06/13/2026
I came across an ad that said Brad Willams was playing in Springfield. I told my wife I wanted to go see him, and she agreed it would make for a great night out. We even planned to hit the casino afterward.
I found tickets for $75, but my wife found tickets on her phone for a table up front for only $35. At that price, she bought four tickets so we could bring the kids.
We arrived at ROAR! Comedy Club, and the opening comedian, the guy in the selfie below, came on stage. Sorry I ca t remember his name. Then he asked, “Are you guys excited? Where else can you see a British rapper?”
I thought, Wait, what?
Then a skinny tall guy came out beatboxing and rapping. My wife had accidentally bought tickets to see Chris Turner.
Apparently, Brad Williams was performing down the road at Springfield Symphony Hall.
During the show, I told Chris we were at the wrong event, and he actually worked it into a freestyle rap at the end of the night. I must admit, I had never heard of him or his opening act, but it was a happy mistake. The shiw was pretty good.
After the show, he took a video with us for social media and to send to Brad Williams He asked if we enjoyed the show, and I said very much. I felt we bonded over this mistake.
Then for some stupid reason I told him, “I’m going to see Brad tomorrow.”
He replied, “F**k off, wanker.” bonding moment was over in an instant