I’ve ticked off two of my original 3 reasons for learning Welsh
Last night I saw two of my favorite Welsh music groups, Bwncath and Fleur de Lys 
and I understood both the lyrics of the songs and the chit chat between songs as well (for the most part at least, not 100% obviously)
As for connecting with people here, I actually went to this gig as a 5th date with a lovely man I met through speaking Welsh 
he’s really patient and wonderful with my learning, and he proudly tells people about how I’m learning (including to his friends and family who are all first-language Welsh like him). We’re also going to see Los Blancos in Caernarfon on Friday with all his friends (first meeting 
) so let the Welsh music and conversations continue!!