Your VIP Experience With Nine Inch Nails - 2009

Your VIP Experience With Nine Inch Nails - 2009

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06/08/09 8:05 PM
Bradcardoza member Joined: 05/26/09 Location: New Bedford MA Posts: 40	Having donated $300 I felt pretty lucky at the end of the day. At the meet and greet I got 4 8x10's from the mansfield show signed by all 4 guys, all very friendly and willing to talk briefly. Especially Justin who explained how he wasnt photogenic and actually asked me to email him the pic because he liked it....... Very down to earth, all of them. My girlfriend also got the wave goodbye poster signed by all 4 guys, and although a huge fan actually got it signed for me. I was in the first group so I was against the stage for soundcheck for both bands, shook Tom's hand. My girlfriend also got a pic of trent and I hugging after the the group shot ....... My VIP experience far exceeded my expectations. Thanks to the band for doing this for all of us, and most importantly EDLC Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 06/08/2009 08:08PM by Bradcardoza.
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06/08/09 8:09 PM
Jambi544 member Joined: 05/21/09 Posts: 32	CaroK posted: I had the chance to do the $1000 M&G at Holmdel this past Saturday; it was a great experience. While the $300 people were meeting the band, we got a little tour of backstage and got to meet Jerome and Bill. They kindly chatted with us and answered all our questions. We then went to watch the soundcheck - as other people have said before, it's like being at a private concert. Trent was relaxed, made a few jokes, and gave a great mini-performance. ("I'm Afraid of Americans" was amazing). We then waited a bit and got to meet the band. We were all lined up and introduced one by one to the guys who were sitting at a table. Robin, Justin, Trent, and Ilan. Tried my best to find something smart, funny, or cool to say, but my brains had just stopped functioning by then. I think it was pretty obvious to them, but they were so kind and pretended everything was fine. Trent is either the best actor in the world, or the guy was genuinely happy to meet us. I'm pretty sure it's the latter. So got my hand shakes, smiles, hellos, signatures and moved on to a waiting area. We then lined up again for our picture. One picture, luckily it came out well. Except that I didn't manage to get a smile out of Trent on it. He was all smiley-smiley the whole time, even joking as we got ready for the pic, and then on the picture, bam!, serious Trent-face! Oh well, I have a grin big enough for two on that picture... (Btw, Brett took our picture & this guy is too adorable to be true!) We then proceeded to the dining phase of the program (no band, no crew, but there was seriously no time for any them to participate in that, SSSC was already on stage). In case you're wondering, the food was actually not bad at all. After that, it was finally time to go backstage. Kylie (sp?) instructed us on how to behave there (don't touch anything -duh!- and don't cross the orange lines), and took us there. Of course, the first thing I do is to cross an orange line... (but then again, I told you earlier that my brain had stopped functioning). We were literally behind them, not on the side. That was a bit "disappointing", because you really couldn't hear much - well, you could hear a lot of noise and Ilan's drumming, but not really the music - and the lighting equipment obstructed our view. Still, it was pretty interesting to see how it worked from behind and to be able to see the crowd from the band's perspective (very impressive at Holmdel). After a few songs, I decided to go back to my seat and enjoyed the amazing show from there. So, once again, thank you to Trent, Robin, Justin, Ilan, and all the NIN people who made this experience possible!! PS - I also happen to be a huge Jane's fan and did their VIP thing the following day at Jones Beach. Let me know if you'd be interested in knowing how that went. I don't want to needlessly clutter a NIN board with Jane's stuff. Id like to hear how the Janes Vip went. I couldnt afford either 1k vip, but it sounded like Janes offered a pretty informal soundcheck/m&g with there only being 10 people allowed in.
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06/08/09 8:16 PM
kennyzebrowski member Joined: 09/06/08 Location: New York Posts: 2	I did the $1,000.00 Jones Beach. First let me say that everyone was amazingly nice, both the crew and the band, I have criticisms but I truly believe anything that went wrong was only because the band and crew didn't have much time to plan and didnt expect so many people to donate. First, I got an email at about 10:30pm while I was at the PNC show the night before saying I had to be there no later then 1:45 the next day at Jones Beach. Not much time to plan but not a big deal. Got there the next day at 1:30 and waited at least an hour to check in and probably another hour before anything started. We then took a walk back by the tour buses and chatted with both the production manager, tour manager and one other person whose role I cant remember. These two guys were amazingly nice and entertaining. Gave us a brief summary of their jobs etc and took questions for at least a half hour. Got some great insight on touring, trent etc, wish I could think of something good to ask but I was a moron and just listened. Then they took us for a quick look into a crew tourbus. Next we watched the Sound-check. This was the absolute highlight of the entire day for me. There were 50-60 of us in an empty stadium with the band 10 feet away. They messed around on the instruments for a little and played 4 or 5 full songs. It was amazingly intimate and they sounded great. This is also where I got my best pictures of the day. Next we went to a tent where we ate pizza and went in groups of 20 to meet the band. The group lined up and everyone could get one thing signed. Then you lined back up and took 1 picture with the entire band in groups of two. The entire band was so pleasant and nice. They seemed very low key and personable also probably very tired as this was their third day in a row. There then was about a 60 minute break during most of the street sweeper social club set where we were back out in the full stadium. We then met and went to our seats for the show. We were on a platform up on scaffolding up about 10 feet, directly on the side of the stage. It was great for being able to see what was going on back stage and the sound was perfect but the view of the band wasnt great. There was black netting covering the fencing we were behind so it was kind of hard to see and impossible to take any good pictures. Even with those problems it was interesting to see the crew running around, and other stuff you cant see from the crowd, apparently Robin was very angry at something, it seemed as if his guitars were not working as he wanted them to and Ilan jumping from drums to keys to drums. Right as they went into Head Like a Hole we were ushered down from our seats and basically pointed to go back into the crowd. We didnt really know if our event was over or not, and apparently it was. We had no idea where our regular seats were supposed to be at this point because we never had to go to them before and luckily we were able to sit in some empty seats in the second orchestra section for Hurt and the Janes show. So.... it was great. Some things could have been handled better but it was totally understandable as there was very little planning. All in all it was money well spent (and for a good cause). I am sad today though, the thought that this could be the last time I ever get to see NIN is really getting to me. At least I got to thank trent for all the wonderful years of music and im crossing my fingers he will rest up and blow us away after a few years with an album, tour or both.
