I really love this idea!  Everything about NBTT has a story or a rich history.  From the recording locations and the individual histories of each spot, to the format it was recorded in, so it's a great suggestion to explore the different venues.  Thanks.  I look forward to reading what folks post.

Sounds like your hooked!  It's great that you got your acknowledgment from JM himself! 

These are great!  I always enjoy seeing the "behind the scenes" clips and rehearsal that goes on around the main event.  I was having some trouble with pauses also, but Tony's solution addressed it. 

I dont believe this. history has seen enough stupid people who knew how to push the right buttons, often ending in desaster.

I'm not a Palin supporter and I'm still getting over the results of the recent elections, but I think it's admirable of John to see qualities in someone who doesn't share his political opinions and philosophy.  That's really the point, to be willing to see a little more than what is portrayed by the media. 

4 of us in row A
that's what I'm talkin about!

O.K. I am officially jealous.  San Francisco is one of my favorite cities!  Just a bit far from Maine!  I will just have to be satisfied with Lowell, MA and NY and of course, there was Farm Aid, so I've been pretty blessed in the show department this year.  It's just hard to ever get enough!
Glad you got such wonderful seats.  Enjoy

Really liked this article!

He has such a way with words sometimes, doesn't he?  LOL!!!

We wouldn't want it any other way, would we? !

O.K. I am not even coming to Bloomington, but you all are so excited that I'm excited for you! I will have to wait for Lowell, MA and NYC.  Wishing you all safe travels. I can't wait to hear about the show and see those photos.

[Think maybe I'll win]

So,  I have entered the local radio contest. They allows multiple entries by earning points thru their website. You earn points by answering trivia questions, answering survey questions and other things, so far I have 99 entries...  Think maybe I'll win? 

Congratulations!

Fun to see what's going on when everyone is on the road.  Really looks like a great time!.......By the way, who won the softball game?

It is so nice to read thoughts from other Mellenheads around the world!  Sometimes back here in the U.S. we forget that this world is a bigger place than just us.  Hope you all get your show.

I'm Marianne from Maine.  I love the new website and really appreciate all the work that must have gone into getting it up and running.  Besides being a great source of info on all things Mellencamp, its a real way to stay connected because we live about as far from the heartland as can be without falling off into the ocean! (but not in spirit!) We took our daughter with us to a show 17 years ago and we just continued the tradition with each of our sons, so for us it's been a family affair.  Met Sharon at a show in Boston a few years ago and she was so welcoming that I joined CCB and also started getting more passionate about promoting my favorite artist whenever I had the chance.  Chris and I are heading to our first FarmAid and we can't wait. 

Great Pictures!    Thanks Paula

Thank you so much for sharing your experience!  You did such a great job conveying what the evening was like and I could really envision the scenes you were describing.  Intimate events like this really are gifts to be able to be part of, so again thanks for your great descriptions of all the different moments.