Parmeda and I were discussing this tonight.
Let's get a list going of who is going to the Chicago shows and which night.
Trying to find something close to the venue for pre-show activities.

LJ--Fri 05/31 show
parmeda-- all three

Add your names and I'll update.

WE ARE OVERDUE FOR A ROCKS OFF GATHERING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Unfortunately I cannot attend this time, maybe in the second leg... Enjoy yourselves

< -------- Looking forward to seeing everyone at the Omaha gig .

Joey wrote on Apr 14^th, 2013 at 9:30am:

< -------- Looking forward to seeing everyone at the Omaha gig .

Party of one Joey? :whydontcha

"  .................. Party of one Joey?  "


http://www.grioo.com/images/rubriques/7/1005.jpg  !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I believe Flairville and Stray Cat UK will be our representatives from this side of the Atlantic at these shows.

I hope you'll all look after them!

Gazza wrote on Apr 14^th, 2013 at 11:59am:

I believe Flairville and Stray Cat UK will be our representatives from this side of the Atlantic at these shows. I hope you'll all look after them!

That's great news!!!!!!!!!!!!
Have them post here so we can coordinate.
Of course we'll look after them.
SV, LJ, parmeda and Martha are all going to be on the scene.
The Rocks Off Chicks are ready to party in sweet home Chicago!

Hello ! Yes I booked the trip today. Staying Downtown on Sth. Michigan Ave. from Tuesday to Saturday for the 1st and 2nd dates.

One slight technicallity .............we don't have tickets yet !!! Plenty of time for drops, if not we will pick up on the show days.  ;)


Looking forward to been shown around and the Rocks off summit. Gazza  -  we won't let the side down. :booze

Windy City here we come . 8-)

sc uk

My guest & I will be in Chi-town May 27-28.

Looking forward to meeting some of ya'll there !  :smilebrian

straycatuk wrote on Apr 14^th, 2013 at 2:22pm:

Hello ! Yes I booked the trip today. Staying Downtown on Sth. Michigan Ave. from Tuesday to Saturday for the 1st and 2nd dates. One slight technicallity .............we don't have tickets yet !!! Plenty of time for drops, if not we will pick up on the show days.  ;) Looking forward to been shown around and the Rocks off summit. Gazza  -  we won't let the side down. :booze Windy City here we come . 8-) sc uk

Congratulations!! But wait... booked the trip without tix?? I always buy the tickets first and then booked; with those prices a scalper would sell a ticket at higher price than your whole trip

We know the risks Voodoo, but had to get booked as hotels and flights were disappearing fast . I'm not too comfortable with it, but we will get there !

I'll update when i know more .

sc uk

Chicago is a tough town to party in.  Be ready to swab the decks.  It's a man's game there.  Look what happened to Telecaster.  He came in proud, hadn't been vetted, but he was vouched for by a few board heavyweights for his pol-posting.  He ended up looking like prison tuna.  Total, complete humiliationism.  Now embalmed in Stones internet lore for the duration.  Choke and fade.  Suck and duck.  You know what they call him at the store he buys light beer at?  "Cupcake."  Yup.  Can you imagine that?  "Cupcake" they call him down there.  He has to live with that now.  Fuck, man.  Getchmis olsun.  

I'm not try to warn you off, I'm just saying you got to be careful, you know?

Tough town to party in ?

Don't quite know what you mean moonie ?

Do you mean it's rough........... or hard drinking ? We are from the North of England. We do not bend. ;)


sc uk  :booze

I'm sure we'll be alright Dave! I seem to remember we nearly got arrested in Leicester Square for drunk and disorderly, talked our way out of that!
Can't wait now! Just need tickets! 3 nights at those prices? It's not gonna be hard, we just need the right drop and if we'd left the trip any later to book it would be far more expensive. Bring on the RO summit!

Since I can't modify my first post, here is what I have thus far:

LJ--Fri 05/31 show
parmeda-- all three
Sweet Virginia--05/28 and 05/31
Martha--05/31 and 06/03
Maxmeister--05/31
Edith Grove--05/28
TomL--05/28
straycatuk--05/28 and 05/31
flairville--05/28 and 05/31

Nice list thus far.
If I'm missing someone, let me know!!!!

I will remain on the outside looking in parked across the street.

I think you should invite Tele. It'll almost certainly motivate Gottorollme to get well enough to make the trip and finish the ass-kicking she gave him last time.

Mary might just fly out of that bed to kick Tele's sorry ass.

Some Guy wrote on Apr 18^th, 2013 at 7:19am:

I will remain on the outside looking in parked across the street.

but these days it's all secrecy; no privacy

Alright, alright.....

this thread is probelmatic.

:pullanolte

gotta rethink things in a global way....

nankerphelge wrote on Apr 18^th, 2013 at 9:51pm:

gotta rethink things in a global way....

What's there to think about?
It's not like you've got to 'cross the pond' .....
The only obstacle I can see between you and getting to Chicago, is the Ohio River.
....and you could canoe over that fucker to get here!

I'll see you May 31st, dahlink

We'll get him, Pammy.
This will not be something Nanky will want to miss.  :booze:)

"  .............. gotta rethink things in a global way ..... "




<   ------ Looking forward to seeing everyone at the upcoming Omaha Stones' gig this spring .


http://www.centurylinkcenteromaha.com/Arena/ArenaHome.aspx

Joey honey, I think an Omaha show is just as wishful thinking as a Kansas City one.

" Joey honey, I think an Omaha show is just as wishful thinking as a Kansas City one. "



THIS MAKES YOUNG JOEY CRY LIKE BABY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



" The Rolling Stones have NOT performed in Kansas City since 1999 , Ronnie ! "

www.sprintcenter.com

Where the hell is Omaha?  :wtf3

See you the 28th Pam. Tele said we will meet at Mortons.

" See you the 28th Pam. Tele said we will meet at Mortons. "


Hi Baby  .................


Weeding ?!


Hashishin'  ..... ?!   ...... Are you Hashishin' ?!


http://thebosh.com/upload/2007/07/09/paris-hilton-bikini-lounging-candids-00.jpg !!!!

TomL wrote on Apr 19^th, 2013 at 12:25pm:

See you the 28th Pam. Tele said we will meet at Mortons.

LMAO!!!

Whole lot of everything Kins.

Miss Sherat, how the fuck are you?

" Whole lot of everything Kins.  "



TomL   ................  Chicago III remains WIDE OPEN !!!!!  ( See : Christy Canyon )


http://secondtimerookie.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/tarp.jpg !!!!!!!!

will there be tee shirts and laminates?

"  ............. will there be tee shirts and laminates ? "


No , but there WILL be plenty of THIS !!!!!   ( CHICAGO III  = WIDE OPEN ) :


http://ww2.hdnux.com/photos/06/33/15/1684301/3/628x471.jpg !!!!!!!!

LJro,

angee and guest, in for the 31st if I can find youse guys.

flairville (hi!) and straycatuk, what a treat.  welcome to the midwest!

straycatuk wrote on Apr 18^th, 2013 at 1:39am:

Tough town to party in ? Don't quite know what you mean moonie ? Do you mean it's rough........... or hard drinking ? We are from the North of England. We do not bend. ;) sc uk  :booze

Hard drinking, man.  I'm not saying you can't hold your mud.  I'm not saying you can't hang with the Big Boys.  I'm not saying you can't moof.  I'm not saying you can't handle the hot mops.  I'm not saying you can't run the rack.  I'm not saying you can't squelch.  I'm just saying look what happened to Telecaster.  He was up and down the board, chasing people all over, editing his posts per the minute - there can be no doubt he wanted to be considered a patriot, like all of his kind.  And now look at him.  Lying in bowl of clam chowder, rub a dub dub, fishface in a tub, rolling around, sucking the gravy stains out of his own socks, mumbling about Romeo and better days gone by.  Chicago did a Sasquatch number on him.  Is he now happy in his squalor?  Come to terms with it?  No.  Poor guy has never recovered.  Never recovered from those events of which we speak.

moonie, I'm laughing so damn hard...
You are insane!!!

Coming to Chicago?

Won't be the same without ya :)

LJ and I are scouting the grounds nearby - we have (what would be no doubt...) a moonie stamp of approval on a place to meet up with everyone.  Be warned though...no bats or hags allowed.  That leaves out about half the people we know!  (Ha!)  oh, and guys named 'Tom'...

As for tele.  Highly doubt he'd surface anywhere within 100 miles of me.  
Then again...the guy is stuck on stupid.   :nooslajaleisk

sirmoonie wrote on Apr 22^nd, 2013 at 10:06pm:

straycatuk wrote on Apr 18th, 2013 at 1:39am: Tough town to party in ? Don't quite know what you mean moonie ? Do you mean it's rough........... or hard drinking ? We are from the North of England. We do not bend. ;) sc uk  :booze Hard drinking, man.  I'm not saying you can't hold your mud.  I'm not saying you can't hang with the Big Boys.  I'm not saying you can't moof.  I'm not saying you can't handle the hot mops.  I'm not saying you can't run the rack.  I'm not saying you can't squelch.  I'm just saying look what happened to Telecaster.  He was up and down the board, chasing people all over, editing his posts per the minute - there can be no doubt he wanted to be considered a patriot, like all of his kind.  And now look at him.  Lying in bowl of clam chowder, rub a dub dub, fishface in a tub, rolling around, sucking the gravy stains out of his own socks, mumbling about Romeo and better days gone by.  Chicago did a Sasquatch number on him.  Is he now happy in his squalor?  Come to terms with it?  No.  Poor guy has never recovered.  Never recovered from those events of which we speak.

FFS......  :aimama

I invited Paris kins but she is tied up.......................................

Kins come to the first Chicago show. This way we can meet and you won't have to see Paula and Pam.

Gazza wrote on Apr 23^rd, 2013 at 6:17am:

sirmoonie wrote on Apr 22nd, 2013 at 10:06pm: straycatuk wrote on Apr 18th, 2013 at 1:39am: Tough town to party in ? Don't quite know what you mean moonie ? Do you mean it's rough........... or hard drinking ? We are from the North of England. We do not bend. ;) sc uk  :booze Hard drinking, man.  I'm not saying you can't hold your mud.  I'm not saying you can't hang with the Big Boys.  I'm not saying you can't moof.  I'm not saying you can't handle the hot mops.  I'm not saying you can't run the rack.  I'm not saying you can't squelch.  I'm just saying look what happened to Telecaster.  He was up and down the board, chasing people all over, editing his posts per the minute - there can be no doubt he wanted to be considered a patriot, like all of his kind.  And now look at him.  Lying in bowl of clam chowder, rub a dub dub, fishface in a tub, rolling around, sucking the gravy stains out of his own socks, mumbling about Romeo and better days gone by.  Chicago did a Sasquatch number on him.  Is he now happy in his squalor?  Come to terms with it?  No.  Poor guy has never recovered.  Never recovered from those events of which we speak. FFS......  :aimama

I see, but to be honest we usually end up in  a mess  ::)  Tele will be safe with us. Might even regain his self esteem . ;)

:booze

sc uk

" Kins come to the first Chicago show.  "


Would love to TomL but I  ( Your Young 'kins ) am holding out for the Kansas City / Omaha Stones' Gig .

Developing ..............................

Good luck Kins.  :paristhong

Joey wrote on Apr 23^rd, 2013 at 9:45am:

" Kins come to the first Chicago show.  " Would love to TomL but I  ( Your Young 'kins ) am holding out for the Kansas City / Omaha Stones' Gig . Developing ..............................

Joey, I'm going to miss you if you don't go to the first Chicago.  :Youmakeagrownmancrylikejoey

" Joey, I'm going to miss you if you don't go to the first Chicago.  "


This makes young Joey cry !!!!


" I LOVE YOU ALL !!!!!  "



'kins ™

For you Kins........................... http://youtu.be/wv-34w8k :smoking :interestingstuffronnie :kissmyass :aimama :Youmakeagrownmancrylikejoey :paristhongGPM

angee wrote on Apr 22^nd, 2013 at 5:20pm:

LJro, angee and guest, in for the 31st if I can find youse guys. flairville (hi!) and straycatuk, what a treat.  welcome to the midwest!

Got it! Will add you to the list.
Look forward to meeting you.

LJro? You know me from Shidoobee I see??

Got our seats sorted for the 1st night.

Section 1, Row 11. Looks like even these supposedly almost sold out shows are a bust. I see they have taken the "not many left" notice off the 1st and 2nd nights. Funny that ? Ticketbastard  ...................lying Bastards !

I woke up this morning to a text about Taylor turning up ,then scored tickets. It's a goooood day here ! See you in Chicago!


sc uk  ;D

parmeda wrote on Apr 22^nd, 2013 at 11:20pm:

moonie, I'm laughing so damn hard... You are insane!!! Coming to Chicago? Won't be the same without ya :) LJ and I are scouting the grounds nearby - we have (what would be no doubt...) a moonie stamp of approval on a place to meet up with everyone.  Be warned though...no bats or hags allowed.  That leaves out about half the people we know!  (Ha!)  oh, and guys named 'Tom'... As for tele.  Highly doubt he'd surface anywhere within 100 miles of me.   Then again...the guy is stuck on stupid.   :nooslajaleisk

I am desperately trying for the Friday show, as we speak, because this is probably only show I can make it too.   I can't believe its 2013 and we are talking Stones shows.  That was 10 years (?) ago that you and I saw them at United?

Hope to make it!

straycatuk wrote on Apr 23^rd, 2013 at 9:28am:

Gazza wrote on Apr 23rd, 2013 at 6:17am: sirmoonie wrote on Apr 22nd, 2013 at 10:06pm: straycatuk wrote on Apr 18th, 2013 at 1:39am: Tough town to party in ? Don't quite know what you mean moonie ? Do you mean it's rough........... or hard drinking ? We are from the North of England. We do not bend. ;) sc uk  :booze Hard drinking, man.  I'm not saying you can't hold your mud.  I'm not saying you can't hang with the Big Boys.  I'm not saying you can't moof.  I'm not saying you can't handle the hot mops.  I'm not saying you can't run the rack.  I'm not saying you can't squelch.  I'm just saying look what happened to Telecaster.  He was up and down the board, chasing people all over, editing his posts per the minute - there can be no doubt he wanted to be considered a patriot, like all of his kind.  And now look at him.  Lying in bowl of clam chowder, rub a dub dub, fishface in a tub, rolling around, sucking the gravy stains out of his own socks, mumbling about Romeo and better days gone by.  Chicago did a Sasquatch number on him.  Is he now happy in his squalor?  Come to terms with it?  No.  Poor guy has never recovered.  Never recovered from those events of which we speak. FFS......  :aimama Tele will be safe with us. Might even regain his self esteem . ;)

Oh, you are going to succeed where the mental health therapist down at Cook County public clinic failed?  Look man, as much as I love Telecaster, listening to him go on about his inner child would have me heaving portside.  Save your energies, StraySmack.  There is nothing to be done.  In Telecaster's mind, the humilationism was comprehensive and notorious, a moment so pathetic he knows will never regain all that was important to him.  There is a lesson in here, somewhere, for all of us.  Ut sementem feceris ita metes.