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06/09/09 7:49 AM
KristyH member Joined: 05/06/08 Location: outside of philly Posts: 4	I did the meet and greet in Camden, NJ on 6/5. I was a nervous wreck that morning but felt much better once I got there and was surrounded by other nervous people. Once they checked us in they split us up into groups of about 25 or so. I was last in my group, which I considered a really good thing. Anyway, once the group began snaking around the curtain to where the guys were doing the actual M&G, I got super excited. Brett passed me and I said whats up to him, cool guy. Then Leo stuck his head out the curtain to see how many people were left in the group and I said whats up to him too, and he said "see you in a minute!" I actually dont even remember seeing Leo again once I got to the table and saw Robin. Its funny what your brain processes and what it doesnt in moments of sheer terror/panic/awe/excitement. So I got up to Robin and stuck out my hand and introduced myself, and said "Its nice to meet you, actually its a PLEASURE to meet you!" and he was signing my cd booklet and I said "so how are you?" and he said he was doing good, and i said "heard you got stuck in some traffic" just cause i didnt want any awkward silences. and he said to my horror "why, were we late?" at which point i slightly panicked, because they were, but said "uuhh, no, thats just what i heard." and he said "i dont even really know, i was sleeping with the curtain closed on the bus." After that I think I thanked him and moved on to Justin. Justin is a super cool guy. He looked me right in the eyes and we had a nice little conversation about the meet and greet cause I thanked him for taking the time to meet with his fans, and he said something along the lines of "yeah well it would be cheesy if we did it just to collect money for ourselves" and i said it was definitely cool to be doing it for such a great cause. Next was Trent. At the time he was still talking to my friend, and had said something like "everyone here seems super relaxed and laid back" to which my friend nervously laughed and he said to her "what, are you jacked up on coffee?" and she just looked at me and kept laughing cause she was utterly speechless to be talking to Trent Reznor. So it was my turn and I said to Trent "not me, I dont drink coffee" and he looked at me and said "I'm sorry to hear that!" and laughed. I really dont remember anything else after that, I know I thanked him for the opportunity and that i had been a fan for a while, but unfortuntely i dont remember the details, I guess i was really in disbelief at that point. I barely even remember looking at him or shaking his hand. So i moved on to Ilan, shook his hand and said "Hi Ilan" and thanked him for taking the time to meet with his fans. The guys were getting up at that point for the group picture and since I was right by Ilan he said "I guess I'll stand here" and I threw my arm around his neck and said "yeah, come on over here!". My friend looked over and said "AWWW" and Ilan said "AWWW". I havent gotten the link to download the picture yet but I'm sure I look totally cheesy with a giant grin on my face. I dont even know where Trent, Robin and Justin were in the group cause I was thrilled to be standing there with Ilan. I thanked the guys on my way out and we were herded to soundcheck which was super awesome. It was definitely an awesome experience and I cant thank NIN enough for being so awesome and selfless. Once I get the group pic I'll edit and post it.
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06/09/09 8:52 AM
Bill member Joined: 03/03/08 Posts: 5	I was a $1000 donor for the 06/05/09 Camden show and I could not be happier with my experience. Everything from meeting the production crew, to being backstage, to being onstage (!), and of course meeting the band was so incredible to me. I keep replaying that day in my head and remembering all the cool things I saw and did. Meeting Trent was just amazing. He signed my "The Slip" CD twice-once on the outside and once on the actual CD in case I lost one or the other. So thoughtful! I just wanted to look him in the eye and tell him it was an honor to meet him and I was able to accomplish that despite being beyond nervous. Robin, Justin, and Ilan are so nice too! Justin commented that my CD was a pretty low number and each of them looked you right in the eye and introduced themselves. It was perfect! After the meet and greet it was time for pictures so we lined up again. I pulled out the camera I had borrowed from my dad and took a few shots of the venue's waiting area just to make sure my camera was ready to go. All looked well but when I handed my camera to Brett the damn thing wouldn't work! Meanwhile, Trent was literally spooning me and joking with the band that they should make try to make me feel as uncomfortable as possible. It was hilarious. Trent had his leg up and in front of me and I could do nothing but laugh. Brett was totally patient with the stupid camera and he tried to fix it but it was a no go. Immediately, I saw a glimpse of Trent as a decision-maker as he said lets go to the next person in line while you work on the camera. So, I tried to fix it but by that point we were in menu screen hell and I had no way out. Luckily there was one cool person who let me use their camera for a picture (please be reading this and pm me I beg you!). I went to line back up with the band for our second attempt and Trent joked, "Hey-did this dumbass figure out how to use his camera yet?" LOL! He smiled at me right after he said this and all I could do was smile but I wanted to die laughing. Brett took the picture and I shook a smiling Trent’s hand and said thank you…it was AMAZING. What a memory! I just want to say thank you again to Trent, the band, and the whole NIN organization for this wonderful opportunity. I hope all of the positive energy that I absorbed that day can be channeled in Eric’s direction. It was an honor to be a donor.
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06/09/09 1:23 PM
ninlunchbox2222nin2008 member Joined: 06/09/09 Posts: 4	For anyone who has dreamed of getting the opportunity to meet, shake hands, chat a little, and get an autograph from not only a rock star, but from one that you are a serious fan of and admire very much, this story is for you. This story is also for you if you have ever made an embarrassing first impression. Recently my Fiance, Shane and I had the opportunity to meet Trent Reznor, Robin Fink, Justin Meldal-Johnson and Ilan Rubin otherwise known as Nine Inch Nails. Shane has since described this day as the best day of his life ever. As a musician himself, Trent has been a huge influence on his own music and meeting him and getting his BC Rich acoustic signed was like a dream come true. He was calm and collected, shook hands, introduced himself, was nice and polite. He made a great first impression. And me? How did I distinguish myself amongst the hundred or so others in the fan assembly line that day? Well it goes something like this: As we walked single file towards a table that the band was sitting behind, the first one to greet us was Robin Fink. Now in our house Robin Fink has acquired the nick name "Noise-Guy" stemming from his play on the Nine Inch Nails "All That Could Have Been" live DVD. Despite how this sounds "Noise-Guy" is meant as a compliment. Of course when you call someone a nick-name enough times in private, sometimes you forget that it isn't common knowledge. I mean, the Robin that we cheered on the TV never objected to being called Noise-Guy so it must be ok right? Well you probably know what happened. I called Robin Fink "Noise-Guy" to his face. I'm sure I was smiling when I did it, it was meant as a compliment but something tells me by the look on his face that he didn't get it. He just kind of screwed up his nose, sat back with a confused look and said, "noise guy?" He didn't really look impressed. I have to admit I was a little scared. "Oh-no I've offended Noise-Guy" shouted the voice inside my head. Rest assured Robin, if you ever read this and you remember the incident, it was meant as the best of compliments. Justin was next along the table. I don't really remember saying much to him. I think I was trying not to put my foot in my mouth again. I should have tried harder... Next at the table was Trent Reznor. It started off really well, I shook his hand, he asked me my name and I was able to say it without too much difficulty. I handed him a copy of the Ghosts CD which he signed graciously. I think I said thank-you and I moved on so that Shane could have his turn. This is where it all goes downhill. You see, Shane has many funny clippings and random objects taped to his guitar. One of these is a hand drawn cartoon of a french fry that is singing "...and all the girlies say I'm pretty fly for a french fry..." Shane drew it himself and so he was delighted beyond words that out of everything stuck on it Trent picked out and laughed at that one thing. Yep, so far so good, except this is when I pipe up and point to the clipping from actual packaging that reads "Shane's World: Anal 101" and I say "Well I like this one the best." It wasn't until the next night at work that I realized what I had done. I recalled the knowing and giddy grin that creeped across Trent's face and I realized that in the few seconds that I had to make an impression on rock stars not only did I call Robin Fink "Noise-Guy" to his face, I told Trent Reznor I liked it in the ass.
