#everalive

I want you I'll colour me blue Anything it takes to make you stay Only seeing myself When I'm looking up at you -BLUE

Troye Sivan – ACL Live At the Moody Theater 10/23/16

This show could not have differed more from when I saw Troye at SXSW. His performance is not what caused this difference; the difference was his fans. Many of the people I encountered during this show were petty, aggressive, and rude to other people there. Once Troye came on stage, people ruthlessly pushed and elbowed each other out of the way to try and get closer to him. I did not get a chance to calmly experience his performance, as I should have.  

Earlier in the day, everyone in line heard that Troye was sick – which he was, and the show may have had to be cancelled.  Troye persevered for his fans, and put on the show anyway, although the set list had been shortened.

I’m a bit too pop for the punk kids, But I’m to punk for the pop kids I don't know just where I fit in Cause when I open my mouth I know nobody’s listening -Figure Me Out

The Summer Set – The Sidewinder 4/18/2016

The Summer Set has been one of my favorite bands for over seven years, and they’ve only been a band for nine. Given that information, it’s shocking to think this concert was only my second time seeing the band live, and my first time seeing them perform a full set.  And wow was this a full set. Playing 19 songs from four distinctly different sounding albums, the band somehow kept the energy high throughout the entire set.

This tour marks a new beginning for The Summer Set. The band almost broke up before crafting their recently released album. So, this tour exists to remind the bands and the fans not to take this music for granted. I felt, and I hope the rest of the audience felt, distinctly powerful during this show. Collectively, we expressed to the band our appreciation for their music, and their determination to continue their careers. In turn, the band continues bringing the fans music and an amazing performance.

The intimacy of this particular show made it special. From being pressed right up to the stage because there was not barricade, to Brian Dales, the lead singer, having direct conversations with people in the crowd, to every member of the band smile to themselves when hearing repeated requests to play a Taylor Swift cover, the band and the audience were connected during this show. This lack of separation is why I prefer small shows to bigger ones.