Last night, my dear friend, Saraj, and I had a simply perfect concert experience. Good conversation catching up, 3 amazing bands (Lorna Shore, Gojira, and MASTODON), flawless performances, perfect setlists with no lackluster songs. Running into concert goers from past shows.
Special thanks to vettix.org for sending us to the show for free.
Very special thanks to the Concord Pavilion staff for upgrading us to a VIP box for the Mastodon set! My concert hoody has a blend of metal band patches and my personal Army patches, all arranged like they would be on a duty uniform. They staff noticed that I was connecting powerfully, tearfully, and joyously with the music. Plus the patches.
You can see two early pics, where we're off to the left and far back, then later pics where we're close to center and much closer.
Mastodon is very important, to me. They've been part of my journey to heal from combat PTSD. They're psychedelic and if you want to free yourself from ego and achieve acceptance, their music is just perfect. And heavy, endlessly interesting, and enjoyable. Unbelievable talent.
It was a night I'll always remember. And one of those experiences that confirms life can be amazing and worth all the struggle.
At the end of the show, we stayed and talked with the ushers, who were obviously pleased that we loved the upgraded experience. We left after giving them hugs!
Thanks to everyone who made last night possible, in big and small ways. You all rock! 🤘🥰🥳
United States Army
Currently Serving
Posted by Leigh Vieira
Event Attended: The Mega-monsters Tour: Mastodon & Gojira W/ Special Guest Lorna Shore
Event Location: Concord, CA
Event Date: Apr 20th 2023
Tickets Donated By: Live Nation
United States Navy
Veteran
1993 - 2013
Posted by Brent
Event Attended: Arizona Diamondbacks - MLB vs San Diego Padres
Event Location: Phoenix, AZ
Event Date: Apr 20th 2023
Tickets Donated By: Arizona Diamondbacks
United States Air Force
Veteran
1990 - 2012
Posted by Sean
Event Attended: Guy Ritchie's the Covenant - Early Access Screening
Event Location: Saint Louis, MO
Event Date: Apr 16th 2023
Tickets Donated By: Vet Flicks
United States Army
Veteran
2001 - 2009
Posted by Cindy
Event Attended: Ballet Masterworks
Event Location: Denver, CO
Event Date: Apr 16th 2023
Tickets Donated By: Colorado Ballet
United States Army
Veteran
1991 - 1993
Posted by kim
Event Attended: Noco 400: 2023 Spring NASCAR Cup Series
Event Location: Ridgeway, VA
Event Date: Apr 16th 2023
Tickets Donated By: Martinsville Speedway
United States Marine Corps
Veteran
1999 - 2004
Posted by Manuel
Event Attended: Mimosa Fest Gilbert
Event Location: Gilbert, AZ
Event Date: Apr 15th 2023
Tickets Donated By: United Festival Productions
United States Navy
Veteran
1990 - 1991
Posted by Cedric
Event Attended: Chicago Fire FC - MLS vs Philadelphia Union
Event Location: Chicago, IL
Event Date: Apr 15th 2023
Tickets Donated By: Veteran Tickets Foundation Purchases, Chicago Fire FC - MLS
Blessings
Gabriel Jacquez
United States Navy
Veteran
2000 - 2005
Posted by Gabriel
Event Attended: Cirque Du Soleil: Corteo
Event Location: Los Angeles, CA
Event Date: Apr 13th 2023
Tickets Donated By: Cirque du Soleil - International Headquarters
Jonathon L.
US Army
3 Tours in Afghanistan
United States Army
Veteran
2001 - 2005
Posted by Jonathon L.
Event Attended: Detroit Tigers - MLB vs Boston Red Sox
Event Location: Detroit, MI
Event Date: Apr 9th 2023
Tickets Donated By: ILITCH Sports Entertainment / Detroit Tigers
United States Army
Veteran
1981 - 1985
Posted by Phillip
Event Attended: Shinedown: the Revolutions Live Tour
Event Location: Huntington, WV
Event Date: Apr 12th 2023
Tickets Donated By: Frank Productions, Inc.
Words cannot express the gratitude I have for the kindness that you have shown in donating tickets for the Salt Lake vs Charlotte soccer game. I wish to express to you the difficulties that I have had with the PTSD and other less severe injuries that I deal with daily. I no longer am able to work, nor is the V.A. giving me any sort of assistance. Thanks to you, I have finally been able to enjoy a sports event with my family, and what a joy it was!!! Far an evening and for a couple of days thereafter, I actually felt like a regular human being again. May God bless you, and those you love and care for.
