Soaking drunk and wearing pink

Riddle me this. What would possess a confirmed tomboy to run around in a pink cowboy hat? And convince a raging tree hugger and animal lover to participate in a stampede event? And keep a heat seeking East Indian standing outside in the cold and rain for 4 hours after first being pelted by hale? And push a retired party animal to get rip roaring drunk?

Answer: Music

Annually, the gang and I participate in the Stampede Roundup concert at Fort Calgary. It's my favorite (and only) stampede event because the proceeds go towards charity and they never book country music artists. This year's line up was Loverboy, Our Lady Peace and The Steve Miller Band. Nothing compared to Billy Idol and Joan Jett who played last year (that was spectacular!), but still pretty decent and worth the hangover. It was nice getting out because I've been a little antisocial lately and feeling neglectful of my friends. Seems they still love me and we had an amazing time. Rest assured, the cowboy hat's been stored away safely and won't make another appearance until next year.