@mfhgreyboy said:

Didn't think it was possible, @TheEmu, but you've succeeded in making me even more excited for my first trip to Hampton.

Thanks.

Yep... I feel the same way. I've had a pretty interesting year so far... with some of the highest highs (summer tour was a big part of that) and lowest lows (serious back problems that may require surgery). I was lucky to hit my top bucket list venue this summer at the Gorge. And now I'm hitting another bucket list venue in a little over a week. I've been mildly excited about it (driving 9 hours with said back problems and standing at a show for 3 hours, plus sleeping in cheap hotels lowers the excitement), but having received my tickets yesterday (they're gorgeous!) and reading this post has increased my level of excitement. I pushed through 12 shows over the summer with the back problems. I'm gonna push through 9 shows this fall with them. And Hampton kicks it all off in what I expect to be an amazing way.