In my ear: Zac Brown Band

Friday before last, I headed down to Cape Cod for a few days at the beach. The drive was heinous — long, trafficky, and hot as hades, thanks to the lack of A/C in my car. Also, it was me and everyone else in the Boston Metro area on the road. Luckily I had some … Continue reading »

In my ear: Band of Skulls

The name Band of Skulls might not sound like something I’d normally be into, but I cannot stop listening to this trio’s debut album, Baby Darling Doll Face Honey. A friend introduced me to BoS last year, and I liked them on first listen, but then I picked up the album again a few weeks … Continue reading »

In my ear: An Education soundtrack

I finally saw An Education a couple weeks ago, and it was fantastic! Carey Mulligan was heavenly, and I can’t wait to see what she does next. The style of 1960s London was totally enchanting — the pencil skirts, the eye makeup, the cigarettes! Definitely check it out if you haven’t seen it. From the … Continue reading »

Oh, Lilith! I’ve missed you!

LILITH FAIR IS COMING TO BOSTON! I don’t know when, I don’t know where, but I will BE THERE. As I mentioned in an earlier post, I missed out on the first two rounds of Lilith and all her female-angsty-folksy glory. I’m not sure how or why, but somehow I never made it to a … Continue reading »

Seen and heard in 2009

I realize that today is the first day of 2010, and that I should have posted any type of 2009 wrap-up business by last night… but last night I was home sick on the couch, drinking orange juice and watching Sleepless In Seattle. Living the dream, people. LIVING THE DREAM. Anywho, instead of getting deep … Continue reading »

In my ear: Christmas music

Man oh man, do I love Christmas music! As Halloween and Thanksgiving draw closer, I start itching to bust out my embarrassingly large collection of Christmas tunes. But I don’t start listening until the day after Thanksgiving. Nary a jingle bell, I tell you. I love the standards–O Holy Night, It Came Upon a Midnight … Continue reading »

In my ear: Sarah McLachlan, Fear

I’ve been listening to the “My Top Rated” playlist on my iPod this morning, and while I don’t really have a memory of rating songs, so far it’s a pretty good selection. Sarah McLachlan’s live version of “Fear” from her Mirrorball album just came on and… holy cats, I love that song! In general, I quite adore … Continue reading »

Summer days.

I’m sorry, Boston, did no one tell you it was JUNE? That would certainly explain all the rain and 60-degree weather. But you must have some inkling that it’s summer, because only a couple days ago it was sunny and almost (eek!) 70 degrees. Fickle mistress that you are, you snatched that glorious weather away … Continue reading »

Seat upgrade.

Last night I went to see Kings of Leon at the Agganis Arena (at BU). My concert date (Kelli) and I decided we deserved a beer, so we hit the concession counter before making our way to the seats. She and I both couldn’t believe how clean and nice the venue was. It’s a newish … Continue reading »