Sir Paul McCartney & The Beatles guest band Purplemelon

Out There-- Tokyo Japan!

2013-11-17T18:26:00.001-08:00

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OUT THERE - Tokyo Japan!
konichiwa Japan, in tokyo to see paul mccartney- at the Tokyo dome. on this crap tablet. so stay tuned...Excited!
. . .Wow! can you say OMG!!! Tokyo dome, last night, was on fire; with incredible new set list... 50,000 people rocked out with Paul McCartney and the band which surely was a night to remember.. fans sang along and were very happy. I was 3rd row center and had a blast as always ... Pauls Japanese was great too. Even tho I had no idea what he was saying.. got pics, hafta return to the states and upload them.. 2 more gigs so stay tuned
a special treat Paul did -Oh My Way To Work. First time,.. played live for Japanese fans and ME!.. hahaha

What's NEW with Paul McCartney - iHeart Radio Jimmy Kimmel Live- NEW, album

2013-09-21T16:38:00.000-07:00

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What's NEW with Paul McCartney - iHeart Radio -Jimmy Kimmel Live- NEW, album

update:

Hey people, Paul McCartney is all over the place - on the west coast, that is.. Tonight, Paul, performs in
Las Vegas at the iHeart radio festival, along with other major artists Bruno Mars- Justin Timeberlake- Drake to name a few. This show should kick ass- tonight's line up killer. Trying to score tix for the event really sucked.sold out in a few secs....no matter how many contests you entered, it was a-no go, lots of disappointed fans. The 2 night event is available here Yahoo iHeart Radio where you can watch live..saw last nights gig pretty amazing...

Paul performs a NEW song last Night at Iheart Radio Everybody Out There - cannot find decent vid for "Save Us'

Oh you're gonna do Jimmy, Paul?

On Tuesday it was announced that Paul, would be on Jimmy Kimmel Live LA; than an out door gig for fans in the studio and those who were able to score tix. through a lottery via 1iota.com.. another tough one since there was high demand' for these babies -only 2000 tix were offered to those who got picked in the lottery ... the best tix for the studio audience - family friends VIP's same yayaya...

Lemme in Lemme WIN!

I entered that damn lottery ..and no luck .. 1st iHeart, now Jimmy Kimmel? Gutted! I kept checking my status.. "Sold out" was the message..Today, Saturday, a last ditch option to tweet about the Jimmy Kimmel Hollywood Blvd concert, tweets flying galore... kinda sad cos I travel to see Paul McCartney all over the world and I can't even fucking see him in my own state?... I still had to fly to LA .so bought a plane ticket Tuesday and was going to LA regardless.... I checked my status on 1iota.com ..available---WTF?
but I just had a message -- 'no tickets available sorry'--- I rushed to FED-EX to print off my ticket ..Yeah baby I'm going to the FREE gig-- whew.. thank you.. I leave for Burbank in the am.. bringing camera..

NEW

Well if you've been living under a rock and didn't know Paul McCartney's coming out with a NEW album entitled 'NEW' on October 14/15 world wide.... ... his first single "NEW" is quaint quirky with lovely harmonies.. The album's gonna be brilliant- buy it people you can pre-order via PM.com PM.com

check it out

well, I'm 26 miles of beat...gonna watch the iHeart Radio gig in a few hours-- see you "Out There"

Outside Lands- whose ready?

2013-08-09T06:06:00.001-07:00

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Outside Lands- whose ready?

Day 1--

It's 5:50am.. still waking up drinking coffee and getting ready for work... dreading work actually... don't know if I'll make it for this first day of the 3 day event.. meaning, I'll be lucky to make it to see Paul McCartney's set ..kinda stressed right now about it .. Lots of great bands I'd like to see today--- who I'm going to miss---an estimated 200,00 people will be attending over 3 days.. it's going to be a nightmare getting to Golden Gate Park on a Friday.. wished I had the day off.. good luck getting there..

from the 2nd row-- Outside Lands- DJ playing before Paul McCartney's set hella fucking people- you know it!

Friday got off at 3:30pm changed at work friend pics me up- and there was hella traffic on 101- off to 280 & highway 9 along the coast the beach getting to Outside Lands- the back way-- took almost 2 hours to get there whew barely made it... entered the VIP area to see a huge sea of people watching the previous act.. went to get myself a drink ( Bacardi & coke ) had no $$ a ATM was conveniently located next to the alcohol stand.. went to get money in the machine.. the options were $200 $210 $220 so on.. WTF! was this a misprint?-- couldn't get funds at first.. took out $200 bucks hoping I would loose it ..good thing I had my "Out There" back pack that really came in handy -- haha tried to get up as close as possible to front row.....

Paul's Team...

saw some of Paul's crew- Phil :) security especially.. you could tell they were a busy bunch..as people were flowing from behind/backstage-- lucky fuckers...and keeping an eye out for people with detachable lenses-- haha the pre-show started and the DJ was playing.. man, I almost missed this gig- missed the entire day.. happy to have made it there... I actually happened to get a piccie of one of Paul's head security-- the lovely & talented
. Mr. Mark Hamilton..-- why do I call him the lovely & talented?

The Mysterious-Mark Hamilton-Outside Lands

in Paris 2004-- Brian Ray, Paul's guitarist, came over to my side of the stage-- calling out "Harley Harley" he played a lil solo. SWEET!-. than threw down 2 guitar pics... I asked the security- not P Mac's mind you- almost screaming- to' give me the pics', give me the pics--- here comes this very tall blonde guy built solid with glasses-- out from nowhere -he rips the guitar pics out of security's hands-- turns around opens my hand and gives me the pics closes my hand and smiles-- I was shocked--wide eyed..a a a a-- thank you! I tell him..and he disappears.. after that date, I knew this guy--was a righteous cool dude.. Loved that!- yeah!
respect the security-- :) at times Brian Riddle, another one of the security team.. is yelling up and down the street & not friendly at all.. guess he's doing his job-- not one to be nervous -Brian Riddle can be intimating..

kids, I tell you don't act all fucked up or drunk you'll get booted.. back to the "Lands" some guys were acting up and security came round twice with San Fransisco police -- hoping over the fence in the front row.. something was going on? as Paul McCartney was on stage.. Hey? where was security-- when that drunk guy kept pushing me all night & taking my hat at ATT park in 09?

having gotten to the festival late I couldn't get a great position..
It didn't help that very tall people were blocking my view from the front row.. one lady was saving spots for her hubby and her son.. both tall at the rail.. her son who had to be 19 or 20 was texting or checking his facebook thru-out the gig.. I almost said to him "wanna trade places" I was on the far right facing the stage.. in front of the screen.. so most of my pics came out like crap...damn!! so that is what I'll be posting from the show...It didn't help hat the camera boom was in the way & the lighting.. haha at me, I always have a bad time with camera's at gigs..

Paul McCartney & the band were on fire that first night .. I wonder how it looked from the stage.. as you can see from the pic top right.. there was a sea of people...

foto left- and bottom right---the pre-show...it was an exciting gig.. I am spoiled not being front & center within the first few rows some wheres..

You got to see Paul live- if not once twice- the shows are amazing...

what I have noticed this tour.. Paul McCartney and his band are playing really solid with their rockers.. Love it myself..

He Paul-- think you could release the pre-show music... from all tours they rock!

My favs of the night Day Tripper- the Jimi Hendrix jam.. Paperback Writer-San Fransisco Bay Blues - Your Mother should know... Yesterday Lovely Rita- to name a few.. adding a few pics... now


video screen pic-when Paul steps out on stage

hard to take pics Paul McCartney Outside Lands

Day 2 Day 3

unable to go these two days trains stop at 8pm on weekends--- damn.. disappointed bought the 3 day VIP pass... next time I go I'm getting a hotel in the city-- watching the Red Hot Chili Peppers streaming now ..oh well stuff happens...

note

MORE PICS LATER-----

OMG! I Met Freaking Paul McCartney part 3

2013-07-28T12:29:00.001-07:00

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OMG! I Met Freaking Paul McCartney part 3

Paul McCartney & Uke- Vienna

As mentioned in part 2 of meeting Paul.. We were than let in directly after the Sound check which was standing room only.. security had come to ask if MJ, ( MJ Kim ) Paul's tour photographer had taken our pics -- we said -NO... Michael, one of Paul's security had asked if Paul had signed my tattoo? NO... I'm just thinking that Paul had forgotten or had gotten busy ...that's got to be it :

The best day of my life!

It was such an exciting day that June 27th.. a lovely day not a cloud in the sky... I was trying to process.. meeting Paul and to be in the moment.. This day would end in just a few short hours & I would be off to the states- the next day.. A surreal experience that I just didn't want to end.. What was it like to meet Paul McCartney? It's hard to put into words..Paul McCartney, touches the heart & spirits of people..Are you kidding me? It Freaking Rocked meeting Paul!

he is so prolific-- not gushing- I'm being honest here.."It was the best day of my life!" I had every happy emotion one human can ever feel all at one time. Something inside me felt a huge release,.. all that bad just melted away. I had wished I could have spoken to Paul just a few minutes more.. not being selfish.. but- when does one get a chance to meet the most prolific musician of our time; Someone you dreamed of meeting all your life? Whoa! I think it would be much easier to win the lottery than to meet Paul.haha-- real talk..a childhood dream came true... how often does that happen? I wonder what my mom would think now, me meeting Paul? I really thank God for this- hugs..People have asked what does Paul smell like? How tall is he? did you hug him tight? did he sign your tattoo?

I didn't smell Paul's neck-- he would have slapped me.. taller than me I'm about 5'6 No- didn't hug him tight his guitar was in the way - tho would have given a proper hug without guitar-- Paul is charming & very funny-- a mischievous humor.. I believe.. No sadley Paul did not sign it-- said he would...
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When you were young & your heart's was an open book

Paul McCartney Vienna, Austria "Out There"

I had a vision when I was 15 years old.... standing on a stage.. a sea of people as far as the eye could see.. people were cheering -- clapping.. I thought I would be a singer, when i grew up..true.I believed this vision of me singing on this stage.. life happened and this never happened..I'm wondering if a teenage vision that I had thru -out my life- was this me meeting Paul McCartney?

but there wasn't a sea of people on this special day... a handful of sound checkers standing in front of a soundboard in Vienna Austria-- with
empty space on the floor- no one out there.. just the crew.. the band- Paul McCartney and us on stage trying to keep it cool.. us talking with Paul, than dancing on stage.. sigh..

