The Pretty Reckless (Taylor Momsen) Concert Success!!!

[gghi18]

Hello, I wanted to share my experience at this concert.

I went to the Pretty Reckless/The Hollywood Kills concert in Toledo, Ohio at the Frankies Innercity. If anyone has been to this venue, you know how tiny it is. I have never been to a concert where everyone was as squished as we all were. I made friends with some people. Haha! Anyways, the concert was a little over an hour late in timing, which was supposed to start at 7:00p. I was waiting outside in line and finally, they said all VIP ticket holders come to the door where we went inside and were given posters to have signed by the band (except Ben Philips, which for some reason, he didn't show. I heard he doesn't want people selling autographs). That frustrated me since I paid $50.00 and drove 3 hours to be there, from Columbus, so it would have been nice if the whole band showed up because I'm a HUGE fan of TPR. Well, I would have been livid if Taylor didn't show. Haha! Anyways, we waited in line and the line went really quickly. The stage manager was rude, unfriendly, and rushed the fans. I wanted to get a picture with them but the security had 2 red X's where fans were supposed to stand if we wanted a picture with them (which is below). I understand security reasons but it was still annoying. There was probably 20-25 people for the VIP, which was sold out, I believe. I think they like to keep a low amount of people for the meet and greet so they get through it quicker. I was really nervous because Taylor comes across intimidating. She was wearing sunglasses and was smoking. Haha! When I got up there, it felt like it went so quickly, I barely remember it. lol The band signed the poster and I asked Taylor if she would please sign an additional picture which she was totally cool about. Since I paid a lot of money, I wanted to ask at least one question. I was more comfortable with them than I thought I'd be. I looked at Taylor and asked, "I love your song 'My Medicine' and I have to know, when you sing 'there's a tiger in the room and a baby in the closet," is that a hangover reference?" I was pretty sure it was but I hadn't heard any interviews of her saying it. She looks at me with a coy expression and a smirk. "Maybe it is." We laughed and then she was like, "Hell yeah, it is! I f**king love that song." She was very sweet to me as was the other band members. Then the stage manager said, "Can we hurry it up and get this picture?" I was the third to last person in line, fyi. lol

The concert was a lot of fun. Taylor was great live as was the whole band and I enjoyed myself very much. It was my first time going to a concert by myself, especially three hours away from me. But it was worth it. It was funny...there would be times where after songs finished, there would be breif moments of silence were fans would yell things or questions, and Taylor would respond back usually. In the video I got of "Miss Nothing," http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nts3M3kl ... B_LG5ueVc= @3:00 in the video, two girls yelled I love you and I yelled, "What the hech, I love you, too." She said, "You guys are fun." That made me laugh. I was really close so it felt pretty intimate which was awesome. Some of the fans were really annoying though but I did my best to tune them out and have fun! The only thing that surprised me was when they finished, she walked off stage pretty quickly. Two people I met there said they had been to the concert of theirs the day before and said she will do an encore (one more song) but she didn't come back. Maybe we weren't a good crowd... lol

I also met a new band named "The Hollywood Kills" who surprised me. I thought they were great and I really liked their music. They were very energetic and fun. Good performers. I met them afterwards and one of the guys was yelling he was giving free hugs and if you left, he'd chase you. Someone left and he actually went outside and hugged the person. Haha! He gave me hug, too! I was telling the lead singer, Jon, I was trying to get a pic of him but my camera wasn't working right so here he is, singing a note, playing guitar, and trying to pose for my camera. Here's the pic: http://img571.imageshack.us/img571/347/ ... 4small.jpg He said, "Yeah, I remember. I was trying so hard because I like to pose for fans photos." I told him I was sorry but thanks for being a trouper and waiting for my stupid camera to still take the photo. The whole band was awesome. When we took the pic, one of the members said, "Oh yeah, we got 5 hot dudes right here!!!" I laughed! I think they will go far...talented band. Don't mean to go on but I don't get to do this sort of thing often so I'm still kind of pumped from it all. I'm so glad I got to meet Taylor because she' a talented (and pretty) person. Here are pics to check out. Enjoy!

http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/82 ... andgr.jpg/ (Me with Taylor Momsen, Mark Damon, & Jamie Perkins. For some reason, Ben Philips didn't come out for the meet and greet). :/

http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/52 ... aphpr.jpg/ (I asked Taylor if she would signed an extra picture for me and she said, "Sure." She was really nice about it but the stage manager looked annoyed. lol

http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/62 ... aphpr.jpg/ (Signed by 3 of the 4 members, the stage manager gave out these posters to have signed for the meet and greet).

http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/13 ... ormom.jpg/ (Taylor Momsen Live) I love the way this picture turned out.

http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/81 ... ormom.jpg/ (Taylor Momsen Live)

http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/54 ... cture.jpg/ (Me with the Hollywood Kills: Jonathon Jircitano (lead singer), Brent Powelson, Brandon Jenkins, & Preston Jackson). These guys were awesome and funny!

http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/71 ... igned.jpg/ (The Hollywood Kills signed album).

http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/10 ... nic14.jpg/ Jonathon Jircitano Live (lead singer)

I got some videos from the venue, if anyone is curious. Here's my YouTube page: http://www.youtube.com/user/gghi18

Sincerely,

Mark (gghi18)

[Lydz]

This is so awesome! Sounds like you had a rad time..
They are so amazing live haha. She is so damn cool. I am very jealous you got to meet her haha.
Awesome photos, too. Nice one

[gghi18]

This is so awesome! Sounds like you had a rad time..
They are so amazing live haha. She is so **** cool. I am very jealous you got to meet her haha.
Awesome photos, too. Nice one

Thank you!!! Yeah, I was babbling on in my post but like I said, I don't get to go to concerts too often. Thanks again!!! It was definitely a night to remember.

