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Dave Grohl is my Hero.

Foo Fighters at the Pensacola Civic Center
(c) Amanda Lyon

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Alright, I admit it... I'm a bit of a concert junkie... I've probably said this before, and I might say it again in the future, but Sunday's show was by far the best rock concert I have ever seen! I saw Foo Fighters, Jimmy Eat World and Against ME! on Sunday. The show needless to say, ROCKED.

I have never seen any of these bands live. I have, however, been addicted to Foo Fighters since I was about nine or ten. That's when they first appeared on MTV if I'm not mistaken... You know, back when they actually played music. I remember sitting in front of the TV, about two feet from the screen and watching the videos for "Big Me" (the one that pokes fun at the old Mentos commercials) and "Everlong" and thinking, "Wow, I really like these guys!" I don't know how many of you can remember when you decided what you wanted to listen to. I know my mom always made me listen to the stuff she did. That wasn't always a bad thing. She listened to The Police. I remember stealing her CD in 4th grade. But shh. Don't tell her.

Anyway, as I was saying, I've been in love with the Foo Fighters for years. A decade to be specific. That's a long time to like one band. In all of that time though, I still had never seen them live. But yet I saw one of the newer bands I like, Saosin, four times last year alone? How come I couldn't see Foo Fighters? So I finally decided to drop the mass amount of money on a pit ticket to see them about three days after they went on sale. Go figure. Pit tickets were GONE. My friend and I ended up getting nose-bleed seats in the Pensacola Civic Center. It didn't matter. The show was phenomenal.

I experienced just about every emotion possible during the show. I was relatively bored during the Against ME! set, but only because I only knew one of their songs. I enjoyed their performance though. I'm just not a big fan of their singers voice. I can only handle so many hoarse singers (Dave Grohl is one of them). The middle group was Jimmy Eat World. I came across them when I discovered AOL radio in 2004. They're also a favorite of mine. Needless to say, I was pretty excited during their set. They played all my favorites, and one that was from their 2nd album that I didn't know that well. My friend and I were singing/screaming the whole time. I'm sure you've all heard the song "The Middle." Well, much to my disappointment, they closed with that song. Oh well. I'm sure they did that for a reason though. It was their most popular song. I was also very upset because this venue was an indoor venue and there were people smoking in front of us. Not just cigarettes either. I know that's the stereotypical thing about rock shows, but damn, take it outside!

Every angry emotion I had running through me went away after Jimmy's set though. I've been waiting for this moment for at least a month! Sure enough, Dave Grohl strolls out onto the stage as if nothing was going on. It was just another day for him. Another performance. I was definitely not feeling the same as him. I'm sure he was excited for the show, because most musicians that like what they do get excited before they perform; however, I think my level of happiness topped his by far.

During their set, I was moved from ecstasy to tears within minutes of each other. I would get upset about the lack of movement in the pit area, and it would swiftly be wiped away by glee. They played a few old favorites acoustically on a separate stage that came down from the ceiling. That was when most of the tears fell. Dave started out the song "My Hero" on solo acoustic guitar which ended with the full band and then some. They had some guest performers with them on this tour. They had a violin girl, another guitarist, and an accordion player. Sounds like a funky mix doesn't it? Either way, it fit. When they went back to full band on the first stage, they began with "Everlong." They played around with the crowd during that song. They'd stop and start and switch from solo guitar to full band. The end result being about nine minutes long, and segueing perfectly into "Monkey Wrench." So of course, my mood went bipolar again. Tears to jumping up and down, screaming with excitement followed by a little bit of air-Guitar Hero.

They closed with "All My Life" and left the stage. You know how bands do. We're all screaming for them to play an encore and suddenly the screen shows Dave's face. He's making motions like "No no. We're done. Go home." The crowd continued to scream. So finally he starts holding up fingers. One. Scream. Two. Scream... Pause. Three? Scream!! He then proceeded to shrug and walk away from the camera. About two excruciatingly long minutes, they came back on stage to do some encores. Dave then told a story about the song "Big Me" and how people liked to throw Mentos at him so they retired the song for a while. Some kid tried throwing Icebreakers at him instead at this show, and after the song, he picked them up, paused, then exclaimed, "Doesn't count!! Wrong @!$%#in' candy, dumbass!!"

