19981219 Aerosmith

 

Originally, Teri and I were planning to go to this show. Shortly before the show took place, my brother Chuck, got himself sober and clean. I thought a nice treat would be to go see a band that did the same thing. This was the first show we either of us attended at the new arena in DC, so this was something new to experience.We settled into our seats and checked out the opening band, Candlebox who had a 'hit' at the time. 

Between the bands a drunk guy sat next to Check and talked his ear off. Basically just being annoying as all get out. The guy eventually moved on. After which, Chuck asked me, "Did I use to be that annoying?" And the answer was YES! Kind of a payback for all the times he had bothered all the other people.

Aerosmith was out promoting their album, Nine Lives. The show was very good over all, and it was really great to go out with my sober brother. I hadn't seen him sober in nearly 10 years at that point.

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19980730 George Thorogood

 

This was an interesting show for a few reasons. During the summer of 1998, I was working a lot in lower Delaware. I was staying there for the week, and would come home on the weekend. This show was on a Thursday and I needed to high-tail it home to meet Ray Dizon and Russ Doyen at my house, and we were heading to DC for the show. Since I had the party van, the guys liked me driving. I made it, we went down to the show. This was the first time and as it turned out, my only time of going to the Bayou, as they closed about a year later.  

The setlist was pretty much a typical Thorogood show at this time. It was really good and we had a good time. Then after the show, the boys decided to paint the town. We hit a couple of near-by strip clubs. It was great hanging out with the guys, doing guy things! We finally got home around 3AM. I took the next day off of work. Back to Delaware the following Monday.

19980701 Metallica

This was the celebration for the local Baltimore radio station, 98 Rock, to celebrate the Year of 1998 Rock. A lot of radio stations will have a promotional concert, usually each summer. And because this was the year of '98, 98 Rock celebrated with Metallica. 

The show itself was very good and I was happy to see my second Metallica show of this tour. I flew solo to this show as no one else wanted to join me, that's okay. I have no problem attending a show alone. It was convenient as it was just over at Merriweather.

 

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19980613-14 Tibetan Freedom Concert

 

This was a two day concert, but I can only find this ticket stub. Russ and I went to the show, Russ was wearing a huge, sombrero type hat and went into the crowd. 

The line-up was very much a variety of acts. Breaking out the setlist of each would take a bit, but it was a great show over all. Really it was a day and a half show. On the afternoon of June 13, severe thunder storms rolled through the area. Where I was sitting, about one section over a loud BOOM was heard. I initially thought it was someone lighting off an M-80 firecracker. In reality, it was lightning striking the stands. This stopped the show.

The next day we were back out there and the organizers trier to get a couple of the acts that were suppose to play Saturday. It all turned out well. I enjoyed the show and supported the cause.  

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19970801 Counting Crows/Wallflowers

 

During the summer of 1997 I was commuting a lot to Coatsville, PA. I was installing computer networks and computer equipment for the school district there. During this commute I listened to toe Counting Crows and Wallflowers CDs about 100 times each. When this show came around I was so excited! As it turned out, this was one of my favorite concerts of my life!

I loved the bands and the setlists. It was one of those perfect nights! I didn't know that it was Adam's birthday and the audience ended up singing Happy Birthday to him. Additionally, WHFS recorded the show for broadcast over Labor Day. This was my last show before being 30 years old. 

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