AHI Benefit Concert

[Patti]

The first AHI benefit I went to was in 2000, which is the one that had the $500 package. There was no interaction between Stevie and friends and the guests.

The second one I went to was in 2001. Only Mick and Stevie came to the afterparty and they sat at a table and signed autographs and allowed people to take pictures. It was a mob scene around the table and many of the guests (myself included) didn't have an opportunity to get anywhere near the table. I complained to Geri about this, after having been disappointed for two years in a row. She was actually very gracious and empathetic.

It seemed like they had a much better handle on things at the FM benefit in 2003. Although the time with the band was brief, we did have the opportunity to say hello to all the band members and chatted for a few minutes with John Mcvie while they were getting the picture set up.

When I spoke with Geri yesterday, she was very excited about the new venue and believes that things will go much better this time.