The story of Dave's Thank You sunglasses at Alpine!

eggsrsweet · 07-09-2012, 02:51 PM

As you guys are quite aware, Dave put on some shades for the final song of Alpine this weekend. Now let's backtrack a little.

Before N1 began, I was waiting for the gates to open so I could get to the front of the pit. I decided to take a picture of me in my orange sunglasses. Me and my best friend actually got a set of those sunglasses in all different colors and we have been exchanging them and stuff

I miraculously scored Pit for both nights! I did the mad dash down there and I was about 4th row center. Perfect view. As I was standing there, I was thinking about how cool it would be if Dave wore my sunglasses if I threw them up on stage.

As soon as the Crush jam began, I saw an opportunity for Dave to dance while wearing the sunglasses. I threw them up there and he actually picked them up and set them right next to Carter's set! However, he never did anything with them the rest of the night. It was a great show but I just kept wondering what happened to my shades.

N2 was the best show I've ever seen. Hands down. I don't think anything will ever beat it. Incredible performances. About halfway through that show, I spotted my shades in the same spot where Dave had set them before. I freaked out! Then, during Thank You... Dave walked back towards the Carter and grabbed my fucking sunglasses and put them on! Best DMB moment ever. I died. The band really put on some special shows for Alpine.

Also, I caught a pick from Brandi Carlile. And, if any of you in the pit remember N1 when the crew member threw out the pick into the crowd, I got that too! It's really odd though because the firedancer is like faded away from it.

Here's some awesome pictures of me and Dave in the shades. And of the pick I caught. Best weekend ever!

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EDIT: Also, for any of you guys who didn't notice. Fonz retweeted the picture I sent of me in the shades!

whygohome? · 07-09-2012, 03:00 PM

I don't support throwing shit on the stage.

Cool story tho

sheldonlevene · 07-09-2012, 03:11 PM

Oh good another one of these.

beiler · 07-09-2012, 03:12 PM

Dave clearly supports a well aimed gentle toss of a hat or shades as evidenced by this story and all the other times he has thrown on someone else's shades or hat. I recall the same thing at Lakeside and in 2005 in Boston he put on some enormous glasses that were hilarious... that said, other than these gentle items when properly lobbed from 5-10 feet away or so, I also agree with the no throwing stuff on stage policy (especially glowsticks).

mthawk07 · 07-09-2012, 03:13 PM

Maybe you and the Spoon guy can make babies.

http://devonbailey.com/story-of-the-glasses/

sheldonlevene · 07-09-2012, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mthawk07

Maybe you and the Spoon guy can make babies.

http://devonbailey.com/story-of-the-glasses/

And then have your first beer together.

#drinkandbemerrywithdevonandthesunglassesguyfromal pine

decemberlov · 07-09-2012, 03:19 PM

pretty sure I read this same story last year........

adsheppa · 07-09-2012, 03:20 PM

guy in front of me caught the glasses, his GF was stoked for him, i think he went to the ground and like 4 or 5 people wrestled for them.

hairyfeetdb1 · 07-09-2012, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sheldonlevene

And then have your first beer together.

#drinkandbemerrywithdevonandthesunglassesguyfromal pine

I'm still digging my ditch for that post. Good grief hahahaha.

hairyfeetdb1 · 07-09-2012, 05:33 PM

awesome story btw. Sounds like he was keeping them for the right moment haha

lockman21 · 07-09-2012, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hairyfeetdb1

I'm still digging my ditch for that post. Good grief hahahaha.

God, I hate you.

hairyfeetdb1 · 07-09-2012, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lockman21

God, I hate you.

I went out of my way to post it like that too. shame.

lockman21 · 07-09-2012, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hairyfeetdb1

I went out of my way to post it like that too. shame.

Which is exactly why you're annoying.

davem#36 · 07-09-2012, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eggsrsweet

As you guys are quite aware, Dave put on some shades for the final song of Alpine this weekend. Now let's backtrack a little.

Before N1 began, I was waiting for the gates to open so I could get to the front of the pit. I decided to take a picture of me in my orange sunglasses. Me and my best friend actually got a set of those sunglasses in all different colors and we have been exchanging them and stuff

I miraculously scored Pit for both nights! I did the mad dash down there and I was about 4th row center. Perfect view. As I was standing there, I was thinking about how cool it would be if Dave wore my sunglasses if I threw them up on stage.

As soon as the Crush jam began, I saw an opportunity for Dave to dance while wearing the sunglasses. I threw them up there and he actually picked them up and set them right next to Carter's set! However, he never did anything with them the rest of the night. It was a great show but I just kept wondering what happened to my shades.

N2 was the best show I've ever seen. Hands down. I don't think anything will ever beat it. Incredible performances. About halfway through that show, I spotted my shades in the same spot where Dave had set them before. I freaked out! Then, during Thank You... Dave walked back towards the Carter and grabbed my fucking sunglasses and put them on! Best DMB moment ever. I died. The band really put on some special shows for Alpine.

Also, I caught a pick from Brandi Carlile. And, if any of you in the pit remember N1 when the crew member threw out the pick into the crowd, I got that too! It's really odd though because the firedancer is like faded away from it.

Here's some awesome pictures of me and Dave in the shades. And of the pick I caught. Best weekend ever!