" Ut sementem feceris ita metes. "

|
|
|
V

" I Just Took A Dump ....  ?!   "


Developing ...........................................

Tele was a first class LEACH and took advantage of good people. Drank for days for free, ate for free. Hell he even borrowed money off a few. All with one motive, to con and scam. I must of told him 20 times at mortons, time to pony up. Acted drunk. But the look on his face was priceless when he was thinking how am I gonna get away. Well, we ran from him. Hopped in cabs quicker than Paris Hilton can take off her underware. He deserves to be humilitated.  :aimama :paristhong

Joey wrote on Apr 25^th, 2013 at 8:48am:

" Ut sementem feceris ita metes. " | | | V " I Just Took A Dump ....  ?!   " Developing ...........................................

Close.

Metes is Latin for 'liquid', Joey. You may fill in the gaps and take the rest of the day off.

Gazza wrote on Apr 25^th, 2013 at 11:00am:

Joey wrote on Apr 25th, 2013 at 8:48am: " Ut sementem feceris ita metes. " | | | V " I Just Took A Dump ....  ?!   " Developing ........................................... Close. Metes is Latin for 'liquid', Joey. You may fill in the gaps and take the rest of the day off.

:forfucksake  :aimama   :kissmyass   :pullanolte   :wtf3   :nomames   :nooslajaleisk

" ...... Aequam memento stones rebus in chicago iii arduis servare mentem tarp – Horace  "


oh , Some Guy  ....... it is Latin for the following :


“  Remember when going to The Rolling Stones Chicago III gig to follow the Tarp .”


" WIDE OPEN , Ronnie !!!! "

http://www.tarpaflex.com/?seed=Tarps&gclid=CJnG5oLh5rYCFRCe4AodzVIAhQ


'kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkins ™

Tarp talk is back in 2013.

Here's what they are opening with in Omaha...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z72wCH5ZZy0

No wait, sorry, no Omaha show........

Keep an eye on Lincoln Nebraska, I'm just sayin'

For those who are actually going to Chicago and not just flooding this thread  ;), we are still working on a location for pre/post concert drinks and food.


I'm also trying to reconnect with Peter our van driver from 2006. He chauffered about 12 of us from our hotel to the pre-party, to the show and from the show to Kingston Mines for some post concert Chicago Blues.

Might be good to line him up rather than drive or have to rely on cabs.

Great guy who really enjoyed hanging with us!!!

We'll keep you updated............................

" Tarp talk is back in 2013 "



http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CKL-Vjr0v7I/SFiNg66MhFI/AAAAAAAABcw/z5-Zr_qw5y4/s400/arena+work14.jpg !!!!!!

Some Guy wrote on Apr 25^th, 2013 at 12:05pm:

Tarp talk is back in 2013.

http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/4819/1302/400/blue%20tarp%20blues%202.0.jpg

Free Tele!

Joseph are you flooding the board. Lets bring back Paris's thong......................

Some Guy wrote on Apr 25^th, 2013 at 3:39pm:

Free Tele!

Nothing is free on this tour.

If you can believe it, I am doing Chicago (with a 85 dollar grab bag) cheaper than my Philly 1 ticket. Thats with air and hotel. Fucking crazy. Thank god I got another 85 for Philly 2.

The FF from Buffalo is going to arrange a meeting place for Chi # 1. I hope those of you going can make it. It will be nice to meet some of you finally. Even if it is just for a few hours.  :smoking :kissmyass :aimama :paristhong

List thus far:

LJ--Fri 05/31 show  
parmeda plus 1-- all three  
Sweet Virginia plus 1--05/28 and 05/31
Martha plus 1--05/31 and 06/03
Maxmeister plus 1--05/31
Edith Grove plus 1--05/28
TomL plus 1--05/28
straycatuk--05/28 and 05/31
flairville--05/28 and 05/31
angee plus 1--05/31
sirmoonie (?)--05/31

I've found a sports bar with a good menu 2 blocks from the United Center that will open at either 4 or 5 on the day of the show.
They expect to be packed (Shidoobee is also looking at this spot), especially on Friday the 31st, so I'm calling back Monday to get more details and possibly make reservations. The guy I spoke to just now said they've already received 3 calls THIS MORNING for Stones show date info.

If you are still thinking about attending PLEASE LET ME KNOW ASAP SO THAT I CAN RESERVE ENOUGH SPACE.

Here is the link: http://theogdenchicago.com/

I'm trying LJ, I really am.  Missed the last tour completely.   RO bashes are always exciting to me.

How's the LSD in Chicago this year?  Anyone know?  I'm not finding any credible reports on the internet, except from Sergent Hemlock and Dose-A-Roni.

We'd love to see to you Moonie. Not sue about the LSD but I'm sure we can find you some bath salts.  :aimama

I've established contact with our driver Peter from '06. He wrote "The Rocks Off crew is returning to Chicago I hear. Would be my pleasure to see you all again".
Since we seem to have the largest crowd on Friday night, I've requested some info (availability/pricing) for transport in a large passenger van.

We could cab it to the pre-party or come up with a central location Downtown where he could pick us up, take us to the pre-party, on to the show, and off to a Blues club and/or back to your cars. Pete is a real cool guy and very flexible; so we have lots of options.


Please post your thoughts here.

If anyone wants to talk to me privately, please PM me

Downtown Chicago hotels are full that whole week, just FYI for anyone looking.  Almost impossible to get one.  I tried that whole "my cousin works for the county health inspector" bit to no avail.

How do we know this Peter guy isn't a Narc?  If there is one thing I can't stand its a Narc who drops the dime to LE on his associates.  Goddam Narcs.  I swear, I can't stand them goddam Narcs.  The next Narc I meet, I'm going to flat cold bust the bastard right in the chops.  Right in the goddam moof.

sirmoonie wrote on Apr 28^th, 2013 at 11:55am:

Downtown Chicago hotels are full that whole week, just FYI for anyone looking.  Almost impossible to get one.  I tried that whole "my cousin works for the county health inspector" bit to no avail. How do we know this Peter guy isn't a Narc?  If there is one thing I can't stand its a Narc who drops the dime to LE on his associates.  Goddam Narcs.  I swear, I can't stand them goddam Narcs.  The next Narc I meet, I'm going to flat cold bust the bastard right in the chops.  Right in the goddam moof.

I bet you can't do five pushups.

Joey wrote on Apr 28^th, 2013 at 6:59pm:

" I bet you can't do five pushups " The tour opener has not Sold Out !!!!!!!!!!! WTF ?!

false

Some Guy wrote on Apr 28^th, 2013 at 6:51pm:

sirmoonie wrote on Apr 28th, 2013 at 11:55am: Downtown Chicago hotels are full that whole week, just FYI for anyone looking.  Almost impossible to get one.  I tried that whole "my cousin works for the county health inspector" bit to no avail. How do we know this Peter guy isn't a Narc?  If there is one thing I can't stand its a Narc who drops the dime to LE on his associates.  Goddam Narcs.  I swear, I can't stand them goddam Narcs.  The next Narc I meet, I'm going to flat cold bust the bastard right in the chops.  Right in the goddam moof. I bet you can't do five pushups.

I'm in really good physical shape at the moment.  Hitting the pavement hard.  Working the intangibles, too.

In Chicago, people get so loaded on St. Patrick's Day, that the river turns green with urine and moth salts.  The wind (or "The Hawk" as the Negroes call it) whips the urine into a sudsy froth.  It's something to see at least once in your lifetime.

I've been working the RS-90 program.

It's like the PX-90 program, but without those pesky workouts.

You listen to Stones, eat some Cheetohs, drink as much as you want before lunch.  (Beers only after lunch).  And  :smoking lotsa salad.

Feelin' great...

" The wind (or "The Hawk" as the Negroes call it) whips the urine into a sudsy froth.  "


http://www.grioo.com/images/rubriques/7/1005.jpg    !!!!!!!

Joey wrote on Apr 29^th, 2013 at 6:56am:

" The wind (or "The Hawk" as the Negroes call it) whips the urine into a sudsy froth.  "    !!!!!!!

"The Lord answered, 'Bring me a heifer three years old, a she-goat, three years old, a ram three years old, a turtle dove and a young pigeon.'"  See Genesis 15:9.

Shades of Telecaster.  Shades of Nebuchadnezzar.  Shades of Throckmorton.  Shades of Postlethwaite.

"  Shades of Postlethwaite  "


http://www.fanlistings.org/kevin_costner/images_new/openrange/kevin_costner_open_range21.jpg !!!!!

"Come.  Come to the woods with me.  I have something special to show you, Joseph."
http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTFMylEgzwnRuavTSC4VTlkPVl5hYUVudK8Ijq4Rj0ylNkt1AClhQ

Today is Little Willies Birthday..............................

Kin's?????

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**********************LEGITIMATE CHICAGO SUMMIT DETAILS***************************************

Just made contact with Kelly, the Event Coordinator at The Ogden.

http://theogdenchicago.com/index.php

This will be our spot for pre/post show activities on Tues, 05/28 and Fri, 05/31.

The club opens at 4 pm the day of United Center events and is 3 blocks from the venue.

We will be in an elevated area overlooking the Bar. It is reserved for us at 4:30 on both days.
Full bar and menu service will be available.

Those of you driving your own cars, can valet park at the Bar for 10.00.
It is perfectly safe to leave your vehicle there for the event.
Cabs after United Center events can be a hassle, but if we return to the Bar for some post show drinks, and allow
the crowds to disperse, cabs are plentiful.

Kelly is also sending me info on Blues Clubs in the area. She mentioned Mama Rosa's which replaced The Checkerboard Lounge and features many of the Bands that played there.

I am still looking at transportation for Friday night.

Reservations are in my name, Paula, with Pam (parmeda) as a co-contact.

Any questions, please fire me a PM or email me at [email protected].

Cannot wait to see everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!

PS. IF there is a DJ that night, I have requested ALL STONES!!!!!!!!!!!!

The place looks great! Cannot wait now. :perverted

Sounds like fun. Wish I could be there.

Can Paris Hilton come LJ.

TomL wrote on Apr 30^th, 2013 at 9:41am:

Can Paris Hilton come LJ.

You can bring Drunkie The Clown for all I care.
I won't be there on Tuesday; YOU'LL have to deal with Miss Parmeda though.  :wtf1

LadyJane wrote on Apr 30^th, 2013 at 9:54am:

I won't be there on Tuesday

:Youmakeagrownmancrylikejoey

Awww. Thanks EG. I was really looking forward to meeting you too.
Please do not believe ONE thing TomL says about me. ;)

" Today is Little Willies Birthday ... "


http://www4.pictures.fp.zimbio.com/Paris+Hilton+Doug+Reinhardt+Beach+Maui+1dW_kAcbvCEl.jpg !!!!

Thanks Kins.

---

Tom are there still tickets available for 5/28??

Grab em fucker. Im going. We;ll have to deal with Pam but not that red headed CW from Buffalo.

"Tom are there still tickets available for 5/28??"

:wtf3  :nooslajaleisk  :wtf1

Great work, LJ and Pam.  Reflective of poise and moxie.

I gots to get there.

Just received email confirmation from Kelly Clancy for our little soiree at The Ogden. A Rolling Stones themed cocktail?? Very interesting!  :pullanolte
_________________________________________
"We are looking forward to hosting your group on May 28th & May 31st prior to the Rolling Stones concerts.


I will have the VIP lounge reserved for you and your group at 4:30.  They are welcome to order off the menu and we will promote a "Rolling Stones themed" cocktail for your group.


The name of the blues bar I mentioned is Mama Rosa's. Well worth a visit.
http://www.rosaslounge.com/

______________________________________________________________

Someone is laying out some large green for this event. I had no idea we were this loaded.

Some Guy wrote on May 1^st, 2013 at 2:21pm:

Someone is laying out some large green for this event. I had no idea we were this loaded.

What we do, SG.

And you have no idea how talented I am on a telephone.  :perverted

Looks like you guys will have fun! Awesome!

Something came up and I can't make it to the show. TM--I'm totally shocked--actually is refunding me the money I paid for the $85's.

Hope you guys have a great time!

Wish you could be there, Boomy!

In Chicago so bright and true..............
Pam & Poopy saying fuck u,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Always good to beeee back..........
Guess I better wipe my crack............

I was dreaming.......................................
Last night........................
Tele would be mine all mine........................................

It's been awhile since we did meet.........................
New shoes and click clacks to beat (for Kins)
C 10 where have you gone..............
Last train to Babylon.......................

Up off your asses I do say.....
This RNR is here to stay.........................
Lets get together when we can.....................
All fucked up for everyone...........

If Voo was here he'd have to say....
Fuck u Gazza anyway...........
Jair on the bus took care of all of that........
Crazy fuckers that's where its at.............................

I was dreaming............................last night............................................................


Where The Boys All Go.........................................................

sirmoonie wrote on Apr 30^th, 2013 at 10:50pm:

Great work, LJ and Pam.  Reflective of poise and moxie. I gots to get there.

Make it happen. See you on 5/31.

Rick

Time to get this back on top.

Next week!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We need to gather and hoist beverages. Chicago is the perfect spot!

Agreed, p!

Not only do we need to fine tune the festivities, I am also planning my protest to the lame ass Hollywood twats parading on stage.  I didn't cough out my left lung to see the likes of any glimmering tits on stage.  
I have a plan.  Bring bond money!

pace yourself.

I'm gonna be in the Chicago area next week, mainly in Joliet, holy shit, just two weeks from the shows, I tried to move my trip today with my boss but is not possible

Anyway it will be a pleasure to meet some of you there, probably I will stay in Chicago for the weekend

Voo...you have my e-mail address.
Tomorrow, send me your itinerary.
I'll be working, too...but let me know when you have some free time while you're here and I will see if I can arrange my schedule around yours.

And while you're here, we'll think of a good plan to extend your stay :)
I can come up with 1000 ideas!

COool!

