My Life Really Is Like This...

Scottie and I had awesome plans to go up to NYC to see my sister and go to the Dave Matthews Caravan concert this weekend on Governors Island. BUT, now that Irene has completely screwed us and everything was cancelled, I decided to go to the next best thing. 

The new grocery store GRAND OPENING, Super Fresh! 

I know, I know... catch your breath. I too was so very excited. THEY HAD LIVE MUSIC! 

there were celebrities, our mayor... Nutter. 

The veggies were oh so fresh and clean, 

and, I got to practice wearing my rain boots before this b*tch of a hurricane hits us. I'm so mad at her.

and just to add, and im not sure how I feel about admitting this, but, all my bags broke on my walk home and I almost cried. You all would have laughed at me. jerks.

Thursday

Anyone who knew me as a little girl knows that I was a dancer. I looooooved to dance like a crazy person or dance for my studio for shows and recitals. I was addicted and I was damn good. haha! I took the usual classes that all little girls take, ballet, tap, jazz, modern and toe ballet but really loved ballet.

I was psyched to learn that a new ballet type studio was opening up here in Northern Liberties up the street from where I live. Its called Ballet Barre classes and its mainly a bar routine you did before class for ballet. Needless to say, I LOVE it. Its a great way to excersize and I'm happy to admit, my technique has not faded. Some of my flexibility? Maybe... but my pas de bourree's and developpe's are still White Swan. The studio also has a few Pilates mat classes that are a bit killer. Never thought I'd like pilates buts its proving itself to me little by little. Just seems so medieval with all that equipment.

But even with all these classes you can take, there is nothing like a good old fashioned looooooooooooong run. I just love zoning out, getting lost in thought or my ipod and running like forest gump.

It's Thursday and do you want a jam? I'm at a coffee shop right now on 2nd and they are blasting this song and its a good one... enjoy...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJVr0vJK2rs&ob=av3n

As for some new music, check her out...

Ane Brun - All Starts With One:
http://it-all-starts-with-one.com/

Tunes

Ravenna Woods

We Want It All 

I like the guitar work, clapping, drums and their album artwork is pretty awesome. 

Tunes

Holding on to Black Metal 

My Morning Jacket. 

Foster the People

here's a little blipsnip about their show last night.

http://blipsnip.it/v/ialzu831

They have some serious energy and the lead singer, Mark Foster can really, really sing. Fun fact... in really has a low speaking voice. Scottie and I were shocked. 

Put it this way, there were people there from all walks of life and if you can't listen to their CD and find something you like about it then you should sit in the corner and think it long and hard. 

Tunes for Thursday

Thanks to Leslie you now have something to look forward to after the Wednesday Jumble! Yes, I know you all are so freakin excited and this is breaking news (my sarcasm is grossing me out, sorry) BUT... TUNES FOR THURSDAY! I will feature what I'm currently listening to, so, well, you can too. I know how long these days are at work. Slap on your headphones and listen to these guys,

Foster the People

What's the best thing about Foster the People? I really like their album even though there is nothing that exciting about the band that we haven't heard really before. They have a passion pit sound. they have catchy sounds but MOSTLY they have reallllllllly infectious chorus's and I find myself singing them throughout the day and literally have no clue what I'm singing or if I even have the words correct. THAT's a good album. In my opinion. They are great for a summer tunes list for your backyard bbq and dancing after a few beers. Second best thing about Foster the People? They're hot.

Pumped Up Kids: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iehTEuaa62E&feature=related

I'm seeing them on Tuesday, look for video of the show on Wednesday. :)

Johnny Brenda's

What do you do when you get back from a super amazing honeymoon? Relax? 

No... we go see three shows up the street at Johnny Brenda's.
Meet the "now official" Kirby's. 

We do all. 

First up was Writer. Found out they were brothers from San Diego after almost swearing they were either a Philly band or had some sort of southern roots as they guitar pick and have some bluesy feel to them but for the most part they are indie rock laced with a bit of emo. Ya know, the yoosh these days. However, they are really fun to watch. The lead singer has a GREAT voice that can almost be compared if I may say to Michael Stipe of REM. Don't hurt me, but, my ears heard it... it was GOOD! Best song, Miss Mermaid. 

Next up, Guards. Now, if I could rename this band it would be "We Don't Like You Unless You Have Long Black Hair". But, that is a shitty band name, so I guess I'll let them stick with Guards. What to say about them... I was spektical at first because they put crows on their set... little dramatic but, hey give em a chance. So I did and I was happy I did! They have a great low key sound that has a 60's feel and is very hooky. I believe the girl was sitting too far behind the mic as you couldn't hear her at all during the show but listening to her now, she sounds great on their EP. (TURN UP HER MIC). Sail it Slow and don't wake the dead might be my favorite on their set.  sinister sound and anthem chorus as well? SOLD.

Next up, Cults. Check out my BlipSnip of them here. Isn't she the cutest? This is my second time seeing Cults and they don't disappoint. Its great summertime I just wanna be happy music. There isn't much more I can write that every other music medium hasn't said but, check out their CD, go see their show. If you need a practical reason to... all of the bands above sets are no longer than 35 min and each one will leave you wanting MORE but you can't get more... yet.