Couples Getaway: The Band Perry Concert at Tulalip Resort Casino in Marysville, WA

The Band Perry performs at the Tulalip Resort Casino recently.

Recently, darling husband and I drove north to see a concert by The Band Perry. I love this band for its folksy, rock ‘n’roll vibe. Its songs remind me of driving with my windows down through golden wheat fields in Walla Walla.

The concert was held at the Tulalip Resort Casino in Marysville, Wash. We had reserved a room in its hotel for an easy overnight trip.

The concert started at 7 p.m. and we got to the hotel about 5 p.m. ready to eat some dinner.

This is when I quickly learned that I know absolutely nothing about casinos.

All of the onsite dining options (except room service) are in the casino with the cigarette smoke. Ew. I wanted my dinner without a side of cancer, so darling husband and I headed to the outlet mall across the street had dinner at The Ram. It wasn't fancy, but we had a draft beer and hot sandwiches and I was happy.

The amphitheater at the Tulalip is open air, so I did a quick change into warmer attire and we headed to the show.

The venue was small and held about 2,200 people. The people who stood/sat in front of me were really tall so visibility of the stage was not always possible, but I liked how intimate the space was. I would definitely recommend the facilities folks stagger the chairs for improved visibility because I know stadium seating is not an option on the lawn.

Drinks were available on site and there were porta potties. The weather was warm and the other concert-goers were well-behaved.

The opening act was Rae Solomon from Enumclaw/Maple Valley nearby. It was fun to hear she had a local connection and she had a soulful, fun performance.

The opening act - Rae Solomon from Enumclaw/Maple Valley, Wash.

The Band Perry sang all of my favorite songs including some covers like "Uptown Funk," "Fat-Bottomed Girls" and "I Will Always Love You."

After the concert, Dane and I enjoyed the short walk back to the casino hotel. The hotel itself was not smoky. It was great!

We placed a breakfast room service order for the next morning, headed down to the main floor to explore the pool area, got a drink from the bar and enjoyed some people watching. The best was a bride and groom still in their wedding clothes both carrying huge cases of Bud Light.

The hotel room was expensive and gorgeous. We really paid for the convenience of not having to get into the car after the concert, but I would do it again. Warm red and beige tones made it feel tribal and glamorous.

Breakfast arrived at 7 a.m. sharp when a delightful staff member rolled a white tabled-clothed table into our room. We had eggs and French toast for breakfast. The food was good and it felt like we were in a movie to eat in such a fancy way in our room.

Verdict: Definitely go see a concert at the Tulalip in the open-air amphitheater. Not on a budget? Stay at the hotel, too!

Gotta wear your jean jacket and plaid to a country music concert!