While listening to Finish Ticket on my drive to Redding, each song that played began to be a complete nostalgic session for me. The memories of a Finish Ticket Concert this past weekend played back in my head. Each song coincided to each band member playing each note from the song I was listening to. This moment brought me back three weeks ago on Sunday, 22 December, 2013, Finish Ticket had their Ugly Sweater Social- Part 1. My sister and I attended this concert and it was amazing. These guys never disappoint. I have attended four concerts that Finish Ticket headlined- two at The Great American Music Hall and one at The Bottom of the Hill, both of which were located in San Francisco.
For those of you who don’t know Finish Ticket, they’re a local band from Alameda, California. There are five band members: Brendan Hoye (the lead vocalist), Alex Didonato (lead guitarist), Michael Hoye (bass), Gabe Stein (drummer), and Nick Stein (pianist), all of who are very handsome.
The first time I got to see Finish Ticket perform- and I’m so glad I did- was at Alice’s Summer Thing at the Golden Gate Park in June of 2013. I stood on the left side of the stage with two of my friends, Sandra and Mirian, my sister and her friend, Jasmine. Luckily I was able to see between the heads of the people standing in front of us which was about 15 people deep- and we all had a perfect view of Alex Didonato, who is the lead guitarist. The first time listening to them I felt like I actually found MY band. I fell in love with their music that ever since then, I've become OBSESSED. I felt like this was the band that I would listen to and go to ALL of their concerts.
Three weeks ago, seeing Finish Ticket live again brought back memories of late night outs, laughs, and friendship from other concerts me and my sister went to that Finish Ticket headlined. Finish Ticket was actually my first concert I've been to. Because they sold out, me and my sister were keen to get there early to get a spot in the front row and it payed off. We got there at 4:30 p.m., even though doors don't open until 8:00 p.m.. Since we got there early, we got to see Finish Ticket unpack their equipment from their SUV called, "The Burrito." Over the span of time that I've been following Finish Ticket on social media, they are in love with Mexican food.
While they were unpacking I couldn't help yelling out their names to say, "Hi!" When I did this, they nicely said hi back with a wave. Finally, three hours later, the line went as far as the end of the block and they started letting us in. Once the ticket holder checked me and my sister in, I headed straight to the only space left I could see that was right in front of the stage, which was to the left, just enough space for both my sister and me. After standing for an extra hour, the opening band, French Cassettes took the stage and without a doubt got the crowd warmed up for the main event.
After French Cassettes were done with their performance, the tech. crew began to change the instruments and set the stage for Finish Ticket which took about 15 minutes. When it looked liked Finish Ticket was about to take the stage, the tension to see them come through the double doors to enter the stage began to build up.
Meet "The Burrito"
(*photo taken in September at The Bottom of the Hill, another location that Finish Ticket performed at.)
While they were unpacking I couldn't help yelling out their names to say, "Hi!" When I did this, they nicely said hi back with a wave. Finally, three hours later, the line went as far as the end of the block and they started letting us in. Once the ticket holder checked me and my sister in, I headed straight to the only space left I could see that was right in front of the stage, which was to the left, just enough space for both my sister and me. After standing for an extra hour, the opening band, French Cassettes took the stage and without a doubt got the crowd warmed up for the main event.
After French Cassettes were done with their performance, the tech. crew began to change the instruments and set the stage for Finish Ticket which took about 15 minutes. When it looked liked Finish Ticket was about to take the stage, the tension to see them come through the double doors to enter the stage began to build up.
When Finish ticket entered the stage, I lost it, I screamed and at that moment I realized just how much I missed them. It's been four months since I last saw them and for two out of four of their concerts that I've been to, I've gotten to meet them, get their autographs, and take pictures with them. As the concert progressed it just kept getting better.
Finish Ticket’s music was nothing I've ever heard before; the kind of music that I have been trying to search for, music that I can’t get enough of. Their music was high beat, authentic, and… popin’. I apologize for the horrible use of adjectives because Finish Thicket is so good, that the only way to understand me, is to experience and listen to their music for yourself. Because of Finish Ticket, they have opened up a whole different world of music; because of Finish Ticket they are the reason why I highly encourage local bands. I highly recommend that you check these guys out— TO THE EXTREME. You will not be dissapointed, trust me.
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