born 1991
06-29-2008, 01:54 PM
I'm guessing most of you don't care, but it was my first DMB concert and I'm really excited about it and just want to say what I thought.
My friend and I went together and got tickets in the back of section 7. We couldn't see anything while the Black Crowes played, so we spent the entire concert on the railing behind the handicap section. When Dave went on before the opening band to say hi, I freaked out just because I couldn't believe I was seeing him in real life. I was in a state of shock for about 5 minutes afterwards! Don't know why, but I got a kick out of the vacuum guys that came on after the Black Crowes.
When the band came on, I couldn't believe my eyes and everyone was cheering. It was great. Dave starts some sort of intro, and I'm thinking no way! I think he's starting with Don't Burn the Pig... My first DMB song! And then of course came
Old Dirt Hill (http://antsmarching.org/tour/ViewSongShows.php?SongID=302): I wasn't upset in the least bit when I heard the tune, just surprised. I noticed the people in the center got REAL quiet. I thought, you know what, they may think this song's a turd, but I've always secretly liked it. It was a humbling experience in the sense that I thoroughly enjoyed the song when I would've been disappointed if I had known about it opening beforehand. It sounded really good live imo, it put me in a good mood, and I'm not ashamed by that. It was like the band knew I would be cool with it and just wanted to give me something different. Anyway, it's my first concert, and although I would've loved BOWA, Granny, etc., I don't deserve to have them as openers yet.
Everyday (http://antsmarching.org/tour/ViewSongShows.php?SongID=72): Boy did I know the people in the center were getting pissed, but I really do like this song and I was happy to get it. Sounded beautiful, gave me chills. At this point I realized 'I'm seeing DMB live, and it's AWESOME!'
You Might Die Trying (http://antsmarching.org/tour/ViewSongShows.php?SongID=310) Really cool, pleasure to see live. Great song.
Eh Hee (http://antsmarching.org/tour/ViewSongShows.php?SongID=338) I'm sorry, but this was BADASS. Towards the end, I was like 'wonder if they'll play Grey Street.'
Grey Street (http://antsmarching.org/tour/ViewSongShows.php?SongID=65) It was like they can read my mind. I had my back turned and when I heard those first drums being hit, in midsentence I went "HOLY SHIT!" and turned around. I was just staring in awe for the first couple minutes. Security ruined it by telling us to move. So we did... and of course came back to our spot at the start of Bartender. Only problem I had with it was the fact that Dave wasn't playing the riff. C'mon man, it's like the easiest song on guitar, and you're not gonna strum it? I mean at least give us a third verse if you're not gonna play it.
Bartender (http://antsmarching.org/tour/ViewSongShows.php?SongID=61) I did NOT see this coming since I expected it to open. Kicked ass. I was so grateful to get it at my first show. I mean, that's a song you shouldn't get until at least your tenth.
Corn Bread (http://antsmarching.org/tour/ViewSongShows.php?SongID=363) What a fun song. Everyone was dancing and having a great time. The obnoxious fans started to rear their heads at this time unfortunately, but I could still hear the music at least.
Out of My Hands (http://antsmarching.org/tour/ViewSongShows.php?SongID=307) Was it just me or was Dave talking about a monkey with a blue penis and bright red balls in his piano? I cracked up either way. I thought he was gonna do Proudest Monkey on piano or something because of that, but this started. My friend was whining and saying it was boring, but I found it chill and thought it had good placement after all the high energy songs. Sounded much better than SU version, and I liked it.
Dancing Nancies (http://antsmarching.org/tour/ViewSongShows.php?SongID=12) So Dave was talking about getting the powder chocolate syrup and stuff, which I found hilarious. He started saying "you have to get your fingers sticky" and playing the intro to Nancies. I was laughing and really excited at the same time because I love this song and didn't expect it. Great performance.
Typical Situation (http://antsmarching.org/tour/ViewSongShows.php?SongID=11) Thought Warehouse was coming up, but got this instead. I love this song and always believed I'd never see it. It was unreal, and I knew it hadn't been played yet, which humbled me even more. It felt like the band had been saving the song just for me. Incredible. And Roi deserves an award for that solo.
Where Are You Going (http://antsmarching.org/tour/ViewSongShows.php?SongID=84) Cool. Middle section pissed, people around me happy. I wasn't as excited as the people in the ga field, but I liked it. Better than Central Park version I think.
Crash Into Me (http://antsmarching.org/tour/ViewSongShows.php?SongID=47) Saw Dave hit the first chord and knew what was coming. Overplayed? Maybe, but it's my first concert, so I was unbiased in hearing it. (In other words I really enjoyed it.) Didn't know it sounded that good nowadays. Very passionate.
Jimi Thing (http://antsmarching.org/tour/ViewSongShows.php?SongID=14) At this point, I knew I had picked the right concert to come to. Sounded great, had a lot of fun singing along.
So Damn Lucky (http://antsmarching.org/tour/ViewSongShows.php?SongID=202) Beautiful. My favorite track off of Some Devil, sounded awesome live just like everything else. I liked that jam at the end.