It's getting Better All The Time- The Show--is Paul changin?
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After the pre-show the gig started and this was a gig to remember.. Paul & The band played and impromptu- RAM ON- by request by a sign in the audience. Macca, had said, they usually don't take requests..but they played it..every song so beautifully executed as if hearing the set for the first time.. Paul, seemed so relaxed-- really happy to be in Vienna- each and every song was perfect..Day Tripper - was brilliant- hell, all the songs performed that night were perfect. even "Let Me Roll It" not a personal fav but I'm enjoying it. Your Mother Should Know-- made me cry my ass off in Warsaw, a definite fav - laughing at myself.. Paul, surprised the fans with " Saw Her Standing There" on the encore- the best version I ever heard ..

Vienna- Paul McCartney -Something

It was many first this:

"Out There" tour..

I feel- something inside Paul, saying - fuck it- lets do this- lets go for it- go for broke!- a mental shift/change in Paul McCartney- he's really rocking out these songs this tour- so differently than past tours. The rockers a little more heavier. & longer - a new set - impromptu's, surprises each gig-- a real rock concert, how a gig should..Lets just say 'Paul McCartney, is kicking ASS this tour'. even media reports are blown away- haha! like they've just discovered the greatest new band on earth-- kid you not - Paul McCartney's really flowin..-- the bands flowin. I'm digging the fresh new Paul. he's just getting started--We're all amazed!- as I smile...

Paul & Band Rusty Anderson -Brian Ray- Out There

And in the End, The Love You Take-Thank you Paul :)

A huge Thank you to Paul McCartney- for making a childhood dream come true.yeah! ( but what about my tattoo? - smiles- : ) a Yeah to MPL!- the fabulous Crew- for cheering me on! blushing- Oh Phil- piano guy--Paul's security team ( great guys ) Mr. Mark Hamilton, Michael, Brian R..Sound engineer Pablo, with great humor- MJ Kim photographer- hope I get a piccie soon..Alex- on video you're cool dude..Jimmy- video screens- another cool dude- :) Event Travel- Tim, is so sweet to the fans..Paul's band- Brian, Abe, Wix, Rusty-and anyone else i have met threw the years.. you all rock! a huge sincere thank you from my heart.. I'm honored and humbled..It feels like one huge family following you all these years...YEAH!

pssst Hey Paul, I know you can pull off Uncle Albert-- on pins & needles waiting for this one. :)

Paul and his rocking band- Vienna Austria- finally got a pic of them in the end! Yeah!

This entire tour experience has been great-- the travel, people, different countries- gigs next- Outside Lands in San Francisco- which I will be late too.. damn.. I hope I don't miss Paul's set..cos I can't leave until after work..

Note: parts 1 & 2 below might add more later in case I forgot something.. ha!

I Met Paul McCartney part 1

I met Paul McCartney part 2
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OMG! I MET, FREAKING- PAUL MCCARTNEY!!! part 2

2013-07-14T11:01:00.003-07:00

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OMG! I MET, FREAKING- PAUL MCCARTNEY!!! part 2 :)

Paul McCartney & that Holfner-Vienna Austria

As I said in part 1after I met Paul than came Alexander- from Sweden sorry Alex thought you were from Russia )

Dancin Dancin Dancin!

Next - Paul said we all were his dancers- something to that affect; that we would be dancing on stage!
OMG! WTF? HUH? YEAH!!! Paul & the band broke into It's So Easy to Fall in Love - by Buddy Holly. Paul and the band began to play-- and us, on stage - started dancing.. Whaaa? I couldn't believe it.. just let loose & danced my heart out... I cannot describe the full happiness & joy I was feeling .. I felt every happy feeling & emotion - one human could ever feel and it's really hard to describe....

foto credit Elsa B.. Texas--Me about to hug Paul the 'othe'r McCartney-

I sit here 3 weeks later- in awe and say to myself.."did this really happen?" the coolest experience any McCartney or Beatles fan could ever experience in life time.. I felt like a lil kid on stage--- dancing & twirling around.. happy feet, Snoopy dance... I hope I didn't look like a dork? haha!
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I didn't want this to end ,, and it felt like Paul was playing on forever. and having a great time too-being on that stage, you felt like you were part of one BIG, huge happy family... ( not to sound corny) such a joy joy a joy joy! at one point- I was pointing with both hands to Paul, while dancing and he pointed his guitar at me.. playing it pointing it up and down a small minuet guitar solo ..Nice one Paul.. thank you!..

During our dancing you could hear the sound checkers cheering & dancing along in front of the sound board..MJ took pics & Alex.. filmed the entire thing. I wonder if Paul got a laugh after wards? the small snippet I saw on Youtube I was like 'OMG' so much fun..Here's a snippet of us dancing with Paul & the band ---link below

Paul McCartney - It's So Easy To Fall In Love

( pic right taken by my fiend Jen Dodge at a recent gig- who happily hand her armed signed by Paul when we were in Toronto-- err xx )

Photo taken by Jen Dodge- Out There Tour

the song finally ended.. I turned to Abe'( Paul's drummer) Dude, did you see that?!! that fucking rocked!- Abe throwing up his hands yeah yeah yeah- both of us at the same time.. than to Brian Rusty Wix... they all were having a great time...we were than scooted off stage-

I said to Paul, "What about my tattoo!" OK a little later - he said.. UGH! as we left the stage they than broke out into BLUEBIRD man that was the best! we walked off.. I said to Pablo, Paul's sound engineer.. Pablo!!.. that rocked!.. Pablo had the hugest most sincere smile ever.. that was cool..

people were congratulating us.. than we hear Lady Madonna.. in just a few short minutes we would be heading into the gate to stand inline for the actual gig security and Event Travel told us not to run.. Well people ran as I was in the front of the line I ended up between Rusty ( Left ) which kinda sucked.. I wanted to be in the middle to get great pics...

MPL Video- Roll It

shortly after, we were let in, a tap on my shoulder.. a guy from MPL - Alex, asked if he could talk with me a few minutes.. Ahhh sure?.. If I don't look like an idiot I told him.. He wanted to know how we got on stage , how long I have been a fan..about my name: "MCCARTNEY" and other lil tidbits.. I started rambling on about being a fan ever since I could remember.. My mom had called me one year while waiting at Dallas airport to see Paul one evening. My mother asked:

" Why do you always follow Paul McCartney?" me: "Mom you don't get it- Paul The Beatles & God, have been the only constant in my entire life!"

....mom" "Yes I do get it" when you were a toddler and your father began learning guitar he began playing Beatles songs-- he started out with Hey Jude- he would play that damn song over & over & over until he got it --than moved on to the next song.. You, would rock on the floor- before you could even walk-- it's in your DNA- :Oh really?.. I thought.. the music makes me happy I wished I had been part of that Beatles family - because I never had one! it was kind of a painful conversation- to be honest.. She knew what I meant..

- needless to say she was pissed off and hung up on me.. I thought to myself?.. you know I'll follow Paul as much as I want and when I have the monies- Geez some people just don't get it...

i just gushed.. while talking with Alex .. on and on.. I than told him about the name "McCartney" some of my why's to the name- the name change and that "I hoped, when Paul found out he wouldn't be mad" I kinda laughed.. I wonder what Paul thought of that lil snippet of video.. hope I came across well.. one could only dream of having that type pf conversation with Paul McCartney-- I was so excited & nervous.. I felt, I didn't get to tell in that vid.. all my true feelings. I wanted t express how much Paul meant to me. & the name is an honor I gave to myself honoring Paul

Whats wrong with that? gutsy-brave- no just me... and it wasn't something I did on a whim...When the interview finished I went back to my spot.. waiting for the show to begin -- the pre-show.. two of Paul's security team came up to talk with some of us asking if MJ took our pics? NO.. Michael asked if Paul had signed my tattoo? NO, ahh -who seemed surprised..I was just hoping Paul got busy - I didn't want to think they worst .. that he thought it was a bother.. or maybe he just forgot?

more later

OMG! I MET, FREAKING- PAUL MCCARTNEY!!!

2013-07-08T22:36:00.000-07:00

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OMG! I MET, FREAKING- PAUL MCCARTNEY!!!

& Running into the Band!

CHECK THIS OUT! PS. Long post :)

SO, after the gig in Verona, at the Coliseum.. I was kinda stranded.. I had a tiny piece of paper with the hotels name barely legible.. I sat there ( outside) reflecting on the nights gig... & how brilliant it was.. Fuck! I was all alone in Italy- funny & ironic at the same time.. I could see .. Paul & the band-- laughing in my mind to another huge success- that rocked people's socks off!. Another gig-- that just went down. I had to figure away to get back to the hotel, with no key card, I began to walk towards the direction of the hotel.. The night air was fresh--- the sky clear at least I didn't have to worry about it raining...

Abe Me Brian Rusty- Verona Airport

I finally was able to flag down a taxi.. The driver spoke no English only in Italian.. I gave him the first name of the hotel & he nodded.. I got back to the hotel & tried logging on to Facebook..It was 2:30am in Italy> Still working on 3-5 hrs of sleep a night.. I thought about my flight to Vienna the next morning..at 12:30pm.. ugh, thank God I made it to the hotel.. i rolled into bed at 4am.. suddenly, it was daylight- I got ready quick style to go to the airport- Man, was I feeling rough..

June 26th Whaaa You Ran In to the Band?

At the Airport,.. I had time to kill. Walking around, who do I see coming into the airport? Abe! drummer for Paul's band - than Brian Ray- guitarist ,, Rusty. Anderson- guitarist- WIX.- fearless .. organist & percussion extraordinaire...the MPL crew..

. I went up to Abe. OMG! Abe, after all these years I finally get to meet you .. Brian Ray, there's Harley! ( my nick name ) - I had met the other band members years ago).... I laughed with the guys.. took pics with the band.. MJ took a pic of himself with my camera.,, than, took a pic of me & Wix..Would have been nice to get a pic- with the entire ban.

more- below----

WIX- & Me-

Brian: "Harley, did you win the lottery or something?- your following us everywhere!" ha ha!
We all ended up in the same security line...for a very long time.. I wanted to chat with them, ( the band ) in that security -line but didn't want to bother them..

I thanked Wix for taking care of Paul.. "Paul is a big boy he can take care of himself'" said Wix.. Me: "Yeah, well, your're the back bone Wix, you're the one who holds it all together"
I told Brian, I loved them.. ...Security, jacked up Abe for his lap -top.. Abe, huge smile with airport security...

