It's not about the price, because Sammy could charge a WHOLE LOT MORE and we would pay it. It's the biggest fiesta of the year. The fact that we all had an opportunity to voice our opinions about the matter just goes to show you how much Sammy really loves his redheads. It's about the venue and 10/13. It will always be that way, same time-same place. That's why the acquiring of tickets should of remained the same. Being in line for tickets is part of the experience, and if you don't like it, DON'T GO. I know Sammy wants to see some new faces and everybody should have a chance to celebrate his birthday with the man, but those people should realize standing in line for tickets is part of the gig. Last thing I need to see is some polo shirt wearin' tennis hack that picked two tickets so him and "Buffy" could "rock out" one of the nights they're in Cabo squeezin' in some golf tournament. Those are the kinda of people that need reassurance that they have tickets before they go anywhere. Give me the redheads that want to party and get into every show. Those are the true redheads. Unfortunately, this year chances of getting tickets in line has dwindled dramatically. Buying tickets online(250 purchasers) will not even take one minute on the internet. Most Redheads would have better odds winning a lottery. Should of stayed the same.....hope I get in, standing in line...C U N CABO

the more I think about it the more I think it is going to be impossible for some of us to get tickets this way...Depending on what time tickets go on sale many of us will be working and not have access to the computer...Us East Coasters are running out of time to book flights & hotel...the prices are gettig higher & higher for flight and rooms.

I know Sammy wants to see some new faces out there and give more people a chance but what about us up front fantastic who put our heart & soul into this every year. I just want to be there and when you travel so far and spend so much money it would be horrible not to get in and travel on a chance. I wish more tickets were available..then we could all get in.

Here's to all of us Redhead up front fantatics getting together and working magic to get in....it's not just the shows, it's the friend, the fun, the adventure, it's what we all look forward to somehow this has to work....but no matter how it turns out Sammy thanks for trying what you think is best to give us all a chance, all I am asking is don't forget us crazy, street sleeping round the clock up front fanatics :)

Everyone is talking about $55 is not that bad. If you are going to one show I would say you are right, but a lot of us are talking about $440. I have been going for 10 years now. I have not missed a show yet. My wife and I were married down there. We have met a lot of great friends in line. This is great for all the people that only go to one show. Until you think that only 250 people will get tickets. That is a blink of an eye when you are buying them on a computer. Look at trying to buy tickets for Tahoe. There are like 2000 seats for that and still people can't get tickets. Everyone saying that we can still get in line down there do not understand that that is for dinner tickets. Which if they stay the same is $60 a ticket and those have been harder to come by than the free tickets. I am just scared that a lot of long time people that have been going for years will not get in. At least before we had a chance now we really don't. I will be there and hope that everything works out. It will be a hard trip going knowing shows are sold out and not having tickets. ANYBODY THINKING THIS IS A GREAT IDEA BETTER NOT COMPLAIN WHEN YOU DON'T GET TICKETS. YOU REALLY HAVE NO IDEA HOW FAST THEY WILL GO. It was actually getting easier to get tickets. I know people that just walked right up in line and got them at 9am.

I am not here going off on Sammy but people you have to open you eyes. You want to go off on Ticketmaster for you being able to by tickets for shows all over the place. But Sammy is great for charging $55 a ticket for what have been free tickets for 9 years.

For everyone glad that this is your first trip or that now you will go since you will be able to buy tickets before hand better not buy those plain tickets yet and not get too excited. I have never had a first timer down there and not helped them get tickets. Everyone I know has always helped people out by telling them when to get in line so that they would get in. The only people I know that did not get in did not want to stand in line. Thinking that is was not worth it.

I will be there and see how this goes but I am not looking forward to being down there and not seeing a show. Never thought I would be unhappy in Cabo but this does not look good. I have a feeling that it will be a different feel down there when the majority are down there for one night instead of the ones that do what ever they can to get their tickets for every show.

Good luck to everyone! I think we are all going to need it.

I think that is so Awesome Sammy! You ROCK!! I hope everyone that is attending will have a blast! Have some Cabo Wabo for me!! Wish I could go! I think 55 is perfect and a fair price to party with you! Someday, if I get a different job I will be there for your show! :) Until then, I hope you have a Happy Birthday and I hope your fans will share the fun with those who have never been! I have seen you many times and I have never been disapointed! Praying for another show next summer here in the Bay! Until then Keep Rockin your Red Socks Off!

Love,
Tina Mazzaratti!

right on sammy i have been a fan of yours all my life and i hope i get a chance to come down there and do a shot with you
and theres some thing ive been wanting to say to you for along time prerferably in person, your music made my world a better place, thanks man, peace abe,
rockemsockem1

Found 'em, thank you RIRedrocker!

