Guess I did set myself up to be attacked. Anyway- just got tired of it being intimated that if those that got tix to multiple shows didn't share with those who didn't get tix to the shows (for whatever reason), it meant they are not a good or true Redhead, and that's B.S. Over and done with this issue. Now let's party!

Aaron, congrats on your planning and perfection... I got tickets to multiple shows also, but see no reason to rub that in the faces of those who were not as fortunate as I was...I for one have not noticed as much complaining now that the sale has been over for the better part of a month, so lets all just let the issue die till next year and see if changes are made.
My own opinion ( and I STRESS =, MY OWN OPINION) is I'd prefer the party on the streets of Cabo doing the line time to get my wristbands. Again it's my opinion and I don't expect everyone to agree ( also don't give a rats ass if anybody agrees )...\

So lets all just let the issues drop, do a shot or three of Cabo and enjoy the ride while we still can...

Great, enjoy! And no one is "bogard"ing tickets. These are 4 separate concerts. They were ticketed, priced and put on-sale that way. Just as if any artist we're doing a multi-night stand in your hometown. I personally am too good to sleep on the street and I believe any person should feel that way about themselves. I'm sorry you won't be seeing any of the shows. I do wish all Sammy fans in Cabo that week could go but unfortunately, the club's small and there are a limited number of seats for sale. Nowhere in my post did I imply that I was better or more professional than any one else, just obviouly (as the results speak for themselves) a better planner.

Question on dinner tickets?!
My friend will be there before me on the 7th. Can i get her to stand in line to get dinner tickets for my husband and i or do i have to be there to purchase them. (that's if she gets lucky)

7th B-day Bash over 9 years (saw almost every show my 6 previous years), so hardly a "new" person and I totally disagree with comments that we need to go back to the old "sleep in the street" system. On-line ticket sales were what I prayed for every nite in line over those long nites (I'm a successful professional that just happens to be a lifelong hardcore rock n' roll/Sammy fan, so why am I sleeping on the street like a dog? I always thought, "Sammy take my money please, I'll pay $100 a ticket! Just get me off this dirty street!"). Granted, the system wasn't set up particularly well this year (shouldn't have overloaded and crashed as it did) but with some streamlining could work perfectly. People that loved the street experience were only in Cabo for Sammy I guess. I'm also in Cabo for CABO and being wiped out 4-6 days of my vacation from waiting out all nite the nite before was NEVER any fun and prevented me from enjoying the beauty of Cabo during the days many days as I was trying to catch up on lost rest from the nite before, in addition to trying not to drag at the actual show because I was wiped out physically). I will meet everyone and get to know them INSIDE the Cabo Wabo, forget the line outside. Also, yes the system didn't work perfectly this year, but if someone was smart enough to set up a "PayPal" account before the ticket sales (even recommended by Sammy to make things easier the day of the sale) and had a moderate amount of familiarity with computers and how on-line ticket sales often work, there was not really a problem getting tickets. I got tix for all 4 shows and if you didn't, you probably fit into the category of what I listed above (I was also was kicked out by the system several times (improvements are in order for next year to streamline the system and make sure it's not overloaded again) but got right back in quickly and took care of it with relative ease). Tired of the griping on here from those who didn't get tickets or the pity party with those seeking tickets. It's called preparation folks. I, and all those going with me, did prepare (whether by being up to date on information and taking the time to stay current or by setting up a pre-existing PayPal account to make the purchasing flow smoother) and got tix and deserve to go to AS many shows as we chose to buy tickets for. And if you didn't prepare, oh well. It was posted on-line months before that the process would be different this year so anyone saying they're a "huge fan" that didn't know about the change in procedure and thought they were going to just go down and wait in line per usual, couldn't have been that huge of a fan as they must not have checked the site in months. And for those that say they planned a trip around the B-Day Bash and now don't have tickets because they didn't know about the sale? How could one plan that big of a trip and not make sure they were up on ALL the details??? Got that off my chest. Ok, let's party, see everyone in Cabo!!!