MJ Kin- Photographer for Paul McCartney

As they went into the bus.. Brian said "See you in Vienna"~ I love that dang band- lovely bunch..

As they went to get on their plane .. I had to wait another hour for mine...to Cologne, Germany,- than Vienna... Geez so many Airports I did frequent on this trip- many.. It was very difficult waiting on those planes. The Flight was delayed from Cologne to Vienna... Finally, landing in Vienna...Me & another fan took the train into the City Center of Vienna.. It was late 11:15 pm when I arrived at my hotel..12am when I got to sleep... wheew a huge day was coming up..

Sound-Check!! WHAT!

I was hurting for sleep when I woke-in the early am..I wasn't sure Id make the gig?! I thought about skipping the Sound Check, cos, I was dead tired..I figured, once I got ready.. Adrenaline would kick in and somehow I would be fine..I got to Ernst- Happel Stadium- huge! I had no info for Sound- check and walked half way around the Stadium... I see a familiar figure- Brian R- ( one of Paul security team ) he joked- ' What are you doing here?" i found the VIP line.. it wasn't as big as Warsaw & certainly smaller than Verona.. We went thru the line pretty quickly! damn we were even closer! ...

No Rain in site! Dynamite! haha here comes Paul & the band! My recall is usually excellent- but I got it a bit incorrect from what I told Beatles Examiner & The Macca report... I danced the entire Sound check

Sound check setlist:

Paul McCartney & Abe Sound Check- Vienna!

First song:

Yakety Yak...
Honey Don't---
Paul to the crowd? how many people from Vienna? how many from Austria? how many from other countries?... we all cheer!- ( the ones from other countries )... next a huge instrumental with a reggae/Latin beat.. never heard it before
someone yells Monk-berry Moon Delight
Flaming Pie---
Penny Lane -- Someone screams I Love You Paul
C'Moon
Celebration! -------a fave
Paul: that quieted you down now didn't? l ( Hilarious )
Whole Lotta shaken going on~

in the back ground- on mic- you hear 'meeeowwww',, who did that?

Paul: this is for Shelly Lazar- just because
San Francisco Bay Blues~
Sun is Shinning---
Ram On----
Midnight Special--- if you ever come to Vienna- sings Paul.. lalala

This Can't be happening! WHAT! WE'RE MEETING PAUL MCCARTNEY?!

Next -Paul is calling up two girls.. AHH Hell NO!!!
I'm never going to meet Paul! I thought! I saw security talking to Paul on stage.. here comes Brian Riddle again, he tells one girl Olga, you're going you're up..
Brian than comes up to me..- You're going up on stage!! Me. WTF?!!! No way!     jumping up and down!!! in shock - We made it to the stage.....OMG OMG!!! I couldn't run because I have a bad knee.. I thought I was the last person on stage.. to speak to Paul but, It was a guy from Sweden---
here's what went down! Paul: what's your name Bettina- from Germany-- more talk..whats your name Chelsea, where ya from? Perth --more talk ...what's your name Olga-- from? - ( sorry Olga I couldn't hear..) what's your name Sue - my names Sue how do you do?...where you from California.. Sue, shows Paul her Beatles finger nails...

Oh God-- I'm Next!

I walked up to Paul, as I walked up he said I see a top hat- "Macca" I was wearing my 'Macca' hat.
I said: "Your freaking Paul McCartney!"--- Paul smiled...'Hi Paul' I said...
Paul: SO WHAT'S- your name?
Me: McCartney! - -- ( cheers )
Paul McCartney! yeah? Not it's Not?! --- Paul seemed amused,-grinning- surprised?
Me: Yes it is! .McCartney Giannoni
Paul: McCartney Giannoni--- did you change it?
Me: YES!
Paul: - in a voice --I did Paul- just like Elton!..... Excellent!
Me: thinking-----yeah?.. Paul smiling ...
Paul: Where you from
Me: California
Paul California!
Me: Can you sign my tattoo? Paul looks at tattoo
Paul: I can sign it... a bit later....   ( OMG! I thought )
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I didn't get the " Just Like Elton" part at first duh!~ hahaha I was is shock, surprise, elation! but trying to maintain my composure am I really talking to Paul McCartney- on stage, with the band, in Vienna, Austria?!! Wow! just wow I felt every happy emotion you can think of

We are dancing on stage are you kidding me? haha!!!!

next a guy comes up-. Paul what's your name Alexander Paul Alexander the Great? where you from Sweden
Paul: Swedenn!! Paul than says we were all going to Dance to Buddy Holly's It's So Easy- Paul and the band began to play - this ROCKS! MORE LATER :)

A picture I took of Paul McCartney I took while dancing on stage- Sound Check- Vienna Austria

Now BLUEBIRD!!!!
Lady Madonna

stay tuned- more to come!!!! haha!!!!!!

Paul McCatney - Out There Verona- The GIG! part 3

2013-07-07T14:48:00.003-07:00

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Paul McCartney - Out There Verona- The GIG! part 3

note: - the gig- w/pics subject to updates

Verona Coliseum- Verona, Italy- foto credit- Gianna Fulla- Italy

fans camped outside- waiting to get in..

After dinner with Yves & Sarah.. we went into the venue .. I couldn't find the entrance .. when I entered into - what I call a cave...
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There were no, stair rails, so I had to be escorted downstairs to the floor.. way far down.. I have a ( bad knee ) climbing down is almost impossible...I than ran into Kimsey, from Hungry & Dawn from the UK.. so lovely to see the girls! YEAH!

excited they would be sharing in this event- a first ever Paul McCartney in Verona Italy...my seat was very close-- even better than Warsaw where I was 3rd row center.. in Verona I was 5th row Isle.. stage was closer- On Paul & Rusty's side! yeah! I than met Gianna Fulla- from Italy - & a few other fans .. that I know. The venue was lovely

it was still day light the DJ & pre- show music began! Not long now!

As the screens rolled, and were coming to an end.. Paul McCartney would walk out with- Eight Day's a Week opener !

Pre-show music vids Verona

before the show- pic Right- as the anticipation builds...It was cool, being on the isle.. even the security at the venue was cool.. One of the best ever.. they weren't pushy or mean.. A huge sigh of relief...for fans that like to have fun!

Well the show begins and the front row security is telling people to sit down? WTF? This is a rock concert not an opera...Most of the fans sat.. that was the oddest thing ever!

People were coming up to me and telling me to sit down in Italian- UM, NO WAY!!! One guy even came up and hit me really hard in the arm & shoulder.. I decided to let that one go.. and enjoy the show -- people were even sitting down for the rockers even----huh?

A very weird experience and I wonder what Paul& The band, was making out of all of this? I saw one of Paul's security telling- the Italian security--

they/ fans didn't have to sit down...a definite trip during a live concert! I thought the Italians were a passionate people? "'Whatsa matter with You!'

Opener- Eight Days A Week- Verona Italy

Paul- was in fine, rare form as the ultimate musical professional ... he told jokes in Italian... A bit later- Paul, took off his jacket and wanted to take it all in.. Italians, stood up with signs "Paul, You're Our Emperor" a pic of Paul, with a crown on his head in Roman clothing--- hahah

Paul was touched and joked.. "I guess that isn't a thumbs down for me than" I laughed so hard - ( as Paul Made the gesture of a thumbs up ) ..--- Good one Paul! You- so funny~

Below- some of the pics I took at the gig------

Band- long shot in Verona----

Paul McCartney & that legendary Hofner - Souful

it was difficult at times to get pics - because of lighting -- posting some that turned-out somewhat OK

Paperback Writer- Verona

Foto Left:
Paperback Writer --- and still- hardly, anyone was dancing---even when they played - Band on the Run... haha-

You know,
I was! It must be the Italian way ~ :)

Close up of Brian Ray--- left...

Looking thru the pics light hit a lot of them- bummer..

more below---

See Paul's hand right- he was strumming---pretty quickly, I might add--

At one point.. Paul tried to do an operatic song- but he said he didn't know any Italian songs!!

The Crowd broke into Volare
Swweet!!! & Paul pretty much dug-it-- as the fans broke into a full verse- Nice!

Note will add more pics of Verona later.. I loved the gig with the exception... of a sedate- non dancing crowd..

up next VIENNNNNNNA!

OH YEAH!!!

Hello Verona!- Paul McCartney is- OUT THERE! part 2 - Sound Check

2013-07-07T09:43:00.000-07:00

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Hello Verona!- Paul McCartney is- OUT THERE! part 2 Sound Check

note: long post

Italian Sign of The Out There Tour off the highway-Verona

Buongiorno, Italia! Gig day- at the Coliseum...such a lovely & beautiful morning . Sky's clear no chance of rain..like it rained on us girls-- waiting for Paul in Warsaw.. NICE! ( We don't want to ruin our hair ).. We were running late that day and almost missed the cab..

We went to the VIP entrance-- at 3pm..Tim from Event Travel-- announced it would be another half hour...that half hour turned to another hour than a bit past 5 pm... waiting on the steps of the sun was blistering hot! --

I decided to sit at the cafe across.. the plaza.. drink some coffee.. huge lines were already forming and wondered ..how we were ever going to hear Sound-check? Apparently the rain stopped production of the stage being built ...I wondered if Paul McCartney was even in town yet?

I noticed the VIP line starting to move.. & rushed over ..It took forever to get into the venue.. there must have been 300 people standing inline getting their - Sound Check wrist bands- gift bag- a nice bag- tee-shirt & tour program...

Me & sound checkers before the rain started Verona

we entered and it seemed as if we were in a cave... than were were let in.. we waited for Paul, Abe came out first.. the sky began to turn grey-- Tim was talking to all the Sound checkers
the sky became grey & cloudier ... It began to RAIN...

Tim ( Event Travel ) informed us if we wanted to go inside we could but we didn't want to loose our seats.. it rain & it rained some more a huge down pour! oh Hell NO! we all gather inside like squashed sardines- waiting for the rain to cease.. Would the sound Check go on as planned?..after 10-15 minutes.. the rain sub-sided to a drizzle.. We we back out.. a few minutes later out comes PAUL! YEAH!

