lights came up to shine on the upperlevel, and Marty looked right up at us three Hammerheads, pointed up to us, and gave the biggest smile. We of course responded, well, yes, RABIDLY!

What a great time. I'm still flying. Love to you all, safe travels for everyone who came in from out of town, and a special hug for ((((Jodi)))) - I'll be sending good vibes your way this weekend.

[DG]

Oh yeah, when I told my story in the Fangirl Forum I forgot to add that the whole floor was rocking to the LHs. At one point everyone was singing along. It was amazing and overwhelming.

It was nice to meet you Sparkle..

[angel]

Hey Sparkle!! I was in the balcony right there at the rail too and never once did I sit down. Im sure yall had to have noticed my crazy butt! I was rockin the whole set! I did not care about anyone around me. So I was standing alone, but I didn't see anyone, but of course I was only looking at the stage and Marty, lol. I remeber him pointing and the lights coming on, yeah it was f'kin awesome. I was the tiny girl in black, jumping up and down and claping my hands above my head the ENTIRE time, did ya see me, LOL?

[rockfan]

Okay here goes my Charlotte story. It started with Jodie coming to stay with me Monday. We headed down to the city on Tues. to see Amy to give her some long awaited discs of pictures from her previous shows and some other stuff. It was so nice to finally meet Amy. Jodie and I discovered the "bus" in the parking lot. We hung around for a bit and decided to get some lunch. When we were leaving to go back to the car, we opened the door to the parking garage and wham, there was Dino coming up the stairs. We stopped and talked a few minutes and I told him I am an MC.org'er and that we post alot of things about him at the site which are all good of course and gave me a kiss on the forehead. He is such a crazy and nice guy and easy to talk to. Jodie and I got a few pics with him which some of you have seen. We then head back to the car and decide to wait and see if anyone else appears.

We were there for a little bit and all of a sudden, out walks Marty. Nearly hyperventilated. We talked to him for about 15-20 mins and got pics which some of you have seen. He is the nicest most humble guy. Everything fans have written that have met him are true. Of course, I was so nervous and babbling stuff but was able to say a few somewhat intelligent things but over all it was that "trance" he puts you in and the mind goes to mush. I said things like , the first time I saw you on RS, I just feel in love with you and all your performances and that he is such a truly amazing performer, etc and other dorky stuff. Jodie and I come home and get ready for the show.

We met fellow hammerheads at Mellow Mushroom Pizza and met so many great fans including, Shuckra, her husband and friend, butterflynclouds, Sparkle from LH.com, Tignor and several others (sorry my mind is still hammered from last night to remember all the names). We headed to Ovens and finally got to meet our dear DG and her sister. So glad they could make it. Then we met our dear Cindy, our website CEO. She is so nice and so smart. We get to our seats. Jodie goes to talk to Amy and Cindy who are in the second row. The lights go down and Jodie comes running back telling me to come down to the first row empty seats. We wind up against the stage. The crowd goes nuts when Bobby starts beating the drums to Ultrasound. The crowd gets louder. In comes Dino and Billy, louder and then our man Marty comes out and the crowd is going wild. There was so much love for them in Charlotte. The crowd behaved, no pushing or shoving but lots of rockin and tons of picture taking. Cameras were allowed (of course I bring my disposables not digital based on previous reports of tight security but not here (except it was no pics of INXS). Marty and the boys were at their finest. He had on the black frayed pants and Mr. Brightside shirt he wore on RS. Did the acoustic version of Mr. Brightside, so cool. They played all the songs from previous shows but the Clinic and one other, wwaahh. Then the shirt comes off and the crowd goes wilder. then it was over . Just 40 mins but a awesome 40 minutes.

During intermission, we hang out in the lobby with other fans and stay there during the INXS show. Did go in and see a couple of songs and they sounded great. Hats off to them. Then comes the meet & greet. They get a loud applause when they enter the lobby and the line was hundreds. M&G went very fast, say hi, sign and move on. We then hung around after that by the parking lot where the bus was. We talked to Shuckra, her husband who is such as funny guy and her friend butterflynclouds. Dino comes out first and said hi and went inside the bus. Billy comes out and stops to talk with us and got a few pics. He is the nicest guy and so funny. Then Marty comes out and stops to talk and of course get more pics. He didn't look tired and was very sweet to all of us and we told him how much we enjoyed the show, etc. Got more pics and he talked with others. As we were leaving for the car, Marty was done talking and before he headed for the bus, he gave me a big hug and I almost fainted since I wasn't expecting it. . I am still on a Lovehammer high as this was one day/night I will never forget. But I owe most of this to my friend, Jodie, who encouraged me to hang around as something may happen which it did. Thank you Jodie. I will have pics to post soon. Jodie has tons more plus videos and will get those on soon. Sorry for this long story but was edited to make it shorter so it could have been a lot longer.

[greeneyes]

rockfan, my hero... all those Marty hugs... wish you could bottle it and ship it to me.