Ft. Wayne Concert 11/10
 

Since I have been posting to this bb, probably since Scott had his accident back in April, I have met many friends. I talk to some on occasion, and some I talk to every night (Mullet.;)) I had the pleasure of meeting 3 of those friends in Ft. Wayne, Indiana over this past weekend. Souldancer, Luvscott4ever, Dogstar and I all met up in Ft. Wayne to see each other and meet for the first time. As an added bonus, Creed was playing at the Coliseum Sunday night. So a few weeks back we all decided we were going to try to make a great weekend out of it. We got a hotel room and concert tickets (the whole venue was GA). We showed up at the Coliseum at 7:30 in the morning, first in line. (A word of advice, if you do go and are that early, make friends with security). Our security guard buds, Chad and Brandon did everything they could to make us feel welcome. We spent the whole day just hanging out, getting to know each other, laughing and joking with Chad. He did us several favors and saw to it that we ended up where we wanted to be, introduced us to the guards working the rail who treated us every bit as good as he did.

As for the show, I've seen Creed from the 2nd level of the Continental Airlines Arena, the back section of the Tweeter Center in Camden and now from the rail in the pit directly in front of Mark. I can honestly say I don't ever want to watch another Creed show from anywhere but where we were standing in the pit. It was so much better from there I couldn't believe it. The sound was powerful, the pyro was awesome, the guys looked incredible. Scott's hair was shorter but not like a crew cut or anything. It was still long enough to do the sweaty hair flip. Mark looked awesome that close up. He is a beautiful speciman of a man (biceps of an adonis). And Flip was just as adorable as I thought he would be that close up. Such intensity on the kit. Samurai Jack was great too, dancing around with his bass. He's getting better looking and is beginning to grow on me more and more.

The set list this time included Weathered, but did not include DSD or SHWM. Scott's vocal training and medicines must be working because he sounded outstanding. There was a lot of audience participation, as usual, and Mark had some outstanding solos, particularly notable were WAWO and Say I. These guys just keep getting better with each passing show and if I could see them every week I would.

Our weekend together was wonderful and I wish we could do it more often, but the distance between our home states makes it kind of hard (except for myself and Dogstar) but I am so truly glad to call these 3 women my friends. We had so much fun together, there were never any uncomfortable moments where we didn't know how to act around each other, there were many hugs (especially after the incredible show!). I have many friends here where I live but none understand my love for Creed, and just being able to meet up with each other, see the band that we all love so much and sit in our hotel room until almost 4:30 a.m. reliving the show, it was just a fantastic experience.

Lastly, as I've mentioned in some other threads, Scott made eye contact with each and every one of the 4 of us on several occasions, (I thought he was going to propose to Dogstar at one point!!) and to us, that was the icing on the cake.

All I can add to that for now is: D I T T O !!!!!
These 3 ladies...TeriB, Dogstar and Souldancer are 3 of the BEST women you'd ever have the pleasure of meeting and hanging out with, I hadn't had that much fun for a looonnnggg time!!! The conversation after the show was incredible...If only the Guys could have heard what was being said about them...I think they'd blush for days!!! They are THE MOST INCREDIBLE BAND I have ever seen! This being my 4th show, with 2 more (atleast) to go, I can't imagine it getting any better than Ft Wayne!! These ladies really know how to have a good time! And like TeriB said, there is no other way to experience a Creed show, except for being at the rail...Yeah, it got REALLY squishy, but once you say to Hell with it and just let it go and let yourself go....What a Freakin' AWESOME show!! I just can't seem to understand how a band can get better with each and every performance, but Creed sure knows how to do it!! And when our eyes locked (Scott & I) I thought I was going to melt!! My knees almost gave out!! Man, what that man does to me!! and every other woman who knows how absolutely incredible he is!! And I must also say that Mark is also a most incredible man!! what he does with a guitar is priceless! and those ARMS!! luscious!! Flips not so bad himself!!
What an experience!! (IMO) CREED - WORLD GREATEST BAND!!!!