Sincerely,
Walter Max Adam, Maj (ret)
328th CSH, 2nd Medical Brigade
United States Army
Veteran
2002 - 2011
Posted by Walter
Event Attended: Real Salt Lake - MLS vs Charlotte FC
Event Location: Sandy, UT
Event Date: Apr 8th 2023
Tickets Donated By: Veteran Tickets Foundation Purchases
United States Marine Corps
Veteran
2004 - 2012
Posted by Billy
Event Attended: San Jose Sharks - NHL vs Edmonton Oilers
Event Location: San Jose, CA
Event Date: Apr 8th 2023
Tickets Donated By: Veteran Tickets Foundation Purchases, San Jose Sharks
United States Navy
Veteran
1990 - 1991
Posted by Cedric
Event Attended: A Soldier's Play (chicago)
Event Location: Chicago, IL
Event Date: Apr 5th 2023
Tickets Donated By: Bond Theatrical Group
This was our first time at a National Geographic Live event, and I have to say I was very impressed.
I thought it was cool to have the person who this is all about narrate their story with slides and video and give us view from the creator as opposed to us just watching something.
The question session at the end was also a cool audience participation event as well as being in the lobby afterwards to say hello and shake hands with.
PTSD can isolate people, but VETTIX is helping to get people out and about and feeling sociable again, so thank you all for the donations, they are much appreciated!
United States Marine Corps
Veteran
1983 - 1987
Posted by CHRISTOPHER
Event Attended: Mc Presents National Geographic Live - Improbable Ascent
Event Location: Boise, ID
Event Date: Apr 4th 2023
Tickets Donated By: VELMA V. MORRISON CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
United States Navy
Veteran
1990 - 1991
Posted by Cedric
Event Attended: Overdue
Event Location: Chicago, IL
Event Date: Mar 31st 2023
Tickets Donated By: On the Spot Theatre Company
United States Navy
Veteran
1990 - 1991
Posted by Cedric
Event Attended: Chicago Blackhawks - NHL vs Dallas Stars
Event Location: Chicago, IL
Event Date: Mar 28th 2023
Tickets Donated By: Chicago Blackhawks - NHL
United States Army
Veteran
1984 - 2007
Posted by Angela
Event Attended: Echopark Automotive Grand Prix
Event Location: Austin, TX
Event Date: Mar 26th 2023
Tickets Donated By: Speedway Motorsports, Inc., Veteran Tickets Foundation Purchases
We have never been to a Globetrotters game and without your generosity I'm not sure we could have this year.
We had an amazing time and I was able to enjoy the game without my anxiety or PTSD affecting my time with family.
Thank you once again.
United States Army
Veteran
1989 - 1991
Posted by Byron
Event Attended: Harlem Globetrotters
Event Location: Oklahoma City, OK
Event Date: Mar 25th 2023
Tickets Donated By: HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS
United States Army
Veteran
1984 - 2015
Posted by Diane
Event Attended: Buddy Guy - D***n Right Farewell
Event Location: Chattanooga, TN
Event Date: Mar 21st 2023
Tickets Donated By: Outback Presents
United States Marine Corps
Veteran
2004 - 2012
Posted by Billy
Event Attended: San Jose Sharks - NHL vs Seattle Kraken
Event Location: San Jose, CA
Event Date: Mar 16th 2023
Tickets Donated By: San Jose Sharks
I want to thank you for sponsoring tickets to the Reba McEntire concert at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. Having the opportunity to attend such an even with a close friend is a great way for me to deal with my PTSD and the isolation it brings. My 2023 mental health goal is more community engagement. Your generosity made that possible. So thank you. We enjoyed the show very much.
Sincerely,
Derek Wolter
United States Air Force
Veteran
1996 - 2018
Posted by Derek
Event Attended: Reba Mcentire
Event Location: Milwaukee, WI
Event Date: Mar 17th 2023
Tickets Donated By: Live Nation
United States Army
Veteran
1986 - 2015
Posted by Carter
Event Attended: Rachmaninovs
Event Location: Eugene, OR
Event Date: Mar 16th 2023
Tickets Donated By: Eugene Symphony
United States Navy
Currently Serving
Posted by Bret
Event Attended: Anaheim Ducks - NHL vs New York Islanders
Event Location: Anaheim, CA
Event Date: Mar 15th 2023
Tickets Donated By: Anaheim Ducks
United States Army
Veteran
1985 - 1992
Posted by Bobby
Event Attended: An Evening With Third Eye Blind
Event Location: Macon, GA
Event Date: Mar 15th 2023
Tickets Donated By: Big Spring Entertainment
United States Army
Veteran
1994 - 2015
Posted by johnny
Event Attended: Brahms Piano Concerto 1 & Dvorak 8
Event Location: Houston, TX
Event Date: Mar 10th 2023
Tickets Donated By: Houston Symphony