10/31 Washington DC show

[Dreamz19]

The show was truly fantastic last night. I've been a fan of the band for 10 years, but it never seemed to work out for me when it came to attending a concert. I either had to work, I couldn't afford it or something came up. I finally was able to fulfill a dream and it was amazing. At times I couldn't believe I was actually watching them in person.

I was hoping to be in section 120, but I didn't purchase my tickets on stubhub fast enough. I ended up section 433, which is right above 121/299 (Stevie and Christine's side). It wasn't a bad view at all. I was running a bit late because I had taken a wrong turn to the parking garage. So I was worried I would miss the first song. Thankfully the band came out the very second I sat in my seat.

I took my mother who is more of a casual fan of the band. She loves Stevie and does like some of the Mac songs, but I am the bigger fan of the two. However, not only did she become a huge Mac fan, she developed a huge crush on Lindsey . The way she was swooning over him was hilarious.

The crowd in my area were sitters, but many danced in their seats (like me and my mom). I would have wanted to stand up, but I didn't want to block the people behind me. At one point, standing caused an issue during GDW (a performance I absolutely loved and enjoyed). Unfortunately, my attention was irrupted by an argument. During Stevie's crackhead dance, a fight almost broke out with a group of people in the row/seats directly above me. A girl got up to dance and a man behind her became angry. Then the girl's boyfriend jumped in and started arguing with the guy. After some threats and f-bombs were thrown around, they finally calmed down. However, they still continued to throw insults at each other every now and then until the end.

I think the highlights (judging by the crowd) was Landslide, ISA, BL, YMLF, Songbird and Don't Stop. The only songs that got people to their feet ,among the sitters in my area, was Don't Stop and ISA. Everyone was dancing to DS and Lindsey received a standing ovation for ISA. For me personally, my highlights were Little Lies, SOTM, SYLM, Tusk, ISA, GDW, Songbird, Gypsy, and The Chain. My only wish is that I could have heard Sara. Overall, I had a fantastic time and I hope I can see them again soon.