What I learned this weekend:
Brandi Carlile + Duluth, MN + old iron factories = best bday gift ever!
Jarrod did well, really well for my birthday this year...which isn't for another week, so this is a terrific precursor.
I am a music lova, my kitchen is my concert hall...just ask Sophie, she's my backup singer.
Brandi is playing in there a lot...probably 90% of the time.
When I saw her on Austin City Limits this winter, I was on a mission to see her live.
Amazing talent, amazing....
Like I said, it was general seating so we were something like 10th in line.
Our seats were, um, pretty darn good...
We've seen some biggie concerts;
Sheryl Crow
John Mayer
Jack Johnson
Dave Matthews Band
Brandi topped the list (well, Jarrod said she tied with Jack, but he's a guy so of course that's what he'd say).
She blew the doors off that old iron factory (which is a totally cool place to do a concert, by the way).
At one point, her and the band even sang unplugged...amazing. (somebody help me stop saying amazing.... amazing.)
Loved this concert, we will see her again...no doubt, but here's the icing on my birthday cake:
Myself and about 10 others were "waiting for cabs" by her bus after the show and everyone had pretty much cleared out...Brandi came out and met us, shook hands, hugged, autographed, took pics.
Talk about down-to-earth girl...she's such a doll.
She turned 30 this year, which is not what I'm turning but I'm close, real close, and it made me feel oddly better that Brandi was older than me...don't ask me to explain it, I just liked it...so there.
Best birthday gift evah! Thank you, my love and thanks Brandi for being thoroughly entertaining...we love you too :)
Ya, he bought me a t-shirt too. Now I'm a groupie...it's official.
15 comments:
you guys are too cool for school...what fun memories to share!
alison
That's so great! And how awesome that you actually got to see her after. Your husband did well!
You are the cutest groupie ever! So glad you had a special birthday get away! Way to go hubbie!!
So glad you had a great birthday trip. It sounds amazing!
wow girl you have been to some biggies. you know dave matthews has a home close to here. we could go stalk him...when you come see me;)
Sounds like a wonderful time! It must have been so fun to meet her too.
The bunting arrived in the mail yesterday. It is oh so cute! I hope to post about it soon. Thanks, Alicia!!
That really does sound like a fantastic birthday present : ) I can't believe you got to meet her in person. I feel so old now though. 30 stinking 5 : (
I am so JEALOUS! I love her! She is (and musicians like her) are blaring on my pandora all day while we are al home! What and amazing b-day gift, my hubby is not going to be home for my b-day this year! my golden birthday is only about 13 days away (29 on 29)! I'm not going to stress about it though, we all get older, rather that then the alternative! Happy Birthday early and I'm glad you had such a wonderful night!
so fun!!!
30 isn't that bad. ;)
How cool that you got to meet her and were so close. Thanks for sharing with us.
Very cool. I love Duluth!
What an exciting way to celebrate your birthday! So fun! My husband and I, back in the day, went to some awesome concerts. Havent been in a long while. Always little people running around these days. I could use a good concert and scream my lungs out. I think that's just what I need actually!
I celebrated my 30th this year along with brandi! I cried a little on the day but now excited about a new decade!
Rock on mama and happy birthday!
You must be tickled pink!
How fun and to mwet her and have your photo taken with her?!
What a great birthday!!!
Im so happy for you!!
Deborah xo
love the shirt and oh my, you are a youngster.
okay, how fab is this. and happy birthday. and that shirt, it says it all.
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