For music lovers and concert enthusiasts like myself, the absence of live music has been one of the most difficult parts of having to practice social distancing. A lot of times, the highlight of the summer is outdoor concerts and music festivals, and this year, it's been hard to accept that that's been taken away from us.
Not to mention the fact that it seemed like 2019 was the year that old bands and artists decided to jump back into the music scene and begin putting out music again so they could get out on the road in 2020. Getting the cancellation or postponement notifications have been hard to swallow and there's an inexplicable sadness that comes with not knowing when we'll even be able to have concerts again.
So, first, to concert lovers everywhere – to border on a cliché, I want to say that we're in this together. Before we know it, we'll be back to meeting new friends in lines and cultivating friendships with people who share our love for an artist or band. It's so special the way our hearts can be brought together through lyrics and melodies and the individuals behind them.
Hopefully it's not long until we can be together again in an overcrowded mosh pit, screaming together at the top of our lungs the lyrics to our favorite songs – back in a place where, when the lights go down, we forget our differences, our problems, and our worries and we are one being united by a love for music.
In the meantime, don't forget that Zoom concerts exist. That sites like StageIt can provide a makeshift concert experience. And that artists are taking advantage of social platforms to go live with their fans.
It's not the same as being at a live show with all of you, but it's still a little taste of the world we love.
Lastly, and most importantly, to concerts – we can't wait until the day comes when dates and lineups are announced and concrete again. The rush when we purchase tickets and the wash of excitement we get before a concert is not to be forgotten, so neither should we when restrictions are lifted.
We know it's difficult to reschedule tours, and it may not be soon when it happens, but please don't forget about your fans when the day comes. We can't wait to see our favorite artists again after choosing the perfect outfit and feel the bass bump in our chests and lose our voices as we sing to our favorite songs and get lost in that concert rush again.
