We've had many memories over the years, but my favorites include the times when we would freak out about some cool song we've heard or go to an awesome concert. Do you remember? I think I've got all of them below (thanks to your camera):
Freshman year, March 2004 - John Mayer @ Brandeis
It was rumored that Guster or Maroon5 (we thought this was especially exciting)would be opening, but instead we got this guy:
David Ryan Harris. Not particularly memorable. Conveniently enough, he was also John Mayer's guitarist.
It was ok though, because THIS MAN was amazing:
I remember we had some difficulties with tall girls w/ giant hair in front of us. And also there is the most random group BC picture from this concert. Weird. Oh yeah, I also remember having to SPRINT to the commuter rail at North Station to catch the train to Brandeis. And then we waited in line. In the dark. On a grassy knoll.
Sophomore year, April 2005 - Maroon5 @ Agganis Arena
After being extremely disappointed that Maroon5 didn't open for John Mayer, we caught them in the spring of our sophomore year. The Donna's opened. They sort of sucked, so I don't want to ruin this entry with their picture. Instead I will include nice photos:
Our seats were ok, but we snuck up closer to the stage ... and we didn't get caught! Unlike the woman in front of us. I remember that this particular concert spurred on your rampage of downloading Maroon5 videos and then sending them to me. And it really is time that these kids make a new album, eh? Oh yeah it was raining that day. We bought posters. And we saw some Cornerstone BU kids and my freshman year roommate. I have random memories.
Sophomore year, May 2005 - Coldplay @ Avalon
In general, this whole experience is probably one of my favorite memories ever in life thus far. First our scramble to get those $20 tickets, my spastic Ebay clicking (which turned into cash and Keane tickets), another Ebay purchase, waiting for 8 hours outside with Anna's, seat cushions, and finals material ... thinking that we saw Apple, getting into sound check, being first row! ... sick.
We got sunburned. AMAZING. I still can't believe we got a chance to see this concert ... ps. these are definitely sweet pics.
Summer, June 20o5 - Keane @ Bank of America Pavillion
So in my foolish Ebay purchase for Coldplay, I made a nice trade for 4 tickets to the Keane concert. Josh Ritter opened. It's so unmemorable that I had to google that. I remember that we spent most of the opening act taking naps. =)
I have no photographs whatsoever from this concert, except for this one that we took before the show started:
It was a really good show ... and we got to hear the "Hamburg Song," which we were looking forward to. What I really remember most, however, is that weekend spent in MA and ME! Perfect weather and great company.
Junior year is a noted dry period of concerts ... due to the fact that you were in LONDON, AKA awesome Brit music capitol of the world. Jealousy ensues ... because you saw some amazing concerts.
Summer, 2006 - Mat Kearney @ Prud
Can you believe this is one of the only things we saw over the summer?! Boggles my mind. This was probably the best lunchbreak, huh? Sakio Japan + music and strange baby running around with blonde dreadlocked woman.
Summer, 2006 - BSO @ Tanglewood
All I have to say is: Boston Market; Woman on Segway. I think it was truly a euphoric and spiritual moment (OK i know you're laughing) to lie back in the grass and hear a great symphony orchestra play through the night.
Some good memories, eh? God is amazing for creating music.
I look forward to seeing more great concerts, finding more great bands, and in general ... experiencing good music with a great friend!
