Local Springsteen shows! Until 1995, these were the only type of shows that I would consider. I tried to make the most of them. I liked the idea of community and getting together with fellow Springsteen fans. I planned a gathering at a bar across from the arena for all three shows with a nice turn out from the locals and non-locals. Attendees signed the banner with a message they want to send to Bruce, or to remember the day.
19990831
There were six of us together, myself and Teri, my brother Chuck and his long-time live-in, Barbara (RIP), and Dave and Cindy Brown. It was great that we could all attend the show together. I think everyone had a great time.
19990901
Second night had great seats that were right at the stage. Just like the previous night, we had a gathering at the bar across from the arena. On this night it was Dave and I attending the show. I wasn't sure that he would want to take in back-back shows, but he was all for it and we had a great time together.
19990903
The third of the shows on this DC run brought it all home. I wrapped up the gathering at the bar and it was good to see all these people on a common joy of wanting to go to the Springsteen show. I went to the show with Shannon LaVoy, who we drove to NJ in July. Originally I didn't have anyone to go with, but I posted a message on the group message board and she said she would go. I thought that she was going to the show with some of her friends and as she put it, 'If I can get a GREAT seat, I'll see my friends later.' So we went to the show.
This show was special for me as I finally heard my all time favorite song, Jungleland, performed for the first time. I had a great time and glad that I ad three great nights of Springsteen shows!
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