Charlotte Show - before, during, after...

[klly]

RF: spontaneous hugging before he gets on the bus? (* faints)
WOW....I'm so glad you had such an awesome time. It sounds like it couldn't have
been more memorable. Awesome!

[penny74]

Great story rockfan!!

[DG]

Ok.. there is a 30 or so page version of this in the Asylum Rec Room, but here's the condensed version..

It was an honor to meet RF, Jodie, Cindy and Amy.


First, let me say a special thanks to Jodie and Penny. Penny made Jodie promise to get me a Bobby moment and Jodie came through.

The concert was fabulous. I stood next to Jodie. Marty spent about a third of the concert within 2 feet of us. They were all on. I enjoyed watching each of them. Billy is obviously having the time of his life.

Meeting everybody upstairs was fabulous. It was really cool to sit and talk to people who I had only known by screen name. I felt like Jodie and RF were old friends.

The Meet and Greet was so fast. I pulled out the tie that Penny had Marty sign at the Metro and he lit up. He said "Oh that was for you." I gave Dino one of A's SP's and that made him smile. Bobby was looking tired. I told him that he had talked to me on the phone and he said "Oh that was you?" and I had to move on. Billy just signed my things.

I stood with Jodie, just taking pictures. I mentioned being disappointed so she came up with a plan. We got back in line. I shook Marty's hand this time. Dino just gave me this look, like I was an idiot, while he shook my hand. I asked Bobby if I could have a hug. He looked over at Ted who was distracted and said "Sure." My sister yelled that she didn't get the picture and so I asked him if I could have another one. He again said "ok." I about died. I moved onto Billy who is fabulous. He was so easy to talk to. I mean, he just puts you at ease. I really am glad that I got to talk to him last. He is so funny.

Here's a list of songs they played:
Ultrasound
Straight as an Arrow
This Town
Trees
Mr. Brightside
Eyes Can't See
Tunnel
Hold On
The Riddle
Rain on the Brain

I think that's it. They are not in order.

[Amy]

O'my......I don't even know where to begin! I'm EXHAUSTED and Cindy is sick as a dog. I'm at work now, but will be headed home early and going to bed early tonight - I'm either way too tired from staying up 'til 4 am or coming down with the current bug. Cindy was coughing and congested before getting to Charlotte, but it's gotten worse and she felt like poo when I dropped her off at the airport this morning. And, if all those germs weren't bad enough, I was hanging out with the boys last night and Bob is sick, sick, sick with a nasty bug! That poor man was shivering like crazy, not to mention losing his dinner just before we met them on the tour bus.

Okay, enough about illness! Let's pray for quick recoveries for everyone. Cindy & I have TONS of stuff for the site and lots of big surprises in store for you. We had some secret stuff planned while in Charlotte and everything went even better than expected. Marty, Dino, Bob, and Billy could not have been more gracious or accommodating.

I took a few photos, but a friend went with me to Charlotte - by wonderful coincidence he's a photographer. He took a ton of photos, so we'll hopefully have some later this week to show you. I didn't take many photos, but tried a few videos. It was harder than I expected....trying to keep up with Marty! They may be a bit bouncy....I'll know tonight when I try to upload them to the PC.

Please be patient with Cindy & I - I'm still snowed under with my business and Cindy will probably stay in bed for a day or two with the crud.

So, I'll announce one itty, bitty secret for those not at the Charlotte show:
Marty sang "Mr. Brightside!"
That is one of my videos and although I don't think it turned out too well because of all the folks in front of me, I believe Jodie has a great one! We knew about the surprise ahead of time, but didn't give it away - we just gave a few fans some TEASES!

Cindy & I stayed for a few INXS songs and JD did a FANTASTIC job.

Special thanks to Jodie & Tricia for helping secure a place in line for us at the m&g.

Sorry we were unavailable to meet with many of you - we had our, um, "plans" that you'll see later and Cindy just kept getting sicker and sicker.

[penny74]

Oooooooh, Amy, you TEASE!!! I can't wait to see the "surprises"! I hope you and Cindy are feeling better soon. Get some rest!

[chitowngirl]

AWESOME stories girls! I can't wait to see what you have up your sleeves Cindy & Amy!

[tignor]

well, DH and I just got home. Let me know when and where you post the pics from Mellow Mushroom and the show pics, Jodie. They were fantastic. I'm still kicking myself for not bringing my camera but was so afraid it would be confiscated and I'm not the richest chickie in the world that digital cameras become disposable, you know?

