GROUPLOVE - LIVE AT THE VAN BUREN
As the stage lights ignite and the crowd pulses with anticipation, GROUPLOVE emerges, a vibrant force of positivity, ready to infuse every beat, every lyric, with the boundless energy that uplifts both the stage and the souls of all who gather to witness their electrifying performances. You can feel the happiness in the crowd and sense of hope for the future while listening to GROUPLOVE. They warmed everyone up and started the show off with ‘Close Your Eyes and Count to Ten’. Then infused the show with a touch of some classics here and there like ‘Raspberry’ and ‘Lovely Cup’, some nostalgic favorites from the past.
Hannah Hooper and Christian Zucconi’s voices captivate you in every essence of their being and are in perfect harmony together. Their chemistry and love for each other has been shown on stage for over a decade and they never cease to amaze me. While watching GROUPLOVE you just want to grab your significant other or best friend and hold them close as you navigate through this difficult but hopeful world!
The highlight of the show was when every single person in the room screamed and sang ‘Tongue Tied’ together, nothing mattered in that moment of true bliss. Zucconi jumped down to the pit and gave one big GROUPLOVE hug to the audience as they sang together. Hannah joined in on the fun which made it all one big happy GROUPLOVE family! You can’t help but to just scream your heart out and let everything else go.
They also played some slower ballads in between and I just sat in awe with my hand on my heart and took it all in. In an interlude between songs Hannah voiced that all of us are artists. We all have it in us and to keep creating. She said creating art can enhance everything in your life when it comes to relationships with friends, family, loved ones and even your confidence. I couldn’t agree more!
This show felt very nostalgic for me. From where I was when I first saw GROUPLOVE to where I am now I can thank them for getting me through all of these tough times in life with their positive music. They feel like a band that will always be there for you and you can rely on them when you’re feeling down, cruising around, spending time with friends or a loved one or you just simply need a hype song to pump you up! GROUPLOVE truly does it all and the two things I want to take away from this show are - LOVE & OPTIMISM. Loving life and those around you can open you up to an optimistic world. Life is too short and GROUPLOVE teaches you to just go for it and to go for it with all of your being. I highly recommend seeing GROUPLOVE live in your lifetime because you will feel a sense of joy that just won’t leave your heart!
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