After "Big Me," they played their new single, "Long Road to Ruin" and Dave told another story. This one was about how he woke up that morning, and had two choices: One, to stay in bed, and rest his voice because it was already pretty "@!$%#ed up" from the tour (though I believe he performed better as the show went on); Two, to get up and play a badass show for "[us] mother@!$%#ers." He said that he chose to play the show and that the next song would tell us why. The last song was "Best of You" and for damn good reason. If you've never heard the song, visit their myspace and have a listen to one of the greatest songs ever written.

Of course as soon as he started, I was in tears again. They cleared quickly but then returned just as fast. The show was over. I didn't want it to end. I never want it to end. I want my life to be one long Foo Fighters show. Maybe with some other awesome bands involved so Dave can rest his voice, but I want my life to be nothing but this. Music and emotion. I hope you have something that sparks your emotions just like this concert has done for me.

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{"commentId":1392891,"authorDomain":"rkfan"}

Excellent article. I was going to drop my $50 to go see the show as well, but they were sold out in Dallas.

Hold on.... your hero is Dave Grohl, but yet your avatar looks like... Frank Iero of MCR???

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Reply#1 - Wed Jan 23, 2008 12:34 PM EST
{"commentId":1393042,"authorDomain":"allyon"}

Hahaha yes!! I'm so glad someone knows who he is! See... Dave Grohl is my hero, but Frankie is my lover. ;)

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    #1.1 - Wed Jan 23, 2008 1:16 PM EST
    {"commentId":1393980,"authorDomain":"rkfan"}

    Okay, that's perfectly understandable. Frank is a great guitarist. I can't believe I guessed right!!!

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      #1.2 - Wed Jan 23, 2008 5:46 PM EST
      {"commentId":1394899,"authorDomain":"allyon"}

      haha It was an easy guess though. You could have guessed from the uniform and you had a 50/50 chance!

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        #1.3 - Wed Jan 23, 2008 10:46 PM EST
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        {"commentId":1400866,"authorDomain":"sbutki"}

        Wow, you've only written one article and it's featured at MSNBC (which is how I found
        my way to this piece.)

        Best track record ever!

        I'm clipping this to Newsviner's Picks (because this IS a good piece and to Review Cafe)

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        • 3 votes
        Reply#2 - Fri Jan 25, 2008 1:16 PM EST
        {"commentId":1404484,"authorDomain":"allyon"}

        !!!!!!!!! Where'd you find it!? Can you send me the link? I can't find it! (Totally excited!)

        Thank you for letting me know!

        AHH Nevermind I found it!! Thank you for commenting!! =D

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        • 2 votes
        #2.1 - Sat Jan 26, 2008 3:19 PM EST
        {"commentId":1405515,"authorDomain":"sbutki"}

        I just want to know how you got your first article ever up on MSNBC. Impressive.

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        • 3 votes
        #2.2 - Sat Jan 26, 2008 10:50 PM EST
        {"commentId":1405772,"authorDomain":"allyon"}

        If you find out.... Let me know! Because I have no clue!!

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        • 2 votes
        #2.3 - Sun Jan 27, 2008 12:41 AM EST
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        {"commentId":1402674,"authorDomain":"bronc30td"}

        I couldn't agree more.....best concert I've ever seen. Much props to Mr. Grohl for putting on a great show despite his voice issues. Interaction with the crowd was outstanding....the way the segued into the encore was memorable to say the least...not your typical cliche rock show encore. The performance on the second stage was amazing (And the violin chick was pretty hot). And thanks for pointing out the highlight of the show; "wrong candy dumbass!"

        I can't wait to see them again...one of the few bands I would take a long roadie to see.

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        • 2 votes
        Reply#3 - Fri Jan 25, 2008 10:04 PM EST
        {"commentId":1404506,"authorDomain":"allyon"}

        I couldn't agree more! If I had the money, I'd probably follow them around a full tour. But let's get realistic. Do I have that much money? No. It makes me sad that I might not see them again for a year or longer.

        The violin player was definitely beautiful. At least from what we could see on the screens. ;)

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        • 1 vote
        #3.1 - Sat Jan 26, 2008 3:25 PM EST
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        {"commentId":1403447,"authorDomain":"mattropolis"}

        Hey, is there any word about the Foo Fighters possibly recording an album and releasing it in the Radiohead, Indigo-Son, Saul Williams style of on-line music release. I think they are one of the few bands that could get away with it. And the fans would still line up to by the full release when they show up live. Love the Foo.

