Bought Gold Circle - Didn't Get Gold Circle

[BlkTib]

As I was afraid, when we went to our seats on Saturday early afternoon we were advised that Gold Circle seating had been changed. We were told that Gold Circle seating was reconfigured for the Eagles. We were moved to reserved. We still had the other benefits. Bathrooms and bar area. Unfortunately we didn't come here for the bar or the bathrooms. We came to watch the damn show.

We made the best of it, but BS in a big way.

Anyone else with the same problem?

[Damnwhataride]

There had to be 4 rows of Gold Circle (7,8,9,10) who had the same problem. The stage Sat night was moved out - and only rows 1 - 6 remained. I wondered what happened to all those people. They did have a standing "pit" area with the new stage set up - but don't know who got to be there.

I would not have been very happy if I were moved to a "side".

Where did the seat you?

[horsephotographer]

There had to be 4 rows of Gold Circle (7,8,9,10) who had the same problem. The stage Sat night was moved out - and only rows 1 - 6 remained. I wondered what happened to all those people. They did have a standing "pit" area with the new stage set up - but don't know who got to be there.

I would not have been very happy if I were moved to a "side".

Where did the seat you?
Trust me even the photographers were moved all over to shoot also.
I must say golden voice had to have there hands full.
I know they were very nice in trying to accommodate everyone.
It was alot to put on ....

Yet I'm sure all the troubles will be getting less and less each learning experince...

These big events will never be perfect..
Also they have to adjust so much for the request of each artist..
You really get to see who the tough kirkey artist are.
I give my hat off to golden voice having to deal with all of them and trying to keep everyone and artist happy...
It will never be perfect.:)
Sorry to hear about your seats...:(

[heavenlymoon76]

As I was afraid, when we went to our seats on Saturday early afternoon we were advised that Gold Circle seating had been changed. We were told that Gold Circle seating was reconfigured for the Eagles. We were moved to reserved. We still had the other benefits. Bathrooms and bar area. Unfortunately we didn't come here for the bar or the bathrooms. We came to watch the damn show.

We made the best of it, but BS in a big way.

Anyone else with the same problem?

Oh man that sucks!!! I hope the person I sold my Gold Circle tickets to wasn't moved. The tickets were in row 2 and row 5. That is BS since you paid to be seated in the first 10 rows and you weren't. I'm sorry.

How was the rest of the Gold Circle benefits? Did you have to pay for food and alcohol?

[BlkTib]

Bathrooms were nice, clean and had AC.

Bar area was nice.

Access was almost impossible.

Dinner at 5pm was free, and worth what it cost. I didn't eat it. Small variety of wrapped sandwiches. Wife had one, it was okay.

Drinks were $1 less than the other bars.

Staff was very nice. No problems with these folks.

We spoke today with some Golden Voice staff. So far we got a we're sorry and nothing else. I'm just not up for being an A hole at the event. I came here to have fun and that's what we're going to have.

I don't want more than I paid for, just what I paid for.

We sat stage left. We had a gob of Hoochie girls, seat swappers and misc. tramps with enough ass and few enough morals to get access. They were the ones taking our seats when we went to the bathroom or the bar and were indignant when asked to move.

[carol7lynn]

Same here. I paid $800 for front row ILAA GoldCircle (Section 1) seat and was a bit ticked off myself that a lot of people managed to successfully scam their way to the stage cigarette in one hand and drink in the other. ILAA party was a waste of time and money too. We also had access to the stage-side VIP party but I was too afraid to leave my seat for fear I would have to fight to get it back.

The photogs were worse than the scammers but I blame that on GoldenVoice who didn't boot them out after the first three songs. Some stayed the entire set for every artist except the Eagles. The Eagles publicist took care of business, though, and threw them out or made them sit down. There were also people in the press pit who had disposable cameras and were obviously not Press.. I guess they let anyone sign up who could read and write. No credentials required. But what really chapped my hide was during John Fogerty and throughout the Eagles set they escorted groups of people from Gawd knows where into the Press pit and let them sit there for 3 or 4 songs. Family,friends-who were these people.