"Hi Boss, yeah its VCIW, and I am stuck in Chicago.  Some crazy problem with my passport -- they won't let me leave.  I have a hearing in Chicago on 5/31 about this -- I will keep you posted.  Hugs and kisses.  GL"

:wow

Pam- get that f-er all fucked up.

Yes Pammy Maammy...  :willya

TomL... we don't have censored words so why write f--er if you can write fucker you crazy fucker SOB?

nankerphelge wrote on May 15^th, 2013 at 6:58am:

"Hi Boss, yeah its VCIW, and I am stuck in Chicago.  Some crazy problem with my passport -- they won't let me leave.  I have a hearing in Chicago on 5/31 about this -- I will keep you posted.  Hugs and kisses.  GL" :wow

WOW, what a great idea LOL

Ok Voo from now on fuck it is.

TomL wrote on May 16^th, 2013 at 1:56pm:

fuck it

:aimama

*******************************************************Update*********************************************************

LJ--Fri 05/31 show  
parmeda plus 1-- all three  
Sweet Virginia plus 1--05/28 and 05/31  
Martha plus 1--05/31 and 06/03  
Maxmeister plus 1--05/31  
Edith Grove plus 1--05/28  
TomL plus 1--05/28  
straycatuk--05/28 and 05/31  
flairville--05/28 and 05/31
angee plus 1--05/31
sirmoonie (?)--05/31

For those going to the Friday show, I have secured transportation for us.
The driver is Pete, Brother of Shidoobee and RO poster akissaway and was our driver in 2006. Great guy.
We'll just have to decide where we want to meet.

Here is his email to me:

"Van is rented for Friday, I'll get it that morning, all rows will be in for the rental. The van is a Chevy Express 15 passenger van. Actually leaves 14 seats since it includes the driver in that number.
With gas, the rental cost is 260.
I do have the day off from my job so the schedule is built to suit
someone arriving at O 'Hare that day, pre-show, sightseeing, shopping, post-show, blues clubs I heard might happen, we can make it happen.
The rental has to be back Saturday.
I went by the United Center last week, the Arrow on Ogden bar is probably the closest bar/restaurant to the venue."

I think this will make things alot easier for us and is definitely more cost effective than cabbing it everywhere.
Let me know your thoughts.

Hey Parmy Mammy I sent you and e-mail with my itinerary, will be available Thursday night and all Friday, will flight back on Saturday

:willya

BTW, please help with addresses of places to buy rock vinyl  :willya

Dam Voo Ill be at the Tuesday show. Close but no cigar.  :smoking :interestingstuffronnie :kissmyass :aimama :paristhong

Call in sick, Voo, and stick around for the Tuesday show.  :smilemick

Edith Grove wrote on May 20^th, 2013 at 9:00am:

Call in sick, Voo, and stick around for the Tuesday show.  :smilemick

Maybe Homeland Security will hold him for a few extra days. :loloncemore

Voo, don't drink the water.

Voo I may have an extra 85  :perverted :smoking :aimama :paristhong :pullanolte :paristhong

" Voo I may have an extra 85  "


http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2005-11/06/xinsrc_1121102062137578310188.jpg !!!!

Kins to Chi town????????????????????????????

TomL wrote on May 21^st, 2013 at 9:09am:

Voo I may have an extra 85  :perverted :smoking :aimama :paristhong :pullanolte :paristhong

Can't believe I couldn't move this trip two weeks


Parmeda... did you receive my e-mails? Trust me I don't bite LOL

Voodoo Chile in Wonderland wrote on May 21^st, 2013 at 5:24pm:

TomL wrote on May 21st, 2013 at 9:09am: Voo I may have an extra 85  :perverted :smoking :aimama :paristhong :pullanolte :paristhong Can't believe I couldn't move this trip two weeks

Where there is a will, there is a way.  :areyoufuckingserious

Check your email, Voo. :)

Did it!! Great we're gonna meet Parmeda! Can't wait, I'll call you on Thursday when I get to Chicago (afternoon/evening) as I will drive from Huntington, IN (I think this place I'm in now is not even in a map of Indiana!!!!)

VOO IN FOR CHICAGO 1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  WOO-HOO

AWESOME!

So is Voo taking TomL's extra $85?

elen tix drop for DC lower level in back for 250.

Thanks I just tried for Chicago May 31 and a $265 upper popped up but I don't want uppers unless its an $85er! Still time for DC tix, right now I'm thinking I should go to Chicago. Love them Stones.

FUCK ALL OF YOU. oh wait. Ha ha!


All of YOU, fuck ME!

---

Hey you nut, LOL.  :aimama

Hi Tom! Remember me at freakin' Kingston Mines, man!! You guys have a blast. I am so sorry I planned this trip before they announced the goddamn tour. Otherwise I would be at the fucking Chicago shows. That show is still the best show I've been to.

SheRat wrote on May 23^rd, 2013 at 2:23pm:

Hi Tom! Remember me at freakin' Kingston Mines, man!! You guys have a blast. I am so sorry I planned this trip before they announced the goddamn tour. Otherwise I would be at the fucking Chicago shows. That show is still the best show I've been to.

I remember you playing Sweet Virginia on your harp as we walked out of Soldier Field.
I also remember both of us crying during YCAGWYW (?). No surprise that I shed tears but YOU??
You will be missed Ms Rat!!!

Ahh. Sweet home Chicago. Always a good time...............

I remember cupcake, I remember. LOL.  We will miss you.

That header picture is making me all pheklempt. My friends!!!!

LJ, I am a CRY-ER. Drop of a freakin' hat. If we lived nearer each other, we could go to movies together and you would see. Even when I know the movie is retarded and the scene and music manipulative I still cry while I am saying "OMG how retarded."

I'm serious, of all the shows we've all been to together, Chicago was by far the best. Remember how the ushers let me dance in the aisle as long as I promised to move when people passed? And remember how I threw my bag in the bushes and it was there when we got out?

Today while we were driving away from Villefranche, we played Gimme Shelter and I started bawling.

"I'm serious, of all the shows we've all been to together, Chicago was by far the best. Remember how the ushers let me dance in the aisle as long as I promised to move when people passed? And remember how I threw my bag in the bushes and it was there when we got out?"

I must admit I did forget about your dancing in the aisle!! But I do remember the bag in the bushes!!!!

We've had so much fun at our summits.
Chicago 2005 was pretty special. From Pam's BBQ to the Boardroom to Kingston Mines to stuffing 8 of us in a cab from the Stones show to the House of Blues!!

I miss you E.
Enjoy Europe.

:smoking :perverted :blankfriggingstare1 :forfucksake :aimama :aimama :aimama :aimama :kissmyass :kissmyass :interestingstuffronnie :interestingstuffronnie :kissmyass :kissmyass :kissmyass :kissmyass :paristhong :paristhong :paristhong :paristhong :paristhong :paristhong :paristhong

LadyJane wrote on May 23^rd, 2013 at 5:25pm:

"I'm serious, of all the shows we've all been to together, Chicago was by far the best. Remember how the ushers let me dance in the aisle as long as I promised to move when people passed? And remember how I threw my bag in the bushes and it was there when we got out?" I must admit I did forget about your dancing in the aisle!! But I do remember the bag in the bushes!!!! We've had so much fun at our summits. Chicago 2005 was pretty special. From Pam's BBQ to the Boardroom to Kingston Mines to stuffing 8 of us in a cab from the Stones show to the House of Blues!! I miss you E. Enjoy Europe.

Just like girlfriends. With hats on!

---

LadyJane wrote on May 22^nd, 2013 at 9:28pm:

VOO IN FOR CHICAGO 1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  WOO-HOO

Well, I'm in Chicago right now! Too bad I can't wait two weeks here

Calling Parmeda in a couple of minutes

hold off till Tuesday you Mexican fucker.  :forfucksake

Just verified our reservations for pre party at http://theogdenchicago.com/.
Our contact's name is Kelly and the party is booked under Rocks Off with myself (Paula) as the contact person.

Space will be reserved for us beginning at 4:30 on Tuesday and Friday.
Sweet Virginia and/or parmeda will be there on Tuesday to secure the space and I will do so on Friday.

For those driving, parking is available for United Center events. It's a short walk to the venue.

Cannot wait to see everyone!!!

Officially green with envy.

Gonna miss y'all this Memorial Day -- except Thomas -- he's doing both!
:pullanolte

I coming baby.......................

OK just to let you know....

Voodoo's on stage live @ Buddy Guy's Legends in Chicago

Voodoo Chile in Wonderland wrote on May 24^th, 2013 at 8:11pm:

OK just to let you know.... Voodoo's on stage live @ Buddy Guy's Legends in Chicago

WTF are you up to Voo?? I'm texting Pam.
YOU find someone to video your "performance" for us!!!!

:willya  :willya

...and the Chicago fucker missed IT!

PLEASE text Parmeda

I did!!!!!!!!!!!!

WTF did this Mexican Fucker get himself into??  :willya :booze  :keithpunky

Sonofabitch....
Voo!  I don't think our phones work with each other!!!! WTF????
I stayed at work thinking you might have made other plans. :(
When I left, I got stuck on the toll road - there was an accident in the construction zone that fucked me over!  I sat for 3 hours!!!!  My phone died.  I didn't have my charger, my iPad, my laptop...I didn't have SHIT!!!!  I just got home and saw Paula's message when I plugged my phone in.

FUCK!

....and you're at Buddy's.  Ain't this a bitch!  What time is your flight tomorrow?

Voodoo Chile in Wonderland wrote on May 24^th, 2013 at 8:11pm:

OK just to let you know.... Voodoo's on stage live @ Buddy Guy's Legends in Chicago

What? Literally???  WTF?

Dam it ! Missed that by only a few days !  :booze

sc uk

Voodoo Chile in Wonderland wrote on May 24^th, 2013 at 8:11pm:

OK just to let you know.... Voodoo's on stage live @ Buddy Guy's Legends in Chicago

Voodoo Chile in Motherfucking Wonderland! :smilestu :keithpunky :booze :weed :willya

Wait, what?  We need video!!

I'm back, enjoyed the week in Illinois and Indiana a lot, too bad I couldn't meet the Chicago Fuckers

Some pictures:

This one with the legendary Sugar Blue who recorded with the Rolling Stones the songs "Miss You", "Some Girls" and "Send it to me"

http://www.rocksoff.org/headers/i3-buddyguys-02.JPG

http://www.rocksoff.org/headers/i3-buddyguys-01.JPG

http://www.rocksoff.org/headers/i3-buddyguys-03.jpg

http://www.rocksoff.org/headers/i3-buddyguys-04.JPG

http://www.rocksoff.org/headers/i3-buddyguys-05.JPG

http://www.rocksoff.org/headers/i3-buddyguys-06.JPG

http://www.rocksoff.org/headers/i3-buddyguys-07.JPG

http://www.rocksoff.org/headers/i3-buddyguys-08.JPG

I sent this one to Parmeda via text to her phone


http://www.rocksoff.org/headers/i3-buddyguys-09.JPG

Rock on Voo! :willya :booze :keithpunky

Hi I am a huge stones fan and follow the rocks off website, but say very little.
I have been trying to log on for the past 6 months but didn't realize until last week that my 64 bit web browser could not open the rocks off message board. Finally I figured this out, just in time to read about the meeting in Chicago.
Anyway I will be in Chicago for the May 31 show and was wondering if it was okay to stop by the the ogden and meet and have a drink with you folks, so I can put a face to some of these people.

monkeyman2 wrote on May 27^th, 2013 at 10:29am:

Hi I am a huge stones fan and follow the rocks off website, but say very little. I have been trying to log on for the past 6 months but didn't realize until last week that my 64 bit web browser could not open the rocks off message board. Finally I figured this out, just in time to read about the meeting in Chicago. Anyway I will be in Chicago for the May 31 show and was wondering if it was okay to stop by the the ogden and meet and have a drink with you folks, so I can put a face to some of these people.

ABSOLUTELY.
I reserved a few extra spaces.
Just look for or ask for the Rocks Off group.
Yell out Who the Fuck is Lady Jane?? I'll find ya!!! ;)

I thought you were heading out?
:wtf3

nankerphelge wrote on May 27^th, 2013 at 11:20am:

I thought you were heading out? :wtf3

:tongui

Cool. Thanks, and I hope they play your song, I know they did at least once and it sounded great on you tube.

IS EVERYBODY READY?????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LadyJane wrote on May 27^th, 2013 at 7:27pm:

IS EVERYBODY READY?????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

For what? :boring ;)

BTW... Sugar Blue won't be a guest but probably will be Buddy Guy, that was the answer I got

Good luck you bastards and bitches, a very good friend here asked me to use the picture of me with Sugar Blue as a header but instead I'm using one that I took thinking about you and the good time I'm gonna miss hanging around with you in Chicago

So God Speed to the Rolling Stones and you B&B, enjoy the show and go nuts before and after the show

http://www.rocksoff.org/headers/i3-voodoowishesgs.jpg

Missing Chicago this time around, but I am pumped for everyone that is going!

Safe travels and rock like fuck...

Thanks Voo!!! Perfect Header!!!

Nanky, you will be missed!!! :(

Howe the hell am I supposed to work for two days???

LadyJane wrote on May 27^th, 2013 at 7:27pm:

IS EVERYBODY READY?????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

                                                                                                                                                               
Ready as can be. Looking forward to meeting ya'll tonight.                                                                                      

Boo hoo, no Voo.  :Youmakeagrownmancrylikejoey

I'm on my flight right now. Just beginning our descent.

Can't wait to see you guys. Look for my signs that sat "Rocks Off Rules, You Bastards!"

This is killing me.   So wish I could have made the trip.....take lots of photos, have fun, and be safe' ya crazy "bastids".   I shall enjoy hearing about all the escapades and not being part of them..... :booze

Voodoo Chile in Wonderland wrote on May 28^th, 2013 at 8:05am:

Good luck you bastards and bitches, a very good friend here asked me to use the picture of me with Sugar Blue as a header but instead I'm using one that I took thinking about you and the good time I'm gonna miss hanging around with you in Chicago So God Speed to the Rolling Stones and you B&B, enjoy the show and go nuts before and after the show http://www.rocksoff.org/headers/i3-voodoowishesgs.jpg

Voodoo's got touring hair! :spooky ;D

Sweet Virginia is one of the song choices for tonight.

VOTE SV FOR OUR SV!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Voodoo, you crazy fucker!  Your whiskey glass never came through.  I would have pissed on myself...  

LadyJane wrote on May 28^th, 2013 at 11:55am:

Sweet Virginia is one of the song choices for tonight. VOTE SV FOR OUR SV!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You're all in Chicago for a Rocks Off summit and 'Rocks Off' is one of the by request choices!