You guys sounded like you had a blast!!!! I know EXACTLEY what you mean about never going back to regular seats after being in the pit!!!!! I can say I feel the same way! I can hardly wait for them to go on tour again!!! I sure wish I could have been there too, someday it would be really cool to all meet at a show! Creed fans are the best! I can honestly say you all were on my mind that night , knowing what an incredible time you were going to have!!
When he looked in my eyes I literally felt my knees quiver too!!! It is an incredible experience and if you are not passionate about Creed before you ever see them live , going to their show will change your mind for sure! I had the pleasure of taking a friend from work who said" yeah I like them ,I have one of their CD's I'll go with you " To now she is just as crazy as me, after she was in the pit with pyro in her face and Scott singing his heart out in front of you, you will make a mediocer fan become a crazed fan! They are and always will be the best!!!!! I am so happy for you all to of had such a great time!:D

Do you know how far Ft. Wayne is from South Bend. I live in Granger which is near S.B. I want to see them live so bad. I wanted to go when they were in Noblesville last summer. My mom wouldn't let because she didn't want us to waste tickets if I was sick. Now moving to Tennesee so maybe they'll come there when I get better.

I am so thrilled for the 4 of you and I can honestly say as well that I was thinking of you in Ft. Wayne that night. I wished of could have been there for the amazing experience and also to meet you all, for I am sure that you are all great people just as all the Creed freaks I know are. No, there is no going back after you've had the pit experience!!!

Sounds like you had an awesome time! I can't wait for my next Creed concert! My husband and I both have 'Creed fever'...checking their website daily (if not hourly) to see when new tour dates will be announced so we can plan our next trip! Some of our friends think we're nuts, and say "you're going to see Creed again?" I try to tell them, if you just see them ONCE ...you're hooked!

We were lucky enough to meet Mark, Flip and Brett at the Little Rock show. Let me tell you, they are the most down to earth guys you'll ever meet! They just stood around and talked with us for awhile, took pics, gave autographs, the whole nine yards. We didn't get to talk to Scott, he was in a hurry...just got a quick hand shake and "thanks for coming", but that was good enough for me (for now!).

WOW CreedFreakTN!!!! How did you manage to meet them? That is soo awesome! I have seen them 4 times this year, twice in the pit on the rail and they rock everytime!!!! So what's the secret in meeting them????:rolleyes:

We were lucky enough to be staying at the hotel directly across the street from the one they were staying at. We were eating breakfast, saw the busses, and ran as fast as we could over there...we weren't going to miss our chance! We hung out, made friends with the hotel staff (who let us in on when they would be coming out to the busses), and just waited. Mark, Flip and Brett just came wandering out walking the street, we stopped them and chatted for awhile. I can't emphasize enough how nice these guys were!

I am soooo jealous!!!! I am sure they are nice, how could they not be! Your birthday is Jan73? Well mine is Dec72!!! What do you think of turning 30 soon? I am wondering how to celebrate, if celebrate at all;) No really have any BIG plans? I live in Virginia, I assume you live in Tennessee?

I am finally back from the Fort Wayne extravaganza! I couldn't have said it better than TeriB and Luvscott. It was just an amazing trip and I got to hang out with three of the coolest people I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. I first saw Creed in August in Cincinnati and it was special because it was my first time. I had a seat about 15 rows back from the stage on Mark's side. That show rocked, but after being on the rail right in front of Mark and locking eyes with Scott, there is no comparison. And sharing that sheer joy and exhilaration with you guys (TeriB, Luvscott and Souldancer) was nothing less than OUTSTANDING!
I don't think I could ever go back to seats for Creed (or Jerry Cantrell, twice on the rail, woooo-hooooo). I can't thank Creed and Steve enough for bringing us all together, my three new friends and all the wonderful BB friends to whom I have had the pleasure of talking.
We often hear about music influencing bad behavior. Well, here is wonderful example of the good that can come of it!
ROCK ON, everybody!

Yep, JenRN, I'm from TN. It's funny...just last night my husband and I were talking about my 30th birthday! I told him a great present he could get me, is to take me to another Creed concert (if they EVER release more dates!) Do you have any big birthday plans?

CreedfreakTN..... No not really any big plans for the big30, I would LOVE to go to another Creed show , that would be the ultimate!!!!!!!:rolleyes: But it will probably be another dinner out and maybe a night out with my friends another night! I would also love to go to the Biltmore Estate in NC but it is a little too far for a weekend, it is supposed to be beautiful, esp during the holidays! And by the way WELCOME this is the BEST CREED BB AROUND!!!!!! There are so many really cool people on here, all nice to!



Dogstar.... Sooo glad you guys had a great time! :D

JenRN, I've heard it is BEAUTIFUL there! I've never been there myself, but have always wanted to go...

BTW, thanks for the great welcome! I've checked out other bb's and liked this one the best! It seems like there are a great group of people here!

Yep... Best group of Creed freaks you'll ever meet!:D

The Biltmore estate is absolutely gorgeous, especially around the holidays. I have never been there myself but my sister and her husband go and they say it's divine.