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We flew down to WPB from Michigan to see Creed. I had never seen Creed live - this was my first time - and I admit my expectations were pretty high... I know how much the music means to me and had anticipated this concert for over two months. I WAS NOT DISAPPOINTED. Although I totally enjoyed Submersed ... they were really very good... I thought Stero Fuse was a little weak and should have probably opened the set. I was surprised to notice that a majority of people never took their seats for the opening bands. But the Amphitheatre filled quickly before Creed came out. I noticed Scott and Mark (and probably Flip and Brett too but out of my view) standing behind the stage watching the stadium fill up. When they came out within one second there was no doubt they were back full force, everyone in the front section where we were at - were on their feet at the first cord of "Bullets" and most of us never sat back down. Then came - Freedom Fighter, What If, Say I, Torn, Who's Got My Back, One Last Breath, Hide, One, (Scott commented on how this song has a completely different meaning now then it did last year - that we as Americans are one) Weathered, My Own Prison, With Arms Wide Open, and What's This Life For. Then after chanting their names for about 5 minutes they came back out for the encore and played Higher, and My Sacrifice. - (I’m not sure I got the order right) The pyrotechnics were great and fitted very well into the songs and stage set up. Mark did a lot of Guitar solos and I loved it when he sang in “My Own Prison”, Brett did back up on most of the songs - it was the first time I heard him sing, he’s got a great voice. Flip looked like he was having the time of his life... and must have tossed at least a dozen pairs of drum sticks into the audience; but Scott definitely made the show for me. He was constantly moving all over the stage, at one point ran up next to Flip and started beating a drum right along side him, and at another song ran to the top of the ramp and sang out to those on the lawn above the whole band. He not only sang his heart out but he interacted with the audience non stop... getting us to sing, clap and sway to almost every song. He really seemed to enjoy hearing us sing the songs to them and put the mike to the audience many times during several songs. He also was humble and polite in thanking the audience several times for being so great. He looked a little pale yet, but never slowed down – even during the encore. I have to admit one of the best concerts I’ve every seen!!!! Thanks Creed for making the 1400 miles worth the trip!!! Can’t wait until you’re in my home town next Monday!!!!