Sofar Sounds has recently collaborated with Fever to bring a series of special concerts to L.A. neighborhoods, and we got the opportunity to experience the first one on March 23! With a secret venue and lineup, we weren’t too sure what to expect. It ended up being a lovely night out in Van Nuys that we’d experience again and again. Read on for our review!
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Finding out where the show was taking place
As we made our way to the Fever x Sofar Sounds premiere, we felt a bit apprehensive. Booking our ticket was straightforward: once we selected our concert, we were sent an email with all the essential details the day before. We learned whether there would be food onsite, if the venue was indoors or outdoors, and accessibility options. But still, venturing into the unknown was a bit nerve-wracking — that is, until we arrived at the concert. Since the lineup of artists remained a mystery, we couldn’t wait to uncover which 3 performers would grace the stage!
Discovering the 3 artists
When the first artist was announced, we felt like part of an exclusive club. Here we were, in this secret location, about to enjoy music from 3 secret Chicago artists! Every performer surpassed our expectations, encouraging us to clap and sing along as they transported us into their musical universe.
The Sofar experience is totally different than usual concerts we had been to: with big arena shows, we can be distracted by the smells and sounds around us, rather than focusing on the music. At Sofar, it felt like being immersed in every note.
Making friends!
Sitting there surrounded by all the musical energy made us feel close to the people in the room. Because of the intimate setting, we noticed every unexpected glance as the next artist took the stage, every little dance and every applause. Lights seemed to glow brighter, the music resonated more deeply and all of our senses were heightened. We exchanged smiles with each other, feeling connected as if we were all drawn to this secret spot for a reason.
Right after the concert
A few hours after the show, we got a love letter in our inboxes including the names of the artists we enjoyed that evening and ways to stay connected with them. You know those moments when you can’t quite recall an artist’s name or have a melody stuck in your head? Yeah, we’ve all been there. It was incredibly helpful to have Sofar reach out, and we ran to Spotify to follow our favorite artists.
The bottom line
Attending our first Sofar concert was an experience we’d definitely repeat. It was refreshing to step away from large-scale concerts and instead immerse ourselves in the intimate atmosphere of a small venue, surrounded by oher music lovers. We highly recommend adding Sofar Sounds to your Chicago bucket list for a memorable musical experience!