Don’t skip the opener just to save your spot. Seriously. Tom’s openers are usually blinding. I once saw a nobody open for him, and now they have millions of streams. You might discover your new favorite band.
But if you must time your arrival, here’s the cheat sheet: Doors at 7 PM. First support at 7:30. Second support at 8:15. Tom at 9:15-ish. That’s a rough average. If there’s only one support, Tom might be on by 8:45. You can thank me later with a virtual high-five.
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What About the Merch Line?
Oh, the eternal enemy. You’re standing there, holding a t-shirt, and suddenly you hear the opening chords of "If Only". Panic. My advice? Buy merch before the show or right when doors open. Or, even better, after Tom finishes. He usually comes out a solid 60-90 minutes later.
But don’t risk being stuck in line during his first song. That’s a tragedy. You don’t want to explain to your friends why you missed the scream-along part of "Barbed Wire".