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06/09/09 1:37 PM
pearldoor member Joined: 04/29/08 Posts: 87	ninlunchbox2222nin2008 posted: For anyone who has dreamed of getting the opportunity to meet, shake hands, chat a little, and get an autograph from not only a rock star, but from one that you are a serious fan of and admire very much, this story is for you. This story is also for you if you have ever made an embarrassing first impression. Recently my Fiance, Shane and I had the opportunity to meet Trent Reznor, Robin Fink, Justin Meldal-Johnson and Ilan Rubin otherwise known as Nine Inch Nails. Shane has since described this day as the best day of his life ever. As a musician himself, Trent has been a huge influence on his own music and meeting him and getting his BC Rich acoustic signed was like a dream come true. He was calm and collected, shook hands, introduced himself, was nice and polite. He made a great first impression. And me? How did I distinguish myself amongst the hundred or so others in the fan assembly line that day? Well it goes something like this: As we walked single file towards a table that the band was sitting behind, the first one to greet us was Robin Fink. Now in our house Robin Fink has acquired the nick name "Noise-Guy" stemming from his play on the Nine Inch Nails "All That Could Have Been" live DVD. Despite how this sounds "Noise-Guy" is meant as a compliment. Of course when you call someone a nick-name enough times in private, sometimes you forget that it isn't common knowledge. I mean, the Robin that we cheered on the TV never objected to being called Noise-Guy so it must be ok right? Well you probably know what happened. I called Robin Fink "Noise-Guy" to his face. I'm sure I was smiling when I did it, it was meant as a compliment but something tells me by the look on his face that he didn't get it. He just kind of screwed up his nose, sat back with a confused look and said, "noise guy?" He didn't really look impressed. I have to admit I was a little scared. "Oh-no I've offended Noise-Guy" shouted the voice inside my head. Rest assured Robin, if you ever read this and you remember the incident, it was meant as the best of compliments. Justin was next along the table. I don't really remember saying much to him. I think I was trying not to put my foot in my mouth again. I should have tried harder... Next at the table was Trent Reznor. It started off really well, I shook his hand, he asked me my name and I was able to say it without too much difficulty. I handed him a copy of the Ghosts CD which he signed graciously. I think I said thank-you and I moved on so that Shane could have his turn. This is where it all goes downhill. You see, Shane has many funny clippings and random objects taped to his guitar. One of these is a hand drawn cartoon of a french fry that is singing "...and all the girlies say I'm pretty fly for a french fry..." Shane drew it himself and so he was delighted beyond words that out of everything stuck on it Trent picked out and laughed at that one thing. Yep, so far so good, except this is when I pipe up and point to the clipping from actual packaging that reads "Shane's World: Anal 101" and I say "Well I like this one the best." It wasn't until the next night at work that I realized what I had done. I recalled the knowing and giddy grin that creeped across Trent's face and I realized that in the few seconds that I had to make an impression on rock stars not only did I call Robin Fink "Noise-Guy" to his face, I told Trent Reznor I liked it in the ass. LMFAO! Oh MY GOD, classic! I am so doomed on Friday in Charlotte, I just know it, I laughed too hard at you
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06/09/09 4:25 PM
oscillation member Joined: 05/05/08 Posts: 2	ninlunchbox2222nin2008 posted: For anyone who has dreamed of getting the opportunity to meet, shake hands, chat a little, and get an autograph from not only a rock star, but from one that you are a serious fan of and admire very much, this story is for you. This story is also for you if you have ever made an embarrassing first impression. Recently my Fiance, Shane and I had the opportunity to meet Trent Reznor, Robin Fink, Justin Meldal-Johnson and Ilan Rubin otherwise known as Nine Inch Nails. Shane has since described this day as the best day of his life ever. As a musician himself, Trent has been a huge influence on his own music and meeting him and getting his BC Rich acoustic signed was like a dream come true. He was calm and collected, shook hands, introduced himself, was nice and polite. He made a great first impression. And me? How did I distinguish myself amongst the hundred or so others in the fan assembly line that day? Well it goes something like this: As we walked single file towards a table that the band was sitting behind, the first one to greet us was Robin Fink. Now in our house Robin Fink has acquired the nick name "Noise-Guy" stemming from his play on the Nine Inch Nails "All That Could Have Been" live DVD. Despite how this sounds "Noise-Guy" is meant as a compliment. Of course when you call someone a nick-name enough times in private, sometimes you forget that it isn't common knowledge. I mean, the Robin that we cheered on the TV never objected to being called Noise-Guy so it must be ok right? Well you probably know what happened. I called Robin Fink "Noise-Guy" to his face. I'm sure I was smiling when I did it, it was meant as a compliment but something tells me by the look on his face that he didn't get it. He just kind of screwed up his nose, sat back with a confused look and said, "noise guy?" He didn't really look impressed. I have to admit I was a little scared. "Oh-no I've offended Noise-Guy" shouted the voice inside my head. Rest assured Robin, if you ever read this and you remember the incident, it was meant as the best of compliments. Justin was next along the table. I don't really remember saying much to him. I think I was trying not to put my foot in my mouth again. I should have tried harder... Next at the table was Trent Reznor. It started off really well, I shook his hand, he asked me my name and I was able to say it without too much difficulty. I handed him a copy of the Ghosts CD which he signed graciously. I think I said thank-you and I moved on so that Shane could have his turn. This is where it all goes downhill. You see, Shane has many funny clippings and random objects taped to his guitar. One of these is a hand drawn cartoon of a french fry that is singing "...and all the girlies say I'm pretty fly for a french fry..." Shane drew it himself and so he was delighted beyond words that out of everything stuck on it Trent picked out and laughed at that one thing. Yep, so far so good, except this is when I pipe up and point to the clipping from actual packaging that reads "Shane's World: Anal 101" and I say "Well I like this one the best." It wasn't until the next night at work that I realized what I had done. I recalled the knowing and giddy grin that creeped across Trent's face and I realized that in the few seconds that I had to make an impression on rock stars not only did I call Robin Fink "Noise-Guy" to his face, I told Trent Reznor I liked it in the ass. LOL, at least I got my guitar signed (thanks guys, it means a lot!!!!) I have to admit, the expression on Robin's face was priceless! I still think about our whole experience at work and laugh out loud... what a day.
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06/09/09 4:34 PM
Calderon08 member Captain of Bearded Clam Joined: 09/07/08 Posts: 3,116	lol This thread is exactly what is good about nin.com. I hope the guys read this one cause the rest right now are a little too kooky. I don't think I even posted about my m/g. Toronto show $300 donation Met really cool people while in line. I was the one who got unicorn signed. I was so scared that he was going to kick my ass for that I don't remember or think I really said anything to robin, justin or ilan. LOL a shake of the hand and a nice to meet you. After this dude who we were with inline let me use his iphone to see the photoblog. Man I am like the slowest person to use an iphone. I think it took me 20 minutes to post 5 words. Anyways it was a great day. My face was burnt so badly I hope nobody could notice it at the m/g but the next day when I was in court for work the judge sure had to point it out by calling me an apple! Trent-I forgot to say this but my fiance totally thanks you for doing this donation m/g cause I mentioned to him I'd shave my head for a backstage pass like the dude at the beginning of the tour and my wedding is in August. So Rick thanks you very much that I will have my hair at our wedding!
