The Civil Wars Live

So, my sister and I got tickets to see The Civil Wars live at The Mucky Duck on July 10. OMG...They were AMAZE-BALLS! They sounded even better live (if that's even possible!). They had such an adorable banter between them. They were so playful and flirtatious with each other. Of course I can't blame Joy! John Paul White is irresistible! Not only is he talented, he is VERY funny too which of course is a HUGE bonus! And he is hotter than Johnny Depp! Seriously. If you don't believe me, check out this photo...


See what I mean?! I told you he was GORGE!!! ;)

Here are some pics from the concert that night:






And this is one of the cover songs they performed that night. It's their rendition of "Disarm" by The Smashing Pumpkins. LOVE.

Adele

I am totally LOVING Adele right now! Her song Rolling in the Deep is amazing! It's very catchy and you just can't help but love it. In fact, I think it might be #1 on iTunes right now. Good for her!

I also love her songs Turning Tables, Chasing Pavement and Hometown Glory. She has such a deep, sultry, raspy voice. It's very unique and distinctive. And just to think she's so young. I think she's only 21!

Here's her video for Hometown Glory. What an awesome song! Enjoy!

Ray LaMontagne

So, I am utterly OBSESSED with Ray LaMontagne. I just discovered his music last year. To be honest, I didn't even like his music at first! I know, I know...I feel TERRIBLE about that! But after listening to a few songs, I fell in love. I'm kicking myself for not jumping on the bandwagon sooner! What was I thinking?! I'm a loser.

Here are a couple of his songs that I adore. These are the kind of songs that just make my heart melt. I hope I will have the pleasure of seeing him perform live someday. That would be A-MAZING!

Enjoy!

The Temper Trap

So, my latest obsession is The Temper Trap. I know they have been around for awhile but I'm just now really getting into them. You may be familiar with their song Sweet Disposition. It was on the 500 Days of Summer soundtrack. Great movie, by the way!

I digress...So I am totally LOVING their song Fader. It's such a fun, catchy song! And to be frank, I have a HUGE crush on the lead singer, Dougy Mandagi! He's UBER CUTE! Talented and good-looking? What more could a girl ask for? ;)

Everywhere I Go

I just discovered Lissie a few weeks ago. And then I noticed one of my favorite artists Andrew Belle mentioned her in one of his status posts on Facebook. So I decided to check her out again. I found her video on youtube for her track "Everywhere I Go" and I am IN LOVE with it!

This video features an elephant. I absolutely LOVE elephants! The elephant is casually following her around and the scenery is so beautiful. It's such a cool video! I love it. Oh, and the song is amazing too. ;) I really like her soulful, raspy voice.

See for yourself...

Hold Onto Hope Love by Amy Stroup

This is a beautiful song by Amy Stroup.

True by The Frames

This song is utterly AMAZING. It completely epitomizes passion. Glen Hansard is an incredible performer. I saw him perform last year and it was truly the BEST concert I've ever been to! This song gives me chills. I can totally relate to the lyrics. If this song doesn't move you, there is something VERY wrong with you. Here are the lyrics:

True

I find it so hard to be true
And all these lies I'm telling you
Are little anchors in my chest
That pull us down into this mess
I find it easy to distract
And just as soon as you turn
Your back, I'll be gone again

I find it so hard to be true
And all the secrets
I keep from you
Are like a blackness
In my heart that
Only tears us both apart
I find it easy to pretend
That we're not heading for our end
This I'm telling you

I built a wall..
I cut you off..
Now there's no lies
That's gonna fix this up

I played the saint
And a saint I ain't
Now all the hurt
Is here again.... here again

I find it so hard to be true
But I'm gonna try my best for you
And every distance that we've known
Will disappear before too long
And every line we've ever drawn
Will be erased before we're gone..
And this I swear to you..

I built a wall
I cut you off
No there's no lie
That's gonna fix this hurt..

I played the saint
I cursed your name
Now there's no-one
But myself to blame
That you're gone....

We had it down in the end to
You know I hate it this way
You keep on pushing on me
They say it's never too late
I'm afraid it is now for me

When every word that you say
I can't know how I can believe
And now you've pushed me away
Till I was way beyond me

I know I'll be lonely without you
But there's no fight left in me
I'm breaking down all the walls
You slowly built around me

Why do you ask for my trust?
When you're not worthy of it?
I find it hard to adjust
To the lines you're drawing for me.

Wait!

And here is the song. Please listen to the whole video. The end is INCREDIBLE. Glen Hansard is HANDS DOWN the most brilliant artist I've ever seen. If you haven't seen him live, you MUST. I promise you will be totally impressed with his passion. TRUST ME.