Fan-tastical access

Special treatment much bigger, nuttier

By Aaron Beck
THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH
 
VIP ticket" once translated as nothing more than "expensive seat close to stage inhabited by brand-name musician."

When hard-rocker Ted Nugent (right) plays Stranglehold and Cat Scratch Fever Saturday night at the Ohio State Fair, fans have an opportunity to spend $600 on a "Nuge Dangerzone VIP Package."

Consider the VIP package upped.

According to www.tednugent.com, the Dangerzone package includes entry to the show; a photo with Nugent ("Bring your own camera"); a VIP laminate; an "exclusive hunting-style vest" and "one entry for a PorkSlam Hunt" with the National Rifle Association board member.

Topping Nugent's VIP offer will be tough, but if other celebrity musicians headed to Columbus need a little help in the brainstorming department, The Flip Side is at your service:

abeck@dispatch.com

Source: Dispatch.com