Tell Me :
Talk
Hum ! And Brian is Ron ? Have a good time tonight.
Awesome... GREAT for you for nailing it
In English, so that if there is an English show everybody will be well warned to watch out for these bastards:
"I arrived soon after 8 thinking I was too late because RTL had said at 7.30 that there was already a queue in front of Virgin. A miracle - I arrived and there were only about 100 people, so I got a good number. Things were well organised at first, because of the numbering we were SURE to get a seat - we were told this many times. Then we were called up a second time in number order and given a simple little piece of paper with a number on it called a (counterfoil?). Funnily enough it was this that caused the disaster that followed. The scalpers had time to see these counterfoils, to fake them and even to sell them for 100 Euros! All the queue-jumpers had to do after that was to sneak into the queue.
That's how I waited 5 hours, sure of my place, and like many others when I finally arrived at the ticket office I was told that there was nothing left. Virgin staff couldn't understand it."
Apparently the Virgin staff seem to have realised later that there were forged number-slips, but by then it was too late.
That's dreadful, Sister Marie. I'm disgusted too.
please ignore comments like that, I have no fkg idea why they post shit like that... please take your phone in... just wrap it in tissue and slide it down the front of your pants or something.... and inside if they are watching dont pull it out until towards the end...
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2012-10-25 19:25 by Max'sKansasCity.
And Ronnie is Brian!
--------------------------------------------
"I'm gonna walk... before they make me run"
--------------------------------------------
13pm huh? Wow so the Stones are so amazing they can play at a brand-new, never before expierenced time?!
1962 Charlie was still not in the band either
Down by yer balls mate.
JumpingKentFlash
Well you've surely met my little brother. He got the ticket number 148. If my maths are correct : 148 x 2 = 296. He got the stamp and the counter-mark availability for 2 tix ( one for me). He arrived at 08:10 or so. He waited in front of VirginMegastore till roughly 1:00 pm to be told by the Manager: no more tickets. Which means that after being 50 years on the road, The Stones have still a lot to learn about organisation. Congrats to those who got tix by not obvious means
Salut Sister Marie, it's really disgusting, just wanted to say you'll have other opportunities next week, don't worry. Bring your baseball bat this time and watch out for scalpers.... courage !
Is that BV in the second pic?
Talk about your favorite band.
For information about how to use this forum please check out forum help and policies.
Re: Rolling stones secret gig In Paris
Posted by:
andrewt
()
Date: October 25, 2012 18:38
Bring on the reports!
Re: Rolling stones secret gig In Paris
Posted by:
gotdablouse
()
Date: October 25, 2012 18:56
So sad to read that, sister marie, some people have no shame !
Finally got to the Trabendo, not too many people yet, gates won't open until 8 apparently...
Finally got to the Trabendo, not too many people yet, gates won't open until 8 apparently...
Re: Rolling stones secret gig In Paris
Posted by:
keith56
()
Date: October 25, 2012 18:58
Quote
bv
At least nobody can complian about ticket prices. Fifteen Euro is affordable. And there were a few who asked for one ticket only. I was number 15 in the queue and I was given ticket vouchers number 23 and 24 by the Virgin people, which means a few in front of me in line took one only.
Now it is time for one hour sleep, and in four hours or so they will be on stage. The basic band we all came to love. Just the 6 of them. Just like in 1962. Except Ian is now Chuck and Bill is Darryl.
Hum ! And Brian is Ron ? Have a good time tonight.
Re: Rolling stones secret gig In Paris
Posted by:
gotdablouse
()
Date: October 25, 2012 19:04
View from the front of the queue...there might be some sprinting going on !
Re: Rolling stones secret gig In Paris
Posted by:
Max'sKansasCity
()
Date: October 25, 2012 19:07
Quote
gotdablouse
View from the front of the queue...there might be some sprinting going on !
Awesome... GREAT for you for nailing it
Re: Rolling stones secret gig In Paris
Posted by:
Manofwealthandtaste
()
Date: October 25, 2012 19:14
I hope you're not contemplating taking that camera in with you.......!!
Re: Rolling stones secret gig In Paris
Posted by:
Green Lady
()
Date: October 25, 2012 19:18
Quote
Sister Marie
Sorry, in French:
Je suis arrivée peu après 8 heures, pensant que c'était trop tard, RTL ayant prévenu vers 7h30 qu'il y avait déjà la queue devant le Virgin. Puis miracle, j'arrive et il n'y avait qu'une bonne centaine de personnes, donc j'ai pu avoir un bon numéro. Les choses s'organisent bien tout d'abord, grâce à cette numérotation nous étions ASSURES d'avoir une place, on nous l'a répété.
