A Summer Night with Rod Stewart
Music, memories, and a Maggie May Mule
Summer concerts are their own kind of time machine. One song can take you right back to another time — and that's exactly what happened watching Rod Stewart, with Richard Marx opening the night.
A little date night. A little memory lane. A very good excuse for a Maggie May Mule before we walked out the door — and that alone would've been reason enough to go.
Rod Stewart brought the charm, the sparkle, and that unmistakable raspy energy to the stage.
Rod Stewart brought the charm, the sparkle, and that unmistakable raspy energy to the stage.
Favorite Moments from the Night
Some artists feel less like performers and more like part of your own history. Rod Stewart is one of them. Richard Marx is too — even if I couldn't have told you that before the lights went down.
The songs brought back car rides, old friends, slow dances, summer nights, and more than a few fashion choices I'd rather not revisit. It wasn't just a concert. It was an entire room full of people my age belting out lyrics we swore we'd forgotten, phones up, wine sloshing, not a shred of shame in the building.
Concerts like this are shared history. A little raspy, a little romantic, a little rowdy — and exactly what a summer night calls for.
Richard Marx — charismatic, warm, and completely engaging. And did I mention — really handsome? Really.
Richard Marx — charismatic, warm, and completely engaging.
What to Bring
For this kind of night, I like to keep ridiculously simple:
A clear bag
Phone
Tickets saved to Apple Wallet — trust me, digging through your email for a ticket in a dark parking lot is not the vibe
That’s really it.
The less you carry, the easier the evening feels, and the fewer things you'll leave behind at the merch stand.
Keep the Music Going
A few of my favorite Rod Stewart and Richard Marx songs to keep the concert going long after the encore — and long after my voice gave out.
Listen while you scroll, get ready for a night out, or mix a Maggie May Mule and pretend you're still twenty-five.
“May good fortune be with you, may your guiding light be strong”
A Concert Night Cocktail: The Maggie May Mule
The Maggie May Mule is cold, bright, and easy to make before you head out the door.
It is a simple little nod to Rod Stewart — and works beautifully as a cocktail or mocktail.
Maggie May Mule — It practically named itself
Shop the Collection: Concert Night Favorites
A concert night doesn't need much, but a few pretty and practical pieces make the evening easier — and give you an excuse to shop, which none of us really need.
A few favorites to include:
A cute clear concert bag
A fun concert outfit
Copper mugs for the Maggie May Mule
Closing
A summer concert is such a good reminder that fun does not have to be complicated.
Sometimes it is just music you love, someone you enjoy being with, a cold drink before you go, and a night that feels a little different from the usual routine.
Because a little music, a summer night and a Maggie May Mule…
is for the Birds.
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If tonight made you want more nights like this — good music, good drinks, and zero regrets about the volume — come join the flock. I'll send you the recipes, the playlists, and the occasional excuse to put on real pants and go have some fun.
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