Live Metanoia

I’m sitting within 10 rows of a concert stage.

There’s the small most pit out in front of the stage and then seating behind that. I’m in row L. Very close and very excited. One of my goals for this year was to attended more concerts and I can happily say I have met that goal exponentially. This is my second concert in four days. And my I-don’t- know-how- many this year.

There’s a lot of goth and metal head types waking around this evening. I’m not surprised.

I’m here for Evanescence and Korn, mostly here for the former but willing to stay for the latter if they put on a good show. Seeing their die hard fans I can tell I’m probably in for a great time.

I’m also by myself this time. There’s something surreal yet freeing about going to a rock concert by yourself.

Surrounded by people and yet alone.

I can say I’m more happy about the ambiance of the place this time compared to last. There’s a lot less children than my concert of three days ago. It was a great show, Macklemore and Imagine Dragons- who were probably one of the better shows I’ve ever seen and would see again, but my God the kids that were there were so many. And their parents sucked- letting them stand on seats and get in the way of other viewers. I’m kind of wandering what parent takes their 10 year olds (and younger) to a concert with a grown man and language but that’s one on them.

Anyway, this concert should be great. I also find it ironic that the people at rock concerts are more willing to talk to you. They seem nicer than others I’ve been to. Maybe it’s the collective excitement and the die hard fans love for music. I have no idea but I can not wait to jam out with everyone.

There’s an energy at a live music event that just sets my soul on fire. It settles in my bones and in the back of my throat with a giddiness I can’t control. I can scream, and sing, and dance around for hours when surrounded by music. It doesn’t matter much what type either. Country, rock, pop, eighties throwbacks,

I must have been a musician or performer in my past life because I could live for this stuff and never get tired of it.

I have another concert, My Chemical Romance, at the end of the month I am looking forward to. They were my high school emo kid anthem band and I know almost every song they’ve put out. I can’t wait to scream with them as well. I have been collecting concert shirts like a traveler collects passport stamps and I honestly can’t wait to put them all together and make a huge blanket out of them.

There are memories and videos I’ll look back on fondly. To experience and later remember that hey, I was there when that band toured, is a great feeling and experience. I’m glad I can enjoy it now and not look back and wonder later.

I urge you to find bands you like. Look up their tour schedule. See them at least once in person. Buy the over priced water and concert shirt. It’s worth the memories. It’s worth the feeling. It’s worth the freedom.

Well the openers are about to start and I have to grab an overpriced hotdog so I hope all my readers are having an interesting September thus far and furthermore.

My journey continues

-Kaycee