Why I Still Buy Concert Tickets

I’m disabled. I’m mostly bedbound and I leave the house for three reasons: rides with my husband, doctor’s appointments, and concerts.

Wait, what?

Can’t walk without assistance, don’t get out much, but concerts are one of the things I leave the house for?

Absolutely. In fact, I bought an electric wheelchair in part to make concerts and travel easier.

Travel?! Yep. This summer and fall I’m going to four concerts and traveling to three.

I go to concerts for a few reasons.

It’s a great chance to spend time with my daughter or best friend. My daughter goes with me to see acts she doesn’t listen to. She listens to the set list and knows all the words by the concert.

I’ve always loved concerts and I see no reason to stop just because I have to use my wheelchair.

I can actually afford it now. One advantage of being in my fifties is being able to do things I couldn’t do when I was younger.

I love music. I’m obsessed. I spend hours a day listening to music. Seeing and hearing my favorite performers is important to me. Some people hike. Some people play video games. I listen to music and go to concerts.

The absolute best reason I go to concerts is because I can. Which is usually the most important reason for doing anything.

This year I’ve already seen Heart and I’m getting ready for Pat Benatar, Brandi Carlile, Billy Idol, and Indigo Girls.

I’d go see Little Big Town in Dallas, which is a five-hour trip, but I’d probably have to walk because my daughter is going to four concerts with me this year and I promised not to add any more.

Apparently “because I can” still has to survive a veto from my daughter.