So back onto music for a second... two things... I was walking through the shops in London, walked by a store that wasn't really my style but went in because of this INTENSELY amazing song that was being played... i thought, what do I have to lose... walked backed, browsed the shop a bit, totally not interested the clothes, but asked the salesperson what the song/dj was that was being played...she said, "Hey that's so cool that you asked, I have no idea, but lets go ask my manager." So we went upstairs and asked... and he wrote down the name for me after asking twice to repeat himself (still getting used to the English accent)... so here it is... he said it was a funky dance track about 5 years ago and i totally love it:
Stonebridge ft Therese- Put Em High
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21ChkFiX1j4
Lesson: Ask when you hear or see something you like, go and ask where it's from... what do you have to lose?
So on Thursday night my cousin Alia and her friend Sara treated me to a concert at the Empire in Shephards Bush.... we went and saw Joshua Radin. I love going to concerts where I don't know the person and am introduced to a new band or singer...although I do like to do a little research on youtube beforehand, just so I know what I'm getting myself into.
So the opener for Joshua Radin was a local british band called The Staves... they were good, a lil mellow, but beautiful voices.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqpew9Wcm7I&feature=related
The following act was a girl named.
OH MY GOODNESSSSSSS... okay i was just browsing links looking for a song to show you the staves and found this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ycn8Z8JzXl0&feature=related
SOOOOO COOOOLL!!!!! THERE'S A GUITAR NAMED AFTER MEEEEE!!!!! this is a sign... I told quite a few people that I wanted to learn the guitar while in France... now I must, and I must buy a Farida Guitar!!!! THAT'S THE COOLEST THING!!!!! I literally saw this right now! awesome!!!!!! the stars are aligning!
www.faridaguitars.co.uk/
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okay... sorry, back to the blog. the following act was a girl named Lissie who was really cool, kind of rucky...super cool chick!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H90XghiW4RE
And then there was Joshua Radin..he put on a really good show, interacting with the audience... was very 'real'. His music is good, he's down to earth, he's cute... i approve!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHlf08yTPiU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXu3WafBt6I
Anyways, it was a spectacular concert and am so thankful to my lovely cousin for introducing me to 3 new artists!
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