The Mic Toss

[Nightrained]

The mic he throws at the end is a "dummy" mic not the one he uses during the entire show

Is that so? Some little source would be useful. Not saying that it's not true. Could be true but those mics aren't that expensive compared to the whole cost of the show.

Axl sings paradise city, during the confetti and solo he runs out, changes the mic to the one he throws away. It's a slightly different model however, with the transmitter it's worth ?400, according to google anyway. I wouldn't say it's a dummy because he does sing out of it for a few lines and the whole 'Good fn night' message, but no, it's not the same mic as through the show. No idea why he changes it to be honest.

[saltzy23]

At this point, sans continuing to call that Head of Security until he tells me who instructed them to recollect the mic until I am tired of doing so or he calls me back, and maybe sending an email to AEG or something, I would say I have done everything I can possibly do.

If I get it back that would be insanly ridiculous, and if I don't at least I know I did everything I could.

Again, I just want to thank everyone that helped or chimed in.  You're good peeps.

...and as far as the if I care which mic I get, IF I am that lucky, um no.  I couldn't possibly care less.  Besides, how the hell would I know if they lied to me about what mic it was anyway?  I just want a mic.  Any damn mic.

[rebelhipi]

A poster on the other message board was able to get this reply from Bumblefoot regarding this, and other issues the band has been having with the venue:

"just sent a 5th or 6th letter to 'management' saying *again* that we need to talk to security about them mistreating the fans. I've been trying to make things better, from meet-n-greet scheduling to allowing signs & banners, been feeling like a union rep for fans, lol, but it's gotta be done. I didn't agree to have 9-year-old girls have their 'happy birthday' signs confiscated - see why I lose my shit?? lol All I can say is *I tried* and if fans continue to be mistreated it's not coming from Axl & the band.I am now 100% sure that no one in the band, nor it's management has ever instructed anyone at The Joint to recapture the mic at the end of the show."

I am about to place another, slighly less polite call to The Hard Rock right now, and basically every day going forward until they either A. Specifically state who the fuck gave this order or B. Give my friend the fucking mic back.

I've got nothing but time right now, and I am going to make this as unpleasant for them as humanly possible.

They screwed with the wrong guy, and at the ABSOLUTE worst possible time in his life to screw with him.

Wow, what a nice gesture from Ron in trying to at least shed some light on this issue and get it resolved. Well there you have it, Axl and the band are not instructing anyone to take back the mic, so if you do get it, refuse to give it back. 

this is really nice from bumblefoot. he kicks ass!

[saltzy23]

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[axlrosegnr]

I donno if anyone does get a hold of a mic just put it down pants and walk out fast

As for the rules here and who says what I am unsure about it.  The mic he throws at the end is a "dummy" mic not the one he uses during the entire show

It's a working mic. Although minus a transmitter and battery pack. It also doesn't have the tape wrapped around it that Axl used for grip. Mine still powers up actually. Been wondering if I were to bring it to a show if I could find the right channel and sing along, hahaha.

[Halo69]

I hope they're not doing it for the sake of just having the mics standing there on the expo of the casino.

I was there in 2007 and i really liked the Hotel, obviously i went to the Hard Rock because i was a tourist and didn't do much research on hotels. It was like all of a sudden the day before i buy everything on expedia, next day im traveling at 10 am lol it was very spontaneous. Picked the Hard Rock because i like the food in their restaurants and the whole theme of Rock N'Roll.
If i knew what i know today i would have probably opted for MGM Grand or The Mirage, but anyways i loved being there. But the mic thing... that's outrageous!

[Nightrained]

I don't get why he has to email management, unless i'm totally clueless to how it all works. Can't he just say what he needs to say at a show "hey fernando/beta, whats the deal with banner being taken away from kids/stealing mics"?? Are they not living in the next hotel room or something? 

[wight gunner]

I don't get why he has to email management, unless i'm totally clueless to how it all works. Can't he just say what he needs to say at a show "hey fernando/beta, whats the deal with banner being taken away from kids/stealing mics"?? Are they not living in the next hotel room or something? 

The band play, management manage...... Who does the venue speak to? I'd say management.  Any issues would be dealt with by management and that's also if the venue had issues with band.  Timing isn't an issue, GnR haven't had the this done to them. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVkWkNgvvu0 or this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXCkESvC7_k&feature=related So any issues by venue would require them to work out with management to ask Axl to stop throwing the mic.  BBF has said that the band haven't requested this, so either the venue steps up and says we instructed security or the security are being cunts and looking for a trinket to sell on Ebay.

[Mysteron]

I don't get why he has to email management, unless i'm totally clueless to how it all works. Can't he just say what he needs to say at a show "hey fernando/beta, whats the deal with banner being taken away from kids/stealing mics"?? Are they not living in the next hotel room or something? 

Banners block the view of people standing behind. They are usually never a good idea anywhere

[Mysteron]

At this point, sans continuing to call that Head of Security until he tells me who instructed them to recollect the mic until I am tired of doing so or he calls me back, and maybe sending an email to AEG or something, I would say I have done everything I can possibly do.

If I get it back that would be insanly ridiculous, and if I don't at least I know I did everything I could.

Again, I just want to thank everyone that helped or chimed in.  You're good peeps.

...and as far as the if I care which mic I get, IF I am that lucky, um no.  I couldn't possibly care less.  Besides, how the hell would I know if they lied to me about what mic it was anyway?  I just want a mic.  Any damn mic.

