i know darius rucker made it ultra famous, but i first heard “wagon wheel” by old crow medicine show, who finished and recorded the incomplete, original version written by bob dylan. this song has many memories of mine tied to it, and i cannot help but smile whenever i hear it on the radio. i recently declared “wagon wheel” my go-to karaoke song, so if you find me at the bar with a microphone in my hand, be prepared.
cheetos & champagne
i have loved music and music videos as long as i can remember. and when listening to music, i often find myself trying to put the songs to video or picture in some unexpected way. it is this kind of daydreaming that got me inspired and got me to challenge my friends to create something fun and special.
e-b-g-d-a-e
as you may already know, i love music. i love everything about it. the concerts, the videos, the cd’s (yes, i do still buy compact discs). i grew up playing piano and french horn, both of which i never mastered but enjoyed to the fullest. i do not own a piano, because where would i put it in my cozy condo? and i do not own a french horn, because, well, because i’m not a professional musician. so, how was i to satisfy my thirst for some kind of personal musical talent? my friend nathan was quick to swoop in and provide the answer: a guitar! he owned a couple and played himself and was thrilled at the idea of having someone with which he could share this hobby. like most times, i didn’t need a whole lot of convincing.
i think i love
many moons ago i discovered the british singer and songwriter jamie cullum in a birmingham best buy aisle. he is hands-down, without a doubt, my favorite artist. one of the tracks from his album pursuit is everything a love song could be: “i think i love.” him and the piano. mm. here are the lyrics for you to enjoy yourself. and while you’re at it, why not give it a listen, too?
a night at the symphony
last weekend i was taken to dinner and the symphony. it was a regal evening, both of us dressed nicely, he in a pinstripe suit and i in a classic black dress and red suede pumps. the atlanta symphony orchestra put on a lovely show that made my heart smile.
kelsey v and the gas factory
theres not too much to say about this album cover title, except that the whole thing came out of a very out-of-context inside joke created on our annual trip to washington, dc in december 2013. garth perfectly captured and formatted this picture. the music on this album? it would be riotous and random.
the breakfast club
another gem from our ventures in the capital. good ol’ abe lincoln serves as the background for this photo. as nathan so poetically captioned it originally, “this is how 80s movies end.”
lemmon and h.e.r.b.
this picture is what started it all. on our first annual trip to washington, dc, we were wrapping up our afternoon at a local fair event before heading out. i think the attitude clearly shows, especially with lead singer eric kridle. this album kicked things off for it all.
kelsey v 