Rhyme and Reason (http://antsmarching.org/tour/ViewSongShows.php?SongID=30) Whoah! Talk about getting chills, this was incredible. Everyone was excited when this came on. We thought the encore break would be next, but the band was generous enough to keep going.
So Much To Say (http://antsmarching.org/tour/ViewSongShows.php?SongID=23) I have always loved this song. With the old vocal, style it was great. There was an awesome vibe between the crowd and the band.
Anyone Seen the Bridge? (http://antsmarching.org/tour/ViewSongShows.php?SongID=112) Sounded so different with Tim, much better than it has been even though I've always enjoyed it. Loved seeing Stefan's goofy little dance in person. I got really pumped since I knew what was coming next.
Too Much (http://antsmarching.org/tour/ViewSongShows.php?SongID=48) What a great end to a great set. Just like SMTS, I was glad to hear the old style. I'm not sure but I think Dave did his butt wiggle on this song. Cracked me up as well as the band. Ton of fun, perfect sound, I was beyond pleased.
Money (http://antsmarching.org/tour/ViewSongShows.php?SongID=403) If I could've picked any cover for them to do, it would've been this. Sounded really cool. I had told my friend about it earlier, and he's never really listened to DMB, but he loves Pink Floyd, and he was hoping to get it the whole show. He was in a great mood when it started, happy to finally have a song he could sing along to.
Two Step (http://antsmarching.org/tour/ViewSongShows.php?SongID=22) My mind was blown. Epic performance. I have NEVER heard a Two Step this good, even Giants Stadium. Unbelievable. Probably the best song of the night.
Ants Marching (http://antsmarching.org/tour/ViewSongShows.php?SongID=21) I was expecting a Thank You to end the concert, but then I heard that familiar beat on the snare. I almost crapped myself. This was an awesome performance, they didn't jip us with the short version either. They went all out. The biggest grin was on my face from the very first beat until after the song ended. Boyd went nuts, the whole band was having a blast, and so was the crowd. I don't think any fan in that crowd was half as happy as I was. I wanted to run up and hug them to thank them. It was like the band was saying to me, "We know how much you love us, now we're giving you what you deserve. Welcome to the club" I don't know if it was one of it's best performances (I thought it was) and there was no version of any song, studio or live that I would have rather had at that moment in time. I could feel tears rushing to my eyes at the end of the song as I lost my voice singing along with that last line. Saying it was unbelievable is a huge understatement.
I had originally hoped to get Shotgun or Last Stop during the concert, but the happy exciting vibe was so perfect, either one would've ended it. Towards the end of the show, I was almost glad they didn't play them. I see most fans are mad at least about the first half, but I couldn't have asked for a better concert, I got much more than I deserved. Thank you DMB, you guys are the best.
My friend and I went together and got tickets in the back of section 7. We couldn't see anything while the Black Crowes played, so we spent the entire concert on the railing behind the handicap section. When Dave went on before the opening band to say hi, I freaked out just because I couldn't believe I was seeing him in real life. I was in a state of shock for about 5 minutes afterwards! Don't know why, but I got a kick out of the vacuum guys that came on after the Black Crowes.
When the band came on, I couldn't believe my eyes and everyone was cheering. It was great. Dave starts some sort of intro, and I'm thinking no way! I think he's starting with Don't Burn the Pig... My first DMB song! And then of course came
Old Dirt Hill (http://antsmarching.org/tour/ViewSongShows.php?SongID=302): I wasn't upset in the least bit when I heard the tune, just surprised. I noticed the people in the center got REAL quiet. I thought, you know what, they may think this song's a turd, but I've always secretly liked it. It was a humbling experience in the sense that I thoroughly enjoyed the song when I would've been disappointed if I had known about it opening beforehand. It sounded really good live imo, it put me in a good mood, and I'm not ashamed by that. It was like the band knew I would be cool with it and just wanted to give me something different. Anyway, it's my first concert, and although I would've loved BOWA, Granny, etc., I don't deserve to have them as openers yet.
Everyday (http://antsmarching.org/tour/ViewSongShows.php?SongID=72): Boy did I know the people in the center were getting pissed, but I really do like this song and I was happy to get it. Sounded beautiful, gave me chills. At this point I realized 'I'm seeing DMB live, and it's AWESOME!'
You Might Die Trying (http://antsmarching.org/tour/ViewSongShows.php?SongID=310) Really cool, pleasure to see live. Great song.
Eh Hee (http://antsmarching.org/tour/ViewSongShows.php?SongID=338) I'm sorry, but this was BADASS. Towards the end, I was like 'wonder if they'll play Grey Street.'
Grey Street (http://antsmarching.org/tour/ViewSongShows.php?SongID=65) It was like they can read my mind. I had my back turned and when I heard those first drums being hit, in midsentence I went "HOLY SHIT!" and turned around. I was just staring in awe for the first couple minutes. Security ruined it by telling us to move. So we did... and of course came back to our spot at the start of Bartender. Only problem I had with it was the fact that Dave wasn't playing the riff. C'mon man, it's like the easiest song on guitar, and you're not gonna strum it? I mean at least give us a third verse if you're not gonna play it.