Next year-wait there will be no next year for this fan. The whole thing was a disaster Friday night and both ILAA and GoldenVoice dropped the ball. I'll spend my hard-earned money elsewhere.

Carol-Lynn
SoCalGalNow:confused:

[Cooter]

sounds like you came for only the eagles, not the 3 day festival experience, so you really missed out.

[horsephotographer]

Bathrooms were nice, clean and had AC.

Bar area was nice.

Access was almost impossible.

Dinner at 5pm was free, and worth what it cost. I didn't eat it. Small variety of wrapped sandwiches. Wife had one, it was okay.

Drinks were $1 less than the other bars.

Staff was very nice. No problems with these folks.

We spoke today with some Golden Voice staff. So far we got a we're sorry and nothing else. I'm just not up for being an A hole at the event. I came here to have fun and that's what we're going to have.

I don't want more than I paid for, just what I paid for.

We sat stage left. We had a gob of Hoochie girls, seat swappers and misc. tramps with enough ass and few enough morals to get access. They were the ones taking our seats when we went to the bathroom or the bar and were indignant when asked to move.


I know those girls were everywhere.....
I call them the hohohho girls...and guys....
Just think how sad there lives are ...
These evnts are the highlight of there year of who they can#@$.
Well you know the type.
Just pray they will grow in spirit and get a real life before there too old to catch a rich man or cougar and be arm candy...
Take note guys and gals it's not your personality they fall for..
Also God knows ya won't find these girls in the food lines serving others come the holiday season..:D
Ohh or did I mention being by your side in illness...:rolleyes:

[horsephotographer]

sounds like you came for only the eagles, not the 3 day festival experience, so you really missed out.

Exactly....
If that was the case you missed out....
I think Sunday was of the charts along with the Judd's and not a dry eye in the house...
What a class act...:)
I know after the three days I have some new favorites...:)

[horsephotographer]

Same here. I paid $800 for front row ILAA GoldCircle (Section 1) seat and was a bit ticked off myself that a lot of people managed to successfully scam their way to the stage cigarette in one hand and drink in the other. ILAA party was a waste of time and money too. We also had access to the stage-side VIP party but I was too afraid to leave my seat for fear I would have to fight to get it back.

The photogs were worse than the scammers but I blame that on GoldenVoice who didn't boot them out after the first three songs. Some stayed the entire set for every artist except the Eagles. The Eagles publicist took care of business, though, and threw them out or made them sit down. There were also people in the press pit who had disposable cameras and were obviously not Press.. I guess they let anyone sign up who could read and write. No credentials required. But what really chapped my hide was during John Fogerty and throughout the Eagles set they escorted groups of people from Gawd knows where into the Press pit and let them sit there for 3 or 4 songs. Family,friends-who were these people.

Next year-wait there will be no next year for this fan. The whole thing was a disaster Friday night and both ILAA and GoldenVoice dropped the ball. I'll spend my hard-earned money elsewhere.

Carol-Lynn
SoCalGalNow:confused:

wow sounds like ya had a miserable time...

Gotta say something about those photographers yes ,,,,,A few were chapping my hide too.
Like little kids bragging they would shoot the whole time instead of leaving as each artist requested...
I must say it was hard to see the disrespect for artist and the golden-voice people in charge.

There were alot of security guys letting crazy girls in...

Most of the security was really great but hey they can't keep them all straight and perfect....

I'm with you on most of that observation .
But to let you know it was not any of the true professionals photographers I met and admired in the photographer pit we were complaing just like you...

Many were just doing a job and then leaving to enjoy the concert in are seats...

Life can be so frustrating...
I hope you don't let it ruin the true experience of having all the artist together good and bad...
Maybe you will rethink it...

I'm so sad to hear what you experinced...:(
Life is to short...:)

[Rose]

Same here. I paid $800 for front row ILAA GoldCircle (Section 1) seat and was a bit ticked off myself that a lot of people managed to successfully scam their way to the stage cigarette in one hand and drink in the other. ILAA party was a waste of time and money too. We also had access to the stage-side VIP party but I was too afraid to leave my seat for fear I would have to fight to get it back.

