This Lumineers Automatic Tour wristband carries the kind of memory that feels electric every time I look at it. After four concert-less years, this show felt almost life-changing. My best friend and roommate, Mckenna, bought nosebleed tickets on a whim back in April, and we decided to go together—with our friend Ashley from Detroit joining us too. When September finally arrived, we made a full weekend of it. We stayed at Mckenna’s house in St. Johns, where I met her family, explored her hometown, and felt completely welcomed. The next day, we drove to Detroit, dropped our bags at her brother’s place, and spent hours exploring Somerset Mall—one of the biggest and most exciting malls I’ve ever been in. We ate, shopped, laughed, and got ready for the concert like it was a big event in our own little universe.

By the time we walked into Comerica Park, I couldn’t believe how massive the venue was—I’d never been anywhere like it. The Backseat Lovers opened the show, which was special on its own since they’re another one of my favorite bands. But when The Lumineers came on, everything felt surreal. We screamed every lyric, danced in our seats, and even cried at one point. Then the impossible happened: they brought out Noah Kahan, another one of our all-time favorite artists. It was the kind of night that felt too perfect to ever recreate. This wristband isn’t just souvenir plastic; it’s a reminder of a weekend full of friendship, music, and magic—one I’ll carry with me forever.