It is a sign. The stars are aligning. This year will be…something special. Outside of the radical changes that I’ve already taken to start off 2008 (still living in London, that Trek to the Himalayas that I need your help with, finally learning Spanish/Italian, etc.), so shall my musical journey follow. I’ve mentioned to a few that there are two artists that I would do anything to see – absolute drop all commitments and pay whatever they ask – which has been a tall order to live up to. Especially when both artists were not touring actively in Europe. Well, the wait is over and I am lucky enough to see BOTH in 2008. Plus, I just saw The Cool Kids up close and personal. If you haven’t gotten onto their bandwagon, do so immediately. I can’t wait to see them blow up this year (courtesy of their friendship of a certain Mr. West in Chicago). And to reveal my hidden pleasures of musical supremacy:
Jamie Lidell@Koko, April 29th – Yeah, yeah, I’ve already seen him. On a birthday concert to boot. But he is still the only man I would marry. And Koko is a top notch venue. Plus he has a new album that is releasing the day before the show. He has been noted as “Britain’s version of Prince”. Don’t know if I agree (no signs of wearing any purple or Lake Minnetonka references), but he is one of the most creative soul singers I’ve ever witnessed.
Girl Talk@The Dome, March 3rd – I missed him the first time he came to London and was devastated. Literally. I couldn’t get any work done and was depressed for three days. Now that he is coming back, I am prepared. Tickets are bought. Dancing shoes will be in full use. Hot and sweaty pictures may even be must. This is one underground trendsetter that has my unabashed support.
Burn by Ray LaMontagne