They say that this is where the fun begins

Nothing like a banjo, acoustic guitar, standing base, and cello to get your head bobbing and your boots clacking on a Thursday night. I went into this concert as an Avett Brothers novice and came out an Avett Brothers die-hard. They had me dancing around and feeling so warm and fuzzy that I think I gave everyone in my concert posse at least three hugs. A blend of pop, country, bluegrass, rock, folk, and ragtime, the Avett Brothers (Scott and Seth), along with Joe Kwon (cellist) and Bob Crawford (bassist) make for a very good evening. Like armfuls of confetti, they hurl glee and passion onto the audience below. Thought provoking lyrics were heartfelt and deep, yet far from maudlin. Whether we were clapping our hands above our heads or swaying with our eyes closed, the music was buoyant and fresh and has had me downloading their discography all morning.

Slight figure of speech!!!!






put your clothes on, I've got all that I can take




Working hard or hardly working?

...begat everything else.

New York is grand because it is the city that never sleeps. Nights begin around 11, end around 5:30am, and brunch the next day starts usually around 2. As they say in Italy, anything before 2pm is considered morning-- same goes for New York City on Sundays. And it's wonderful. While I am on the New York City thread, I figured I would post some music that will not only keep us from sleeping, but will also keep us from thinking, analyzing, planning, worrying, working, and learning. Just shut up and keep dancing, keep moving, keep cheers-ing, keep throwing your hands in the air and hearing, keep bouncing, keep cheering, and hanging from the chandeliers on the ceiling. Whatever makes you feel good. Do it. And don't fight the feeling.

Stereo Love


this is my favorite version of this video by far


my kickass roommate's (Julia Kuhn) typical jam on a Saturday morning:






sick mashup