        Matt

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          Reply#4 - Sat Jan 26, 2008 7:05 AM EST
          {"commentId":1404511,"authorDomain":"allyon"}

          I have no idea. If there are rumors, it might just be someone who wants it to happen. Though I'm sure we'd all line-up anyway. =] It's not a bad idea for them anyway. They're more of the 90's generation right about now so some of the younger generations would probably benefit from it. Can you believe there are kids out there that don't know who they are?? I mean wow. That makes me feel really old. And I'm only 20!

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          • 1 vote
          #4.1 - Sat Jan 26, 2008 3:27 PM EST
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          {"commentId":1405606,"authorDomain":"alwayshereforu14"}

          Awesome article Amanda!!! I'm so excited for you!!!! Love and roses :)

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          • 2 votes
          Reply#5 - Sat Jan 26, 2008 11:31 PM EST
          {"commentId":1407521,"authorDomain":"allyon"}

          Loff.

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          • 1 vote
          #5.1 - Sun Jan 27, 2008 4:53 PM EST
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          {"commentId":1406054,"authorDomain":"jensingstheblues"}

          I see a great future for you as a music critic! Love and roses Catwalk! ;)

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          • 2 votes
          Reply#6 - Sun Jan 27, 2008 4:39 AM EST
          {"commentId":1407523,"authorDomain":"allyon"}

          lol Loff!!!

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          • 1 vote
          #6.1 - Sun Jan 27, 2008 4:54 PM EST
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          {"commentId":1406473,"authorDomain":"sbutki"}

          Amanda, I just wrote you a fan letter - you're about to get hit with a lot of curious observers.

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          • 3 votes
          Reply#7 - Sun Jan 27, 2008 10:10 AM EST
          {"commentId":1407675,"authorDomain":"allyon"}

          Gee thanks! Now I'm scared to write another assignment! ;)

          I'm flattered. Thank you. :)

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          • 2 votes
          #7.1 - Sun Jan 27, 2008 5:38 PM EST
          {"commentId":1408679,"authorDomain":"rkfan"}

          Hey, if this sort of writing comes to you naturally, (and this article seemed pretty natural to me) then you've got nothing to worry about.

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          • 3 votes
          #7.2 - Sun Jan 27, 2008 11:13 PM EST
          {"commentId":1408903,"authorDomain":"allyon"}

          I sure hope so. But it's few and far between I have something really awesome to write about. =/

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          • 2 votes
          #7.3 - Mon Jan 28, 2008 1:14 AM EST
          {"commentId":1409591,"authorDomain":"sbutki"}

          No pressure or anything except if the next one doesn't get on MSNBC your success rate will drop from 100 percent to 50.:)

          But seriously, I agree with what Logan said:

          Hey, if this sort of writing comes to you naturally, (and this article seemed pretty natural to me) then you've got nothing to worry about.

          Some people here write a lot and some write when the spirit moves them. Either way is fine.

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          • 2 votes
          #7.4 - Mon Jan 28, 2008 9:48 AM EST
          {"commentId":1412313,"authorDomain":"allyon"}

          Well, let's hope my next one will interest you just as much. I have an idea in mind...

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          • 1 vote
          #7.5 - Mon Jan 28, 2008 11:39 PM EST
          {"commentId":1413653,"authorDomain":"rkfan"}

          Well, keep it under the rug. We love a good surprise here in the VineVoid.

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          • 2 votes
          #7.6 - Tue Jan 29, 2008 11:31 AM EST
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          {"commentId":1409911,"authorDomain":"carolar"}

          Saw them in Houston and they were phenomenal. 2nd time seeing them. Taylor's drum solo was sweet! They are one of the best modern rockers around. They are pure rock. None of this top 40 nonsense. Love them! Your article was awesome!

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          Reply#8 - Mon Jan 28, 2008 11:31 AM EST
          {"commentId":1412276,"authorDomain":"allyon"}

          Which drum solo? He did one massive one at our show and did a few little ones as the band passed around solos.

