If you look through my bank statements from over the years, constant transactions from Ticketmaster, StubHub, or Ticketfly will appear. As much as I wish they were spent on the NBA Playoffs or the World Series, they were spent on concert tickets. From small venues to arenas to music festivals, concerts are an escape from reality.

Many argue saying "You can't buy happiness" while I do agree, I am buying an escape. An escape from reality, stress, friend drama, and my own mind. Concerts have also helped me create a bond with my family, especially with my dad.

Ever since I was little, my dad's music taste has influenced mine. From him playing Elvis Presley in the car when I was 6 to head-banging to Green Day when I was 13. In my freshman year of High School, my father had emergency brain surgery. It was a life or death situation and it made me cherish our bond. While he was recovering I would always send him music I was listening to and he would then share older bands that influenced these newer artists.

Fast forward to a few months when my best friend is fully recovered. He surprised me with tickets to one of my favorite bands. I was going through a rough patch in my life as well, and this experience was life-changing. My dad and I were able to escape the reality facing us and we had a bonding moment, that I truly feel changed our relationship forever. The 90 minutes of music flew by, but it will be in my memory for a lifetime.

So, if you ever need an escape from anything, indulge and go to a concert. Small crowd or large crowd, rap or indie, music creates an escape thats unexplainable. Take your friend, your parents, or most importantly-- yourself.