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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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  • concert diaries #1

    concert diaries #1

    Hey guys! As I’m sure you’re all aware, I’m really into music. I like pop, musicals, indie, rock, jazz, and even a bit of country. So I figured I’d walk you through some of the concerts I’ve been to and let you get to know me a bit better 🙂

    My First Concert Ever May 2019

    When I was 15 I went to my very first concert in Chicago. I was really into k-pop at the time and I was so psyched to see BTS (a very popular Korean boyband). I dragged my dad along with me and it was a really memorable trip. The concert, however, was out of this world and felt unreal. It was pretty windy and chilly. I remember BTS saying it felt like a winter concert! (If only they knew what winter really is like in the Midwest)

    The Eras Tour June 2023

    And yes, I made that mirror disco cowgirl hat. I’m crafty like that 😉

    Surprise, surprise: I’m a bit of a Swiftie! While I’m not a super fan by any means, I still love Taylor Swift’s music and lyricism. I was able to use some of the money I had been saving up through high school to be able to experience the Eras Tour with my sister. It was so nostalgic for us, I remember getting her first CD and playing nonstop. The atmosphere was great and Taylor was soooo good. The backup dancers, the props, I just can’t say enough good things about it.

    The Car Tour August 2023

    This was a concert I decided to go to on a whim. My sister and I went to Minneapolis to see the Arctic Monkeys at the Armory. They’re a British rock band that’s been together since 2006. General admission was all standing, so we lined up hours before the doors opened to get a decent spot. It was so cool being that close to the band, and the opener was pretty good too! It was so fun being able to hear all of my favorite songs live.

    TopHouse June 2024

    TopHouse was a cool band that I was able to see for free in Sioux Falls! Every summer, Sioux Falls has free concerts at the Levitt. The band’s sound was very reminiscent of the Lumineers. It kinda had a bit of southern twang and was really cool to hear.

    Hinterland Music Festival August 2024

    Yep, it was that crowded. Only like 18,000 people

    Most recently I was able to go to a music festival in Iowa for a day! This was a lot different than most concerts I’ve been to. It was neat to be able to see a line up of musicians that I liked. While the live music was incredible, it was really overcrowded and super hot. Despite the heat, I had so much fun and was finally able to see Chappell Roan and Ethel Cain live! They had such different vibes but the energy was electric and I’d bear the 96 degree heat all over again.

    I do have a concert lined up next month, but we’ll see what happens.

    Until then, see ya! Read more of my blog posts below.

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