Stick to your guns on this one, and keep hassling the venue.

Hopefully Jarmo, or someone from the band will respond to this at some point 

[saltzy23]

At this point, sans continuing to call that Head of Security until he tells me who instructed them to recollect the mic until I am tired of doing so or he calls me back, and maybe sending an email to AEG or something, I would say I have done everything I can possibly do.

If I get it back that would be insanly ridiculous, and if I don't at least I know I did everything I could.

Again, I just want to thank everyone that helped or chimed in.  You're good peeps.

...and as far as the if I care which mic I get, IF I am that lucky, um no.  I couldn't possibly care less.  Besides, how the hell would I know if they lied to me about what mic it was anyway?  I just want a mic.  Any damn mic.

Stick to your guns on this one, and keep hassling the venue.

Hopefully Jarmo, or someone from the band will respond to this at some point 

Actually both of those things have already happened.

I have been asked for my mailing address/contact info. 

I am refusing to get my hopes up just yet.  I guess we'll see what comes of it.  Right now my gut is telling me it is time to 'lay low and see what happens.'

[Mysteron]

At this point, sans continuing to call that Head of Security until he tells me who instructed them to recollect the mic until I am tired of doing so or he calls me back, and maybe sending an email to AEG or something, I would say I have done everything I can possibly do.

If I get it back that would be insanly ridiculous, and if I don't at least I know I did everything I could.

Again, I just want to thank everyone that helped or chimed in.  You're good peeps.

...and as far as the if I care which mic I get, IF I am that lucky, um no.  I couldn't possibly care less.  Besides, how the hell would I know if they lied to me about what mic it was anyway?  I just want a mic.  Any damn mic.

Stick to your guns on this one, and keep hassling the venue.

Hopefully Jarmo, or someone from the band will respond to this at some point 

Actually both of those things have already happened.

I have been asked for my mailing address/contact info. 

I am refusing to get my hopes up just yet.  I guess we'll see what comes of it.  Right now my gut is telling me it is time to 'lay low and see what happens.'

Laying low is never an option for anything in life. 

Oh well, it sounds as though the band are trying to sort something out for you if they have asked for contact details. 

[saltzy23]

Wow.

I mean, wow.

I just got a call from the Hard Rock.  My mic is being mailed to me from directly from GnR.  Clay Hudson, I love you!

I honestly am overcome with emotion.  Amazingly, I was in the car with the friend who's mic this is when I got the call.  I was on the phone with my dad, who is also currently in the hospital after having, and on my life I am not making this up, his 7th heart attack, and was able to hear the voicemail at the same time as my friend.

We both completely lost it.  I can't believe it. Amazing!

AMAZING! AMAZING AMAZING!

I want to send a thank you that I'm not really sure how to express in words to someone I know from 2 emails, and 2 emails only, Jarmo, who clearly did something to pull this off for me.  I don't know you, but man, THANK YOU!  THANK YOU!  THANK YOU!  I needed this right now. You are awesome!

Thanks to everyone else that helped too.  You guys are awesome!

Guns....N'....Roses....

Guns....N'....Roses....

Guns....N'....Roses....

...and thanks to you too Axl if you had anything to do with this.

Whooo!!!

[Lord Stan]

Banners block the view of people standing behind. They are usually never a good idea anywhere

While this is true we still want and need banners to make the athmosphere

[dolphins]

I donno if anyone does get a hold of a mic just put it down pants and walk out fast

As for the rules here and who says what I am unsure about it.  The mic he throws at the end is a "dummy" mic not the one he uses during the entire show

It's a working mic. Although minus a transmitter and battery pack. It also doesn't have the tape wrapped around it that Axl used for grip. Mine still powers up actually. Been wondering if I were to bring it to a show if I could find the right channel and sing along, hahaha.

   Can you imagine the feedback & the band blaming the technicians who are running around trying to find it, and it's you in the audience with your own mic 

[cotis]

Wow.

I mean, wow.

I just got a call from the Hard Rock.  My mic is being mailed to me from directly from GnR.  Clay Hudson, I love you!

I honestly am overcome with emotion.  Amazingly, I was in the car with the friend who's mic this is when I got the call.  I was on the phone with my dad, who is also currently in the hospital after having, and on my life I am not making this up, his 7th heart attack, and was able to hear the voicemail at the same time as my friend.

We both completely lost it.  I can't believe it. Amazing!

AMAZING! AMAZING AMAZING!

I want to send a thank you that I'm not really sure how to express in words to someone I know from 2 emails, and 2 emails only, Jarmo, who clearly did something to pull this off for me.  I don't know you, but man, THANK YOU!  THANK YOU!  THANK YOU!  I needed this right now. You are awesome!

Thanks to everyone else that helped too.  You guys are awesome!

Guns....N'....Roses....

Guns....N'....Roses....

Guns....N'....Roses....

...and thanks to you too Axl if you had anything to do with this.

Whooo!!!

that's awesome..

[The Prez]

I am happy for you! 
Great to see that GN'R and its fans are one big happy family (once in a while  )

[rebelhipi]

congrats!
i didnt see this coming.

ive never seen a band take care of their fans this good.

i wont forget this for a while. 

[Nightrained]

This is just awesome. Glad it's all worked out, and I love how the hard rock had to phone you up grovelling back after your phone calls.

 

[Halo69]

See? now you got for free....