07/09/10 Merrillville IN Star Plaza

[Mos Eisleian Radio]

I decided to attend at the last minute, borrowing my parents' car. I'll be in Celebrity Circle 4, Row AA.

Phil

[Pickle]

Last minute and you got CC tickets??? How!? lol

[Alinite27]

Not much pre-show interaction here. Got into town around 3:30. Went to the candy factory and got dinner at Denny's before the show. Saw Kathy and Nancy outside of the venue before the show. Talked to Nancy for a bit. The doors were open at 7, and the doors to the actual theatre opened just after. They used CD 1 tonight of the pre-show music.

Nice show, mainly because it was one that both Mom and I came to together. Nice center seats around the middle of the theater. A few different words here and there, nothing too major to make note of. Pretty basic show tonight. Al did Franks and Good Old Days.

After the show, I saw the line for the bus. Waited in it for awhile. Al never came out to my knowledge. They eventually moved us off of the line and I talked with Nancy and Kathy. Didn't see very many band members. Ruben was selling CDs and Jon was going back and forth from the bus. Nancy convinced me to try to go and meet Jon. I was kind of weary due to a past experience that was awhile ago, but Jon was very approachable tonight. Got a great picture...and want to thank Nancy for all of that! At least, I got to see someone after the show...Kinda glad that Al got some rest tonight and will tomorrow, as well...he looked very tired at Knoxville.

Fun show, on to Columbus tomorrow before a day at home...

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It was a good show. First concert ever for me and i had a blast. i kept smiling the whole time! I waited with some other people in line to see al. the security guards kept telling us that al already left and we could wait if we wanted. Ruben came out and he was selling his cd. I was able to get him to sign my Bad Hair Day insert. About 10 minutes later Jon came out and i got him to also sign above his picture in BHD. He was a real nice guy and very approachable. I asked him if Al might come out and he said that's why he was out there. Overall it was a good concert with a nice selection of songs. I got some really good pictures and a souvenir red streamer from Canadian Idiot. I left about 11:45 with 2 autographs. I think that was good for a first time. I'll just have to meet al next time. On the bright side meeting al would be a bonus vs mandatory.

Like I always say; Expect nothing and you'll never be disappointed!

[kaffy©]

another great show!!
Jeremy it was good seeing and talking to you. I'm still jealous about your Florida trip

Its always good seeing old friends from the area at a concert... I think that's what draws me out. it was good getting to chat with Jon again too.

[Kristi Ohlervic]

I did not have such a good start to this show-had a terrible migraine from about 2pm on. Did a lot of barfing. My husband drove the entire way and I tried to snooze in the back seat. And more barfing. It was NOT PRETTY. I did feel a bit better when we got to the venue. As we walked in we could hear the clips that play right before the band comes out, so I made a quick trip to the bathroom before finding my seat. Had an aisle seat-sweet! At times, the music was too loud, but I just dealt with it as best I could. I REALLY ENJOYED the setlist. can't wait to hear the polka in its entirety. Al came to the front of our section during WBUL, but alas, didn't come down our aisle.

After the show, it was nice to see friends and sit around waiting. Alchav (my husband) got Ruben's cd, and we each talked to Jon and got a pic with him. Then it was time to head home. A little sad not to see Al, but with how crappy I felt, it was probably for the best! I can't wait to see the show again!!!!

Kristi

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