Paul sound hello and spoke a bit of Italian... Midway thru Sound Check, Paul, calls up some Italian fans on stage... Were they excited!! Paul liked their creative sign.... Us fans do all kinds of things to get his attention...and this sign was huge!! haha :)

Local Italian Fans up on stage w/ Paul McCartney during Sound Check - Take Off Your Shoes And Join US

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So up they go! They go up Paul, asked them their names - one right after another and than says
"I'm Paul from Liverpool" haha Paul took off his shoes.. It was a great site .. Paul gave them hugs and off they were...I screamed " What About us Girls?" Paul, said back.."Oh Baby Baby" OK, I was gutted..I hafta admit- never would Paul meet "MACCA" hat girl.... I did have the sign I made - most likely too difficult to read - It was raining again- not pouring - Paul, did a lot of rain songs at this sound check My Valentine & Penny lane were 2..

Macca & that colorful guitar Verona Sound Check

More at Verona Sound check... It was great fun we danced the whole time.. Well, some of us did.. we didn't care about the rain.. each Sound check is with it's own unique experience.. Happy to have went & happy to see the Itallian guys go up on stage

But What about us GIRLS? What about us girls!! was Paul tiring of seeing us that follow him all over---haha at US.. You never know with these Sound Checks - or Live gigs

Sometimes they are pressed for time.. sometimes no one is called up during - SC or Live gigs.. i suppose it all depends on Paul McCartney himself-- on a whim? I'm guessing that might be it.. I don't believe these things are planned...

Those who get called up on stage whether it be a first time or 100th time is truly lucky.. & should enjoy the moment.. We hafta thank MPL for that making it happen.... wished the UK media gave him just as much love

Tons of fans dream of meeting Paul-- IT"S A HUGE DEAL -FOR US!!!!!

Paul is not only quit the musician, but charming & entertaining- his humor is great! I personally,.... Love that! - hugs Paul xx

Paul & Brian - giggin it- SC, Verona

So it was time to leave I didn;t want to freaking leave.. haha
we had to leave the venue and enter when it was open to the public.. I found that odd - in Warsaw too.. We had to leave & "Hang Out" in the states-- we usually get drinks & some eats

So I left .. went across the street where I had my table reserved and who comes up to me?.. my friend from Switzerland - Yves Delasar- a huge musician from Switzerland .. Paul McCartney is a HUGE influence on his music.. He's also done some McCartney covers- which are excellent!

Me & Yvez~ Cafe in Plaza of Verona

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I joined him & his wife Sarah.. Who is German and didn't speak a lick of English.. It was a great time while waiting to get into the gig.. I had some excellent - pasta & claims and a not so excellent - pizza .. blah & boring ...

It was so great to meet Yves & Sarah after all these years ..
we laughed we drank & we spoke about who else?
PAUL MCCARTNEY!! his music & his life; and what Paul has done for this world.. God, it was so great sitting in the cafe in the plaza across the street from the oldest coliseum known to man...

Just knowing in a few wee hours we would be listening to Paul give a performance that would leave Italian fans speechless...

Next part 3 the gig!~ and lots of pics & surprise!! stay tuned

Mc :)

Hello Verona!- Paul McCartney is OUT THERE! part 1

2013-07-06T14:46:00.001-07:00

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Hello Verona!- Paul McCartney is- OUT THERE! Part 1

note:huge blog post coming up

Next stop Verona,....Ciao Italia, Buongiorno, didn't Paul McCartney ROCK?! Sì! ( I try ha! )

Verona City Center, Verona Italy

It was off for Verona Italy via Warsaw June 23rd - Bye Bye Poland.. you've been great... so we fly to Rome with a 3 plus hour layover. I couldn't take a nap to excited.. Thank God, I found a battery charger at the Rome airport for my camera ..landing in Verona, we headed to a flat in the city center of Verona.. Can you say beautiful? Wow!.. so old world the cobble stone streets.. should have taken pics of those.. is it me or were the house and apts.. 100 if not a 100o years old?.. the flat was quaint - but lacked proper accommodations..
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Old Church in District of Verona

Sue & I decided to take a walk into the city center & find somewhere to eat.. you can see the river running thru Verona.. We stopped at a game center hoping for internet .. I couldn't get a connection.. There we met the coolest local, Marco Fantin.. a tall, sweet, curly haired rocker.. Marco, was very accommodating...Marco informed us he was the President of the
Official Foo Fighters Fan Club of Italy..
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Right on, Marco!..Marco, escorted us to a place were you can by ciggs & a quaint little Mom & Pop restaurant.. I had a pasta I had never ate before..a pasta with Spinach, chili's anchovies & cheese- a local dish only of Verona--delicious!~ YUM!...

We said goodbye to Marco.. & would meet him the next day..Other accommodations were made for us to stay in a hotel because the flat was too hot & the shower didn't work properly.. It was funny, because .. we lugged our suitcases & bags down thru the city center not knowing where we would go.. we asked questions and got a bus- outside the city center .. I was worried we were too far!- hoping off the bus - was another quaint part of Verona as seen in this church left- and from there, we took a taxi.. to a fabulous hotel equipped with a kitchenette lots of trees- a view of the river Verona & The Swiss Alps- 'Breath taking'

Marco Fantin's Ride- Foo Fighter Mobile

The next day -June 24th Marco kindly came to pick us up so we could try and find a battery or charger for Sue's camera.. We saw many sites of Verona that day..absolutely beautiful-stunning. When we arrived in the city center we took off on foot in the heart of the city .. Why I didn't get a pic of the Colosseum- I don't know? I was just in aye.. of this ancient City :) Marco's official car- Foo Fighters Italian fan club..Right....
we walked thru town on this one street filled with shops and other little surprises :) as we walked along this only street leading to the nicest hotel in Verona who do we run into Brian Ray- one of the members of Paul's band. We had hoped to run into Paul & the band, some how?.. wishful thinking on OUR parts.. But here's Brian - Brian Ray--- Where is the media--- I see none...My mind was on The Converse store ( wished I had bought some kix ) there

Wait- you guys ran into the band?!

Sue says there's 'RUSTY!".. haha no Sue that's Brian.. Brian!!! Oh hey you guys" Hi Harley- Hi Brian, who was with a friend Mikayla..Brian was pretty accommodating.. talking with us.. Me, I was pretty chill.. as I was so tired running on 3 to 4 hours of sleep a night.. ( Oh fucking great! ) I look like crap why did we hafta run into Brian like this dammit?

Brian, suggested we take a few 'snaps' Marco just looking on was pretty impressed! We introduced Marco as "The FOO's Fan club President.. Brian shakes his hand.. so you know Dave than? ( as in Dave Grohl ) haha.. tell him i said 'hello' next time you see him...pics going around- some fans stop Brian on the street and take his picture.. Brian seemed to relax by now.. cos there was no letting go as 100's of tourists - pics & questions were flying each .. way ..

Me & Brian Ray- Paul McCartney band mate

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more talking- laffs & we took 'rocker pics' Brian, takes my jacket & throws it off my shoulder "harley get it together" haha!
( hell, I couldn't strike a rocker pose at that point ) with the less than flattering WING's tee on..no sleep- no make-up & hair hiding under a hat -- forget it.. I get a complex abut taking pics.. not my fav thing to do.. But.. this was Brian,.. so.. I agreed.. he doesn't know that.-- than Jimmy- one of the crew stops by.. hugging Brian
( Jimmy _) does the video screens etc.. cool job! It was Jimmy's BIRTHDAY..:)

Marco Brian Sue- City center Verona

Cool pic of Brian Sue & Marco...Left... Brian talked with us for a few minutes more than he was off to enjoy the city.. pretty cool to run into Brian.. we continued down the street .. Sue all psyched we ran into Brian Ray~ we continue walking and there goes Rusty Anderson, another band mate of Paul's .. I was hoping we would run into Abe! Never had met Abe before - but have met the other members years ago.. And Brian- is a friend-- no I don't go all crazy.. but was happy to see Brian...

Paul & Abe-- is who I wanted to meet next since I haven't met either .. Rusty,.. seemed to be in a hurry and agreed to a pic.. I kinda felt bad and really didn't want to bother him...Cool of him to strike a pose...

Me-Rusty -Sue -- minutes after running into Brian-in Verona

with a quickness- Rusty was gone -- we continue on-to the hotel where Paul McCartney might have been staying.. and out from around the corner- here comes Pablo- Paul's sound engineer.. Pablo, is quit devilish.. we shared a small conversation about the Warsaw gig!!~ hehe Pablo.. funny & nice dude/guy/fellow....

Sue wanted a pic with Pablo... who didn't seem to pleased .. haha Pablo...We asked about Abe & Wix.. can't recall what was said.. Pablo was off in a flash!

( when I formally introduced myself to Pablo- he didn't believe my name ) surprised in fact-- but more about 'the name" in Vienna blog post...

We reached Paul's hotel he was nowhere to be found and we heard he was in Bologna or some where's visiting friends.. We talked to some fans from south America-- two whom I had met in Gijon Spain 2004-- small world.. they had been there for hours waiting on Paul.. they also left shortly after us

we had to meet one of Marcos friends " Corina" an Italian artist & jewelry designer so we left the city center- A lovely day it was in Verona! a view from our walk below.......

Walking back to meet Corina City Cenetr Verona Italy!

Stay tuned for part 2 of Verona Italy-- Paul McCartney's OUT THERE -tour Part 2 now posted- hot HOME - button

Paul McCartney's OUT THERE in Europe!

2013-07-01T01:09:00.001-07:00

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Paul McCartney's OUT THERE in Europe!

Hey people,.. just got back from Europe! With it's twists and turns- Highs & lows- Europe,.. turns out to be a mighty interesting adventure "OUT THERE"... Beginning with, Warsaw Poland, Verona Italy and ending in Vienna Austria- from airport jumping to running on 3-4 hours sleep..standing in the rain.. to missing Paul McCartney.. to running into the band and the crew at Verona airport Some surprises during Paul McCartney's sound checks and the gigs.. I believe Paul himself and the band were surprised - Paul McCartney, and his freaking awesome band - Brian Ray, Abe Laboriel Jr, Paul 'WIX' Wickens & Rusty Anderson...give some phenomenal .. performances; on this European leg of his "Out There" tour --and the crowds loved it.. I LOVED IT..No one was left disappointed~ everyone felt the LOVE.....

Warsaw Poland....

I flew from San Jose, California, to LA tol Frankfurt- to Warsaw.. it took a full 24 to get there... man was I tired no sleep .. just our luck there was a crying baby the entire flight from LAX- Frankfurt .. Damn! I met up with Carol & Maryanne at their hotel.. They wanted to go to OLD TOWN- whaaa? I haven't had any sleep.. Old Town was beautiful! very friendly people in Poland.. ( I forgot my camera at the hotel ) than we ate at a cafe-- the misquito's kept attacking us.. we got back to the hotel at 1am Crazy!