[Heyheyyou]

I hope I am not being rude ( not trying to be) but if you paid for a VIP Meet and Greet wouldn't you be standing with the band members? It seems kinda silly they stand behind a table and you stand in front of it. I've never been to a meet and greet like that before

[gghi18]

I hope I am not being rude ( not trying to be) but if you paid for a VIP Meet and Greet wouldn't you be standing with the band members? It seems kinda silly they stand behind a table and you stand in front of it. I've never been to a meet and greet like that before

No worries...I don't think you're being rude at all. I think that was ridiculous, personally and was a little disappointed by it since I payed a lot of money (for me at least) and drove 3 hours, there and back (6 hours total) so yeah...that annoyed me but I just tried to enjoy the concert which I did. But it would have been nice to stand by them and have the whole band show up. I really like there band but I hope they don't get ahead of themselves too soon because the band isn't extremely popular yet. lol

[Judy89]

Congrats! Loved her on Gossip Girl!

[Heyheyyou]

Oh okay thanks. Ya when you consider the gas, money you spent ( which is a good bargain considering how much " certain" bands charge) but still I am sure a disappointment. At least you had fun! I'd love to meet Taylor I've been a fan of hers for awhile now but they never seem to come anywhere me sigh....

[Magikalz]

Loved reading your post!
I'm a huge Taylor/TPR fan. I actually just went to their NYC and Poughkeepsie show last Fri/Sat

I agree with you - the meet and greets are so rushed and they have SO many rules, its kind of ridiculous. But its what I expect from her meet and greets.
Taylor looks so intimidating but shes actually one of the sweetest girls, haha. She remembers me by name!
I'm glad I got to meet Taylor solo before the show by the bus because I actually got to talk to her and have her sign my 4 magazines.
At my M&G Ben was actually there - I was shocked. Because He's NEVER at the meet and greets. I have about 4 Light Me Up cd's and my TPR EP not signed by Ben because he never goes to the signings, haha.

[gghi18]

Loved reading your post!
I'm a huge Taylor/TPR fan. I actually just went to their NYC and Poughkeepsie show last Fri/Sat

I agree with you - the meet and greets are so rushed and they have SO many rules, its kind of ridiculous. But its what I expect from her meet and greets.
Taylor looks so intimidating but shes actually one of the sweetest girls, haha. She remembers me by name!
I'm glad I got to meet Taylor solo before the show by the bus because I actually got to talk to her and have her sign my 4 magazines.
At my M&G Ben was actually there - I was shocked. Because He's NEVER at the meet and greets. I have about 4 Light Me Up cd's and my TPR EP not signed by Ben because he never goes to the signings, haha.

Wow! That's awesome!!!! Yes, she does seem intiminating but she's sweet. That's so cool you got to meet her one on one. You saw Ben? Did you ask him to sign any of your things? And I agree, the meet and greet was kind of rushed and there were A LOT of rules but still, it was a fun time. That was actually my first meet and greet so who knows what lies in the future for me. lol How was the NYC show? Did you enjoy it? Out of curiosity, did you ask her to personalize any of your items or just sign them? Oh, and thank you by the way. lol Take care and thanks for your message. I'm trying to get my friends into them because TPR is actually a good band.

[Magikalz]

Loved reading your post!
I'm a huge Taylor/TPR fan. I actually just went to their NYC and Poughkeepsie show last Fri/Sat

I agree with you - the meet and greets are so rushed and they have SO many rules, its kind of ridiculous. But its what I expect from her meet and greets.
Taylor looks so intimidating but shes actually one of the sweetest girls, haha. She remembers me by name!
I'm glad I got to meet Taylor solo before the show by the bus because I actually got to talk to her and have her sign my 4 magazines.
At my M&G Ben was actually there - I was shocked. Because He's NEVER at the meet and greets. I have about 4 Light Me Up cd's and my TPR EP not signed by Ben because he never goes to the signings, haha.

Wow! That's awesome!!!! Yes, she does seem intiminating but she's sweet. That's so cool you got to meet her one on one. You saw Ben? Did you ask him to sign any of your things? And I agree, the meet and greet was kind of rushed and there were A LOT of rules but still, it was a fun time. That was actually my first meet and greet so who knows what lies in the future for me. lol How was the NYC show? Did you enjoy it? Out of curiosity, did you ask her to personalize any of your items or just sign them? Oh, and thank you by the way. lol Take care and thanks for your message. I'm trying to get my friends into them because TPR is actually a good band.

Yea, ben signed all three of my things at the M&G! I had them sign the EP, the poster, and my set list!

When I met Taylor outside, I had her personalize one of my magazines, she knows my name anyway so I just asked her to write my name but didnt actually say my name, haha.

The NYC show was great! IT was sold out, jam packed and the crowd was pretty awesome! It was very different the next night, there werent as many people at all, haha.