OK, then - I voted for 'Sweet Virginia'.

Have fun, everyone!

Tonight's special guest is :


http://images37.concordmusicgroup.com/artists/fullsize/taj22.jpg


TAJ MAHAL

Gazza wrote on May 28^th, 2013 at 1:45pm:

Tonight's special guest is : http://images37.concordmusicgroup.com/artists/fullsize/taj22.jpg TAJ MAHAL

Cool. :willya

is it on?

One small problem. The Bar is having trouble with their sound system so.....................the gang is getting RAP MUSIC!!!!!!!!

:Youmakeagrownmancrylikejoey  :stinkypost  :forfucksake


SV's Signs
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a73/LadyJane1/Stones/20130528_172943_resized.jpg

Edith Grove, TomL, Parmeda (standing), Holly aka fizgig from Shidoobee
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a73/LadyJane1/Stones/20130528_164246_resized.jpg

From across the Pond, flairville and straycatuk
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a73/LadyJane1/Stones/2013-05-28174841_resized.png

RAP        someone has to have Stones on their iPhone!??!  
Ah well... good to see those crazy guys from across the pond made it!  Had no doubt about Tom and Pammy

Notice the pins SV made honoring Mary using Fabio's drawing.
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a73/LadyJane1/Stones/e92d6d64-9985-49b4-a186-54176d7d4060.jpg

flairville, SV, straycatuk
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a73/LadyJane1/Stones/2013-05-28171454_resized.png

TomL, parmeda and Poopie aka Mr Parmeda
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a73/LadyJane1/Stones/20130528_185313_resized.jpg


Tom Fucking L with Holly and akissaway
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a73/LadyJane1/Stones/20130528_185154_resized.jpg

Aw...what great pics. Have a great time.

TomL in the Pit with 85.00 grab bag!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LadyJane wrote on May 28^th, 2013 at 8:36pm:

TomL in the Pit with 85.00 grab bag!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lucky fucker!   (Oh what a potty mouth I have)

GRRR!

I missed this for just a fucking week!!!!

Enjoy the show(s) you bastards and bitches :willya :willya

LadyJane wrote on May 28^th, 2013 at 6:19pm:

Notice the pins SV made honoring Mary using Fabio's drawing.

Wow, what a great , cool, love it! Deserves a header

Great pix, looks like a great time.
How was the show?
Wake those fuckers up....

Wake up little Susie
Wake up
Wake up little pussies
Wake up

OK, I'm conscious.

GF & I had a great time last night.
Enjoyed meeting everyone at the summit and had a great show as well.

Packing the bags now and hitting Route 66 for the ride home.
Hope to see more of ya'll down the road!

Edith...make sure you get your kicks.... :willya

Edith Grove wrote on May 29^th, 2013 at 8:56am:

OK, I'm conscious. GF & I had a great time last night. Enjoyed meeting everyone at the summit and had a great show as well. Packing the bags now and hitting Route 66 for the ride home. Hope to see more of ya'll down the road!

Six days on the road?

Pre-party for Friday may be changed due to the crappy music at Arrow on Ogden and a similar crappy attitude by my contact!!!
I can't guarantee all Stones, but I can guarantee it won't be ALL RAP and HIP HOP music.
Will keep you posted.

Happy you all had a great time, sad I couldn't be there.  :booze  :keithpunky

LadyJane wrote on May 29^th, 2013 at 2:30pm:

Pre-party for Friday may be changed due to the crappy music at Arrow on Ogden and a similar crappy attitude by my contact!!! I can't guarantee all Stones, but I can guarantee it won't be ALL RAP and HIP HOP music. Will keep you posted.

Thank you for looking into this. Either way I'm okay.
I have tickets for Friday show.
How does one get any $85 seats, wondering about Monday show and my bank account is concert poor from my Friday night tickets.
I tried the email notification at rs.com but had no luck for Tuesday show.
Thanks Jeff

Pre-party for Friday has been moved!!!

We will now be gathering here:

http://parktavernchicago.com/

I have space reserved for us at 5:15 pm on Friday.

Looks like we'll be riding to and from the show in this:

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a73/LadyJane1/ufc-event-45.jpg

Or this

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8149/7441127042_64bc0084ed_z.jpg

Nanky I do love your sense of humor! lol

Voodoo, thanks for the pics!

Everyone is looking good these days.  

Tom, you seem like a very high Albert Einstein.  Keep up the research!

is sai in custody?

"Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness." - Galatians 5:19.

nankerphelge wrote on May 29^th, 2013 at 5:29pm:

Or this http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8149/7441127042_64bc0084ed_z.jpg

No Nanky, not that one, this one

Joey?

http://www.rocksoff.org/headers/i3-voodoowishesgs.jpg

WOW; seems that TomL's grandaddy has Chinese eyes too :stinkypost, great Sai's grandfather attended the summit but where's TomL (did he take the picture?)

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a73/LadyJane1/Stones/20130528_164246_resized.jpg

Dude's old :kissmyass :willya

LadyJane wrote on May 28^th, 2013 at 6:19pm:

Notice the pins SV made honoring Mary using Fabio's drawing.

Thanks for pointing that out! Nice idea SV!

Everyone looks great, wish I as there too but as you guys continue rock Chicago and party remember to post more details and pics from the Chicago summit! Carry on!

I have just been informed that the red headed fuck face is in the windy city.

eric wrote on May 29^th, 2013 at 6:38pm:

Voodoo, thanks for the pics!!

Thanks, love your new avatar... you rock!!!

Hope you're ok and ready to rock as usual



eric wrote on May 29^th, 2013 at 6:38pm:

Tom, you seem like a very high Albert Einstein.  Keep up the research!

LOLOLOL

Imagine what kind of investigation he is doing!! Genetic Engineering for weed improvement :weed :weed :weed :willya

The TomL theorem:

:booze +  :smoking +  :keithpunky /  :kissmyass =  :pullanolte

LadyJane wrote on May 29^th, 2013 at 3:55pm:

Pre-party for Friday has been moved!!! We will now be gathering here: http://parktavernchicago.com/ I have space reserved for us at 5:15 pm on Friday. Looks like we'll be riding to and from the show in this: http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a73/LadyJane1/ufc-event-45.jpg

I like this place.
So many differents beers, so little time. On my way to the airport within the next hour.  The Chicago rain storms had better stay out of my way.

Rick

Drink responsibly.......and often.

LadyJane wrote on May 29^th, 2013 at 2:30pm:

Pre-party for Friday may be changed due to the crappy music at Arrow on Ogden and a similar crappy attitude by my contact!!! I can't guarantee all Stones, but I can guarantee it won't be ALL RAP and HIP HOP music. Will keep you posted.

WHAT???? Some shithead at some crap downtown bar was giving the CEO of LJ Costmetics SHIT about playing the Stones for the fucking STONES FAN SUMMIT on a night the STONES were playing?

Now I am glad I wasn't there, 'cause I'd totally be in jail. Speaking of hotheads, I hope Pammy isn't in jail...?

:pullanolte

The Board Meeting of LJ Cosmetics was most awesome!

Not sure if we had a quorum, but we had a fuckin' ball!!
I remember doing the Pee Wee Herman tequila dance on the conference table!

Hell, I mighta done the Pee Wee Herman "right-han" special later -- I really don't recall....

We got lucky as fuck. You r correct SS. So nice to see Pam, Rick, Jini, Edith, Tina, the 2 UK nuts. It was Mary that got me in.

An angel helped TomL get into the pit.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b107/jsoxy/null_zpsbf476c52.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b107/jsoxy/null_zpsb68ae0a8.jpg

SweetVirginia wrote on May 30^th, 2013 at 2:21pm:

An angel helped TomL get into the pit. http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b107/jsoxy/null_zpsbf476c52.jpg http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b107/jsoxy/null_zpsb68ae0a8.jpg

That angel gets around. 8-) :willya

Thank You SV. I cried.

When we were at the Navy Pier today, we figured out how Voodoo got home from here:

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b107/jsoxy/85790c86-10b0-4e50-97e3-4f5370c8b1c5_zpsf56d9b3d.jpg

And we saw the site of the legendary LJ Cosmetics meetings at the last big Chicago Summit.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b107/jsoxy/1b60c798-2471-4094-83ca-2ab2f6e9e15a_zps06e4ddd8.jpg

SV and Parmeda looking for Voodoo's nuts.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b107/jsoxy/6775895d-f4c0-43b0-8184-b7a7079287f9_zps80581877.jpg

And one last pic: Madame LJ

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b107/jsoxy/803c5bf7-4f27-4cef-b18e-b9a2d906d05c_zpsf8656b03.jpg

Love seeing the photos..Wish I was there with you gals!!  No need to tell you to have fun..that's a given!!!

There that FF, LOL.

LOL

I really love those pictures, my wife, my daughter and I were laughing a lot with the images adding some captions to them, you made my day (really) now I don’t give a fuck about missing the show ‘cause I arrived there a few days before the shows…

Now bitches, get your Irish-American asses on stage at Buddy Guy’s Legen (hint… go to the show at 17:30, the audience is less than 10 including the staff LOL)

This is when I really enjoy Rocks Off

I LOVE YOU ALL YOU B&B!!!!!

http://www.rocksoff.org/headers/i3-svandparmedainchicago.jpg

http://www.rocksoff.org/headers/i3-ljinchicago.jpg

Will call you around 5:00

You guys are doing a great job of keeping me entertained. Have a great show tonight and keep the pics and videos coming! Love living vicariously thru RO, so party on!
:keithpunky

Looking good ladies. :paristhong

FYI I am hearing CLUB SHOW from a ticket vendor for Saturday night in Chicago! Keep your eyes and ears open!

I'm sure that will happen since both LJ and I fly out tomorrow...... >:(

Maybe Parmeda will go.

Hookers on the Navy Pier yesterday.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b107/jsoxy/NavyPier_zps4be98b21.jpg

Bitch wrote on May 31^st, 2013 at 9:39am:

FYI I am hearing CLUB SHOW from a ticket vendor for Saturday night in Chicago! Keep your eyes and ears open!

With a show tonight, that would make 2 nights in a row. Unlikely.

Looks like a good time to me. Have fun!

This is gonna be the show.

Fryday in Chicago.

I bet you get Buddy Guy and a lil' extra Mick Taylor tonight too!

Shine a Light will be played.

And we expect some pics soon!

UPDATE - just got off the phone with LJ and SV -- gigglin' like a couple of school girls!  They are having no fun whatsoever....

"  I am hearing CLUB SHOW from a ticket vendor for Saturday night in Chicago! Keep your eyes and ears open! "



WHAT ..... ?!    :


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nankerphelge wrote on May 31^st, 2013 at 1:25pm:

This is gonna be the show. Fryday in Chicago. I bet you get Buddy Guy and a lil' extra Mick Taylor tonight too! Shine a Light will be played. And we expect some pics soon! UPDATE - just got off the phone with LJ and SV -- gigglin' like a couple of school girls!  They are having no fun whatsoever....

They'll get Sheryl Crow and like it! :willya

Been hearing Buddy Guys name thrown around.

Voodoo is still here in Chicago!!!


http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b107/jsoxy/null_zpsecae538f.jpg

LJ found Tom L

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b107/jsoxy/null_zps6c27d312.jpg

Now we're talkin'!!!

Does it say "Stingray fuck" on the truck in the background?

Have fun tonite one and all...

I am heading off to work now...
gonna be thinking of all you lucky effers
all night long!!!

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e329/crossfire1/Stones/Stones-Chicago-Skyline_zpsace344c4.jpg

Thanks, PA

Ok - so I got Buddy wrong.
Sheryl ain't so bad, considering the other guests they have pulled.
The teaser said she is a Honky Tonk Woman, but they have played HTW later in the show, and the guests have been earlier.  
Dead FLowers?!!!!
Far Away Eyes????

You really should be here, Nanky.

Tell me about it.

Left work early...couldn't concentrate. :wtf3

Got home, drank up all the white wine that was left, then molested all the refirgerators for any left over beer.  :booze

Found a Coors Lite from 1992, and some Schlitz.  
Got all messed up :smoking and busted out the accoustic.

Fucking hell I wish I was in Chicago....

" Left work early...couldn't concentrate.
Got home, drank up all the white wine that was left, then molested all the refirgerators for any left over beer...................... Found a Coors Lite from 1992, and some Schlitz.  
Got all messed up :smoking and busted out the accoustic. "


This makes Joey laugh like Hell . Fine Postin' INDEED !!!! :)

I wanted to be in Chicago, Joey.
I belong in Chicago.
The Stones just sound great there.

And look at the pictures.
Look at them!!
Howe much fun are they having?!!

Oh well.
The missus is almost home with more hooch, and I got clean socks so....

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b107/jsoxy/null_zps38156c8c.jpg

Oh, and Nanky and Joey: one of your C-10 brothers is here.

Pics to follow.

Maxmeister
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b107/jsoxy/null_zpsd1a4861e.jpg

Awesome -- I know he will represent the C10 well!

You fuckers having any fun at all??!!

I think so Nanky, called LadyJane and no answer so left a voice message, then called Parmeda and we had a brief conversation as the connection was terrible, now I'm gonna call SweetVirginia to say the B&B fuck you  :willya

BTW... I want one of those cool "Our Rocks Off Baby" pin!!!

Called SweetVirginia too with success, I did it to wish all the bastards and bitches there the best, enjoy the show and hope to meet everyone pretty soon, my intention was to have someone putting the speaker and then shout out load "ROCKS OFF RULES YOU BASTARDS!!!" but there's a lot of noise, anyway the best to you all... and yes, Rocks Off rules you bastards

:willya :willya :willya :booze :booze :booze :booze :booze :booze :booze :booze :booze :booze :booze :booze :booze :booze :booze :booze :weed :weed :weed :weed :weed :weed :weed :weed :weed :keithpunky :keithpunky :keithpunky :keithpunky :keithpunky :keithpunky :keithpunky :keithpunky :keithpunky :keithpunky :keithpunky :keithpunky :keithpunky :smoking :smoking :smoking :smoking :smoking :smoking :smoking :smoking :smoking :smoking :pullanolte :pullanolte :pullanolte :pullanolte :pullanolte :pullanolte :pullanolte :pullanolte :pullanolte :kissmyass :kissmyass :kissmyass :kissmyass :kissmyass :kissmyass :kissmyass :kissmyass :paristhong :paristhong :paristhong :paristhong :paristhong :paristhong :paristhong :paristhong :paristhong :paristhong :paristhong :paristhong :paristhong :paristhong :paristhong :paristhong :paristhong :paristhong :paristhong :paristhong :willya :willya :willya :willya :willya :willya :willya

Voo, when I see you in NY I will have a Mary pin for you.

