We’ll see how it shapes up. It would be fun to see the nonsense.
But that set list. . .
I saw something in one of the promos about the boot campers getting to control the setlist (don’t know if that means that some of the high-rollers get to choose a song, or they get a “vote”, or it’s just typical meaningless bullshit, but . . . was sort of interesting in a “yeah, that’s just the Librarian blowing more smoke” sort of way).
I think it’s completely insane that they think they can sell 200-300 of these stupid boot camp packages. Talk about delusional. Do they not even see the numbers for their most recent tours/ concerts?
How can they be so completely clueless? And what is this silly Alice in Wonderland company that also is completely clueless? Do they just get a piece of the action no matter what and don’t care that their clients are lodged up their own asses and committing commercial suicide?
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! Oh, Boy, here we go! They’re already modifying the packages. The “Colonel” and “General” packages have mysteriously disappeared (or if you’re smoking crack you can try to tell me that they’ve sold out of these already) leaving only SARGENT.
By the way, the rooms are available directly from Golden Nugget for about $120/ night (i.e. $60/ person if doubling up). I’m guessing some geniuses started posting that the “GENERAL” package for $2K extra was pretty stupid when for that same $2,000 they could just book a 1500 square feet two-story SPA SUITE.
(Shown for comparison. This is what you can book on your own for less than $2K – separate from Boot Camp.)
Each of these suites has been recently renovated, providing the ultimate Golden Nugget experience. 1500 square feet on two floors, with a whirlpool bath, double doors and plush couches. Every suite also contains a coffee maker, wet bar and even a shoeshine machine. Floor-to-ceiling windows showcase the pool and downtown Las Vegas. Complimentary VIP Check-In, Nightly turn-down service, Luxury bath amenities, Refrigerator.
Anyway . . .
I predict these bootcamp packages will drop to about $1200.00 by April and then to about $700 in May.
I think id rather see Filter. Ive never seen them and i really liked the sun comes out tonight album. But i also see the alure of Al playing older good shit
Oh wow, you’re right about those packages disappearing.
Hilarious. This doesn’t even go on sale until tomorrow right?
I am unclear about when they go on sale too.
One promo said they go on sale on January 22. Another said January 26. I think the links for purchase are already live, though (I sure didn’t test it).
Not like it matters . . .
Ha! And they’ve revised the rooming conditions too. . .
“Double room (Rooms are double occupancy but each person staying in room must purchase their own individual Sergeant package. Requests to share a room can be sent to info@adventuresinwonderland.com)”
Well, at least it’s proof they’re looking at social media and considering the response.
It’ll be pretty sad when a husband/wife combo spends $4000 for this and gets split up in separate rooms.
https://www.adventuresinwonderland.com/t/ministry/d/ministry-boot-camp-base-packages/p/sergeant
https://www.adventuresinwonderland.com/t/ministry/d/ministry-boot-camp-base-packages/p/major
https://www.adventuresinwonderland.com/t/ministry/d/ministry-boot-camp-base-packages/p/colonel
Strange. If you click on the individual links that Prototype posted, you can still get to those higher price packages.
But they are no longer listed on the main page.
You think they already sold out of those? [laugh]
HAHAHAHA!!!
Clicking on “Payment Plan” is good for a laugh too.
DAMN!!!
I hadn’t realized that, while Breakfast is a steal at $250, Dinner is $500.
What a joke.
Also, maybe I’m old and jaded, but I don’t even get what’s so exciting about watching rehearsals and sound check anyway. So by the time you finally see the show you’ve already seen it 3 times? UGGHH!!! You have to REALLY love the Bush Trilogy to put up with that Endurathon.
Oh, and since dinner and lunch with Al is an add-on for all the days, a super fan would actually have to pay an ADDITIONAL $1,750.00 to be all-in with the activities. So, pay $3,750.00 and you can fawn over Al eating some Vegan pasta and see 3 rough versions of the same show that everyone else will see on Sunday night . . . after getting free tickets with our cheeseburgers.
Also, they only play a couple songs at soundcheck. Not the full set.
I did the VIP thing for ohGr a couple years back and it was cool to see the soundcheck. He did 2 songs and it was only like 15 of us. Then again, I think it was only $50 extra bucks for the VIP upgrade.
Also, they only play a couple songs at soundcheck. Not the full set.
I did the VIP thing for ohGr a couple years back and it was cool to see the soundcheck. He did 2 songs and it was only like 15 of us. Then again, I think it was only $50 extra bucks for the VIP upgrade.
Most of us who have been around for any length of time have had the chance to meet Al Jourgensen without having to pay for some radical VIP experience thing. Let’s face it . . . he’s not Mick Jagger. And it used to be his awareness of this and his confidence in his antihero status that made him seem above such nonsense.
I find it very ironic, though, that he (or more accurately, I think, his Librarian) has recently marketed himself as a megastar worthy of commanding such ridiculous prices for token bits of fan contact . . . . at a time when his output has never been lower. He’s not had a new album or song or anything for 3 years and their typical setlists have been the same for nearly 10 years now.
We can go over to Caesars and see Pete Rose for free . . .
[And, yes, I am a bit obsessed with this Boot Camp thing. It’s something new for me to dissect and throw darts at now that Patreon has already run its course.]
I’m with you. . .this train wreck is far worse than the NYE affair. I’m watching with (somewhat) sad anticipation.
ps: What is it about his taste in women that he picks such awful dictators? They date him for a few weeks and suddenly they’re booking all his shit? It’s really insane.
I’m with you. . .this train wreck is far worse than the NYE affair. I’m watching with (somewhat) sad anticipation.
ps: What is it about his taste in women that he picks such awful dictators? They date him for a few weeks and suddenly they’re booking all his shit? It’s really insane.
They’ll find blood in that turnip if it’s the last thing they do!
The sad thing is . . . . there’s PLENTY of money to be made off the dude if they’d just work with the old bastard to actually give the fans something of value that we’d gladly pay money for.
This whole “let’s just charge the fans a shitload of money to watch me do my job” crap is so insulting. Honestly, even if I had millions of disposable income and was an even bigger fan I’d still say “fuck off”.
It’s just degrading and anyone that buys into this Patreon and Boot Camp stuff is really a sad groupie whore.
Some artists actually make money by creating new music and then putting on live shows that give the attendees a new and unique experience that they’ll remember and cherish . . . . . I guess that’s just not DIY, though.
The oh-so-obviously-NOT-Al Facebook posts are really gross too. Seriously, every time I read them it sounds like some moronic over-the-hill mom trying to sound cool. Oh, right, never mind. Friggin’ Librarians.
Also, maybe I’m old and jaded, but I don’t even get what’s so exciting about watching rehearsals and sound check anyway. So by the time you finally see the show you’ve already seen it 3 times? UGGHH!!! You have to REALLY love the Bush Trilogy to put up with that Endurathon.
Sometimes bands play totally different songs in soundcheck. I don’t know if Ministry is one of them…
Al is obsessed with the idea that people are going to pay him to “be himself.”. Maybe it’s his associations with Timothy Leary and William Burroughs that started this. He doesn’t want to be a “jukebox” and play what fans want to hear, but it’s somehow more respectable to have people pay thousands of dollars to stay in a 3rd rate motel and eat breakfast with him. He’s totally lost it.
But we’re still on to raise the funds for Paul and Chris to go, right?
Let’s get Bill Rieflin a package too…
Sometimes bands play totally different songs in soundcheck. I don’t know if Ministry is one of them…
They might be. Don’t expect a song from the 80s and 90s though.