I promise that eventually this week I’ll write about something that’s not music-related, only not right now because OHMYWORD I just got Dave Barnes’ new CD courtesy of a UPS driver who was none-too-happy about having to navigate our steep driveway, and PEOPLE, I AM LOVING THE LATEST DAVE BARNES MUSICAL STYLINGS.
This CD is unbelievable.
Well, I mean it’s actually quite believable in the sense that I’m listening to it and looking at it rightthisverysecond and all. But the music is somehow old school and totally modern at the same time…every single song is thoughtful and clever and as a matter of fact most of the songs will make you want to dance (WATCH OUT, BAPTISTS!).
And in short comma the whole CD just reeks of springtime.
What? You don’t have CD’s that remind you of springtime?
I only have about twenty: Shawn Colvin’s Cover Girl, Dave Matthews Band’s Under the Table and Dreaming, Tracy Chapman’s New Beginning, Blues Traveler’s Four, Hootie & The Blowfish’s (HOOTIE! I MISS HOOTIE!) Cracked Rear View, Indigo Girls’ Nomads Indians Saints, John Mayer’s Room For Squares, Chris Tomlin’s Arriving, and what? This isn’t interesting? To take a walk down my springtime musical hall of fame? What? Should I stop?
Anyway.
I just wanted to mention the new Dave Barnes CD because, well, I am giving away ten CD’s tomorrow. Right here on the blawg.
Just in case you’re interested.
Which you totally should be.
Because, hello, IT’S SIXTY FOUR KINDS OF AWESOME.
See y’all in a little while.
Can’t wait! I’ll be back tomorrow!
Hey BooMama!
Did you see that Mr. Dave Barnes is playing in Birmingham in April?
:)
I may have to drive down for this one!
Yeah! Tracy Chapman’s New Beginning! Total spring. And summer, too.
Sounds great!
how exciting!!
Sign me up!!
“Because, hello, IT’S SIXTY FOUR KINDS OF AWESOME.”
Oh you can crack me up girl!
But I don’t know, it might be sixty five!
OH MY WORD! I want one! we had one of his songs sung in our wedding back in June… “I have and I always will” was the song during the “candle lighting” and all that jazz.. .PLEASE OH PLEASE let me win one!!!!
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH. . .I’m traveling to my mother’s tomorrow and she DOES NOT HAVE DSL. She has the little engine that could but sometimes can’t. Please, oh please, oh please, oh please enter me.
I am all in for thay giveaway!!
A lot of those CD’s you listed DO remind me of spring time. A lot of those came out around my junior and senior year of college and they make me think of driving around campus with my windows rolled down! Oh sweet happiness!!!!!
You introduced me and Dave! Well, you introduced me to Dave videos and songs…he doesn’t actually know me.
Shall I just wait here until tomorrow morning?
Patiently yours,
Diane
Oooh! I can’t wait till tomorrow! I am loving Dave Barnes as you sent us to his site to hear his music the other day. LOVED it! Also LOVE Chris Tomlin’s Arriving!
I had never heard of Dave Barnes until I read YOUR blog and went to his site. We will be purchasing his cd on itunes! Yes we will! Please don’t stop blogging on music! I love to hear what other people love to hear!
J
Please tell me you saw his “Balumtine’th Day” video on You Tube. I had to pause it multiple times, I was laughing so hard.
Just wanted to say love love love reading your blog!!! And also love love love Dave Barnes!! You’ve got me hooked!! He’s great!!
Oh. You should so do a “Spring time Play list”! I dare you! I have many songs that remind me of specific seasons of the year! Music just takes me back!
I am all over entering for the CD’s! Hubs bought me a vehicle for Valentines Day and this is the first time I have had a working CD player in the SUV!
I just had to check in and say in honor of your music post, my daughter and I are singing “Shackles” for Easter. I know its not typically an Easter song, but it is about rejoicing – and really, what better day for rejoicing? I just hope we can do it the funky justice it deserves.
Yes, You should do a “spring time play list” !!! That would be fun, almost as much fun as winning the CD’s!! :)
I’m looking for your Dave Barnes CD giveaway post and can’t see it. I’ll check back.
By the way, I’m in the south (Ft. Walton Beach, FL) and loving the sounds of all the southern accents. And I’m constantly amazed at how very polite everyone is here! :)
Got BIG goosebumps when I linked to DaveBarnes.com and heard his fabulous music!!! Love it! Thanks for sharing.
Sounds great! I’m all for anything that will usher in a bit of spring for me. They’re calling for snow tomorrow here. :(
sign me up for a cd! LOVE Dave!
You have to love the Outfield’s Play Deep for spring time feelings, although, maybe it is more of a summer feel. I spent many high school hours riding around with frieds in my red mustang convertible with the top down singing Outfield in the sun and Journey after dark.
Don’t forget – 10,000 Maniacs “These Are Days” springtime baby!
Van Halen – 5150 (but then again, I’m old….what do I know?)
DMB’s Under the Table…
That’s my MOST FAVORITE summer CD EV-A.
YOU are my new pretend BFF, b/c (and I can’t believe you did this) you mentioned John Mayer AND Indigo Girls in the same post. I heart them! Also, I have found that Kirk Franklin’s music makes me want to throw open the windows and do some spring cleaning while dancing around with the broom and mop. I kid not….ask my children…..
Boomama! How fun are you?!! Lovin’ your blog.
Keep on boogy-in!!