but this was the only time i've ever won concert tickets that i can think of...
ERRATUM: i won 200-level tix to see NIN @ the Lube in 2006 by calling in to DC's talk radio station at the time (for a while it had Stern in the morning, the Sports Junkies, etc.- can't remember the callsign). initially i was disappointed that they were "only" 200's (seat snob alert!), but given how awesome the light show was (including a see-through gate/fence in front of the band that was also a screen) i was glad i wasn't up front. no way people in the pit could appreciate the grandiose light show going on on that screen/fence...
TAN: this was one of the first shows i dragged the future-missus to. we had recently started dating, were still getting to know each other, etc. one of the few things she knew about me was that my last relationship didn't end well and that i was still somewhat traumatized by it. this was her first NIN show, which she quite enjoyed, so on our way home she was quizzing me about my history with the band. i told her i've been into them ever since the downward spiral. a long moment of silence ensued, and eventually she got up the courage to ask: "oh... is now a good time to talk about your ex?" not being familiar with NIN's catalog, she assumed that "the downward spiral" was how i referred to my latest post breakup period
strong checkmark in the "keeper" column...
