Let's Change The Song

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Man oh man, I'm glad I don't own a TV. The news is about as depressing as it gets these days.
I really shouldn't say things like that because I have it sooo good compared to so many right now.
The other night I was babysitting Travis at my parents house. He had gotten out of bed and so I let him cuddle with me on the couch. Wanting to see what has been going on, I decided to watch the 11pm news as Travis fell back to sleep. After only a few minutes I started crying. Here I sit with a sweet baby boy in my arms, an entire life before him, and all that is on the news is death & destruction and the possibility of more war.  I was incredibly overwhelmed and felt absolutely helpless. Needless to say it's been hard to come back from that... I'm just trying to be grateful for what I have and make the most of my actions.
In addition to that we had a time change, lots of rain, St. Patty's Day and more rain. I'm ready for some sun and a better mood. I have the day off tomorrow so this evening I'm determined to start improving it.
Tomorrow will consist of getting new shoes, a haircut, and investigating the cost of 4 new tires. I got my tax refund so new tires it is.

And now to the music...

The big news is that SXSW was last week. Overhyped but still fun. Maybe I'll go someday. Anyhoo, Dawes did a gig for Rolling Stone where they announced the name of their new album. It's called "Nothing Is Wrong" I haven't seen a track listing yet but I'm 90% sure I've heard almost all the songs live because I love them that much ;) I was surprised to hear that "Million Dollar Bill" will be on the new album. Speaking of Middle Brother, their show here in SF is right around the corner! I'm going to spend that afternoon in the city. I planned a little picnic at Alamo Square for before the show. I think Ashley is going to come with. To bad more people don't want to come because I think it's going to be a ton of fun. I get all excited and then remember Blake Mills will be there too!! Hello gentlemen...

Photo by Doug Seymour

A little over a week ago I discovered this band from Seattle that I'm now seeing everywhere. They are called The Head and The Heart. They have such a sweet but raw sound that I quickly was hooked on. Lucky me they are playing in SF next month too. I'm going to try and go but we'll see.

Here is my list of shows coming up... join me, won't you?!

Middle Brother @ The Independent - Sun. April 3
Young The Giant @ Slims - Fri. April 22
The Head and The Heart @ Bottom of the Hill - Wed. April 27
The Boxer Rebellion @ Slims - Fri. April 29
Nathaniel Rateliff @ Bottom of the Hill - Sat. April 30
Other Lives @ Cafe Du Nord - Tues. May 24
Brett Dennen with Dawes @ The Fox Theater - Sat. June 25

A Day Of My Own

I wish I knew someone who loves music like I do.

I've really been enjoying the new Middle Brother album. I'm super excited for the show on April 3rd (Looks like quite the party if you watch below). There has been so much press for the release. It's been cool to see mostly because it has all been so positive but also that the guys are getting recognized. It seems like more press than I've seen for any one of these bands (maybe not Delta Spirit, but close). Congrats though, it's a pretty special album.

It sure does make me ache for a new Dawes album though...
The Fling's Daytrotter session went up today!!!
How cool is this?! The Railroad Revival Tour

Today has been a pretty productive day off. I finally got some books from the library. Without TV I've been trying to read more, so I finally took some time to find a couple of interesting books to get me started. If anyone has any recommendations, I'm all ears. After the library I went to Pier 1 and got some new dishes for my place. They were expensive, although I've never bought dishes before. Anyways, I love them. They are fun enough but not crazy over the top.

After a trip to Target and dumping my life savings into my gas tank, Ashley brought lunch to my house. The weather was nice so it was fun to have doors & windows open while we ate and Travis played on the porch.
Work has been picking up finally. It's so hard to be there with nothing to do when I have a million little things waiting for me at home. Plus, the day just drags by.
Unfortunately I don't have much more to update on. So, enjoy this clip!

Blake Mills and Jesca Hoop perform "Murder of Birds," at the Fretboard Journal from fretboardjournal on Vimeo.