Shines down on my home

I can't believe it's over...my sister and I finally got to watch our favorite band, Eisley, perform at the Troubadour last night. And they put on quite a show. I always love seeing them perform live, because the people who usually come out to see them are truly dedicated fans. The vibe of the room was electric, and everyone sang along-even to the songs from their new album. Most importantly, my sister and I got to spend some much needed time together, which I had truly missed with her living so far away. Another highlight of the evening-I finally got to meet my facebook friend/style crush, Maeghan. She and I have mutual friends and a mutual respect and love for each other's style-so it was exciting to finally see and talk to her in person. My only gripe of the night? The troubadour security guards...such assholes. One guy even lasered me in the eye just because I was taking pictures, when there were 25 other people in the crowd doing the exact same thing...weirdo. But other than than, nothing could've ruined my night. We both went home extremely satisfied, with tour posters in hand to commemorate the evening. Perfection. 

Jack by BB Dakota blazer/Mystic top/Silence and Noise jeggings/F21 brogues and earrings

Make me better love

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