Annyone that has extra tickets. Have already booked that week and a huge FAN. Sixth time there and still no luck seeing Sammy. Please e-mail me at jodyerltr@aol.com.

Thanks

Thank you Bob. I spoke with Nancy (Siesta Suites) today and we wanted to stay there, but they were booked for the last night we are in Cabo and my hubby didn't want to pack everything up for 1 night and move hotels. We went ahead and booked something at the Cortez but they too are having us move rooms, but at least we will be at the same hotel. We are thinking the Siesta for the first part of the week and the Cortez for the remainder of the week. This will be better than moving for just one night.

Again, thank you for the review on the Hotel...we will definately look into it!

C U N Cabo

To exsell2112, sorry to hear about your dad, and although you said Eagles Fly is not a party song, Sammy sang it last year at his birthday bash in Cabo. Was absolutely an amazing moment. I'm pretty sure the entire cantina was singing with him. Hopefully he does it again for all of us who have lost our dad or a loved one. Can't wait to see him again this year. Planned our entire wedding around Sammy's birthday bash. 10-10-10!!! What an awesome week!!!

Airline tickets purchased....check
B-day tickets for a couple of shows....check
Now looking for reasonable clean places to stay - near the cantina....help please!

Thanks!

Found a great place to stay.....check (thanks Redheads for your help and suggestions)

Now we are ready for Cabo...

Thanks Aaron for re-reading my 8/4 post. Yes it was a copy and paste email I received for the Redrocker website. As we all know, the day the tickets went on sale it was a madhouse. Several people accidently purchased more than 2 tickets because when they had the tickets in their sale box the computers kept locking up / crashing so they immediately tried again to buy tickets for the same show. Thus selling them 4 tickets for one show. I know this because my system locked up when I was trying to pay for my tickets. I immediatley signed back on and tried to purchase the tickets again! I was able to purchase tickets for a couple of shows, but unfortunately I was not able to seal the deal on the 10/13 tickets due to system problems. I did not buy 4 tickets for any one show but I wondered what happened to the first set of tickets I tried to buy. I can see how people could have without deliberately trying to do so!
Counting down.....

Very touching post, I hope Sammy see this and plays the song for your Dad that night!

Sorry for your loss but keep your memories of your Dad alive in your heart!

Peace!

Looking for a laid-back place to stay just a block away from Cabo Wabo? Siesta Suites Hotel
www.cabosiestasuites.com

Adios!

Ok, I understand why they decided to sell Tickets on line this year but the thing I don't think is fair, especially to those of us who have never been to a Sammy B-Day bash, is that you could purchase 2 tickets for every show. Some people got tickets for 2-4 shows which leaves a lot of people not being able to get tickets for any show.

I'd hope they will take that into consideration for next year so more people have any opportunity to get tickets on line.

A lot of us 1st timers that planned this trip were assuming that we could just wait in line and get tickets when we get there as in the past. Just kind of disappointing after finally being able to do this trip and won't be able to go to any of the B-day bash shows. I won't even be able to wait in line for Dinner show tickets as I won't be coming in until Mon afternoon Oct 11th.

I guess the only thing to look forward to is going to the Cantina on a regular night after the 13th. Would have loved to see Sammy perform but guess it ain't happening. We'll have a good time in Cabo regardless though!!! :)

Just read the entire thread and there's some misinformation on here: the post that went on the site on 7/28 announcing the B-day Bash dates and ticket sale procedure clearly states 2 tickets PER person PER show. There seems to be some misunderstanding on here now that one could only purchase 2 tickets for ONE show period. This is NOT the case. I believe this confusion stems from HarleyMomma's post explaining the will call procedure on, I believe, 8/4 that she posted in which she says "those that purchased more than 2 tickets will have their orders cancelled and refunded". She also says that many people did. She never states 2 total though so taking into account the clarity of the official announcement from Sammy on 7/28 (clearly states 2 tickets PER person PER show) and the ambiguity of the 2nd post on 8/4, it simply means though that purchased more than 2 tickets (PER SHOW) will have those orders (for the show in which they purchased more than 2 tickets) cancelled and refunded. There is NOT a one show limit. Any one person could order two ticketsw Per person PER show (for example 8 total if one purchased 8 tickets for all 4 shows; that is OK) Hope this clears some confusion up...

