Switchfoot Extravaganza

 

Today was an amazing day. I can't even begin to explain this day to you but I will try. 

Amy, Brittany, and I left after church on our excursion to Bellingham to go see Switchfoot. 

The car ride went by so fast, we had girl talk

And before I knew it we were already here. 

We grabbed a quick bite and headed to

The concert. 

 

We parked in a lot that turned was donation only, which supported poor children of various countries and in that moment of getting parked and helping support the children we just knew that tonight was going to be our night! 

 

We walked in snagged some seats then waited for the headliners to start. Then we worked are way down to the front to squish as close to the front of the stage as we could, and I must say we were pretty successful! 

 

The headliners were great. It started with The Exchange, a band from Seattle and then was followed by another great artist called Kris Orlowski. When Kris came on stage we weren't quite sure he he was, but the first thing I noticed was (a) he looked like he belonged in Bellingham and (b) he is the only person I have ever seen with a mustache who didn't look extremely creepy. It took him awhile to introduce himself so we decided he was very misterous and we started naming the group for them. We ended up settling on Kris and the Titanium Beards because every single person on stage had facial hair. Amy bought a cd and we got a picture with Kris and then we went outside to wait around Switchfoots bus where we found the band of Kris so we got the chance to share our name ideas with them and they were stoked on it. And then it turns out Amy has some mutual friends with one of the band mates. 

 After the headliners came the reason for the adventure, Switchfoot!

 Boy do they know how to throw a concert! 

 And did I mention how close we got? 

 The group while performing was so humble and awesome. The lead singer (John) would occasionally just jump in the the audience and sing to the people who were stuck further back it was amazing. 

 

 As I already mentioned we were camped out by the bus after the show talking to the self titled "Titanium Beards" where a bunch of other people were also hanging out. Then all of a sudden and fast as lightening the guitar player walked by and was gone then a large chunk of the fans left. We assumed we had missed our one shot, but being diehards we decided to stick around until the bus actually moved, and were so glad we did. 

 We were three of five people who stuck it out and we got a chance to meet one of the most famous and humble Christian music artists in the industry. He was so kind and was obviously there for his fans. After he let us get a picture and share some quick conversation he personally, yes personally! Invited us to go here him play acoustic at a cafe. 

 Brittany, Amy, and I were obviously over joyed and had to take a quick moment on the pavement to take it all in... Well mostly

Brittany needed the moment but I decided if there were two of us laying there it would seem more normal just in case the bus drove by. 

 

Overall we had such a great night. It was amazing to see how much music can impact and help people through not only the happiest of times, but the saddest of times. It's amazing to think of how God uses their talents to bring people the gospel and because They remained faithful almost thirty years has gone by, with ten albums produced Switchfoot is still out their sharing the good news with others. 

 And to think it all started with two brothers in a band covering LedZeppelin. Whatever talent God gives you, I hope you won't waste it, but take  your lead from the memebers of Switchfoot and use them to make a difference, always stay humble and kind, and keep your eyes up.