The concert was brilliant! As you can see, I scored a pick! I have the body damage deserving of it too. My ears still a have a little ring. In all my excitement, I had left the ear plugs in my jacket pocket which was left in the car since we were so close to the stage door. In fact, we scored a parking spot right next to the tour bus! I was almost geek enough to knock on the bus door and play groupie, but DH reminded me it was 2008. I was now 39, not 26.
More proof I'm 39 is the fact I pulled a calf muscle jumping up and down. My other injury is my forearms. I have bruises from where I was up against the security rail. Yes, we had prime, up front, almost can touch the band, positions! I was even hit with sweat! LOL!!!!
We met some interesting characters. There was Mario. He said he had purchased late lead singer Shannon's Galaxy convertible on Ebay. He offered me a ride in it. I passed.
Then there was drunk Emily. She has just now gotten over Shannon's death. (12 years ago). She was in Jr. High when he died. When I told her my name, she thought I was a hippie child.
The opening band was Rufus Trees. They were pretty good. Their mikes weren't the best but from the few lyrics I could make out, I thought they may be a Christian band. I checked on the internet and they are. I was directly in front of the lead guitarist, and I think he's attended Jack Black's School Of Rock. Once I got over his characteristic guitar moves, I grew to appreciate his enthusiasm. Be free to rock dude! Don't care how you look!
I followed his lead and when Blind Melon took the stage, I let my rock Goddess out. I'm actually surprised I didn't end up with a neck injury from my head banging. I hope I get the chance to rock out again soon!
7 comments:
LOL!! Sounds like you guys had a great time!! Seems kind of like the stories I hear after the VR concerts! Only Ashlynn WOULD have knocked on the tour bus door!!
I have no idea who blind melon is but glad you had fun
Sounds like you had an awesome time!! Congrats on landing the guitar pick!
Our concert last night (Collective Soul) sounds like it was very calm compared to your experience! We did have a bit of ear ringing going on though.
I haven't been to a concert in many years. Sounds like you had a blast. Congrats on getting a pick. I'm sure your bruises will heal quickly. Sounds like they were worth it.
I sure am glad you had a really good time bruises and all.
My age is showing, l know nothing about Blind Melon, but l have heard of them.
I couldn't stand the noise of a concert at 19 let alone now.
Very cool! I haven't been to a concert in ages. Glad you had a good time! :-)
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