I was part of my first live concert in 15 months today. The first concert after the long quiet. The last time I went that long between musical performances, I was a toddler.
Thank you, Shades of Blue, for your yesness. For facing the many challenges of 2020 and 2021, pivoting when it was time to pivot, and for making a live concert happen only seven weeks after we first met in person. For performing an outdoor concert in 50º weather!
I will never forget the feeling of sharing music with an audience for the first time, again. It felt magical, and thrilling, and stressful, and new, and old hat. It felt right.
I’m looking forward to a much more normal year next year, with all the growth and travails and concerts that you deserve. But in the meantime, Shades, thank you.