Section E, Row E, Seat 7

Thoroughly enjoyed Sufjan last Wednesday in Dallas. He took us on a 25 minute experience entitled, "Impossible Soul." It was one of the neatest musical experiences I have had the privilege to witness. This is a good clip of about 8 minutes of the 25 minute movement.

If you would have told me 7 years ago when I was introduced to Sufjan Stevens, that the first time I would see him would be a boogyin Sufjan who played tunes that were not primarily banjo or guitar driven but were heavily influenced by a drum-pad, synthesizer, and an auto-tune machine; I would have..... cliche haha...

Needless to say, I was pleasantly surprised by his new album, 'Age of Adz' and Mr. Stevens live performance. Well worth the wait.

Too Much Love.

Sooooo, Sufjan is releasing his highly anticipated full length album, "The Age of Adz" in October after a 5 year hiatus.

I cannot be more stinking excited.

I will get to go to his concert in Dallas in October as well and that just tickles my heart thinking about it.

Here is a live recording of a song from that album, "Too Much"

Too Much (Live) by Sufjan Stevens

Israeli Caves

My friend Nathan told me about these guys. I must share.

Maps and Atlases.

I suppose eclectic is the best way to describe their sound. Their album, 'Perch Patchwork" is... different. And I enjoy it.

Its a great accompaniment for commutes to and from work, outdoor activities, running errands, playing Lego Indiana Jones on the Wii... I suppose just about anything.

Solid Ground by Maps & Atlases

Big Country State of Mind

West Texas has taught me that:

1. Country Music is everything.

and...

2. The reason you actually attend college is to get married.

.... yeah.

So, with that noted, I would like to mention two ladies I have been spending a lot of time listening to.

The first is Lissie. She doesn't necessarily fit the 'country' theme of this post but her Folk tunes are close enough. Her song "Wedding Bells" is an ode to her heartache and lost hope in ever finding love again.

Wedding Bells by Lissie



Second is a lady by the name of Caitlin Rose out of Nashville, TN.

I just started listening to her when I saw her name on the ACL line-up. She writes wonderfully simple country songs like, "Shotgun Wedding" which is clever, quirky and cynical. I think that I might be in love with her.

I cannot wait to see her in October at Zilker Park! I might make a sign.


Shotgun Wedding by Caitlin Rose