The DU Lounge

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Despite being a huge fan of that band, I somehow didn't know about it until the host mentioned on WXRT that they were playing The Vic. Tonight!
That was lunch time.
I made some calls to bandmates & other pals but nobody could make it.
I got home from work and my wife says "Why do you need someone to go with you? Just go alone "
Duh, on me.
So, I called the box office #, says tickets still available.
So, I drive to the Northside, park & head toward the theater.
As I'm walking up to the box office, two guys ask me if I need a ticket. I said yes, but they're still available.
Guy says "You don't understand. We have 3 tickets and our buddy decided to take the overtime & pass on the show. Tickets are $35. We'll take twenty for his ticket."
So now, my parking is paid for.
During the warm-up act, I notice this table for 5 with 3 guts sitting there. Just before the break I went over and asked if I could sit in one of the free seats. They said sure.
This table was at the front edge of the first raised area, where the dancefloor ends. Dead center of the room.
I was 25 feet from Cy Curnin and because we were on a raised floor, I never even needed to stand up to see. I was able to see everything all 5 guys were doing.
After a few songs, Cy announces that if fans bought any Fixx clothing, they could stay to meet the band.
I bought my wife a hoodie with the Calm Animals album cover on it.
We met the whole band, and they all hung out with the fans for nearly an hour.
I almost missed this show except for an intro by a DJ on the midday show! Plus, I just happened to be in the car. Great piece of luck.