First one
London, 2/12/11Okay, so it was the first time I travelled by plane. and I didn’t know what I was more nervous about, the flight or meeting my gods.
When I arrived at Stansted Airport I texted BVB’s Tourmanager Jon, who arranged the AllAccess Passes for Dina, Nathalia, Carolyn and me.
I went on my journey to London, and (of course) I got lost. I had to walk from one subway station to another and walked the wrong way like 10 minutes. As I realized it I went back and after 20 minutes I found the right station. When I arrived at the venue Dina was waiting for me and I said hi to the girls and then I texted Jon again. He called me and said “I’m out on the street, looking for you. I’m in all black and smoking a cigarette” Great! Especially ‘cause nearly all BVB fans are dressed in all black, and nearly every guy on this street was smoking, Jon could definitely have thought of a better description
But then he came up to us “are you looking for Jon?” “…yes…” “I am Jon!” “oh hi!” “so let’s get you in, to the boys dressing room” So we went backstage through the backdoor and all the fans that were standing in front of that door looked at us with this “DIE!” expression on their faces
We went to the boys dressing room, Jon went in, came out “okay, so the boys aren’t ready yet, you can wait in the Press room for them”. I was right behind Jon, and we went in this room, and I was looking at the couch, then turned around and Andy was sitting on a chair in the corner, and it would never came in my mind that one of them could already be in there waiting for us, since Jon said that they’re not ready, and I was just like “OH MY … … … hi! (:”
Andy hugged us all then showed us a plastic cup full of sugar cubes “maybe you can tell me what to do with this, I’ve been eating them, but I guess that’s wrong…” and I just started laughing and thought “omg, I hope he’s kidding!”
Then we all sat down, Dina gave Andy a bag full of gifts and he looked at all of them and then started signing our stuff when Ash came in and said hi to us and he smiled at me and said “I know you, Cindy!” and I just thought “YES! Ashley Purdy knows who I am! I achieved something in life!”
Dina was sitting next to me and suddenly she said “I have an idea!” and Ash looked at her “oh no…” :DD. She took out her cell phone and called Megan who wanted to come too, but had to cancel ‘cause she broke her foot, and gave Andy the phone so he could talk to her (:
Then Jinxx came in, and Jake, and everytime we all said our names and where we’re from, and Andy said “and everything again” everytime the door opens
We just talked about so many weird and funny stuff.
And then the woman from their crew came in (shame on me, I forgot her name) and said “CC said he’ll come in 8 minutes” and Andy was like “EIGHT minutes?! EIGHT?! not five or ten? EIGHT?!” and everyone started laughing and Andy started telling us that CC is his little toy, and that he’s so crazy and that we should lie to him about where we’re from. “Tell him you’re from Florida, or New York, or Los Angeles. Or we make up some countries, like… Coca-Cola-Land” :DD
I can’t remember I ever laughed as hard as I did yesterday (:
And we got picks from Ash, Jake and Jinxx (:
After about an hour Jon said “we should get you out in the venue to see the show” and Andy looked at him “us?” and Jon was like “yeah, of course, I’ll take you boys out” and I said “and we’ll play the show!”
So Jon took us up to the balcony seats and we had the perfect view on the stage and the show was better than I could’ve ever imagined. They rocked the whole venue and everyone was screaming and singing their hearts out, especially me. my thoat hurt so much after the show
definitely the best night of my life and I can’t wait to meet them again.
I love these boys sooo much!
aaand.
second one
Rock im Park, Germany, 6/5/11I’m back and more or less alive and awake
I came back at 2.45am and had to wake up at 5.30, and I was waaay to excited to sleep, so it was a pretty short night.
I watched the Black Veil Brides show in the second row and it was great! Better than on Friday, I don’t know why, but the boys seemed in a better mood this time, at least at the beginning, ‘till 4 guys right behind me started booing. I told them four times to fucking leave the concert if they don’t want to listen to it, but stop ruining this moment for the fans (thank god, no one can ruin a concert of my boys for me). Andy was so pissed. I saw it in his eyes. Before they played the last song he said “You’ll be happy to hear that this is our last song” and I was like “Noooooo!
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They played “Love isn’t always fair” “All your hate” “Children Surrender” “God bless you” “Knives and Pens” and “Perfect Weapon”.
Unfortunately I couldn’t take any good pictures or videos, since the stage was inside a arena this time and it was too dark. (But I uploaded a video on my YT channel anyway)
After the show BVB’s Tourmanager texted me that he can’t get me backstage, so we left to watch the Mando Diao concert the girl I went with wanted to see. We were sitting on the grass and I was looking around all the time if I maybe see one of the boys walking around, so I couldn’t even concentrate on the concert. And during the last song I spotted Jinxx and CC, so I stood up and ran as fast as I could through the crowd to the boys and stopped right before them. I nearly ran them over
Jinxx hugged me for at least two minutes (he nearly broke my ribs!
) and told me how happy he is to see me and so did CC. Then they told me they wanted to go and watch the All That Remains show and if we wanna join. Stupid question, of course I wanted to join. So we went backstage with them to the stage they played too and to the edge of the stage where Andy and Ash were standing and when they saw me walking up the ramp they started smiling and hugged me and also told me how happy they are to see me and then we watched 5 minutes of the All That Remains show, and Jake showed up too, so I could hug him too and then Andy walked to the ramp and waved me to come with him and we went outside where he hugged me again and said “it’s better to talk here” and we sat on a bench and talked about the show, and the Bryan Stars interviews, the Legacy video and stuff and after 30 minutes he asked me if I want to follow him to the dressingroom so he can show me some songs of the new record. So me and Andy walked to the boys dressingroom and he showed me all the songs of the new record. He said it’s always weird for him to show someone his songs, but he thinks I deserve it. (I could have kissed him.
)
While I was totally overwhelmed and listened carefully (and tried not to cry, because I was so touched and proud. (I almost start crying when I just tell you about it)), he sat on the floor playing air guitar and drums, at some point Ash came in and started playing air bass and Andy explained all the stories behind the songs and we talked about music and nearly everything for an hour. We talked about the first record and the stories behind some of the songs on it, about the whole Pan-Situation, the new “fans” that bitch about the “bad behavior” of the band, because of the arrow on Andy’s pants and the girls on Ash’s bass, and that the band has “changed” and I don’t know, about really everything.
It was awesome and it meant the world to me, since we didn’t have the chance for a conversation like this in London. And he told me how much I mean to him and the band.
When I (unfortunately) had to leave Andy accompanied me to the exit of the backstage area so I don’t get lost. Such a gentleman.
These 1,5 hours were perfect.
When I arrived home I started crying tears of joy ‘cause I couldn’t believe how lucky I am and how lucky I was to run into Jinxx & CC although there were ten thousands of people on the festival.
I was a perfect evening, although I was so depressed when their TM told me I can’t meet the boys.
But as soon as I ran into Jinxx and CC I forgot about everything and was just more than happy.
And I am so proud that I already listened to the new record. I can’t wait ‘till I can listen to it everyday.
It’s perfect. I couldn’t be any prouder of the boys.
And I can’t wait for the October tour, ‘cause Andy promised me we can talk again and I need to spend some more time with Ash, Jinxx, Jake and CC. I couldn’t even say goodbye ‘cause they were all walking around the festivalarea.
Sorry if this was a bit confusing, but I’m still overwhelmed by yesterday and I can’t even find words to describe how gorgeous the show was and how happy the hugs of the boys and the conversation with Andy made/makes me.