Lifescouts Friday: Here's some badges and stuff

This week has been hell. Not because anything bad has happened; no, it has just been insanely busy. At work, we're wrapping up a lot of projects and we also had an open house to show off our new offices (although, it really isn't that new since we moved in August). I've been trying to finish up all of my final projects for my Spring semester, I've put off a few major assignments for far too long and now I'm paying for it. Also, my dance recital is in two weeks, so practices have been longer and harder than usual. This week's Lifescouts doesn't have much of a theme, it's a bit scattered, just like I feel.


Cello 

Before I decided to take violin lessons, I wanted to play the cello. I took all of two lessons before I decided that there was no way I was going to be tasked with carrying an instrument that was taller than I was. I took violin lessons for a couple years before I decided to move on to the flute, something even smaller and easier to carry.





Programming 

This is more of a work-in-process badge. In high school I was in some sort of tech club and I learned a few basics, but really I spent most of that time hanging out with friends. Now, I'm trying to actually learn. I've been able to teach myself a few things (thanks, internet!) but I'll be delving into it fully come the fall when I start at UTD and actually start taking some real classes.





Harmonica 

What kid didn't get one at some point in their life? And after I saw "The Blues Brothers" for the first time, I thought that I would be able to be that awesome one day. Alas, that did not happen. And as with the cello, I quickly lost interest and moved on to other interests and instruments.

Safari 

One of the reasons people wanted to be in band in high school was because, every four years, the band would take a trip to Florida and march in the parade in Disney World and visit all of the parks. While we were in Disney's Animal Kingdom, a few of my friends and I went on the Kilimanjaro Safari tour thing. It might not be a real safari but I have a feeling that it the closest I will get for a long time.

Trombone 

I never tried to play the trombone; actually, I never really tried my hand at a brass instrument. I did briefly date a guy who played the trombone. It was a very short lived high school romance. Really, it wasn't much of a romance. I don't think it was long enough to be considered a romance. We also just kinda stopped dating without ever really breaking up. I'm not sure how that happened...

Lifescouts Friday: Musically Inclined

Happy Friday all! This week has really had its ups and downs. The Stars were eliminated from the playoffs and I had to take my car in to get serviced because it wouldn't turn on, but a lot of the work required to be done was covered under warranty. I was told that work would slow down after fourth quarter but I've yet to see any sort of slow down happen yet. But I wont complain (too much) because it is nice to be able to have a job and taking on more responsibilities that are more marketing/design centered. So I present to you this week's addition of Lifescouts! The next few additions are going to be about music. Enjoy!


Bass

As you all know, Justin taught me how to play the guitar. He also taught me how to play bass. In high school, I thought it was important to learn to play as many instruments as possible. In addition to actually taking lessons for various things, I took it upon myself to learn from people I knew. Not that it really does me any good now. I haven't played any sort of instrument since I left school.

Clarinet

In high school, if you made it to a certain chair in band, you had to audition for the state orchestra. You could do so as a soloist or coerce another poor soul to practice a piece and perform it with you (so you also had to rely on them to perform well in order to make it). My freshman year of high school, having never auditioned alone before, I was able to convince a friend of mine that played the clarinet to perform a duet with me. I also did learn how to play a bit as part of my I-need-to-know-how-to-play-every-instrument-known-to-man phase.

Perform on Stage

I was in band and orchestra. And in the state orchestra. And I was a part of a choir. We had to perform many times. That is a big part of being in each of these musical groups. You had to perform on stage.

Saxophone

Another part of my  I-need-to-know-how-to-play-every-instrument-known-to-man phase. Also, since most of my friends in high school were in band, a lot of the people I dated were in the band. One of these people was a guy who played the saxophone. Like most high school romances, it didn't last and we have grown apart and don't even speak to each other.

Piano 

I actually took lessons to learn how to play the piano. This was not part of my  I-need-to-know-how-to-play-every-instrument-known-to-man phase. I began taking lessons when I was five or six and continued until high school. Unlike most instruments I took up, I can actually still play the piano even though it has been years since I actually took lessons.

Fall Out Boy is back!

Last night while most of the US was busy watching the Super Bowl, I spent my night on tumblr and watching the Puppy Bowl (try not to get too jealous of my exciting night). While on tumblr, I came across a post the was a bit hard t o believe at first glance: Fall Out Boy released a new song, "My Songs Know What You Did in the Dark (Light Em Up)."

