For those of you that have never been introduced to the Avett Brothers, my first question is: "Who are your friends and why don't they love you?" My second question is: "Do you have friends?" My third question is: "Why aren't you my friend?" I would have told you about these studly Southern men like eons ago! EONS, I TELL YOU!!!
Below are three videos from their recent CMT Unplugged Episode, which I did not watch in full because I don't have cable. (Now it all makes sense why we're not friends...it's because I don't have cable, isn't it?!) The first two videos are of new songs that I had never heard and the last video is of a personal favorite. Let me just say that these guys can't make a bad song, in my opinion. Love that goes on for eons for these men, their music and their talent. EONS, I TELL YOU!!!
Well, there you have it folks. The Avett Brothers. Feel free to check out more of their stuff without my guidance and assistance. You won't be disappointed. And when in doubt, Emotionalism is the album you want to buy first.
When I'm exhausted/sad/frustrated/angry/depressed/lethargic/lonely/etc., I find that there are certain things that instantly cheer me up. Here is a sampling of a few of those things...
Jimmy Fallon
(I know for a fact I've mentioned my obsession with this man and his sense of humor before, so I won't bore you again with the details.)
Avett Brothers
(Also pretty sure I've mentioned these studly men and their musical stylings before.)
This is a non-album version of my FAVORITE Avett Brothers song "Weight of Lies". The video is great and their voices are wonderful.
Hugh Laurie (as Gregory House, and not)
(Turns out I talk about the things/people I love quite a bit. Whatever. It makes me happy and I deserve to be happy.)
I also Craig Ferguson too. It's what the kids would call a "double whammy." In my quest to find the proper Hugh Laurie video to show, I came across these gems. You should watch them. In this video, he says the word "Ba-Donka-Donk" is fantastic. And the promo for this week's episode. (No joke, a Mia Michaels-choreographed musical number in House. I may just die.)
And last, but not least, Mark Jay Brewin Jr!
This a video Mark made for his new media course. In it, he speaks one of his poems over video and sound footage that he captured at the specific site of which he speaks. Pretty great stuff if you ask me.In this video, in particular, he also showcase my favorite stray dog of all time (who also happens to make me happy when skies are gray).
And to end on the highest note I can think of...Take a look at this face:
I don't know about you, but I feel like a million bucks!
Being here in Ireland, I was not able to watch the Grammys live. Epic bummer. But, thanks to Perez Hilton (I know, I know...le sigh), I was able to watch all the performances this morning. As usual some were better than others, but I learned some very valuable information from these videos. Let me share:
1. Usher will never top "Yeah" in terms of success. And Usher will never be as good as he was circa 1997. Evidence. (I would have embedded the video but everyone who has this video has embedding disabled. Who knew "My Way" was such a hot commodity?!)
2. I am a sucker. I got teary-eyed when I saw Will and Jada Smith being such proud parents when Jaden was rapping during Bieber's "Never Say Never" performance and I practically bawled when Katy Perry showed her wedding video. Seriously. My heart stopped. Such a sucker.
3. Christina Aguilera may be a little train-wrecky but girl can sing. Fo' real. Also, I re-learned that Aretha Franklin has some really friggin good songs.
4. Who the heck is Skylar Grey (she sings on "I Need a Doctor" with Eminem and Dr. Dre) and why don't we hear more about/from her? LOVE her voice.
5. I like Bruno Mars. This may not seem like such a revelation to you folks, but it was to me. Prior to his Grammy performance, I would have thrown a radio at a window if "Grenade" was playing. Just goes to show that any song can be made good if you do it retro style. No, really, I've done the research. This is FACT.
6. If you know me at all, you know I love the Avett Brothers. You also know I love Mumford and Sons. It would be damn near impossible for me to dislike their Grammy performance. What I did learn from their performance is that I miss the Avett Brothers having fun on stage. They seem too serious these days and I wouldn't have noticed this had they not been juxtaposed against the rambunctious Mumfords. So Scott and Seth, if you're reading this, have fun. (Bob and Joe--you still have fun so just keep doing what you're doing.)
