We KNEW this would be THE year!!!

[Missy]

All the hype surrounding the release of Tri-Polar was so exciting in the very beginning because I know we were ALL pumped up for it, and we all knew (as if we had psychic powers) that this would be something special. Well the night before last I really, REALLY got to see proof of that....

The last time I saw the band was in July right before the album was released. The CD Launch Party and Pomona, CA shows were awesome simply because of their locations. The last show (in Bakersfield, CA) was in a pizza joint down in the basement! The place was packed, but this isn't what I'm referring to when speaking of their success. The night before last (a little over 2 months later) I saw and heard something that absolutely blew me away (and actually brought tears to my eyes, to be honest). When waiting for the opening bands I heard someone a few people down from me say "Most people are here for Sick Puppies or Shinedown". Normally, that's NOT something I would expect to hear at a show where Shinedown is the sole headlining act! If it were co-headlining, yeah... But to hear someone say that when the band isn't even on the main bill just brought a huge smile to my face! Then when Pitiful came on and the moshing started, I never thought being squished against the railing would ever feel so good My sunglasses got destroyed, but it's well worth it!

The main reason I am writing this is what happened next. When Shim announced they had one song left and it was time for me to make my way to the merch booth to do the newsletter signups. The last song they played was You're Going Down and as I was making my way through the crowded floor, I am SO glad I had my boyfriend's hand to guide me because I was absolutely awestruck. Almost every single person on that floor was singing along and had their hands in the air! I have never seen such a beautiful thing! I had to stop by the doors to take a short video of the crowd even lol Then when we got to the merch booth and there were people waiting there already, I got all warm and fuzzy inside These people were here for Sick Puppies when Sick Puppies were just an opening band. People were even leaving after their set! I felt so very glad at that moment to be part of this amazing family we have here. I've never worn my badge with as much pride as I did that night.

Ladies and gentlemen. This IS the year for Sick Puppies. The journey's been a long one, but we are in the fast lane now and I don't see it slowing down anytime soon...

[CrewMom]

I'm just sad I had to miss it

[Stacey]

That is awesome...thanx for sharing your story and Shari, I am so sorry you missed it, but I hope you are feeling better. That is what is truly important.

[Chris88]

Thanks for sharing your story! sounds like a great time. I know the show i went to all of the people that were around me sang every song the Pups played!

[David]

Thats awesome. You should put the video you took and put it on youtube so we can all see the magic.

[angelbear425]

That's completely awesome! I, too, would like to see the video footage.


Mom, I'm happy you're feeling better.

[paulmason]

its beautiful

[Tammy]

Love the story..Thanks for sharing Missy!

[Missy]

If I can figure out how to upload to YouTube I totally will Then again, I could always just upload it to Photobucket... I'll get it to you all one way or another... Eventually... (I tend to procrastinate lol)

[Mateus]

montreal or at Higher Ground in plattsburg, thats all i need to know for me and some buddies of mine to catch them live!

[Mandi]

I got goosebumps reading your post, Missy!! (yes, i know i'm a dork)

I'm super excited and moved that people were only going to see our beloved Pups!!


World Domination is near...and I'm pretty sure we can all feel it

[Donna]

lol Mandi - you aren't alone so don't feel like a dork .. I felt the same way while reading this . It's amazing to be able to be on this journey with Emma, Shim and Mark and all of you - I am so happy for the band and to see their dreams coming true is truly magical

[Christian]

Great story missy! And honestly I couldn't agree more!

[jls07]

World domination is almost here! We are so close!

[whatareulookingfor]

Thanks for posting your story Missy! No need to fear that you're a dork

I became a Sick Puppies fan in '07 when they came to Portland Oregon with Evanescence and I have never looked back! I was blown away and completely in love right away with their music, I had never seen a chick rock out as hard as Emma does, Mark is amazing on the drums and of course Shim, well whats not to love there the man sings his heart out and rocks out on the guitar simultaneously! For a 3 person band wow...they never cease to amaze me!

I was fortunate enough to see them this time around too. Me, my boyfriend and our room mate got tickets to Sick Puppies and Shinedown in Medford Oregon on September 21st, it was a small-ish venue but packed and yes most everybody seemed to know the pups and the crowd went wild!

A thing we have in common Missy, I was happy to be squished too

I also stayed after the concert and bought my autographed Tri Polar cd and my boyfriend got a autographed poster...said hi to the Shim, metioned my last puppies experience and told him to keep up the good work and keep rockin, Emma and Mark were pretty busy...

That day was my first day back to college and we drove after I got out of class for 6 hours to get there just in time for the concert and then the return trip, we got home about 5:30 am the next morning!

It was worth every hour of lost sleep to see them in concert again they are magical!

[Tim]

That is a great story Missy, and really does sum up what every SP concert is like. People walk in saying "I've never heard of them" and walk out "Fans for Life!!".

[Hollee]

I have noticed the same thing on this tour. The crowd seems to go crazy for Sick Puppies. During Shinedown, the crowd was calm and complacent. Not with SP though. It really did seem like most of the people were there for the Pups.

It really is amazing how much Tri-Polar has lifted them off the ground.

[Tim]

Recipe for a great band:
3 talented musicians
A small but amazing crew
An awesome street team (aka SPWC)
A handful of Nightmare before Christmas bobble heads

Stir all the ingredients together, and pour into any size venue.
Bake until your face is melted off.

[Mari]

Thank you so much for sharing your stories! It both makes me really jealous that I can't be there and really grateful that everything seems to be going their way!

We rock!

I really hope that they will bring the magic to Europe too, I am sure we'll fall like flies over here too. It's inevitable really...

[Hollee]