(07-15-2009, 11:09 AM)iceybabes Wrote: Of course only an hour. They really are screwing us who are going to the West Coast shows. "They" I mean a certain promoter who I won't mention by name.

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You know, it's not like they are purposely trying to screw you over. Things just worked out this way. Blaming the promoters and attacking them is not going to fix anything. Rather, move on and see if there's something you could work out, as opposed to blaming people and perpetuating negativity.

I just wasted about 500 bucks in airplanes tickets because we didnt get the news out sooner... *sigh* regardles, plane leaves Monday... and I'll be making line since I get there if I have to >_<

Honestly I just wish I could've just handed Hyde those 500bucks in cash... that would've made me much happier than giving it to stupid airlines!

Well its not that people are *trying* to attack them you can't blame us for feeling disappointed/upset over this.. I mean i have semi gotten past it but i have to admit i still feel a bit bitter toward the promotors. When you are flying from one side of the country to the other and going on a very limited budget they're nothing you can do to "fix" it and we woudn't have had to fix anything if we had just gotten news a bit sooner. I understand it takes a while to plan this sorta thing out but telling us a week before the live was a little ridiculous. I had to completely change my hotels around and even end up staying in two different hotels in LA just so i would be able to make the LA session.

Its just annoying and I'm sorry but people need to vent/rant about this because a lot of people are heartbroken. I know we shoudl all just be happy we are seeing them live BUT when they mentioned autograph sessions and then make them on days most people can't attend they should have known what would happen...

(07-15-2009, 11:01 PM)VAMPS + American Street Team + Wrote:

(07-15-2009, 11:09 AM)iceybabes Wrote: Of course only an hour. They really are screwing us who are going to the West Coast shows. "They" I mean a certain promoter who I won't mention by name.

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You know, it's not like they are purposely trying to screw you over. Things just worked out this way. Blaming the promoters and attacking them is not going to fix anything. Rather, move on and see if there's something you could work out, as opposed to blaming people and perpetuating negativity.

Well, you have already empathized with those of us who can not attend the signing now so I know this was not pleasant news for you either. As you, thank you so much, are passing on the information as you get it.....good and bad.

I know you understand how bitterly disappointed we are. Because most of us have already sold our souls to pay for our tour plans and there is nothing left to sell to be able to change them. So we are not real cheerful.

At the same time, we do not know why the dates were picked nor will we ever. Nor it is none of our business. The band, their managers, the places where the signings are held, all fall into play. Yes, it would have been wonderful to have them on the same date as the show. But it just ain't gonna happen....no matter how much we want it or piss or moan.

Yes, we are heartbroken and angry. But you know what....when this all started back in April, we were thrilled to even know they were coming to America to entertain us. That is all they promised us. Some damn good lives. And that is what we are getting. Some damn good lives. And I am so looking forward to the ones that I am able to attend. Because I know that five hot Japanese bodies are going to give me a damn good live. One that I will not forget for a long time to come.

(07-16-2009, 12:17 AM)cathb Wrote: Yes, we are heartbroken and angry. But you know what....when this all started back in April, we were thrilled to even know they were coming to America to entertain us. That is all they promised us. Some damn good lives. And that is what we are getting. Some damn good lives. And I am so looking forward to the ones that I am able to attend. Because I know that five hot Japanese bodies are going to give me a damn good live. One that I will not forget for a long time to come.

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Basically, that's why i'm cool about not going to an autograph session.
The day when VAMPS will be greeting fans in Seattle, I will be spending some quality time with my boyfriend, doing some tourism in Portland. On the following day, i will have lots of energy to enjoy Portland's show and i'm sure it's going to be awesome. That's what i've planned a couple of months ago, anyway.

Well you know what? Sorry for supposedly spreading my "negativity". That was NOT my intention. I've had a very, very bad month and week so excuse me for being so short tempered. Sorry I don't like the promoters but that's MY OPINION. Yes I'm grateful to be going to the concerts but I will still be peeved at the promoters sorry, I'm not going to bow down at their feet. If anything I'd bow down at J's feet because he is one of the main reasons they are coming here. I'm happy to see them yes but when we get official information handed to us a week before it happens, that is annoying and shows me there is some bad planning going on. It was just yet another thing that has happened to me this week/month that frustrated/upset me. My patience/tolerance is wearing thin with a lot of things, not just promoters. So yes it probably wasn't the nicest comment but it is my feelings towards promoters not VAMPS or J. I'm looking at the whole picture not just the one session. All the other sessions were/are on the DAY OF the concert, what makes this one so different? I think it would make more sense to have it the day of so then VAMPS could rest some before dealing with the masses again (since there is a 5 day break there). I'll just pretend this session isn't happening. Nothing I can do to change it really so...moving on.

