Oct 9, 2004 (19 years ago) Metro Chicago, Illinois, United States
Afro-Funk, Alternative Rock, Britpop, Garage Rock, Garage Rock Revival, Indie, Indie Rock, Post-Punk Revival, Rock, Alternative, British, Modern Rock, Bboy, and English.
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I drove 700 miles round trip from Carbondale to Chicago to see The Libertines $15 a ticket and $20 for the red tour shirt with Carl's face with the words "Fuck 'Em" on the front. I was amazed how tight the band was on stage. I knew all the songs. I knew Peter wouldn't be on stage because I fell in love with their music and bought every magazine like NME and Q to keep up with them. As I drove back to downstate Carbondale, IL it took nearly 2 hours to get through the heavy traffic due to the interstate that was under construction. I was 2 months shy of my 41st birthday. My mom gave me shit about driving to Chicago. It cost me $70 in gas. She feared my car would break down in The Loop and I'd get hit by other cars. I told her I'm going no matter what. I knew this tour would be their last one in the USA. So far I'm right. I've been to many shows in St. Louis and SIU and The Libertines was one of the best shows I had the privilege to see live. Their brand new album is good but they've mellowed out since they've graced us with their presence.
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