Jamie won a bid on Depeche Mode tickets and back stage passes, and I wasn't too thrilled initially. Am I the only one who hated life in the 80s and feels like that music elicits bad memories? I wasn't happy that Jamie spent several thousand Starwood points on this event either, but I went anyway since my sister was in town and volunteered to watch the baby so we could have a night on the town. I am really glad I went because it was really awesome. I didn't care much to meet the band back stage although it was interesting to talk to the other people in our meet and greet group and hear about their other back stage experiences. The lead singer has OCD and wears a tight glove (like a neoprene material)to shake your hands. Another band member, the guitar guy, was covered in silver glitter and had on serious silver rock and roll pants and matching vest that could actually blind a person (you can see it in the pictures)....kind of odd for a guy in his 50s (or early 60s even?). The keyboardist band member was the most normally dressed. Anyhow, our seats were in the 12th row and the music was outstanding...WAY, WAY, better than the radio versions. Seriously, these guys could sing..they were extremely talented and what a stage presence. The audience was totally into it and it was like a huge dance party..major positive vibes everywhere and everyone sang and danced to the music. It truly was a great experience!