Tonight she will be all over United Arena, but mostly sitting on Keef's amp giving us all the finger.

ROCKS OFF VOODOO Chile

SweetVirginia wrote on May 31^st, 2013 at 7:00pm:

Voo, when I see you in NY I will have a Mary pin for you. Tonight she will be all over United Arena, but mostly sitting on Keef's amp giving us all the finger.

I want a GTRM pin too please!

SweetVirginia wrote on May 31^st, 2013 at 2:24pm:

Voodoo is still here in Chicago!!! http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b107/jsoxy/null_zpsecae538f.jpg

Well, cheaper than when I saw them @ The Madison Square Garden in 2002 and with the same results: the next day I didn't remember a thing of the show so why pay, better sleep on a fence for free

Set List
1- Get Off Of My Cloud
2 - Paint it Black
3 - Gimme Shelter
4 - Shine a Light
5 - Emotional Rescue
6 - All Down the Line / Sheryl Crow

WOW All Down the Line with Sheryl! sounds cool and shine a light for Mary

8 - Doom and Gloom
9 - One More Shot
10 - Honky Tonk Women


7. may be IORR?

Corrected Setlist

1- Get Off Of My Cloud
2 - IORR
3 - Paint it Black
4 - Gimme Shelter
5 - Shine a Light
6 - Emotional Rescue
7 - All Down the Line /Sheryl Crow
8 - Can´t You Hear me Knocking / Mick Taylor
9 - Doom and Gloom
10 - One More Shot
11- Honky Tonk Women
Happy Birthday Ronnie and Charlie
12 - You Got the Siver - Keith
13 - Happy
14 - Midnight Rambler / Mick Taylor
15 - Miss You
16 - Start me Up
17 -  Tumbling Dice
18 - Brown Sugar
19 - Sympathy for the Devil
ENCORE
20 - You Can´t Always Get What You Want
21 - Jumping Jack Flash
22 - Satisfaction com Mick Taylor

Chicago is done.

....and so am I!  

My final show of this tour was tonight...and it ended exactly the way it started on Opening Night:  in the nosebleeds.  The $85 got me far and away in section 308 and my upgrade method that I've been using on all my shows did me nothing tonight.  I spoke to 7 ushers, and all said no to an upgrade.  Huge fat No's from everyone.   Apparently, this show was sold out and there were no seats to upgrade to.  And specifically, they were apparently given SPECIFIC orders not to upgrade any person from the $85 group.  So that was that.

"Miss You" was surprisingly VERY well received.  Mick went a little extra on the "woo woo" sing a long in the middle...giving us about 4 or 5 run throughs of that part.  Mick really seemed to be in a VERY good mood.  Even giving us a little bit more of Sinatra's "My Kind of Town" after a song. The crowd ate it up.  It really felt like a rowdy audience tonight; we were totally with them.  There was an almost rumble brewing by the time Taylor was wrapping up his solo on CYHMK.  By the time we got to the very end, the audience seemed as if they were going to burst.  When the final note was played...an eruption.  The audience knew EXACTLY how special this was and it was like we all let out a big sigh of relief that we finally got this.  We were hoping this would happen...and thank goodness: it did.  High fives and hugs were given everywhere next to me as people in the crowd were in awe of what they witnessed.  "I never thought I'd EVER see that in my life!!" I heard one person say.  "Midnight Rambler" was very loose and the band deviated slightly in the middle with some interesting changes.  Mick took his time (longer than usual) doing the "mmm hmmms" and the "OW!" back and forth with the crowd.  He seemed like he was genuinely enjoying himself.  In fact, tonight was no different than any night where Mick really seems to be finding new moments to enjoy in each of the songs.  He's either adding a specific vocal part or focusing more on certain lines, but his concentration on singing on this tour has had such a HUGE, wonderful impact on the show.  

During the band intros, Mick mentioned that it was almost Charlie's birthday and the next thing we know...Chuck plays a few chords on the keyboard and we're all singing "Happy Birthday" to Charlie.  Like the whole song.  Keith comes out and joins in on the sing a long.  About 10K singing to Charlie...it was such a great moment.  

Here is my video of "CYHMK" shot from the screen:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKJn9RtBuMQ

Incredible video, that was simply magical.

Justin....I didn't know you were here.

We would have loved to meet you.

Would have loved to have met you, SV!  it was a last minute thing..I didn't even know I'd be there tonight... Let's hope they come back so we can definitely meet....until then, now just a few hours of sleep before I fly back tomorrow!

SweetVirginia wrote on May 31^st, 2013 at 2:24pm:

LJ found Tom L http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b107/jsoxy/null_zps6c27d312.jpg

SOMEONE looks hungover!!! xoxoxxoxoxo

Justin wrote on Jun 1^st, 2013 at 1:38am:

....and so am I!   My final show of this tour was tonight...and it ended exactly the way it started on Opening Night:  in the nosebleeds.  The $85 got me far and away in section 308 and my upgrade method that I've been using on all my shows did me nothing tonight.  I spoke to 7 ushers, and all said no to an upgrade.  Huge fat No's from everyone.   Apparently, this show was sold out and there were no seats to upgrade to.  And specifically, they were apparently given SPECIFIC orders not to upgrade any person from the $85 group.  So that was that. "Miss You" was surprisingly VERY well received.  Mick went a little extra on the "woo woo" sing a long in the middle...giving us about 4 or 5 run throughs of that part.  Mick really seemed to be in a VERY good mood.  Even giving us a little bit more of Sinatra's "My Kind of Town" after a song. The crowd ate it up.  It really felt like a rowdy audience tonight; we were totally with them.  There was an almost rumble brewing by the time Taylor was wrapping up his solo on CYHMK.  By the time we got to the very end, the audience seemed as if they were going to burst.  When the final note was played...an eruption.  The audience knew EXACTLY how special this was and it was like we all let out a big sigh of relief that we finally got this.  We were hoping this would happen...and thank goodness: it did.  High fives and hugs were given everywhere next to me as people in the crowd were in awe of what they witnessed.  "I never thought I'd EVER see that in my life!!" I heard one person say.  "Midnight Rambler" was very loose and the band deviated slightly in the middle with some interesting changes.  Mick took his time (longer than usual) doing the "mmm hmmms" and the "OW!" back and forth with the crowd.  He seemed like he was genuinely enjoying himself.  In fact, tonight was no different than any night where Mick really seems to be finding new moments to enjoy in each of the songs.  He's either adding a specific vocal part or focusing more on certain lines, but his concentration on singing on this tour has had such a HUGE, wonderful impact on the show.   During the band intros, Mick mentioned that it was almost Charlie's birthday and the next thing we know...Chuck plays a few chords on the keyboard and we're all singing "Happy Birthday" to Charlie.  Like the whole song.  Keith comes out and joins in on the sing a long.  About 10K singing to Charlie...it was such a great moment.   Here is my video of "CYHMK" shot from the screen: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKJn9RtBuMQ

Justin, thanks from all of us who couldn't make any of the shows for one reason or the other.  You really helped bring them alive for us.   :smilestu

Bravo for Happy Birthday to Charlie.
What a neat moment -- sorry I missed THAT!
:Youmakeagrownmancrylikejoey

The setlist is pretty - called Shine a Light + extra Taylor!
What a treat.
:areyoufuckingserious

Sheryl on ADTL is a nice touch.  They give her appropriate songs! :kissmyass

Very envious of our crew!!

" Here is my video of "CYHMK" shot from the screen:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKJn9RtBuMQ


<  ---------------   I would like to nuzzle you .

Thanks Justin for the videos, we get a little bit of the concert ourselves, thanks for bringing this to us, I was just wondering the video freezes when Mick is to start his solo, the audio is there, I was just wondering what happened? how can you get a audio but no video? did the monitor screen freeze for the concert?

'tws a great show, plenty of energy, guitar players were sober, band seemed happy.  My voice is gone.  I beseeched god often.  Pissed and drank during the Gloom and Moof interlude.

What band they are.  Remarkable fitness.  Jagger just going all out to put on a world class show.

I saw some guy who looked like Telecaster, and went up to him like I was going to shake his hand, then elbowed him right in the thorax.  Right in the goddam thorax.  He dropped like a can of tuna fish.

Wish I had met some of yinz, but I busted into town late and had to hustle to find a party.  I'm getting liquored up today, if anyone is in downtown Chicago and wants to bash, send me an email here and please include contact info and your ethnicity.

GOOD MORNING CHICAGO!!!!

Raise your hand if your head hurts!!!

Well it was my pleasure everybody!  I had a lot of fun doing it and I'm so happy that others got to come along for the ride!

Thanks for the header check!!  That is such a wonderful gesture!

My original video of CYHMK had a weird freezing issue so I've deleted and replaced it with a re-upload, free from freezing.  If you could replace it in the header--that'd be swell!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JEtn_gjLME

Damn, my AT&T internet is slow today.

Justin wrote on Jun 1^st, 2013 at 12:43pm:

Well it was my pleasure everybody!  I had a lot of fun doing it and I'm so happy that others got to come along for the ride! Thanks for the header check!!  That is such a wonderful gesture! My original video of CYHMK had a weird freezing issue so I've deleted and replaced it with a re-upload, free from freezing.  If you could replace it in the header--that'd be swell! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JEtn_gjLME

Justin Thank You So Much!!!!!

Justin, thanks for sharing this video with us!

MT. What else needs to be said? The man's a boss and he knows it.

One other thing... many have rightfully talked smack about the quality of the video productions that the Stones have "officially" released on this tour... but whoever put that video together (in real time) did a great job. Nice camera angles and panning on cue.

MT was more subdued than in L.A., but still tasty!

Wait a second.
Moonie was there and did not connect with the group?

That's on your permanent record dude.

nankerphelge wrote on Jun 1^st, 2013 at 4:39pm:

Wait a second. Moonie was there and did not connect with the group? That's on your permanent record dude.

If a moof pisses in the woods and nobody hears it. Does it count? :wtf2

I know!  I didn't know I could do it until last minute.  I went to that goddam bar on Ogden, which is where I decked Telecaster, or someone who I thought looked like him, but saw no one from RO.   I love my RO friends.  And I fucking love the Rolling Stones.

Great show!  They should ditch the Taylor moof-fest on the backsnot of CYHMK.  And Sheryl Crow can go.  But that is nitmoofing.  Our band is fucking good, and playing like they care, and I love them.

What if two best mates came all the way from England to see the Stones in Chicago.
And what if they paid a king's ransom to StubHub so they could be in the pit on Friday night?
(For which Gazza called them "daft bastards".)

And what if they had a rock chick friend in the perfect spot to capture their amazing night on film? (Only because my spotter LJ found them in the crowd.)

Here are Strange Stray Cat UK and Flairville rocking out.

Voodoo, this might be header material. They are 30,000 feet over the Atlantic Ocean right now, but they would love to see themselves on the header.....

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b107/jsoxy/Ben-David-5_zpsc26012f5.jpg

sirmoonie wrote on Jun 1^st, 2013 at 6:32pm:

I went to that goddam bar on Ogden, which is where I decked Telecaster, or someone who I thought looked like him

moonie boom ba yay!

SweetVirginia wrote on Jun 1^st, 2013 at 7:18pm:

What if two best mates came all the way from England to see the Stones in Chicago. And what if they paid a king's ransom to StubHub so they could be in the pit on Friday night? (For which Gazza called them "daft bastards".) And what if they had a rock chick friend in the perfect spot to capture their amazing night on film? (Only because my spotter LJ found them in the crowd.) Here are Strange Stray Cat UK and Flairville rocking out. Voodoo, this might be header material. They are 30,000 feet over the Atlantic Ocean right now, but they would love to see themselves on the header..... http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b107/jsoxy/Ben-David-5_zpsc26012f5.jpg

that is bad assed...

Howe perfect is that!

Kudos to Lady Jane.
Thank you for arranging the Rocks off meeting, it was great to meet some die hard Stones fans like myself.
What a show.
Can you say "Get your Ya Ya's out"? They sounded that good.

I took a very good friend who had never seen the Stones and he has a college degree in music.

He said he was so blown away that by the 5th song he had his moneys worth.

Hi to Sweet Virginia and Parmeda and the other folks who were there.
Sweet Virginia how do I get a copy of that Mick pic that you posted here, I would love to make a copy.  8-)

Please see my post under: Ladies and Gentleman the Rolling Stones.

Hey, MM2, so nice to meet you. Message me and we'll get some pics to you.

And speaking of pics---

Finally getting through some pics from Friday night.

We had a small meeting of the ROCC. These two particularly look like trouble, don't they? LJ and Parmeda:
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b107/jsoxy/Rolling%20Stones%20%20Chicago%205-31-13/StonesChicago5-31-13-1_zpsd25bf58a.jpg

And we got to meet Monkeyman 2:
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b107/jsoxy/Rolling%20Stones%20%20Chicago%205-31-13/StonesChicago5-31-13-3_zps0917650a.jpg

And Maxmeister made it a multi-generational night. His niece has killer eyes, no?
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b107/jsoxy/Rolling%20Stones%20%20Chicago%205-31-13/StonesChicago5-31-13-2_zpseaece56c.jpg

I'm uploading from my iPad on a wobbly train, so these are not in chronological show order.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b107/jsoxy/Rolling%20Stones%20%20Chicago%205-31-13/StonesChicago5-31-13-69_zps56f962b3.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b107/jsoxy/Rolling%20Stones%20%20Chicago%205-31-13/StonesChicago5-31-13-68_zps6be3a9d9.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b107/jsoxy/Rolling%20Stones%20%20Chicago%205-31-13/StonesChicago5-31-13-65_zps947c0b2e.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b107/jsoxy/Rolling%20Stones%20%20Chicago%205-31-13/StonesChicago5-31-13-53_zps4fe1c692.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b107/jsoxy/Rolling%20Stones%20%20Chicago%205-31-13/StonesChicago5-31-13-100_zps76e91c30.jpg

This was a bit of a WTF moment. Never seen Mick being so nice to Ronnie and Keef onstage. The were like kids.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b107/jsoxy/Rolling%20Stones%20%20Chicago%205-31-13/StonesChicago5-31-13-77_zpsc1ffe9e4.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b107/jsoxy/Rolling%20Stones%20%20Chicago%205-31-13/StonesChicago5-31-13-75_zpsd714ebd8.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b107/jsoxy/Rolling%20Stones%20%20Chicago%205-31-13/StonesChicago5-31-13-71_zps6b8646d0.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b107/jsoxy/Rolling%20Stones%20%20Chicago%205-31-13/StonesChicago5-31-13-97_zpsec0068eb.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b107/jsoxy/Rolling%20Stones%20%20Chicago%205-31-13/StonesChicago5-31-13-94_zpsc5171398.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b107/jsoxy/Rolling%20Stones%20%20Chicago%205-31-13/StonesChicago5-31-13-91_zps6ba33a91.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b107/jsoxy/Rolling%20Stones%20%20Chicago%205-31-13/StonesChicago5-31-13-50_zps8d9eb847.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b107/jsoxy/Rolling%20Stones%20%20Chicago%205-31-13/StonesChicago5-31-13-42_zps9d249f1a.jpg

VERY nice SV! Excellent!