What happened to all the original comments from last week? It looks like a bunch (mine included) are no longer on the thread. I do truly appreciate Sammy's kindness to his fans over the years, however, I have two concerns about the new policy. One, I fear that the tickets will be gone very quickly using this method. It seems that it would have been better to leave the system as is. Yeah, it could be a drag to wait in line over night, just to see some yahoos jumping line as the morning approached, however, at least you knew that if you got in that line early enough, you had a pretty good shot at getting wristbands. Two, not everybody is coming to Cabo from California or Arizona or Nevada, some of us are coming from the east coast and it's pretty darn expensive just to fly down there, let alone pay for a hotel. If I have to spend a ton of money on flight/hotel, then $55.00 per ticket (if, in fact, it is per ticket and not pair of tickets), per night, could get out of hand quickly. I mean, what if I wanted to attend 2 or 3 shows? Suddenly, I'm adding $220.00 or $330.00 to the cost of an already expensive trip (which starts around $1,500.00 or more). Some of us are really feeling the heat of the tanked economy, so I'm not sure that now is the right time to start selling tickets. Again, I love Sammy and truly appreciate all he does for us Redheads and all the great music he has put out over the years, whether in a solo situation, with Montrose, with Van Halen, with the Wabos, whatever, but I am slightly bummed about this new ticketing system.

JT

Thanks Sammy!!

I think there is a little for everyone to like. Some tickets and some walk ups. The price is perfect and in fact its cheaper then the other shows I have been to this year. Looking forward to sharing Cabo San Lucas with some close friends and perhaps even meeting a couple of your crazy Redheads.

Keep your chins up Redheads... We are going to have fun one way or another!!

Release the Kraken!!

I love that idea! I was bummed about turning 55 this month but hey maybe age can have an advantage..great idea!!

U phakin bet, wez be there from Oct. 8th till Oct. 16th staying at Villa Del Palmer on the beach,nonstop from Dallas.B&B Adventures Kaplan,La.

I don't get it... Before the decision was announced, everybody was pro ticket sales anti sit on the sidewalk...Now,all I see is "Oh my god Sammy how could you"...Well folks you asked for change and here it is, LIVE with it... I for one am still a STREET RAT how I handle my tickets to the show will remain to be seen... I've seen so many different posts, with folks not knowing the deal on tix... BUT I read Sammy's email of what to be ready for... I will wait and see. Til the tix go on sale, just chill and live with what u asked for...

If you can't fork over $55 for a ticket to see one of the most awesome performers and performances, then stay home so the rest of us can enjoy it - and have a shot at getting tickets. Quit y'er bitchin' and thank God that he put Sammy here on this earth during our lifetime. If you don't agree, perhaps you should listen to 'Dick in the Dirt, 'cause that's where you belong.

See you in Fresno and Cabo in Oct., Sammy. Happy Birthday!!

Tom

This is fantastic news. Our friends and my wife and I have been booked at the Riu Santa Fe for a few months and have been looking forward to this trip. We were there in 2008 and had a blast and were planning on seeing Sammy again. This makes it easier. Sam is the man and he gets my full support. $55 is nothing in the grand scheme of things. We might see him twice :-) We love ya Sammy! Peace...

Great news!

Does anyone know when the tickets will go on sale??

Options for everyone's taste.
A. Pre-purchase
B. Still stand in line to meet other fans
Here's to CABO 2010

I can't believe some of these comments like this one. Knowing the way Sammy takes care of his fans and charities....the $55.00 will more than likely be donated to charity anyway...PLUS with purchasing the tickets in advance, it frees up YOUR time to work with the charities you say you are so committed to in the first place, instead of standing in line for 2 days for a freebee! I just thank God for people like Sammy, who constantly does good for others, EVERY chance he gets, like what was stated in another post.....how many other artists take their fans opinions into consideration in this kind of a descison? I haven't ran accross one yet! I have been down cabo way for 6 years now, I think this was the best solution for all, the best of both worlds....you can still stand in line for the freebees, or, pre purchase, as it is VERY costly just to get there without the gaurentee of even seeing a show once you do get there! I'm all for it, but I think it should have been $100.00 a ticket! ITS WORTH EVERY PENNY!
LOVE YOU SAMMY!

I have not been to Cabo - yet! I look forward to when I can, maybe next year. So I'm not bummed by the 55 (whatever that may be!) for a birthday bash ticket. All I know is I work hard for my money, and I will get to gladly spend it in Cabo one year! And if it turns out to be $55 for a ticket for an unforgettable party with Redheads and Sammy, I will pay that. Thanks Sammy for choosing to rock with Redheads for your birthday! The world is a better place for your being born!

I'm already booked at the Tesero...See you all there!

Sammy, I think it's cool you spend your birthday with your RedHead family every year. And I think $55 for tickets is a fair price. You can't make all of us happy, but please know you made THIS Redhead very happy!

Being that I am a Birthday Bash "virgin" this year will be first trip to Cabo. I am thrilled that I will be able to get tickets in advance...That is awesome news to me and $55 oh well it's vacation and I want to party with Sammy on his birthday cost really does not matter to me. I know I will be buying a couple nites tickets for sure!! Scratch another one off my bucket list - Cabo here I come!!!

You said it Chuck !

I think 55 is a great number! How about if we ARE 55 can we get in for free?! Rock On! We will be there no matter what!

And one more thing. $55 is fine. After all the free stuff that Sammy does down in Cabo, here in STL, and all over the place!! It's well worth the small price!! Thanks!

maybe its 55 pesos??????????????

Been thinking about the ticket prices and think I am all right with the $55 and here is why! If they sold them for $20/show then people would buy them THINKING they may go to Cabo, this way it weeds those out that are just THINKING about going. Hell I'm already spending a good chunk getting there so what's another hundred bucks? If you look on the events page there are only 100 or so people that have said they are attending, I'm sure that isn't everyone that will be trying for tickets but I think we will be ok especially if they are offering them to us before the general public as the email stated. Just a thought!
Bryan