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3 planes, 3 bags of pretzels and 34 thousand ft.

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Submitted by Brent Smith
on May 3, 2010 - 1:41am

So this morning I started off in West Palm Fl. I flew to Atlanta,then to Salt Lake City,and then caught the last plane of the evening to Spokane Wa.  NO my arms are not tired, but my ass is completely numb from sitting all day. However, I was able to get wireless internet on the plane, and for the last 12 hours i have been on twitter with alot of our FANS... I just have to say how much fun you made my travels today. I  tried to answer as many questions about CARNIVAL as i could. One question keeps popping up, and that is when are "ALL" of the dates going on sale? It's my understanding all of the shows should be on sale in EVERY city this up coming weekend. Another question that is stirring everyone's curiosity is the order of the bands...so here it is... Opening the show is 10YEARS, then SEVENDUST , next is PUDDLE OF MUDD, CHEVELLE and then SHINEDOWN... OH IT IS SOOOO ON!!!!!!  So I am finally at my destination and we are rejoining the NICKELBACK tour. I hope everyone is having a wonderful day. I will talk  to all of you very soon. Thank you for keeping me company today and making me smile.  

All my love,                                                                          BRENT SMITH

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May 6, 2010 - 12:39am — Tammy_SD
This web site is so awesome! I love that you are so involved with it on a personal level....some band sites I go to are just stuff for sale, a video here and there, forums for the fans only, no input from the band, tour schedules and it leaves you to wonder if the band even knows how to get to the site, it doesn't feel real, they probably never even read one word on the site.......I don't bother to write anything either:) You feel stupid talking to someone who aint even listening!!! Thanks for everything you guys do for us......we really do feel the love and appreciation from you........I hope you guys never change!!!
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May 5, 2010 - 3:11pm — rustyd069
Hey camn any members tell me how to inquire or get meet and greet passes, I only have 6 days before they are in Nampa, ID any advice or tips would be appreciated, I want to post some killer pics on Facebook!
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May 4, 2010 - 10:31pm — EDGARGIRL
I am so excited to see you out on tour! My son is 13, and we saw Nickelback last year at Gorge, WA. This year, he wanted to see Shinedown...and here you are, with Nickelback! Dang...so, Mothers Day outing on Friday to Tacoma for a kick Ass show. It is quite a drive, but well worth it! What do you do while the other bands are playing? I am sure Fan stuff for alot of it, but then what?
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May 4, 2010 - 4:04pm — Donna_22
hey, thanks for the update. will be by my computer this weekend to get more tickets. already have one for the mass. show. see you all then
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May 4, 2010 - 3:28pm — MISSY W
Brent, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for your message to me! You have absolutely made my day! I am still in shock I think! Ha! Ha! This is why your fans love you and the rest of the Shinedown guys! I am walking on air!! :-) P.S. Hope to meet you in Jax, FL!
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May 4, 2010 - 2:26pm — rustyd069
Brent, THANK YOU for being so awesome to your fans! You guys frickin Rock, cant wait to see you in Nampa, ID on Monday, I have had our tickets since Jan, Love your music my new ZUNE HD is loaded with it! There are 6 of us, 4 hot ladies and us two ugly rowdy guys. What are the chances of getting meet and greets or some picture opts? I will pay for them just need to know how and when. If I get some pics they are getting put on Facebook!! Would love it if it worked out. We are General admission on the floor! I listen to your tunes when I am riding my snowmobile or quad its awesome!
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May 4, 2010 - 2:26pm — ultravioletlight
Hi Brent! Thanks for the post and the info on Carnival. Can't wait to see you guys in Chicago :-)
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May 4, 2010 - 8:13am — jaxmomma
Brent, My hubby and I drove down to W Palm from Jax to see you guys Saturday night. Loved, loved, loved the show. We can't wait to see you here in Jax in July!
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May 3, 2010 - 11:03pm — kcole1983
Hey Brent! I'm sorry you had such a long day but I'm glad you got to connect with your fans. I know how much we mean to you and it's great that you take time to let us know as often as you can just how important we are to you. I wish I had gotten to chat with you but maybe next time. I'm just glad to have met you at Pointfest and gotten all of your autographs including Nick's. I don't know the full story there but I'm glad I got to meet him while I could. I hope things were left on good terms because you deserve nothing less. Love always, Katie
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May 3, 2010 - 8:58pm — jaymoney31
hey Brent, thanks for the info on the sale of the carnival tickets. am looking forward to seeing you guys in Philly on July 30th. will be my third Shinedown concert. and i must say you sure do pick great bands to tour with. i have Allways loved your music but after seeing your band live at festival pier on the stimulate this tour i am hooked on the live show you put on its electric. only way i can explain it. any way keep making the great music. my favorite is save me it is a song i listen to 10 times a day at least. what was your Insperation behind that song if you ever get a chance to answer that would be Awesome! thank you Jason!!
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May 3, 2010 - 8:50pm — ShineRinNC1
Thank you Brent SOO MUCH for ALL of y'alls AWESOME music and being the guys you are!!! Not a lot of bands out there that go to the lengths that you guys do for your fans!! Your music has pulled me through so many,many dark days!! My son and I got to meet you guys the 1st of April in Asheville NC @ the Meet N Greet that was a total surprise and blessing. After 6 yrs I finally got to tell you thank you for ".45" and how it literally helped save my life. (Short version anyway lol) So thank you again!! CAN NOT WAIT TILL JULY 24TH FOR THE CHARLOTTE SHOW @ the Verizon!!! I know you all will give us EVERYTHING YOU GUYS HAVE!! Hope you have an AWESOME week!!!! LOVE YOU GUYS!!! L8TR BRO.!!
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May 3, 2010 - 8:41pm — Verito
Brent !!!!! I love your music. Always hear them, I love them!! My name is Veronica and I'm from Argentina! I would love to one day come to Argentina and could go see. Kisses to my boys!! Verito
