ASHLEY
Hey Tsunami Bomb! You guys kick ass. Haha. Okay, now I have to say why I want to win the tickets, so here goes. Since the first time I've heard you guys, I've been in love with Tsunami Bomb. I've liked you guys for a really long time. I love your sound and your lyrics. I thought I finally had my dream come true when you guys were coming here with Warped Tour. But with my GREAT luck, I couldn't get a ride, and my mom said that she couldn't afford to pay for the tickets. My sister has been planning a wedding for two years now, and we've put almost all of our money into it. Her wedding is next weekend. And all of our money is going into this wedding because my sister is a perfectionist and wan'ts one of those fairytale like weddings. So I haven't been able to go to any concerts for a while. I was browsing over the Tsunami Bomb shows and your coming to DC. I asked my mom where Nation was from our house, and she said not far. I thought I was going to pee my pants. (Thankfully I didn't. Hahahaha…Funny.) I don't really know what to say to show how bad I want these tickets. I love you guys. I love your music. And I know your great live. I think I'd cry from hapiness at your show. You guys really inspire me with everything I do. Especially Agent M. I really look up to her. She shows the world that girls can kick ass, just as much (and alot better) than guys can. I love bands that have talent. Now day's you turn on the radio and it's all like….pop punk bands that are put together with a machine. But I love you guys because you have this…originality to you. You always pick me up when I'm down. You give me a sense of independence. I don't know. I'm rambiling. But I do love you guys. Alot. Getting these tickets would mean the world to me. You don't even know…Hope I didn't bore you. Keep up the awesome work.
Love,
Ashley Bonorden

JEFF
Hello Tsunami Bomb….I would love to attend your show and if it were for free you would all be my hero. Let me tell you why…My name is Jeff Mangalin, I am 23 years old, and I grew up in Lake Tahoe, CA. I now live almost 3,000 miles away in Florida. I used to love going to shows.Music is my passion. Punk music especially…It was music that actually had a message..music that touched me and made me want to make a difference. Theres more to life than just girls and all the petty bullshit that these cookie cutter mtv "punk" bands are singing about. There are actual problems in this world and they need to be dealt with. After 9/11 I was motivated even more to making a positive influence on the world..but there wasnt much I could do as a garbageman working mon-fri in my hometown…So I did the unthinkable…punk rock taboo..I decided to join the Air Force. But I wanted to do something constructive…preserve life rather than taking it. I signed up for Explosive Ordnance Disposal.. .the bomb squad. As an EOD tech I will be responsible for helping clear old mine fields, getting rid of ordnance left over from previous wars that could potentially hurt an innocent person. Pipe bombs, Improvised Explosive Devices, Chemical weapons..and even nukes…I will be qualified to render all of these things safe…In a sense I will get to help save the world from all the terrorists and power hungry bastards that want to fuck it up.,..how fucking sweet is that?! But anyway…enough rambling about myself and let me tell you why you should give me the tickets… Right now I'm still just a poor student 3,000 miles from home…and I havent been to a show in I dont know how long….Please help me out…3 of my favorite bands coming to town..I cant miss this…Thank you for your time
A1C Jeff Mangalin

HALEY
I want the tickets because Tsunami Bomb has made such an impact on my life, and I have yet to see them live. I tried to see them at Warped, we drove 11 hours to Pontiac, MI but we got lost and got there late and they had already played. We also have little money, so we cant afford tickets, and the only way I'll be able to go is if I win them. I defenitly havent had the best life, but I feel like their music gives me a reason to be here.I've never really had anybody and their music is a friend in a way, its something I can relate to, and just listen to to drown out everything around me thats going on. I've never really had a family. The whole time growing up (its still continues now) I've been called names, and I guess emotionally abused. They made sure that I knew that they didnt want me, and that they didnt care. Just the other night my mom told me that I was worthless, embarressing, that she was ashamed of me, and that she wishes I were gone. I've actually considering the last one, numerous times, but their music has stopped me. I found out a couple of weeks ago that my mom had cancer, and although we've never gotten along, it still scares me. and a couple weeks ago Brad (the only one that I would actually consider family, even though hes not) had a stroke, and now has a bloodclot in the back of his head. Nobody knows if he's going to make it or not. Its like the worst feeling in the world knowing that the one person you can go to when you feel bad, you may never be able to talk to again. Music has always been something I've turned to, being I have basically no family, and few friends, when I was introduced to Tsunami Bomb, it changed my life. Just going to a show, or listening to a record makes me feel like everythings okay. If it wasnt for their music I dont think I would still be here. Sure, I can listen and relate to other bands, but theres just something about TB that makes me relate to it more then any other. I posted something like this on their MB, and the fact that they read it, now know what kind of impact they've had, and cared enough to respond made everything I've been through seem worth it. Going to a show and meeting them and being able to tell them to their face is something that I can only hope to do, and hopefully you can help me do that.
-Haley

DAVID
Why I should win ? Good question. How do I stand out from the multitude of people trying to get these tickets ? Easy, I don't stand out. I'm actually writing thsi for my girlfriend. She is in love with Tsunami Bomb. When I say in love, I say it lightly, she has every CD, she has like 10 stickers, she has 3 shirts, she's crazy over your band. I like you quite a bit, but if I win, this is more for her than me. I'm only a casual fan ,but I have no way to describe how much she likes your band. She looks up to Agent M as a role model, and is always "making" me listen to your band when we're in my car. Anyways, October 18th is 3 days after our 6 month anniversary, and the same day as the Dropkick Murphys are playing. She wants to go see you and the Bouncing Souls, and I'm a HUGE DKM fan, so here's where my sacrifice comes in. Rather than go see my 3rd fravorite band (1st - Lagwagon,2nd - Millencolin), I'm gonna suprise her, and tell her I'm gonna go to your show instead. Here's where you come in, if the tickets were free, it'd be probably the coolest thing EVER, seeing as I've never won anything. And just so you know, it's not that any other day I'd miss a Bouncing Souls/Tsunami Bomb/Strike Anywhere tour, but Dropkick Murphys are one of my favorite bands. I hope someone who reads this understands just what this will mean to me and my girlfriend.
Thanks,
David Voss

OPERATION MATCHES
Ok, why do i want tickets? THIS SHOULD BE A NO BRAINER! So I'll keep it short and to the point. First off, I'm a ninja, ok that should be good enough reason RIGHT THERE. but, Strike Anywhere? been a fan of them forever, but never got to saw them live. Detonation and refusal, god, no band has ever made me want to jump in a pit, go wild, and then like hug the closest person next to me. tsunami bomb? you guys are frickin' amazing, and I didn't get to see you at the Warped Tour in Jersey this year, thus never getting to see you ever! Let's just say "Love is not forever, friends are not forever!" lyrics, simply awesome, no it's better than awesome, it's frickin ACESOME. now, for the bouncing souls? oh wow.. being out of jersey, I have listened to these guys for a LOOONG time, but only got to see them once, and they are by far, my favorite band. The one time i saw them, was the best time i have EVER had in my life. I could actually probably type a 5 page essay about the souls, but lets just say that their music has helped me get through some of the toughest times of my life… damn, I am a hopeless romantic… i'm gonna stop ranting now, because you guys probably got stuff you gotta do, but dont forget, representin the jersey ninjas right here! (and yeah, the reason i need to goto d.c is because i'm down here for the time being, and i can't goto the philly show in the electric factory, which, is BY far my favorite venue… all well… shit happens)