The OFG Tour Journal: Philly, the final show

I am convinced I have guardian angel that likes Oasis/Beady Eye/Liam because I am shockingly lucky at  Oasis/Beady Eye gigs.  Sooo the story is that we arrived on South Street in Philly about 5pm, expecting a line. Now I have said this before, I am not greedy, four gigs practically up Liam's nose is plenty for me, I was willing to sit in the balcony for this one, but no that "guardian angel" wasn't satisfied with that.  So when we arrived and found  no one but a guy telling us exactly where to sit, we were in shock. A bit of back story, we (Brian &  I) are not big fans of the city of Philadelphia, never mind our hatred for their baseball team, we have never had a good concert experience there and were not expecting a lot, luckily this gig redeemed Philly for us.


Anyways we have these VIP FAST LANE tickets, no big deal, I brought them for 5 bucks not expecting to be the FIRST on line and the FIRST into the bloody building! Yea I know, I would hate me too, but its true! We do have to wait for about 3 hours in a small alley, but we got to talk to again a great group of fans and then guess who pulled up on MOTORCYCLES?! ANDY & GEM! We spotted them across the street and waved and they waved back, they were SUPER nice to the fans that jogged across the street and signed and took photos with them. It was great to see :)


But almost instantly I was running (alright speed walking) behind a security guy  with his arms out  shouting "Stay behind me!"  down South Street! Even more instantly I was on the bar again, in the same spot, "Wooing" to myself much to the sure-grin of the a  security guy stage in the dark in front of the stage!  It was again an amazing crowd, not too much pushing around me though later I heard it was pretty rough in front of Liam.. a few highlights...


-After a baseball hat was given to Liam, he dedicated a song to "All the baseball people" lol


-Liam giving his mic away to a girl in the front row.


-The scream was back in Wigwam.  (and yes it was dedicated to all the cowboys)


-Liam coming over to Brian and I shaking our hands at the end of the gig!


-Brian telling Liam his voice was amazing and Liam replying cheekily "Do you want to sing?" (Yes Liam, we know you can't take a compliment, but you DID sound AMAZING!!). 

It was a great gig, and seriously this whole tour has been amazing. I still can't believe I saw 5 gigs in 7 days! It was redeeming, it renewed everything I ever loved about Liam Gallagher and  gives me a fantastic feeling about loving Beady Eye so much, its all so worth it. 


The best part is that, at least in America and Canada all the "Wonderwall" fair weather fans are gone, and the hard cores remain. It was amazing to talk to all these great people, people who know the songs, actually care about the band, and continued to buy records AFTER Morning Glory. We had a phenomenal  time, I cannot believe how many people read my blog!  


I just want to thank all the wonderful people we met this short but sweet tour! Thank you to Chicago fans, Jay, Parker & friends, our early/stake out partner in Toronto Pina, Mike, my awesome bodyguard in Toronto, "Two of a Kind" Kim & Denise in NYC & Philly,  Lisa, my Letterman partner in crime (and future adventures!) and her wonderful Eddie-ful husband Justin, a fellow tourer Aunni,  the amazing guys from Supersonic (& your lovely wives!). Rick & all they lovely top of the liners in Philly, my Ally girl, who I did not see but Liam did in NYC!!  Barbara, Jacque!  Pablo & Jim, everyone who said hi in line for merchandise, on the street and after the gigs, you all the BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!! I will see you all in November !


Lastly thank you to the band, Liam, Gem, Andy, Chris, & Jeff, you were amazing!! Made our summer and we swear were not as crazy as you may think!! :) Rock on my friends!