Bartender (http://antsmarching.org/tour/ViewSongShows.php?SongID=61) I did NOT see this coming since I expected it to open. Kicked ass. I was so grateful to get it at my first show. I mean, that's a song you shouldn't get until at least your tenth.
Corn Bread (http://antsmarching.org/tour/ViewSongShows.php?SongID=363) What a fun song. Everyone was dancing and having a great time. The obnoxious fans started to rear their heads at this time unfortunately, but I could still hear the music at least.
Out of My Hands (http://antsmarching.org/tour/ViewSongShows.php?SongID=307) Was it just me or was Dave talking about a monkey with a blue penis and bright red balls in his piano? I cracked up either way. I thought he was gonna do Proudest Monkey on piano or something because of that, but this started. My friend was whining and saying it was boring, but I found it chill and thought it had good placement after all the high energy songs. Sounded much better than SU version, and I liked it.
Dancing Nancies (http://antsmarching.org/tour/ViewSongShows.php?SongID=12) So Dave was talking about getting the powder chocolate syrup and stuff, which I found hilarious. He started saying "you have to get your fingers sticky" and playing the intro to Nancies. I was laughing and really excited at the same time because I love this song and didn't expect it. Great performance.
Typical Situation (http://antsmarching.org/tour/ViewSongShows.php?SongID=11) Thought Warehouse was coming up, but got this instead. I love this song and always believed I'd never see it. It was unreal, and I knew it hadn't been played yet, which humbled me even more. It felt like the band had been saving the song just for me. Incredible. And Roi deserves an award for that solo.
Where Are You Going (http://antsmarching.org/tour/ViewSongShows.php?SongID=84) Cool. Middle section pissed, people around me happy. I wasn't as excited as the people in the ga field, but I liked it. Better than Central Park version I think.
Crash Into Me (http://antsmarching.org/tour/ViewSongShows.php?SongID=47) Saw Dave hit the first chord and knew what was coming. Overplayed? Maybe, but it's my first concert, so I was unbiased in hearing it. (In other words I really enjoyed it.) Didn't know it sounded that good nowadays. Very passionate.
Jimi Thing (http://antsmarching.org/tour/ViewSongShows.php?SongID=14) At this point, I knew I had picked the right concert to come to. Sounded great, had a lot of fun singing along.
So Damn Lucky (http://antsmarching.org/tour/ViewSongShows.php?SongID=202) Beautiful. My favorite track off of Some Devil, sounded awesome live just like everything else. I liked that jam at the end.
Rhyme and Reason (http://antsmarching.org/tour/ViewSongShows.php?SongID=30) Whoah! Talk about getting chills, this was incredible. Everyone was excited when this came on. We thought the encore break would be next, but the band was generous enough to keep going.
So Much To Say (http://antsmarching.org/tour/ViewSongShows.php?SongID=23) I have always loved this song. With the old vocal, style it was great. There was an awesome vibe between the crowd and the band.
Anyone Seen the Bridge? (http://antsmarching.org/tour/ViewSongShows.php?SongID=112) Sounded so different with Tim, much better than it has been even though I've always enjoyed it. Loved seeing Stefan's goofy little dance in person. I got really pumped since I knew what was coming next.
Too Much (http://antsmarching.org/tour/ViewSongShows.php?SongID=48) What a great end to a great set. Just like SMTS, I was glad to hear the old style. I'm not sure but I think Dave did his butt wiggle on this song. Cracked me up as well as the band. Ton of fun, perfect sound, I was beyond pleased.
Money (http://antsmarching.org/tour/ViewSongShows.php?SongID=403) If I could've picked any cover for them to do, it would've been this. Sounded really cool. I had told my friend about it earlier, and he's never really listened to DMB, but he loves Pink Floyd, and he was hoping to get it the whole show. He was in a great mood when it started, happy to finally have a song he could sing along to.
Two Step (http://antsmarching.org/tour/ViewSongShows.php?SongID=22) My mind was blown. Epic performance. I have NEVER heard a Two Step this good, even Giants Stadium. Unbelievable. Probably the best song of the night.
Ants Marching (http://antsmarching.org/tour/ViewSongShows.php?SongID=21) I was expecting a Thank You to end the concert, but then I heard that familiar beat on the snare. I almost crapped myself. This was an awesome performance, they didn't jip us with the short version either. They went all out. The biggest grin was on my face from the very first beat until after the song ended. Boyd went nuts, the whole band was having a blast, and so was the crowd. I don't think any fan in that crowd was half as happy as I was. I wanted to run up and hug them to thank them. It was like the band was saying to me, "We know how much you love us, now we're giving you what you deserve. Welcome to the club" I don't know if it was one of it's best performances (I thought it was) and there was no version of any song, studio or live that I would have rather had at that moment in time. I could feel tears rushing to my eyes at the end of the song as I lost my voice singing along with that last line. Saying it was unbelievable is a huge understatement.
I had originally hoped to get Shotgun or Last Stop during the concert, but the happy exciting vibe was so perfect, either one would've ended it. Towards the end of the show, I was almost glad they didn't play them. I see most fans are mad at least about the first half, but I couldn't have asked for a better concert, I got much more than I deserved. Thank you DMB, you guys are the best.