on the ones that apply to me:you count down the days to a show, five months in advance
you are first in line in the door, and last in line for autographs (last one out the door)
you know the words of the songs better than the artists
you bought one of the artist's cds more than once. one for you... 5 (6? 7? 10? 20?) more for gifts for your family and friends...
you're on a 'street team'
you name your website after the band or one of their songs
-you see an artist in four states, other than the one you live in
you check the artist's webpage more than you check your own voice mail
the artist recognizes you
the artist knows your name
-you get a phone call from the artist asking why you weren't at the show
you speak in the lyrics of your favourite artist: you guys who dont like my music would be surprised how much i use the lyrics when I talk to you!!!
you get butterflies in your stomach at the end of the first show, in anticipation for standing in line for the second show
you have the artists direct email, address or phone number
-you have more than one set list hanging on your wall
-you have a collection of songlists to compare how the show evolves from city to city
you have a wall for signed artist pictures
you have every facial expression or dance move of the artist captured in pictures
you know more about the artist's history than your own
you know the band members by name, instrument, and family history
driving 3-5 hours for an hour-long concert is a normal thing for you
-you see an artist or band in concert multiple times in a week
you are not only on all of the mailing lists of the artists, but you have a special email account or filter just for emails from the band
-you name your car after the band/artist
you name your pet after the band/artist- I had a cat names Blink lol!
you name your kids after the band/artist- DEFINITELY
the artist introduces you as the 'other member of the band'
you make 'fan' t-shirts to wear to the concert
Am I sad?