Puis un 2e appel par numéro et on nous remet ces petits papiers tout simples avec des numéros, appelés contre-marques. C'est paradoxalement ce qui causera le ratage qui a suivi. Les scalpels ont eut le temps de voir ces contre-marques, les fabriquer et même les revendre 100 € ! Il ne restait plus aux resquilleurs que de s'infiltrer dans la queue.
C'est comme ça que j'ai attendu 5 heures, sûre d'avoir ma place, comme beaucoup d'autres, et qu'enfin arrivés devant le bureau de vente on nous dit qu'il n'y a plus de place... Personnel de Virgin : "on ne comprend pas" "le nombre de places a réduit plus vite au fur et à mesure des ventes" (comprendre : plein d'invités ont dû faire pression). Et ils ont repéré des contre-marques falsifiées, mais c'était trop tard, d'autres avaient dû en profiter avant.
Je ne verrai pas les Stones cette année, et je suis bien dégoûtée.
In English, so that if there is an English show everybody will be well warned to watch out for these bastards:
"I arrived soon after 8 thinking I was too late because RTL had said at 7.30 that there was already a queue in front of Virgin. A miracle - I arrived and there were only about 100 people, so I got a good number. Things were well organised at first, because of the numbering we were SURE to get a seat - we were told this many times. Then we were called up a second time in number order and given a simple little piece of paper with a number on it called a (counterfoil?). Funnily enough it was this that caused the disaster that followed. The scalpers had time to see these counterfoils, to fake them and even to sell them for 100 Euros! All the queue-jumpers had to do after that was to sneak into the queue.
That's how I waited 5 hours, sure of my place, and like many others when I finally arrived at the ticket office I was told that there was nothing left. Virgin staff couldn't understand it."
Apparently the Virgin staff seem to have realised later that there were forged number-slips, but by then it was too late.
That's dreadful, Sister Marie. I'm disgusted too.
Re: Rolling stones secret gig In Paris
Posted by:
gotdablouse
()
Date: October 25, 2012 19:20
Well it's my phone, iPhone 4S (makes nice pics, eh !) no phones allowed in, not sure what I'll be doing with it, hope I can check it in!
Re: Rolling stones secret gig In Paris
Posted by:
Max'sKansasCity
()
Date: October 25, 2012 19:24
Quote
gotdablouse
Well it's my phone, iPhone 4S (makes nice pics, eh !) no phones allowed in, not sure what I'll be doing with it, hope I can check it in!
please ignore comments like that, I have no fkg idea why they post shit like that... please take your phone in... just wrap it in tissue and slide it down the front of your pants or something.... and inside if they are watching dont pull it out until towards the end...
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2012-10-25 19:25 by Max'sKansasCity.
Re: Rolling stones secret gig In Paris
Posted by:
BBrew
()
Date: October 25, 2012 19:25
Great news, congratulations to all who got the tickets, have a great night!!!
Re: Rolling stones secret gig In Paris
Posted by:
superrevvy
()
Date: October 25, 2012 19:34
bv, here's somebody who says she needs a ticket. quite easy on the eye as well...
L'Wren Scott @lwrenscott
“@AShulman2: “@RollingStones: Tonight sees the first @RollingStones gig since 2007.” wish I were there @lwrenscott Me Too!
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2012-10-25 19:35 by superrevvy.
L'Wren Scott @lwrenscott
“@AShulman2: “@RollingStones: Tonight sees the first @RollingStones gig since 2007.” wish I were there @lwrenscott Me Too!
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2012-10-25 19:35 by superrevvy.
Re: Rolling stones secret gig In Paris
Posted by:
maumau
()
Date: October 25, 2012 19:37
maybe sister marie can have one, bv? 
have fun everybody
have fun everybody
Re: Rolling stones secret gig In Paris
Posted by:
Silver Dagger
()
Date: October 25, 2012 19:38
Wow - just think. Some really lucky people have got less than 4 hours till shgowtime...till they see The Rolling Stones. Cannot wait to hewar what will be in the setlist tonight. Sure we're gonna hear I Wanna Be Your Man.
Re: Rolling stones secret gig In Paris
Posted by:
jpasc95
()
Date: October 25, 2012 19:42
I've just heard on radio RTL that the tonight show will last about 45 minutes instead of 30 minutes at 13pm.
With a little bit of luck, in a few minutes, it could last more than one hour !
It has also been said that one or two other public shows could be given in Paris, maybe at the Trianon !
Hope it's real !
With a little bit of luck, in a few minutes, it could last more than one hour !
It has also been said that one or two other public shows could be given in Paris, maybe at the Trianon !
Hope it's real !
Re: Rolling stones secret gig In Paris
Posted by:
JumpingKentFlash
()
Date: October 25, 2012 19:45
Sister Marie's story makes me wanna hurl. Those bastards should be hung from the highest tree.
