Concerts

I love listening to music and am open to listening to almost anything. The enjoyment that I get from listening to music however can only be surpassed by actually going and seeing an artist in concert. Seeing a musician live really allows the listener to see how the musician wants their songs to be interpreted plus it also gives the listener a chance to really see the emotions that the musician wants the listener to get out of their songs. Going to concerts is an essential part of really getting to know the musician and their music.

Last weekend, I went to see Dave Barnes in concert. Previous to this concert I was a fan of his music, however, I didn't really begin to fall in love with his music until after the concert. This was because of the way that he played the concert. Watching him perform onstage I could tell the passion that he had for music, and the passion that he had for people to enjoy his music. His passion for his own music really got me to feel passionate about his music.

Concerts don't just have to be about the main artist themself. The opening bands also have great potential to be a big hit with the crowd. The band that opened for Dave Barnes was Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors, and despite never hearing of them before their performance really drew me in. I learned about who they are, as a group, and what their songs are about, and I ended up really enjoying their music.

Concerts are a great way for music listeners to really go out and enjoy a particular band or artist that they love. They are also a great way to find new bands and artists. The Dave Barnes concert was, for me, a great way to learn more about an artist and his songs and more deeply enjoy those songs, and also an opportunity to experience something new and different that ended up being, in my opinion, a hit.