(07-16-2009, 10:33 AM)iceybabes Wrote: Well you know what? Sorry for supposedly spreading my "negativity". That was NOT my intention. I've had a very, very bad month and week so excuse me for being so short tempered. Sorry I don't like the promoters but that's MY OPINION. Yes I'm grateful to be going to the concerts but I will still be peeved at the promoters sorry, I'm not going to bow down at their feet. If anything I'd bow down at J's feet because he is one of the main reasons they are coming here. I'm happy to see them yes but when we get official information handed to us a week before it happens, that is annoying and shows me there is some bad planning going on. It was just yet another thing that has happened to me this week/month that frustrated/upset me. My patience/tolerance is wearing thin with a lot of things, not just promoters. So yes it probably wasn't the nicest comment but it is my feelings towards promoters not VAMPS or J. I'm looking at the whole picture not just the one session. All the other sessions were/are on the DAY OF the concert, what makes this one so different? I think it would make more sense to have it the day of so then VAMPS could rest some before dealing with the masses again (since there is a 5 day break there). I'll just pretend this session isn't happening. Nothing I can do to change it really so...moving on.

Believe me, I truly understand your outrage because I felt the same way. I can't change my plans either. So I also miss out on something I was really looking forward to.
However, aren't they talking about making the LA meet and greet on a different day than the concert? I thought I read somewhere that they were looking at the 30th or 31st? I could be wrong though.....

(07-16-2009, 10:44 AM)cathb Wrote:

(07-16-2009, 10:33 AM)iceybabes Wrote: Well you know what? Sorry for supposedly spreading my "negativity". That was NOT my intention. I've had a very, very bad month and week so excuse me for being so short tempered. Sorry I don't like the promoters but that's MY OPINION. Yes I'm grateful to be going to the concerts but I will still be peeved at the promoters sorry, I'm not going to bow down at their feet. If anything I'd bow down at J's feet because he is one of the main reasons they are coming here. I'm happy to see them yes but when we get official information handed to us a week before it happens, that is annoying and shows me there is some bad planning going on. It was just yet another thing that has happened to me this week/month that frustrated/upset me. My patience/tolerance is wearing thin with a lot of things, not just promoters. So yes it probably wasn't the nicest comment but it is my feelings towards promoters not VAMPS or J. I'm looking at the whole picture not just the one session. All the other sessions were/are on the DAY OF the concert, what makes this one so different? I think it would make more sense to have it the day of so then VAMPS could rest some before dealing with the masses again (since there is a 5 day break there). I'll just pretend this session isn't happening. Nothing I can do to change it really so...moving on.

Believe me, I truly understand your outrage because I felt the same way. I can't change my plans either. So I also miss out on something I was really looking forward to.
However, aren't they talking about making the LA meet and greet on a different day than the concert? I thought I read somewhere that they were looking at the 30th or 31st? I could be wrong though.....

Yes I think the 30th is when they are thinking of having the LA one. THANKFULLY I can do something about that. Tracy and I changed our hotel plans. We changed it to one in LA on the 30th and are jetting out of San Diego as early as possible by AmTrak! So hopefully we won't miss this one.

(07-16-2009, 10:50 AM)iceybabes Wrote:

(07-16-2009, 10:44 AM)cathb Wrote:

(07-16-2009, 10:33 AM)iceybabes Wrote: Well you know what? Sorry for supposedly spreading my "negativity". That was NOT my intention. I've had a very, very bad month and week so excuse me for being so short tempered. Sorry I don't like the promoters but that's MY OPINION. Yes I'm grateful to be going to the concerts but I will still be peeved at the promoters sorry, I'm not going to bow down at their feet. If anything I'd bow down at J's feet because he is one of the main reasons they are coming here. I'm happy to see them yes but when we get official information handed to us a week before it happens, that is annoying and shows me there is some bad planning going on. It was just yet another thing that has happened to me this week/month that frustrated/upset me. My patience/tolerance is wearing thin with a lot of things, not just promoters. So yes it probably wasn't the nicest comment but it is my feelings towards promoters not VAMPS or J. I'm looking at the whole picture not just the one session. All the other sessions were/are on the DAY OF the concert, what makes this one so different? I think it would make more sense to have it the day of so then VAMPS could rest some before dealing with the masses again (since there is a 5 day break there). I'll just pretend this session isn't happening. Nothing I can do to change it really so...moving on.

Believe me, I truly understand your outrage because I felt the same way. I can't change my plans either. So I also miss out on something I was really looking forward to.
However, aren't they talking about making the LA meet and greet on a different day than the concert? I thought I read somewhere that they were looking at the 30th or 31st? I could be wrong though.....

Yes I think the 30th is when they are thinking of having the LA one. THANKFULLY I can do something about that. Tracy and I changed our hotel plans. We changed it to one in LA on the 30th and are jetting out of San Diego as early as possible by AmTrak! So hopefully we won't miss this one.

I hope you make that one. I may have problems with it due to my work situation. I'll have to wait and see when the date is announced....which hopefully will be soon...bites nails.....

^ I really really hope you make it! I hope people dont think we are ungrateful because I really appeciate everything VAMPS are doing for us and J and I know the lives are the most important thing so I'm doing my best to get over this. Hopefully we can at least see them arrive or something at the san fran live. That would be awesome ^_^