My husband had played keys and trombone in a local ska band, The Runaround, for many, many years before the band "disbanded" a few years ago. All the members seemed to miss being in a ska band, so they reorganized and had their first show in 3 years at the Boulevard stage in Gloucester, playing before and after the fireworks display. They had played this show for over 10 years (I had attended at least 5 of them) and it was delightful to see and to hear them at this venue again. It was especially delightful because we hadn't heard them in so long. I loved how every lyric and rhythm came right back to me as I danced and sang along; I even got to experience the gig with a friend who I used to go to MANY Runaround gigs with. We had made up motions and dance moves to a few of the songs many years ago, and those came right back to us as well. It was a gorgeous night, cool but not *too* cold, an amazing breeze from the ocean, the band was fabulous and the fireworks were gorgeous. It was great to see family and friends, and I didn't even feel that uncomfortable in a crowd of strangers (thankfully most people were well behaved, it was outdoors, and I am fully vaccinated). It was my first experience of live music since before the lockdown, and I was so proud of my amazingly talented husband up there on the stage.
With delight,
♥Jamie
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