What's gonna happen with the tickets (if any)that are canceled for the one's who bought more than 2 pairs....will we be able to purchase those later?

First time to cabo and bash so i hope some luck comes my way...

It's not my concern as much as the Cantina's. I doubt there will be a line beyond this show of any kind, and I think they feel it won't be near the size as before. Perhaps not past the corner because of the limited amount available. Wouldn't surprise me if they open the line early when the spots seem full anyway, just like in Vegas. I'm just saying, these are new times for us all, maybe it can be better than this last ticket sales system. Either way, we are all in it for the right reason and I hope to have a couple shots of Cabo with ya!

I am not complaining about the way things went for me, I got the tickets I wanted. I am just thinking of my fellow Redheads out there.

It's just that from what I am hearing from the people I know, is that there has been a growing concern about safety. It's much easier for them to add security for a smaller line.

I wish things would go back to the way it was in the 90's when we could just about walk right in, but I don't think any of us are going to get our wish. This is the new reality and I just think it could be more efficient.

First of all I don't think the line will magically stop at 75 people, that's unrealistic. However your concern seems to be for the safety of the people in line due to the fact that if something happens then the bash will end. If that's the case why are you OK with even 75 people being in line for 24, 30, even 36 hours? Whether the lines are long or just last a long time the fact remains that people will be out there exposed. The only thing that really changed is that the powers that be are making a lot more money this year. I'm with Doug, I don't like being told I can only go to one gig. BRING BACK THE OLD WAY!

I hear ya there on the people from around the world, and it would be nice for them to know they might at least get into a show before coming this far. With the system, they would know.

As for being afraid to sleep on the street, I don't think most of us are, that's not the point. The point is that once something does happen, you can count on this whole thing going away all together.

As for the Dinner ticket line. 2 tickets per person, 150 tickets total, once that line has 75 people in it, it will be a waste of time for anyone standing past that. I don't think you are going to see a long line, just one that lasts a long time.

Maybe I am way off base, but having tons of people with tickets to all 4 shows and many people that got shut out, this could really work.

Ticketing Idea for next year:

Sammy has been so wonderful through the years to reward his most loyal fans with free shows on his Birthday! It really shows what a great guy he is and it’s a testament to all of us Readheads that we would spend the nights in the street to party with him on his birthday.

I think the decision to sell tickets was good and necessary. With the change in traffic along the cantina, the recent weather, and lets face it, all the extra drinking going on, it was just a matter of time before there was some kind of accident on that sidewalk and that would just devastate Sammy. One out of control drunk driver is not that far from a reality down there. If that happened, the party would be over for all of us. Not to mention the liability for the cantina, etc. They do have personal injury lawyers down there too.

I have been giving the ticket situation a ton of thought. It is sad that some people that have been going for years did not get Tix, but I also think it is great for all the first timers. However, I think that the system failed miserably. After reading about how many people got “kicked out” at the last second, etc, I think that it had a lot to do with internet connection, speed of computer and luck. I have talked to people who got tickets to all 4 shows without much difficulty. In fact, one couple were in the same room both trying at the same time to give them 2 chances, and they could have easily gotten 2 more in the wife’s name, but they let them go at the last second once they got the 1st confirmation.