I love these guys and never get tired of looking at new pics. So exciting!!!

SweetVirginia wrote on Jun 1^st, 2013 at 7:18pm:

What if two best mates came all the way from England to see the Stones in Chicago. And what if they paid a king's ransom to StubHub so they could be in the pit on Friday night? (For which Gazza called them "daft bastards".) And what if they had a rock chick friend in the perfect spot to capture their amazing night on film? (Only because my spotter LJ found them in the crowd.) Here are Strange Stray Cat UK and Flairville rocking out. Voodoo, this might be header material. They are 30,000 feet over the Atlantic Ocean right now, but they would love to see themselves on the header..... http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b107/jsoxy/Ben-David-5_zpsc26012f5.jpg

LOL someone is watching Mick's ass in stare  :charlieperv

Today's Charlie birthday so let's use this header tonight for tomorrow


BTW... great pictures SV!!! thanks a lot

Beautiful pics SV! RO has defintely reaped the rewards of your passion and talent as a photographer.

Went to bed at 9:30 last night after arriving home exhausted. Chicago never disappoints. It's a GREAT city; a Stones town. They always deliver in Chicago and Friday night was no exception. I'm not one to dissect a concert song for song. All I can say overall is that NOTHING could prepare me for the Band on this Tour. NOTHING. I saw the PPV show. I've read all the reviews. But until I sat in the Arena and saw it for myself, I couldn't comprehend just how GOOD this Band is. Keith has definitely kicked it up a few notches. His playing since I last saw them in 2006 is markedly improved. Ronnie as well. Charlie always delivers and what can one say about Mick Jagger??? The showman/shaman was on fire in Chicago. No one does it better than Mick. And Friday night he actually seemed to be enjoying himself, actually happy to be with the boys. One highlight for me was when Mick mentioned Ronnie's Birthday. Next thing we know all four are huddled together doing some type of dance as the crowd sang "Happy Birthday" to Mssrs. Wood and Watts.

The setlist was perfect for me. No complaints; well I did sit through Miss U and One More Shot but overall it was A+. Gimme Shelter is LISA'S SONG. It was one of the best versions of my favorite Stones song. SAL was a special moment that I'll address later. I was disappointed to hear Sheryl  Crowe was the guest, but she did well with ADTL. Loved hearing ER for the first time ever!! When we heard the opening chords of CYHMK, SV and I jumped in the air, screamed and hugged each other like lunatics. Seeing Mick Taylor on stage with the Band is sublime. His return for Rambler was equally awe inspiring. When Mick T takes the stage, I noticed Ronnie and Keith are smiling alot yet very focused. The comraderie is so nice to see. And at one point during MR, Watts was doubled over in laughter!!! WTF???

So happy Keith did YGTS. He sings that one from his heart and belts out the lyrics. The choir is a beautiful addition to YCAGWYW. I've done enough setlist threads on RO to know what song was coming and when. And while it's easy for us to sit at our PC's and bemoan the warhorses, they are simply amazing when you get to see them live. I'm telling you boys and girls, it's worth the price of admission to see these guys. They are that good.

Onto Shine a Light. After Mary's death, her Mother searched for her custom made Keith bracelet (Betty refers to it as "those ugly handcuffs"). It was Mary's prized possesion and her Mom wanted to bury her wearing it. Well, Betty didn't find it in time. I told her it had to be there somewhere and sure enough Betty found it. A package arrived for me on my birthday and inside was the bracelet. Betty actually called me as I was opening the box! She said Mary would want me to have it. After expressing my gratitude, I told Betty I'd take it with me to the show. When SAL was announced as the winner of the fan choice vote, SV and I just looked at each other and the tears immediately started to flow. We knew. We knew Mary was with us. I reached in my purse and pulled out the bracelet and held it in the air for the duration of the song with tears pouring down my face. I kept looking to the heavens and at one point I felt Mary. I knew that she was okay; in a better place and at peace.

Speaking of tears, YES I CRIED. I cried when I went through the turnstile. I cried when the band took the stage. I cried during SAL. I consoled SV as SHE cried during YCAGWYW and I cried watching the video during JJF. A montage of clips of fans throughout the years. I saw myself in those faces. I realized that here I was, 38 years after my first show in 1975, at another Stones show without a care in the world. No worries. No stress. Just me, my Band and some very special friends. There is no price tag for that feeling. It's a blessing.

Sweet Virginia is a great partner in crime. Parmeda is a dear friend who I only get to see once every few years. I miss both of you already. Always great to see all RO'ers; but Martha and Maxmeister are extra special. Our time together was short but I know I'll see Martha again and Maxmeister and SV will be at the DC show to continue the fun. Great to meet monkeyman2, straycatuk and flairville. It used to feel strange but now I love to hear someone walk into a bar and ask "Is Lady Jane here?" Yep. Here I am.

I had voicemails from Voodoo and Moonie that I didn't even know about until I got to the airport yesterday. Sorry to have missed your calls, but once I got to the bar, I was not concentrating on my "granny phone".

So glad I've got a ticket for DC. Not ready for this to end yet!!!

One love!!!

sl you have to say FF.  :wtf3

The End

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Bravo!

Awesome pictures.

Makes me so happy to see them all having fun!

LadyJane wrote on Jun 2^nd, 2013 at 9:08am:

Beautiful pics SV! RO has defintely reaped the rewards of your passion and talent as a photographer. Went to bed at 9:30 last night after arriving home exhausted. Chicago never disappoints. It's a GREAT city; a Stones town. They always deliver in Chicago and Friday night was no exception. I'm not one to dissect a concert song for song. All I can say overall is that NOTHING could prepare me for the Band on this Tour. NOTHING. I saw the PPV show. I've read all the reviews. But until I sat in the Arena and saw it for myself, I couldn't comprehend just how GOOD this Band is. Keith has definitely kicked it up a few notches. His playing since I last saw them in 2006 is markedly improved. Ronnie as well. Charlie always delivers and what can one say about Mick Jagger??? The showman/shaman was on fire in Chicago. No one does it better than Mick. And Friday night he actually seemed to be enjoying himself, actually happy to be with the boys. One highlight for me was when Mick mentioned Ronnie's Birthday. Next thing we know all four are huddled together doing some type of dance as the crowd sang "Happy Birthday" to Mssrs. Wood and Watts. The setlist was perfect for me. No complaints; well I did sit through Miss U and One More Shot but overall it was A+. Gimme Shelter is LISA'S SONG. It was one of the best versions of my favorite Stones song. SAL was a special moment that I'll address later. I was disappointed to hear Sheryl  Crowe was the guest, but she did well with ADTL. Loved hearing ER for the first time ever!! When we heard the opening chords of CYHMK, SV and I jumped in the air, screamed and hugged each other like lunatics. Seeing Mick Taylor on stage with the Band is sublime. His return for Rambler was equally awe inspiring. When Mick T takes the stage, I noticed Ronnie and Keith are smiling alot yet very focused. The comraderie is so nice to see. And at one point during MR, Watts was doubled over in laughter!!! WTF??? So happy Keith did YGTS. He sings that one from his heart and belts out the lyrics. The choir is a beautiful addition to YCAGWYW. I've done enough setlist threads on RO to know what song was coming and when. And while it's easy for us to sit at our PC's and bemoan the warhorses, they are simply amazing when you get to see them live. I'm telling you boys and girls, it's worth the price of admission to see these guys. They are that good. Onto Shine a Light. After Mary's death, her Mother searched for her custom made Keith bracelet (Betty refers to it as "those ugly handcuffs"). It was Mary's prized possesion and her Mom wanted to bury her wearing it. Well, Betty didn't find it in time. I told her it had to be there somewhere and sure enough Betty found it. A package arrived for me on my birthday and inside was the bracelet. Betty actually called me as I was opening the box! She said Mary would want me to have it. After expressing my gratitude, I told Betty I'd take it with me to the show. When SAL was announced as the winner of the fan choice vote, SV and I just looked at each other and the tears immediately started to flow. We knew. We knew Mary was with us. I reached in my purse and pulled out the bracelet and held it in the air for the duration of the song with tears pouring down my face. I kept looking to the heavens and at one point I felt Mary. I knew that she was okay; in a better place and at peace. Speaking of tears, YES I CRIED. I cried when I went through the turnstile. I cried when the band took the stage. I cried during SAL. I consoled SV as SHE cried during YCAGWYW and I cried watching the video during JJF. A montage of clips of fans throughout the years. I saw myself in those faces. I realized that here I was, 38 years after my first show in 1975, at another Stones show without a care in the world. No worries. No stress. Just me, my Band and some very special friends. There is no price tag for that feeling. It's a blessing. Sweet Virginia is a great partner in crime. Parmeda is a dear friend who I only get to see once every few years. I miss both of you already. Always great to see all RO'ers; but Martha and Maxmeister are extra special. Our time together was short but I know I'll see Martha again and Maxmeister and SV will be at the DC show to continue the fun. Great to meet monkeyman2, straycatuk and flairville. It used to feel strange but now I love to hear someone walk into a bar and ask "Is Lady Jane here?" Yep. Here I am. I had voicemails from Voodoo and Moonie that I didn't even know about until I got to the airport yesterday. Sorry to have missed your calls, but once I got to the bar, I was not concentrating on my "granny phone". So glad I've got a ticket for DC. Not ready for this to end yet!!! One love!!!

Beautiful story, thank you for sharing.  :smilemick

Thanks to all for the reviews, pictures, videos and making us all feel like we were there.  Sounds like the boys are continuing to amaze.  I saw them back in Joisey and Brooklyn last year and thought they were at top of their game and it looks like they are taking it to another level.  May have to take a hard look at the rest of the shows this go round.

Cheryl is ' eyeing ' Mick's Todger  :



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and this is their conversation

http://www.rocksoff.org/headers/i3-StonesChicago5-31-13-53_zps4fe1c692.jpg

Mick's women have come to his defense decrying Keith's book-sales tactics......

FUNNY !!!!!  :)



" and this is their conversation  "


http://www.rocksoff.org/headers/i3-StonesChicago5-31-13-53_zps4fe1c692.jpg


Voo  ................. you make Joey laugh like HELL !!!!  :


I bet Mick is banging Cheryl right NOW with his massive " Hog !!!  "   ... !!!!!!

Great pics SV. Glad you guys had a good time in Chicago.

scope wrote on Jun 2^nd, 2013 at 5:47pm:

May have to take a hard look at the rest of the shows this go round.

Come to DC!!!!
Come to DC!!!!
Come to DC!!!!

Thanks to FedStones and of course to those who uploaded them

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4U5QdDfO68
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRQFW79tlWs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Clmk7IcBjI

LadyJane wrote on Jun 2^nd, 2013 at 9:08am:

Beautiful pics SV! RO has defintely reaped the rewards of your passion and talent as a photographer. Went to bed at 9:30 last night after arriving home exhausted. Chicago never disappoints. It's a GREAT city; a Stones town. They always deliver in Chicago and Friday night was no exception. I'm not one to dissect a concert song for song. All I can say overall is that NOTHING could prepare me for the Band on this Tour. NOTHING. I saw the PPV show. I've read all the reviews. But until I sat in the Arena and saw it for myself, I couldn't comprehend just how GOOD this Band is. Keith has definitely kicked it up a few notches. His playing since I last saw them in 2006 is markedly improved. Ronnie as well. Charlie always delivers and what can one say about Mick Jagger??? The showman/shaman was on fire in Chicago. No one does it better than Mick. And Friday night he actually seemed to be enjoying himself, actually happy to be with the boys. One highlight for me was when Mick mentioned Ronnie's Birthday. Next thing we know all four are huddled together doing some type of dance as the crowd sang "Happy Birthday" to Mssrs. Wood and Watts. The setlist was perfect for me. No complaints; well I did sit through Miss U and One More Shot but overall it was A+. Gimme Shelter is LISA'S SONG. It was one of the best versions of my favorite Stones song. SAL was a special moment that I'll address later. I was disappointed to hear Sheryl  Crowe was the guest, but she did well with ADTL. Loved hearing ER for the first time ever!! When we heard the opening chords of CYHMK, SV and I jumped in the air, screamed and hugged each other like lunatics. Seeing Mick Taylor on stage with the Band is sublime. His return for Rambler was equally awe inspiring. When Mick T takes the stage, I noticed Ronnie and Keith are smiling alot yet very focused. The comraderie is so nice to see. And at one point during MR, Watts was doubled over in laughter!!! WTF??? So happy Keith did YGTS. He sings that one from his heart and belts out the lyrics. The choir is a beautiful addition to YCAGWYW. I've done enough setlist threads on RO to know what song was coming and when. And while it's easy for us to sit at our PC's and bemoan the warhorses, they are simply amazing when you get to see them live. I'm telling you boys and girls, it's worth the price of admission to see these guys. They are that good. Onto Shine a Light. After Mary's death, her Mother searched for her custom made Keith bracelet (Betty refers to it as "those ugly handcuffs"). It was Mary's prized possesion and her Mom wanted to bury her wearing it. Well, Betty didn't find it in time. I told her it had to be there somewhere and sure enough Betty found it. A package arrived for me on my birthday and inside was the bracelet. Betty actually called me as I was opening the box! She said Mary would want me to have it. After expressing my gratitude, I told Betty I'd take it with me to the show. When SAL was announced as the winner of the fan choice vote, SV and I just looked at each other and the tears immediately started to flow. We knew. We knew Mary was with us. I reached in my purse and pulled out the bracelet and held it in the air for the duration of the song with tears pouring down my face. I kept looking to the heavens and at one point I felt Mary. I knew that she was okay; in a better place and at peace. Speaking of tears, YES I CRIED. I cried when I went through the turnstile. I cried when the band took the stage. I cried during SAL. I consoled SV as SHE cried during YCAGWYW and I cried watching the video during JJF. A montage of clips of fans throughout the years. I saw myself in those faces. I realized that here I was, 38 years after my first show in 1975, at another Stones show without a care in the world. No worries. No stress. Just me, my Band and some very special friends. There is no price tag for that feeling. It's a blessing. Sweet Virginia is a great partner in crime. Parmeda is a dear friend who I only get to see once every few years. I miss both of you already. Always great to see all RO'ers; but Martha and Maxmeister are extra special. Our time together was short but I know I'll see Martha again and Maxmeister and SV will be at the DC show to continue the fun. Great to meet monkeyman2, straycatuk and flairville. It used to feel strange but now I love to hear someone walk into a bar and ask "Is Lady Jane here?" Yep. Here I am. I had voicemails from Voodoo and Moonie that I didn't even know about until I got to the airport yesterday. Sorry to have missed your calls, but once I got to the bar, I was not concentrating on my "granny phone". So glad I've got a ticket for DC. Not ready for this to end yet!!! One love!!!