It was great meeting everyone, especially Meridith and her hammer hubby Mario. You were all fantastic.

I got to meet Marty but he was tired by that the time we got to him. I made DH stay in line while I ran to the car (yes RAN) to get both LH CDs we had in there, and was out of breath and sweaty when I got back, but thankfully was ok when I met him.

I handed him my CD sleeve and told him that we drove from Roanoke, VA to see him, over 3 hours away, and he mumbled something. I leaned forward and said, "sorry?" and he said "I hope it was worth it" I tried not to be a freaky-stalker-obsessed person and not gush but oh, my...when he looks at you he makes it a point to look right in your eyes and Marty was so sweet and softspoken, I just melted. He had some eyeliner running under one eye and I wanted to rub it off but unlike everyone else, I felt weird asking for a hug or anything. DH shook his hand but all I did was touch the back of his wrist. He was so sweet and gentlemanly and seemed very gracious. I said something that I can't remember, something along the lines of yeah it was or something, then we were pushed down the line to Dino, Bob and Billy, who were very nice. We got in right at the end there and I can't talk from screaming. They were all fantastic and I feel it was a priviledge to meet them all.

All I can say is I'm pis*** at Ticketmaster for putting me in the balcony. We scarfed the first tix up thinking they would sell out soon (and they didn't) and I am so jealous of you on the floor. BUT we also were in the front row of the balcony and had an unobstructed view.

OH, yeah. And INXS was good too. ;D

[backformore]

tignor, I was at Mellow Mushroom and met you and your hubby and most of the others. It was fun meeting you and signing the banner. I saw you guys up there in the balcony and you were really rocking out. The front of the stage was awesome, so much energy! Definitely a night to remember. I lost my phone in between the stage, I was giving a cellcert and my phone fell through a crack. That was the worst thing. The best part was meeting the guys and getting to talk to them. They are so down to earth and put you right at ease. I saw them in Chicago at the Chicago Theatre and this show was definitely better. I actually saw several people leaving during the INXS set. I heard that from the lobby. Never went back in.

[polarfan]

OHHHHHHHHH
These stories are better than any Midol, thanks for sharing, sigh thud, (mental note bring eye make remover in case Marty needs a quick touch up ;D )

[angel]

I am glad ya'll had such a great time just like I did, next time, I really really want to meet all of you!!! and I want to meet Marty and the band again! Great story RF and Amy and Tignor and backformore!

oh I hope Cindy feels better soon

[rockfan]

Can't wait for those surprises, Amy. You and Cindy were very busy yesterday. Jodie's video of Mr. Brightside is great. Glad I finally got to meet you and Cindy. You two rock

[ktbrandy]

I feel like I know everybody here but don't think I have posted before. I have really enjoyed this thread and Jodie and RF's pictures are VERY cute! All of your reviews of the shows just keep me on the edge of my seat and it is addicting how you just want to read more and more reviews and can't get enough of everyone's awesome experiences with this band. It is really unbelievable how many of us they have touched. I also want to shout out to Amy and Cindy for their devotion to the site and keeping us all informed. I can't wait to see what they have next. Amazing girls you are!!! You do an incredible job here and I feel blessed to visit.

Let me know if anyone plans on going to the rescheduled MN show on March 2nd. I will be there with my son and hopefully I will be able to give a review worthy of all of yours!!!

[beachgirl]

All the stories are wonderful! Thank you everyone for sharing!

[butterflynclouds]

I got some pics for ya!!



The Show was amazing!!!

I am running on 3 hours sleep and am still pumped by the entire adventure!! I can't believe, I, actually met all of them and like totally hung out with Dan too..

Okay, first.. here's the banner that was Shuckra's idea... but I helped on.. AND she got all of the guys to sign next to their stick figure!! So awesome!

So the peeps in the pic are Jodieca, Shuckra, me (Butterflynclouds), and Rockfan!

[butterflynclouds]

Next is my favorite - Me with Dan H.





Did I mention..

[butterflynclouds]

This is the whole group from Mellow Mushroom..

Can you find yourself in here??

[butterflynclouds]

Here's another one from Mellow Mushroom - the view from the other end of the table..

[butterflynclouds]

Here's one of Billy with Jodieca & Rockfan

[butterflynclouds]

Here's Shuckra's husband, Mario, with Marty!!

[butterflynclouds]

Here's ME with Marty.. SWEET!!