Third Day Concert

I went to a Third Day concert this evening!  Third Day is a band I have enjoyed since I was a young adult.  It was only a few blocks from my apartment, so I was able to walk there, which was perfect since I am still not driving yet.  The concert was on the football field of the local high school.  The tour buses were parked on the track surrounding the football field!  It was really neat that they could hold a concert for 5 hours that ran well after 10 PM in a residential neighborhood.  I couldn't imagine something happening like that back home: amplified sound, lights, traffic, concert in the middle of a residential area with homes right next to the high school.  During the concert I saw people in the homes sitting outside enjoying the music, and as it got darker they got out flashlights and cellphones and were waving them back and forth just like everyone at the concert.  That was pretty cool.

I have to say the crew did a stellar job getting the concert going.  The terrible wind we had earlier in the day also blew over a bunch of their tents and equipment and they had to scramble to get everything back together and in working order.  The interesting thing is that when the concert started, all the security/crew guys wore kilts, like those new-school utility kilts.  It was different, but it was very effective.  I knew who was in charge quite easily.  They were wearing kilts!

I think one of my favorite things is how very beautiful it was!  I have always loved Giants games when I have gotten a seat overlooking the bay.  But, this was even more beautiful with mountains and an endless sky as the backdrop.  The 4 bands that played the concert kept turning around and talking about how beautiful it was - calling it God's country.  I would agree.  Outdoor concert in Montana is the most beautiful thing!  And the music was spectacular!

Early in the evening when people were still finding seats

A few pictures while it was still early in the evening....  I was sitting pretty close the front, which was great!
There were many people in the stands behind me.