Dan + Shay Perform Upbeat, Dance-Worthy Song "Heaven + Back" At Van Andel Arena Tour Stop On March 14, 2024

When Dan + Shay released their Bigger Houses album on September 15, 2023 and I listened to it all the way through for the first time, I felt like they had tailored the album just for me, as I was able to make a connection with every single song on the project in my own way for the first time since becoming a fan. Stay tuned for a future post where I explain my personal connection with each track. 

One of those songs that I gravitated toward upon hearing it was "Heaven + Back". The beautiful thing about music is that while you may not be able to what the song was written about, you can find a different way to make a connection. After the first listen, I immediately thought of my grandma who passed away at the end of 2022. Every time I hear this tune, I find myself dancing with her and both of us having a joyous time up in heaven. Hearing it also helps me smile when I look back on all of the fun times we had together over the years.

I was not sure if the duo would include the song on their 2024 Heartbreak On The Map Tour setlist because it was not a radio single. When I heard the song start at their Van Andel Arena stop on March 14, 2024, my heart was extremely happy! My friends and I were seated in the upper bowl of the venue, but despite being far away from the stage, I could feel a connected with Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney. Whether you are in front of the stage or in the furthest row in the back, these guys always make you feel like you are in the front row. I found myself dancing with them and my grandma, and singing along while watching the performance! My grandma was there with me mentally that night! 💖🎶💃

It was a real treat to see Mooney playing guitar during this performance. I have seen him play the piano a few times when I have seen them live and in YouTube videos, but not the guitar very much. Being able to witness the guys having so much fun up on that stage and really enjoying themselves during the entire show, including this performance, truly made my heart very happy! Dan + Shay have been incredibly passionate about what they do since day one and, to this day, they still show that in so many ways on social media and at their concerts. 

Below is the video I took of the duo performing "Heaven + Back" at Van Andel Arena on March 14, 2024 for my readers and followers to enjoy courtesy of my Daily Dash Of Dan + Shay YouTube channel!