In this Crazy Tour Stories segment, the pop artist, Maya Kuriel, shares one of her wild experiences from the road. You can check out the story below:
One of the craziest stories that immediately comes to mind is my first show in Los Angeles at Madame Siam in Hollywood. I was so unbelievably nervous. This was my first official show ever and I had a lot of friends coming. My mom even flew in from Seattle. To add even more pressure, this was also around the time my boyfriend and I were just starting to date. So naturally, I told him about the show, but I was so nervous I didn’t want him there. I kept thinking, “What if I forget my lines, mess up, or do something embarrassing?” I didn’t want that added pressure, so I actually told him not to come, even though he was excited to come and support me. I could tell he was bummed but again, I had such bad anxiety leading up to the show I didn’t really think twice about it.
The show ended up going amazing, and I was so relieved and happy after stepping off the stage. I was talking to friends and family when I noticed someone kind of lingering in the back of the venue. It was my boyfriend—wearing a ski mask. Yes, a ski mask. He told me he didn’t want me to see him beforehand, so he wore the mask to blend in and make sure I wouldn’t spot him, even though it was definitely causing some odd stares from the crowd. He said he didn’t want to risk me getting nervous seeing him, but he could not and would not miss my first show.
It was honestly the sweetest, most thoughtful thing he could have done. He brought me beautiful flowers to congratulate me and we got In-N-Out afterward. We’ve been together for over 4 years now, and he’s at every single one of my shows, cheering me on without fail. It's such a funny memory, and it’s one I’ll always hold close to my heart. He’s my biggest supporter, and I’m so grateful for how much he believed in me from the very beginning—even if he had to sneak around in a ski mask to do it.
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