I listened to it, it was great. But I couldn't imagine the fact that Fall Out Boy releasing a new song (and possibly album) could break without much fuss. So I just assumed maybe the post was wrong and it was just an unreleased song that they had recorded years ago that has just found its way onto the internet. That seemed more plausible than the fact that FOB was back and there wasn't any major news about it. I know not everyone cares as much about them, but there still are fans out there, right? If they were back together then this would be bigger news than a tumblr post with less than 1,000 notes, right? I'm not the only one still listening to music from ten years ago, right? Other people should care more about this!

But today, I saw that the news has broke that they are in fact releasing a new album (released May 6th). I'm absolutely ecstatic. I've been listening to FOB for 10 (or is it now 11?) years. I've bought every one of their albums. There are albums I love (Take This to Your Grave) and albums that I feel didn't really quite measure up (Infinity on High) and I've even listened to Patrick Stump as he did his own solo act (Soul Punk really was pretty great). And to find out they're back is just great! I've already preordered "Save Rock and Roll" and I'm pretty certain I'll be going to see them when they're in Dallas June 8th. Seeing that this was trending worldwide (it still is and has been for most of the morning) makes me realize that I'm not the only one to still listen to them and get excited about them releasing a new album. I guess there are still a lot of fans out there that, just like me, have been silently hoping this day would come.

I'm really quite excited to hear the news that they're back together and making music and I'm excited to see what they create after their three year hiatus. I'm a fan that will be dedicated no longer how long of a break a band needs to take. Fingers crossed I'm not disappointed with what I hear!

Lucero - Goodbye Again

I know its been quite a while since my last "Music Monday" type post, so here's another song that is sure to be a nothing less than a way to make it through your Monday. Like most of the people that work Monday - Friday, I'm not a fan of Mondays. Since this is a short week and I'm really looking forward to the weeknd, I needed something to help me through today. So I've fallen back on one of my favorite bands, Lucero. With a mix of Lucero, Ryan Adams, Wilco, and American Aquarium, I think I might make it through this short week.

Fun. "Be Calm"

This week has been just crazy busy and I really don't feel like there are near enough hours in the day. Really, I've been feeling a bit overwhelmed with work, school, dance, and fostering lately. This song really seems to help. And I love Fun. and thought you should all enjoy one of their older, less well known songs.

Ben Folds Five

Ben Folds Five has been one of the bands that I've loved for a very long time and I've always wished I could see live but I knew that I never could due to the fact that they broke apart ten years ago. In January/February when I heard that they were recording a new album, I thought that I might finally get the chance. In June, when they announced they were going to be touring and they were, in fact, going to be in Dallas, I knew that I was going. I didn't care how much the tickets were, where the show was going to be, I knew that I was going to go.

And I'm really glad I did.

There was a part of me that was a bit worried that I was expecting too much out of this show. I mean, they haven't played together in ten years, what if that chemistry that you hear on their old records just isn't there? What if I saw them live and it just wasn't everything I had been thinking it would be and it should be and I just left disappointed and disillusioned? There was a small part of my brain that was telling me that this group I've wished I had had a chance to see for over ten years would not be able to measure up to everything I was expecting. It's a good thing I very rarely listen to that part of my brain. Because they still have it.

Not only does Ben Folds have an insane amount of talent (and maybe a touch of ADD) so he can hear a comment in the crowd and then create an improv song that's ten times better than most of the generic crap on the radio, but Robert Sledge and Darren Jessee are able to keep pace with him (because they, too, are insanely talented musicians). Even though you're in a venue with a thousand other people, you get the feeling that they are just having fun and they enjoy being back together. Or they can't stand each other so Ben really just made up a song when Robert had to run off stage to go to the bathroom out of spite... No, I'm going with they enjoy it and each other. Ben takes the time to talk to the crowd in a way that isn't forced and most definitely isn't a rehearsed speech he does at every concert. And hearing songs like "Brick" and "Draw a Crowd" and "Army" and "Alice Childress" and "Battle of Who Could Care Less" and "Kate" and "Jackson Cannery" and "Erase Me" was just amazing. The little kid inside me last night was absolutely thrilled. And so was the adult me.

