were these really m&gs or just catching artists before/after the shows or behind venues? many artists seem to be very open to meeting with fans after shows, without any structured m&gs.
this is the topic i'm very interested in after having several discussions with lesser known or up-and-coming artists on twitter. they mostly say they love meeting with fans afterwards, but are sometimes in a rush and really don't feel like they can do it.
re m&gs, there seem to be 2 extreme ends of the spectrum, and then everything in between - older bands and artists who charge something like $800 for VIP tickets which in some cases come without really meeting them
, or in other cases with meeting some of the band members or individual artist - which might end up being basically taking the photo with them and that's it.
on the other end are artists who make it almost a part of the show to meet fans as they exit the venue.
one of the in-between variations seem to be what LB has been doing this tour - charging what is almost a nominal amount for a guaranteed m&g.
now, LB seemed to have been very approachable before or after the shows during the last few tours too, but that could be hit or miss, depending on the timing.
personally, i prefer current version of m&g that LB has been doing the last few months over the random behind the venue meetings. there is time set up to meet people and you actually know you will get to ask him a question or 2, and get a signature or a photo if you want these things.
wasting time hanging behind venues is not my preferred activity if i can avoid it.
07-18-2012, 08:34 PM
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