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Post by Dawn on Jan 25, 2009 23:12:16 GMT -5
Mark and I were able to meet Brian Wilson! Well, to the degree that you can really "meet" someone at a signing since time is so limited, but still, it was way cool! We have seen Brian multiple times in concert since 2004, but we never had the opportunity to get an autograph up until now. Mark had heard on the KLOS radio station last week that Brian was going to be signing copies of That Lucky Old Sun at Guitar Center. I checked their website, and found out that he was going to be doing several signings this weekend, two in the L.A. area on Saturday and one in La Mesa (San Diego suburb) on Sunday. We decided to go to the La Mesa one, figuring it would be less rushed and hectic. We got there a little before 1:00, when the signing was scheduled to start. There were about 50 people in line ahead of us, and they were only letting in five people at a time, so we had a bit of a wait. After we were let in, we bought a copy of Brian's new DVD for him to sign. It turns out that if you bought the DVD, Brian would sign two other items for you as well. I hadn't known that before, or else I would have brought an LP and/or book for him to autograph also. Brian was seated at a table in the back of the store, with band member Jeff Foskett beside him. When we got to the front of the line, Mark gave the DVD for Brian to sign, and Brian joked a bit with him, saying "Straight ahead, straight ahead." I must admit to being a bit awestruck and a bit at a loss for words, but did manage to say, "It's good to see you Brian," and a hello to Jeff. After Brian finished signing, he and Jeff posed for a picture that Mark took. Brian looked a bit tired - I imagine such an event would be a little overwhelming considering his shyness - but seemed to be in generally good spirits. Here is the picture that Mark snapped:  I'm very happy that Brian decided to do this signing, and that we were able to attend. Mark is a big fan of Brian's as well, so he was pretty tickled also. I will cherish that autograph! |
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Post by H2IZCOOL on Jan 25, 2009 23:53:00 GMT -5
Mark and I were able to meet Brian Wilson! Well, to the degree that you can really "meet" someone at a signing since time is so limited, but still, it was way cool! We have seen Brian multiple times in concert since 2004, but we never had the opportunity to get an autograph up until now. Mark had heard on the KLOS radio station last week that Brian was going to be signing copies of That Lucky Old Sun at Guitar Center. I checked their website, and found out that he was going to be doing several signings this weekend, two in the L.A. area on Saturday and one in La Mesa (San Diego suburb) on Sunday. We decided to go to the La Mesa one, figuring it would be less rushed and hectic. We got there a little before 1:00, when the signing was scheduled to start. There were about 50 people in line ahead of us, and they were only letting in five people at a time, so we had a bit of a wait. After we were let in, we bought a copy of Brian's new DVD for him to sign. It turns out that if you bought the DVD, Brian would sign two other items for you as well. I hadn't known that before, or else I would have brought an LP and/or book for him to autograph also. Brian was seated at a table in the back of the store, with band member Jeff Foskett beside him. When we got to the front of the line, Mark gave the DVD for Brian to sign, and Brian joked a bit with him, saying "Straight ahead, straight ahead." I must admit to being a bit awestruck and a bit at a loss for words, but did manage to say, "It's good to see you Brian," and a hello to Jeff. After Brian finished signing, he and Jeff posed for a picture that Mark took. Brian looked a bit tired - I imagine such an event would be a little overwhelming considering his shyness - but seemed to be in generally good spirits. Here is the picture that Mark snapped: I'm very happy that Brian decided to do this signing, and that we were able to attend. Mark is a big fan of Brian's as well, so he was pretty tickled also. I will cherish that autograph! Wow, Dawn! That is really great. I know how much it means to you. And now you have the autograph and the picture! (Although you shouldn't have posted it here; it's far too big!)  |
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Post by 55dodger on Jan 26, 2009 0:13:38 GMT -5
Dawn that is way cool. Congrats on the autograph & the photo is just an added bonus.
