[Mikey D]

Hi there everyone....thought I would share this as I'm sure sure it might cause a little stir for those Down Under.

Over the course of attending all the Toronto shows I somehow became friends with the soundboard (very cool guy - I'll keep him anonymous just in case he gets PO'd that I posted this). I partied with him and the roadies after the Wednesday show (even though I had to work at 8:30 the next day how does one say 'no' to partying with the roadies???). Dave, Kenny, Odie, and even Tony Bon Jovi were out drinking and we had an awesome time at The Bovine (Toronto bar). He even hooked me up with VIP passes to hang at the soundboard for the last show (this was great as it saved me upgrading the crap seats that I had). After partying with the guys until 3:00 I had to pull the chute and head home.....part of me is thinking I should have called in sick, but it's too late for any of that now.


Now to the point.....he happened to mention to me that they were thinking about returning to Australia on this tour. I know that it's nothing firm, but everything starts somewhere and this is coming from an inside source so to speak.


So I'll let you guys start weighing my credibility and whatnot....but I am no rumour monger and I don't spin shit for no reason.


My bud has even suggested that I road trip to another show so we could rip it up at the bars - I've been advised to call him so he can hook up a VIP for me at the show. It's amazing the benefits that can be reaped by a recognizable cowboy hat and an outgoing personality (without either one, I wouldn't have this story).


Cheers everyone - this was surely one of the most surreal experiences of my life - Ciao,


Mikey

[Kathleen]

Sounds like you had a good time Mike. I have a friend in Australia who will be over the moon - even with an unverifiable tidbit. As you are not the sort who spread rumours here so I will pass this along to him just as you wrote it - he doesn't post here - he has dialup

He's a longtime fan who saw his first full show last month since 95 and he hasn't stopped talking about it yet.

[justlikeblood]

wow, thanks for the news, it would be awesome if it happens. considering jons feelings on returning to the US, and the fact that the AUD is almost 1:1 with the USD and that all the shows in oz were sold out with many missing out you could see why......

[Supersonic]

Aloha !

I knew this. They're trying to figure out what would be the best option after the European leg of this tour. Since a return to North America seems to be out of the question, the tour in Europe will be extended, but they're trying to figure out what would be the best thing to do next. Another tour in Canada, another tour in Australia, a tour thru Asia or maybe South America, although the latter seems to be out of the question for some reason.

Salaam Aleikum,
Sebastiaan

[dqgirl]

You're right about the recognizable outfit... I've noticed you at the shows I've been to. I usually scan the crowd looking for people I know and it became "the dude with the hat's here again".

Noticed you at the soundboard as we were lining up to go on stage. Cool story!

[Captain.Crash]

I can at least speak for the fact that everything Mikey says is true

Including the part where I said no to going out because it was too late.......

Probably a really stupid decision lol.

[Emil]

Originally Posted by Mikey D

I've been advised to call him so he can hook up a VIP for me at the show.

You should seriously do that.

[kenobi_on_a_prayer]

I won't let myself get excited but great story, thanks for sharing.

[crimson_05]

I'm going to try not to get my hopes up. I'm really going to try. But already I have the strongest urge to text some of my bon jovi mates....

Great story, thanks for sharing, let's hope it's true!

[Crushgen24/88]

Being the sound-tech nerd that I am, I would kill for a chance like that...