(07-10-2009, 01:21 PM)yamiko Wrote: I'm still worried about the merch issue, for autographs I don't want to waste time waiting in line just to be in front of hyde and kaz with nothing for them to sign D: has anyone gotten official word if there will be stuff for sale at the meet and greet?

also what if some people enter for the 6pm show then try to sneak over to the room the vamps will be playing at and wait there for the show? is that possible? (not saying I would do that, just wondering if that could happen cause it would be terrible if it did xD)

I'm also worried about the fact that Sonar says only ticket holders can get in, but the will call window doesn't open til that night.

I would HOPE they would sign copies of Faith. It's not like you're asking KAZ to sign 666.

Do you think they'll let us snap a quick pic with the band? (with them still behind the table, of course)

Kinda like this:

(I'm the one who's not Joe Satriani)

(07-10-2009, 01:34 PM)Billkwando Wrote:

(07-10-2009, 01:21 PM)yamiko Wrote: I'm still worried about the merch issue, for autographs I don't want to waste time waiting in line just to be in front of hyde and kaz with nothing for them to sign D: has anyone gotten official word if there will be stuff for sale at the meet and greet?

also what if some people enter for the 6pm show then try to sneak over to the room the vamps will be playing at and wait there for the show? is that possible? (not saying I would do that, just wondering if that could happen cause it would be terrible if it did xD)

I'm also worried about the fact that Sonar says only ticket holders can get in, but the will call window doesn't open til that night.

I would HOPE they would sign copies of Faith. It's not like you're asking KAZ to sign 666.

Do you think they'll let us snap a quick pic with the band? (with them still behind the table, of course)

Kinda like this:

(I'm the one who's not Joe Satriani)

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Billkwando, KAZ might not mind about 666 either since he worked in producing that album. the only KAZ-less album of Hyde's solo career is ROENTGEN. BUT, since he wrote half the tunes on FAITH, i'd go with that to be safe.

the sneaking over wouldn't take place until after the VAMPS show starts i'd bet. unless they have an identifying bracelet or something for each show. but i'm sure some will try. that weird logic of "why pay twice as much for the tickets, i'll just mosey on over after they start and get a half-price show." GRRRRR... hope Sonar has good security and they use them. i really hope they have realized the potential nightmare they have helped create and don't try to do this in some half-arsed manner.

i think our best bet is to look at all the possible scenarios and be prepared for the worst, but be hopeful and even expect all will go well. i guess i mean, better to panic now when answers can be obtained and matters rectified than Thursday night when it's too late to fix anything. it's bnot just about OUR enjoyment either. it's about VAMPS having a helluva good time in Baltimore, with no hiccups to mar the effort they will be putting into this. the boys are getting set up today for the 1st show tomorrow, no time for them to worry over these details any more.

(07-10-2009, 02:17 PM)mamikochan Wrote: it's about VAMPS having a helluva good time in Baltimore, with no hiccups to mar the effort they will be putting into this. the boys are getting set up today for the 1st show tomorrow, no time for them to worry over these details any more.

There's actually a show tonight, July 10th at Irving Plaza, from what Ticketmaster tells me. (One show was cancelled, and another was moved over there actually) So they technically aren't setting up tonight, lol, but I'm sure they're preparing.

I agree, we want to have a good time, but we need to show VAMPS a good time too!! We want them to come back, so we have to be respectable as well.

And about snapping a picture with them - I really doubt it, sadly. :(

(07-10-2009, 01:34 PM)Billkwando Wrote: Do you think they'll let us snap a quick pic with the band? (with them still behind the table, of course)

I asked J about it and he told me no photos, unfortunately

(07-10-2009, 03:10 PM)Noctilca Wrote:

(07-10-2009, 01:34 PM)Billkwando Wrote: Do you think they'll let us snap a quick pic with the band? (with them still behind the table, of course)

I asked J about it and he told me no photos, unfortunately

We can still take pics at the show though, right? I believe they said no flash photog til after the 3rd song?

(07-10-2009, 03:33 PM)Billkwando Wrote:

(07-10-2009, 03:10 PM)Noctilca Wrote: I asked J about it and he told me no photos, unfortunately

We can still take pics at the show though, right? I believe they said no flash photog til after the 3rd song?

