Meeting them for the first time

JeffWich · Post by **JeffWich** » 11/29/2005, 1:50 am

I know this is probably a recurring question, but I honestly have never had the opportunity (either because of people I'm with, stuff I had to do after shows, etc) to meet the guys. I don't want to meet them in the "zomg! it's them!! shake my hand!!!" way, I really feel like I absolutely MUST face-to-face tell them just how much they have influenced my life. I'm sure they've heard it a million times, but until I do so, I don't think they will understand.

I don't want an autograph, I just need to personally thank them and attempt to explain to them exactly what they are capable of doing through their music, and that if even had they never made a dime of success, the value of their influence on my life is worth everything I could ever give.

They came to the Roxy in Atlanta in October, the energy was surreal and the band noticed it too (it's one of those times where everyone just knows that what's happening is extraordinary. I don't know if that's why they are coming back, but my one regret from that show was not getting to meet them (my ride made us leave).

I don't know what some of you are or are not capable of, but I am sincerely asking that if any of you know a way or know someone with management, The Tabernacle, or whatever, it would really mean a lot to me. I only want the time and opportunity for me to tell them thank you. From what I hear, the way the Tabernacle is set up, it will be hard to get to the loading / tour bus area) to stick around. I will do that if possible (and I wish I could have at The Roxy) but I've heard it's not likely.

Hope noone see's what I'm asking the wrong way, I'm sure the boards get this alot.

Sincerely,

Jeff Wichman
Athens, GA
AIM: bullyKC
www.jeffwichman.com

happening fish · Post by **happening fish** » 11/29/2005, 2:04 am

hee... all i got from that entire post was "zomg!"

JeffWich · Post by **JeffWich** » 11/29/2005, 2:17 am

doh... I was hopin to take you for a ride on the roflcopter around lolcity

On a further note, if it takes compensation for your efforts, I will gladly thank you in such a manner. Not trying to take up anyone's time.

happening fish · Post by **happening fish** » 11/29/2005, 2:20 am

So let me get this straight... if I introduce you to Our Lady Peace I will get to ride a "roflcopter" around "lolcity"?

....do i get to be the pilot?

thirdhour · Post by **thirdhour** » 11/29/2005, 2:21 am

I hate to break it to you, but no one here has 'connections' (well i guess stace is an exception), and if they did, they wouldn't hook you guys up because you offered moolah.

there are a few people here that seem to have an uncanny ability to run into members of the band on toronto streets, buts thats about it.

JeffWich · Post by **JeffWich** » 11/29/2005, 2:28 am

thirdhour wrote:I hate to break it to you, but no one here has 'connections' (well i guess stace is an exception), and if they did, they wouldn't hook you guys up because you offered moolah.

there are a few people here that seem to have an uncanny ability to run into members of the band on toronto streets, buts thats about it.

I 100% understand, and I'm not really trying to pay someone to introduce me, (I was thinking more along the lines of free space on my server, or something more practical) and honestly I'm not trying to use compensation to motivate anyone, but if someone goes out of their way or just spends time to do something for someone they don't even know, I would do what I could to return the favor... I knew making this post that the chances were it wasn't going to happen, but I figured I should at least give it a shot... it's pretty important to me and what is the harm in trying? Being way down here in GA doesn't provide many opportunities, and all I want is to personally thank them... nothing more. I'm not trying to get "hooked up" or anything like that... just the opportunity to face-to-face say thank you. It may sound stupid, but it's important to me.

thirdhour · Post by **thirdhour** » 11/29/2005, 2:30 am

If you go early enough to shows or stay late enough (enough times, there are always the times this doesn't work out), you will meet them. Try that.

Post by **faninor** » 11/29/2005, 2:31 am

You get more opportunities than some. :O

Get to the venue hours early and wander around, you just might bump into somebody.

pit_girl1 · Post by **pit_girl1** » 11/29/2005, 2:32 am

Yeah, to second that, I got to my show at 3 (doors were at 7) and I ran into all the guys walking down the street and going in and out of the club. And they all (well, except Steve who ran straight to the bus) hung around and talked after. I'd say if the venue is small and you can stay late/early you should have fairly good chances of meeting them.

happening fish · Post by **happening fish** » 11/29/2005, 2:51 am

Does this mean no roflcopter ride?

nikki4982 · Post by **nikki4982** » 11/29/2005, 6:30 am

Awwwww, poor Alex. *hugs*

Anyway, like everyone's said, just hang out around the venue early and late. The band usually takes the time to talk to any fans waiting around for them (unless they're in a hurry to get to the next city or whatever), so your chances are good.

