Letter #3

Dear @TheFray,

I have been to your concert 3 of the 4 times you've been to Utah. The first was at the Mckay Events Center in January of 2006, I believe (I'm not that great with years). This was my first real concert, and I loved every second of it. Meese was your opening band, and I don't know what it is about you Colorado people, but you know good music, and you know how to MAKE good music. I tried so hard not to cry, but tears of joy did come about halfway through your performance. I was where I wanted to be. I was with my sister, who also is a big fan. I was so glad that we got to share that moment together, and it makes me smile just thinking about that night. The best part was when y'all came back on stage for the encore, and you sang "The Sweater Song" by Weezer. I could not contain my happiness.

The second was 2007, my best friend's birthday present. It was pretty much my birthday too when she invited me to go, because her mom had paid for the two tickets. You guys were playing at the USANA Amphitheater, and we got lost for a half an hour in Kearns, which is one of the scariest places in Utah. When we finally found the right address (silly MapQuest had given us directions to a house of all things), we both decided it was worth the aggravation, because yet again we were right where we wanted to be; who could ask for a better way to end summer? That was the first time I ever got beer spilled on me, and you guys covered "Hips Don't Lie" by Shakira. The light show was amazing.

The third concert was 2009, for your self-titled album. Jack's Mannequin was the opening act, and "Dark Blue" became a new favorite song of mine. I hold dear memories to that song. I was with my sister and her best friend, and the best part of the entire night was when you played "Happiness," and Isaac started out alone, then one by one the four of you joined together. "In this hard time, I don't know where you've been, but we've been on our knees," was what you said to us, what you said to me. I felt so close to everyone there, even though I only knew two people. I can still remember the music swelling so loud I could literally feel it in my heart. That is the best way to end anything: being unified by love and by God.

xoxo,
Erin