Springsteen in Music City

   Bruce Springsteen, still going strong. On Thursday night, Springsteen himself showed Music City what he was made of. I had the amazing opportunity to go to the E Street Lounge and meet some members of the legendary E Street Band. The night only got better. I was going to the show with my mom, who has listened to Springsteen for 40 years and never had seen him live. This was also my first time seeing him as well. Our seats weren't even seats, because we were in the pit. It was the closest I had ever been for any concert in my entire life and it was amazing. There were so many people around us, and some were very unwilling to move. If I had waited 3-6 hours for a spot this close, I wouldn't want to move either. 

   There were people of all ages at the show. There were kids from ages 4 to people probably in their late 70's. These people were die-hard fans. I've only seen people go this crazy over someone for Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift. It was insane, there was a man with a sign that said he flew here all the way from Israel for this show. In front of me, was a very nice couple from Belgium. I made conversation with a man next to me before the show, and this was his thirty-third Bruce Springsteen concert. I was in awe, that's some amazing support right there. People around me were telling me how much of an amazing show this was going to be and how lucky I was to experience such a legend. I wasn't sure what to expect, I just knew it was going to be amazing. 

   Around 8:05 the E Street Band started coming out onto the stage. Finally the Boss came on and I was going crazy and so was everyone around me. He opened with "High Hopes" and there was unbelievable energy. The energy didn't slow down the entire night. I have been to plenty of shows, and I have never been to one with such amazing liveliness. I was in awe of the talent from Bruce and the E Street Band. He sang every song from the most recent albums, to where he started. I can't put in to words how amazing the entire show was. I wish I could replay it over and over. There were multiple solos, from saxophone player Jake Clemons, and solos from two amazing guitarists Nils Lofgren and Tom Morello. Springsteen closed the show alone onstage with "Thunder Road".

    It was definitley an experience I wish I could relive and one I will never forget. This was a very memorable night, that a lot of people my age can't say they have experienced. 

This is one of my favorite pictures of the night, and the best part was, NO ZOOM! 

Concerts

     Living in Nashville, I get a firsthand experience of a lot music. There are shows everyday and many places. The only bad thing, is that some shows are 18 and up. It's really hard for me to see some of my favorite artists when I'm under the age of 18. I know my mom can take me to those shows, but I doubt she wants to see my screaming over the 1975 when she doesn't necessarily enjoy their music as much as I do. Maybe, I can start something where your parents have to sign a permission slip, just so I can go to a show. I wish that was possible. When I realize an artist is in town, I get very excited. Then when I look at the information about tickets, it's 18 and up and there's no possible way I can go. That's probably the most heartbreaking thing when it comes to shows, unless it's sold out. 

      When concerts get sold out, I lose all hope. What else do I live for, if a show I'm dying to go to is sold out. I have been waiting to see Lana Del Rey since 2011, and the show sold out so fast. Now the only way to get tickets are from scalpers, and I do not have that type of money.  It's unfortunate that real fans of an artist can't get tickets to a show, because someone else has taken the opportunity away just so they can make more money. From now on maybe I'll save every penny so I can see all of the shows I want. Concerts really do bring me a lot of joy. They are so fun and being with an artist that you enjoy is amazing. Concerts can be personal, no matter what the size. In my life I have been to 55 concerts, my first being Janet Jackson. I will even be attending Miley Cyrus next week. Honestly, concerts are what I live for.