MIKE & BRUCE PLEASE HELP!!!!! OCEAN GROVE JULY 27TH!!

[Dretta17]

I don't post much on here at all, but always enjoy reading what everyone on here has to contribute. My fiance and I had a bad experience with the Brian,Al, and David meet and greet in Atlantic City. Too make  long story short it was very badly run and pretty much a waste of a lot of money. I won't get into it, but you can go over to Brian's site and read everything on that forum I wrote.

Anyway...I am writing here in the hopes that someone may see this hopefully MIKE or BRUCE or anyone who plays in the band. I am hoping there is someway I might be able to get passes to meet them both in Ocean Grove, NJ this Saturday night (July 27th). I have never met them and I really want to have that chance. I have been told that they are super nice and they always seem so fan friendly: signing autos, taking photos etc. I feel the only way to forget to horrible experience of Atlantic City would be to meet these two fine gentleman. I actually bought the tickets for my fiances birthday and I feel so bad that she walked away feeling like she did....if someone sees this please consider helping me out. I really want her to end this summer with a good Beach Boys memory that she can cherish forever. Thank you all and sorry for going on and on.

[Nicko1234]

I don't post much on here at all, but always enjoy reading what everyone on here has to contribute. My fiance and I had a bad experience with the Brian,Al, and David meet and greet in Atlantic City. Too make  long story short it was very badly run and pretty much a waste of a lot of money. I won't get into it, but you can go over to Brian's site and read everything on that forum I wrote.

Anyway...I am writing here in the hopes that someone may see this hopefully MIKE or BRUCE or anyone who plays in the band. I am hoping there is someway I might be able to get passes to meet them both in Ocean Grove, NJ this Saturday night (July 27th). I have never met them and I really want to have that chance. I have been told that they are super nice and they always seem so fan friendly: signing autos, taking photos etc. I feel the only way to forget to horrible experience of Atlantic City would be to meet these two fine gentleman. I actually bought the tickets for my fiances birthday and I feel so bad that she walked away feeling like she did....if someone sees this please consider helping me out. I really want her to end this summer with a good Beach Boys memory that she can cherish forever. Thank you all and sorry for going on and on.

You might want to post on the Beach Boys Britain board as Bruce posts there regularly. That`s not to say that he will give you a pass though...

[SurfRiderHawaii]

From the complaints I've heard, it sounds like a rip  off. I'd post something on Brian's  board. And contact his organization.

[leggo of my ego]

Oh brother.

People get buyer's remorse because when meeting some 70's year old men (who are subject to mood changes like everyone else) the experience didn't live up their expectations. Cry me a river.

[Nicko1234]

Oh brother.

People get buyer's remorse because when meeting some 70's year old men (who are subject to mood changes like everyone else) the experience didn't live up their expectations. Cry me a river.

You do realize that even Brian`s people have accepted that there was a problem and are offering to send out signed photos in way of recompense.

And if some 70 year olds have an issue then they shouldn`t be charging large sums of money for the meet and greets should they.

[Rocky Raccoon]

Oh brother.

People get buyer's remorse because when meeting some 70's year old men (who are subject to mood changes like everyone else) the experience didn't live up their expectations. Cry me a river.

That's true, I mean what do people expect?  To make friends and have a conversation with the group?  They don't have time for that.  You shake hands, get your picture taken, have your album/program/etc. signed, you move on.  Yeah, it's overpriced but nobody is forcing you to pay for it.  No need to have such a sense of entitlement.

[leggo of my ego]

Oh brother.

People get buyer's remorse because when meeting some 70's year old men (who are subject to mood changes like everyone else) the experience didn't live up their expectations. Cry me a river.

You do realize that even Brian`s people have accepted that there was a problem and are offering to send out signed photos in way of recompense.

And if some 70 year olds have an issue then they shouldn`t be charging large sums of money for the meet and greets should they.

Guess that wasn't enough recompense for the OP, I can understand being upset -- I don't understand using the board as a platform to air grievances concerning the matter - its poor taste to say the least, and actually pretty silly and immature.

[Nicko1234]

Oh brother.

People get buyer's remorse because when meeting some 70's year old men (who are subject to mood changes like everyone else) the experience didn't live up their expectations. Cry me a river.

You do realize that even Brian`s people have accepted that there was a problem and are offering to send out signed photos in way of recompense.

And if some 70 year olds have an issue then they shouldn`t be charging large sums of money for the meet and greets should they.

Guess that wasn't enough recompense for the OP, I can understand being upset -- I don't understand using the board as a platform to air grievances concerning the matter - its poor taste to say the least, and actually pretty silly and immature.

How is it any different from commenting on a good or bad gig? An awful lot of people have complained about the meet and greets and why shouldn`t they. They`re not free after all...

[Dretta17]

I'm sorry, I did not mean to upset anyone on here. I'm am just trying to make something special happen for my soon to be wife the best way I can. It was not Brian's fault at all or any of the band members. Whoever ran the whole thing really burnt us. I also did not mention that the Brian autos we got were fake, someone else signed for him. I already got one quick response from PSA/DNA and I am also sending it for further analysis. Upon initial review they are saying that it is likely not genuine. I have compiled a lot of info an saw the in person Brian signed the night after...they are completely differen't. It looks nothing like Brian's signature. I believe there are rules against what they did....