“The next day, we had decided to go National Stadium and see if we could run into Paul and hear the rehearsals. It was hot I arrived at 2:45 pm. I stood at the media gate. Later Carol and Maryanne had joined me. It began to rain, a downpour. I had a dress on. The productions manager gave me a plastic cover up and we just stood there telling McCartney stories.

near hotel city center Warsaw, Poland

Polish fan holding up signed Hofner as Carol Maryanne & I waited for Paul 8 hours in the rain

“Around 9:25 p.m., four black Mercedes and a van drove into the stadium gates two gates down. We went over. We were gutted that we had missed Paul.
“Brian Riddle, one of Paul's security team came out. 'Hey girls!' 'We missed Paul,' we said? 'He's not here yet.' We began to smile again. Brian radioed, 'There were three fans waiting at the gate'. They (Paul and company) were enroute. So here comes Paul, more blacked out windows. We said 'Hi John' (Hammel ) and 'Hi Mark (Hamilton). But no Paul! No stop! They drove straight thru the gate at 9:40 p.m.
“We were so upset. Eight hours standing in the rain! After rehearsals, which ended at 11:42 p.m., Brian Riddle comes out again. We thought of going back to the hotel. I wanted to stay. We waited this long..
“So here comes Paul and all of them again. We stood three feet away from the gate this time, standing on the wrong side. Ohhh. Paul waved to us from the driver's side. We just saw him waving.

Soundcheck

Happy Birthday Sign- Sue made signed by all Sound Checkers seen here -right

Hi Paul! Please Sign the Bluebird On My Wrist OUT THERE AGAIN- XO ;):

Cool sign I designed for Paul & I lost it... weird?

'It was hard to hear Warsaw Sound check there was a lot of echo in that huge stadium"..

afterwards we were kicked out! security was mean very rude.. they made us walk half a mile around the stadium - security stopped us for a very long time.. becuz we had "Birthday" signs for Paul...Obviously, upset. we kept our cool security held us for over a half an hour.. we had one of the sound checkers translate for us - a Polish guy.. forgot his name..

Finally they let us thru ... once inside.. we began to pass out the 600 plus BIRTHDAY signs out to the fans of various degree's 3 different sign types of BIRTHDAY were made, in the hopes when Paul and the band saw the signs they would break into BIRTHDAY- which they didn't sing hahaha..

We held up the BIRTHDAY -

during the opener-- when finished with "Eight Days A Week...The crowd began to sing HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU- During HEY JUDE- Fans held up 'HEY PAUL' -

during the song, Macca/Paul, seemed touched .. it all seems a blur that first night in Warsaw... next day it was off to Verona, Italy I have no Warsaw pics because my camera died!

ONLY&! of two pics I got at Warsaw Sound Check....
Sorry- I don't have pics of this Warsaw gig :(--- but it was great! fans were great- Coming up Verona, Italy! Wow!!

Dig Paul's NIKE's BELOW!

PAUL MCCARTNEY DURING SOUND CHECK WARSAW, POLAND JUNE 22,2013 foto McCartney:Me

McCartney - stay tuned!

OUT THERE- NEW YORK, EUROPE!

2013-06-18T21:54:00.001-07:00

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OUT THERE- NEW YORK, EUROPE!

Hey everybody, just got back from New York this past week...I was in Brooklyn "YO" to see Paul McCartney the 1st of my stops this tour -'Out There' I Love New York and the people of Brooklyn, very friendly. I stayed off Dean street in a quaint lil brownstone. I had visions of -Welcome Back Kotter as I sat on the stoop.. Coming from California, it was beautiful weather..When I arrived in New York, it was pouring rain not just any type of rain, buckets of rain.. unfortunately, I did not bring any pants only shorts~ haha..Early morning Saturday the sun decided to peak its lovely head.. as I was talking to a lovely Brooklyn woman, loud music, began to play at the corner church.. I'm sure you could hear this music half a mile away - I sat there in the sun listening to the music thinking, in just a few hours from now I'll be seeing Paul McCartney--How cool is that ?

BTW>> HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAUL!! xx I Freakin LOVE YOU-

We got ready and went to Barclay's Center for Sound Check on Saturday...it was joyous as always .. Paul, played 'Birthday' to my surprise and a quaint lil song by George Fromby..the name escapes me.. Macca & The band were really into it ..They all seemed really happy.. I love when Paul is happy and when he is really into the music . this sound Check, in my opinion, was the best ever .. really...I really enjoyed "Every-night" & Bluebird' a great great sound check .. Thank You, Macca .. after sound check we went in for some eats.. show was to start in 40 minutes so we rushed to our seats. I was 3rd row center a great seat.. however, the main stage was quite far away than in normally is..with that sub platform.. Paul was too far away to be engaging with the crowd as he normally is.. Something just didn't seem right that 1st night .. Paul seemed like he was on auto-piolt and not there as if something was disturbing him? ..

So How Was The GIG- huh?

Paul stepped out onto the stage opening with "Eight Days A week" he looked 'hella cool' in that long black coat his hair was rockin!- ( as I screamed out at sound check- I like your hair Paul! ) Paul's looking pretty good these days..NICE

I'm sorry, but those front rows were a bunch of duds in my opinion.. some were having a good time . Perhaps some were in shock of seeing "Sir Paul" C'mon people! y you're seeing Paul McCartney, enjoy yourselves.. Its OK to let loose and have fun ...LIVE! and for some reason, I felt, that Paul could sense the crowd not knowing what to do? .. don't know - strange vibe. It's a rock concert! enjoy it! .. a living legend! I really loved the new additions to the set list "Listen to What The Man Said" which needed horns - 'Your Mother Should Know' ( are you freaking kidding Me?! ) YES!!, 'Another Day' ( WOW!) Lovely Rita" HI HI HI Right On Paul! a fresh set list- you done good!! Some of these songs I never thought I'd hear Paul play ..evah eavh~

I always loved to hear Paperback Writer- I LOVE THAT SONG- and when they jam- out- in 'The Zone" "Oh Yeah"

Paul read one sign in the audience - something about "Please sign my Wife" haha. Paul, mentioned 'I'm not going to sign your wife do you want me to get into trouble?' and mentioned loosing his career something or other it was funny.. Paul got on that dang platform for 2 songs only 'Here Today' & 'Blackbird' he was close to the first few rows for a few seconds.. as he rose higher & higher --As he played Blackbird -- lights on the platform showed a living silhouette of a bird & it's wings- that was beautiful... I still do not like the platform . ha~
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Monday at Barclay's You'd thought the Beatles were on stage!

Wow! a complete change in the crowd Monday- and Paul and the band new it- felt it- The air was electric- maybe Jimi's spirit was there.. They fucking rocked the HOUUSEE!~

( I'll have to finish this up at a later date cos me- McCartney ( that would be me ) is leaving for Europe in the AM to catch Paul first stop in Warsaw, poland.. fucking excited ..alright?! Yep got lots of pics will post them also on a later date

PS. MPL.. Please please with a capital P ditch that sub-stage-- we like being up close & personal with Paul McCartney doesn't he love US anymore ? hahahaha see you soon people! I'm OUT x

Who's OUT THERE? -Paul McCartney

2013-05-18T20:31:00.000-07:00

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Who's OUT THERE ? -Paul McCartney
Sidee note: Paul could have renamed this the "Space Between US Tour

Hey people, my computer has been on the fritz.. couldn't finish my 12-12-12 gig post.. will get back to that soon. ( lots of posts to finish, actually ) .Now, Unless you have been living under a rock lately, Paul McCartney, has started a new world tour, called "Out There" fresh new set-list. fresh new tour & stage design.. speaking of stage design whose digging it ? not a lot of fans- apparently.
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We'll get to that in a bit. Paul, kicked off his world tour in Brazil the first week of May with 3 gigs...and- as always with South American fans. the gigs were off the hook -on fire -and funky fresh.. Macca, apparently, had a visit from the animal kingdom of the smallest kind.. can you say- GRASSHOPPERS, and such a lovely shade of green too.. as Paul McCartney & Co played, grasshoppers, hopped & bounced everywhere- onto Paul, onto instruments, mic-stand- and? that night in Brazil..more of that later ..

Now for that stage design.. I saw it for the first time tonight as Paul McCartney's Tour, kicked off it's US leg in Orlando Florida. and it was a shock to see. Apparently there is a huge gap between Paul - the fans and the floor. with a sub stage - in between. if it couldn't get anymore special .. there is an actual wall at the front row,, UM.. really? check this out below..

piccie- courtesy of Fans On The Run Orlando

Really Paul? first row looks 10 rows away. For those of us spoiled by the floor; Macca, is too far from this pics vantage point. Right in front of the brick wall- you will see, there is a platform,, which will rise during Macca's set for 2 songs only! Not happy bout the stage design.. a lot of fans are pissed by the stage design quit honestly... Please! MPL! 'tear down that wall' and the extra stage- the floor is further back and disappointing...We pay big bucks to get those floor seats...and many of us follow Paul to many gigs .. I'm not one to complain about the set list -with the exception of
"Let Me Roll It" but- this stage design is a fans worse night mare...Fans are abuzz with the stage design on Facebook and PaulMcCartney.com does it really suck or what?

:'if you hate this stage set up... if this is what we have to look forward too- voice your opinion on Twitter & Facebook!"

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only one video can describe fans reaction at this moment-right

So from some fan reaction I have read or receiving is " I hate it: "don't like it -camera booms in the way" to "it's not that bad" but is it good? jury still on the fence with stage design..Paul, IS, up close and personal for 2 songs.. that's it -so far.
. trying to get a comment from Rick Glover -Fans-On- The- Run, what his thoughts are on the new stage design? ,,

couple fotos below from the Orlando gig last night. courtesy of Rick Glover....Another pic posted below of stage distance to floor from Belo Horizonte, Brazil..

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Foto credit: Rick Glover- Beatle Fan Mag. excellent shot of Paul McCartney & Abe Laboriel Jr.

Foto credit: Rick Glover Beatle Fan Mag.. Hello Orlando!!! nice Rick :)

pic courtesy of Carlos from Belo Horizonte- Brazil as posted on Paul Mccartney.com

F! that is hella far what do you think?

more later..as things unveil

12-12-12 Concert to Benefit Hurricane Sandy Best Gig Ever!

2013-04-06T17:20:00.000-07:00

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12-12-12 Concert to Benefit Hurricane Sandy Best Gig Ever!

