Music is Awesome

If you've ever read my blog before, you know I love music. All music. Matt and I try to get out pretty regularly see some live bands, whether they're popular artists or lesser-known groups. We're also pretty lucky to have some amazingly talented friends and family who entertain us regularly. Over the last few weeks and months, we've definitely had a few opportunities to listen to some jams!

The big concert of 2013 (so far!!) was the much-anticipated Ben Folds Five reunion tour! I've loved this band since the 90s, and while it took a little convincing for Matt, he now loves them, too. We've seen Ben Folds solo a couple of times, but it was amazing to see the whole band back together. They played some numbers that Ben never would have been able to pull off on his own. And we got to go with a couple of fun friends, which made the event a little more fun.

Before the trio could come out, we were able to see Nataly Dawn, who was super cute and lots of fun. We've now added her to our Starred List on Spotify, and I love her songs.

Then it was time! The main event was everything I had hoped for. So awesome.

BF5!!

It was an awesome show!

You may remember the next band, Instant Empire, from their CD release party we went to last year. The lead singer is a friend of Matt's, but I would like this band even if we didn't know them. They know how to put on a great show, and it's been really cool watching them on their rise to stardom.

Matt's had all sorts of connections with musicians this month. Another of our live-music nights was when we went to see Matt's friend Jonathan Fleig. Matt actually knows Jonathan from way back (middle school, I think), and it'd been about 12 years since they'd seen each other. I think it was cool for them to get to catch up, and it was fun to hear him play at the Walnut Room in Denver. The bar didn't have the greatest set up for live music (they could have at least turned on the stage lights...), but we really enjoyed Jonathan's sound.

Playing above the bar at the Walnut Room.

And finally, the first musician I ever knew (my dad) was playing in the Highlands a few weeks ago. He's got a new project with some friends that he's really excited about. It's a blues trio, but they play a variety of rock, jazz, and pop with a bluesy twist.

The Dirty Shoes Band at Meade Street Station

We've had quite the run of fun musical experiences lately. And with some big upcoming shows this summer (Avett Brothers and DMB!!) and our friends and family continuing to entertain people along the front range, we've got some more fun with music in our future.