John Wayne Ain't Got Nothin' On My Fringe Game

Hell No!! Sorry, that's a continuation from the title of this post. Which is a lyric on the song Thrift Shop by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis. Just wanted to clarify... I'm not yelling "Hell No!!" at you, I promise. Not today anyway.

So, if you follow my blog or know me in person, you know I love Macklemore and Ryan Lewis. I saw them last November at Fun Fun Fun Fest, met them in March at SXSW, and then saw them again at Free Press Summer Fest back in June. I'm not obsessed, I swear... It was wonderful seeing them at those festivals, and nothing can top actually meeting them in person outside of Stubb's with maybe 5 other people that just happened to be in the right place at the right time, but finally I got to see them this past Saturday in Dallas with my brother. Front. Row. YES. Front. Row. That was my goal.

I love festivals, you know that, but I can't see shit during shows unless there's not a big crowd. And Mack and Ryan bring out a big crowd, so you can imagine what this little short stack's view looks like... Heads, backs (sweaty backs), big hair. You get the point. But, as you can see from these photos I was straight up right there, no one in front of me and everyone behind me. It was magical.

These guys are truly passionate and are so grateful for all the success they've gained in the last year and it really shows when you see them live. It was everything I expected and so much more. Powerful, energetic, heartbreaking, breathtaking, inspiring, I could go on and on. Me and my brother admitted to tearing up a couple times throughout the show. And I, of course, had goosebumps the whole night. I can't wait for next time... whenever that may be.

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Music Edition: Free Press Summer Fest Recap

Photos via @pieceology

I had a blast this past weekend at Free Press Summer Fest in Houston. Saw some really amazing shows. Highlights: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, The Postal Service, Matt and Kim and Kopecky Family Band. Can't wait to go back next year! And with that check out a little playlist I put together of a few of my fave songs from some of the bands I saw at the festival. Happy listening!

1. Carried Away- Passion Pit

2. Mardy Bum- Arctic Monkeys 

3. Same Love- Macklemore & Ryan Lewis ft. Mary Lambert

4. Nothing Better- The Postal Service

5. Cameras- Matt and Kim

6. I Found You- Alabama Shakes

7. Change- Kopecky Family Band

8. 3, 6, 9- Cat Power

9. Time Spent in Los Angeles- Dawes

10. Boy of Nine- Buxton

Click here to listen.

South By Southwest Recap

Pretty much spent 90% of South By waiting in lines... so we brought snacks.
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The night before SXSW officially started my roomie and I went to see STRFKR at Mohawk. Great show.

Watched some bands play at Speak Easy right in front of the Frost Tower. Pretty bad ass view.

Yay! Got to see my friends Rosco Bandana (from Mississippi) play at Javelina on Rainey St. So glad we got to hang out and watch the show. You guys were great! As usual.

What what what what. Outside of Stubb's I got to meet Ben Haggerty AKA Macklemore! Best day :)

Oh yeah, and his right hand man. The crazy talented and super adorable Ryan Lewis!!

Had so much fun at the Rachael Ray Party at Stubb's. Got to do the Footloose line dance during Kenny Loggins performance. Pretty cool!

And finally, to end a LONG week of not only SX, but also moving into a new place and trying to get settled in, I had a relaxing bunch at Haddington's on St. Paddy's Day with my best friends :)

It was fun SX, but now time to rest for a couple days then I'm off to NYC for mine and my mom's birthday. I'm wearing a short tank dress right now, and it's going to be in the 30s and 40s in NYC. Burrrrr. But I'm still super excited to visit again. Weeeee! Stay tuned.