Brian, Al, and David Meet and Greet Summer 2013

[SloopJohnnyB]

Just wondering if anyone is doing the 'meet and greet' package on Brian's summer tour with Al and David. I decided to pony up and purchase it because this opportunity may not come back to Pittsburgh again. Anyone know if the meet and greet is being offered in the other venues? Autographs are part of the meet and greet along with the sound check and front row seat. I missed out on the Mike Nesmith meet and greet which I really feel bad about. I had a great seat at the concert, though. Great show by Nesmith!

I'm really looking forward to the show. Can't wait to see songs they'll be playing. I think Al will have a big part with the vocals. At least I hope so. Deep playlist? We'll see.

Anyone else going?

[HeyJude]

I dunno, I might consider this. But seeing as how they only have a handfull of shows booked so far, I don't think anybody even has an idea of how large of a tour this is going to be. 7 shows? 15? 30?

[drbeachboy]

There was a VIP package for the Atlantic City show, but I didn't buy it. A regular ticket will do me just fine. I spent $400+ for the C50 VIP package, and except for the photo with the band, it was a real let down. We were herded in and out like cattle.

[SloopJohnnyB]

I was able to see the sound check for the BB 50 show but they didn't offer us the meet and greet. Hopefully it will be worth it. I think the info included an autograph, photograph, and T-shirt.

This will be my first 'in person' meet and greet with Brian, Al, and David. So what would you take to get signed??

I have an early 45rpm cover sleeve with David which I think I'll take. For Brain and Al the Smile box or LP would be nice. Maybe the upcoming BB50 LIVE CD for all three to sign? I have a Beach Boys Love You box (Japanese mini LP/CDs) which would look really cool signed by Brian and Al. (still my favorite Beach Boys album, I think!)

What would you take to get signed if you had the chance?

[Justin]

I'd hope the Brian/Al/Dave meet-and-greet would be a much warmer process than the C50 one.  In all honesty, none of these meet and greets are ever perfect.  They're all going to be rushed and they're never going to be exactly how you'd envision them.  I was happy to do the ones for C50 but only because I expected them to rush us in and rush us out. 

Anyway, I'd love to get my Pet Sounds LP signed.  I'm completely kicking myself now but I had many opportunities to get it signed by the group but purposely chose to have only Brian's signature on it.  For some reason I felt right just having Brian's on it and no one else's on it.  Anyway, now I'd love for the rest of them to sign it now.  That or also get "Love You" another favorite.  It would look nicely next to my "Surf's Up" and "Sunflower" albums signed by the group!

[drbeachboy]

I was able to see the sound check for the BB 50 show but they didn't offer us the meet and greet. Hopefully it will be worth it. I think the info included an autograph, photograph, and T-shirt.

This will be my first 'in person' meet and greet with Brian, Al, and David. So what would you take to get signed??

I have an early 45rpm cover sleeve with David which I think I'll take. For Brain and Al the Smile box or LP would be nice. Maybe the upcoming BB50 LIVE CD for all three to sign? I have a Beach Boys Love You box (Japanese mini LP/CDs) which would look really cool signed by Brian and Al. (still my favorite Beach Boys album, I think!)

What would you take to get signed if you had the chance?

I would take a few things to get signed, but expect problems. Live Nation is a PITA with that stuff, but it is not impossible if you are patient and wait for your chance.

[Justin]

Also don't be surprised if you're not allowed to bring items of your own but forced to accept the items THEY provide to get signed.  Like a special poster, picture or maybe program.  There's always that too.

[acedecade75]

Where are you finding the information and links to purchase the meet and greet package?  They just announced a date in Northern Michigan!  I'm very excited!

[RubberSoul13]

How much are they asking for this one? The autograph oppourtunity really makes things interesting for me. A member in the Mike & Bruce Beach Boy's band is helping me out with getting my meet-n-greet picture from C50 signed by them 

[SloopJohnnyB]

It's a little pricey at $250. It's probably one of those once in a life time chances to meet Brian, Al, and David together. I don't think Live Nation is involved with this one.

Check the link for 'Stage AE Pittsburgh' or google it. When you see the shows scroll down to Brian Wilson and click.

Here's the link. It has the info about everything included:

http://www.promowestlive.com/index_pittsburgh.php?venue=stageae

I don't have the ticket or instructions yet. I hope there aren't restrictions on what they sign.

Are they doing this anywhere else?

[wantsomecorn]

Is there one for the show in Highland Park, IL, this July? I didn't see anything about one last time- now that I could probably afford it.

[acedecade75]

Are they planing on selling meet and greet packages for every show, or is this only for one or two performances?

[SloopJohnnyB]

From the Stage AE website:

 Stage AE - Pittsburgh,Pa
Sunday July 21, 2013; Gates open at 6:30 PM
$49.00 - Reserved Pit Seating
$25.00 - General Admission Lawn
All Ages
This show is outdoors - Rain or Shine!

A limited number of VIP packages will be available through Ticketmaster.

VIP Meet & Greet - $250.00
Includes:
1 Premium Reserved Seat in first 2 rows
Entrance to Soundcheck
autograph, meet & greet, photo with Brian Wilson, Al Jardine & David Marks, and T-shirt

VIP Soundcheck - $125.00
Includes:
1 Premium Reserved Seat in second-third rows
Entrance to Soundcheck

__________________________________________________________


So it says 'autograph, meet & greet, photo with Brian Wilson, Al Jardine & David Marks'. It doesn't say autographed photo, program or anything. I'm hoping they'll sign our items. Either way it's going to be a great show.

