(I dare you to tell me that doesn't make him the most amazing guy in the world...)
There were some extenuating circumstances surrounding the GooGoo Dolls concert-- such as they rescheduled for a date we couldn't do. The tickets had been his surprise birthday present, but unfortunately (for The Engineer), it didn't work out with the new date. Luckily (for me), the Indigo Girls happened to be preforming that same night, less than two miles away, for half the price, AND it was a benefit concert to raise money for a local auditorium. (Are there any better reasons to use as justification?!)
Thankfully, the opening band, Common Rotation, was awesome! So awesome that for The Engineer's birthday he got to get two of their albums. (This is also thanks to reasonable album pricing by the band-- Thanks guys!) I also think this made up for the fact that we were indeed at an Indigo Girls concert for his birthday. ;o)
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| Indigo Girls with Common Rotation singing "Closer to Fine" |
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| Indigo Girls |
After about three songs of the Indigo Girls I looked over at The Engineer and apologized for bringing him to Lilith Fair. It was hilarious to see a room full of middle-aged women going nuts! He was a good sport and we actually both had a great time. They sounded just as good as they do on their albums. I told The Engineer I thought this might be due to the time they got started as a band. Back then you actually had to have talent to be a star. Now, if you have the right persona and engage the media correctly even if you can't carry a tune in a bucket you can be a star. (*cough *cough, Taylor Swift, *cough *cough, Lady Gaga.)