JumpingKentFlash
JumpingKentFlash
Re: Rolling stones secret gig In Paris
Posted by:
dandelion1967
()
Date: October 25, 2012 19:52
Quote
StonesTodQuote
bv
At least nobody can complian about ticket prices. Fifteen Euro is affordable. And there were a few who asked for one ticket only. I was number 15 in the queue and I was given ticket vouchers number 23 and 24 by the Virgin people, which means a few in front of me in line took one only.
Now it is time for one hour sleep, and in four hours or so they will be on stage. The basic band we all came to love. Just the 6 of them. Just like in 1962. Except Ian is now Chuck and Bill is Darryl.
and mick is keith
And Ronnie is Brian!
--------------------------------------------
"I'm gonna walk... before they make me run"
--------------------------------------------
Re: Rolling stones secret gig In Paris
Posted by:
Sister Marie
()
Date: October 25, 2012 19:57
Thanks for all your kind words.
You know, I am not the only one: people were very angry when this happened at the ticket office. And I imagine all the people who were still outside, waiting patiently. I also saw the face of a few scalpels, those who were "unmasked" with their false counterfoil (?).
Watching BFM TV a few minutes ago, I understand a third reason of this failure: one guy very happy, at the office desk, just got his tickets, said he had a number about 150 or 160!!! So he was not at the right place in the queue. Like many others I think. The queue was well organized for the 100 first people, but not after. And like I already wrote, a lot of people could go at the second queue first floor/ticket office without waiting outside... (the store is big and public, we couldn't know or see).
BTW, good concert to all of lucky you, we are waiting for your reviews tonight!
@Honestman, merci à toi aussi : si si, cela me remonte un peu le moral
EDIT: on BFM TV now, they said the concert could start at 23h00! (doors open at 20h00)
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 2012-10-25 20:13 by Sister Marie.
You know, I am not the only one: people were very angry when this happened at the ticket office. And I imagine all the people who were still outside, waiting patiently. I also saw the face of a few scalpels, those who were "unmasked" with their false counterfoil (?).
Watching BFM TV a few minutes ago, I understand a third reason of this failure: one guy very happy, at the office desk, just got his tickets, said he had a number about 150 or 160!!! So he was not at the right place in the queue. Like many others I think. The queue was well organized for the 100 first people, but not after. And like I already wrote, a lot of people could go at the second queue first floor/ticket office without waiting outside... (the store is big and public, we couldn't know or see).
BTW, good concert to all of lucky you, we are waiting for your reviews tonight!
@Honestman, merci à toi aussi : si si, cela me remonte un peu le moral
EDIT: on BFM TV now, they said the concert could start at 23h00! (doors open at 20h00)
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 2012-10-25 20:13 by Sister Marie.
Re: Rolling stones secret gig In Paris
Posted by:
lettingitbleed
()
Date: October 25, 2012 20:02
Quote
jpasc95
I've just heard on radio RTL that the tonight show will last about 45 minutes instead of 30 minutes at 13pm.
With a little bit of luck, in a few minutes, it could last more than one hour !
It has also been said that one or two other public shows could be given in Paris, maybe at the Trianon !
Hope it's real !
13pm huh? Wow so the Stones are so amazing they can play at a brand-new, never before expierenced time?!
Re: Rolling stones secret gig In Paris
Posted by:
glshanghai
()
Date: October 25, 2012 20:07
Quote
dandelion1967Quote
StonesTodQuote
bv
At least nobody can complian about ticket prices. Fifteen Euro is affordable. And there were a few who asked for one ticket only. I was number 15 in the queue and I was given ticket vouchers number 23 and 24 by the Virgin people, which means a few in front of me in line took one only.
Now it is time for one hour sleep, and in four hours or so they will be on stage. The basic band we all came to love. Just the 6 of them. Just like in 1962. Except Ian is now Chuck and Bill is Darryl.
and mick is keith
And Ronnie is Brian!
1962 Charlie was still not in the band either
Re: Rolling stones secret gig In Paris
Posted by:
WorriedAboutYou
()
Date: October 25, 2012 20:09
Nice work all of you who grabbed tickets. Very cool. I've been to club shows by arena/stadium level bands before (not the Stones, sadly) and know that you're just going to be totally blown away by the experience. Have an awesome gig, guys.
Re: Rolling stones secret gig In Paris
Posted by:
Honestman
()
Date: October 25, 2012 20:20
@Gotdablouse
The cell phone off before the show and hidden in your pant, not very smart, but the best way to succeed and go in
HMN
The cell phone off before the show and hidden in your pant, not very smart, but the best way to succeed and go in
HMN
Re: Rolling stones secret gig In Paris
Posted by:
JumpingKentFlash
()
Date: October 25, 2012 20:26
Quote
gotdablouse
Well it's my phone, iPhone 4S (makes nice pics, eh !) no phones allowed in, not sure what I'll be doing with it, hope I can check it in!
