Lakewood, for those of you who don't know, is an amphitheater located in Atlanta where concerts are held. I was fortunate enough to attend the events of a couple of bands this summer. I visited Lakewood three times this summer, twice to see Phish and once more recently, to see the Allman Brothers. It is powerful when several individuals come together and make a bunch of sounds that send 10,000 to 20,000 people on their feet, dancing and shouting. People of all different backgrounds come together to celebrate the glorious event of seeing a band live.
Some fans are so touched,they devote portions of the year to traveling with the band.
By selling food, clothes, stickers and paraphernalia in the parking lots, they hopefully earn enough money to continue touring with the band. I realized that music can be such a powerful form of positive energy while sitting in the parking lot, after the Allman Brothers proved to their fans that after 30 years of playing together, they are still jammin'. It is something of a religious experience. Unfortunately, the high price for a concert ticket is a great deterrent for many people. Save a little money and buy a ticket the next time a band comes around that intrigues you.