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Haha... no. I just have a few contacts in the music biz

How do "contacts in the music biz" get you into a party arranged by Ralph Whitworth? Onlystones, is that you?



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Jryckman7 didn't claim to have been inside. He said he knows people that did and has contacts in the biz. That seems perfectly fine.

this thread reveals the ugly underbelly of the stones. I am disgusted.

I know San Diego and the two small gigs will be a distant memory once we start discussing Columbus Saturday night, but so much banter here is so different from Europe and Oz and NZ gigs.

All seemed to be so friendly and trustworthy then, but I get on great with fans from North America, but it just does not seem the same so far, after the first real gig of the tour that was open to all fans.

It's gonna be a great Tour and the band are on top form.

We got so much to look forward to till July 15th, and then some more, as and when our Band decide ....... 'What's next'.

I'm following it all on the laptop in Spain and U.K. and having a gas so far, so let's hope we all manage to get on together.

I'm sure we will for all our sakes ...............as we have done in the past.

[www.iorr.org] BV has just updated his Belly Up report and it seems you were right Wellalright, it WAS him at the door in that news video.

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however you're being extremely irresponsible with the environment if you are flying solo on private jet (it wasn't clear from your post if you're on a jet or just a single person aircraft or a helicopter). i too have flown on private air a bunch of times, and always made sure to have as many people on board as there seats (friends, co-workers, colleagues, etc.) to keep the carbon footprint low.

Well sorry but that doesnt change anything. And if anything it would be good if the earth was warmer again. It's freezing cold in Sweden right now. The climates of the world are not affected by man but mainly by solar activity. You can fly private jets every day for the rest of your life - doesnt make the world warmer or cooler.

The updated Belly Up private gig reports pages:

[www.iorr.org]

The May concert calendar of the Belly Up Tavern:



Bjornulf

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however you're being extremely irresponsible with the environment if you are flying solo on private jet (it wasn't clear from your post if you're on a jet or just a single person aircraft or a helicopter). i too have flown on private air a bunch of times, and always made sure to have as many people on board as there seats (friends, co-workers, colleagues, etc.) to keep the carbon footprint low.

Well sorry but that doesnt change anything. And if anything it would be good if the earth was warmer again. It's freezing cold in Sweden right now. The climates of the world are not affected by man but mainly by solar activity. You can fly private jets every day for the rest of your life - doesnt make the world warmer or cooler.

30 pages in and the thread comes to this. I agree that whether a Stones fan takes a private plane is rather insignificant. But if you do not realize that man has destroyed the climate of this planet by virtue of our addiction to fossil fuels (and the addiction of people like the people who can afford private shows to profits) you are simply not paying attention.

This thread changes the climate of this forum.

Unless everybody here are vegetarian and do not drive a car I will suggest we leave the climate changes discussions to other arenas than IORR. Policy.

Bjornulf

I was raised a vegetarian (didn't stay that way though) and I don't drive a car. Did I manage to dodge the bullet?

Fantastic report of how you got in BV. Knew that was you in video clip when show started and you were by the door, but did not doubt you got in there.

Well done mate.

Hmm....I'm vegan but I drive a tank.

Thanks for the great report BV! However something is missing... the miracle! You go from discussing the pre show to the show, but never tell how about the miracle. Without divulging sources, can you give us any hints?

Great concert report BV. Thank you.

Really appreciate the report BV. Good on you for getting in. Loved the photos. 'Pleased to meet you' indeed'! Thanks

A truly excellent report/review of the concert by Bjornulf. Finally a few details and some great observations. Sounded like a great party! I appreciate stories like this where a humble guy like bv who won't sneak in or beg the host for an invite manage to get invited in anyway!

I do have a question, if I may... Was the show filmed or recorded? Any signs of a camera crew or obvious signs of an audio recording being done? Thanks.

peace

Great story BV!

Congratulations bv.

I was in the same venue the night before the SD show seeing my first Rolling Stones cover band. Singing some of the same songs. Surreal to me now.
I collect their resident artist's (Scrojo) concert posters and was thrilled to see a concert at the legendary venue.

Thank you for the pic of the show "poster" undoubtably done by scrojo.
I wish I would have seen it posted (if it was) while I was there.. Actually, probably not.. I would have likely cancelled the plane home etc..

Nice meeting you in LA and hope to still buy you a cup of coffee and hear some stories later in the tour... Enjoy!

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I read an article recently that said the key to happiness is not in acquring things, but in having experiences that you will treasure throughout your life. On that score, I think Mr. Whitworth is on the right track. What could be more worthwhile than to spend your money on a private Stones concert?

I've always tried to balance the two. You could argue, for instance, that shopping for things is, in itself, an experience that many people find cathartic, at least temporarily. I do find that the older I get, the less and less interested I am in collecting stuff, and the more and more interested I am in just having a good time.



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well, BV's story certainly blows up onlystones' version of being in super early pre-show and noticing BV inside. For the one or two that still had doubts he is a total BS artist.

Tatters, you're giving Mick a hard time. The older you get, the more deluxe your choice of reissue is supposed to be.

onlystones true identity: the karate man, billy ray valentine.