Um. No. I highly doubt we can take pictures during the show either. o_O Where'd you hear that anyway? :/

(07-10-2009, 03:38 PM)missykitty Wrote:

(07-10-2009, 03:33 PM)Billkwando Wrote:

(07-10-2009, 03:10 PM)Noctilca Wrote: I asked J about it and he told me no photos, unfortunately

We can still take pics at the show though, right? I believe they said no flash photog til after the 3rd song?

Um. No. I highly doubt we can take pictures during the show either. o_O Where'd you hear that anyway? :/

I thought that was Sonar's rule. Wasn't it posted way early in the thread?

About Otakon/VAMPS panel thing.

From what I'm understanding it, what it says on the website.

Thursday 2pm - Autographs at Sonar.
(How that line will work, idk. But moving on.)

It sounds like we'll be passes for the panel at Otakon AFTER the Sonar show and it says nothing about having our Otakon badges. So maybe we don't need them then. In which case, we can all just go pick them up after the show and not worry about leaving line.

Sounds like no autograph session at Otakon then.

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(07-10-2009, 03:40 PM)Billkwando Wrote:

(07-10-2009, 03:38 PM)missykitty Wrote:

(07-10-2009, 03:33 PM)Billkwando Wrote:

(07-10-2009, 03:10 PM)Noctilca Wrote: I asked J about it and he told me no photos, unfortunately

We can still take pics at the show though, right? I believe they said no flash photog til after the 3rd song?

Um. No. I highly doubt we can take pictures during the show either. o_O Where'd you hear that anyway? :/

I thought that was Sonar's rule. Wasn't it posted way early in the thread?

(The thread is so long now, sorry if I missed that somewhere, lol. ^^;)

That could be Sonar's rule in general, but VAMPS might have their own rules. In Japan, cameras are never allowed at concerts (from what I can tell, right?) and at most Jrock shows I've been to, cameras have not been allowed. No photography at all. I'm betting the rule will be no cameras. But don't quote me. :/

(07-10-2009, 03:41 PM)missykitty Wrote: About Otakon/VAMPS panel thing.

From what I'm understanding it, what it says on the website.

Thursday 2pm - Autographs at Sonar.
(How that line will work, idk. But moving on.)

It sounds like we'll be passes for the panel at Otakon AFTER the Sonar show and it says nothing about having our Otakon badges. So maybe we don't need them then. In which case, we can all just go pick them up after the show and not worry about leaving line.

Sounds like no autograph session at Otakon then.

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(07-10-2009, 03:40 PM)Billkwando Wrote:

(07-10-2009, 03:38 PM)missykitty Wrote:

(07-10-2009, 03:33 PM)Billkwando Wrote:

(07-10-2009, 03:10 PM)Noctilca Wrote: I asked J about it and he told me no photos, unfortunately

We can still take pics at the show though, right? I believe they said no flash photog til after the 3rd song?

Um. No. I highly doubt we can take pictures during the show either. o_O Where'd you hear that anyway? :/

I thought that was Sonar's rule. Wasn't it posted way early in the thread?

(The thread is so long now, sorry if I missed that somewhere, lol. ^^;)

That could be Sonar's rule in general, but VAMPS might have their own rules. In Japan, cameras are never allowed at concerts (from what I can tell, right?) and at most Jrock shows I've been to, cameras have not been allowed. No photography at all. I'm betting the rule will be no cameras. But don't quote me. :/

You are probably correct. At the venues that I've been to, it may be the venue rule that cameras are ok. But the artist's request overrules the venue's rules and cameras are usually not allowed. I've even seen people argue with the sign saying "cameras allowed" right next to the staff member or security. They say "the artist says NO".

(07-10-2009, 03:33 PM)Billkwando Wrote: We can still take pics at the show though, right? I believe they said no flash photog til after the 3rd song?

Well, this is what J specifically said:

"Sorry, no photos, you know how not many photos of the guys exist... shy I guess."

I'm thinking that means that they don't do photos at all unless they're officially authorized.

(07-10-2009, 03:41 PM)missykitty Wrote: It sounds like we'll be passes for the panel at Otakon AFTER the Sonar show and it says nothing about having our Otakon badges. So maybe we don't need them then. In which case, we can all just go pick them up after the show and not worry about leaving line.

That would be nice...I wonder if there's any way to find out for sure? It says that the pre-reg pick up will be open until 11pm...will the show be over in time for that? Edit: just to clarify - if there's an opening band, then the show, then a line for picking up the panel passes, would there be time to get to the convention center by 11?