Josh Groban

August 28: Josh Groban Concert

I have never attended a "rock concert" because I never really had the desire to stand with a bunch of stinky, smelly, loud people and risk my life in a mosh pit and lose my hearing. I was no fun as a teenager! haha. BUT I do love concerts, particularly symphonic, choral or easy listening singers. Josh Groban has been on my bucket list to see live for years. Him and Coldplay and maybe Enya. And maybe Hugh Jackman.

So when I read that he was coming AND performing with the Colorado Symphony AND at Red Rocks I really wanted to go. The tickets, even for general admission plus all the fees, were about $100! We went with Jennie, Grant, and Tyler's parents, Steve and Lori. It was a BEAUTIFUL night at Red Rocks (which we'd never actually attended a concert at...except maybe J&G).

Before the concert started we looked around at the concessions and I ran into a middle school friend, Jessica Opfer. She spotted me and we hugged and chatted for a bit. I haven't seen her since high school!! Then I found my theater ed professor George Nelson and hugged him and chatted for a minute too. I was pleased he graciously remembered me and asked how I was doing and what I was up to. We also saw Charlie Wilson (JB's dad) from a distance and waved at him.

It was wonderful to hear Josh sing some of my favorites including Van Gogh and "You Raise Me Up" and learning of the inspiration of each song. The latter song he was inspired to create it as he was on a trip in Ireland and it came on the radio. He loved it so much he made his own version and I absolutely love it. So when Donny Osmond sang it a few weeks later at President Nelson's birthday celebration I had to fast forward, it was just not Josh Groban quality, not even close.

Josh was a gracious and professional performer, just as I had expected. When I was on Instagram regularly, I followed him and he was always courteous and clean. On stage, he wore a new pink suit and he was a bit hyper and full of energy and had a step to his walk. He admitted to having ADHD, especially as a kid. He talked about how awkward he was in school, especially with his curly hair and desire to sing and act. It was a glorious 2.5 hour show and I didn't want it to end! His songs were repeating in my head for the next 2 days.