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06/09/09 5:04 PM
CaroK member Joined: 12/10/07 Location: New York Posts: 15	The Jane's VIP event at Jones Beach: On the day of the event, we were instructed to meet a certain Mark at “stage right” at 8:45 (during NIN’s set). Before the show started, I asked one of the Live Nation people where Stage Right was because I wasn’t sure if it was right from the audience’s or the band’s perspective. Of course, the Live Nation guy tells me with absolute certainty the wrong answer. So shortly before 8:45 I go to the wrong side of the stage, and quickly realize that no one else is there. Did I miss them, is it the wrong place? I start panicking. In those moments, don’t even start thinking about getting help from the LN people. Finally I see Kylie from NIN, and show her my pass. “No, sorry we’re done with that!” – “No, it’s for Jane’s! I’m supposed to meet someone at 8:45 at Stage Right!” – “Stage Right is on the other side!” Kylie, thanks again for everything, from the NIN M&G to Jane’s M&G. If you saw a short girl speeding across the venue at 8:47, chances are it was me… Anyway, sorry for the long intro, but it was just to tell you how much I wanted to attend this Jane’s event. Again, the LN guy on the right side tells me I’m at the wrong place before finally telling to line up with a group of 8 other people I hadn’t seen in the rush. Finally relieved to be at the right place, I start waiting and go back to enjoying NIN’s set. It was right around Wish. We wait until at least 9 before Mark shows up and takes us behind the stage (although it was technically under the stage). He tells us we can have one item signed and no pictures. “I’m sorry did you just say ‘no pictures’?” – “No pictures.” He takes our items to sign and disappears. Once again, we’re left waiting, alone, enjoying The Hand That Feeds and Head Like a Hole from our spot. Knowing that NIN is about to play its last song and that there’s no more than 15 minutes between sets, we start wondering what’s going on. Mark finally comes back and takes us to a small living-room type of room. Perry greets us “Here they are!!” The nine of us line up against the wall. The room is actually pretty full with other people – friends, girlfriends, spouses. Everybody can take pictures but us; Mark is still there to make sure we don’t even try. The band starts jamming. Eric is sitting on the back of a couch, Stephen has a big smile on his face, Dave looks kind of shy (weird!), and Perry… well, you know how he is… After the first song, he takes a couple of half-empty food plates from a small coffee table in front of him and throws / smashes them in a corner… “They were ruining our picture…” They start the second song; like the first one, I don’t recognize it, but enjoy it very much. “And that’s it!” I think that’s what Perry said at the end of the second song. We are escorted out. I think our faces must have expressed a huge collective “WTF?!” because on our way out Perry and Stephen shout at us “It’s great what you guys are doing!” and “See you backstage!” Then Mark takes us to the side balcony where the NIN VIP people watched the NIN show earlier. The view and sound were much better at this “backstage” location than they were at Holmdel – stage design I guess. The only minus was that there was some kind of metal/mesh curtain that made picture-taking pretty hard. But overall, watching the show from there was great. After the show, Mark comes back and gives us our signed items back, and sends us home. So that’s it for the Jane’s experience. To be honest, I was a bit disappointed. I wish we could have actually said hi, shaken hands, taken a picture with the band, even a group picture (even though we were only 9). The whole thing would have taken no more than 20 minutes. I know that time is precious to them, but I feel Jane’s could have done a tiny bit more.
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06/09/09 6:28 PM
clocksrun member Joined: 11/27/07 Posts: 154	^ Guess I'm not missing much.
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06/09/09 9:45 PM
LadyHope member Joined: 03/04/08 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 20	My NIN Holmdel NJ SUPER FANTASTIC BEST DAY EVER TR LOVE FEST ADRENALINE RUSH SATURDAY-17 YEARS IN THE MAKING... First off- worth every penny and so glad that the money is going to someone who really needs it and that ALL of us were able to donate and help--even seeing our big group for $300 impressed my friend and I. My fried shoulders aside- the day couldn’t have been more perfect for me--everything I’ve always wanted/ The waiting was the hardest-giving my friend, myself and the rest of us tons of time for flopping stomachs, nausa and weak knees. I personally almost had a “man down” situation myself-my bad ankle from years of dancing in platform mary janes gave out as we reached our final wait- my pal jumped in with “no,no! no, no!” We had come so far- she wasn’t about to loose me ( thanks Lisa!!) Okay - the good part- rounding the corner to our tree lined private NIN patio of VIP love- my heart was in overdrive as I looked up and saw the man I had drooled over, admired and found comfort from since I was 14. I looked up quick- then right back down to the ground in panic. In my head: “ holy crap - he’s really there, I’m here - this is going to happen” It’s safe to say I had been nervous about this moment since May 25th when the M&G pass was purchased. Since my friend and I were in the middle of our group of 15 or so - I was able to watch other folks interactions with him. Seeing and feeling how warm, sincere and a lil bit silly Trent was with everyone - I began to calm down.....a bit When the woman ahead of me steped away - it was like this slow motion moment of my head reaching toward his and his big smile ....I am sure I was grinning like a super nerd right back! A “hi nice to meet you” hand shake - I thanked him for doing this and placed my Wave Goodbye poster infront of him Me: Can you make it out to me? TR: Okay, Me ( big smile) Me: Oh wait - I mean Alison , see it’s right here ( pointing to the id braclet I wore on my right wrist) I wore this incase I forgot my name! ( not entirly a joke!!) we both laugh - I am calmer now Me: So , I have a present for you.. This was the most important part. I explained to Trent that I am a photographer and had just been involved in an group art event with friends in NYC. I had made a booklet of a cross section of my work to hand out for free , as to finally have it reach the public and not just my friends and family. I had a copy for him ( the 9th out of 60) I felt apprication from Trent as I handed it to him. TR: Wow thanks , so this is your stuff? ( he begins to flip thru it WHICH IS A TRIP AND A HALF for me to witness) Me: yes , I just want you to know that your art inspires mine ( that’s also what I wrote inside w/ my email -just in case he needs to let Ali know what he thinks ) Trent: Good luck with your art Me: Thank you another hand shake I float to the table area where the rest of us wait till the line is through. Then they move us back for our group picture--as the guys move to find positions within us all -- Trent gets up , puts on his sunglasses and walks over to me , standing in the front of our group TR: Can I get in there? Me: ( giant smile , dorkiest voice ever, left arm held out waiting) YOU SURE CAN!! I grab hold like I never want to let go - right where he belongs - indeed!! His arm around my right shoulder . Two pictures taken ( which i still haven’t gotten the link for - if anyone can give anymore info!!) I couldn’t believe who I am attached too -- about to melt into a puddle of glands on the stone below. I bet I look like a loon in those pictures .... After the shots we all let go - the girl on the other side of him as for a hug. I am still standing there -- I jump in with dork moment #2 “Can I get in on that” i think were my exact words “Sure!’ he says I throw my arms around his neck and give him a final “thank you for everything” He couldn’t have been sweeter and I couldn’t have been happier.... 2nd row for sound check .... chatting with the other cool fans as we waited for the guys to take the stage-started to talk about food as we all finally realized we hadn’t eaten in hours and we were starved! Discovered a new Ben and Jerry’s Marzipan flavour to try thanks to the cool lady infront of me Everyone around us was super sweet and just glowing... Sound check is like your own mini private show - a wonderful thing-- Thank you T!! As a Bowie fan I was thrilled to here the NIN remixed I’m Afraid of Americans and to end with In This Twilight...one of mine and my pal Lisa’s faves - we turned teary-eyed to eachother and hugged. Best day ever. The show that night was amazing -- still had the energy to dance, sing and jump thru NIN and JA ( they were damn good too! Perry is like a rockstar elf and I want to frolic thru a field of daisies with him) As I said above , I waited a LONG time and often wondered if I ever got a chance to meet Trent - what would it be like....seemed like a crazy pipe dream - but now at 31 yrs old -the beautiful moment came and I will treasure it always. thank you , thank you , thank you for everything.