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Post by edehl on Jan 26, 2009 0:30:31 GMT -5
Oh Dawn, that is SO COOL!  I know the excitement of being able to be up close like that with someone you love and idolize (and how tongue tying it can be, too), but you did it! You met Brian!!!! I wish you guys could have gotten a picture taken together, but this is really neat. |
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Post by jpkansas on Jan 26, 2009 2:39:55 GMT -5
Very cool, Dawn.  |
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Post by Ken on Jan 26, 2009 13:13:01 GMT -5
Hey Dawn, Fantastic!  That's very, very cool! Congratulations!  |
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Post by Dawn on Jan 27, 2009 12:25:08 GMT -5
Mark and I were able to meet Brian Wilson! Well, to the degree that you can really "meet" someone at a signing since time is so limited, but still, it was way cool! We have seen Brian multiple times in concert since 2004, but we never had the opportunity to get an autograph up until now. Mark had heard on the KLOS radio station last week that Brian was going to be signing copies of That Lucky Old Sun at Guitar Center. I checked their website, and found out that he was going to be doing several signings this weekend, two in the L.A. area on Saturday and one in La Mesa (San Diego suburb) on Sunday. We decided to go to the La Mesa one, figuring it would be less rushed and hectic. We got there a little before 1:00, when the signing was scheduled to start. There were about 50 people in line ahead of us, and they were only letting in five people at a time, so we had a bit of a wait. After we were let in, we bought a copy of Brian's new DVD for him to sign. It turns out that if you bought the DVD, Brian would sign two other items for you as well. I hadn't known that before, or else I would have brought an LP and/or book for him to autograph also. Brian was seated at a table in the back of the store, with band member Jeff Foskett beside him. When we got to the front of the line, Mark gave the DVD for Brian to sign, and Brian joked a bit with him, saying "Straight ahead, straight ahead." I must admit to being a bit awestruck and a bit at a loss for words, but did manage to say, "It's good to see you Brian," and a hello to Jeff. After Brian finished signing, he and Jeff posed for a picture that Mark took. Brian looked a bit tired - I imagine such an event would be a little overwhelming considering his shyness - but seemed to be in generally good spirits. Here is the picture that Mark snapped: I'm very happy that Brian decided to do this signing, and that we were able to attend. Mark is a big fan of Brian's as well, so he was pretty tickled also. I will cherish that autograph! Wow, Dawn! That is really great. I know how much it means to you. And now you have the autograph and the picture! (Although you shouldn't have posted it here; it's far too big!) Thanks Ed! Oops, you are right about the picture - how could I forget?!     |
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Post by Dawn on Jan 27, 2009 12:29:09 GMT -5
Dawn that is way cool. Congrats on the autograph & the photo is just an added bonus. Thanks Woody! I wasn't sure if photos would be allowed, but we took our camera just in case. |
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Post by Dawn on Jan 27, 2009 12:37:35 GMT -5
Oh Dawn, that is SO COOL! I know the excitement of being able to be up close like that with someone you love and idolize (and how tongue tying it can be, too), but you did it! You met Brian!!!! I wish you guys could have gotten a picture taken together, but this is really neat. Thanks Nance! I agree, it would have been great to have been in the picture (although, given my two past experiences with having a picture taken with musicians, I'd probably manage to have a goofy expression on my face). |
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Post by Dawn on Jan 27, 2009 12:39:46 GMT -5
Very cool, Dawn. Thanks Joe! |
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Post by Dawn on Jan 27, 2009 12:40:47 GMT -5
Hey Dawn, Fantastic! That's very, very cool! Congratulations! Thanks Ken! Hopefully I'll have the chance to meet him again sometime, but if not, I'm happy for this opportunity. |
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Post by Pete70s on Jan 27, 2009 22:31:58 GMT -5
That's great, Dawn! Now two of us have met Brian!
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Post by dave910 on Jan 28, 2009 2:06:40 GMT -5
Congrats, Dawn!
Not many people get a chance to meet their idols. I'm happy one of your dreams came true!
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Post by Dawn on Jan 28, 2009 11:57:22 GMT -5
That's great, Dawn! Now two of us have met Brian! Thanks Pete! You met Brian on the tour with Paul Simon, right? I would have loved to have seen one of those shows. |
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Post by Dawn on Jan 28, 2009 12:00:47 GMT -5
Congrats, Dawn! Not many people get a chance to meet their idols. I'm happy one of your dreams came true! Thanks Dave! I must say, I was pretty excited when I found out about that signing. |
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I know the excitement of being able to be up close like that with someone you love and idolize (and how tongue tying it can be, too), but you did it! You met Brian!!!! I wish you guys could have gotten a picture taken together, but this is really neat. 
