Any Tips or Advice for Making a Sign?
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I am considering making a sign and any advice will be appreciated! How large a poster? What kind of ink? I'll be in second row center so it doesn't have to be huge.
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In my opinion- Black letters on white. As few words as possible. Clear and easy to read. (No pictures or anything distracting) And something cute, clever, & original couldn't hurt.
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Black & white, bold letters, not too many words, NOT too large (poster size or smaller). Hold it up briefly in between songs, be aware of the people behind you. Once he has seen your sign, put it away.
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Use large sketch pad paper, not poster board. Then you can fold it up and put it in your purse. I also find liquid ink or paint with a brush works better than marker, if you have it
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Okay so me and my friend did signs in Muich this year and we got pulled on stage- it was unreal! It was my birthday so I had a big sign saying it's my birthday, hug me and sign my bestie. With an arrow pointing to me and then left to my friend. My friend also had one saying it's her birthday with an arrow pointing to me then 'sign me' with an arrow pointing downwards to him. We did it on big pieces of card and we used mainly black bold lettering with some dark purple and red. We only held it up in between songs and apologised to the people behind is for holding it up a lot. We were on second row on end seats which helped as I don't think they would grab people from the middle of rows as it would be inconvenient. Hope this helps! ð??
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He does pick people from the center/middle all the time. You were very lucky. The 2 sound checks and concerts I last went to nobody was called up at all!
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Nancy R:
He does pick people from the center/middle all the time. You were very lucky. The 2 sound checks and concerts I last went to nobody was called up at all!
And nobody was called up in Hamilton the other night, either. And there were a *LOT of signs.
Besides all of them on the floor, I saw a couple of good ones in the side mezz section next to the stage. There are so many now with requests for hugs and signatures. Definitely make it as simple as possible. And do NOT keep holding it up. Even people who only hold them up between songs, but do it between *every* song, are quite annoying to both the people behind you and to Paul. As posted above, once he has seen your sign, put it away. And don't hold it up while he is telling his stories. Even if it is the Hendrix one and you have heard it before. 
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All good advice. As mentioned previously, please do not keep holding it up too often or for too long. In Hamilton there were two young ladies in center floor section, maybe 4th row. They had two signs they held up in between EVERY song the whole time from when one song ended until the next one began. Those of us sitting several rows behind them consequently could not see paul at all in between songs. I thought it was extremely inconsiderate to everyone behind them and even to paul. He obviously saw the signs, why keep holding them up? So please think of those behind you. And if you know paul saw your sign, no need to keep on with it. The advice about few words, bold letters, and easy to read is all good. I hope you have a fantastic time in your second row seat!! Be sure to report back on the show thread to let us know what fun you had.
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Thanks all for your advice on signs. I have decided though that I don't have the nerves to go on stage and don't want the hassle of carrying a sign on public transport in heat and humidity, not to mention having to hold it waiting to get in the venue! If I still looked like I did in my 20's then perhaps something to the effect of "strong, sweet secretary fitting on your knee", then I would have more nerve! If I can get a glance or wave from my second row center seat, that is more than enough! Also, before I knew that the ticket broker upgraded me from 5th row to 2nd row, I was becoming concerned that people would be rude with their signs. Now, I hope the roving camera doesn't annoy me!
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Dia:
If I can get a glance or wave from my second row center seat, that is more than enough!
If you are second row center, and dancing and singing, he will definitely see you.
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Yes, 2nd row center he'll see you for sure. Have a great time!!
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Dia:
Thanks all for your advice on signs. I have decided though that I don't have the nerves to go on stage and don't want the hassle of carrying a sign on public transport in heat and humidity, not to mention having to hold it waiting to get in the venue! If I still looked like I did in my 20's then perhaps something to the effect of "strong, sweet secretary fitting on your knee", then I would have more nerve! If I can get a glance or wave from my second row center seat, that is more than enough! Also, before I knew that the ticket broker upgraded me from 5th row to 2nd row, I was becoming concerned that people would be rude with their signs. Now, I hope the roving camera doesn't annoy me!
As long as you are in the center section, you won't even notice the cameras on the booms to the left and right. Your eyes will be glued on Paul anyway!
Did you say this was your first Paul concert? Anyway, have fun! ETA: I just noted you joined here in 2002, so I'm guessing you have seen him before, just not as close? -
I've read in a few other threads that Brian Riddle walks around & takes notes. So I'd say to try & get his attention.
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oobu24:
I've read in a few other threads that Brian Riddle walks around & takes notes. So I'd say to try & get his attention.
A few of us asked Brian why he started writing down what was on the signs. He said it's for him so when he's told to get someone to go up on stage he knows where to find them.
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This is my first time ever seeing Paul this close
I did catch his attention at Madison Square Garden in December 1989 as I was sitting in front of his spotlight. Also, in October 2005 I had a side stage seat and he looked over when some people left before the encore. Even though I am worried that I will miss the last metro train of the night (12:05 a.m.) due to getting out of the venue, I simply cannot walk out on Paul from the second row!!!! 
I will just hope and plan to wait for a taxi. I don't live too far from the venue; about a 20 minute metro ride including changing trains. -
Dia:
Thanks all for your advice on signs. I have decided though that I don't have the nerves to go on stage and don't want the hassle of carrying a sign on public transport in heat and humidity, not to mention having to hold it waiting to get in the venue! If I still looked like I did in my 20's then perhaps something to the effect of "strong, sweet secretary fitting on your knee", then I would have more nerve! If I can get a glance or wave from my second row center seat, that is more than enough! Also, before I knew that the ticket broker upgraded me from 5th row to 2nd row, I was becoming concerned that people would be rude with their signs. Now, I hope the roving camera doesn't annoy me!
If you are in the center, the roving camera shouldn't annoy you. Public transport is a different issue.
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hahaha Yeah I can't imagine leaving before it's over... you can also try grabbing an uber or lyft car. If you're a new customer they give you a free first ride. Used them all the time last summer in DC and was always reliable and tons of them available even really really late
Dia:
This is my first time ever seeing Paul this close
I did catch his attention at Madison Square Garden in December 1989 as I was sitting in front of his spotlight. Also, in October 2005 I had a side stage seat and he looked over when some people left before the encore. Even though I am worried that I will miss the last metro train of the night (12:05 a.m.) due to getting out of the venue, I simply cannot walk out on Paul from the second row!!!! I will just hope and plan to wait for a taxi. I don't live too far from the venue; about a 20 minute metro ride including changing trains. -
yeah, how about being considerate of the people behind you and just leave the sign idea behind and go enjoy the show. Nothing worse then being stuck behind someone who insists on holding their sign up for 3 hours
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darkstar:
yeah, how about being considerate of the people behind you and just leave the sign idea behind and go enjoy the show. Nothing worse then being stuck behind someone who insists on holding their sign up for 3 hours
I think this is the best advice! And to be honest, I would not want to go onstage in front of thousands of people.
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Dia:
darkstar:
yeah, how about being considerate of the people behind you and just leave the sign idea behind and go enjoy the show. Nothing worse then being stuck behind someone who insists on holding their sign up for 3 hours
I think this is the best advice! And to be honest, I would not want to go onstage in front of thousands of people.
if I could get that close to Paul an just get a hug, I wouldn't even notice the 20,000 other people!
