Ben Lee has a special place in my heart. When Something to Remember Me By came out, I was a sappy, emotionally wraught teenager. It hit me hard. Unfortunately, the last time I saw Ben was at Woodstock 99. He was great, but it was much too long ago.

When I arrived I was hoping tonight's show would bring me back to sing-a-longs in my car during junior year of high school, but he played a lot of new stuff. Nonetheless, I had a great time as he's voice and presence comes through much better in person. The highlight was his cover of a Pony Up! song, "Matthew Modine." It's hilarous.

Also of note is that this is the second sold out show I got into for free. When everyone in the world is on the guest list, eventually you run out of friends who can be your plus one. Thank you random stranger for letting me be your plus one!