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May 3, 2010 - 5:39pm — Anonymous (not verified)
Hey Brent! I just wanted to say THANK YOU so much for answering some of my questions on twitter and saying Hi to me! That really made my day! I am so glad your actually replying to the fans we really appriciate it! I love you with all my heart and I can't wait for this summer! Like u said OH YEAH IT"S ON!!!!!!!!!! Take care! ~Perri
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May 3, 2010 - 4:14pm — Anandrielle
What good can leave your travels more interesting and less tiring! This is an honor! I think it's a reward you by letting our day even more enjoyable with this wonderful voice. I hope you have a perfect week!
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May 3, 2010 - 12:23pm — lynn_d
Brent you are genuinely one of a kind. The bigger you guys get, the bigger your Hearts get. The way you show us fans such respect and make us feel like a part of your lives! You are truly an inspiration to all of the other bands out there. Don't ever stop. Looking forward to everything you guys do!!! Can't wait to see you Aug 5 in Holmdel, NJ....
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May 3, 2010 - 10:19am — MISSY W
Oh how I wish I could get a message from you! Love your tweets! Thank you so much for the glimpses into a life that most of us only dream about! Your music is such an inspiration to me and I just wanted you to know! Thanks again! Love, Missy
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May 3, 2010 - 10:00am — BrendaR
I have to say, I have been a music nut for well over 30yrs and this is the first band I have ever encountered that spent so much time listening to the fans and interacting with them. Its nice to see that you truly are in it because you believe in the music and appreciate the fans that believe in you. Its an honor to be a fan of Shinedown and I am exposing more and more people to your music because I believe in it soo much. Amazing lyrics that really get into your heart, mind and soul. Love to all of you..
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May 3, 2010 - 9:57am — strawberrywine
THANK YOU for respecting your fans like you do.......see you Aug 7th at DTE!!!!!!
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May 3, 2010 - 9:23am — taylorlynn0923
omg shinedown and chevelle in the smae night...... I'm gonna die!!!!!!!!
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May 3, 2010 - 8:38am — whatashame
wooooo Shinedown and 10 Years, doesn't get better.
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May 3, 2010 - 8:31am — LadySoDevine
The Mile High Twitter Club rolls on! LOL Thanks for chatting with all of us yesterday! Truly awesome that you take the time to "talk" with your fans! Much love and respect...
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May 3, 2010 - 8:25am — RickB
Awesome that you take the time to interact with fans. I have one question about the line-up for Carnival.... no one should take this the wrong way...I'm a fan of all the bands playing for sure...but wtf is Sevendust doing in the second time-slot? lol
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May 3, 2010 - 4:53am — brandyjohns@hot...
Personally, I don't know of anyone else that would spend this much time with fans. Answering questions, and just basically giving us a heads up on almost everything. You are one very genuinely nice person with a heart as big as anything. Thanks for all you do for us fans and thanks for your music!!!!
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May 3, 2010 - 4:14am — Barb Jax FL
Thanks for the Blog. Looking forward to the show on July 16th! :D
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May 3, 2010 - 3:24am — jaidejones
Hope you guys are coming to the Los Angeles area!! xo
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May 3, 2010 - 2:28am — hossierrocker
Thank you for all the updates especailly about which band is opening first really doesn't matter I like all of them so I will be there early to see all of them. I can't wait to see you in Indy with Nickelback then Chicago on your own't tour . Luv U all
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May 3, 2010 - 2:10am — Rita @ Brazil
The company was great !!! :-D You make EVERYBODY happy just for being there for us ... Thank you for the patience and for caring so much. Enjoy the time in Spokane !!!!
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May 3, 2010 - 2:09am — April Batol
Thank you Brent for the time that you spend with us...answering our questions, chatting, and keeping us up to date on the latest. Don't know too many bands that take as much time for their fans like you guys do. It's greatly appreciated! I took my 12 yr old son to Vegas to see you guys back in Sept...it was his first concert and he had the best time! We really want to see you guys again this summer for The Carnival Of Madness tour however it looks like you wont be coming to So Cal or Vegas. Hope you make it back here soon...we will definitely be there!!!!
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May 3, 2010 - 1:54am — Stacy ShinerGirl
Thank you for taking so much time for us today. It was such a pleasure to read all of your tweets throughout the day!
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May 3, 2010 - 1:52am — vigilante
YAY!!! IM FIRST TO COMMENT!!!!

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    3 planes, 3 bags of pretzels and 34 thousand ft.
    May 03, 2010
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    Brent Smith

    So this morning I started off in West Palm Fl. I flew to Atlanta,then to Salt Lake City,and then caught the last plane of the evening to Spokane Wa.  NO my arms are not tired, but my ass is completely numb from sitting all day. However, I was able to get wireless internet on the plane, and for the last 12 hours i have been on twitter with alot of our FANS... I just have to say how much fun you made my travels today. I  tried to answer as many questions about CARNIVAL as i could. One question keeps popping up, and that is when are "ALL" of the dates going on sale? It's my understanding all of the shows should be on sale in EVERY city this up coming weekend. Another question that is stirring everyone's curiosity is the order of the bands...so here it is... Opening the show is 10YEARS, then SEVENDUST , next is PUDDLE OF MUDD, CHEVELLE and then SHINEDOWN... OH IT IS SOOOO ON!!!!!!  So I am finally at my destination and we are rejoining the NICKELBACK tour. I hope everyone is having a wonderful day. I will talk  to all of you very soon. Thank you for keeping me company today and making me smile.  

    All my love,                                                                          BRENT SMITH

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