The photogs were worse than the scammers but I blame that on GoldenVoice who didn't boot them out after the first three songs. Some stayed the entire set for every artist except the Eagles. The Eagles publicist took care of business, though, and threw them out or made them sit down. There were also people in the press pit who had disposable cameras and were obviously not Press.. I guess they let anyone sign up who could read and write. No credentials required. But what really chapped my hide was during John Fogerty and throughout the Eagles set they escorted groups of people from Gawd knows where into the Press pit and let them sit there for 3 or 4 songs. Family,friends-who were these people.

Next year-wait there will be no next year for this fan. The whole thing was a disaster Friday night and both ILAA and GoldenVoice dropped the ball. I'll spend my hard-earned money elsewhere.

Carol-Lynn
SoCalGalNow:confused:


I felt sorry for you BIG TIME. If I paid 795.00 for front a row seat for one day then NOBODY better be in front of me and the artist PERIOD. They let so many people in that should not have been there in front of you. They at least figured that out and on Saturday and Sunday you could only access the area that your seat was in. Everyday it was a different learning curve.

[misyg1]

We lost out on our Gold tickets as well, but we were told it was Rascal Flats fault. The promoters need to get their story straight. We won't be going next year either.

[misyg1]

By the way, any Gold ticket holder that got screwed on their seats should not let the issue fall by the wayside. We need to be compensated. They sold us one thing and then gave us another.

[horsephotographer]

We lost out on our Gold tickets as well, but we were told it was Rascal Flats fault. The promoters need to get their story straight. We won't be going next year either.

Trust me lots of crazy artist requests..
All I can say is be glad the promoters could get them all there for you all to enjoy...
Yeah bummer about the big money and the moves but believe me you had it better then most.....:cool:

Oh by the way

Could you talk to the camera guy that was filming it he was really getting in my way of a great artistic shot.....:rolleyes:

[heavenlymoon76]

Nice Dierks pic Horse :D

[misyg1]

Better than most? And you would know that---howZ?

[horsephotographer]

Nice Dierks pic Horse :D

Thanks..
He is a hottie and sure can rock in the crowd...
Never seen him and definitely enjoyed him....
A 10+ act....:D

[sunkisses]

Dierks was outstanding and gorgeous too!

[horsephotographer]

Better than most? And you would know that---howZ?

lol lol lol....:D

[horsephotographer]

Better than most? And you would know that---howZ?

OK ask these true county fans...
There for a good time at any cost....
Silly...
Life is never as bad as you see it Thu your eyes...
Only the kind spirit is showered with true understanding??????

Be happy you weren't this guy...
What a trooper....:D

Maybe some of ya that were so disgusted with your cushy seats should have given your god awful spot to the less fortunate..:D

Remember ya can't take money with ya..

If you can't share in life what's is worth....:cool:

[sunkisses]

Amen to that, horse! :) If felt good to be alive up there surrounded by the tents on the grounds lit up at night, a nice warm breeze blowing Saturday night and surrounded by wonderful people having the time of their lives!

[horsephotographer]

Amen to that, horse! :) If felt good to be alive up there surrounded by the tents on the grounds lit up at night, a nice warm breeze blowing Saturday night and surrounded by wonderful people having the time of their lives!

Now were talking....
I'm with you a little tired but with ya 100%....

[BlkTib]

It’s really easy to get caught up in the whole, “I’m Gold Circle” thing. We did have a good time and no one had enough control over us to make it bad. It was up to us to go with the flow and make the best of it. I did expect problems. Only because with an event of this size and the artist requests something is always going to happen. I didn’t like that one of the Gold Circle reps. We dealt with (I don’t want to post the name) inside the venue (and we went in early to talk with them - 12:30) wanted to piece meal the resolution and told us not to tell anyone else what they were doing for us. That was unseemly. But just my opinion.

