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Originally Posted by Josh2003
I was at that same concert, and the traffic was horrendous. That is my biggest complaint about Columbus...so much emphasis has been placed on the suburbs, and the downtown has suffered. Now, with gas prices, I think there is finally an effort to revitalize downtown...and I'm really hoping its successful.
I really enjoy shows at the LC (partially because I can walk), but for many acts, the LC is too small, and Nationwide Arena is too large.
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Getting to downtown Columbus is one thing. Going beyond is another. I'm still not sure how I made it to Germain Amphitheater, or got back for that matter.
I was totally confused. There had to be cars backed up off the exit ramp to Germain Amphitheater at least for a few miles. I really was afraid I wasn't going to make it to see the show on time. In fact, I think they even delayed the show a little bit because traffic was SO BAD! Probably Tom's suggestion.
I pondered rather or not I would ever go back, but the show was totally worth it.
I'm so glad I made that trip that day. That was one of the best concerts I've ever seen. I was phoning Brian(Johnny Stew), letting him listen in on the concert and giving him my added commentaries. The choice to go that day was totally spontaneous. I was working a middle shift at the time, got up to check the ticket availability, and bingo, I scored a really good seat. Called in and took a vacation day. Thank God my employer is a very flexible company to work for. To see Stevie and Tom and The Heartbreakers on stage together was just such a fantastic thing. It made fighting the traffic so insignificant. That was one "moment" I will never forget!