I've seen Ben Folds on his solo tour, I've seen Ben Folds with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, but none of that compares to seeing Ben Folds Five back together again

Music Mondays: Never Shout Never "Coffee and Cigarettes"

Happy Monday! Here's something a little mellow and calm to start your week off right. Have a great week!

I hate concerts but love music

So, I was reading this post on Books of Adam the other day and I really understand where he's coming from about the whole concert thing.

I would suggest giving it a read because its hilarious. If you don't feel like doing that, the first part is pretty much how he doesn't like going to concerts and why. And you know what, save for a few bands and specific venues, I completely agree. Some people might realize that a lot of the reasons they don't like doing something are for the same reason he doesn't really see the point of a concert. It's why I don't like most sporting events. But concerts, I dislike concerts for a different reason. I'm claustrophobic and I have to deal with social anxiety.

If I'm going to be going to a concert, I have to spend a few hours mentally preparing myself for the fact that I'm going to be interacting with strangers for the night. Or I drink to avoid a panic attack. Usually I spend a few hours mentally preparing myself, feel a panic attack starting to creep in on me while at a show so I drink. A lot. And this really isn't a healthy thing to do because 1). It's bad to drink heavily and 2). It doesn't really solve the problem and has sometimes (read that as 'a lot of the times') backfired. That's why I try to stick to outdoor shows and venues (here in Dallas two of my favorite venues are Gexa and LaGrange). Even at a sold out show you don't ever feel like it's sold out because it's so open. In these places, I don't have to worry too much about interacting with other people or getting claustrophobic. I wish all venues were like them...

I went to a concert a couple weeks ago at a venue I love and I've never had problems with before. The venue itself is great and open and had great sound and I've seen some great bands play there. This concert though, I almost had a panic attack and I ended up leaving halfway through the headlining act, something that has never happened to me at this venue. I've been to a few sold-out shows at this venue and never had a problem, but this show was different. Maybe it was due to the fact that at other shows people generally crowded the stage. Maybe it was because this was a much older crowd than usual. I don't know honestly. I just know it was insanely loud from people talking to each other and yelling to each other over the music and extremely packed. And halfway through the headlining set I started to have a panic attack. It really sucked.

I'm planning on going to another show to this venue in a little less than a month. If it were anyone else I wouldn't go, just because it was a really fucking terrible experience. But I love this band. And I love the ten people that I always see at their shows. I couldn't imagine missing them because I've never missed them when they've come to Dallas and I don't plan to start now. But now I'm really kind of dreading going just because I freaked out and had a panic attack. I know, logically, that just because it happened one time does not mean it will happen another time I go. I know, logically, that I've been fine every other show I've been to there and will probably be fine this next time. Somehow this doesn't matter and every time I think about this, I start to freak out again. It really, really sucks.

Its really a very frustrating thing since I really love music. There are a lot of concerts that I've gone to that I had a great time and really enjoyed myself. Sadly, that isn't the case most of the time. There's something really great about going to a show and singing along with a band while they play songs you love while you and 500 other people sing along. There's something great about going to a concert and being around people that you otherwise have nothing in common with, just that you love this music. I've met a few people at a couple shows that are great people that I would never have met otherwise. It's beautiful how something as simple as a song can bring so many people together, even if for only a few hours.

I love music, but why do I constantly feel the need to try and go to concerts when there's a 50/50 chance I'll be miserable and/or freak out? Does anyone else put themselves into situations they hate just for something they love? Or am I the only one that puts myself through this kind of thing?

American Aquarium - Burn. Flicker. Die

I think I speak for all American Aquarium fans when I say this: It's about fucking time!

I've been waiting (not so patiently) for their latest album since they announced via twitter last year that they were going to be recording this album with Jason Isbell producing said album. Then they launched their (never updated) Kickstarted project. And then they would tour and play songs off of said upcoming album. It honestly felt like I was never going to actually see the fruition of their time spent in the studio. I was also beginning to think that I had hyped up this album too much in my own head.

Then, something magical happened. I got the link to download the album yesterday. Even more magical than that? I lives up to everything I hoped and dreamed and knew it would be. And for that, I just want to say Thank you, boys, for not letting me down.

