When it comes to memories, there’s value that lies even in the most painful ones. Altogether, this emphasizes the real power of human connection in the face of both love and loss. 

A crowd packed into the stadium-style seats at Blue Hills Bank Pavilion Sunday night to see Ben Howard perform. They were bundled up in puffy Patagonia jackets and sturdy wool scarves to fight off the chilly weather, but they roared in response, nonetheless.