i just wanted to post a message to let everyone know that shinedown is a really great band. my 14 year old son went to the new york state fair to see this band play for free. the show lasted 1 1/2 hrs and according to him awesome!! as they were leaving they noticed a group of people. they realised that they were getting autographs from the lead singer and the drummer. both of these gentlemen even let my son take pictures of himself with them. he is showing the pictures to his football teammate as they could not believe they met them. shinedown is now my sons #1 favorite band. i feel as a parent, this says a lot about the band members. they could have blown the people off but they didn't. this shows that they respect and appreciate the fans, no matter what age. if shinedown ever comes back to syracuse again, my son will definitly go again. only this time mom has to go.