Since the first time I saw them four years ago, I fell in love with them and have been a very dedicated fan very since. Like all things, there have been changes not only in the band, but in their sound. As they've grown, they have created something solidly their own. Not exactly country, not exactly rock, not exactly alternative; American Aquarium embodies all of this and more. BJ is the same gifted lyricist that I fell in love with. Maybe he doesn't write quite as many songs about whores that will break your heart, but he still knows how to create not only a song, but an entire album that can embody everything you're feeling. Good or bad, happy or sad, Burn. Flicker. Die. is going to become your go-to album for all emotion.

I have been listening to Burn. Flicker. Die. solidly for the past two days and I regret nothing. Now all that's left is to hope hey ship the record to the right house since I move this weekend...

Music Monday: Arctic Monkeys "Brainstorm"

I have loved the Arctic Monkeys since their debut album. A friend of mine recently heard one of their songs and thought it was Cage the Elephant, a fact that I must adamantly disagree with.

Shuffle

I love music. I've been going through my Google Play music library and came to realize that I have a lot of music. A quick look tells me that I have 689 artists, 1,584 albums, and 14,346 songs.

As you can probably guess, I don't listen to all of it on a regular basis. Like most people, there are maybe 15 artists I listen to on a regular basis so it really isn't surprising that I often find myself overwhelmed by trying to find something new to listen to. The easiest way to solve this dilemma of what to listen to was solved by a friend of mine suggesting to just put my entire library on shuffle. I've come across a few artists that I had forgotten I had, a few that I don't listen to and keep mostly for sentimental reasons, and a few new gems that I've been able to rediscover that I love. I've also come across a few artists that might be a bit embarrassing, but everyone has a few of those in their own library (Don't lie, you know you still have a secret love for Britney, Backstreet Boys, and the like).

Its a bit crazy how much this happens so much in almost every aspect of life. I've noticed the need to "shuffle" almost everything in my life. Even though I have a closet full of clothes, I often feel as if I have absolutely nothing to wear. It's not because I really don't have anything to wear, its more the fact that I find myself gravitating to the same outfits that I've become comfortable with. If I ever get the feeling that I have no clothes, I have to make an effort to pick out outfits that I haven't worn just to change things up.

Then there's the endless fight with the food in my kitchen. Much like every other person with a refrigerator, I often open up a full fridge or cupboard or pantry feeling like there is no food in the house. Austin may have gone grocery shopping just the day (or hour) before, but I still can't see anything I want. I've started to actually keep a recipe book and pick out meals for the week in order to help stop this sense of "I have nothing to eat!!" I've been picking out recipes for the week and trying to not use the same recipe more than once every two weeks. It shouldn't be such a difficult thing to do, but it is. I get used to eating certain things because I know how to make them and I've perfected them. Then I fall into the zone where I don't want the same thing. And there's nothing new to eat.

There's also a problem that I've seen slowly fixing itself. Restaurants. I know which places have food I like, prices I like, drinks I like, and are in an area that's easy for me to get to. With this new job, I've been taken out to lunch at a lot of places I've heard are good but I never actually went on my own. I'm being forced to get out of the little bubble of places I like. And... it's really nice. Instead of the constant thought that I would like to go out but having no idea where, I'm being told where we're going and it's been exposing me to all of these great places in Dallas I knew of, but just never ventured to.

As rambling as this post may seem, I do have a point. Sometimes I find myself having to put my life on shuffle in a manner of speaking. I find myself getting into the same routine and wearing the same things and listening to the same music and going to the same places. By continuing in this manner, I'm not only boring myself, but I'm really limiting what I can and do enjoy. Since there isn't a "shuffle" icon for life, it takes more effort to shake up your routine than it does your music.

But the reward is well worth the effort.

Music Monday - Alex Day "Good Morning Sunshine"

I love Alex Day and one of his three newest songs, "Good Morning Sunshine", is sure to get you in the right mood on a Monday morning. This tune is sure to brighten your morning and out a bounce in your step.

Music Monday: Blind Pilot "3 Rounds and a Sound"

I've recently rediscovered Blind Pilot. They're a wonderful, relaxing, indie band based out of Oregon. Who couldn't use a little bit of a reprieve on a Monday morning? Just sit back, relax, and enjoy.

American Aquarium - Katherine Belle

This is my first video that I've used Adobe Premiere Pro with, but I think it actually turned out pretty decent. All of the footage is from when American Aquarium performed at LaGrange  a few months back. Enjoy!

Ben Folds Five is Back!!!