[leggo of my ego]

Oh brother.

People get buyer's remorse because when meeting some 70's year old men (who are subject to mood changes like everyone else) the experience didn't live up their expectations. Cry me a river.

You do realize that even Brian`s people have accepted that there was a problem and are offering to send out signed photos in way of recompense.

And if some 70 year olds have an issue then they shouldn`t be charging large sums of money for the meet and greets should they.

Guess that wasn't enough recompense for the OP, I can understand being upset -- I don't understand using the board as a platform to air grievances concerning the matter - its poor taste to say the least, and actually pretty silly and immature.

How is it any different from commenting on a good or bad gig? An awful lot of people have complained about the meet and greets and why shouldn`t they. They`re not free after all...

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Most likely its late and I am overly-cynical - hope you get satisfaction from somewhere.

[Dretta17]

I respect all your opinions, but I at least have to try. I can't afford to travel across the country for another Brian show and a chance to make it better. There is another half to the Beach Boys and the fact that they will be playing so close to home I at least have to ask them for a favor. They owe me nothing at all, I'm just a fan hoping they will help me out.

[alf wiedersehen]

I respect all your opinions, but I at least have to try. I can't afford to travel across the country for another Brian show and a chance to make it better. There is another half to the Beach Boys and the fact that they will be playing so close to home I at least have to ask them for a favor. They owe me nothing at all, I'm just a fan hoping they will help me out.

Well, the best we can do for you (probably) is to point you towards the Beach Boys Britain board, where Bruce supposedly posts regularly.
Good luck and congratulations.

[SurfRiderHawaii]

I respect all your opinions, but I at least have to try. I can't afford to travel across the country for another Brian show and a chance to make it better. There is another half to the Beach Boys and the fact that they will be playing so close to home I at least have to ask them for a favor. They owe me nothing at all, I'm just a fan hoping they will help me out.

How much was the meet and greet?  And what did they tell you was included?  Just curious.

[SMiLE Brian]

This isn't the place to reveal this stuff in a public forum.

[SurfRiderHawaii]

This isn't the place to reveal this stuff in a public forum.

Why?  It's posted publicly on the Ticketmaster and the like websites like every other special concert promo.

[SurfRiderHawaii]

Here is the Ravina July 26 package:

VIP ticket package #1
$180 ($175+tax)
Includes sound check, Meet and Greet, photos with Brian Wilson, Al Jardine and David Marks, autograph and T-shirt.


To be fair, it just says autograph.

[SMiLE Brian]

This isn't the place to reveal this stuff in a public forum.

Why?  It's posted publicly on the Ticketmaster and the like websites like every other special concert promo.

I just mean the M&B vs. BAD badgering this thread implies...

[SurfRiderHawaii]

This isn't the place to reveal this stuff in a public forum.

Why?  It's posted publicly on the Ticketmaster and the like websites like every other special concert promo.

I just mean the M&B vs. BAD badgering this thread implies...

Mike and Bruce to the rescue.  I've read Bruce doing these kind of things on the BBB board.  He might help.
Brian obviously has no clue to the Meet and Great details.  The PR on the "autograph" is kinda misleading.

[ontor pertawst]

Just don't accept a lap dance from Bruce, the yelp reviews say it's a big ripoff as well.

[SMiLE Brian]

 

[The Shift]

Some who post here might have advice about taking your fiancée to a M&B meet and greet! 

[KittyKat]

The main problem with this meet & greet seems to be that they vastly oversold it. They were greedy. I don't blame fans for wanting to do it or being disappointed in it, and they're the ones paying their hard-earned money.  The Brian Wilson organization obviously saw tens of thousands of dollars per show doing it that way and didn't care about the fans. I know some people think Brian can do no wrong but that wasn't even Brian's call, it was his "people." They weren't thinking about Brian, either, because I can't see him wanting to do a meet and greet with that many people before he does a show or any other time.  They should give the people a partial refund and learn to cut off sales when it reaches a certain number. The fans who were upset should continue to press the issue over at his board and maybe they'll get some results.

BTW, if you're on Facebook, you might try posting your wish to Mike Love's Facebook page. I'm not sure he or his reps would notice your post or do something about it, but it couldn't hurt.

[Iron Horse-Apples]

Some who post here might have advice about taking your fiancée to a M&B meet and greet! 

Well, he wants a more personal experience. Seeing two old men hitting on being very welcoming to your soon-to-be-wife will provide memories to last a lifetime

[Pretty Funky]

Some who post here might have advice about taking your fiancée to a M&B meet and greet! 

Well, he wants a more personal experience. Seeing two old men hitting on being very welcoming to your soon-to-be-wife will provide memories to last a lifetime

Well done. LMAO!

[leggo of my ego]

Some who post here might have advice about taking your fiancée to a M&B meet and greet!  

Well, he wants a more personal experience. Seeing two old men hitting on being very welcoming to your soon-to-be-wife will provide memories to last a lifetime

holy crap I hadnt thought about that angle.  

To the OP, if shes really good looking send Michael a pic or two! That might clench it for ya.