Mae stands for multi-sensory aesthetic experience and that’s exactly what they are. It’s been a while since I’ve been on such a concert high but they were absolutely indescribably amazing. They played such a brilliant set list and were one of the best bands I’ve ever seen to interact with the fans. By the end of the show it was like everyone there was friends-- and we were.
The opening bands, Windsor Drive and The Terrible Things were also great. Windsor Drive were really cute and the perfect way to start off the night. The Terrible Things brought back so many wonderful high school memories. Had you asked me to describe a perfect concert when I was in high school it would have been exactly like watching Terrible Things. It was a ton of energy, super loud, great to sing and dance to and just rocked.
Watching Mae on stage was something I never want to forget. The guys were all smiling and having a blast and singing and playing like nobody’s business. And we in the crowd felt it. The vibe was amazing. We sang along. The reason why concerts are as great as they are is because of the connection that you feel with the band and the people around you and that’s exactly what happened tonight.
And after the show, all the bands stuck around signing stuff and talking with everyone. Dave, the lead singer of Mae gave me a setlist (I asked for it) and I got it signed by the whole band; they are all giant sweethearts. When I was buying some merch, I talked with the singer from Terrible Things and he gave me a sticker and a poster that they all signed. I chatted with Dave for a bit and he told me about a new project that he’s starting and we talked about me getting involved which I am super excited about. I always think it’s funny when they thank me for coming to the show when it’s really me who should be thanking them; they create this fantastic music that helps make my world and my life so much better. Mae might be breaking up but they’ll always be an important band. And at least we have the everglow.
