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I had a great night and it was so refreshing. My friend Katie decided that for a house warming gift she'd take to see one of my favorite musicians in the whole world that happened to be coming to Madison.
One of Katie's friends was having an art show down at a gallery on State street tonight as well, so we hit that up first and then headed over to the Barrymore to see Amos Lee.
It was SO good. I love music and i love this guy's voice. He's a been fave of Steve and I's for awhile.
Sometimes when I go to concerts of artists whose albums I really like I get really nervous. I feel so scared that I'll hate them when I see them live and it will forever ruin my enjoyment of their album. It really is the true test to see if an artist is just someone singing with lots of effects or if they really are as great as they sound on their CD.
Amos Lee did not disappoint. Seriously, he was amazing. Katie wasn't really that familiar with his music and even she said he made it on to her top 5 favorite concerts list (and she goes to A LOT of concerts).
It really was just what I needed after having a rough few weeks. I don't know what it is about music, but it is so therapeutic for me. I feel so connected to God when I'm listening to good music, regardless of if the musician is "spiritual" or not. Music moves me in a way nothing else can. Sometimes just hearing a beautiful melody can bring me to tears and I'm not that emotional of a person.
So, I had a great night listening to some great tunes. It was so refreshing to forget all my worries and just enjoy listening to some amazing musicians (seriously, the keyboard player was awesome - and he even played a crappy Roland, and the drummer only had 1 tom and it took me listening to two songs before I even noticed). I really needed this tonight and feel much better after my bummer of a day. I'm so glad that God invented music, I just couldn't imagine life without it.
4 Comments:
i love this jenny- i am so glad to see you had a fun night and were refreshed with tunes. i am thankful for sweet katie.. what an amazing new friend God has given you for this challenging season.
Hi Katie! Thanks for your encouragement on my blog. It is awesome that you were able to have a truly refreshing and fun evening! I understand how those can be so rare at this time in both of our lives. If you have any interest in talking more feel free to send me an email at heidiandnickgraham@gmail.com.
Blessings! Heidi Graham
Hi, Jenny -
I was perusing my friend's blog (Charissa McFarland) and I saw your comment which led me to your profile and then your blog. Your profile picture looked so familiar i had to read more about you. I think I have met you before. My parents used to go to Vineyard in STL w/ Randy Clark. I visited with them when I was home or in the area. My parents are Kim and Tom Tottleben. Just thought I would drop a line and say "hi!" Hope you guys are doing well in WI and with the new church! That sounds very exciting!! Stay warm!!
God Bless!!!
I love Amos Lee...I bought his first CD and then a year or two later saw him open for Elvis Costello who opened for Bob Dylan. Amos was one of the highlights of the show for me.
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