Down by yer balls mate.
JumpingKentFlash
Re: Rolling stones secret gig In Paris
Posted by:
toomuchforme
()
Date: October 25, 2012 20:27
The band is not staying at George's V. I missed them arriving at the Trabendo. 30 minutes ago there was no sign of tickets available for sale in last minute,
What a drag it is getting out ...
Now I need a drink.
Tv's are ready. Pics one hour ago. A small crowd.
"we know it's a bit late but we hope you don't mind if we stay"
What a drag it is getting out ...
Now I need a drink.
Tv's are ready. Pics one hour ago. A small crowd.
"we know it's a bit late but we hope you don't mind if we stay"
Re: Rolling stones secret gig In Paris
Posted by:
phd
()
Date: October 25, 2012 20:31
Quote
Highwire75
Je suis arrivé à 8h avec le numéro 136 et la contre-marque.... et je me retrouve sans tickets. Merci aux resquilleurs qui n'ont pas joué le jeux (normal).
Je pleure...
Well you've surely met my little brother. He got the ticket number 148. If my maths are correct : 148 x 2 = 296. He got the stamp and the counter-mark availability for 2 tix ( one for me). He arrived at 08:10 or so. He waited in front of VirginMegastore till roughly 1:00 pm to be told by the Manager: no more tickets. Which means that after being 50 years on the road, The Stones have still a lot to learn about organisation. Congrats to those who got tix by not obvious means
Re: Rolling stones secret gig In Paris
Posted by:
Bob C.
()
Date: October 25, 2012 20:32
You could leave the phone on vibrate. Might make the wait more fun.
Re: Rolling stones secret gig In Paris
Posted by:
damnation
()
Date: October 25, 2012 20:39
Quote
Sister Marie
Thanks for all your kind words.
You know, I am not the only one: people were very angry when this happened at the ticket office. And I imagine all the people who were still outside, waiting patiently. I also saw the face of a few scalpels, those who were "unmasked" with their false counterfoil (?).
Watching BFM TV a few minutes ago, I understand a third reason of this failure: one guy very happy, at the office desk, just got his tickets, said he had a number about 150 or 160!!! So he was not at the right place in the queue. Like many others I think. The queue was well organized for the 100 first people, but not after. And like I already wrote, a lot of people could go at the second queue first floor/ticket office without waiting outside... (the store is big and public, we couldn't know or see).
BTW, good concert to all of lucky you, we are waiting for your reviews tonight!
@Honestman, merci à toi aussi : si si, cela me remonte un peu le moral
EDIT: on BFM TV now, they said the concert could start at 23h00! (doors open at 20h00)
Salut Sister Marie, it's really disgusting, just wanted to say you'll have other opportunities next week, don't worry. Bring your baseball bat this time and watch out for scalpers.... courage !
Re: Rolling stones secret gig In Paris
Posted by:
drbryant
()
Date: October 25, 2012 20:40
Sister Marie's story is truly a horrible one. I suspect that most lifelong Stones fans have had a similar feeling. I can still feel the pain in my stomach after flying to Atlantic City to find that the show was cancelled. They really should wristband people, although there's no guarantee there either. Where there is money to be made, there will be people trying to cheat the system.
Well, you live in the greatest city in the world. Meeting the band (minus Mick) in the lobby of the George V in 2006 remains one of my greatest memories.
Well, you live in the greatest city in the world. Meeting the band (minus Mick) in the lobby of the George V in 2006 remains one of my greatest memories.
Re: Rolling stones secret gig In Paris
Posted by:
3DTeafoe
()
Date: October 25, 2012 20:43
Quote
toomuchforme
The band is not staying at George's V. I missed them arriving at the Trabendo. 30 minutes ago there was no sign of tickets available for sale in last minute,
What a drag it is getting out ...
Now I need a drink.
Tv's are ready. Pics one hour ago. A small crowd.
Is that BV in the second pic?
Re: Rolling stones secret gig In Paris
Posted by:
drbryant
()
Date: October 25, 2012 20:49
Might be. I thought his hair had a bit more blonde.
Re: Rolling stones secret gig In Paris
Posted by:
toomuchforme
()
Date: October 25, 2012 20:53
French organization is always a mess ...
"we know it's a bit late but we hope you don't mind if we stay"
"we know it's a bit late but we hope you don't mind if we stay"
Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
Online Users
benito , ChrisL , clapton71 , cwalters , Irix , JDSAM1994 , Justjon , latvianinexile , letitloose6 , makemeburnthecandle , More Hot Rocks , rockdriguez67 , sotob , StonedRambler , Topi , ttutone
Guests:
2426
Record Number of Users:
206
on June 1, 2022 23:50
Record Number of Guests:
9627
on January 2, 2024 23:10