Great review LJ, I couldn't agree more.  I think YGTS was the highlight for me.

Ladies and Gentleman – The Greatest Rock n Roll Band in the World.
First of all let me state my bias, I believe all authors should state their bias up front. So I am a huge Stones fan, they are my “band”.  Stones  and not the Beatles. That said:

I hate the high ticket prices and leading up to Friday nights show I was lamenting how much I had to pay to get a good seat – they sure better be good.  “they must only be in it for the money…” "same old songs"

Well the show was amazing, there is and never will be a band anywhere close to this good. I am a huge Keef fan, but realize that Mick is the guy that puts this band way way over the top. Imagine this band playing these same songs with a lead singer just standing up there singing. Hello? Mick sells the whole show with the greatest of musicians behind him. I mean Charlie boom boom Watts on drums and Ronnie playing great. But kudos to Mick.

I remember watching American Idol with my ex wife (she pleaded with me to watch it, so I did) and the judges telling the singers not to move around too much because then they couldn’t sing as well when out of breath. These are f… 20 yr old kids told to take it easy for 1 or 2 songs!!!
Old bums rush Jagger here f… runs for over 2 hours and sings amazing.

So some very astute business people just convinced the Stones and rightly so that they are that much better than everyone else and why are they undercharging for their services. Now they may have overestimated the market by a little bit, but the United Center was sold out on Friday night. We Stones fans have been fortunate all these years that we have been underpaying for the Greatest Rock n Roll Band in the World and now they are getting the money that all free market entertainers and sports people earn and deserve.
It seems that by paying so much for a ticket makes sure that the Stones play to their potential.  If this is the price for this level of performance then it’s well worth it. Chicago was a 2 and ½ hour show!! By guys turning 70 this year.

I can hardly wait to dig into the retirement account again to see them one more time .. cause I sure hope it’s not “The Last Time”.

LadyJane wrote on Jun 2^nd, 2013 at 9:08am:

Beautiful pics SV! RO has defintely reaped the rewards of your passion and talent as a photographer. Went to bed at 9:30 last night after arriving home exhausted. Chicago never disappoints. It's a GREAT city; a Stones town. They always deliver in Chicago and Friday night was no exception. I'm not one to dissect a concert song for song. All I can say overall is that NOTHING could prepare me for the Band on this Tour. NOTHING. I saw the PPV show. I've read all the reviews. But until I sat in the Arena and saw it for myself, I couldn't comprehend just how GOOD this Band is. Keith has definitely kicked it up a few notches. His playing since I last saw them in 2006 is markedly improved. Ronnie as well. Charlie always delivers and what can one say about Mick Jagger??? The showman/shaman was on fire in Chicago. No one does it better than Mick. And Friday night he actually seemed to be enjoying himself, actually happy to be with the boys. One highlight for me was when Mick mentioned Ronnie's Birthday. Next thing we know all four are huddled together doing some type of dance as the crowd sang "Happy Birthday" to Mssrs. Wood and Watts. The setlist was perfect for me. No complaints; well I did sit through Miss U and One More Shot but overall it was A+. Gimme Shelter is LISA'S SONG. It was one of the best versions of my favorite Stones song. SAL was a special moment that I'll address later. I was disappointed to hear Sheryl  Crowe was the guest, but she did well with ADTL. Loved hearing ER for the first time ever!! When we heard the opening chords of CYHMK, SV and I jumped in the air, screamed and hugged each other like lunatics. Seeing Mick Taylor on stage with the Band is sublime. His return for Rambler was equally awe inspiring. When Mick T takes the stage, I noticed Ronnie and Keith are smiling alot yet very focused. The comraderie is so nice to see. And at one point during MR, Watts was doubled over in laughter!!! WTF??? So happy Keith did YGTS. He sings that one from his heart and belts out the lyrics. The choir is a beautiful addition to YCAGWYW. I've done enough setlist threads on RO to know what song was coming and when. And while it's easy for us to sit at our PC's and bemoan the warhorses, they are simply amazing when you get to see them live. I'm telling you boys and girls, it's worth the price of admission to see these guys. They are that good. Onto Shine a Light. After Mary's death, her Mother searched for her custom made Keith bracelet (Betty refers to it as "those ugly handcuffs"). It was Mary's prized possesion and her Mom wanted to bury her wearing it. Well, Betty didn't find it in time. I told her it had to be there somewhere and sure enough Betty found it. A package arrived for me on my birthday and inside was the bracelet. Betty actually called me as I was opening the box! She said Mary would want me to have it. After expressing my gratitude, I told Betty I'd take it with me to the show. When SAL was announced as the winner of the fan choice vote, SV and I just looked at each other and the tears immediately started to flow. We knew. We knew Mary was with us. I reached in my purse and pulled out the bracelet and held it in the air for the duration of the song with tears pouring down my face. I kept looking to the heavens and at one point I felt Mary. I knew that she was okay; in a better place and at peace. Speaking of tears, YES I CRIED. I cried when I went through the turnstile. I cried when the band took the stage. I cried during SAL. I consoled SV as SHE cried during YCAGWYW and I cried watching the video during JJF. A montage of clips of fans throughout the years. I saw myself in those faces. I realized that here I was, 38 years after my first show in 1975, at another Stones show without a care in the world. No worries. No stress. Just me, my Band and some very special friends. There is no price tag for that feeling. It's a blessing. Sweet Virginia is a great partner in crime. Parmeda is a dear friend who I only get to see once every few years. I miss both of you already. Always great to see all RO'ers; but Martha and Maxmeister are extra special. Our time together was short but I know I'll see Martha again and Maxmeister and SV will be at the DC show to continue the fun. Great to meet monkeyman2, straycatuk and flairville. It used to feel strange but now I love to hear someone walk into a bar and ask "Is Lady Jane here?" Yep. Here I am. I had voicemails from Voodoo and Moonie that I didn't even know about until I got to the airport yesterday. Sorry to have missed your calls, but once I got to the bar, I was not concentrating on my "granny phone". So glad I've got a ticket for DC. Not ready for this to end yet!!! One love!!!

I love this board, exactly because of posts like this. Thanks for the stories, LJ! And thank you, SV, for the amazing photos.

I just knew that SAL was going to be played the other night in Mary's honor... it was destined to be... the Keef bracelet just added another great element  to the occasion.

We suspected that we would get "Shine A Light". LJ kept saying, "She's here".

I feel bad about the guy who looked like Telecaster who also got decked.  He was yet another victim of this tragedy and legacy.  A lot of impact to this saga.  When will it end?

This is all part of Tele's unfortunate legacy.
That poor bastard you decked is just another one of Tele's victims.
:pullanolte

Hi everyone !

Finally back from the States. Absolutely exhausted after 5 days of excess in Chicago ! Nice to finally meet some of the Rocks off legends on Tuesday ,although our stay was brief ! 1st night was a blast , especially Rocks Off, which seemed rather appropriate . I started to flag towards the end as 44 sleepless hours caught up with me and we were out of there quickly and in a cab, so never made it back to the Ogden . Would like to have taked to Tom and others a bit more and got some pictures . I understand the music issue reached a point of no return later ............where where the Stones !

The following night saw us out in Lincoln park , at Martyrs with SV, who had kindly sorted tickets for us. The Tim Ries Project were excellent, with some really cool arrangements of the classics,especially Lady Jane and Wild horses.........wow  :)

Thursday we decided to do a Blues club and ended up at Kingston Mines for the doors opening.What an incredible place ! We left at about 3.30 am with big smiles and lots of new friends. If you get a chance, check it out , especially Joannna Conner .

Our last day was always gonna be stressful as we had decided to try for the pit and it proved to be complete nightmare ! All turned out well though and yes Gazza,we were daft bastards ! What can I say about the gig............Keith had his best night in years , with a performance up there with any I've seen in the last 31 years.I'm sure Mary would have approved and I think she may have been there, cranking his amp up to no. 11 ! So many great moments - Shine a light, ADTL with Sheryl Crow was amazing,YGTS and mind blowing versions of CYHMK and Rambler. Mick Taylor really plays with the band now. Made it to the after show, but only briefly as flairville (Ben) was worse for wear .....again  ::).
Nice to finally meet Lady Jane and others. Special thanks to SV for looking after us and for the pictures ! Chicago is our kind of town.

This community is very special  :)


Straycatuk - Dave

Stunning pics, SweetVirginia!  They're gems!!

"  When will it end ?  "

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b107/jsoxy/Rolling%20Stones%20%20Chicago%205-31-13/StonesChicago5-31-13-53_zps4fe1c692.jpg

Perhaps Sheryl's obsession with the Tiny Todger explains what put Mick in such a good mood for this show.....

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http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b107/jsoxy/Rolling%20Stones%20%20Chicago%205-31-13/StonesChicago5-31-13-51_zpsf51260b6.jpg

I'm confused, did chicago have two or three shows? i thought toronto had two… I'm having a hard time navigating setlists with all the joy and mayhem in the threads….


lost in the sauce!!!


:whatapostronnie

Three Chicago shows, P.
05/28, 05/31 and tonight!

Tonight completes the Hat Trick for Chicago ... three shows ... just like back in da day ... 1972  :nomames

Do we have any intel on song choices or guests this evening?

Just My Img
Some girls
whip
sway
Live w me

can't wait for DC, we'll have em stacked and racked in every room.

Easy choice.
Sway!!!
Hoping for Buddy Guy tonight for parmeda and Martha.

Some Girls.  :kissmyass :aimama :paristhong

Great pics, SV!  Thanks.

The Rolling Stones play their final concert in Chicago tonight!  :stinkypost

PS: Excellent photos SV ...

Wish we where there tonight !


sc uk

I'm so sorry....I moved the pic of Stray Cat UK and Flairville so I could make an album just for them.

Here is the new link for their picture.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b107/jsoxy/Dave%20and%20Ben/Ben-David-4_zps34c572b1.jpg

Oh, and Taylor Swift is the guest tonight.  :forfucksake

i see how I got confused about setlists… oops!

What a treat seeing that band again.  They were all-pro.  Solid show.  I hope everyone gets to see some more. I really do.

Who is the Negro in the pic of straymuffUK?  I've never seen a black guy at a Stones show EVER, except on stage.  That guy had front biff seats.  Was he press?  Dealer?  Narc?

sirmoonie wrote on Jun 3^rd, 2013 at 9:35pm:

Who is the Negro in the pic of straymuffUK?  I've never seen a black guy at a Stones show EVER, except on stage.  That guy had front biff seats.  Was he press?  Dealer?  Narc?

I thought it was you

sweetcharmedlife wrote on Jun 3^rd, 2013 at 9:38pm:

sirmoonie wrote on Jun 3rd, 2013 at 9:35pm: Who is the Negro in the pic of straymuffUK?  I've never seen a black guy at a Stones show EVER, except on stage.  That guy had front biff seats.  Was he press?  Dealer?  Narc? I thought it was you

I'm same age, but more svelte.

Who is that guy? He rocks!

Anyone see those Jesus fucks outside the show trying to scare people off?  Don't ask me what altercation I got into there.  Ask someone else I was with.

sweetcharmedlife wrote on Jun 3^rd, 2013 at 9:38pm:

sirmoonie wrote on Jun 3rd, 2013 at 9:35pm: Who is the Negro in the pic of straymuffUK?  I've never seen a black guy at a Stones show EVER, except on stage.  That guy had front biff seats.  Was he press?  Dealer?  Narc? I thought it was you

I thought it looked like Aaron Neville!

LadyJane wrote on Jun 2^nd, 2013 at 9:08am:

Beautiful pics SV! RO has defintely reaped the rewards of your passion and talent as a photographer. Went to bed at 9:30 last night after arriving home exhausted. Chicago never disappoints. It's a GREAT city; a Stones town. They always deliver in Chicago and Friday night was no exception. I'm not one to dissect a concert song for song. All I can say overall is that NOTHING could prepare me for the Band on this Tour. NOTHING. I saw the PPV show. I've read all the reviews. But until I sat in the Arena and saw it for myself, I couldn't comprehend just how GOOD this Band is. Keith has definitely kicked it up a few notches. His playing since I last saw them in 2006 is markedly improved. Ronnie as well. Charlie always delivers and what can one say about Mick Jagger??? The showman/shaman was on fire in Chicago. No one does it better than Mick. And Friday night he actually seemed to be enjoying himself, actually happy to be with the boys. One highlight for me was when Mick mentioned Ronnie's Birthday. Next thing we know all four are huddled together doing some type of dance as the crowd sang "Happy Birthday" to Mssrs. Wood and Watts. The setlist was perfect for me. No complaints; well I did sit through Miss U and One More Shot but overall it was A+. Gimme Shelter is LISA'S SONG. It was one of the best versions of my favorite Stones song. SAL was a special moment that I'll address later. I was disappointed to hear Sheryl  Crowe was the guest, but she did well with ADTL. Loved hearing ER for the first time ever!! When we heard the opening chords of CYHMK, SV and I jumped in the air, screamed and hugged each other like lunatics. Seeing Mick Taylor on stage with the Band is sublime. His return for Rambler was equally awe inspiring. When Mick T takes the stage, I noticed Ronnie and Keith are smiling alot yet very focused. The comraderie is so nice to see. And at one point during MR, Watts was doubled over in laughter!!! WTF??? So happy Keith did YGTS. He sings that one from his heart and belts out the lyrics. The choir is a beautiful addition to YCAGWYW. I've done enough setlist threads on RO to know what song was coming and when. And while it's easy for us to sit at our PC's and bemoan the warhorses, they are simply amazing when you get to see them live. I'm telling you boys and girls, it's worth the price of admission to see these guys. They are that good. Onto Shine a Light. After Mary's death, her Mother searched for her custom made Keith bracelet (Betty refers to it as "those ugly handcuffs"). It was Mary's prized possesion and her Mom wanted to bury her wearing it. Well, Betty didn't find it in time. I told her it had to be there somewhere and sure enough Betty found it. A package arrived for me on my birthday and inside was the bracelet. Betty actually called me as I was opening the box! She said Mary would want me to have it. After expressing my gratitude, I told Betty I'd take it with me to the show. When SAL was announced as the winner of the fan choice vote, SV and I just looked at each other and the tears immediately started to flow. We knew. We knew Mary was with us. I reached in my purse and pulled out the bracelet and held it in the air for the duration of the song with tears pouring down my face. I kept looking to the heavens and at one point I felt Mary. I knew that she was okay; in a better place and at peace. Speaking of tears, YES I CRIED. I cried when I went through the turnstile. I cried when the band took the stage. I cried during SAL. I consoled SV as SHE cried during YCAGWYW and I cried watching the video during JJF. A montage of clips of fans throughout the years. I saw myself in those faces. I realized that here I was, 38 years after my first show in 1975, at another Stones show without a care in the world. No worries. No stress. Just me, my Band and some very special friends. There is no price tag for that feeling. It's a blessing. Sweet Virginia is a great partner in crime. Parmeda is a dear friend who I only get to see once every few years. I miss both of you already. Always great to see all RO'ers; but Martha and Maxmeister are extra special. Our time together was short but I know I'll see Martha again and Maxmeister and SV will be at the DC show to continue the fun. Great to meet monkeyman2, straycatuk and flairville. It used to feel strange but now I love to hear someone walk into a bar and ask "Is Lady Jane here?" Yep. Here I am. I had voicemails from Voodoo and Moonie that I didn't even know about until I got to the airport yesterday. Sorry to have missed your calls, but once I got to the bar, I was not concentrating on my "granny phone". So glad I've got a ticket for DC. Not ready for this to end yet!!! One love!!!