OK so it's April 6th.. and there has been many issues since returning from New York.. One, my computer being down and I lost all that momentum & excitement for posting about this historic event... plus loosing all my files music pics, ..well, you get the point ... Who saw the 12-12-12 gig? wasn't it the best freaking gig ever?! Me thinks so.. I got to New York a few days early.. stayed off 57th ave.. didn't know it takes forever and a day to get to Madison Square Garden...over 2 hours on the day of the event.. wall to wall traffic...I averaged 4-5 hours of sleep a night.. as I was running on adrenaline and couldn't adjust to the time difference...My friend Anthony arrived a few hours early & we were waiting on my friend Jen~ ha!

I think we left about 5:20pm and took Jen's car.. of course we got turned around and ended up driving around Central Park..We kept crossing streets and finally got to our destination. and parked as we frantically hurried into Madison Square Garden for me to sign for the tix.. Whewww success- and we were in.. I was almost running to the box office because I heard or was told if we didn't pick up our tickets at a certain time.. they could re-sell them... WTF? As I headed to the box office I saw a crowd waiting behind a carpeted rope. to see if they could get stand-by tickets.. What a scene inside.. I think Madison Square Garden is beautiful.... be back I gotta find pics since everything was lost on my computer

We were all excited beyond belief..we actually got our tix in hand after getting lost and taking what ?2 hours and 45 minutes to get there.. So it was off for some beers and to find our seats... I was on the floor next to the camera's and all musical equipment being escorted in and out.. I think one of the most climatic parts of the show was before it actually started ... the count down to show time The gig would be shown all over the world.. 30 seconds 30 seconds still show time 20 seconds 10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1!

May 12th pic updates...bloggers acting up trouble uploading oics from the gig..

For Some reason blogger wont let me upload pics damn!so I'll have to update at another time having trouble with blogger

12-12-12 Concert For Hurricane Sandy Relief

2012-12-04T20:52:00.002-08:00

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2-12-12 Concert For Hurricane Sandy- Charity Relief

.. Hey people,. it's been weeks and months since I posted on my blog- close to a year now. Such a difficult year for many, myself included. I know I have to complete the Liverpool gig from last year..and I will . As you know; the east coast was hit by the devastating Sandy affecting millions of people especially those hardest hit in New York, New Jersey & Connecticut tri-state area.. Someone had the brilliant idea to hold a relief gig for those affected..Small whispers began to appear on the net & Facebook a few weeks ago and now has become a reality.. What a great gig to attend if one could get tix,.right?

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The Concert For Sandy Relief to Benefit The Robinhood Relief Fund

100% of the proceeds of the 12-12-12 gig at Madison Square Garden in NY, on Dec 12th will go to those affected by Hurricane Sandy. What appeared to be a local event has now exploded into a world-wide event to be broadcasted all over the world.. Wow! 12-12-12 gig will be televised in the North & South America,
Europe, Africa, Asia & Australia...

I Wanna Go How do I get tix!!

When I heard about the up coming gig I said to myself,. I had to go..Paul McCartney, was to perform, I had to find a way. The chances of getting tickets were very slim to none..This is such a huge event that tickets would be in huge demand.. I started out my quest yesterday. I woke up at 5am west cost time.. and got ready for the Chase pre-sale at 9am. for me that was 6am Coffee made; I logged onto Madison Square Garden link.. 6am sharp I started out for tix ..sold out! what? I tried a few more times- nothing. I quickly went to Ticketmaster and frantically started my search.. just than my cell rang- it was a friend from the east coast. who, I wanted to get a ticket for -also..Telling me to call TM. I was sure Ticketfast did not have the pre-sale option..
So while searching.. I phoned TM.. not available...10 mins into the sale I found a ticket! Yeah! It took 2 plus hours to find 3 single tickets. According to the New York Times.. only 13,500 were made available for the entire gig.. One of the organizers was quoted as saying ' don't buy tickets from secondary sites'..I know a few Paul McCartney fans who did get tickets via Stub- hub.. I feel very fortunate to have scored tix. Fans were rather pissed off they could not access either the Chase pre-sale or the general public sale.. blocks of tix were made available on Stub- hub.. made me feel bad that the average person was locked out to such a stellar gig raising money for a great cause...

Wasn't 12-12-12 the Best gig ever?!

more to come- several blog posts re: the gig & SNL... sometime this week...

TO BE CONTINUED STAY TUNED!

Manchester & Liverpool prt 2

2012-04-28T09:46:00.000-07:00

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Manchester & Liverpool prt 2

OK, wow,.. I haven't been on my blog for months .. having been ill for months ( off & on ) that damn plane ride ha.. just not wanting to update my trip to Manchester & Liverpool..I see blogger has updated their site and I need to figure how to navigate around it. Paul's been touring Europe & South American.. So cool to read these stories! So busy Sir Macca is.. you go Paul!

updating shortly once I figure out the new site update.. thanx for all your support :)

Win A Trip To See Paul McCartney Private Gig LA!!

2012-01-22T11:16:00.001-08:00

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Win A Trip To See Paul McCartney Private Gig LA!!

Geez I have been unable to post for an hour! I know, I need to finish up Manchester & Liverpool please bare with me..
Anyhow, here is your chance to see Paul McCartney at an exclusive private gig at Capitol Records in Los Angeles on Feburary 9th for 40 guests only! You & a friend have a not only one chance to win, but twice... One of the contests is for UK fans ..& The other for Canadian fans..Yep, sad, I know, for us in the US, since we have that impossible radio contest out of New York to be the " 20th nation wide caller"
yeah OK!

one contest consists of buying/ pre-order Paul McCartney's new up coming album Kisses On The Bottom.. The other- a 100 word essay on what Paul McCartney means to you! Seems so much easier than this call in radio contest that alot of us Paul McCartney.com fans have been dialing in for days...sniff

Ok, But what about those links?

oops! sorry, For your chance to win a rare private gig to see Paul McCartney in LA follow the links below:

UK Fans Contest -Link

UK Fans Contest Sponsors HMV Guernsey Limited, link

An Evening With Paul McCartney Contest Canadian fans

The contest sponsors are Bell Media Inc. and Universal Music Canada Inc.

Like I said before, fans are a bit luckier than this current nation wide contest we have in the US virtually impossible!! Good Luck people.. I truly hope a real TRUE fan wins!!

perhaps more later if I find out anything else :)

ps there is a link in the black space below' follow the links below' not posting proper for some reason..

did anyone reading this win tix?

Paul McCartney in Manchester - Oh Yeah!

2012-01-12T10:02:00.000-08:00

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Paul McCartney in Manchester - Oh Yeah!!

After a long bout of being sick - now getting to my blog posts

Going back a few weeks to Dec 16th

I'm in Manchester and it's costing me 30p per min to type you here... OK so it's been an adventure already .. we fly in to Manchester and had to be diverted to Birmingham.. the flight was already a 1/2 late .. as we sat in the plane for a few hours.. mind you, we were in a very cramped aircraft !! everyone was upset of course it was snowing buckets at the airport also ice.. finally, at 11:30am we flew back to Manchester it was still snowing and tons of ice around.. I was up over 24 hours with no sleep ..

I was suppose to arrive at 7:30am but after customs and getting suitcase it was 1pm- sad.. cos I didn't know where to get the train the cab cost £25 wheww... there goes the walking money .. gotta get monies somehow .. I was walking forever, last night, trying to find a shopping center .. Whew thank God, I arrived a few days early .. thos will be my last post for a bit since I have no computer ..

Well what did you do?

My 1st few days consisted of trying to find plug adapters for appliances, what a pain in the ass,, the hotel, finally provided me with a few.. it was interesting walking around the Manchester as I went to the right of the hotel and walked to a mall several blocks away .. people were very friendly and inviting and especially in awe that I had flown from the US to the UK to see Paul McCartney... :) people I spoke to wanted to know what the US was like.. I loved the friendliness of the people in Manchester.. I had told several people .. I was going to Liverpool.. to see Macca there also.. residents of Manchester claimed:

I LOVE LIVERPOOL! it made me think of the football rivalry ..ha! not one bad thing said against Liverpool from the people of Manchester..swear!
one thing to mention, the pizza isn't that great .. but when you add the garlic sauce it's more tasty..
is veggie piazza a veggie pizza? well... where's the veggies on the piazza?

Gig Day in Manchester!! Sound check- aaah WTF?!!

I was happy when gig day approached.. I had seen several people whom I hadn't seen in years.. alotta laugh & giggles.. however,...there was an air of superiority/ elitist attitudes. really? FUCK THAT!!! I thought it was my lack of sleep>- Note to self... David Lynch charity gig....NO! Check this, nobody's a better fan than the next person whether you have met Paul McCartney, your self, been to two gigs or 100's ...attitudes really sucked. Embarrassing- Why do people act like they are so much fucking better than the next fan?.. is it money? -

well lets fast forward to the Sound check it's self ...more of that later ... after being searched by security - we really didn't have many problems gaining entrance..the reception it's self was set up beautifully.. hot drinks and pastries.. we hadn't been at the reception area no more than 5 minutes. When Tim from MPL, ( I believe his name was ) announced Paul had arrived early.. it was time to go to the sound check it's self.. we scurried into what seemed like a small arena.. outcomes Paul, and he greets us all!! woohooo..
it's really something to attend those sound checks. each one different.. they were really jamming tightly today.. everyone dancing and having a great time - it didn't seem so cliquey at the sound check..:) Macca reads signs and of course I brought the BLUEBIRD sign . Paul read it I'm guessing as he broke into Bluebird ..There was no dedication this time or change of lyrics like at Yankee's Stadium..this past summer..

I do appreciate Paul singing it... very much. There were two girls from Argentina, sisters who had a banner " Go PAUL -LUV from Argentina"- Paul read it of course.. (I have a banner that large to hard to hold by myself )..than there was Phil with his Christmas hat ..too funny, some fans from Japan, the UK and of course the US ...and one lady who came from Korea..was she related to MJ Kim Paul's fotographer? Paul called no one up on stage during Sound check.. and soon it was over off for a dinner.. I'm forgetting the Sound check set list at the moment...oops~

part two coming soon!

more later

On My Way To England To See Paul McCartney!

2011-12-14T20:20:00.000-08:00

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On My Way To England To See Paul McCartney!

