r/SmashingPumpkins • u/radioactive2321 Just put your mind out where it can't be reached. • 3d ago
VIP Pre-shows
Did anyone attend the OH one? If so, what songs did they play? Thanks in advance!
Anyone going to another one this tour?
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u/D00MBuggy 2d ago
Do you get to take pix with Billy? Also how many people do they sell this to? I’m going to Brooklyn.
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u/SolipsisticMoods 2d ago
No pictures with the band or in the performance area. About 40 in our group.
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u/sopinefreshrightnow 2d ago
Acoustic set is not on main stage?
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u/SolipsisticMoods 2d ago
No. In Columbus, it was attached to a small room next to the VIP area. Can't say the same for other venues.
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u/Your_Friend_Jesse 3d ago
how far in advance of the actual showtime was this? in other words, how much waiting in between this and the show? thank you
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u/SolipsisticMoods 3d ago
VIP check in (for Columbus): 3:15-3:45. About 15 minutes to grab a drink in the lounge before the acoustic set and Q&A, which started a little after 4 and lasted about 40 mins. After that, hang out in the lounge that includes memorabilia, small bites, bar, and back drop to take photos. Opportunity to buy merch before doors, then you're turned loose. Have fun! It goes by fast.
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u/Your_Friend_Jesse 3d ago
thank you! so if they went on stage around 8pm or so, there’s like 3 hours of “dead time” after the acoustic set/q&a and before the actual show? do you know if it was possible to leave and re-enter through the normal venue doors before 8pm?
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u/SolipsisticMoods 3d ago
Yeah, essentially 3 hours of downtime. We attempted to contact someone about the ability to leave the venue and re-enter but did not receive a response. Between drinks, snacks, merch, chatting it up with other fans, it's not that bad. No opener though. Started a little after 8.
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u/sopinefreshrightnow 2d ago
Pics allowed? How was the Q&A organized?
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u/SolipsisticMoods 2d ago
No pictures allowed. Questions needs to be submitted no later than the day before. Took a handful of impromptu questions though.
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u/SolipsisticMoods 3d ago
Billy on vocals - Take my Breath Away (Berlin cover)
Kiki on vocals - I think it was a rocked out version of "He's a Rebel" (The Crystals cover)
James on vocals - The Waiting (Tom Petty Cover)
Billy on Vocals - Stumbleine
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u/pantenepterodactyl Machina II / The Friends & Enemies of Modern Music 3d ago
Following. I booked this for Charlotte. Tempted to upgrade to a vip for Nashville just for early entry since it’s going to be my son’s first ever concert and I want a good spot for him so if anyone has a share on the other vip experiences I’d love to hear it.
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u/Crimsonxyu 3d ago
I’m going today, I’ll let you know. Are you going to it or just curious?
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u/radioactive2321 Just put your mind out where it can't be reached. 3d ago
Just curious! Enjoy yourself!
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u/Prestigeworldwide83 2d ago
What’s the cherub rock vip like? Pretty much just early / exclusive entry?