For those of you that are unaware, Ben Folds Five has finally returned to the studio to record their first album since 1999. I don't know about the rest of you, but I'm extremely excited to find out about this news.

I've been a huge fan of Ben Folds since I first listened to him in the early 00's. There are few artists that I can say that I own a physical copy of every one of their albums, and Ben Folds is one of those artists. I own every Ben Folds, Ben Folds Five, and The Bens album that has ever been released. Unless there's some unknown album out there not released to the general public. Knowing that there is a new Ben Folds Five album that will soon grace my ears is almost more than I can handle.

Ben released news of the new album in January and I really haven't wanted to talk about it too much since then. Mostly due to the fact that there has been no new information regarding the latest project. Now, I'm happy to say that you can become a part of this project. You can help alleviate the costs of production, studio time, and even helping to raise awareness for Music Therapy. You can make a pledge of as little as $10 to receive a digital copy of the new album and help support this project.

This project was announced on May 7th, this past Monday. I was going to take a moment to urge you to pledge so that this project would be funded, but finals and work decided I would be too busy to actually have time to talk about it. And in the time between then and now, the project is fully funded. Actually, the fans quickly spread the word and awareness and the project was funded in full by Monday evening. You can still pledge and receive some of the perks and know that you're helping an amazing band and raise awareness for Music Education and Music Therapy.

You can learn more about this new project by clicking here and learning more about the new album. And even if you're not interested or unable to pledge, keep an eye out for the new album and any new information!! It wont be too much longer! I think this thirteen year break has been far too long....

Music Monday: Classical Music and Benjamin Zander

Several months ago, my English Professor showed me this video from the TED Conferences. Benjamin Zander talks about classical music. He talks about how people say they don't like classical music, but most people don't know what classical music is.

I've always loved classical music. I love being able to turn it on in the background and having it transport me to a new place and time. Classical music has a magic that no other has. I've loved the simple complexity that comes with a beautifully written piece of music. There is a magic in having a great song pouring through your speakers and into not just your ears, but into you. And it really saddens me that most people do not even give classical music a chance.

I know most of you aren't going to want to spend twenty minutes watching this video, but I would highly recommend it. Zander not only talks about classical music, but he also talks about the fact that no one is tone deaf, an interesting topic in itself. How many times have you ever said that you can't sing because you're tone deaf? What most people don't realize is that people have more than five senses, a sense of tone is one of these little known senses. Zander does tie this talk into business and whatnot, something that I don't really care too much about.

We all have a tendency to listen to a certain kind of music and never really step outside of what we like. We also never really think about why we listen to what we listen to. Maybe it's time we not only expand what we listen to, but it might be time for us to start thinking about why we like it.

Music Monday: Ben Kweller at the Granada

Friday, Austin and I went to see one of our favorite artists perform at one of our favorite venues. If you haven’t figured it out by the title of this post, we saw Ben Kweller at the Granada.

The Granada has been one of my favorite venues since I moved to Dallas. Since it used to be an actual theatre, it has not only character but also has amazing sound. It’s a mid-size venue, so you also don’t have to worry about ever having a bad seat. Although, you don’t have any seats… But that’s a bit beside the point. The point here is that I love the Granada. I’ve seen Mates of State, Ben Kweller, Jones Street Station, Black Kids, Girl Talk, Pete Yorn, and many others all at the Granada and each show has been amazing.

Saturday, the opening act was The Orbans. Even though we came in about halfway through the set, I was still impressed. As the opening act, they weren’t quite as good as the show we were there to see, it was easy to see that they had serious talent. My biggest pet peeve throughout the entire set was that their intros were waaay too long. I’m not a fan of huge of those long, spiraling intros into a song. When it is coming from a band that is the opening act, I don’t  like it at all. I also never understood why you would play a six minute intro for a three and a half minute song (and not even for the case that you’re trying to introduce your band). But really, they were a talented band and didn’t need to have such in order to prove they knew how to play!

Next up was Sleeper Agent. I honestly thought they were a lot like every other indie rock band out there. It seemed a lot of people had come to the show purely for Sleeper Agent, and this surprised me a bit. Sleeper Agent was good, but I just wasn’t as impressed as I thought I would be. Especially having several people tell me while they were setting up just how great and how amazing and how deep they were. Maybe I was just expecting something… more?  They were good, but I’m pretty sure I have about six other artists in my Google Play library that they sound a lot like. If I were to be given their music or if I had extra money in my Google Play account that I didn’t realize I had, I would by an album or two. I wouldn’t go out of my way to go to a concert just for them. If you’re a fan of the indie scene and you can’t get enough of the indie/hipster music scene, I would highly recommend them.

