Oh, What A Spectacle!

They've Got Music In Them

 

 

These are pretty much two of the most awesome boys I know. Dexter is 11 and constantly amazes me on the guitar. He has been wanting to learn jazz and blues guitar. Since we were just not about able to come up with the funds for Berklee we sought out something  local. He will be going over the hill to a music shop and get said lessons. He goes and meets the instructor today. Apparently he studied music and has a degree in it.

Waylon will be getting drum lessons. The local shop refused him so again we will be traveling over the hill. He is also really excited. I kind of daydream about them playing some funk music together, we need a bass player now. That is just all in my mind though. Who knows what will happen.

Love and Music

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Avett Brothers & David Mayfield Parade

Last night was an amazing night. My friend Anegla and I went to a concert at Pechanga Resort and Casino. The opening act was The David Mayfield Parade and the headliner was none other than The Avett Brothers.

All I have to say is that this experience was amazing. I was taken back by The David Mayfield experience, even though we came in mid-set. The energy of this event was great, it felt like one of those youth group camps from high school where the Holy Ghost takes you over. I kid you not, I just felt the weight I have been carrying leave my entire body and mind. Fiddles, guitars, bajnos and the like blew me away.

 

 

There was so much emeotion and even though I carried a smile, I shed some pretty good tears. I raised my hands, stomped my feet and even danced. I kicked off my red gingham shoes and planted my feet on the wood bleacher boards that we sat on and sang along.

 

Then The Avett Brothers and the awesomeness that brings them from North Carolina took the stage. From the first note, I was taken away on an emotional roller coaster. Images filled my mind as I closed my eyes, sang a long and felt like I had lived the story they were telling. I felt like they were singing just for me and the tears came, laughter came and still all with a smile. I Facebooked some of the lyrics that just took me away. Granted not every single one...but, still. This performance was above the youth camp one, and not much to compare to as far as emotion and feeling.

The way they danced with their instruments and went across the stage was breathtaking. It was like falling in love from a distance. The long hair flying around and the bass being waltzed was just so great. The beats, the melodies, the voices, the denim, the plaid, the bandannas and.....oh it was exsacty . It was pure and it was good.

When it was over I headed over for some vinyl and a cd...and then there was David Mayfield. Got a pictyre, autograph and what not! I have been smiling ever since.

 

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Living: Concert with the Big Kid

I purposed myself to start living this year. To stop saying all the stuff I want to do, and just do it. My son and I love music. We almost always have  music on in the house. My husband also loves music, but is always busy being busy doing busy stuff. Anyhow, he likes Third Eye Blind. My husband and I saw them in concert 13 years ago in North Carolina. It was an awesome time and gave my mind a break from a miscarriage I had weeks before.

I saw that they were playing locally at the Temecula Valley Balloon and Wine Festival.  My mind raced back to 1998 and being 21.  Memories of that night are vivid.  I went to an autograph signing at Planet Rock and then off to the concert. Jimmy met me there as did some of the high school kids who thought we were cool. The music was awesome and the crowd of drunk Marines and Sailors was really great to be in.

Well, we went yesterday to see them and Candlebox. My son was kind of whiney and we reassured him once the concert began he would enjoy himself. He was upset tall people were in front of him and he could not see. We told him this is often how these things are and just enjoy the music. At onc epoint I had him sit in some abandoned lawn chair. Told him to listen to the music and look up at the starry sky. He did, and even though him and his dad were cold (hard headed) he did enjoy himself. We left slightly befoire it was over to avoid traffic but, could hear them rock their last song.

All in all it was a good time. It was not planned way ahead and even with little money brought for extras we enjoyed it. He enjoyed it and maybe next time he will remember a hoodie.

We live, we learn and we love.

Love and Living

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Bluegrass

Spend the afternoon with some good Bluegrass music and then some thrift shopping.

Susie Glaze & The Hilonesome Band

Kids love bluegrass music.

She has an amazing voice.

Hezzie in action running to library books.

 Hope your day was amazing.

Love and Joy.

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BBQ Sauce...sweet brown sugar

So tomorrow Jimmy and I will celebrate 12 years of marriage. Am I really that old? Obviously, I was 22 when I got married...do that math.

We were supposed to go out tomorrow to Subway and to thrift shop. Hezzie needs to be carefully watched though, so we are staying home. Jimmy is smoking ribs, I will make some potato salad and our friend Colene is coming over. Let's hope the rain/sleet/hail will stop so the kids can enjoy the outside.

We made some Brown Sugar BBQ Sauce today. We made it the easy way. I also made eight jars of cornbread mix. Cornbread is one of my favorite things because, you can add so much to it....cheese, bacon, jalapenos...I can go on.

Also, today I downloaded some amazing world music from Amazon. I am in love with the compilation. If you love music at all, you will love this.

Nothing real exciting to report. Today has been a cold, wet Saturday. I really wish I could have walked with some green pola dotted rain boots and a yellow coat down the road. But, I did not. Hezzie and his foot are on the mend and that makes momma smile.

Love and Rainy Days,

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Out on the town..

My friend Amanda and I went out last night. I have been friends with her since the summer of my 14th year. So yes, readers her and I have been friends for 20 wonderful years. There were a few time we lost touch but, we have never had a falling out.

We went to the Mission Tobacco Lounge and saw a blues band. We had fun and some laughs. It was a great place and I can not wait to go again, and maybe dance a little next time. I do love to dance.

This is my lovely friend Amanda and her drink. She was pretty happy after a few sips. After this drink she had iced tea with lemon...she drove.

 

The band setting up and the woman who later got caught peeing in the sink. She was way drunk and her skirt was so short when she danced I saw her flower.

 

A blurry but, fun picture of us.

A basket of fries we shared, I use the term loosley as I was hungry. Oh, I drank two cokes. Since Jimmy is in AA, I have chosen not to drink.

Us leaving, it what drizzling. We had so much fun.

 

We Sing Songs

 

Jimmy and I recorded this on Tuesday evening. This is my heartsong to him. Not the best "performance" we have done...but, it was all in fun.

 

Love and Guitar Strings.

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i am broken and looking to put the peices together. i am hoping that in process none are left behind