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Eisley

There once was a band called Eisley, whom I discovered back when I was only 13 years old.  I had heard of this little band from Texas through a friend. She was really into finding great unknown music, and this song happened to be playing in her room...

And while I've never spoken of them or any music that's inspired me on this blog (kinda sad)-they've been a front runner in my life. A band that cuts through me emotionally, every single time I hear their  voices. Perhaps, it has to do with the fact that soon after I began listening to them-my sister had also gotten hooked by their fantastical and whimsical sound. Pretty soon, everywhere we went we sang their songs together. Me the melody, she the harmony. It was almost a requirement at family gatherings, that she and I would put on Eisley performances. It made sense for us...Eisley is a family band after all-consisting of sisters Sherri, Stacy and Chauntelle, with their brother Weston and cousin Garron.

It's been 12 years since I first heard Room Noises. Then in 2007, their second full length album Combinations was released. But it isn't until their latest album, The Valley (released just last month)-when I listened straight through, and cried my little eyes out. I've heard them grow from singing about being lost at sea and marvelous things, to now singing about their failed marriage, and broken engagement. It's the most personal and grown up album they've ever released, and it's my baby. To say I listen to it every day would be an understatement.  My sister and I will probably always have Eisley as one of our biggest bonds. We grew up with them, and felt every note and every word sung.  The last time we saw them live was at the El Rey in 2008, and it was such a magical night. So we're very excited to be seeing them once again at the Troubadour on May 15th. I have a feeling it's going to be pretty special. 

xoxo

Always in this Twilight...

A little less than 2 months ago, I surprised Siera with tickets to see Florence and the Machine at the Wiltern for her birthday. Monday night, the concert finally arrived and we were extremely excited since neither had us been to a concert in so long. This was also our first time at the Wiltern. Such a beautiful venue-really the prettiest venue I've ever been to. I'm such a sucker for anything art-deco...

Florence didn't get on until 10p, which is fairly typical for headliners-and it would have been tolerable if it wasn't for the fact that the two openers sucked. But once she came on, it was magic. Of course the highlight of the evening was when she sang Dog Days are Over. People were going nuts-I'm sure a lot of them were either drunk or high. But the evening was amazing, and it made me realize that I really should go to concerts more often. There's something about seeing live music that makes me feel really content.

H&M hat/Kova&T striped blouse/TCEC Couture jacket/Vintage Levi's cut-offs/F21 tights/B.Makowsky crossbody bag/Dollhouse wedges

Got a rave in my brain

Monday night, Kate surprised me with tickets to a VIP Concert for Activision at the Staples Center. I already had plans, like legit plans, and scrambled around to change them in order to be her date for the evening. And lo and behold, there we were-floor access standing just a few feet away from Usher, Eminem and Rihanna! I was like-"What?! Seriously, like how lucky am I?" Well, the luck continued with free food, free candy, free drinks-all night long! Our feet were aching by the end of it (standing/dancing/jumping around in heels) but it was well worth it. Needless to say the evening was a complete success, and I'm so thankful to Megs for getting us the tickets to begin with and Bester for inviting me. I guess it pays to know Travis Barker ;)

xoxo

F21 floral dress/TJMaxx green cocoon cardi/B. Makowski bag/Deena and Ozzy mesh boots

A Quickie

You dirty people with your dirty minds! Pshaw. You must've thought this blog post would be about something else we shall not speak of in public arenas. But it isn't. I'm basically (Geo hates it when I use that word too often so I'm going to try and use it just once in this post) using that as the title of my blog entry, because I have to make it short and sweet. There is a lot of work that needs to be done. The last thing I should be doing is sitting here blogging. Even though that is all I want to do. :P

Anyway, long story short...

Last night was probably the best and quite possibly the most star-struck I've ever been. And I don't usually get star-struck. I told myself even if I saw Russell Crowe or Robert Downey Jr. walking down the street, I wouldn't run over and jump on them (even if my mind is saying "GO FOR IT!") The last thing I want them to remember about me (especially since my future lies in the entertainment industry) is my being that girl. You know the one...

***Super Fast*** "Omg! Like you are sooooo amazing, and like I cannot even believe, like, you are standing right in front of me, like omg-this is the best day of my life, like!"

Don't worry, I wasn't anywhere near that. But I was pretty close. My friend Alli had this extra ticket to go see Ingrid Michaelson at the El Rey in LA. And of course, I was going to go-it's Ingrid Michaelson. So there we were, first people in line, standing right in front of the stage-close enough to touch her close. Well afterward, Alli wanted to wait to maybe have her come out and take a picture with us. 15 minutes later, lo and behold-out comes Ingrid Michaelson with Katharine McPhee! Something you need to understand about me. I have loved Katharine McPhee since she was on American Idol. If I could have her career I absolutely would take it-in a heartbeat! Are you kidding me?! Not only is she so incredibly beautiful. But she was also really tall and really super sweet. Two very rare qualities from up and comers if you ask me. As you may well have guessed-I acted like a total LOSER in front of her, stammering up a storm. Blah Blah Blah!!! And, we were all set and posed to take a picture, when my camera died. It died! I was mortified to say the least.




And yes...she does look this gorgeous in person. Perhaps even more so.

Pics and vids from the evening will be coming soon to a blog entry near you.

Later blogopeeps!