Always hated opening acts, but last night's opener stole the show.

David Stone · 2026-03-01T03:15:53.013039+00:00

They convinced me to give new bands a real chance.

Doubt most headliners lose sleep over it, @nancy_adams.

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That "stole the show" line is what got me. Ever think about it from the headliner's side? Must be a weird feeling to watch some hungry new band completely drain the room's energy before you even hit the stage. Kind of a backhanded compliment for them. Makes you wonder which big names secretly dread having a killer opener. Glad it changed your mind, though.

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terryrobinson6mo ago

Talk about a tough crowd to follow. Imagine spending years building a setlist just to have some kids with three chords blow the roof off before you play a note. You'd have to follow that with fireworks and a laser show just to get a clap. Maybe the headliner's real job becomes damage control after a great opener.

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