Green provides musical spark
Green provides musical spark
BY ROBIN BRISCOE
AVALANCHE-JOURNAL
A woman stands in the front row, with screaming fans packed behind her, anticipating the first strum of the guitar.
She is inches away from the stage.
Sharla Hovden arrived early Saturday evening to get as close as possible to Texas country singer Pat Green.
"He's awesome!" she said of the performer, who is dear to Lubbock's heart, having graduated from Texas Tech.
Hundreds of students, along with fans of all ages, packed into the blocked off streets in the Depot Entertainment District to see Green perform as part of the Lubbock Music Festival.
It was almost concert time and excitement was high.
Many couldn't wait to hear the rhythmic and soothing words 'You came upon me, wave on wave,' - from the popular song "Wave on Wave."
Hovden said it's her favorite, adding that she was excited to hear it live, seeing the performer for the first time.
Friend Leah Ray said the best part about Green, other than his music, is that he's from Texas.
While most fans watched and screamed from the ground, some got to mingle a bit closer.
Josh Palmer was one of few who had backstage passes.
"I'm pretty excited," he said, adding that he has been a fan since the very first album.
The best thing about Green's music: "Texas Country."
Many had already attended a Green concert, but that didn't stop true fans like Stephanie Freeman.
Positioned in the front row, she geared up to watch him again, having already seen him perform in Austin.
She likes that his music is down to earth.
Others came to "rock out" Texas style, meeting up with old friends to enjoy the night.
Buster Tarplex of Merkel came to Lubbock with college buddies to take in the atmosphere.
The man, donning a cowboy hat, said the outdoor concert with a good country singer was an excellent way to have a good time.
"I'm a big fan," Tarplex said.
Then the lights on the stage lit up, as the country singer walked to the center, guitar in hand.
The crowd erupted with screams.
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BY ROBIN BRISCOE
AVALANCHE-JOURNAL
A woman stands in the front row, with screaming fans packed behind her, anticipating the first strum of the guitar.
She is inches away from the stage.
Sharla Hovden arrived early Saturday evening to get as close as possible to Texas country singer Pat Green.
"He's awesome!" she said of the performer, who is dear to Lubbock's heart, having graduated from Texas Tech.
Hundreds of students, along with fans of all ages, packed into the blocked off streets in the Depot Entertainment District to see Green perform as part of the Lubbock Music Festival.
It was almost concert time and excitement was high.
Many couldn't wait to hear the rhythmic and soothing words 'You came upon me, wave on wave,' - from the popular song "Wave on Wave."
Hovden said it's her favorite, adding that she was excited to hear it live, seeing the performer for the first time.
Friend Leah Ray said the best part about Green, other than his music, is that he's from Texas.
While most fans watched and screamed from the ground, some got to mingle a bit closer.
Josh Palmer was one of few who had backstage passes.
"I'm pretty excited," he said, adding that he has been a fan since the very first album.
The best thing about Green's music: "Texas Country."
Many had already attended a Green concert, but that didn't stop true fans like Stephanie Freeman.
Positioned in the front row, she geared up to watch him again, having already seen him perform in Austin.
She likes that his music is down to earth.
Others came to "rock out" Texas style, meeting up with old friends to enjoy the night.
Buster Tarplex of Merkel came to Lubbock with college buddies to take in the atmosphere.
The man, donning a cowboy hat, said the outdoor concert with a good country singer was an excellent way to have a good time.
"I'm a big fan," Tarplex said.
Then the lights on the stage lit up, as the country singer walked to the center, guitar in hand.
The crowd erupted with screams.
Read This In The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
To comment on this story:
robin.briscoe@lubbockonline.com 766-8742
brian.williams@lubbockonline.com 766-8717
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