While for many people the person that helps them out, like the one that I just described, is someone that they're close to and trust. I have only had the pleasure of meeting my person once and I fell on the ground and cried.. apparently for a good five minutes before he offered me a hug which was more than enough to get me up and out of the curb. It may sound ridiculous but Bryce Avary can make me smile regardless of any situation - his words and voice, at least. I saw him perform for the fifth time on May 26th and after a couple of difficult weeks he really did not let me down. Waking up on Wednesday morning I felt a smile spreading across my face as I realised that I'd be dancing myself silly in a few hours. As promised, the familiar sounds of his piano filled the o2 and I quite simply felt better. The incredible summer sound of "You Gotta Believe" and an old-school lovely, "That's So You" were all I needed to remind me of his incredible and beautiful talent. It also reminded me of my immature jealousy towards his wife, Tara - also one of the nicest people I've ever met.
I only have a few friends that also appreciate his music but even they don't quite understand me, as I stood scooping up confetti after the show and tried to explain why and how I could just feel that much happier.. about absolutely everything. I continued to try and explain myself and have been doing so since I was fourteen. The topic even returned the following day as a friend and I discussed how lovely and talented his children are going to be, only further reminding me that my adoration is completely beyond any level of normality. I would feel somewhat embarrassed or bothered by it but Bryce Avary deserves to be adored and while I never have and never will have any musical talent whatsoever, I can only try to and hope that I could write as beautifully as he does.
& he's just SO lovely!!
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