Post by DeadEndKid ★ on Feb 7, 2011 4:14:23 GMT -5
Hey all, I'm back. Been absent from the board for awhile...
I recently travelled from Australia to Canada and the USA to finally see Joan Jett & the Blackhearts with 3 of my best friends, one my beautiful girlfriend, that I met here on The Runaways board.
Due to a whole lot of bad luck I was unable to see Joan here in Australia recently. I realise now why that happened. I was meant to see Joan for the first time with the amazing JettHeads I have met on this board & definately that particular show. I think these members would prefer to remain anonymous. (Donnie will know who they are tho)
I flew to Vancouver to be with my girlfriend, after a week we travelled to Seattle to meet up with our fellow JettHeads. The 4 of us flew from Seattle to Spokane to see Joan at Northern Quest Casino.
I was the only one of us seeing Joan for the first time. While eagerly waiting outside the venue we were able to hear soundcheck. We heard Cherry Bomb, You Drive Me Wild & Backlash.
Once they finally let us into the venue, we ran up to the stage to get photos in front of the Blackhearts logo. I don't think I've ever looked more excited and happy in a photo before!
It was a small, seated show but as soon as they started Bad Rep we bolted to the front and managed to get great positions against the stage. There was no crash barrier, so we were literally leaning on the stage.
We were between Joan & Dougie but very close to Joan.
Joan and Dougie gave me plenty of glances throughout the show, but my lucky girlfriend got the coveted Joan Jett eyelock!
It was an amazing show. Joan was totally 110% on! Her interaction with the audience was great & we even surprised her with our sheer volume and enthusiasm a couple of times. Joan kept coming to the edge of the stage whenever she could be away from the mic. There was one point where Joan stood directly in front of me almost crushing my fingers with her Pro Ked and leaned over to see all the people behind us. Her entire body was 30cm away from my face and I could see every bead of sweat & every hair on her amazing body. (One of my fellow Jettheads caught that moment on her iphone, its an amazing video)
Joan was letting us all touch her and loving every second of it. It was a great crowd and no one over stepped their bounds. I could have touched her all over a thousand times but I have way too much respect for her to be pawing her every time she came over. Early into the show I put my hand around her tiny little calf, enjoyed every second, and left it at that.
The setlist was awesome, I heard every song I have always wanted. It was my dream setlist. (My realistic dream setlist anyway. My unrealistic dream setlist would include songs like Jezebel & Victim of Circumstance)
Acey Slade was awesome. He fits in perfectly
I was lucky enough to get one of Dougies used pics, but missed out on a setlist because of a bitchy chick next to me. Another girl who got one was nice enough to let me take a photo of hers.
I got alot of really amazing photos and videos. Those who are friends with me on facebook can check em out.
I'll post some of my faves here for the rest of you
Thankyou to Joan Jett & my 3 beloved Jettheads for giving me the best experience of my life !
I recently travelled from Australia to Canada and the USA to finally see Joan Jett & the Blackhearts with 3 of my best friends, one my beautiful girlfriend, that I met here on The Runaways board.
Due to a whole lot of bad luck I was unable to see Joan here in Australia recently. I realise now why that happened. I was meant to see Joan for the first time with the amazing JettHeads I have met on this board & definately that particular show. I think these members would prefer to remain anonymous. (Donnie will know who they are tho)
I flew to Vancouver to be with my girlfriend, after a week we travelled to Seattle to meet up with our fellow JettHeads. The 4 of us flew from Seattle to Spokane to see Joan at Northern Quest Casino.
I was the only one of us seeing Joan for the first time. While eagerly waiting outside the venue we were able to hear soundcheck. We heard Cherry Bomb, You Drive Me Wild & Backlash.
Once they finally let us into the venue, we ran up to the stage to get photos in front of the Blackhearts logo. I don't think I've ever looked more excited and happy in a photo before!
It was a small, seated show but as soon as they started Bad Rep we bolted to the front and managed to get great positions against the stage. There was no crash barrier, so we were literally leaning on the stage.
We were between Joan & Dougie but very close to Joan.
Joan and Dougie gave me plenty of glances throughout the show, but my lucky girlfriend got the coveted Joan Jett eyelock!
It was an amazing show. Joan was totally 110% on! Her interaction with the audience was great & we even surprised her with our sheer volume and enthusiasm a couple of times. Joan kept coming to the edge of the stage whenever she could be away from the mic. There was one point where Joan stood directly in front of me almost crushing my fingers with her Pro Ked and leaned over to see all the people behind us. Her entire body was 30cm away from my face and I could see every bead of sweat & every hair on her amazing body. (One of my fellow Jettheads caught that moment on her iphone, its an amazing video)
Joan was letting us all touch her and loving every second of it. It was a great crowd and no one over stepped their bounds. I could have touched her all over a thousand times but I have way too much respect for her to be pawing her every time she came over. Early into the show I put my hand around her tiny little calf, enjoyed every second, and left it at that.
The setlist was awesome, I heard every song I have always wanted. It was my dream setlist. (My realistic dream setlist anyway. My unrealistic dream setlist would include songs like Jezebel & Victim of Circumstance)
Acey Slade was awesome. He fits in perfectly
I was lucky enough to get one of Dougies used pics, but missed out on a setlist because of a bitchy chick next to me. Another girl who got one was nice enough to let me take a photo of hers.
I got alot of really amazing photos and videos. Those who are friends with me on facebook can check em out.
I'll post some of my faves here for the rest of you
Thankyou to Joan Jett & my 3 beloved Jettheads for giving me the best experience of my life !