Hello people. getting ready to leave for England to see Paul McCartney in Manchester & Liverpool in the morning- in less than 12 hours.. Just packing now.. Have to get up at 5am - wake up and head to San Francisco airport .. I'm so excited! I hope, I can sleep a few hours..How cold is it going to be in Manchester & Liverpool? I Love England.. I Love Liverpool..Oh I cannot wait..

Note: Remembering my passport is key ..ha! In the last two weeks Macca had played Paris, Cologne, Bologna, London, Stockholm, Finland & tonight Moscow..I heard from friends that all gigs have been superb and Paul in fine voice.. woooohoo I cannot wait to hear Paperback Writer they kick ass on that song! & some of the new songs, Paul, has added to the set list Least fav, live 'Lemme Roll It"

HEY You! reading this, were you there at any of the above gigs? Are you going to Rawk out in England- Manchester or Liverpool-post a message ...
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Manchester & Liverpool surely to be a party- especially Liverpool.. Every Paul McCartney gig is an event to had and experience.. Cannot post from the road unless I find cheap internet :) Sure hope this will be, my time of times, to meet Paul.. a dream for sure .. but I hold onto that dream..

9:19pm haha! everything doesn't fit into my rollie .. I had to pull out the big suit case, geez.. more airline fees..my budget is tight already...

England, here I come it's been many years - Simply Having A Wonderful Christmas Time!

ps don't forget to check out Paul McCartney's new website - It's very cool, Premium membership has it's privileges..

Fans waiting for Paul McCartney, Bologna, Italy.. below

more to come ..

I'm in Manchester

Hello everyone!!!!

I'm in Manchester and it's costing me 30p per min to type you here... Ok so it's been an adventure already .. we fly in to Manchester and had to be diverted to Birmingham.. the flight was already a 1/2 late .. as we sat in the plane for a few hours.. mind you, we were in a very cramped aircraft !! everyone was upset of course it was snowing buckets at the airport also ice.. finally, at 11:30am we flew back to Manchester it was still snowing and tons of ice around.. I was up over 24 hours with no sleep ..

I was suppose to arrive at 7:30am but after customs and getting suitcase it was 1pm sad.. cos I didn't know where to get the train the cab cost £25 wheww... there goes the walking money .. gotta get monies somehow .. I was walking forever, last night, trying to find a shopping center .. Whew thank God I arrived a few days early .. thios will be my last post for a bit since I have no computer ..

Wow, I'm Home what a Trip!!

Dec 24th

Hello people.. I'm home from Grand Ol England.. it was a TRIP to say the least.. will be starting blog posts on Manchester & Liverpool, very shortly There were many highs and many lows ..ha! and I had to work yesterday .. whew.. I made it! I'll say this Paul McCartney and his band WERE ON FIRE!!!

more to come

On The Run Tour - Europe!!

2011-11-24T15:11:00.000-08:00

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On The Run Tour - Europe!!

( below Paul's New website details and link below - long post)

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Who's going?~ who's excited?!!!! Hey people it's November 24th- in the US they are celebrating Thanksgiving ..Other parts of the world, who knows? What I do know is, Paul McCartney is about to kick off the last part of 2011 in Europe.. with his 'On The Run Tour'.. He recently played Abu Dhabi. I for one have no idea where Abu Dhabi is? I'm sure it was great, as ALL Paul McCartney gigs are great and if you have a ticket your in for a treat!
So me, me,.. Lil Ol self will be heading to Manchester on December 15th.. Not ready for it yet; have to get psyched! Life's been happening, distracting me from these up coming gigs and my blog.. For those that follow, please, keep following...sorry for the lag..

"With a Little Luck, God and Macca willing, maybe, I can meet him this time?!! "

wish!!!!!!!

No, Say it isn't so?

Damn, it's so bittersweet as these will most likely be the last two gigs I see Macca in concert . I thought New York, this past summer was my last- however, I got creative and so I AM going- Yeah ME!!! After 40 plus McCartney concerts I am past tapped out.. awww..in car repairs mind you freakin BMW's hahahaha.. I was walking to work and on the bus the other day as my vehicle broke down for the 10th time saying: "Man, I've been half way around the world, seeing Paul McCartney all over the place and here, I have no money to fix; let alone buy a new car"..It was really something to think about as, I continued to walk.. In just a few short weeks I'll be flying to England,, and here I walk, no money in my pockets- an odd sobering fact,,,

I am so grateful of this day that I will be able to go to the UK too see Paul McCartney, especially in Liverpool.. I have not been to Liverpool since 2003 (One of my most favorite- memorial gigs to date ). Last, Macca was in Liverpool in summer and winter in recent years - I could not get a ticket! .This means so much; for a broke ass working girl like me.... so please, stay tuned.. and let's see what unfolds.. Paul McCartney is in Italy Rocking them Italians this week on November 27th.. I'm sure he will be greeted with a passionate crowd.. I must say, I dig the European gigs the best, just sayin :)

stay tuned!!!

will be adding to this post often

Macca In Bologna taking a ride
Paul's NEW Web site!

Here Macca and John Hammel, riding their bikes & seeing the sites; looks like a park in Bologna, Italy - Nice gams Paul. He~ :) Oh wow! I was just clicking on my link here to Paul's website It redirected me to the New webby.. You gotta see this people, fans can add their suggestions to improve his website- download music- pics add their reviews.. t There is so much- see link here new Paul McCartney.com A must see to explore ... this is what us fans have waited for - for years.. Well done!!

Wow what a day yesterday! Paul McCartney played Bologna Italy- adding 3 New songs to his set list - Come and Get it- The Word- All You Need Is Love.. what myself and fans did on his website was to join the new webby.. It is amazing People.. I signed up for Premium status. A Pioneer.. not sure what exactly that entails but Premium membership gives yo access to Photo's - Blogging- a Juke Box spanning Macca's entire career.. a whole gang load of goodies that are not available for regular membership.. you can leave comments - on Tour blogs video's- pics add friends..etc the possibilities are endless.. It's difficult to navigate the site at first as they are working out all the bugs .. to join Paul McCartney- new website to become a fan or a premium status fan click the link below- you will not regret it!! Below a pic of the new website- property of MPL

Paul McCartney's new website - register here...

Pic's above Property of MPL

More to come!!!

McCartney/harleyblues

Paul McCartney Marrying Again

2011-10-09T09:09:00.000-07:00

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Paul McCartney Marrying Again

Hello people - I have lagged so much on my blog.. needing to update that Vegas post also Macca in New York,, yeah, I know, no excuses right?.. I've been stuck ..OK? Well if today isn't a day of events. John Lennon would have been 71 years old.. I can't picture that at the moment .My thoughts are over shadowed by Paul McCartney getting married again.
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Speaking of Mr. McCartney, Paul, is getting married right about now to Nancy Shevell soon to be Mrs McCartney, in London the same place Paul McCartney married Linda McCartney over 40 years ago..I kinda like that..
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OK, here it goes. (as my mind has been thinking about this for weeks ) .am I the only one who is not really fond of these nuptials? sure as a fan of Paul I always wish for his eternal happiness, truly swear by it. why couldn't they have just shack up? I'm for that -nothing wrong with it right?.. I'm not feeling this I don't know why.

Is Paul McCartney in Love with the institution of marriage is that why he's doing it. I'm laughing at myself here. It' really doesn't matter what his fans think in the long run.He's gonna do it no matter what I think or believe.. foto right ripped from the net nice piccie I have to admit

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The photo above kinda made me misty........................
It bothers me ( as I keep repeating myself here ) I'm not sure why I liked Linda a kind loving soul would have been lovely to have met her. I even liked Heather, met Heather she has a lot of spunk full of life..they Linda & heather seemed like real people- not fake me thinks. For some odd reason I'm not feeling Ms Nancy. sorry.. the newly crowned Lady Nancy McCartney .
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In New York, at the McCartney gig Nancy, was standing in front of me barely speaking in a whisper saying hello to friends.. I didn't feel warmth generating from her but a coldness..I guess that was what made me sad.. She is tall, very slender, long dark hair who had nice toe polish on a lavender polish as I remember.. She reminded me of a plastic doll if that makes any sense...

I almost said to her - Nancy, as she was standing not even a foot from me facing me
" I hope you make Paul Happy!" but I couldn't bring myself to it.. I am a lover of Love and perhaps it will take me some tome to get used to the new misses..
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Paul McCartney, might not realize this but his fans feel like part of his extended family. Many of us that he has never met. The only communication I've had with Paul was screaming to and from the stage..ha! So in the end I might be one of the very few minority who is not happy bout his marriage I'll get over it. as I close this post I hear Paul & Nancy have just married walking out of the London registry......just a few moments ago... I think of Paul & Linda walking out of that registry.. aww.

In any event......

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOHN!

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Paul McCartney On The Run Tour!

2011-07-15T14:29:00.000-07:00

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Paul McCartney On The Run Tour!

Hey people - swear I will get with you on that Vegas, Macca gig via my friend.. I'm just about to get off work.. go home and pack and head to the airport to take the red eye to New York City to kick off Paul McCartney's New Tour " Paul McCartney On The Run" Nice ring to it right? - at Yankee's Stadium- My Dear Friend "Jen" of Paul McCartney fame, who had her arm signed by Macca last year in Toronto is already their waiting on me.. SADLY, I had to work today - but will be there tomorrow on minimal sleep mind you - yikes!!~ I arrive at 6:30 am in New York.. I hope I meet Paul this time ,.... please --- I wish really hard.. Off work now...

Geez It's Sept 5th and I gotta update these blog posts`.. I will .. After that whirl wind trip to New York,.. I have lagged as things didn't go how I had hoped.....

stay tuned~ McCartney~

Coming Up Paul McCartney in Vegas!!!

2011-06-13T14:33:00.000-07:00

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Coming Up Paul McCartney In Vegas!!!

Including the HP gig- Paul McCartney at The MGM & Beatles Love

Hey people - been lagging but got a cool story about Vegas for us that couldn't be there as told by my friend Kat Martinez~

stay tuned

Maybe I'm Amazed-Contest, Rock The Vote!

2011-05-30T14:10:00.000-07:00

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Maybe I'm Amazed-Contest, Rock The Vote!

Note: long post see Below

Hey people - how are you this fine day? Paul McCartney's been very, very, busy touring South America - with his Up & Coming Tour..with Rockin gigs &; wild fans- with Love in their hearts & music in their souls.. I'm almost green not being able to attend the frenzied madness those fans gave in South America to Paul & his band.

Last year, Paul McCartney, reissued his triple platinum album- Band on the Run offering a First ever competition on YouTube for musicians, singers, & lovers of music- which included a prize of the deluxe album Band on The Run for it's winner.

