[ATTENDED: February 10, 2018] First Aid Kit
I first heard First Aid Kit from a Tiny Desk Concert back in 2012. I was immediately transported by their harmonies. And by the fact that the office looks dark and like they are the only ones in it (Bob, if you read this, if anyone deserves a second Tiny Desk it’s these two–maybe one with lights on!)
I also knew that Sarah would love them, which she did when I put “Emmylou” and “The Lion’s Roar” on a disc for her. Then we bought the album and she’s become a bigger fan than me.
They played XPN Fest in 2015, but our first year at the Fest was 2016, so we didn’t have an opportunity to see them live until now. Understandably, this show sold out pretty quickly, but I was quick on the draw and got my tickets right away.
When we got to Union Transfer there was a long line to get in (that ever happens!) And then there was a long (very orderly) line to get merch. We knew we had to get one of the gorgeous posters which were of somewhat limited supply–although I saw at the end of the show that they still had some, so I guess poor Sarah didn’t have to carry it all night long.
We were still pretty early and got a good location. The first wonderful thing about the crowd was that they were all short–except for one guy who was literally a foot taller than everyone else (he was very nice and a future librarian and was not in our way). And unlike some of the more intense shows I’ve been to, nobody pushed his way up front at the last minute. The crowd was courteous and polite (and even though it was sold out it didn’t feel cramped (maybe half the people had the flu)). (more…)