But I think I have a solution for next year that would be an extremely fair way to go for all and I hope Sammy & staff agree. First of all, I think it is fair to say that all the TRUE Redheads are at least registered by now on this site and should be the only ones eligible for this new system. By my count only a small percentage of the 8,160 or so listed members have selected the “I’m going” button on the B-day shows (only about 300 per night). I realize that there are plenty of people planning on going that did not click the button, but it is still a small percentage.

It seems to me that most Redheads would be very happy to get just one show if they go to Cabo, just so long as everybody else gets just one show as well.

It also seems to me that this can be accomplished very simply.

First, upon announcement of the show dates, all Redheads that are planning on being there need to “register” that they are going. In order to register, you must have a valid credit card on file with redrocker.com. Included in your registration must be the last 5 digits of your Passport or Drivers License numbers.

Once all members register the dates they are in Cabo, the system randomly picks members for one show at a time (beginning with the B-day bash and working backwards). I would even say that in order to get 2 tickets, you must provide your guests name and ID digits at the time of registration. We all know who we are going with.

The system will not select the same registered member twice for two shows until all registered members have either gotten tix, or they are sold out for all shows. If everyone registered gets a set of tix after 3 shows or whatever, the system starts all over again. If you ONLY want to be charged for 1 show (yeah right) you could even “Opt out” of a second round.

Also, the system would recognize anyone with a duplicate Name and ID # and not allow that registration.

Once the selection process is done, members that are selected get an email with a link to confirm their order. That way if there are 2 members that are going together that were selected, they can release 2 tickets that they would not be able to pick up anyway. It could even easily be set up that the registered members that did not get Tix could be the first selected the following year. Any orders not confirmed would go back into the pool.

It may sound complicated, but the program would not be that difficult to write. I know my IT director could do it easily. I am sure that ALL of the fans would at the very least feel that they had a fair shot and I know I would show up to party in the driveway, even if I didn’t get tickets.

Once you arrive in Cabo, all ticket purchasers and guests, must show up like now to pick up the wrist bands. They must show the proper ID to get them.

I would love to hear feedback on this. Maybe I am missing something, but if enough people agree, just maybe it would work.

We plan our vacations around your birthday bash.We very dissapointed when we found out the tickets were only going to sold online and already had missed the ticket sales.I can only say wtf.I always thought standing in line for the tickets was part of the charm in going to the concert and well worth the the wait.I have had all kinds of surgeries that make it difficult to stand for long periods of time,but it never has stopped me from getting up and getting in line.I thought that doing free concerts were very cool,but if you want to charge,thats cool too you are well worth it.But give people a chance to come see you that didn't get tickets.

Hey Doug if we do make it down ...
we will be our time in line for
dinner shows !!!

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CaboWaboGuy | August 12, 2010

I would expect the lines for Dinner
Shows to break a record for sidewalk
time! I have one of the longest times
with over 36 hours out!

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It seems to me I have done some
30 plus hours on CABO's Stones
or the stairs in TAHOE !!!

If one is there you do what you
have to do to get in

MichiganMike n Carla

We've been going to Cabo for the past five years and have never seen Sammy. This year we scheduled the trip around Sammy, unlike previous years. This was the first year the tickets were on-line. We got our two tickets, not for the 11th like we wanted, but for the 13th!!! We are so excited and can't wait to finally see Sammy! We love you Sammy!!!

Man I am sooooo excited. Going to the 13th show. Been wanting to do this for 20 years!!!!!

I would expect the lines for Dinner Shows to break a record for sidewalk time! I have one of the longest times with over 36 hours out! But I'm figuring the lines to start two days before they go on sale which would mean Oct. 5th for the 7th (show dates 8th & 9th) & Oct. 8th for the 10th (show dates 11th & 13th)!! I was going to go for Dinner Shows for the 8th & 9th but once they said there would be no other sale of tickets, I decided to try to get two for every show! I knew the Dinner Show lines would be pure hell for 48 plus hours!
Doug aka "Cabo Wabo Guy"