Cue the Concerts

 

  When I went to my first alternative concert, I have to admit, I was a bit nervous. Was I dressed properly? Am I sure I know all the music the bands are going to play? How was everything going to take place? I now realize that all these questions were just me panicking about going to a concert. In reality, the actual concert proved to be one of the best nights of my life. I arrived to the concert theatre and after the security, the whole place seemed to clear up. People sat on the ground, chatting with friends while enjoying the parade of lights and music that flowed from the stage, while others crammed in the mosh pits in hopes of getting a better view of their favorite band members. My heart filled with happiness as I was surrounded by people that enjoyed the type of music I loved. My friend and mother, who attended the concert with me, were both just as excited listening to the music first-hand and singing along with the bands. The bands were amazing, cracking jokes with the fans, asking them questions, telling them inspiring stories, and just playing their music throughout the entire thing. I now love attending concerts, have created a list of bands I plan on seeing, and hope to attend many more concerts in the future.

     With all that said, there are a few important things that I learned while attending my first alternative concert. First of all, make sure to pre-plan everything in advance. When attending this concert, I had my clothes picked out, tickets printed, and my means of transportation already settled  out. Even with all that, when arriving at the concert three hours early, my mother and friend were surprised to see that all the parking at the theatre was completely taken up. We eventually found a place to park and had a smooth entrance with tickets already printed and ready to go. Second of all, make sure you know the music you're going to go see. Before the concert, my friend and I listened to the band's album non-stop for a week. We also listened to some of their older songs, which proved to be helpful when the bands sang some of their greatest hits. Though there is absolutely nothing wrong with not knowing a few songs, being able to sing with your bands make everything more worth-while. And lastly, make sure your clothes are suitable for any occasion. When attending the concert, we knew that this particular venue was outside, but with the weather being pretty hectic, we weren't quite sure how to dress. As a solution, we wore tank tops, jeans, leather boots, and brought leather jackets. This proved to be the best dressing attire for us because the beginning stages of the concert were warm, but as time continued, it eventually grew colder. With my first concert I had a blast and learned  a few things that will eventually prove to be helpful when attending other concerts.

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