What You've All Been Waiting For ......

Saturday May 19th, 2007
Palace Theater
Albany, NY

GODSMACK

We had VIP Passes.

We got to go to a preshow party that served drinks and food.


The got crowd free shopping privileges.



The Doors were to Open at 7pm but we were let in early so that we could choose from the number of Godsmack items they were selling without having to wait in line.


Then we headed upstairs where they served beer, wine and soda and some food. They had vegetable tray, chicken wings, cheese and crackers, chips of all sorts, and a few mexican items.

Then they did a raffle giveaway.

We finally got our swag (promotional items they give away to us)

Here is where we got our autographed picture of Godsmack, Sullys books "The Paths we Choose" (Which I already had and read), a beanie hat, and Godsmack belt buckle.

Shortly after that the band comes up the stair to meet and greet us and get our pictures taken with them.

Up until this point it was ok But when I finally saw them walking up the stairs it was so surreal.

Sully Erna was standing right there in front of me! Close enough for me to touch. I felt all shaky inside!

There was about 60 people there with VIP Passes so they had to move things along rather quickly.

We all had to get in line to get our turn with the band.

We were the third group in line. It all happened so fast. We were up and I got to shake Shannon's hand (He's the drummer), then I got to shake Sully's hand and just say hi. I told him that I read his book and that I really enjoyed it. He said Thank you. That was just so awesome! I've never really met anyone of any kind of start status that I really liked. So it was quite the treat.

I just couldn't get over how short he really was.

But it was Sully so it just didn't matter.

Then we got our picture taken. I got to stand next to him. I didn't think to put my arm around him. But who really cares I was still next to him.

We were allowed to bring our cameras. I had mine out in the car because they were saying prior to us being let in that no cameras were allowed. But because of my VIP Pass I was able to come and go as I pleased so I took all the swag out to my car and got my camera.

After everyone got their picture taken with the band we were handed our tickets and then let back down to where we could go to our seats. The doors were open to the public by this time.

We had awesome seats!!!

Fourth row right in the center. It was so awesome. We lucked out big time! I was able to get great pictures (Which I'm still downloading onto my computer).

I met this girl there. Her name was Lexy. We almost got to jump up to the front row when Godsmack came on but the one stupid staff guide made us go back to our seats after he checked our tickets. There was no one sitting in the front row so I don't see how it would hurt. But we headed back to our seats.

This was my Third time seeing Godsmack in concert. and they just get better and better each time!

I am definitely seeing them again when they come around. Can't wait!

GODSMACK RULES!

I will be posting the pictures up somewhere - Hopefully soon.

But in the mean time here are a few selected picts I took