One of my manifestations for 2024 was to go to a concert, and in the summer I got an email from Spotify notifying me that one of my favorite bands was coming to town. The band Infinity Song was stopping in DC for the world tour, and tickets were only $30. My eyes almost bursted out of my head from the shockingly low price. I knew I had to buy tickets for this tour because I can tell they’re growing in popularity. By their next tour, tickets will probably be at least 3 times the price.
At the time, I wasn’t sure I was ready to go to a concert by myself, so I asked some of my friends in our group chat, and crickets. None of them even bothered to answer except for a “sorry don’t know who they are”. I was in complete disbelief that with group chat this big, no one knew Infinity Song. Either way, I decided that my lack of friends interested in a soft rock family band, was not going to stop me from going to this concert. On June 30th, 2024, I impulsively purchased 1 ticket for the DC Infinity Song concert for $32.19. I know right. A steal.
As I was days away from the concert, 3 main things were on my mind. I was going alone. I was not familiar with that area of DC. Most importantly, it was on a school night. There were so many times when I wanted to resell my ticket, but I ultimately decided not to. This was one my chance to see an amazing band, and I needed to take that chance.
The moment I walked into the concert venue I felt so at peace and safe. It was a pretty small venue, and the concert was sold out, so I was worried that I would have no room to breathe. Surprisingly, the room felt very warm, inviting, and intimate rather than tight and sweaty.
Turns out that there were actually people I knew from school there, so I got to hang out with them throughout the concert which was assuring. Now, the band themselves were absolutely amazing. Not many artists can recreate the sound they recorded in the studio, but Infinity Song does and sounds just a tiny bit better somehow. I feel like I can hear the harmonies better and their voices are more raw and emotional. The opener was amazing, but for some reason, I can’t find her anywhere. Once I do, I will be dropping a link to her Spotify account, so you can all listen to her. She really killed it.
During the concert, the band was so engaged with the crowd, and their set was perfect. Every song led into the next, and no song felt out of place. To top it off, they even signed the tote bag I bought which I know have on display in dorm room. All in all, I had a grand ole time.
This experience has taught me that I have to stop waiting on other people to enjoy your life. I’m so glad I didn’t back out of the concert because I had the time of my life. Don’t let the fear going somewhere alone stop you from doing what you really want to do. Life is too short to wait around for people.
Also, here’s a link to the band, so you can listen to their incredible music.
Thank you all for reading this weeks post. I hope it encouraged some of you to finally do something on your bucket list even if it means doing it alone. Make sure to subscribe to be notified of new posts. Stay sharp 😉