On July 16th, I attended an outstanding performance by Luke Bryan at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. While this was a very last minute and pricey decision, it was well worth my money. Me and a few friends decided to purchase tickets just two days before the final show, and I had more fun than I ever expected.
Luke Bryan is the type of musician that does not confine himself to one category. While, he remains proudly in the country music genre, his songs appeal to anyone and everyone, whether you are a fan of country or not. Usually, when I attend a concert, I expect to be able to sing lyrics to a few songs, while I just kind of aimlessly dance around to the ones I don't know. But, Luke's songs are all so catchy and popular that obnoxiously belted out each and every one of them. The slow ones and the upbeat ones, the old and the new. From "All My Friends Say" (2007) to "Huntin', Fishin' and Lovin' Every Day" (2016), I did not miss a word in between, and the entire crowd was going crazy the whole time.
Luke Bryan knows exactly how to get his crowd going. Not only is he an amazing musician, but he seriously knows how to perform. His hip-swaying and butt-shaking are always fun to watch and the tequila shots were a nice touch. There was literally never a dull moment during the entire show.
Personally, my favorite part was his sincere tribute to Gillette. About halfway through his set, he stopped his performance to say one single, yet very powerful, phrase: Free Brady. Of course, the entire crowd started to roar. The energy in the room was so intense, and I was so excited to be a part of it. He even added four songs to his set in honor of Tom's suspension. Luke Bryan really new how to amp it up at Gillette Stadium.
I would pay one hundred dollars many times over for a ticket to this show, because I was honestly so impressed with the performance. I have been to many shows, but none have gotten me as excited as this one. Luke Bryan knows how to have fun on stage and interact with his audience and the performers around him. He clearly loves what he does and it shows through with every song and every lyric.
Thank you, Luke Bryan, for a wonderful night! #FreeBrady