[www.youtube.com]


was there another private show at someone's house in rancho santa fe?

I, too, want to thank BV for his report. Its the next best thing to getting into the concert. Also to Kate for posting photos. BTW, I don't think Mick wears a wig! First time saw Stones it was 1966 @ Hollywood Bowl and I was already a confirmed Stones fan.

There are no hints really. Start following the Stones. Do it for 44 years. Do it as many shows as you can. Be nice. Don't push. Pay respect. Keep focus. Don't go home. Leave your family during tours. Don't bring your husband or wife. Too expensive. And you don't get two tickets some times, may be one only. Forget about your father in law birthday party at age 90, forget about your 30th marriage anniversary, grandchildren born and so on, just follow the Stones.

It is all about priority. The Stones have given me so much in life, they play so great music, and they treat me so well, I never expect anything but they surprise me all the time. But I have to admit they have taken a large part of my life too. During the past years on tours I have spent 1/3 i.e. around 120 days on tour travel. I don't regret a single day, I know I will see my family when I am back.

There are no hints. No rocket science. Before we were two. Me and Sonoko. Usually. I miss Sonoko every day. Now I feel alone. But I am not alone with such a great band. Today I was alone until I met Markus from Germany, another superfan i first met recently, last year or so, and Neil, another superfan from Latvia/Germany, both at the Ohio Stadium today. They are great guys I see them many places on tour in Europe, Australia, America. I have had great times the past few days in LA and SD with Juha, Jokke, Dean, Matt, Kariem, Linda, Jim, Richard, Yuji, Wilfried and so many others I should have mentioned by name but it would take long and my memory is bad, some I meet again and again, some for the first time, the Stones are a big part of my life and so are all the fans. They are tied together. The fans and the Stones. I am never alone but I am still alone. No hints. Just facts.

Bjornulf



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Nice report from bv and he is a true class act. Simple as that. Hopefully this thread won't get closed due to all stupid off topics and those constant and lengthy quotes people here seem to be obsessed about. No need to quote an entire message really, the relevant parts will be more than enough.

Excellent write-up, BV! Thank you so very much!

I think IORR should take up a collection to get you a nice digital recording rig. We'd also have provide a little training on how to get it into venues and how to use it.

Great first-hand accounts will suffice in the meantime.

Thank you, BV. I'm so glad that you got into the private gig at the Belly Up! And I know Sonoko would have been so happy that you were there too. You made a beautiful team ...

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I read an article recently that said the key to happiness is not in acquring things, but in having experiences that you will treasure throughout your life. On that score, I think Mr. Whitworth is on the right track. What could be more worthwhile than to spend your money on a private Stones concert?

I've always tried to balance the two. You could argue, for instance, that shopping for things is, in itself, an experience that many people find cathartic, at least temporarily. I do find that the older I get, the less and less interested I am in collecting stuff, and the more and more interested I am in just having a good time.

Tatters, I have two daughters, one of whom is studying fashion, and a son who can take two hours to find a pair of shoes. The one thing that isn't cathartic for me is shopping...I'd seriously rather walk on hot coals. Most days I feel like I am drowning in stuff. The clutter in my head is enough for me to deal with, I could easily do without the clutter that has accumulated in my life.

Since you were kind enough to respond to my ramblings, here is the article. It's called: Buy Experiences, Not Things, with the subtitle: Live in anticipation, gathering stories and memories. New research builds on the vogue mantra of behavioral economics.
I think it's as good an argument as any for doing what Ralph Whitworth did, or for that matter, BV and any number of other fans that travel the globe to see their favorite band. The bottom line, "spending money on experiences provides more enduring happiness."

[www.theatlantic.com]

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latebloomer

I read an article recently that said the key to happiness is not in acquring things, but in having experiences that you will treasure throughout your life. On that score, I think Mr. Whitworth is on the right track. What could be more worthwhile than to spend your money on a private Stones concert?

I've always tried to balance the two. You could argue, for instance, that shopping for things is, in itself, an experience that many people find cathartic, at least temporarily. I do find that the older I get, the less and less interested I am in collecting stuff, and the more and more interested I am in just having a good time.

Tatters, I have two daughters, one of whom is studying fashion, and a son who can take two hours to find a pair of shoes. The one thing that isn't cathartic for me is shopping...I'd seriously rather walk on hot coals. Most days I feel like I am drowning in stuff. The clutter in my head is enough for me to deal with, I could easily do without the clutter that has accumulated in my life.

Since you were kind enough to respond to my ramblings, here is the article. It's called: Buy Experiences, Not Things, with the subtitle: Live in anticipation, gathering stories and memories. New research builds on the vogue mantra of behavioral economics.
I think it's as good an argument as any for doing what Ralph Whitworth did, or for that matter, BV and any number of other fans that travel the globe to see their favorite band. The bottom line, "spending money on experiences provides more enduring happiness."

[www.theatlantic.com]

I think the happiness comes from having something to look forward to. Right now, poor ol' Ralph is probably sitting around thinking, "Okay .... that was fun .... now what?"

Anyway, check this one out, late bloomer. You'll like it!

[www.youtube.com]



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