This was only my second concert of 2018 and third time seeing Albert in the last 5 years. This time brought me back to the Middle East Downstairs, a 600-person capacity room with a very tight feel given the ultra-low ceiling. I had reached out to Albert’s publicist ahead of the show hoping to secure a photo pass for the show and remarkably, that was all that it took. After a small sorting out at the venue (Albert’s team was top-notch in helping me find my way at first), I was given a crew wrist band which basically allowed me access wherever in the club to do my job. As I first separated from my friends I came with, I felt like I was on a battlefield being as cautious as possible and trying to come to terms with my newly bestowed freedom to roam during the night. I couldn’t believe I was actually living my dream that night.