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  • concert diaries #2

    concert diaries #2

    Another concert for the books! This September I was able to see Conan Gray at the Armory in Minneapolis. I was able to go with my mom. She wasn’t a huge Conan Gray fan, but his performance and songs was enough to get a 10/10 rating from her.

    My mom and I in line outside the Armory

    It felt like it took ages to get inside the venue. The doors opened around 6pm and we lined up a little after 3pm.

    The stage backdrop! Which quickly fell as the concert started…
    So cool.

    As someone who has been to the armory twice, my advice is as follows:

    • Line up early (if you want a front row spot)
    • Get balcony seats (if you want a decent view without having your personal space violated for a few hours lol)
    • Get merch towards the end of the show (merch lines will be slow to nonexistent)
    • Know where you parked
    • Make sure to check in with your body!
      • Conan had to stop in the middle of a song because someone in the crowd needed medical attention
    • Make friends in line/at the venue!
      • Whether it’s just small talk, gushing about the artist, or passing out cute friendship bracelets.

    How have you seen live? Any tips?

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