Joan in Texas

For my last shows before the end of the world, I couldn’t have asked for a better send-off than Joan and Ralph.

I’ve been known to frequent what we call a “Texas Triangle” tour (where an artist plays Houston, Dallas, and Austin), but I haven’t been quite as excited for a Texas Triangle as I was when I found out I would get to see Joan three days in a row.

The opener, Ralph, was someone I was unfamiliar with, but by the end of the third day, I felt like she was an old friend. She has a warmth about her that makes you feel like you can dance like an idiot and sing off key and not have a care in the world, like the cool big sister you always wanted.

My first time seeing Joan was several years ago when they opened for Coin at Stubb’s indoor, so it was extra special when I got the chance to see them headline there. I’ve seen Joan so many times, all over the country, and I still find new things to love about them. It was incredible to see them at their own show, they were so confident and made everything look effortless, I was so proud to see how far they've come.

The talent that they have is undeniable, but my favorite thing about Joan is how much they love the fans that love them. I’ve been lucky enough to develop a rapport with Joan over the years and with the way that they treat my friends and I, they have a fan for life. It’s not often that you feel so at home at a concert, but being at a Joan show with my best friends feels like one of the safest places in the world, it genuinely feels like I have a family in this band. They are two of the nicest people you will ever come across and I know that they will continue to be successful not only because of their music (which never misses lets be real), but because of their genuine love for people.

I’m so grateful that I got to experience this tour before the world shut down, and couldn’t have asked for a better last show, dancing and singing and laughing and hugging all of my friends. This is what live music is all about for me.