          I about died when he sang "Cold Day in the Sun." =]

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            #8.1 - Mon Jan 28, 2008 11:28 PM EST
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            {"commentId":1410044,"authorDomain":"OneEyedCarmen"}

            I've seen the Foo's a few times over the past 10 years or so, and am continually impressed with them and how their (Dave and Taylor's really) style and songwriting has progressed. When I saw Nirvana in Baltimore at the tiny 8X10 club in the early 90's, I couldn't believe the energy of their drummer. Then he'd sing backup and I'd wonder why he wasn't fronting his own band.

            Grohl is one of the few musicians (think Clapton, and Page) who have been able to be a part of not just one, but multiple amazing bands. Truly one of the greatest performers of his generation.

            ...and GREAT JOB getting on MSNBC with your first article!!!

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            • 3 votes
            Reply#9 - Mon Jan 28, 2008 12:13 PM EST
            {"commentId":1412284,"authorDomain":"allyon"}

            I wish I could've seen Nirvana... Sadly, I was way too young lol. It seems like you had a bit of a psychic moment with that thought you had at the club show... Maybe you could be a scout of some sort.

            Thanks for commenting! =]

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            • 1 vote
            #9.1 - Mon Jan 28, 2008 11:30 PM EST
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            {"commentId":1410239,"authorDomain":"bec2aboo"}

            Nice article, my friend.

            Just thought you might like a comment from someone who PICKED YOU UP from the concert. (I'm pretending that makes me important in some way.) =p

            So between fighting foo and taking pictures of coffee beans... you're journalism career is taking off!

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            • 2 votes
            Reply#10 - Mon Jan 28, 2008 1:09 PM EST
            {"commentId":1412308,"authorDomain":"allyon"}

            <3!!!!!!!!!

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              #10.1 - Mon Jan 28, 2008 11:38 PM EST
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              {"commentId":1410486,"authorDomain":"musicusmaximus"}

              I've been a foo's fan since the first time i heard "My Hero" and to this day it is still my favorite song in the world. I've been going to foo shows in my area since one by one relased in 2002 my first being the televised mtv2 $2 bill show at the electric factory in philly. dave just seems to get "it", him and the boys just have great personalities.

              my favorite foo moment was when they played with weezer in 2006 on the in your honor tour, dave and taylor switch places and taylor sang and played guitar while dave rocked it on the drums. they played a cover song that at the moment i cant remember who it was by or what its called... but it made me realize how talented that whole band is. plus having never seen nirvana it was my first live experience of dave playing drums

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              • 2 votes
              Reply#11 - Mon Jan 28, 2008 2:20 PM EST
              {"commentId":1412293,"authorDomain":"allyon"}

              Wow! I'd love to see Dave play drums live! I've only seen videos on youtube lol. Maybe he'll do it next time I see them. Whenever that may be. They are all so talented. It's not even funny. I'm especially jealous of Dave. It seems like it just comes naturally. I had to work sooo hard just to master the flute. I play a few other instruments but if I wanted to do them in the same general time period, I'd have to drop one to completely focus on the other. It sucks. He's just so amazing in my eyes.

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              • 1 vote
              #11.1 - Mon Jan 28, 2008 11:33 PM EST
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              {"commentId":1410491,"authorDomain":"musicusmaximus"}

              plus i shared my first foo concert experience with my best friend at the time, she is such a foo fan too! we have been to every show together since then, including the one here in a few weeks.

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              • 2 votes
              Reply#12 - Mon Jan 28, 2008 2:21 PM EST
              {"commentId":1412299,"authorDomain":"allyon"}

              Ohh Have fun with that! I have a friend that goes to all my Saosin shows with me. We're sort of "fangirly" over those boys.

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              • 1 vote
              #12.1 - Mon Jan 28, 2008 11:34 PM EST
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              {"commentId":1415327,"authorDomain":"seward"}

              Don't know very much about any of the bands you've written about, Amanda, but, I did enjoy your review, and, Congratulations on getting to the Front Page.

              Well Done, and Welcome to Newsvine!

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              • 2 votes
              Reply#13 - Tue Jan 29, 2008 7:24 PM EST
              {"commentId":1416107,"authorDomain":"allyon"}

              Thank you!! =D

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              • 1 vote
              #13.1 - Wed Jan 30, 2008 12:05 AM EST
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              {"commentId":1419565,"authorDomain":"apuccine"}

              This is one of the best concert reviews I have ever read, because you were so passionate about the bands you saw, against for Against ME! haha, and that is rare when reading reviews of anything really. You can definitely tell that you have been a fan of the Foo Fighters for some time, and for good reason, they have a lot of really good songs ("Best of You" being one of the best). After reading the review I felt like I had been at the concert as well, since you put in so much detail and did not leave anything out.

