Question for those who have been to a few shows

[ThunderHappens]

I logged on tonight to ask this very question!

How/when do people in the front row usually approach the stage? Do they walk on up upon arrival, slowly gather, rush up when the lights go down?

I've heard about a "cricket sound" being played....?

What bracelets? Where do you get them? Is this their only purpose?

Sorry to ask so much, but this tour will be my first Mac show, and I'm beside myself with excitement! I humbly ask all you experts for advice.

[michelej1]

The people in the front row can approach the stage whenever they feel like. Just come in. Take off your coat and camp out at the front stage if you like. The people several rows back are usually allowed up by security later in the show. I don't know exactly what song that would be on. But in a concerted move, the security guards just stop guarding. They move away from the aisles and let the people pass through --well, they try to restrict it to a certain number of rows, but usually, once some people start coming up, the determined can get up there too, even from farther back.

The cricket sound is played just before the show when the lights first go down.

Michele

[Musicman408]

It really depends on the venue I think- but last night the first three rows could watch from the stage!

[ThunderHappens]

Thanks, guys. Does this seem to be the general method at all venues?

[camchristo]

It depends on the venue. In Chicago, they let the first two rows up after ISA. Last night, I didn't see them stop anyone from going up, right from the beginning. You know though, it really pisses me off when someone has ****ty seats and sneaks down to the front and stands in front of people who either paid a lot of money for their seats or worked really hard to get them.

If anyone tried to stand in front of me, other than the people who paid for the seats in front of me, I would tell them to get the hell out of my way.

I had first row in Chicago and when they let people up, some people were trying to push in front of me. I don't think so. Have some respect. I didn't even leave my second row seat last night. To begin with, I wasn't going to go stand in front of someone who had first row seats. Also, my view was better because there was nobody in my line of sight and I didn't have to fight with the swarm of people in front of the stage.

So, if you really want to be up, try to get tickets up there. That's my advice.

[Glittermoondust]

Originally Posted by camchristo

It depends on the venue. In Chicago, they let the first two rows up after ISA. Last night, I didn't see them stop anyone from going up, right from the beginning. You know though, it really pisses me off when someone has ****ty seats and sneaks down to the front and stands in front of people who either paid a lot of money for their seats or worked really hard to get them.

If anyone tried to stand in front of me, other than the people who paid for the seats in front of me, I would tell them to get the hell out of my way.

I had first row in Chicago and when they let people up, some people were trying to push in front of me. I don't think so. Have some respect. I didn't even leave my second row seat last night. To begin with, I wasn't going to go stand in front of someone who had first row seats. Also, my view was better because there was nobody in my line of sight and I didn't have to fight with the swarm of people in front of the stage.

So, if you really want to be up, try to get tickets up there. That's my advice.

yep I have to agree with all of this........ although I know this has been a sore subject in the past....... Lindsey actually gave us a dirty look at one show for calling security and having someone taken out of their front row seat that belonged to someone else at a SYW show........ sorry I paid big bucks to have my seat and not have someone standing in front of me that snuck up there......... aw well.......

[Musicman408]

Originally Posted by camchristo

It depends on the venue. In Chicago, they let the first two rows up after ISA. Last night, I didn't see them stop anyone from going up, right from the beginning. You know though, it really pisses me off when someone has ****ty seats and sneaks down to the front and stands in front of people who either paid a lot of money for their seats or worked really hard to get them.

If anyone tried to stand in front of me, other than the people who paid for the seats in front of me, I would tell them to get the hell out of my way.

I had first row in Chicago and when they let people up, some people were trying to push in front of me. I don't think so. Have some respect. I didn't even leave my second row seat last night. To begin with, I wasn't going to go stand in front of someone who had first row seats. Also, my view was better because there was nobody in my line of sight and I didn't have to fight with the swarm of people in front of the stage.

So, if you really want to be up, try to get tickets up there. That's my advice.

Could not agree with you more!!!

[macpai]

Originally Posted by ThunderHappens

I logged on tonight to ask this very question!

How/when do people in the front row usually approach the stage? Do they walk on up upon arrival, slowly gather, rush up when the lights go down?

I've heard about a "cricket sound" being played....?

What bracelets? Where do you get them? Is this their only purpose?

Sorry to ask so much, but this tour will be my first Mac show, and I'm beside myself with excitement! I humbly ask all you experts for advice.

I guess every venue doesn't have the bracelets. Everyone in the front row and the I Love All Access people got them in New Jersey.
And the security guard said they were told that those were the only people allowed up until I'm So Afraid.

[ThunderHappens]

Does Stevie (or the guys) shake hands and/or accept gifts from the crowd like on her solo tours?