The Antlers

It was one of the best nights of my life, right when I needed it most. I drove from Ohio to this show, and wow was it worth the trip. Amazing show, even better experience. I spoke with both members of the band, and they were so kind and wonderful. Peter gave me the setlist for the show, him and Michael signed it, and it's a keepsake I'll cherish forever. I talked to Michael about how their music has connected with me, including the song Bear and I how I dealt with that exact situation earlier this month. I could tell he was moved, and honestly it was so healing for me. The Antlers closed their set with Putting the Dog to Sleep, one of my favorite songs of theirs. Immediately after the show while I was still in the parking lot, I called my family back home to talk about the show, and instead was met with the news that my childhood dog died while I was at the concert. I know the song is a metaphor, but it felt like the tribute my dog deserved. Thank you, so much.