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06/09/09 10:47 PM
cvallance member NIN fan from the begining Joined: 07/05/08 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 129	CaroK posted: The Jane's VIP event at Jones Beach: On the day of the event, we were instructed to meet a certain Mark at “stage right” at 8:45 (during NIN’s set). Before the show started, I asked one of the Live Nation people where Stage Right was because I wasn’t sure if it was right from the audience’s or the band’s perspective. Of course, the Live Nation guy tells me with absolute certainty the wrong answer. So shortly before 8:45 I go to the wrong side of the stage, and quickly realize that no one else is there. Did I miss them, is it the wrong place? I start panicking. In those moments, don’t even start thinking about getting help from the LN people. Finally I see Kylie from NIN, and show her my pass. “No, sorry we’re done with that!” – “No, it’s for Jane’s! I’m supposed to meet someone at 8:45 at Stage Right!” – “Stage Right is on the other side!” Kylie, thanks again for everything, from the NIN M&G to Jane’s M&G. If you saw a short girl speeding across the venue at 8:47, chances are it was me… Anyway, sorry for the long intro, but it was just to tell you how much I wanted to attend this Jane’s event. Again, the LN guy on the right side tells me I’m at the wrong place before finally telling to line up with a group of 8 other people I hadn’t seen in the rush. Finally relieved to be at the right place, I start waiting and go back to enjoying NIN’s set. It was right around Wish. We wait until at least 9 before Mark shows up and takes us behind the stage (although it was technically under the stage). He tells us we can have one item signed and no pictures. “I’m sorry did you just say ‘no pictures’?” – “No pictures.” He takes our items to sign and disappears. Once again, we’re left waiting, alone, enjoying The Hand That Feeds and Head Like a Hole from our spot. Knowing that NIN is about to play its last song and that there’s no more than 15 minutes between sets, we start wondering what’s going on. Mark finally comes back and takes us to a small living-room type of room. Perry greets us “Here they are!!” The nine of us line up against the wall. The room is actually pretty full with other people – friends, girlfriends, spouses. Everybody can take pictures but us; Mark is still there to make sure we don’t even try. The band starts jamming. Eric is sitting on the back of a couch, Stephen has a big smile on his face, Dave looks kind of shy (weird!), and Perry… well, you know how he is… After the first song, he takes a couple of half-empty food plates from a small coffee table in front of him and throws / smashes them in a corner… “They were ruining our picture…” They start the second song; like the first one, I don’t recognize it, but enjoy it very much. “And that’s it!” I think that’s what Perry said at the end of the second song. We are escorted out. I think our faces must have expressed a huge collective “WTF?!” because on our way out Perry and Stephen shout at us “It’s great what you guys are doing!” and “See you backstage!” Then Mark takes us to the side balcony where the NIN VIP people watched the NIN show earlier. The view and sound were much better at this “backstage” location than they were at Holmdel – stage design I guess. The only minus was that there was some kind of metal/mesh curtain that made picture-taking pretty hard. But overall, watching the show from there was great. After the show, Mark comes back and gives us our signed items back, and sends us home. So that’s it for the Jane’s experience. To be honest, I was a bit disappointed. I wish we could have actually said hi, shaken hands, taken a picture with the band, even a group picture (even though we were only 9). The whole thing would have taken no more than 20 minutes. I know that time is precious to them, but I feel Jane’s could have done a tiny bit more. Was this for the $1000 donation or did you win tickets/passes on twitter? Just curious because if this is what they did for the $1000 doners I would be PISSED!!!!!
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06/10/09 11:43 AM
ChaiAnkh99 member Joined: 05/14/08 Posts: 130	I'll try to keep this account as short as possible here, but I'm sorry in advance that it might not work out that way. I did the $300 meet & greets for both 6/3 Mansfield, MA and 6/5 Camden, NJ. I won't go into much detail about Mansfield, although it was very cool. I said something brief to each member of the band and talked for a while with Justin, who is very chatty. They took pics of each pair of donors with the band, and I hate the way I look in the picture, but I'm still very glad it happened. After the picture, I said something to Trent about how much his music means to me and got an excellent hug. Because there was no soundcheck at Mansfield, Trent did a little Q&A session with the donors, which was pretty cool. I was close to the front of the group and got some good pictures, and there were so very funny moments. Camden, two days later, requires a bit more detail. Start with the fact that I have the Discipline symbol from The Slip tattooed on my forearm, and I took the CD booklet and asked the band members to sign on the page with the same symbol. Robin: Have we met before? Me: Yes, two days ago, Mansfield. I liked your tweets about that show. (I hand him the booklet) Pick a corner to sign. Robin: Oh hey, that's the same symbol on your arm, isn't it? That's cool. Do you have any other tattoos? Me: Yeah, I have four, including another that is related to NIN. I have lyrics from "Into the Void" down the side of my leg. (I mention and point in the general directions of my other tattoos.) Robin: Wow, very cool. Me: Thanks. (I move on to Justin) Justin: Hi, I'm Justin. Me: Hi, I'm Jill. We met at the last show. I told you your daughter was cute. Justin: Oh yeah, I remember. Thank you again. (I hand him the booklet). Robin, to Justin: Hey, did you see her arm? Justin: Oh, wow! (He holds up the booklet to compare the picture). That looks really good! (I say thank you, and since I have some time left, I tell them the