My in-laws very kindly (and bravely!) took on the task of watching all of their grandchildren (minus Katie, of course) at once so that we, Becky and Dante, and Andy could all make our pilgrimage together to see Mumford and Sons live.
Despite our best efforts, we barely managed to get even lawn seats for the show. We showed up early in the hopes of snagging good spots in front, but suffice it to say that the only thing our earliness gained us was over an hour sitting in the back of the lawn in the sweltering heat. It was the sort of heat that has rivers of sweat pouring down your back instantly. In the ladies' restroom a toilet had broken and was gushing water all over the floor, and it was so hot that for a moment the thought of splashing in that water was actually appealing.
It all seemed worth it, though, when Matthew and the Atlas, the also-obsession-worthy opening band, walked on to the stage. Almost immediately, though, a sudden rainstorm rose up and literally drowned them out. It went from intense heat to pouring rain within minutes. We wrapped Katie in the blankets we had brought to sit on, but even she was soaked to the bone. Lightening was literally striking over our heads, hail was bouncing off our arms, and it was pure pandemonium in the crowd.
Some people were dancing in the rain, some were packing up their things and fleeing, some were rushing to huddle under the overhang of the concession stands. We stood our ground until the lightening became a little too frightening, but once it became clear that there was no better option than standing in the open field, we returned to our place. Once the second opening act (whose name I can't remember) came onstage, the rain had more or less petered out, but everyone on the lawn continued to be drenched the rest of the evening.
This is the only video I could find of the rain, and it doesn't really do it justice. I didn't bring my camera or the Flip, which most likely saved me from breaking both. As it was, Chris' wallet was so wet that it literally disintegrated in his pocket.
The grueling heat and the pounding rain were all worth it, though, when Mumford and Sons took the stage. I was so glad for Katie, that her first concert was such a good one!
Mumford and Sons seems to be gaining in popularity with staggering speed, and I'm usually too much of a fan-boy at heart to be glad whenever something I like goes mainstream. I'll tell you what, though, this band is so good that it strikes me as a positive sign about our culture in general that something like this (with lyrics that are so profound and so honestly yearning for truth that anyone who calls themselves a "Christian Artist" should hang their heads in shame) is appealing to people on a wide scale. It bolsters my faith in humanity. I'm not just saying that for effect, this band literally bolsters my faith in humanity.
I've had an app on my sidebar with some of their songs for over a year now, so if you haven't had a listen yet......well, what are you waiting for? Also, here's a video of their closing song. You're welcome.
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The second Opening act was called Low Anthem. It took me a second to remember. The concert totally rocked, and any other concert i go to after this is going to seem amazing if we don't get drenched.
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