Breaking Benjamin

Breaking Benjamin has been on my bucket list for a really long time and the stars aligned so I could see them at Pine Knob on 9/11. I also opted for the "side stage" experience which, due to set configuration, became "on stage" experience. Wow! What a great perspective to experience the energy of the 12000 person crowd before the curtain dropped and through 3 songs. No wonder bands feed off the energy of the crowd - it is palpable! And the band members were so nice as they greeted us and acknowledged us in their space. It was truly a once in a lifetime experience that was well worth the money. The entire concert was great from the warm up bands - Lakeview (a band to watch!) and Daughtry (great performer and I seriously envy his abs!) - to Breaking Benjamin with their extensive catalogue of great songs to Staind with their long list of hits (shameful that I was surprised at how many I knew!). Overall a great evening. Also, I have to mention the staff at Pine Knob - they are always so courteous and helpful and very well organized.