I have a knack for winning things. From kick balls in school, concert tickets, upgrades, and overall free stuff. But on Sunday night I received an exciting email, a contest I had entered a few months ago had selected me, and a handful of others to meet Chvrches, attend their souncheck, and attend their show later that evening.

I was so excited I couldn’t sleep, and I had to find someone to attend the concert with me. After posting a quick Facebook status, a friend from my freshman year of college agreed to accompany me. When we arrived there was already a few people standing outside waiting, I assumed for the contest. However, due to the small amount of US tour dates Chvrches was performing, these were out of towners from Florida. The show had originally been booked at a smaller venue in Chapel Hill but due to demand had to move to a closer and bigger venue.

After an hour past the scheduled time, we were let inside to listen to a two song sound check from the scottish trio. I was surprised by how perfect Lauren’s voice sounded, since I’m always nervous of certain bands sounding different than their produced voices.

After the souncheck we were allowed to meet them and get an item signed. Since I had downloaded their CD, I went out to Target before their show and bought the limited edition copy. Which according to them is very hard to sign because it rubs off.

I made sure to let it dry. But the boys were very nice and I enjoyed their accents. It was funny how short Lauren is, especially since I’m pretty small and she looks tiny compared to me.

The whole thing was really short, probably only 30 minutes, but I was really excited for their show later on. (We had a two hour wait til doors opened, then another hour til they performed) I had planned to go home and take a nap since I had to be at work at 4:45 in the morning the next day, but I ended up just watching Game of Thrones.

Since my tickets were at will call, I picked them up and we met my friend’s brother on the balcony which was a nice vantage point compared to the one I imagined I would have if I was in the crowd. The opener was a New Jersey DJ called “The Range” that was a 45 minute disappointment. With a continuous beat that never dropped, the DJ left the crowd anxious and exhausted, which amounted to an eruption of applause when he ended.

But then, Chvrches began!

Their 12 song set allowed listeners to hear every song on their debut album, and their light show kept the energy level up the entire night.

Once I get the videos uploaded onto Youtube I will attach them here.

But I was really thankful for the opportunity to get out and enjoy a concert without feeling guilty for spending money. Considering in two weeks it will be a year since I graduated still with no job, it was a nice little moral booster. So thank you G105 for letting me have this night.