BRENTrocks
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(my last name is Henderson 
)...but we do share similar tastes in guitars. 
There's a unique story here, so let me start from the beginning.
In the middle of the first major shutdown, during the Covid pandemic, 3 Doors Down did a series of live stream concerts. I have always been a fan of the band, and i have in my collection, a Chris Henderson PRS (awesome guitar) I purchased and watched all of them, they were awesome!! After watching the shows, I tried to connect with Chris Henderson on Instagram, I figured he's probably not doing much because of the shutdown. Literally, within a couple hours, he messaged back and we went on to have a great conversation about all kinds of stuff. I went on to tell him about my PRS, showed him pics and such. Chris was telling me that when the restrictions were lifted that they were planning a big tour to celebrate the 20th year of "A Better Life", their multi Platinum debut album. Chris went on to offer, "If we come to Michigan, you can hook up with my guitar tech, Bernie and i will play your guitar on stage for a couple songs."
Fast forward a few months....3 Doors Down announces their 20th Anniversary tour for A better Life, and their playing the Allegan County Fair, which is only 20 miles from where i live!!
So I contacted Chris and Bernie....they hooked me up with tickets to the show and made good on his offer.
The show was last night. Bernie wanted to get my PRS at noon yesterday so he had time to get it setup the way Chris like it, his strings, etc.
Then is was showtime! The band sounded great! They played the entire Better Life album front to back...them played some of their other hits. Chris played my PRS on 2 songs during the night...one towards the beginning of the show and once towards the middle of the show.
It was so great to be at a concert again! The crowd was really into it as well, singing along with the band and really loud interaction between songs. The band was tight..well rehearsed. Brads voice sounded great. The dueling guitars sounded awesome as well.
When the show was over, Bernie brought my case to me side stage. I thanked him multiple times. So I got home and opened the case to find Chris's playlist from the show, a collection of picks from all 3 guitar players, Chris's signature on the top of the case and Chris's signature on the back of the headstock!!!!!!! I was so surprised!!!
Because of LIVE NATION's Covid restrictions, I was not able to meet Chris face to face....but I'm so grateful that he did all that for me and made it a night ill never forget!
IMG_8201 by brent HENDERSON, on Flickr
IMG_8298 by brent HENDERSON, on Flickr
IMG_8311 by brent HENDERSON, on Flickr
IMG_8330 by brent HENDERSON, on Flickr
IMG_8484 by brent HENDERSON, on Flickr
IMG_8315 by brent HENDERSON, on Flickr
IMG_8504 by brent HENDERSON, on Flickr
IMG_8505 by brent HENDERSON, on Flickr
IMG_8506 by brent HENDERSON, on Flickr
IMG_8507 by brent HENDERSON, on Flickr
)...but we do share similar tastes in guitars. There's a unique story here, so let me start from the beginning.
In the middle of the first major shutdown, during the Covid pandemic, 3 Doors Down did a series of live stream concerts. I have always been a fan of the band, and i have in my collection, a Chris Henderson PRS (awesome guitar) I purchased and watched all of them, they were awesome!! After watching the shows, I tried to connect with Chris Henderson on Instagram, I figured he's probably not doing much because of the shutdown. Literally, within a couple hours, he messaged back and we went on to have a great conversation about all kinds of stuff. I went on to tell him about my PRS, showed him pics and such. Chris was telling me that when the restrictions were lifted that they were planning a big tour to celebrate the 20th year of "A Better Life", their multi Platinum debut album. Chris went on to offer, "If we come to Michigan, you can hook up with my guitar tech, Bernie and i will play your guitar on stage for a couple songs."
Fast forward a few months....3 Doors Down announces their 20th Anniversary tour for A better Life, and their playing the Allegan County Fair, which is only 20 miles from where i live!!
So I contacted Chris and Bernie....they hooked me up with tickets to the show and made good on his offer.
The show was last night. Bernie wanted to get my PRS at noon yesterday so he had time to get it setup the way Chris like it, his strings, etc.
Then is was showtime! The band sounded great! They played the entire Better Life album front to back...them played some of their other hits. Chris played my PRS on 2 songs during the night...one towards the beginning of the show and once towards the middle of the show.
It was so great to be at a concert again! The crowd was really into it as well, singing along with the band and really loud interaction between songs. The band was tight..well rehearsed. Brads voice sounded great. The dueling guitars sounded awesome as well.
When the show was over, Bernie brought my case to me side stage. I thanked him multiple times. So I got home and opened the case to find Chris's playlist from the show, a collection of picks from all 3 guitar players, Chris's signature on the top of the case and Chris's signature on the back of the headstock!!!!!!! I was so surprised!!!
Because of LIVE NATION's Covid restrictions, I was not able to meet Chris face to face....but I'm so grateful that he did all that for me and made it a night ill never forget!
IMG_8201 by brent HENDERSON, on FlickrIMG_8298 by brent HENDERSON, on FlickrIMG_8311 by brent HENDERSON, on FlickrIMG_8330 by brent HENDERSON, on FlickrIMG_8484 by brent HENDERSON, on FlickrIMG_8315 by brent HENDERSON, on FlickrIMG_8504 by brent HENDERSON, on FlickrIMG_8505 by brent HENDERSON, on FlickrIMG_8506 by brent HENDERSON, on FlickrIMG_8507 by brent HENDERSON, on Flickr