Ben Kweller… Oh what can I say about Ben? This isn’t the first time I’ve seen him so I thought I knew what to expect. I thought that it would be quite similar to his set that I saw last year with songs from his newest album Go Fly a Kite thrown in. I would have been completely happy if that was the case since that really was a great show. From the moment he came on stage, I knew this would be different from last time. His last album had a lot more slower, moody songs (and wanting to feature these songs more) so the show featured more of his slower songs. This show was a rock show. He drew the crowd in and the atmosphere was just as important as the actual music.

All in all, BK put on yet another fabulous show. Also, if you've yet to go to a show at the Granada, do yourself a favor and go. It is always money well spent. (Unless you were dumb enough to go see the Ting Tings, I don't think even the Granada could help them sound decent)

Music Monday: Ed Sheeran's + (Plus)

Several of my friends from across the pound have been telling me about the greatness that is Ed Sheeran. Recently, I made the very wise decision to download his entire discography. Ed Sheeran’s latest album + is a brilliant work of art.

Ed Sheeran is well known for his take-all lyrics. In his previous albums, he has made it quite clear that he feels that he can make it as a musician without succumbing to the major labels. He went so far as to say he doesn’t need someone else to write his lyrics for him because his lyrics are great in one of his previous songs. Sheeran knows that he has built up his fan base on his own with the help of social networking and Youtube. If he built up all of his fans as much as he has without the help of a major record label, he knows that he will not have to make major secessions to a record label and compromise who he is.

In his latest album +(Plus), Ed Sheeran continues to show off his superior song writing capabilities and his amazing story telling abilities. In “Small Bump” he gives you the heartbreaking story of an expectant father looking forward to the times to be had with his future child that is soon crushed when he finds out that the woman has miscarried. “A-Team” is a tragic tale about a young girl that has to prostitute for drugs and that is her only escape. “Drunk” is Ed’s heartbroken story that each of us have been through, a bad breakup. In his breakup, he is left behind and turns to alcohol for comfort. The story of “UNI” is about how he broke up with a girl he he truly loved and a girl that loved him because he chose to continue on with his life as a musician and she went to university.

Ed Sheeran’s latest album is touching and full of wonderfully written songs. He is one of the few people in history that has the ability of transforming his pain and anguish in life into something beautiful. Not only is Ed Sheeran a wonderful musician, but he has an amazing voice that is paired beautifully. 

Some say that this is just the latest pretty-boy-Brit that is gaining popularity with no real talent. All it takes is one listen of half of the songs on this album and you will see that this misconception couldn't be more wrong. 

Music Mondays?

It's been a while since I gave you guys a review for an album or artist. It's been a while since I even posted any music that I thought you all should enjoy. The last song I posted was off of Ben Kweller's newest album, Go Fly a Kite (an album that you should all listen to). Since mif-February, I've gotten the newest Lucero cd, the live American Aquarium cd, began listening to Ed Sheeran, Scouting for Girls, Tom Milson, the newly released song by Alex Day, Chameleon Circuit... The list could go on. And that's just in the past month! In light of the serious lack of music I've had on here, I'm going to make it my goal to start talking about music at least twice a month, hopefully once a week.

 I think a "Music Monday" would be a nice little feature... I haven't completely decided on this, I guess it all depends on the music I find. And if you readers actually care to read about my takes on various bands and artists. Looking at the list of artists I've been into the past month, I think that with my varied musical taste you'll be able to find some one new that you like! My hope with these new additions is to introduce you all to a new group every now and then. Or maybe just revisit an artist that I used to love and reintroduce them to you.

I'll start this on next Monday, April 2nd and we'll see how it goes from there. On Monday, you can all look forward to my take on the new Lucero album, Women & Work. Just a little peek into my thoughts on it: Women and Work is a brilliant album.

Thoughts? Suggestions on artists or cds?

"Jealous Girl" - Ben Kweller

If you haven't bought Ben Kweller's newest cd "Go Fly a Kite" I highly suggest you do. Or at least go listen to it. BK is amazing and his latest album is just wonderful.