Here is what they did for us.

At about 4:30pm on Sunday they gave us wrist bands for free Heineken. Not my beer but I had 3 for free and the wife had 4 for free.

At about 6:30pm I was in Eldorado 1 camping (wind was bad and had to pull in the awning) and met up with Leo. He was outstanding. A reporter from channel 11 was in front of our trailer doing an interview. Leo came over and spoke with me. He gave us 2 all access passes. I hustled back to our seats where the wife was and we went back stage.

For us this was a lot of money and a trip of a life time. We had a blast even with the problems.

I would say that our best time was last year (GA all the way). Probably because it was our first and ya know your first is always the best.

[carol7lynn]

We had it better than most, because we paid 8xs more than most! Good that they started cracking down on interlopers and hopefully the photogs but forget about GoldenVoice offering anything more than maybe an apology.

Carol-Lynn
SoCalGalNow:cool:

[billifer]

We had seats at the event, stage right & i'm sure the ppl behind us were upset cus we stood up & danced the whole time, we owned the row since we had 16 seats in the row.. but ya know what.. i felt bad but we didn't come 2 this concert to sit and nap during our favorite performers.

Most of the staff and 18 yr old little boy security were rude. but o'well~

we'll b back next yr!!

last yr was better, hopefully next year will be the best!!

[horsephotographer]

It’s really easy to get caught up in the whole, “I’m Gold Circle” thing. We did have a good time and no one had enough control over us to make it bad. It was up to us to go with the flow and make the best of it. I did expect problems. Only because with an event of this size and the artist requests something is always going to happen. I didn’t like that one of the Gold Circle reps. We dealt with (I don’t want to post the name) inside the venue (and we went in early to talk with them - 12:30) wanted to piece meal the resolution and told us not to tell anyone else what they were doing for us. That was unseemly. But just my opinion.

Here is what they did for us.

At about 4:30pm on Sunday they gave us wrist bands for free Heineken. Not my beer but I had 3 for free and the wife had 4 for free.

At about 6:30pm I was in Eldorado 1 camping (wind was bad and had to pull in the awning) and met up with Leo. He was outstanding. A reporter from channel 11 was in front of our trailer doing an interview. Leo came over and spoke with me. He gave us 2 all access passes. I hustled back to our seats where the wife was and we went back stage.

For us this was a lot of money and a trip of a life time. We had a blast even with the problems.

I would say that our best time was last year (GA all the way). Probably because it was our first and ya know your first is always the best.

Wow sounds like a great ride and worth it....:D
Yeah nothing is ever as good as the first time.....

[horsephotographer]

We had seats at the event, stage right & I'm sure the ppl behind us were upset cus we stood up & danced the whole time, we owned the row since we had 16 seats in the row.. but ya know what.. i felt bad but we didn't come 2 this concert to sit and nap during our favorite performers.

Most of the staff and 18 yr old little boy security were rude. but o'well~

we'll b back next yr!!

last yr was better, hopefully next year will be the best!!

Graet to hear ya enjoyed yourself and did not worry about the old ones whining about having a great time...
God knows they are still whining and you had all the fun...
I might have your photo up soon.If you were ft row...
Cute group up there and got a couple of good shots..
Keep tuned...

:D

[misyg1]

horsephotographer,

just curious....are you the pr person for stagecoach?

[misyg1]

It was the "cushy" seats that we paid for and didn't get that we're disgusted with.

[horsephotographer]

It was the "cushy" seats that we paid for and didn't get that we're disgusted with.

OK, I can see your point...
No I do not work for stagecoach it is just my observation thru my eyes...
We all have different ways of looking at life....
I must admit I feel bad ya did not have what your vision was of the perfect stagecoach...:D

[misyg1]

Don't we, tho.

[horsephotographer]

Amen to that, horse! :) If felt good to be alive up there surrounded by the tents on the grounds lit up at night, a nice warm breeze blowing Saturday night and surrounded by wonderful people having the time of their lives!

I always like how positive you are...:D

[misyg1]

ditto

lol