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EDIT: Also, for any of you guys who didn't notice. Fonz retweeted the picture I sent of me in the shades!

I remember you! You were with your mom right? I was there with my real tall friend beside y'all we were the ones from Georgia! I remember Dave putting those to the side night 1. Awesome he ended up wearing them!

harribri · 07-09-2012, 05:40 PM

hahaha

cry_minarets458 · 07-09-2012, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lockman21

Which is exactly why you're annoying.

this

coleslaw182 · 07-09-2012, 05:43 PM

Anybody else think he was gonna be a chick?

mthawk07 · 07-09-2012, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lockman21

Which is exactly why you're annoying.

Oh I definitely laughed out loud and hard at this one.

CrushLive · 07-09-2012, 05:54 PM

I knew this thread would be epic based solely on the title.

Synopsis: kid throws sunglasses on stage and dave wears them. :yawn

Btw, OP I hope for your sake you see a better show than alpine n2 someday. Great show no doubt but they can do better.

joshizzle3 · 07-09-2012, 06:12 PM

Pretty much like the other guy but more to the point

camptravisr · 07-09-2012, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrushLive

I knew this thread would be epic based solely on the title.

Synopsis: kid throws sunglasses on stage and dave wears them. :yawn

Btw, OP I hope for your sake you see a better show than alpine n2 someday. Great show no doubt but they can do better.

Spoken like a true SPAC ballwasher

Just givin you a hard time

I agree, they could play a better show..but they haven't so far on this tour.

**daveshookme** · 07-09-2012, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whygohome?

I don't support throwing shit on the stage.

Cool story tho

davem#36 · 07-09-2012, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrushLive

I knew this thread would be epic based solely on the title.

Synopsis: kid throws sunglasses on stage and dave wears them. :yawn

Btw, OP I hope for your sake you see a better show than alpine n2 someday. Great show no doubt but they can do better.

Lulz. This day and time to play only 2 sub par songs is an accomplishment
I highly doubt they will play any shows in the future with 20+ songs and not 1 "meh " one.

Musicology200 · 07-09-2012, 07:25 PM

I'd like to point out that everyone in this thread is a complete dick. Glad you had a good time OP. We had some great shows.

davem#36 · 07-09-2012, 07:25 PM

When was the last time they had a 2 night stand and didn't play cornbread, can't stop, spaceman Or eh hee?

CrushLive · 07-09-2012, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Musicology200

I'd like to point out that everyone in this thread is a complete dick. Glad you had a good time OP. We had some great shows.

Isn't that the point of dmbc?

kidding

I think what gets me is that many other people have thrown hats or glasses on stage before

420th jimi · 07-09-2012, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davem#36

When was the last time they had a 2 night stand and didn't play cornbread, can't stop, spaceman Or eh hee?

2000 and never

CrushLive · 07-09-2012, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davem#36

Lulz. This day and time to play only 2 sub par songs is an accomplishment
I highly doubt they will play any shows in the future with 20+ songs and not 1 "meh " one.

I have hope.

Switch you & me around with alligator pie and thank you with Halloween and you have it really

davem#36 · 07-09-2012, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrushLive

I have hope.

Switch you & me around with alligator pie and thank you with Halloween and you have it really

I did reallllly want my 1st Halloween

BustedFluff · 07-09-2012, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Musicology200

I'd like to point out that everyone in this thread is a complete dick. Glad you had a good time OP. We had some great shows.

07-09-2012, 03:12 PM	#4
beiler Joshua Dreaming Tree Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 348	Re: The story of Dave's Thank You sunglasses at Alpine! Dave clearly supports a well aimed gentle toss of a hat or shades as evidenced by this story and all the other times he has thrown on someone else's shades or hat. I recall the same thing at Lakeside and in 2005 in Boston he put on some enormous glasses that were hilarious... that said, other than these gentle items when properly lobbed from 5-10 feet away or so, I also agree with the no throwing stuff on stage policy (especially glowsticks). Last edited by beiler; 07-09-2012 at 03:14 PM.

07-09-2012, 03:13 PM	#5
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07-09-2012, 05:54 PM	#19
CrushLive "I Like This Place!" Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Saratoga Springs Posts: 46,422	Re: The story of Dave's Thank You sunglasses at Alpine! I knew this thread would be epic based solely on the title. Synopsis: kid throws sunglasses on stage and dave wears them. :yawn Btw, OP I hope for your sake you see a better show than alpine n2 someday. Great show no doubt but they can do better. __________________ -Brad ::: My Shows ::: Summer '13 ~ Jazz Fest, SPAC, Hartford, Bethel "It's always good to come here, everybody here. I tell ya, Roi and I were talking about it. This room and this crowd got a great energy every year we come here, so thank you very much." - D.M. 7/2/05 Hello Again Part 2: SPAC

07-09-2012, 07:25 PM	#24
Musicology200 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Christmas Chasers Posts: 4,522	Re: The story of Dave's Thank You sunglasses at Alpine! I'd like to point out that everyone in this thread is a complete dick. Glad you had a good time OP. We had some great shows. __________________ Blue Water: 4:5 9/25/09, 7/6/10, 7/9/11, 7/6/12 Little Thing: 1:1 7/6/12 People need to understand that this is DMB 3.0. You will never have 1.0 (91-00) or 2.0 (2001-2007) ever again. Just enjoy what you have while you still have it.

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