Say, hey, Tay: It’s no one-night stand for you. It’s a doubleheader.
While the Washington Nationals are off for the All-Star break, pop superstar ( and Apple slayer) Taylor Swift comes to Nationals Park for a two-night concert stand, Monday and Tuesday.
Questions, anyone?
Details, please. Swift is riding high over her recent crossover pop album, “1989,” and the “1989” tour is selling out many dates (you can get a taste of her live show here). The Tuesday night concert at Nationals Park was added because demand for the Monday show was so high. Monday sold out.
“The ‘1989’ tour, eh? Is that anything like John Fogerty’s current “1969” tour? I was totally into that. They are nothing alike.
Can I still get tickets? No. Ol’ Fogerty’s not in town.
I meant for Taylor Swift. There are no seats available for Monday’s show. You can try your luck around the outside of the stadium, if you know what I mean, or take a chance at the box office in case more tickets are released. No promises, though.
What about Tuesday? There are tickets available for Tuesday night’s show. They’re, um, $134.50. As of the launch of the weekend, they were available here.
Any opening acts? Yes. Vance Joy and Shawn Mendes.
Any recommendations? Don’t miss Vance Joy.
What time does the show start? It starts at 7 p.m.
Is your dad dropping you off or sitting with you and your besties at the show? Neither of those things would be happening.
What else do I need to know about the shows? You know, important stuff. She’ll have, like, a lot of costume changes. She’ll have lots of backup dancers. She’ll take it down a notch, sit on a stool and go all mad acoustic. She’ll drop the mic and look around the audience with her mouth agape, as in “You guys, I’m SO surprised you liked that and knew all the words.”
Actually, I meant important stuff about GOING TO the concert. Ohhhh. OK, there’s this stuff: Gates open at 5 p.m. Does your ticket entitle you to a wristband to get on the field? The Field Wristband Tent opens at 4:30 p.m. It’s in the Blue Tent on First Street SE, off Potomac Avenue SE. The area will be clearly marked and staffed by Nationals Park Guest Relations.
Is this good business for Nats Park?
Oh, you bet. It’s always good when you can pack an empty ballpark with concertgoers. The Nats have done it before to great success, including bringing in Billy Joel, One Direction and other performers.
Anything else? In case you missed it, Apple caved.