Good luck, I hope you get to talk to them, they're super nice guys and I'm sure they'll appreciate what you have to say.

thirdhour wrote:there are a few people here that seem to have an uncanny ability to run into members of the band on toronto streets, buts thats about it.

Wonder who that could be?

:eek:

Rusty · Post by **Rusty** » 11/29/2005, 10:10 pm

happening fish wrote:Does this mean no roflcopter ride?

I'll take you for a ride.

happening fish · Post by **happening fish** » 11/30/2005, 3:44 pm

pit_girl1 · Post by **pit_girl1** » 11/30/2005, 8:22 pm

Rusty wrote:
happening fish wrote:Does this mean no roflcopter ride?

I'll take you for a ride.

Whoa there Rusty...hehe...

Tattooed Angels · Post by **Tattooed Angels** » 12/1/2005, 3:50 pm

JeffWich wrote:I know this is probably a recurring question, but I honestly have never had the opportunity (either because of people I'm with, stuff I had to do after shows, etc) to meet the guys. I don't want to meet them in the "zomg! it's them!! shake my hand!!!" way, I really feel like I absolutely MUST face-to-face tell them just how much they have influenced my life. I'm sure they've heard it a million times, but until I do so, I don't think they will understand.

I don't want an autograph, I just need to personally thank them and attempt to explain to them exactly what they are capable of doing through their music, and that if even had they never made a dime of success, the value of their influence on my life is worth everything I could ever give.

They came to the Roxy in Atlanta in October, the energy was surreal and the band noticed it too (it's one of those times where everyone just knows that what's happening is extraordinary. I don't know if that's why they are coming back, but my one regret from that show was not getting to meet them (my ride made us leave).

I don't know what some of you are or are not capable of, but I am sincerely asking that if any of you know a way or know someone with management, The Tabernacle, or whatever, it would really mean a lot to me. I only want the time and opportunity for me to tell them thank you. From what I hear, the way the Tabernacle is set up, it will be hard to get to the loading / tour bus area) to stick around. I will do that if possible (and I wish I could have at The Roxy) but I've heard it's not likely.

Hope noone see's what I'm asking the wrong way, I'm sure the boards get this alot.

Sincerely,

Jeff Wichman
Athens, GA
AIM: bullyKC
www.jeffwichman.com

I don't know the Tab personally..I do know that the band is very accessable.. Even if the buses are gated you can still see them go on and off the bus. The band will come over to the gate if someone calls over to them. There are alot of OLP fans in Atlanta if I remember correctly.

Get to the venue early. The band gets there early and usually are walking around before soundcheck.. Soundchecks are usually about 3-5 depending on venues. Also you can wait afterwards. That may be better also cause that is the laast show. They won't be rushing off to do another show so they may actualy hang out a little longer..

Good luck to you. If you want to meet the band it is up to you to make it happen.. Alot of us on here have met them in hard to met situtations..

Smooke · Post by **Smooke** » 12/1/2005, 6:50 pm

:O

IT'S TEEDUS UNDERCOVER!!! :nod:

If you pay me a million bucks I'll personally take you to OLP myself. I'll even arrange a private flight for us to Los Angeles to meet the guys that's if you give me a million bucks!

On top of that I'll give you a SMOOKE <3's RAINE sign that's worth a lot of money!! I'm not done yet!

I'll even throw in all of OLP's CD's and DVD's!!!

so what are you waiting for! contact me! I can make this possible for you!

nikki4982 · Post by **nikki4982** » 12/2/2005, 7:18 am

Don't do it, he'll take your money and run!!!

Soozy · Post by **Soozy** » 12/2/2005, 10:58 am

But I know where he lives so we can take the money and use it for the good of the CM

nikki4982 · Post by **nikki4982** » 12/2/2005, 1:30 pm

Awesome.

DO IT!!! DOOOO ITTTTTT!!!!

Smooke · Post by **Smooke** » 12/3/2005, 5:59 am

Don't listen to them man!

Raine Maida is my cousin and we're tight! 8-)

So what d'ya say?!

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