The author expresses mixed feelings about the prevalence of nostalgia in pop culture, particularly in the concert scene. While acknowledging a general annoyance with the over-promotion of past acts at the expense of current artists, the author reveals excitement for Bush's upcoming 30th-anniversary tour at Proctors. This personal anticipation highlights a conflict between a disdain for nostalgia and an undeniable connection to the music of one's youth.

The band Bush achieved commercial success during the author's middle school years, with singles from their debut album "Sixteen Stone" dominating the airwaves. Frontman Gavin Rossdale was seen as the epitome of cool, and the band held a special place in the author's musical landscape. Over time, musical tastes evolved, and the author moved towards punk and metal, but Bush's music still evokes strong memories.

Despite acknowledging Bush's continued activity and releases in the 2000s, the author admits that the newer material doesn't resonate as deeply as the older songs. The upcoming Sunflower Bean concert is anticipated, but the excitement doesn't match that for Bush, due to the strong connection to the band's music from their formative years. The author suggests that this phenomenon extends to the broader concert landscape, where established acts like AC/DC and Joan Jett draw larger crowds than newer bands, even if the newer bands might deliver superior performances.

Ultimately, the author concludes that nostalgia influences our perception of the artists we grew up with, often overriding objectivity. While acknowledging that Bush's performance at Proctors will likely be a competent show, the author anticipates experiencing it as an extraordinary event, fueled by the comfort and memories associated with the band's music. The author admits that good or bad performance becomes irrelevant once nostalgia takes over.