non-NIN-related personal story behind the tattoo.) Justin: That's really great. You should definitely show that to Trent. Me: nervous chuckle I didn't want to be overt about it, but if you say so, okay. Thanks. (I move on to Trent) Me: nervous grin Hi. Trent: Hi, I'm Trent, who are you? Me: I'm Jill. (we shake hands) We met a couple of days ago, not that I'd expect you to remember with the number of people you're meeting lately. At Mansfield. Trent: Mansfield...which rainy night was that? We try to bring the rain with us. It was in a big tent, right? Me: Right. (I hand him the booklet, and a red marker I brought for him to sign with.) I was encouraged to show you this. (I hold out my arm.) Trent: Wow. (He holds the picture up to compare) Here, turn this way a little so I can see it better. (pause) That's really nice. That might be the coolest one I've seen. (I am in shock. He's probably seen hundreds. Did he just SAY that? I'm sure he says that to everyone...right?) Me: Really? Wow, thank you. That really means a lot to me. (I hesitate here, not really sure if I should tell the whole story, but I do. I tell him the personal significance of the tattoo, which is based in the fact that I "needed to make some serious changes in my life." I say that I enjoy the fact that the symbol is also NIN-related and has a double meaning in that way, since I am a huge fan. I say that his recovery from an addiction is an inspiration for me and countless other people attempting to overcome our own). Trent: Well, thank you. And good luck with the changes! Me: It's going well. Thanks. (I take a step away) Oh wait, that marker was actually mine. Trent: See that? I was trying to distract you so I could steal your marker. When I get to Ilan, the only thing I can think to say is, "I just have to tell you that I love your hair." He thanks me, and we talk about curly vs. straight hair for a minute, and the way that people with one type of hair always seem to want it the other way. There is a group picture, during which Trent comments, "I might not be engaged anymore after this picture." I get another excellent hug before exiting the room. Soundcheck was only two songs because the bad weather had caused a delay, or as Trent said, because "there was too much hugging and not enough soundchecking," but both were great. They played The Good Soldier and Dead Souls (which is a favorite of mine), and I took tons of pictures. Both were incredible experiences and worth all of the waiting that was involved, and I enjoyed that fact that the two M&Gs I attended were two very different experiences. I know Trent probably won't remember any of the individual people he meets for thirty seconds each, but I felt really fortunate to have the chance to thank him for being such a huge influence on my life. Thank you Trent, Robin, Justin, Ilan, and all involved. And thanks to Keely for being so thorough and for keeping a smile on her face despite the huge crowds and shitty weather. Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 06/10/2009 07:00PM by ChaiAnkh99.
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06/10/09 1:03 PM
stethlenon member Joined: 04/13/08 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 37	I will keep this brief for the Mansfield Meet & Greet. I didn't say much to anyone because I was in awe. Everyone asked me my name and told me how nice it was to meet me to which I respond the pleasure was all mine. After they signed my Broken EP I thanked them very much and moved along. When I got to Trent, though, it went like this: Trent: Hi, how are you? Me: Good and you? Trent: Good. Thanks for helping out. Me: Any time. I just want to let you know that I am in the pit tonight and I have been after that tambourine for 15 years. (first show my parents allowed me to see when I was 15 was Boston Garden in 94 with Manson) Trent: (laughs) I'll try and aim for you. Me: I'll pay you cash right now for one. Trent: (shakes his head laughing as I move on) When we went up for pics Trent threw his arm around me and said: This kid's got a target on his face for a tambourine tonight. The rest of the band laughs. After the pic I say: You can aim for my face. You almost broke my nose in 2000. Trent: How did I do that? Me: You threw a full bottle of water right at my face. High heat. I think you were aiming for me and I got a bloody nose. Trent: Hey, if you can't handle the heat get the fuck out of my kitchen. Me: (laughing) What the fuck are you talking about? I drank the rest of that water, man. Trent: (laughs) Rock and roll. Then I shook hands and skipped on my merry giddy way. I probably actually skipped. Heh. It was just so terribly awesome and that was the best NIN performance I've ever seen. Nails simply came out and tore it up. P.S. I am still after that tambourine!!!!! Oh, and some ass stole that empty water bottle from my apartment.
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06/10/09 1:44 PM
missroseline member withdrawals :( Joined: 04/29/08 Location: southern california Posts: 146	CaroK: i can definitely understand the disappointment. especially the no pictures thing. you'd really think for 9 people you could've at least talked to them a tiny bit. =/ ChaiAnkh99: glad they all liked your tattoo. they must see a whole lot of bad ones, so yours must be cool!
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06/10/09 1:46 PM
CaroK member Joined: 12/10/07 Location: New York Posts: 15	cvallance posted: Was this for the $1000 donation or did you win tickets/passes on twitter? Just curious because if this is what they did for the $1000 doners I would be PISSED!!!!! Yes, that's what they did for the people who gave $1000 (don't know about the Twitter people, didn't see any there). I'm ~~very disappointed~~ seriously pissed, but I try to focus on the facts that 1) this was also for Eric, and 2) the show was great. (But seriously Jane's, WTF?!?)
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06/10/09 3:25 PM
ChaiAnkh99 member Joined: 05/14/08 Posts: 130	missroseline: Thanks! It made me stupidly happy for the rest of that day/weekend. If you want to see it, a pic can be found on page 7 of the "NIN tattooed fans" thread.
