A few weeks ago I went to a concert with my favorite concert buddy, my mom. We went to see Great Big Sea's Alan Doyle on his solo tour So Let's Go. We went out to eat before the concert at a pub near the venue, we ordered Fish and Chips and received Chicken Strips. We didn't have enough time to correct the mistake, so we just ate the chicken. We drank a beverage and then before leaving, used the lady's room.
Stacy
Heading over to the Cedar Cultural Center where Alan was playing with his band, The Beautiful Gypsies (not sure if that is just what he calls them, or if that's an official title, but in any case, I love it). It was general seating, so we bought some merchandise before sitting down. I bought a soft gray hoodie with the tour's logo on it, and my mom also bought one plus a few other items. We sat down and waited for the concert to start.
My mom is a great person to go to concerts with, she likes similar music to me, and we get along. Not to mention that she rarely flakes out on me, unlike a previous experience I had when I bought tickets to see David Bowie with a friend of mine, and when the date neared, suddenly I didn't have a concert buddy, so who did I call? My mom! She had to work out coverage for her job at work, but managed to switch with someone in order to go.
We've gone to many different concerts in the past- Bryan Adams, David Bowie, Rascal Flatts, Great Big Sea, and more. I think that she brought me to my first concert, which, if I remember right, was LeeAnn Rimes and Bryan White!
The Cedar is a small venue, which is great, to see someone like Alan Doyle, not to mention that he announced at the beginning of the set that he would be staying afterwards to sign autographs and meet fans. You bet your bottom dollar that we stayed afterward and I got my copy of his book, Where I Belong autographed! I also got my photo taken with him!
What are you supposed to say to someone whom you've been a fan of for over 15 years? I felt like a bumbling fool when it was our turn, which didn't take too long because we were about 4-5 people back from the front of the line. I mentioned the fact that I loved that they played Sea of No Cares because that was the Great Big Sea song that I chose to include in my husband and my wedding! I think I giggled foolishly and asked for a picture and signature after I garbled out that factoid and basically was star blind after that.
We ambled back to my car and I drove my mom home. I don't know what band we will see next but I know that I always have fun when me and Mom go to listen to music together.
Who is your favorite concert buddy? Do you have a memorable experience meeting someone famous? I'd love to hear about it.
Yours in friendship,
Stacy
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