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              • 2 votes
              Reply#14 - Wed Jan 30, 2008 8:51 PM EST
              {"commentId":1420059,"authorDomain":"allyon"}

              Thanks for your comment! I really do appreciate it. =] I can talk all freaking day about music. Especially if I like it. Seeing as I've loved these guys since I was really young makes it much easier to talk about them as well. They have such an original sound and none of their songs really sound the same. Dave is such an innovative composer. I don't know how much you know about music, but I LOVE the fact that "Times Like These" starts in 7/4 time! =D Translation: Listen to "Learn to Fly" and you can count "1,2,3,4--1,2,3,4..." over and over on the beats. However, with "Times Like These," the intro is "1,2,3,4,5,6,7--1,2,3,4,5,6,7" repeating. It's a very unusual time signature even in classical music.

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              • 1 vote
              #14.1 - Wed Jan 30, 2008 11:22 PM EST
              {"commentId":1421407,"authorDomain":"rkfan"}
              It's a very unusual time signature even in classical music.

              Very true. I don't even remember ever seeing that time signature in any piece of classical music. Partly because it's so difficult to conduct.

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              • 1 vote
              #14.2 - Thu Jan 31, 2008 11:35 AM EST
              {"commentId":1424645,"authorDomain":"allyon"}

              It's not even the conducting. It's just so difficult to count because it's not even. It doesn't feel complete. Damn these contemporary composers. My school orchestra is playing this piece in 10/8 time. The counting is ridiculous. It's the only reason that the piece is actually difficult to play. >_< .

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              • 1 vote
              #14.3 - Fri Feb 1, 2008 2:08 AM EST
              {"commentId":1425600,"authorDomain":"rkfan"}
              My school orchestra is playing this piece in 10/8 time.

              Daaaaaaaaannnnnnnnngggggg!!!!

              That would stink....

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              • 1 vote
              #14.4 - Fri Feb 1, 2008 11:26 AM EST
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              {"commentId":1419973,"authorDomain":"jromero2"}

              I agree! The Foo Fighters are AMAZING!! I wanted to go to their concert in Orlando but had no money and no ride =/ They are truly one of the best bands out there.. these days it is super hard finding music that isn't manufactured. The music industry has come out with so much garbage [AKA pop] it is just unbelievable. The Foos just have this incomparable passion in all their songs and the way you described their concert assures me that their shows are a must-see. I can't wait until they come back to FL... I will be sure to save up!!

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              • 2 votes
              Reply#15 - Wed Jan 30, 2008 10:59 PM EST
              {"commentId":1420050,"authorDomain":"allyon"}

              Dude, I'll drive if they come to Orlando again! =D But we have to get tickets before they sell out! The pit sold out FOUR DAYS after they went on sale and that was for the Pensacola show. I didn't even want to look at the Orlando and Ft. Lauderdale shows!

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              • 1 vote
              #15.1 - Wed Jan 30, 2008 11:19 PM EST
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              {"commentId":1436591,"authorDomain":"parkptbetty"}

              Hi Amanda:

              Great article. Congrats !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! love ya, Aunt Betty

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              • 3 votes
              Reply#16 - Tue Feb 5, 2008 2:06 AM EST
              {"commentId":1437678,"authorDomain":"brett-andrews"}

              Great review Cuz. I was trying to decide if I would go to this show in AZ. You have convinced me I will plan on it. I have liked everything Dave has done since the old days with his first breakthrough band. God I am getting old but I still can rule the pit! haha.

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              • 1 vote
              Reply#17 - Tue Feb 5, 2008 12:20 PM EST
              {"commentId":1440168,"authorDomain":"allyon"}

              Hahaha!! You better rock that pit! Keep them alive in there! I wouldn't be surprised if there were no beating hearts in the pit at my show.

              Old or new [young?], it doesn't matter. Dave is awesome.

              Love ya!

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              #17.1 - Wed Feb 6, 2008 2:13 AM EST
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