I’m not sure I was prepared to be honest for how the statement in the sentence following this one would go so against the ebb and flow that comes with performing at the end of a such a long career. That said…WOW man, Candlebox was truly phenomenal live. Unequivocally on the short S tier list of my personal concert experiences. For an hour Kevin Martin and Co. succeeded like I had hopes going in would do, and that is reconnecting me with such a very intimate headspace of music Im able to feel so very deeply. Only a handful of artists have been able to check truly check that box in my lifetime. I didn’t drink, smoke or take any Happy pills prior, yet I still am convinced was swept into a brief 90s time paradox that l I just never wanted to leave or see it end. It’s far from commonplace that aging sound expectedly tandems to that of a farewell tour. It’s a celebration of a brilliant career after all, giving artists & fans the opportunity to bring us all together for the long goodbye in this case. It was certainly that and something more. That something traveled 30 years all in an instant, coming out on the other side unscathed to be amplified into the Sept 9th 2023 Brandon, MS night. Beyond words comforting to know that it was still even attainable for me to feel that again inside(I didn’t just feel it, was BURNING in my SOUL my fellow brothers&sisters). Should go without saying that no disrespect intended towards 3 Doors Down, but the closing act of this tour has been preceding them. My one and only regret was that I didn’t financially coordinate better so I could’ve been closer to the stage. Hope I get one last chance to see them in Austin, TX coming up if it’s meant to be. If not, It’s Alright because you Covered me long enough. Hell of a ride boys. Never slow down.
THANK YOU CANDLEBOX