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Garth Brooks fan doesn’t think she’ll see him in SLO County

In this Oct. 25, 2015 file photo, Garth Brooks performs at The Country Music Hall of Fame 2015 Medallion Ceremony at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville, Tenn.
In this Oct. 25, 2015 file photo, Garth Brooks performs at The Country Music Hall of Fame 2015 Medallion Ceremony at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville, Tenn. Laura Roberts AP

Being a pretty computer-savvy baby boomer, I felt sure I’d be able to get tickets to the Garth Brooks concert at the Mid-State Fair. Poised with my finger on my mouse, I started my Ticketmaster countdown to purchase tickets. I clicked within the first second, not 30 seconds, and up pops the “all sold out” notice. Not sure how much faster I could have been.

Seeing Garth Brooks in concert has been on my bucket list, and I’ve been a fan forever. So I won’t line the scalper’s pockets for tickets, but I have purchased tickets to see him at the Forum in Los Angeles the following night. It’s definitely going to cost a few more bucks, hotel, etc., but it’s the principle of the matter.

Mr. Brooks is a true gentleman and performer for adding the second show — but I think the only way I’ll get to see him in SLO County is if he moves here for six months, performing twice a week while I hone my Ticketmaster skills!

Denise Stewart, Arroyo Grande

This story was originally published July 4, 2017 at 6:59 PM with the headline "Garth Brooks fan doesn’t think she’ll see him in SLO County."

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