Thursday October 20th, directly across the parking lot from the long-standing and always busy Apple store at Seattle’s University Village, a Microsoft retail store will be planting it’s own roots and opening it’s doors. Helping them to get an early line to sample their wares is the promise of exclusive performances in front of the store by the Black Keys and OneRepulic:

How do I get tickets?

The first 200 people who visit the store on Thursday, October 20th, will receive two complimentary premier-viewing tickets to their choice of either The Black Keys performance on Friday, October 21st, or the OneRepublic performance on Saturday, October 22nd, along with one VIP pass to meet OneRepublic after their show. The next 800 customers in line will each receive two premier-viewing tickets to the performance of their choice. Additional general-admission tickets for both concerts available while supplies last. Like us on facebook.com/microsoftstore to get up-to-the-minute details.

A Black Keys show in anything smaller than a stadium these days definitely falls into the category of “events worth camping out for.”