Yep. Contrary to popular belief we radio people don't get EVERYTHING for free. So yes, I paid $200 for a VIP ticket to Puscifer (fronted by Maynard from Tool, APC). I had seen them before and the show was easily my #1 of all time so I knew it'd be good. This time we opted for VIP Wine Tasting tickets which gave you access to the venue before doors, a Puscifer Bag (an actual WELL MADE bag), and autographed poster, soundcheck and the tasting of 3 different wines from Maynards Vineyard. Caduceus. We also got "preferred" seating which was 3 rows back.
The soundcheck was Ok. They did 2 covers from Fleetwood Mac and I HATE Fleetwood Mac. So whatever. The wine tasting was awesome. Us and 26 other people. We tried the Diddler (yes, the actual name - LOL), the Chupacabra and the Sancha. All very good but the Chupacabra was my favorite by far. Then the man himself walks in. Maynard. Wow. It got awkwardly quiet. He thanked us for coming and was his usual quiet self. Photos were strictly prohibited but If I could do it again I would of just asked him. The worst he can say is no.
Now on to the show. Puscifer shows are funny. Maynard makes these videos that go with the show. Now this tour is called "Conditions of my Parole" so most of the theme was redneck. The show was awesome. There is ONE thing that stood out tho. Before the show there was this couple sitting behind us. They were obviously hammered. The guy had no legs and was in a wheelchair. His lady friend was something to be desired. All throughout the opener he kept screaming MAYNARD!! MAYYYYNARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We sat wondering WHY security wasn't doing anything about it. Was he getting special treatment just cause he was an asshole in a wheelchair??? They let this go on thru the opener and long afterwards. They had an open bottle of jager. At one point the woman even got up and asked one of the security people to throw it away for her. Then it dawned on me. Maynard always has something going on in the crowd before the show. Last time 2 band members dressed as popes were in the crowd sitting in peoples seats. No one even figured it out that they were band members. People just thought they were obnoxious concert goers doing overboard with the pope outfits.
To me there is NO WAY anyone would of been allowed in a show with a bottle of Jager. This show was strict. And the way they were drunkenly going on should of gotten them kicked out a LOT sooner than they did. So when it finally happened the woman went on a rant. Screaming on and on about Tool and the fuckin' security. She was literally 2 feet away from my face and pratically sitting on another dudes lap (who was trying not to stare at her). At this point she was getting kicked out. But security STILL let her rant on for a good 2 minutes before hauling her out. Then she said something that confirmed my belief that she may of been a paid actor instructed to cause a scene. She said "I just have one more thing to say. Maynard THANKS YOU." She looked right at me when she said it. Why would a random redneck woman say that? To me it was all staged. Too perfect. My boyfriend doesn't believe me but I wouldn't put anything past Maynard. Dudes always got something up his sleeve.
Either way, totally worth the $200.
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