The One with Post Malone

 

 

A few weeks ago, Kiff and I were slated to see a Post Malone concert. As you can see if a previous post, that didn't quite happened because Posty got a little under the weather.

 

Well, we made up for it by attending the concert on Columbus Day (October 10). And, it was fascinating!

 

Kiff and I started off like we did before, eating at Tasty Burger.  Although I have been avoiding bread, I did actually get a burger on this night. And it was good. I also tried their tater tots, which were almost as good as Wahlburgers, which are my favorite.

After eating, we went into huge line going into the TD Garden. Unlike previous years, where I've gone in the side doors, everyone goes through the new, and ritzy, front door. Escalators take you up to a keen entrance on the side. Once there, we waited in line to get some "merch" (scary word that makes me cringe). Then, we went into the concert.

 

This concert was definitely one of the wildest I've ever seen. There were people moving all over the place during the concert. Leaving, coming, and going. Many fans were sending "flashlight" signals to each other using their cell phones. The smell of all sorts of things hung heavy in the air. The guy behind us was angry that they did not allow vaping in the Garden, while the people next to us pilfered Bri and Emmie's seats (they didn't come with us). We had some new family members - or so it seemed.  All sorts of people, young and old were there. An older gentlemen with a white sleeveless shirt was dancing during the concert and turned out to be near two of my students who were also there.

 

The DJ before the concert was good and got the crowd going (and singing). Post Malone himself did a great job. He performed lots of songs, borrowed props from the crowd, and even had a fan perform guitar for them. He also said that he had free t-shirts printed for everyone there, as a thank you for coming back after the canceled event. We left around 10:50, to beat the crowd. And, we were lucky. We were able to get a shirt. I found out from my students that because the shirts were being given out at the bottom of the stairs they got moved or pulled to prevent mass chaos while leaving. So, we were lucky.

 

Overall, it was one of the best concerts I've been to.

 

The One With Post Poned Malone

 

 

Yesterday seemed like it was going to be an ideal day. It was a Saturday. The sun was shining. A fall wind was in the air.

And we had tickets to Post Malone. Now, I know what you're thinking. Post Malone is not necessarily my ideal concert, but Bri and Kiff are fans. And so, we got tickets to see him months ago.

I should have known something was up when I realized Emmie wouldn't be able to go because of the cold she had. She felt miserable. Bri had made other plans because she forgot, although she was planning to go once we reminded her. However, with Emmie's change of plans, we decided to let her stay home, too.

 So now, it was just Kiff and I. But, we were going to have fun. We left at 5:00 for an 8:00 concert with plans to make it to the TD Boston Garden and have something to eat before the concert. We parked in the North Station garage and walked up through the garden. Then, we noticed Tasty Burger outside the garden and decided to give it a try.

 We picked a good place. There was definitely no line - which would prove ironic later - and was not too crowded when we went in. Kiff had a milkshake, fries, and burger while I had nuggets and fries. The food was good, and as time went on, more and more concert goers came in. However, like most places, they were short staffed, so we waited a while for them to take our credit card (people around us took notice and had their's out when the wait staff brought the bill).

 As we paid, we noticed a funny line being formed outside the garden. Now, having gone to many events at the garden, I found it unusual. I've never waited outside, But, some concerts give away those glowing watches, so I began to wonder if that is what was going on. Kiff kept wondering if we were waiting to get in - but from the people in front of us and behind us, as well as the people who held signs for "Post Malone" in the line, it was clear we were in the right place.

 Around 7:20, it became clear why there was a line. Several people, either working for the TD Garden, or Post Malone, came out and said the concert was post poned. They gave no reason, other than that he "posted a note on social media." Honestly, they should have taken the time to tell us exactly what was happening because people in line could fine nothing posted on Instagram or Twitter.

 Eventually word did pop up on social media. We felt bad - Post Malone was actually in the hospital. Our evening out definitely turned into a memory for a different reason....but that's okay. We will catch Post Malone when he comes around again and hope he recovers quickly.