<h3>HaleighT&#8217;s Favorite Time of the Year is Here.</h3>
<p>Even though the weather has been toying with my emotions, I realized something today&#8230;concert season is officially here! No, there isn&#8217;t an actual date on everybody&#8217;s calendars to confirm this, but trust me it has begun.</p>
<p>Attending concerts is definitely in my top three things to do on a regular basis, so I rarely go too long without seeing a live show. So when I say <strong>concert season</strong> I mean multiple shows, back-to-back, every week (it can be stressful and the most fun you will ever have at the exact same time).</p>
<p>Looking back in my concert-going files, I seem to remember this magical season starting a bit earlier in the year. But whatever the case, this year&#8217;s season started in April for me and I&#8217;m thrilled!</p>
<p>I&#8217;ve decided to give those of you who aren&#8217;t quite <em>seasoned</em> in <em>concert season</em> a few pointers.</p>
<blockquote><p><strong>1. Know when to say no.</strong><br />
Just because there are four shows in one week in your area, doesn&#8217;t mean you have to attend them all. Yes, multiple shows in one week are tons of fun. But you need to make sure you don&#8217;t get sick of fighting with the crowds too soon, you have a whole season ahead of you.</p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p><strong>2. Plan ahead.</strong><br />
When you do make it to some shows, give yourself a budget (unless you&#8217;re loaded). You don&#8217;t want spend all your money the first night on shots and shirts. Decide what night you will go all-out with dinner, a cab, merch and plenty of drinks. The other nights, eat at home, drive yourself, take pictures and stick to the drinks that don&#8217;t require any form of identification.</p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p><strong>3. Pace yourself and hydrate.</strong><br />
If you do feel the need to sip on the sauce a few nights in a row, make sure you don&#8217;t over do it. You don&#8217;t want to be hungover the next day or you&#8217;ll never enjoy the next nights show. Plenty of water is always smart.</p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p><strong>4. Go with good company.</strong><br />
Make sure you go to shows with a good friend or a good group of them. You&#8217;ll be cursing yourself on the inside if the person sitting/standing next to you won&#8217;t shut up about their horrible ex that you really don&#8217;t give two you-know-whats about.</p></blockquote>
<p>Those are just a few tips that I hope help you out. I&#8217;ve got more in this crazy head of mine that I have acquired over the years, so keep your eye out for them.</p>
<p>Until then, catch a show and enjoy!</p>