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My favorite concert experience

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The first concert of my life and the last one are from the same band, Chancho en Piedra. This concerts were the best two shows that I’ve ever seen in my life. Chancho en Piedra is a funk/rock chilean band. They’ve been around since 1994, one year before I became alive. As they were growing up, I was growing up too, so I feel connected with them since the beggining.  When I was 8 they went to my town to play a little show. That little show was my first concert and I didn’t even know them. First row, eyes locked in the bassist fingers, I couldn’t believe how fast they were. That day I decided to become a bass player, something that even today has meaning to me.                    Two years ago, in another concert. A little sweaty after the show. Fifteen years later, last week, Chancho en Piedra were celebrating 20 years of one of their finnest records. First row again, eyes locked in the bassist again. I f...

Canada, the nice neighbor from upstairs

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When I think of a city that I'd love to visit, the first name that comes to my mind is Montreal. I've always been a fan of Canada, because I personally think that they’re in another level when it comes to human rights , political issues and culture.   Montreal is just the perfect city. It’s  located in the best country of the world, they can speak English but his official language it’s French, which it’s translated to their culture: the perfect combination of America and Europe. Also, I like the fact that they have colonial architecture combined with modern and cosmopolitan architecture. All of that sorrounded by beautiful rivers that you can navigate freely, if you have a license. I’m a big fan of comedy and MMA (mixed martial arts) and Montreal has, in my opinion, the best comedy festival of the world (Montreal Comedy Festival) and also the best MMA Gym of the world (Tristar Gym). So, I’m sure that if I visit Montreal I will fall in love with all the opportunities tha...