I’m remembering that one day in June when we visited the Aurora Farmers Market at Town Park. A band was playing, and before them, some smaller groups had rocked out too. There’s something about music filling the air or someone starting to sing that makes you want to hang out at the park all day.

It wasn’t hard to see how much people enjoyed it that day—it’s all captured in the photos. But the residents living near Town Park? That’s another story.

Here are four quotes that explain why we should have live music at the park, especially during the Farmers Market. Think about how stores in malls play music to keep customers happy while they shop—it’s all about setting the right vibe, right?

First, no pain at all: “One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain,” a quote by Bob Marley.

Second, yes I completely agree: “Without music, life would be a mistake,” a quote by Friedrich Nietzsche.

Third, definitely: “Music is the best means we have of digesting time,” a quote by W. H. Auden.

And the last one, the powerful one: “Music is very spiritual, it has the power to bring people together,” a quote by Edgar Winter.

When the music played that day, it was hard for us to leave. It was nearly lunchtime, and the park was still buzzing with activity. People leisurely strolled around, parents enjoyed picnics in the shade, and children happily splashed in the splash pad. The swings swayed back and forth, while a band played nearby. “Hey Domenic, doesn’t that sound familiar?” I asked. “It’s the Star Wars theme,” he replied.