I may not be quite so obvious about it, but I am definitely a huge music nerd – I grew up in a household that not only loved listening to music, but everyone was musically inclined to some degree. My mom played trumpet, I played clarinet and piano, and my sister played alto sax and a tiny bit of clarinet. Performing has always been a thrill for me, and watching concerts even more so. When I go to concerts, I get especially excited – I get to see some of my favorite musicians playing music I love to listen to – and there’s nothing separating me from the music as it’s being played. It’s not coming out of speakers or headphones – it’s coming straight from the musicians to my ears.
So, when I heard one of my most favorite musical groups was coming somewhat nearby, I may have flailed about and then ordered tickets promptly. Yes, Caravan Palace came to Chicago recently, and I went and saw them, and it was… oh, it was an experience.