Thursday night was one of the best nights that I have had in a very long time.
This is not to say that my nights are generally bad. They are all fine, and good, and awesome.
However. Every once in awhile it is good to do something different, something new, something that stimulates your heart, your soul, your being.
Live music does that for me.
Back in September Matthew told me that he had heard on the radio that Jann Arden was coming to the new Event Center in Penticton (20 minutes away). I have always wanted to see her live. We talked to our good friends to see if they were interested in joining us and of course they were. On the day that the tickets went on sale I called at the opening time. I asked for the “best available” tickets.
“I have front row, center, available. Would you like those?”
HECK YES.
Three months later it was time to go. We started the night out for dinner with our closest and dearest friends.
Karen and Travis.
Amanda and Steve.
Us. OBVIOUSLY. (My full regalia can be seen here.)
We headed to the Event Centre and took our seats. The tickets did not mention an opening act but there was one. A guy by the name of Shawn Hlookoff. I was literally blown away. His voice, his talent, his gift. It was absolutely phenomenal.
During the intermission Amanda and I went up to the groupie pit sales table and bought a CD. Dude is talented.
We scurried back to our seats in order to see Miss Jann perform. I cannot give the experience any justice with mere words. Her songs made my heart leap into my throat. Her words made me laugh from the deepest regions of my belly. I was front row center at an event that moved me to the core.
Towards the end she started to sing “Good Mother” and I all of a sudden found myself standing. Surrounded by the people I love the most. Singing as hard and as loud that I could. It was an experience. My heart is still fluttering over a day later.
There were more songs, more singing, more connection. I didn’t want it to end.
Events such as these cannot last forever. I know this. I am just glad that I got to share it with the friends I love the most.
The night was perfection.
*Jann Arden. Obviously. I’d like to add that the lovely Jann commented on this very post. Proof that she is truly awesome.
Awwww…..I wish I had gone now.
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Wow, sounds beyond fantastic. Tannis saw her a few years ago and thought it was amazing then too.
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Aw! You make me all tingly. I’m so glad you had such an amazing night – with photos you can only get at FRONT ROW CENTER!
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Sounds like a great night!
I saw Jann Arden live a few years back. She’s great!
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Amazing events with people you love make you know everything is going to be alright.
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Sounds fab! I have always wanted to see her, you have now sealed the deal. I MUST see her.
Great friends are priceless and to share something like this with them is the icing on the cake!
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I love Jann Arden concerts. I remember the first time I went thinking she is so so funny. Her songs always seem so sad, but she is hilarious.
Isn’t most everything better with friends…
Jenn
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looks like you had a great time!
one way we are not twins. i couldn’t tell you one single song Jann Arden sings!
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That sounds SO GREAT. Look how starry your eyes are!
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Hi, Jann here,
I am so glad you had a great time.
I remember seeing your faces there in the front row!!!
cheers,
jann
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WOW! Someone you saw in concert commented on your post?!? That is pretty freaking cool! I am henceforth a Jann Arden fan even though I don’t really know her stuff, just for that one act.
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very cool! And bonus that Jann commented here.
Awesome photos!
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Holy cow!!! Blogeberty!!!!
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Waaaaaah!
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What a down to earth person to comment on your post!
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shawn plays an excellent song for soldiers & their families….
http://www.canadaremembered.com/
I hope he sang that at the concert… beautiful
anji
(a soldier’s wife)
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He didn’t, so thanks for the link!
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Sounds like a wonderful night out!! Great photos, too.
And how neat that the singer herself commented on your blog!
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I love Shawn Hlookoff, he really is talented. I too was going to make sure you had heard his Soldier song, it’s beautiful. Sounds like a great night, with great friends!!!
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Firstly, ILOVEJANNARDEN.
Secondly, You ladies are too beautiful.
Men? Also beautiful.
Angella, you need to show us your teethy smile more often–it’s fabulous. Although, the kissy-face is awesome, too
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Well, I’m jealous. Still looking for the lovely couple friends you clearly have!
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Wow, that’s so neat that she commented!
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Sounds like a heavenly night, I’ll be sure to check out both artists.
and btw- your blog loaded right up nice and easy – YAY!
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WOW! How did she know to comment? That’s SO cool!
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I luuuurve Jann Arden. Her music got me through my angsty teenage years
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Dude, glad you had a great time! And also, Jann Arden commented on your post! How AWESOME is that?!?!?!?
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Hey
I’ve seen Jann before in concert and she was fantastic! I will always remember her story of the popcorn and her cotton gusset. I almost died laughing that night. She is an excellent performer.
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SHE COMMENTED ON THIS POST?
totally.awesome.
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I had no idea Jann was still out there doing her thing. Back in high school (or something like that) I bought her “insensitive” single. I loved that song!! Looks like you guys had a great time!
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I saw Jann a couple years ago. I can say with absolute certainty that her concert was the best I have ever been to!
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Love, love love Jann Arden. I added her to my friends on MySpace back in the day before I neglected it to death, and she sent me a birthday greeting. Class act through and through. Anne Murray is mighty fond of her too.
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What a wonderful experience! I love it when music REALLY speaks to my soul like that. I may have to look into the musicians of which you speak…
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