You Wouldn't Get This From Any Other Guy

It's been a while since I've been to a live concert.  But Ben Rector came to town again, and we were gifted a couple of primo tickets to the Magic tour! 

Once again we fell in love with the opening act, Josie Dunne - a funky pop artist with a variety of grooves.  A bright mix of Motown, a bit of hip hop, and an extra helping of sass.

Then we enjoyed some of our favorites from Ben's early albums, a nice mix of his latest album, and a few of BG's recent faves - classics Ben has been recreating.  He even mashed up with Rick Astley and legitimately Rick-rolled the entire audience at the Fillmore.  Do yourself a favor and check out Newy Lewis and the Hues.

It was a great evening - and we even parked next to an apropos neon sign in the window of a salon, ending the night on an extra magical note!

Won't Stop Groovin'

I love Taylor Swift's new song, Shake it Off, and I think I actually appreciated it even more after I saw the music video. I have moments like this every day, being a circular block that just won't fit through the square hole. I have always made up my own moves, but just recently have I really settled into a level of comfort with myself that has allowed me to dance on my own while ignoring the fear that I won't align with what the haters, fakers, and heartbreakers might think/say/do about it. This is inspiration to keep running uphill, to keep pursuing ideas that nobody understands just because they've never thought of it before, and to keep ignoring the negative energy that is all around us. It helps to increase the vibrations of a rough day, and reminds me that there are others out there fighting the good fight. OX