Ooh La La Lollapalooza 2011
This year I made my second trip to Lollapalooza and per usual it failed to disappoint. Thinking back to 2 years ago at Lolla I remember one band that stood out to me as the best of the day. It was raining all day and everyone was muddy, disgusted from all day porta potty use - but very happy because all of us music lovers were together listening to beautiful sounds. With the rain we all sang along to the tunes of Bon Iver. You’ve heard this before so I won’t go into too much detail except to say that I had another magical moment this year. It’s that moment that you hear a song for the first time and you immediately know it, like know it. That probably doesn’t make sense but I think the best songs are ones that you hear for the first time and immediately respond to. You have no doubt when you buy their cd that it is going to be amazing and that’s what happened with Young the Giant. I could hear their music from far away and walking up towards their stage I just had this surge of happiness inside. They are EVERY bit as good live as their cd which really is saying something – It’s not just their production company that makes them good -they really are that good. Their music is fun, definitely west coast, and may I say that Sameer is ridiculously cute? Two more things for brownie points: 1) They are touring right now with Incubus 2) In March they headlined the Billboard Showcase at South by Southwest. Just another reason to go to Austin this year!
Other AMAZING Lolla bands:
Grace Potter and the Nocturnals – I talked mostly about Young the Giant but they were my second favorite of the day
Wye Oak - WO had some electrical problems her first time at Lolla but man was she cute. Like her a lot.
Tags: Bright Eyes, Foster the People, Grace Potter and The Nocturnals, Lollapalooza, Two Door Cinema Club, White Lies, Wye Oak, Young the Giant
Top Artists that Made an Impact on Me in 2009
Jan 4, 2010 Artists
So you’ve probably noticed I haven’t written a post in a while. I’ve been a bad girl. I could give you a hundred excuses as to why, but really I just got lazy. So in going along with New Year’s resolutions, I vow to be “not so lazy” with my blog this year. 
Another New Year’s custom I’ve noticed is the task of labeling things the “Top of ____ in 2009.” But instead of saying what I think are the top artists of 2009, I want to list the top artists that made an impact on me in 2009. Whether they had an album released this past year or not, if somehow I discovered them this past year and they were meaningful to me, they are listed below…
1. Rosi Golan (of course) – Not only did her music make the biggest impact on me this year, but so did her stop at my house for a concert. It was one of my favorite experiences this past year. Besides getting engaged of course. 
2. The Weepies – I cannot tell you how much I love these 2 amazing people. My appreciation for music has grown so much just by listening to the beautiful sounds they make.
3. Taylor Swift – Ok, so every website has named her the #1 artist of the year and she was very close to mine as well. I admire her so much. Her talent is way beyond her years. I am afraid that she might be one of those super imaginative people who will still be writing teenage love songs when she’s 30. But let’s be honest, I’ll still be listening.
4. Lollapalooza- Ok this obviously is an event not an artist, but I’m including it anyways. Because it was hands down amazing as were the artists I got to see (White Lies, Manchester Orchestra, Ben Folds, Depeche Mode, Kings of Leon and #5 on this list) and I will be back for many years to come.
5. Bon Iver – Seriously? Could he be or sound any prettier? I think not.
6. Ingrid Michaelson – How have I missed her these past years? Not a fan of her radio hits, but love EVERYTHING else. Especially her new ablum that was released this year.
7. Katy Perry – What would last year have been with out her? I went to Vegas last year on a wedding and all they played out there was her song Waking up in Vegas. I am still not sick of it. That’s pretty impressive!
8. William Fitzsimmons – I like that although William is very much so an artist that thrives on his bad experiences, his beats have a twinge of hope in them. So I don’t listen to him only when I’m depressed.
9. Cobra Starship – I love the power this band has to make you get up and dance. Sometimes, there is nothing more important.
10. Grace Potter and the Nocturnals – I started my new year last year with the discovery of this band. The excitement of finding a smaller unheard of band and sharing it with my friends is what lead me to start this blog.
Here’s to 2010 and being better at blogging!
Tags: Bon Iver, Cobra Starship, Grace Potter and The Nocturnals, Ingrid Michaelson, Katy Perry, Lollapalooza 2009, Rosi Golan, Taylor Swift, The Weepies, William Fitzsimmons
She’ll make you cookies then she’ll burn your town
Jul 16, 2009 Artists
There is this little hole-in-the-wall restaurant near my house that I’ve been to once and I’ve been dieing to go back. The atmosphere is very mismatch. No table is the same shape or color and the people are so nice. Like creepy nice. I feel like I’m in South Carolina when I walk through the door, which is a bit of a stretch from Indiana. Anyways, what I’m trying to get at is that this restaurant is so unique and it drew me in. I think sometimes today I come across a lot of just ok musicians because they are trying too hard and they end up sounding either boring or fake. Grace Potter is about as real and unique as they come. Perhaps because most of her and her band members have been together since college. Perhaps it’s Vermont’s water. Whatever the reason, her music is full of angst and passion and truth and it is hard not to love and hate. You’ll see what I mean. If you like Susan Tedeschi’s sound you’ll love what Grace gives you. And of course I have to pay tribute to One Tree Hill for bringing her to me.
To Listen:
www.myspace.com/gracepotterandthenocturnals
To Learn:
Tags: Grace Potter and The Nocturnals, One Tree Hill, Pop, Rock, Susan Tedeschi
