Tennis/Pure Bathing Culture

A common theme in my life is that I will sometimes in a single year see the same band two, even three times.  In almost exactly a year apart, Tennis came to my hometown Kansas City, and then to pretty much my second hometown, Lawrence. The first show was crowded, small, and exciting. The second time was crowded, big, and mesmerizing, and no I’m not just talking about Alaina’s hair – even though it quite beautiful and I wish I could have it. Is that creepy to say? Oh well.

Tennis has basically been my “jam” for a couple years. You know when someone says, “this song is my jam?" Well this band is my jam. With Alaina's dreamy vocals and Patrick's calm demeanor while playing the guitar, Tennis has always provided a fun, intimate, and enjoyable concert experience.

My goal one day is to play Tennis, while listening to Tennis, with the band Tennis.

Until the day that dream comes true, I’ll just keep showing up at every show grinning like an idiot because I’m so happy to see them again.

Kopecky Family Band Part Trois

This time marked seeing Kopecky Family Band three times this year alone. I can't help it, I just love them so much. They're one of the most joyous and grateful bands I've continued to see.

This show was a special one though, they played songs from their first EP "Embraces", which I've loved all the way back since it's release in 2007. I can't tell you how fun it is to still genuinely love a band you loved in middle school.  Kopecky was the one band that definitely made me feel way cooler than I was by liking them, but hey, I'm just glad my 14 year old and 21 year old self can still share some commonalities.

Much to my joy, they announced at the show a new album is coming in the near future and I couldn't be more excited.

I love you Kopecky, my 14 and 21 year old self can't wait to hear the new music.

   

       

       

          

          

          

Local Natives

 It's been 5 days since the Local Natives show and I still can't stop thinking about it.

I knew it was going be good, but I wasn't prepared for how talented and perfect Local Natives are. Yes, perfect. The melodies, the harmonies, the beards, all perfection.

I honestly don't even have much to say because I'm still speechless. 

I also saw Arcade Fire the next night, so it's been an emotional weekend to put it lightly. 

Local Natives announced they're going to the studio to make their third album after this tour, so I will just have to wait in agony until they come to KC again. 

Thank you wonderful gentlemen for a great night, you made me dance with joy, tear up with appreciation, and burst with happiness.