Macca's offering this competition/ cover contest once again with his re issues of McCartney 1 & McCartney 11 out now! Entrants to make vids covering of one of Paul McCartney's most treasured and well known love songs "Maybe I'm Amazed"

Lots of goodies included in this contest people.. So, if you'd like your chance to vote or make a video of your own version of Maybe I'm Amazed see details below... To vote for entrants you MUST go to You Tube & thumbs up for your video for your vote to count.. Note: I would have entered the competition however, the lyrics are far to high for my vocal capabilities.. ha!

MPL could we possibly have two or 3 winners?!!~ Geez, Purple Melon has a Rockin Cover of Maybe I'm Amazed! They should enter! where are those lads?!

Featured entrants who I Love! ( Both From Canada ) now added Purple Melon 3rd vid!

Emilie- Jeanne Morin, 20 years old, Montreal Canada. I've been inspired by Paul McCartney and The Beatles since my mom knew she was pregnant with me. Paul was there every single day and he still is. I've never been so lucky in my whole life to have found someone like him, I thank my parents for that particular matter every day. See her video below. :)

Next Featured Video below- Lisa Marie

Lisa Marie Glive..30 Residence: Montreal, Canada I've been singing professionally since the age of 8, when I started in a volunteer entertainment group that traveled across Montreal to various hospitals and senior citizens' homes. Prior to that, I was raised in a house where playing rock 'n' roll records was a constant. My parents were baby boomers and my siblings were nearly two decades older than me, which refined the music I was exposed to.

I think Paul McCartney may have been some of the first words I ever uttered. I developed a strong preference for The Beatles, particularly McCartney at the tender age of 3, and remember owning Pipe Of Peace on 45 vinyl and playing it endlessly, which drove my parents batty. I spent my days drowning myself in his music, and slowly began to replace regular speech with singing. I still have cassette tapes I recoded from as young as 5 years old on which I spent the day singing and talking about my hero.
I never let go of that passion, and it keeps me singing to this day. Why The Beatles? Why Paul? Because they resonate love and all things positive in a world shadowed by too much hatred and negative energy. From a young age, I favored beautiful melodies, and Paul was the Mozart of the 20th century in terms of melody.

One of Purple Melon's versions of Maybe I'm Amazed part 2 posted On Fire!! Those lads from London now in LA :)

Well How Do I Enter the Contest or Vote?!

Following the huge success of last year’s Band on the Run competition, we are very excited to offer fans another chance to win a host of Macca goodies with the brand new ‘Maybe I’m Amazed Cover’s Competition’ in celebration of the upcoming release of McCartney & McCartney II on June 13th/14th.

Whether you’re a part-time guitar twiddler, a karaoke crooner or a serious music maker in a band, all are welcome! Just film your cover of Paul’s track ‘Maybe I’m Amazed’, upload it to YouTube and follow the simple steps below to enter. Then get all of your friends to ‘like’ your video. The video with the most ‘likes’ wins! Good luck!

Follow the steps below for your chance to win:

Steps
1. Record your own cover version of Maybe I’m Amazed.
2. Visit Paul’s YouTube Channel www.youtube.com/paulmccartney
3. Log in and submit your video response to the official Maybe I’m Amazed music video. Located here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvCSGeCgz0k (follow the instructions in the video)
4. Get as many of your friends to like the video in order for it to win!
5. The winner will be the video with the most likes.

Dates:
The competition starts on the 26th May 4pm. (GMT)
Only videos uploaded to YouTube and submitted to the competition between these dates will be valid. (please don’t submit videos that have been already uploaded onto YouTube)
The competition will close for new entries: 16th June 4pm. Votes will still count until the competition fully closes on the 23rd June 2011.
Competition Ends: 23rd June 2011 4pm

Prize:
The winner will recieve a deluxe edition prize including: ‘McCartney Deluxe Edition’ ‘McCartney II Deluxe Edition’ ‘Band on the Run Deluxe Edition’
( clipped source: McCartney.com )

So Good Luck & have Fun!
McCartney~

Paul McCartney Kicks off 2011 tour in Lima Peru

2011-05-08T14:40:00.000-07:00

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Paul McCartney Kicks off 2011 tour in Lima Peru
note long post!!!

Right about now - This very minute ..Paul McCartney is playing a packed stadium for tens of thousands of Beatle's fans at El Monumental..in Lima Peru.. I could only imagine the thousands of screaming fans.. heh heh Rodrigo, who sat next to me at the Hollywood Bowl is there now from Lima~-he surely must be having a blast!!! Would have LOVED to have been there or Any gig is South America .. ( Rodrigo I see the news of you and your family below!!!!! BRILLIANT!)

From news vids I've seen over the net; fans camped out once again, for days, to secure a great spot ... * but of course ) queuing at 7am in the morning.. Video clips below, include: Paul arriving in Lima & waving to fans.. Also a mob seen as Macca arrives at the stadium Paul McCartney, gets mobbed in his car by wild fans~ wow!! MPL will like that one..And Rodrigo and his family talking with the news- last Paul McCartney says hello to Peru and video montage.. Must see all clips!!!~

Note: to Macca if he ever gets wind of this thread - Rodrigo & friends were waving the Peruvian flag that 1st night from the garden seats at the Hollywood Bowl- which you mentioned..

Macca arriving in Lima waves to fans and & Waves Peruvian banner

great media coverage..McCartney.com I Love this video...

Rodrigo and his family talking with the news before Macca gig- woohoo!!

Paul McCartney's car gets mobbed by wild fans!!~ Oh shit!!

( source El Comercio.pe )

Macca Montage below of what fans could possible expect at tonight's gig &;
On Pauls webby he mentioned..

" Lima, we are Coming to Get You!" :)

Hoping to get some cool piccies later.. Wonder if there have been any additions to the set list?!!!I hope you have a rocking good time...

From The Macca Tweet Pic-Deck! Outside the Hotel-

more later....

More later

When Jen Met Macca & Toronto

2011-04-09T18:01:00.000-07:00

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When Jen Met Macca & Toronto

note: long post

Hey people, remember last summer when I wrote about an amazing trip to Toronto and never finished it?.. I suppose now is a good time as any to finish said post.. link is here - ( for those who need refreshing ) titled: I'm on my way to Toronto a Paul McCartney adventure.. I left off at:

"Hey people, these last two gigs were some of Paul McCartney's best ever! I lost my fucking phone in a cab..& my friend Jen got her arm signed by Paul at the sound check.. what the? I am happy for her.. I wish it was me.. but Jen deserves it!~..I swear, I didn't cry when she walked up to me tonight- me in the 14th row on the isle.. I was shocked.. more, when I get back to the states..~ I have a very very early flight!!"

I had wrote a bloggy post about Jen and her newly inked arm.. and forgot, sorta, about this post giving her the limey light:

That first night in Toronto as Jen and I were in the second row center- we were sweating bullets.. having the time of our lives.. It was hard to get to sleep that night as I was posting on my blog and at McCartney.com.. Very bright and very early, the next morning after what seemed like 4 hours sleep a very loud siren or alarm went off .. It was the fucking fire alarm.. shit, down 20 flights of stairs on a jacked up knee.. damn that pissed me off.. ( What will happen next? ) after the clear signal no fucking fire.. I thought I'd take a nap.. for tonight's gig with Paul McCartney again.. Yeah!

The phone rings and hour later.. It's Jen - we talked about what we would do if were were going to meet Paul McCartney, that day.. Jen had a huge feeling that day she would meet Paul for some odd reason, as today, she was going to the Sound check before the gig.. and what was to happen - became a reality for Ms. Dodge as she held up her sign at the sound check.. Jen had thought Paul had forgotten as Paul,. read the sign and told her to save her arm strength..Well you know -I was a complete mess when she walked up to me and should me ..her....

PAUL MCCARTNEY HAD SIGNED HER FUCKING ARM ONLY A FEW HOURS AGO!!


Jen's PETA sign that caught Macca's eye at Sound check..

The only PETA Thing I had was a Meet Free Monday's tee & a piccie- I wondered around the venue looking for Jen... not knowing Paul McCartney signed her arm!

Shoot -I can't even wear the Meat Free Mondays tee at work ( I did twice ) scroll down for more on this adventure....


Paul McCartney signing Jen's arm that fateful day August 9th 2010 Toronto

Wow! Just fucking wow!! Now, I have known people who have had their parts signed by Paul McCartney, himself.. but this is special to me - for the fact Jen is a dear friend.. and a great fan.. I think this would be the highlight for any Beatles or McCartney fan to have a siggy graph from a living legend who happens to be Paul McCartney: ( I know it would be for me ) I'm personally still in awe of this fotograph- Damn, this rocks so much.. I wish it had been me.. Happy that it happened for you Jen... hugs!! xx Diggin the MPL logo on the trunk - too cool :)


Our Friend Danica with her signed Toronto 2010

But Paul! We LOVE bringing our signs.. We hope you don't mind.. Danica don't feel bad doll.. Paul has past up many signs I have brought to gigs..I know how you feel... I met the coolest cat named Keith Correa at second nights gig a HUGE promoter in Toronto. The Original Kid Rock - as his business card states ..

As always Paul McCartney and his band put on a brilliant show!! Mull of Kyntire was insane! that was well worth it for the flight coming from California.. mishaps and all -and the camera dying of course.. hahaha~ nothing as priceless than seeing Paul McCartney - live - truly..

Girl, left who was sitting next to me that second night.. The Canadians are some of the greatest people out of all the gigs I have attended.. The best gigs are by far - have been the most memorable for me..( Some greats in the states..) by out side the states - pure magic!..

Ha- as always we never want the gig to end.. piccie right of some musicians playing Beatles & AC/DC tunes after the gig.. I had to capture the moment.. me, walking back to the hotel.. Hey Where's my cab?!!!

The following day- I had an early flight to catch.Getting outta Toronto was horrible..Once on the plane my thoughts wondered over the last few days spent in Toronto..

Jen, having her arm signed by Paul McCartney and wondering ( If ever ) I'd get to meet Paul myself?
tears began to trickle down my face - I didn't want to admit it- as I thought Fuck! Paul, I want to meet you too! so many people I know have met Macca- not me..a little luck hasn't happened to me yet.. ooohhh sigh, as my eyes closed for take off on the way back to the states- the music of the past two nights filled my head.. waiting, for my next Paul McCartney adventure.. :)

McCartney/ harley..