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06/10/09 6:24 PM
jonallen99 member Joined: 12/27/07 Posts: 8	it's taken me a little while but here's a summary of what was a fucking amazing day....I did the $1200 package with four friends. Last show I saw was opening night of this tour in WPB. 6am: check my email, there's a message from NIN to show up at the venue no later than 1:45. We were three hours away and had planning on getting there before soundcheck around 4pm so it was a little bit of an oh-shit moment cause one person in our party had to bail. But how hard is it to find someone that wants to see NIN & Janes (and streetsweeper?) not that hard. 1:45 get the venue, park in the VIP area since we got there so early. (thanks venue people!) and joined the crowd of NINfans holding assorted items to be signed -- including two hardcore people with guitars. About an hour later there was a NIN staffer with curly RED hair, who I will refer to as RED since I am horrible with names, who organized us into a line, got us checked in, gave us tickets and then put us in another line. One for $300 donors and one for $1000 donors. We waited a while in the sun (thank god for sunscreen) until the band arrived and they set up for the first meet and greet. We were finally let in as you could hear some of the bass and synth from I'm Afraid of Americans playing in the background. The $300 donors were let in first to do the meet and greet and the $1000 donors were split into two groups. Our group was led backstage, past the trunks with the NIN logo and the Janes logos, past the catering area and we hung out for a little while posing for pictures. We were put in a back room -- looked like a dressing room in mid-80s beach decoration -- for about 5 minutes to wait for the tour manager -- tall guy with wristbands. He asks us to walk with him cause he hates the room and eventually we are standing by the tour buses. We were all joking that this was like NIN-Disneyland and this was our first ride. He answered our questions about the tour (not the much more difficult than LITS despite less technology, harder to make sure both bands get their full time, biggest screw up was the encore in WPB ) and we we also talked to one of the guys from Trent's management company. This part of the meet and greet was totally unexpected and everyone we talked to was amazing. It was like peeking behind the curtain. On the way back into the venue he let us sneak on one of the tour buses. Of course one of the lighting guys was trying to relax but he let us poke around and take some pictures. It's our time to meet the band so we make our way to the M&G tents but it turns out everything is running a bit behind so RED marks our hands for a later M&G and we go to the soundcheck. Oh and since it was so hot they brought out some water for us during the Soundcheck -- as I said, nicest people on the face of the earth. Anyways, Justin comes out first -- dressed in his best beach concert outfit -- pink button down white jeans, red shoes and as Trent pointed out pink socks. The rest of the band comes out, Trent makes some more comments about the band's fashion -- Robyn was wearing some very cook black leather clogs with Cat in the Hat socks -- so after Trent's comments Robyn hikes up his pants and does the rest of the soundcheck with his socks showing. They did four songs during the soundcheck -- two highlights were SUCK, amazing and trent playing the finger piano thing. what was that? After the soundcheck we went back towards the meet and greet tent. We had some pizza and salad while waiting for the Band. The Band came out again -- do they not get so freaking tired of spending so much time with us crazy fans? -- and did the meet and greet with our group. Of course the four of us were all a nervous mess. I think I muttered a "thank you for all the music" to Trent while he signed a 9" vinyl of march of the pigs. My friend patty had taken a polaroid of his tambourine stand behind the stage and had the band sign it. When she got to trent he looked at it and said "It looks kind of like a marital aid." After signing, they posed for pictures with us. They had a lot of people to get through so it was pretty quick but they were so cool about the whole thing. Meeting everyone was totally worth it. After another piece of pizza we went to our seats (just to the side of the sound booth). we passed on watching from the side of the stage but how about those folks that got seats on the stage!?!?! That was great! The show itself was awesome. Street Sweeper was pretty much the same as WPB but Boots had developed more of his tour schtick. "This is not a band this is a Social Club" "This is not a concert, it's a Meeting" I thought they were great in WPB and they were great again. Looking forward to their album. NIN rocked. As other people said their set was heavy. Personal favorites was the Im Afraid of Americans-The Becoming-Burn-Gave Up section. It just did not let up. And Wish-Survivalism killed. Closing with Hurt was very cool -- especially since we missed it in WPB. I think I had a shit-eating grin on my face the whole time. Jane's addiction was a party. NIN is my favorite band but there's a special place in my heart for Janes'. My first experience into "alternative" music was someone handing me a cassette tape of the live Janes Addiction album on Triple XXX records in 1988 as a freshman in high school. NIN shortly followed. So there's always been a special place for Janes and I had never seen then live. Thanks Trent for putting this togther. Mountain Song, Ocean size, Ted Just Admit it, Stop and Jane Says were also highlights. Perry is/was insane while being lucid enough to ask if the Laker's won before going into the encore. He also said here's something from 1984 before launching into Jane Says. 25 years old? goddamn I'm old. finally got home around midnight. tired and sunburned but completely happy and at peace with the world. Thank you so much to the band and everyone involved in the show, especially RED for shepherding us around.
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06/10/09 7:54 PM
icepick member Joined: 11/29/07 Location: Washington DC metro area Posts: 35	Sounds like most of what I was going to say has already been covered here so I'll boil it down to some details that might be helpful for those who haven't gone through this yet. We did 1000 for Camden. We were told to be there at 2:30. Presale GA people were already lined up when we arrived at 12:30 so we went ahead an got in line with them even though we already had our tickets and they were seats, not pit. This worked out ok until a LN rep made us separate into two lines, one for non-donor presale and one for donors regardless of presale or otherwise. All of this was a little stressful for everyone, but at the end of the day your place in the donor line didn't matter much and isn't worth stressing out over. Once Keelie arrived to check the donors in, the donor presalers and non-donors all got their presale tickets. She gave the 300 folks a hand stamp and the 1000 folks the stickers. Then the donors were all led into the venue and divided into two groups based on donorship amount. The 300 folks did the M&G while the 1000 folks were separated into three groups of 20 for backstage tours where we got to see the production office, loading dock, etc. Once the 300 folks were through the M&G each group of 20 1000 donors got to go in and do the M&G and get photos as others described. Leo and Brett took our photos for us - make sure you have your camera ready! Afterwards, we went to the soundcheck and then into a holding area until they were ready for dinner. At this point the 300 folks got into the venue, and the 1000 were led back through the venue and into a room with furniture set up for our meal. The food was good - being in Camden/Philly they had cheesesteaks for us. It was great. Then Keelie had us line up to get our hands marked for which group we would be in for the backstage part of the show. We got in line early and ended up in the first group right side (Justin's side). We were happy with this because we got to go back to our seats for SSSC (AWESOME!) and could meet up to go backstage during the break between bands. This is where the line was critical for us, although we didn't realize it at the time. I was lucky because I ended up being the first person in line going backstage. After getting led back through the venue, a crew member opened the backstage door and I walked into complete darkness. We must have been late getting there because the stage was pitch black and you couldn't really see where you were going due to the change in the light. Most of the shows I've seen, they are letting the donors in before the house lights go down, which is why I thought this was strange. Next thing I know, Robin, Justin and Trent are in front of me and Trent said something to me about "witnessing the beginning of a show". It was awesome. I guess I had a lucky moment to be first in line! This is what it looked like when I walked onto the stage (compliments of my husband who was right behind me - he actually took the second shot when Trent was talking to me about witnessing the beginning of the show - I was off to the right of the picture. Then he immediately apologized for the flash which was blinding everyone in the darkness - doh!) Backstage was awesome - we got to see half the show there then had to clear out for the second group of donors. We were on the back of the stage to the right of the lights and behind Ilan and Justin - Justin came back during one song to ask us if we were have a good time. He is awesome! In any case, I hope some of this logistical info helps ease the nerves of some who haven't been through it yet. Overall - the band was enthusiastic and genuine. I also thought the crew was really great. We are all fortunate to have this opportunity to experience such a wonderful event while helping to save a young man's life. Trent's music has been a major part of my life for over 16 years now (since before I could drive!) so this was really a monumental moment for me and I feel incredibly fortunate to get to contribute to a good cause while also living out a dream. Also met quite a few really awesome fans while waiting in line throughout the day. I feel lucky to be part of a great and diverse community. For a more anecdotal account of my experience and links to pics and video go here: http://www.allyouneedishops.blogspot.com/
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06/10/09 9:19 PM
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06/10/09 9:20 PM
iamgianna member Joined: 04/14/08 Location: kalamazoo%21 Posts: 12	Damn it. Push-up picture not working. Gimme a minute....
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06/10/09 9:25 PM
scott_pawsey member Just zeroes and ones Joined: 09/03/08 Location: Ontario - Canada Posts: 4,225	zaarwin_devolve posted: -I don't recall what prompted it but Trent did mention a deluxe edition of The Fragile is in the works. He said he hoped to get it out by the end of the year but that mid-'10 was more likely. No details on what it'll include but perhaps somebody would like to start a request thread? I think a third disc w/ outtakes would be fantastic, and perhaps a DVD/Blu-Ray with the vids and any ephemera Trent feels like throwing in. Man, I REALLY hope that woks out. I think it'd be awesome if it included multitracks, that would be the best thing ever.