Congrats acedecade75 and everyone in Northern Michigan! Check the venue website for info or call. No telling how many more shows they will add and where they will travel.

Anyone else out there?

Mike Nesmith announced and sold his meet and greet tickets on his VideoRanch website. I had no idea it was announced.   I'll probably never get a chance like that again to meet the NEZ. A group of us fans waited near the tour bus but his manager said he would only sign at the meet and greet which was held after the concert. We waited anyway. Mike came out and said "Hey Guys" and then got on the bus. We said hello and thanked him for coming to Pittsburgh. (I still can't believe it!) Fantastic show. I don't blame Mike. Rules need to be made and kept and it could have been a safety issue, too. I blame myself for not checking his website. I was sitting 5th row center so I can't complain. But when people started exiting the theater with their autographs I felt a little sick. He was quite generous signing at least one Monkee item and numerous Nesmith items. One guy ended up with seven Nesmith autographs on various items. It's really cool that Nesmith did that. I'm feeling sick again.   Rumor is that he's doing more shows with Micky and Peter as the Monkees later this year. Maybe then....

Anyway, I'm really looking forward to this show.

[RubberSoul13]

I think that's very fairly priced for what you get. It's the same stuff as C50 VIP with a little less merch, and two less Beach Boys...and I paid $375 for that!

[SloopJohnnyB]

I agree! It's very fair and you have to consider that they may not come to your home town next time. Good luck to all. Hopefully they'll keep this tour going and they'll add more dates.

[AndrewHickey]

Rumor is that he's doing more shows with Micky and Peter as the Monkees later this year. Maybe then....

He is -- tickets for a show in California go on sale a week on Monday.
As to what to bring for a Brian/Al/David meet & greet, I'd suggest that at least one of the items be Al's solo CD. They're all on it, and when I briefly met Al last year he really lit up when I mentioned how much I liked it, and became very talkative.

[bgas]

Of course, it says "autograph, meet & greet, photo with Brian Wilson, Al Jardine & David Marks, and T-shirt"  so don't be surprised if you bring alot of items and they refuse to sign more than one; probably all of them on a single item. 

[SloopJohnnyB]

One autograph from each is fair and fine by me. I wouldn't expect them to sign more than one.

Great news on the Monkees. Someone at the Nesmith show said that they are going to try to get to the places that they missed on the last tour. I got the impression that Nesmith really enjoyed performing on stage. I hope a new album is in the works. Keep it going!

[Mikie]

Of course, it says "autograph, meet & greet, photo with Brian Wilson, Al Jardine & David Marks, and T-shirt"  so don't be surprised if you bring alot of items and they refuse to sign more than one; probably all of them on a single item.  

Yeah. Bring "a lot" of items. But don't expect "alot" of autographs.

[KittyKat]

I think it's cool that Nesmith only charged an extra $50 for the meet and greet versus about $150 for Brian, Al, and David. Of course, tickets were limited, but real fans that stayed up half the night had a crack at them. I actually signed up for the list, out of curiosity, and was up at the time when they were offered and it landed in my inbox. I couldn't pull the trigger, though, between even a modest $50 cost and the fact I'm not the absolute biggest Nesmith or Monkees fan. While I enjoy his music and enjoyed his show, I figured there were bigger fans than me who would get more out of it and/or had more things to sign. Glad that they got to have their moment with their hero at a reasonable cost.  If only Beach Boys fans could get such an opportunity without paying so much.

[acedecade75]

I just purchased the Soundcheck/Meet And Greet VIP package for the Atlantic City show.  It's through Ticketmaster and they're mailing the actual tickets to me.  But does anyone know how the soundcheck/meet and greet will work?  Does ticketmaster send you details about this seperate from the tickets?

[runnersdialzero]

Thank you for not using "BAD"

[SurfRiderHawaii]

Thank you for not using "BAD"

I like DBA "Doing Business As - David, Brian & Al"

[SloopJohnnyB]

I just purchased the Soundcheck/Meet And Greet VIP package for the Atlantic City show.  It's through Ticketmaster and they're mailing the actual tickets to me.  But does anyone know how the soundcheck/meet and greet will work?  Does ticketmaster send you details about this seperate from the tickets?

I picked up my ticket(s) but it didn't come with any information.

I called my local venue Stage AE. They didn't have any details but suggested I call back the week of the show or check Brian's website. I think they usually send out information a week or two before the show.

I think I had to call Live Nation last year for the Beach Boys show. I think they ended up sending me an email.

I'll post here if I hear anything.

[acedecade75]

 Last year when I ordered the VIP package through VIP Nation, they told me at the time of purchase that a VIP itinerary would be emailed out about a week before the show.  I purchased the VIP package for the Atlantic City show this time through Ticketmaster, and honestly, I'm surprised that they give me any information about the pacakge.  They're mailing me the tickets, but they didn't say anything about getting an email before the show.  I wonder who's handeling the VIP packages?  I don't think they're being offered at every show.   Whenever I've purchased an expensive show package before, I've always been provided with some information regarding the VIP portion shortly after the purchase was made.  This time, there's been nothing communicated.  I'm sure the VIP package is legit, I just like to have an idea of what to expect and what I'll need to do to be part of the VIP experience.