So, just to catalogue it, here are my Top 5 favorite concerts that I've attended in my life:
5. The Fray (The Fray Summer Tour, 2009): To be honest, I didn't expect a lot from this band, but they kind of blew me away. Some bands are just really good at live performances, and The Fray put some kind of mellow trance over their audience. I felt refreshed and energized after the concert.
4. Foo Fighters (Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace Tour, 2008): This was the first time I went to a concert and was only feet away from the stage. What an experience! Dave Grohl commands the stage like a boss, and I was delighted to be close enough to literally feel Dave's sweat. Kind of gross, but why not brag?
3. Robyn (All Hearts Tour, 2010): Another concert where we were lucky enough to be right by the stage. Robyn held my hand at one point (YEAH, held my hand). That pint-sized blondie is a FORCE to be reckoned with. Hard to take your eyes off of her. And she adores her fans.
2. A tie between Justin Timberlake (FutureSex/LoveShow, 2007) and Maroon 5 (Hands All Over Tour, 2010): I know it's a cop out to list two shows, but this is one where I can't decide! We caught Justin's show at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, and Justin was brighter than the strip. I was mesmerized by his dance moves, his voice, the lasers and the fact that I was in the same room (er, stadium) as my first love! Fast forward to Maroon 5. I was in love with the energy of this concert. Adam Levine sounded perfect. Oh, and there was that time during the encore when he pointed at me. I will never forget being sexily pointed at.
1. Smokey Robinson (Live at the Del Mar Fair, 2009): Motown Legend. True seasoned perfromer. Charming as hell. Nuff said.
There are a few concerts that almost made the list: Boyz II Men, Incubus and John Mayer.
