Its’the most wonderful time of year’ again; and for the breathless fans in JoviNation, that means snapping up any Bon Jovi product that isn’t nailed down. Whether shopping for yourself or that special fanatic in your life, seriously, what do you get the fan who seems to have everything Bon Jovi?
After all, Aunt Madge already has the heart and dagger lingerie. Uncle Boomer loves that beat up old ‘Slippery When Wet’ keychain; your sister has every framed gold record collectible real or imagined, and your bulldog is running around with a henna heart and dagger tattoo on his tush.
What on earth do you do for an encore for Christmas?
Kick back and relax, fill a Bon Jovi beer mug up with extra strong eggnog and scarf some of those Richie Sambora chocolate chip cookies (you know, the ones with the chips the same color as his eyes?!) you were gonna leave for Santa.
Get ready to let your fingers do the tinkling on the computer keys like David Bryan in concert. We’ve searched far and wide for Bon Jovi Christmas Gift Ideas for you and your loved ones, and you won’t even have to leave the comfort of your souvenir Bon Jovi VIP Package concert seat!
Now, without any further adieu and in no particular order:
Purchase tickets to see Bon Jovi at the Bamboozle this May: no it’s not BonJovipalooza, but it will be Bon Jovi playing one night out of three at the largest annual music festival on the East Coast.
Bon Jovi. Live. In Asbury Park, New Jersey. And did we mention there will be 100 other acts participating?! For more information, go to www.bonjovi.com.
Bon Jovi & Richie Sambora 6” action figure 2-pak: You know you’ve made it big in the world when they make a doll or action figure out of you!
Jon’s likeness can adorn your mantle in a powder blue sleeveless t-shirt nuzzling up close to the infamous white mic stand and his black 6-string slung over his back.
If it’s Richie you crave, he’s cradling his double-necked guitar decked out in jeans, leather jacket and trademark hat as his eyes soar akimbo, mid-solo.
Originally issued as a Spencer Gift’s Exclusive in 2007 by McFarlane Toys. Available on www.spawn.com . Prices vary. Also available individually on www.amazon.com.
Bon Jovi Ultimate Greatest Hits: a no-brainer and the ideal gift for that friend who keeps telling you that Bon Jovi was a one-hit wonder 1980’s hair band. Available wherever music is sold.
Bon Jovi In Concert or Band Documentary DVD’s: A simple Google search for these items yields Bon Jovi Live at Madison Square Garden, Bon Jovi DVD Collector’s Box set (2 discs chronicling the story of the band), Bon Jovi ‘Lost Highway’ The Concert, Bon Jovi The ‘Crush’ Tour, and Bon Jovi ‘When We Were Beautiful’ DVD or book and more! Most available at www.amazon.com .
Authentic Photographic Prints from ‘The Circle Tour’: Anybody with a computer can download Bon Jovi pictures to their hearts content, but for genuine, officially licensed concert photos by renowned photo artist David Bergman, visit www.tourphotographer.com.
Personally approved by Jon Bon Jovi, prints are available in a variety of sizes and prices.
Designer Duds From ‘White Trash Beautiful’: just because you’re not a rock star doesn’t mean you can’t dress like one. The brainchild of Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora and designer of note Nikki Lund, this line provides a variety of collections that are edgy expressions and scintillating chic.
For more information visit www.wtbclothing.com .
‘Memphis’ The Broadway Musical tickets and merchandise: winner of the 2010 Tony Award for ‘Best Musical’ and a Tony-winning Original Score trophy for Bon Jovi keyboardist David Bryan, any David fan you know will treasure the moment.
For complete ticket information, visit the ‘Memphis’ web site at www.memphisthemusical.com .
Tico Torres Original Artwork: the clip of Bon Jovi drummer Tico Torres painting a mural on the wall of a home being built in Philadelphia for the ‘Who Says You Can’t Go Home’ video is no joke.
When he isn’t the living heartbeat of the band, Torres is an accomplished artist.
Visit www.ticoshow.com to see thumbnail images of his art available for purchase.
Donate To The Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation On Behalf Of A Co-Worker, Client, Friend or Loved One: simply go to the site, click on the ‘Give A Gift’ function, and the recipient will receive an email with your personal message, letting them know a contribution was made in their name.
Visit www.jonbonjovisoulfoundation.org for more information, and to check out other innovative ways to give the gift of giving that will help those in need during the holidays and beyond.
Jon Bon Jovi or Richie Sambora Autographed Guitars: for the ultimate in collectible gift-giving for yourself or your loved ones, check out Jon’s Red Electric Guitar Framed Display, complete with Certificate of Authenticity at www.hollywoodmemorabilia.com or ...
Richie Sambora’s Ovation Double-Neck, used on ‘Slippery’ and ‘Keep The Faith’ tours and ‘Wanted Dead or Alive’ www.rockstarguitars.com.
Last and certainly not least, there isn’t a Bon Jovi fan on earth---nor anyone simply Bon Jovi ‘curious’---who would turn a stink-eye or an upturned nose at a gift membership to the band’s everlasting fan club, Backstage With Jon Bon Jovi.
A variety of packages are available for every budget, and the site is a treasure trove of fan exclusives, JoviNation message board interactions, merchandise introductions and specials, news and views, and ticket pre-sale access and eligibility for Members Only.
So what are you waiting for? We gave you the ideas; now it's up to you to make this a Christmas to remember by loading up the sleigh with all the Bon Jovi goodies you can fit under the tree...
...'and to all a good night'.
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