Lovely post. I couldn't believe it when I read the next morning that they'd played 'Shine a Light' at a show you were at together.  Especially coming just a few hours after I'd seen Bruce play 'Thunder Road' (a song he doesnt play as much as he used to) and the entire 'Born to Run' album in Italy a few hours earlier - the country where Mary's dad was born.  It was very emotional, to say the least. Cue the 'Twilight Zone' theme.

If I could condense my thoughts and feelings for the friday chicago gig and RO summit into one word, it would be WOW! Or maybe be 2 words, FUCKING WOW!

Everything said about this show is spot on so I won't repeat. As has been the case for me since 2001, the summit has become an integral part of the whole Stones experience.

It was a awesome meeting up with LJ again, and meeting SV, Parmeda and hubby Rick, StraycatUk, Flairville and Monkyeman2, Dano and entourage for the first time. This was the first time my niece Jamie has been to a summit and she said it was all I made it out to be.

This is the 8th time her and I have seen the Stones together since '89,  four in Houston and 4 on the road. If this is our last time,  we couldn't ask for any greater memories.

On a very personal note, this was the first time I have traveled to see the Stones without my wife telling me you have to go and have a great time.  She always encouraged me to just do it, knowing how much fun I was having on the messge boards, trading boots in the old[?] days etc.

She liked the Stones a lot and her favorite song was YCALGWYW. When the choir started I lost it. It was a mixed feeling of sorrow and elation and more.

At this point the only thing I can say is thank you.

Thank you to the Stones, I have been with you since I heard your first covers on the radio, then Come On, Tell Me and on for fifty years. The enjoyment for me can't be put into words.

Thank you to all I have met on line and/or in person for the last 12 years. The experience is something that I could never have imagined when I first searched The Stones back in 1999.

Thank you Jamie for seeing the light back in the late 70s early 80s when you accepted the fact that you had no choice but to love the Stones. "That guy" with the Stones who could really dance on those early MTV videos turned out to be quite the obsession. When I could finally got you to see them live in '89, I think I was more excited than you for your first Stones gig.

Thank you to my wife, my best friend Deb, for the 41 years and 16 days we had together. Along with a thousand other things she tolerated, my Stones fanaticism was something she said put a smile on her face because she saw how much enjoyment I had.

The memories from this past weekend in Chicago are another large deposit in the memory bank. I can't wait for more in Philly and DC. Oooooh yeah!

Rick

Touching words Maxmeister!! Thank you

Maxmeister wrote on Jun 4^th, 2013 at 9:21pm:

If I could condense my thoughts and feelings for the friday chicago gig and RO summit into one word, it would be WOW! Or maybe be 2 words, FUCKING WOW! Everything said about this show is spot on so I won't repeat. As has been the case for me since 2001, the summit has become an integral part of the whole Stones experience. It was a awesome meeting up with LJ again, and meeting SV, Parmeda and hubby Rick, StraycatUk, Flairville and Monkyeman2, Dano and entourage for the first time. This was the first time my niece Jamie has been to a summit and she said it was all I made it out to be. This is the 8th time her and I have seen the Stones together since '89,  four in Houston and 4 on the road. If this is our last time,  we couldn't ask for any greater memories. On a very personal note, this was the first time I have traveled to see the Stones without my wife telling me you have to go and have a great time.  She always encouraged me to just do it, knowing how much fun I was having on the messge boards, trading boots in the old[?] days etc. She liked the Stones a lot and her favorite song was YCALGWYW. When the choir started I lost it. It was a mixed feeling of sorrow and elation and more. At this point the only thing I can say is thank you. Thank you to the Stones, I have been with you since I heard your first covers on the radio, then Come On, Tell Me and on for fifty years. The enjoyment for me can't be put into words. Thank you to all I have met on line and/or in person for the last 12 years. The experience is something that I could never have imagined when I first searched The Stones back in 1999. Thank you Jamie for seeing the light back in the late 70s early 80s when you accepted the fact that you had no choice but to love the Stones. "That guy" with the Stones who could really dance on those early MTV videos turned out to be quite the obsession. When I could finally got you to see them live in '89, I think I was more excited than you for your first Stones gig. Thank you to my wife, my best friend Deb, for the 41 years and 16 days we had together. Along with a thousand other things she tolerated, my Stones fanaticism was something she said put a smile on her face because she saw how much enjoyment I had. The memories from this past weekend in Chicago are another large deposit in the memory bank. I can't wait for more in Philly and DC. Oooooh yeah! Rick

Hiya Maxmeister,
It was great to meet you too, I wish it would have been longer so we could talk some more Stones.
I'm figuring out how to get to DC right now.

Found this review of 05/31 show online. Couldn't have said it better. Spot on!!!



2-0 and
50 & COUNTING
in Chicago this year!


review of the May 31, 2013 concert

in Chicago at the United Center by Dave Kohl
Second show of three


Another tremendous performance at the second of three Chicago shows! A few minutes longer than the first show and a much better set list. Words don't describe this one. It was a Stones experience - as in one that only the Stones could possibly deliver. Best Stones show I have seen in more than 10 years, and I saw 12 shows on the Bigger Bang tour. Even with one exception that got in the way.


We could tell early on that it was going to be a special night. After both of the first two songs, Mick was enthusiastically talking to the crowd. It wasn't the usual "How you doing?" and then moving on.


The pace moved up a notch for Gimme Shelter. As much as Lisa Fischer has been nailing it on this tour, this time she helped to make this the best version I have seen of GS in quite some time, spiced up by some ad-libbing with Mick on the later parts.


Next, it was the supposed vote winner for the night. I would have been pleased at any of the choices for this show, but was even more pleased to get the song I had voted for, Shine A Light. This was my personal first time seeing this great song, and it meant seeing still another song from Exile On Main Street, so they couldn't go wrong. The excellent guitar spots during the song made it even more special.

I wasn't sure if we would get Emotional Rescue again, but we did and it went well again. This is one of those songs that will vary from night to night. Mick was mixing in the falsetto with his "regular" voice this time, and the extra funk from Darryl Jones on guitar makes this one a winner.

Then it was time to see what "different" song would come up on the set list. To my amazement, they started into All Down The Line. I was ecstatic. (Well, even more ecstatic - it's the Stones!) There I was in the building for still another song from Exile, and for probably my favorite from the best album in musical captivity.


However, a couple of lines in, something went wrong. I heard a loud shrieking noise that completely distracted my joy. It was even worse than feedback. It turned out to be Sheryl Crow on stage. Ouch. I like some of Sheryl Crow's songs and have enjoyed what I heard from her as a live performer. But for whatever reason, she was screaming lines sounding more like Mick stole her purse than anything resembling a professional singer. It's not easy to ruin a great Stones song, no matter who it is, but she came pretty darn close. Maybe she never had to work with a song that good or something. But I suppose I should be mad at whoever decided to have her appear on that song. I had hoped she'd be on Honky Tonk Woman or something they always do instead of wasting a valuable opportunity. Out of the 66 Stones shows I have seen in person over the years, I no longer have to go All Down The Line to find such a mess. Thank goodness I have seen the Stones perform this one live a few times in past as it should be.


How appropriate that Doom & Gloom was the next song after Crow flew off the stage.


After One More Shot, the Stones must have known they needed to make up for ADTL. And they did. The opening riff to Can't You Hear Me Knocking can cure just about anything!  And out came Mick Taylor for the first of the three songs he played on. Not as a backup either. The two Micks were dueling with the guitar and harmonica as if it were a competition. The Bobby Keys sax solo was, as always, perfect. Killer version!


During the band introductions, after Chuck Lavelle was introduced Mick said something to him on the way back to the keyboards. And, sure enough, Mick introduced the birthday boys, Ronnie and then Charlie, and had Chuck play Happy Birthday so that the crowd could all sing to them!

Keith was again spot on with You Got The Silver, helped by Ronnie's amazing guitar playing. Hopefully Silver stays on Keith's set list based on the way he and Ronnie keep nailing it solid thus far.


Then, after Happy had us happy - on to what once again was the highlight of the evening. Midnight Rambler. Again, the two Micks leading the way. There appeared to be some high spirited ad-libbing on this one. Mick whipped the harmonica back out at one point and gave us an extra solo before Mick Taylor stepped up to the front and took this great song to an even higher level, if that's possible.


This set last about 2 hours 25 minutes all together with a charged up audience and a great set list. Now it's trying to wait until Monday night for the only "third" show at the same venue on the tour. Hard to believe this night will be topped. But if anyone can do it.......................


DK

The set list
1. Get Off Of My Cloud
2. It's Only Rock'n Roll
3. Paint It Black
4. Gimme Shelter
5. Shine A Light
6. Emotional Rescue
7. All Down The Line (with Sheryl Crow)
8. Doom And Gloom
9. One More Shot
10. Can't You Hear Me Knocking (with Mick Taylor)
11. Honky Tonk Women
--- Band presentation
12. You Got The Silver (Keith)
13. Happy (Keith)
14. Midnight Rambler (with Mick Taylor)
15. Miss You
16. Start Me Up
17. Tumbling Dice
18. Brown Sugar
19. Sympathy For The Devil
--- Band off stage
20. You Can't Always Get What You Want
21. Jumping Jack Flash
22. Satisfaction (with Mick Taylor)
© 2013 Dave Kohl © 2013 ClassicRockinfo™ © 2013 First in Promotions

Voodoo Chile in Wonderland wrote on Jun 4^th, 2013 at 10:00pm:

Touching words Maxmeister!! Thank you

ditto… fucking ditto!!!

Maxmeister wrote on Jun 4^th, 2013 at 9:21pm:

If I could condense my thoughts and feelings for the friday chicago gig and RO summit into one word, it would be WOW! Or maybe be 2 words, FUCKING WOW! Everything said about this show is spot on so I won't repeat. As has been the case for me since 2001, the summit has become an integral part of the whole Stones experience. It was a awesome meeting up with LJ again, and meeting SV, Parmeda and hubby Rick, StraycatUk, Flairville and Monkyeman2, Dano and entourage for the first time. This was the first time my niece Jamie has been to a summit and she said it was all I made it out to be. This is the 8th time her and I have seen the Stones together since '89,  four in Houston and 4 on the road. If this is our last time,  we couldn't ask for any greater memories. On a very personal note, this was the first time I have traveled to see the Stones without my wife telling me you have to go and have a great time.  She always encouraged me to just do it, knowing how much fun I was having on the messge boards, trading boots in the old[?] days etc. She liked the Stones a lot and her favorite song was YCALGWYW. When the choir started I lost it. It was a mixed feeling of sorrow and elation and more. At this point the only thing I can say is thank you. Thank you to the Stones, I have been with you since I heard your first covers on the radio, then Come On, Tell Me and on for fifty years. The enjoyment for me can't be put into words. Thank you to all I have met on line and/or in person for the last 12 years. The experience is something that I could never have imagined when I first searched The Stones back in 1999. Thank you Jamie for seeing the light back in the late 70s early 80s when you accepted the fact that you had no choice but to love the Stones. "That guy" with the Stones who could really dance on those early MTV videos turned out to be quite the obsession. When I could finally got you to see them live in '89, I think I was more excited than you for your first Stones gig. Thank you to my wife, my best friend Deb, for the 41 years and 16 days we had together. Along with a thousand other things she tolerated, my Stones fanaticism was something she said put a smile on her face because she saw how much enjoyment I had. The memories from this past weekend in Chicago are another large deposit in the memory bank. I can't wait for more in Philly and DC. Oooooh yeah! Rick

So nice to see you again Rick. Your Niece is lovely.
I hope the Stones help bring you some much needed comfort.
Looking forward to DC!!!
xoxo

Just now getting to my pics.

Our motto for the trip. We plastered these everywhere we could!

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a73/LadyJane1/DSCN1909.jpg

The Cruise Director and The Photographer

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a73/LadyJane1/DSCN1914.jpg

Preshow gathering with Jamie, Maxmeister, Rick and Parmeda

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Our carriage to and from United Center. Jerry was a great driver.

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Monkeyman2, SV and Stones newbie (help me with his name somebody)

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a73/LadyJane1/DSCN1916.jpg


Rick, LJ, Parmeda, I think that shirt was custom made for me!!!

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a73/LadyJane1/DSCN1913.jpg

Bluzdude wrote on May 29^th, 2013 at 11:39am:

Edith...make sure you get your kicks.... :willya

Bluzdude ?


http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s209/leepullen/014_zpsbbe6589a.jpg

LOL you dirty bastard!

You can take the boy out of Louisiana..........

Just spent about 40 minutes reading through this thread and reminiscing about a great night/show one year ago tonight.

And now Europe gets her turn.

Howe lucky are we to be fans of this Band?????