I remember talking to a girl before the show that just came back from the European Tour. She said: "Did you go to Europe?" I replied: "Europe? No way in hell could I afford that!" (I was 20 at the time). She said the tour was hot and the U.S. was in store for good summer run. After seeing 7 shows on this Summer Tour, I would have to agree.

We didn't get in that night, but I remember hearing the new songs outside and thinking we were missing a special moment. When we heard Trey's voice explaining the new songs and the excitement to be back we knew this show was going to be a good opener.

We did well in the lot that day which was pretty nice during daylight hours. Once night came along it got bad. There was a fight and some tear gas was released. We hit the road early for Walnut Creek. This was one of the first times I noticed the lot culture changing.