Dierks Bentley Concert

If you have been following along for awhile you will be familiar with the fact that I have a knack for winning concert tickets (guess that's my hidden talent).  This was the second concert for the summer and I was pretty excited about this one.  I had the chance to see Jon Pardi and Dierks Bentley a few years ago at Stagecoach and they were pretty great so I was excited for the opportunity to see them again with Kyle.

We were pretty blessed to have an overcast night with a little bit of a breeze and no rain!

I kept it pretty casual with my favorite Redhead camo hat and a tee shirt, jeans and my boots.

Funny story we actually ended up in the wrong seats for about 30 minutes.

The owners of the seats came up and were like yeah I think you're in our seats, we looked and sure enough we were a whole section over...whoops 🤦‍♀️

Tenille Townes was the first act and we were both pretty excited to hear more from her.  She has a really interesting voice, very raspy and heartfelt.  My favorite song from her is "White Horse".

Jon Pardi was up next and y'all I just really like him.  He sounds like a mix of old country and new.  His set was my favorite, simple feel like a honkytonk.  I'm a fan for sure! 

   

Dierks brought it for sure.  He is just a good time.  You definitely forget how many of his songs have been such big hits.  He put on a show and it was just a good time.

This amphitheater is definitely one of my favorites, big but still intimate feeling.

Dierks and Jon did a song together and of course it was great.  That's my favorite part of concerts when they do combos together or sing other songs you wouldn't expect.

Tenille came back out and sang a little Shania Twain and I sure wasn't mad about it.

It was a really fun night, I love country music so the chance to go hear it live and share it with my husband is a blessing.

Summer 2019: Brad Paisley Concert

The continuing saga of Erin's free concert tickets.  Y'all my secret talent might be winning concert tickets...

I ended up randomly winning Brad Paisley tickets a few weeks ago and my husband and I had a little Friday night concert date.

It rained earlier but we managed to have a rain free night, it was also not crazy hot since the rain cooled things off earlier.  

Riley Green is a really new so he only played three songs, Chris Lane played next and he was great.  I have been following him for a while since he is a local boy from near where I grew up.  It's neat to see him actually preforming for real.

He just recently got engaged to Lauren Bushnell from the Bachelor franchise, he told a few stories about her and it was really cute.

My favorite part of the whole night just might have been when Chris Lane did a whole old 90's country set and I was living for it!

Brad Paisley was up next and he didn't disappoint.  He is crazy talented and it shows.  My husband knows way more about guitar and playing music so he was really impressed with all his maneuvers and solos.

It was a really funny concert, they all just seemed to be having a good time together.  One girl gave them her phone to take a picture and they all took a selfie.

They didn't let her off easy, they then proceeded to go through her photos and showed everyone that she took a picture of her boots and led to the fact that she had a dirty picture (we will never know).  

They had a military salute which hits a little closer to home now with my brother coming near his deployment date.  I appreciate the support for military personnel and remembering their service. 

We really enjoyed spending our Friday night with Brad, great music and funny commentary.

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Front row for the Eli Young Band

My husband's birthday is this month and I surprised him with tickets to see Eli Young!  Before we were married I surprised him with an Eli Young band concert so when I heard they were coming to town I knew we HAD to go!

I have been an Eli Young Band fan since high school and when Kyle and I were dating in college we would listen to Eli Young in the car.  I have really great memories of their songs and it is just good music.

 This venue is standing room so we got there pretty early and y'all we were pretty much front row!  When Mike Eli was reaching out I touched his hand (no big deal..)

They were great, played all the hits and more.  Such a great time seeing a band that Kyle and I both love and share together.

Free Country Concert: Lauren Alaina, Dustin Lynch and Cole Swindell

If you have been following for a while you know that I am pretty lucky in the radio ticket winning department.  Last month I happened to be in the car waiting for Kyle when I heard it was time to call and I ended up winning tickets to the Reason to Drink (Another) Tour featuring: Lauren Alaina, Dustin Lynch and Cole Swindell.  

It was still pretty hot and muggy even after dark, as you can probably tell by my hair...this was the only picture we got.

Lauren Alaina was really cute and she is crazy talented!

I was probably most excited for Dustin Lynch and he did not disappoint.  He just seemed like a genuine good guy.  His mom was in the audience and it was really cute.  He even busted out some Drake at one point.

Cole Swindell was really great, he definitely pulled on the heartstrings and sang a song about his dad who passed away.  He connects with his audience and pours his heart out.

Towards the end all three of them came out and sang 90's country and "Meet Me in the Middle".  That section was probably my favorite part.  You can't go wrong with some Garth Brooks and Shania Twain.

Lauren came out in a Roll Tide shirt for her second outfit, I told you she was cute!

Low quality picture but they really seemed like they were so happy to be performing together, they were so cute.  All three seemed so genuine, humble and grateful for where they are and the opportunity they have.  It was a really good concert, they were really talented and we had fun spending our Thursday night with them.

Songs on Repeat Lately

I always like to know what people are listening to, it gives me new song ideas and I'm just nosy.  I am a country music lover through and through, here's a look into the songs I have had on repeat lately.

Friends Don't by Maddie and Tae

Stranger to Myself by Dierks Bentley

One Way by Dierks Bentley

It Goes On by Zac Brown Band

Whiskey by Devin Dawson

Made that Way by Jordan Davis

Houston We Got a Problem by Luke Combs

Wonder Woman by Kacey Musgraves

Love is a Wild Thing by Kacey Musgraves

Slow Burn by Kacey Musgraves

Tequila by Dan + Shay

Woman, Amen by Dierks Bentley

Space Cowboy by Kacey Musgraves

Slow Down by Steve Moakler

Simple by Florida Georgia Line

Burning Man by Dierks Bentley

Love Ain't by Eli Young Band

Beautiful Crazy by Luke Combs

Good Girl by Dustin Lynch

All to Myself by Dan + Shay

I'm loving the chill sound of Kacey Musgraves album, Dierks Bentley sounds like old country, Dan + Shay are just good and Eli Young will always be my favorite.  I'm so glad they are back and making music again!

What have you been listening to lately?

Five Things Friday

It has been a while since I have done one of these and I have missed it!  Check out what I have been loving this week (longer than that really).

Kacey Musgraves Golden Hour: I was really surprised by how much I loved this album.  It is easy to listen to and I love her voice, plus the songs are really good.  Some of my favorites are "Space Cowboy", "Slow Burn", "Love is a Wild Thing" and "Wonder Woman" but I can listen to the whole album and I like every song...that doesn't happen often.

Braided Booties: I showed these in my shopping haul and I have been wearing them nonstop.  They are so comfy and the perfect spring transitional shoe.  I am seriously obsessed with them and so glad I got them!

Prints: If you haven't picked up on it yet, I love personalized things.  I saw these fun state/city prints at Signet Sealed on etsy and fell in love!  They are like a collage of the state and I am all about them.  Sarah, the creator is adorable and sent three of her pieces for me to check out.  I picked three places that we have lived in/close to.  I love all the details and am so excited to display them.

Coffee: Coconut and coffee, two of my favorites.  This coffee was raved about by one of my coworkers and I finally tried it.  It is my favorite!!  Not an overwhelming flavor and you still get a coffee flavor.

Wireless Earphones: These have been a long time coming, I had a cheap pair that was more trouble than they were worth (which wasn't a lot).  These are awesome!  I have been wearing them to the gym and love not having to deal with a cord.  Also the battery lasts all week.  Definitely recommend and they were super affordable!

Let me know what you have been loving!