Take a step back
June 26, 2005
I forgot that today was the day, 
but thankfully it still turned out well. Tickets for September’s White Stripes concert at the Merriweather Post Pavilion went on sale today at 10. Despite completely forgetting about it until six hours later, I was still able to get an awesome seat and now I can’t wait. I didn’t get on the floor like I’d wanted, but just the fact that I’m getting to see these guys live in person is so cool I don’t even care.
I’ve been a Stripes fan since Elephant, and shortly after falling in love with that album, I discovered White Blood Cells and De Stijl, and the seduction was complete. I couldn’t believe I hadn’t found about them earlier. The newest album Get Behind Me Satan is phenomenal and now my fanboy status is cemented.
September 25th can’t come soon enough.
Lucky!
I first starting listening to the Stripes after a friend had me sit down and listen to White Blood Cells. About two years ago I saw them while they were promoting Elephant. It was probably one of the best live shows I’ve ever seen. Have fun.
I really need to tell you the easiest way to get to this show, Matt. Every time I go to a show at Merriweather (I used to live in Columbia) ot happen to drive by when one is going on, I see 1000’s of cars lined up on Rt 29, and almost 0 traffic from 95. It’s almost funny, actually.
Take 95 south to 175 West, it turns into Old Patuxent Parkway around 5 miles in, near the Columbia Mall. Park in front of the Sears, and follow the crowd of smart people, like you. #1 you won’t wait an hour to get into the lot, and you won’t wait 2 hours to get out.
Enjoy the show. :)