What a Date Night!

Friday night, Bo & I had the pleasure of going backstage with Jason Aldean, and then enjoying his concert (as well as Brooks & Dunn!) at the Cricket Pavilion. We were the guests of Country Financial and their Road Trips & Guitar Picks program, and we had a fantastic time!

The night started with heading to a backstage area where they were serving delicious appetizers and drinks. We grabbed some food and chatted with some of the other people that were there thanks to Country Financial. We had the chance to have our picture taken with Jason Aldean -- who was a very sweet, friendly young man.

After everyone had the chance to have a picture with Jason, he and 2 of his band members treated us all to a private rendition of "Big Green Tractor" and then did a brief Q&A session.  He shared that his musical influences were Alabama and Lynrd Skynrd and also that his dad helped him learn guitar chords by writing them out on a piece of notebook paper.

He headed off to get ready for his concert, while we ate a few more appetizers and had another drink.  We signed the big poster for his concert tour. Soon, we were encouraged to head to our seats so we did.  The Cricket Pavilion is an outdoor venue, so I was glad we grabbed a couple water bottles to take to our seats!

We sat next to the nicest couple (he is a VP at Country Financial, and his wife was so friendly & fun! I really enjoyed sharing the concert with them.) and thoroughly enjoyed the concert.  Jason and his band were full of energy and full of smiles throughout the concert.  Everyone enjoyed their music and there was plenty of dancing and singing along.  The songs that seemed to have the biggest crowd reaction were "She's Country" and "Big Green Tractor." It was fun when they ended their set with Kid Rock's "Cowboy."

 

We had an absolutely wonderful night, and feel very fortunate that we were given this opportunity. The only thing that could have made the night better is if our kids could have joined us. They all love music, and I think Nate would have been in awe of Jason's acoustic guitar.  We did get them t-shirts, though, which they were happy to model!

You can visit the Road Trips & Guitar Picks website and enter for a chance to win a trip to see Jason Aldean or Jewel in concert! I know you would have a fabulous time!  Also, visit the website for information about both artists and backstage information about their concerts.

*Disclosure: In exchange for posting, I received 2 tickets for the backstage event and concert from Country Financial and Road Trips & Guitar Picks.*

Date Night Tonight with Jason Aldean!

I have to thank Country Financial and their Trips & Picks program for date night tonight!  It's been too long since Bo & I have been out alone together, and May has been a rough month. I'm really looking forward to the backstage experience with Jason Aldean, and then enjoying a high-energy concert while seated next to my honey. 

It's been touch & go about tonight, but I'm glad that I'm finally feeling better and my sweet sister is willing to watch the kids even though Nate is not feeling well.   My husband cleared his calendar of evening appointments, so we are set to have fun! 

Check back this weekend to hear about the experience.

Jason Aldean? Yep, the Big Green Tractor Song!

Last week, I checked my email and read an email that said "not sure if you even like country music," and I laughed!  I DO like country music, and listen to it quite a bit! Years ago, I wouldn't have ever thought I'd become a country music fan, and even remember making fun of friends who were.  And, yet, something about it drew me in and I had an open mind when a friend encouraged me to listen and now I find myself turning to country music quite often.

So, I was very excited to hear that I was being given the opportunity to see Jason Aldean in concert this week, as well as visit backstage! I've never been backstage at a concert, so I can't wait to have that experience!  He'll be at the Cricket Pavilion in Phoenix this Friday (May 21) as the opening show for Brooks & Dunn.

Country Financial is sponsoring the Trips & Picks website, where you can find information about Jason Aldean and Jewel in concert this year. There is tons of great information at the site, giving fans a chance to be behind the scenes even if they can't make a show!

Bo & I are looking forward to an evening out, as well as our first country music concert together!  I have read that it's a great show, and I'm looking forward to enjoying a memorable night.  I'll probably tweet from the concert, so if you're on Twitter, feel free to follow me @AZMelly!

*Disclosure: Many thanks to Country Financial and their Trips & Picks program for the backstage passes and concert tickets!*