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06/11/09 4:42 AM
yvonne_1980 member Joined: 11/27/07 Location: Vic%2C Australia Posts: 320	icepick posted: Sounds like most of what I was going to say has already been covered here so I'll boil it down to some details that might be helpful for those who haven't gone through this yet. We did 1000 for Camden. We were told to be there at 2:30. Presale GA people were already lined up when we arrived at 12:30 so we went ahead an got in line with them even though we already had our tickets and they were seats, not pit. This worked out ok until a LN rep made us separate into two lines, one for non-donor presale and one for donors regardless of presale or otherwise. All of this was a little stressful for everyone, but at the end of the day your place in the donor line didn't matter much and isn't worth stressing out over. Once Keelie arrived to check the donors in, the donor presalers and non-donors all got their presale tickets. She gave the 300 folks a hand stamp and the 1000 folks the stickers. Then the donors were all led into the venue and divided into two groups based on donorship amount. The 300 folks did the M&G while the 1000 folks were separated into three groups of 20 for backstage tours where we got to see the production office, loading dock, etc. Once the 300 folks were through the M&G each group of 20 1000 donors got to go in and do the M&G and get photos as others described. Leo and Brett took our photos for us - make sure you have your camera ready! Afterwards, we went to the soundcheck and then into a holding area until they were ready for dinner. At this point the 300 folks got into the venue, and the 1000 were led back through the venue and into a room with furniture set up for our meal. The food was good - being in Camden/Philly they had cheesesteaks for us. It was great. Then Keelie had us line up to get our hands marked for which group we would be in for the backstage part of the show. We got in line early and ended up in the first group right side (Justin's side). We were happy with this because we got to go back to our seats for SSSC (AWESOME!) and could meet up to go backstage during the break between bands. This is where the line was critical for us, although we didn't realize it at the time. I was lucky because I ended up being the first person in line going backstage. After getting led back through the venue, a crew member opened the backstage door and I walked into complete darkness. We must have been late getting there because the stage was pitch black and you couldn't really see where you were going due to the change in the light. Most of the shows I've seen, they are letting the donors in before the house lights go down, which is why I thought this was strange. Next thing I know, Robin, Justin and Trent are in front of me and Trent said something to me about "witnessing the beginning of a show". It was awesome. I guess I had a lucky moment to be first in line! This is what it looked like when I walked onto the stage (compliments of my husband who was right behind me - he actually took the second shot when Trent was talking to me about witnessing the beginning of the show - I was off to the right of the picture. Then he immediately apologized for the flash which was blinding everyone in the darkness - doh!) Backstage was awesome - we got to see half the show there then had to clear out for the second group of donors. We were on the back of the stage to the right of the lights and behind Ilan and Justin - Justin came back during one song to ask us if we were have a good time. He is awesome! In any case, I hope some of this logistical info helps ease the nerves of some who haven't been through it yet. Overall - the band was enthusiastic and genuine. I also thought the crew was really great. We are all fortunate to have this opportunity to experience such a wonderful event while helping to save a young man's life. Trent's music has been a major part of my life for over 16 years now (since before I could drive!) so this was really a monumental moment for me and I feel incredibly fortunate to get to contribute to a good cause while also living out a dream. Also met quite a few really awesome fans while waiting in line throughout the day. I feel lucky to be part of a great and diverse community. For a more anecdotal account of my experience and links to pics and video go here: http://www.allyouneedishops.blogspot.com/ Hey thanks for posting! Your story put a huge smile on my face! Amazing stuff Thanks :-)
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06/11/09 11:39 AM
tharmonyd member tearin down your reason Joined: 09/08/08 Posts: 7	CaroK posted: The Jane's VIP event at Jones Beach: ... To be honest, I was a bit disappointed. I wish we could have actually said hi, shaken hands, taken a picture with the band, even a group picture (even though we were only 9). I was there too and I share CaroK’s disappointment. The JA guest list was so late we missed most of the SSSC set and we were given stickers instead of the advertised collectible laminates. However, these disappointments paled in comparison to getting dissed as CaroK accurately described. Been Caught Stealing is all well and good until Jane’s Addiction have been caught stealing from charity and you. I kid. Kind of. We donated twice as much as the NIN VIP donors but ended up with a much more impersonal experience. I sincerely hope to read that the other shows were entirely different and JA were just having a bad night in NY. Most importantly, I feel good about helping Eric De La Cruz as much as I possibly could. The fundraiser as a whole is a great thing. NIN are working really hard. They’re generous with their time, treat the fans respectfully and are making a real difference for Eric.
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06/11/09 2:39 PM
kiki2u member Mystik Spiral Joined: 11/21/08 Location: The Commonwealth Posts: 928	Did the $300 at Jones Beach: I brought THE SLIP to have everyone sign: Was pretty nervous to meet TR, so I was like, stunned into silence when we went into the tent. Saw Rob on the way in...and he was hanging out there in the tent as well. Met Robin and JMJ first, and I apologize, but all I was thinking of is 'I'm about to meet TRENT REZNOR!' so I was a little distracted when talking to the both of them....said like 'Hi' and 'Thanks' and 'Have a great show' that's about it. When I got to Trent, I was able to get a few more words out of my mouth and formed them into an ACTUAL sentence (shockingly). I told him how much I've enjoyed every show I've seen so far, and how cool it is to be surprised every night by the set-lists...makes each show really special. He asked how many shows I've seen, and said he'd 'try and pull a rabbit out of his hat' for me tonight...! Ilan was really nice, talked to him a little about THE NEW REGIME...said he's working on the 2nd album now. He flipped over my Slip CD and said he loves seeing what number people have. We only had time for Brett to take a group photo (the band was late getting there), but luckily, Trent came right in and posed with me in the shot!! Yay! He put is arm around me (hehehe...), then he said something like, 'I'm surrounded by all the ladies...it's good to be the king'. Soundcheck time! Was psyched to see THE FRAIL & THE WRETCHED as well as BANGED & BLOWN THROUGH...I didn't get to see those live this tour. Trent said before B&BT, this is a 'Saul Williams song, I'll be playing the part of SAUL' (LOL). NON-ENTITY and SUCK were excellent, too! M&G was a great experience...A BIG Thank you to all the guys!!
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06/11/09 3:59 PM
greg728 member Joined: 02/27/09 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 44	Does anyone know ANYTHING about the download link for the Camden meet & greets????
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06/11/09 7:18 PM
meltinghalo member 24.24.1.862 Joined: 11/27/07 Location: South Jersey Posts: 167	greg728 posted: Does anyone know ANYTHING about the download link for the Camden meet & greets???? Still awaiting as well.
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06/11/09 9:28 PM
SillyPutty Up a goddamn mountain. Joined: 02/09/08 Location: Easton%2C PA Posts: 272	Holmdel and Jones Beach got theirs. I'm starting to get a little worried.
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06/11/09 9:46 PM
TheFlesh311 member Joined: 04/11/08 Location: Windber%2C Pa Posts: 1	[www.facebook.com] Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 06/11/2009 09:47PM by TheFlesh311.
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