Ok so to celebrate my birthday back in november, I purchased concert tickets to see R5. So yesterday that is what I was doing. Let me just say one thing first. IT WAS FREAKING AWESOME!!!! Ok now that I have that out of my system lol. The concert was in Atlanta, at the Masquerade. Since it was for my birthday I also had purchased for myself the VIP experience. (My friend Kala also went with me, however she didn't have the VIP upgrade) We got to the venue about two o'clock and we were second in the VIP line. Around four they let us VIP's go on in we got to watch sound check, and have Q&A with the band plus we got early entrance into the venue.
I was right up front like the stage was arms length away. They had opening acts, one being Hollywood Ending (a surprise for me seeing how I like them as well). Then when they finally went on themselves it was epic. I was able to stay standing, or on my knees for over seven hours (yeah i'm really sore today). I knew all their songs, and they were just awesome.
During the Q&A I went to buy some souvenirs, and Ryland Lynch (Manager, not preformer, but just as nice and cool in person) was back there. The lady who was helping with my stuff since I was losing energy, mentioned to him about my birthday and got my picture with him. That was really cool, but after the show when it was my turn for group photo (Also part of the VIP upgrade) when I set walker aside, and walked up to them (remember out of a sold out show, 1100 people) they recognized me and congratulated me for my birthday, that was truly a memory! I also got to tell them that it was their music that helped me get through physical therapy that led me out of the wheelchair. Honestly they are a truly nice group, are very talented, and just nice to be around.
I'm so glad I got to go to the show, and meet them in person :) This birthweek started out great, and it kept going, ending with a BANG. Honestly best birthday ever, Blessed I got to celebrate my 21st birthday with R5, and that during the week I got to pre-celebrate with friends and family!
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