you konw you're a groupie when...
you count down the days to a show, five months in advance

you are first in line in the door, and last in line for autographs (last one out the door)

you know the words of the songs better than the artists

you bought one of the artist's cds more than once. one for you... 5 (6? 7? 10? 20?) more for gifts for your family and friends...

you're on a 'street team'

you name your website after the band or one of their songs

you see an artist in four states, other than the one you live in

you check the artist's webpage more than you check your own voice mail

the artist recognizes you

the artist knows your name

you get a phone call from the artist asking why you weren't at the show (don't laugh, this has actually happened to me)

you speak in the lyrics of your favourite artist

you get butterflies in your stomach at the end of the first show, in anticipation for standing in line for the second show

you have the artists direct email, address or phone number

you have more than one set list hanging on your wall

you have a collection of songlists to compare how the show evolves from city to city

you have a wall for signed artist pictures

you have every facial expression or dance move of the artist captured in pictures

you know more about the artist's history than your own

you know the band members by name, instrument, and family history

you drive hours across the state, (or into other states) by yourself for a concert, and don't think that's weird

driving 3-5 hours for an hour-long concert is a normal thing for you

you see an artist or band in concert multiple times in a week

you are not only on all of the mailing lists of the artists, but you have a special email account or filter just for emails from the band

you name your car after the band/artist

you name your pet after the band/artist

you name your kids after the band/artist

the artist introduces you as the 'other member of the band'

you make 'fan' t-shirts to wear to the concert

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