Streetlight

So I'll be the first to admit, I was skeptical about the more rock-ish direction Joshua Radin is taking with his music (I don't do well with change). I didn't think it was the Josh I had come to know and love. Boy was I wrong! After seeing him perform some of the new material live I was sold. Josh announced this morning that the new album comes out September 7th, and I can't wait!! Luckily he released an EP earlier this week, a little something to hold fans over until we get the full length album. Check it out! :)



And just because I can, a little sample of his not-so-whisper-rock . . .

These Photographs

Quite possibly the year's biggest tragedy . . .


And this is how I mourned . . .

FYI, I did not eat that all by myself. It was a hard time for many.

The music gods continually smiled on me, especially when it came to Joshua Radin. From him remembering having met me the year before to running into him in the lobby of the Hilton, I had some priceless encounters. Here we are in Boise when he brought me backstage to play a, then unreleased, song:


I became an Aunt! Baby Landon (the cutest baby on the planet) was born 04.18.08:


More failed attempts . . .

At least I'm having a good time!

I went to some amazing concerts, including the Hotel Cafe Tour:


I met Ingrid Michaelson, along with some other new friends:


I was in charge of FHE. The hardest, yet most fun, calling I've ever had. This was the closing ceremonies of the South Mountain 12th Ward 2008 Olympic Games:


A major life-changing event took place. Harmon's opened up down the street from my house in Draper. Man I miss that place . . . These are the flowers I won for spinning the birthday celebration wheel:


I got caught up in the Olympics. Especially swimming. One of my favorite moments:


I said good-bye to some great friends:


And started making new ones:


Because I made a big move:


I fell in love with two of the cutest/funniest kids ever:




I went to Nantucket:


I visited the fam in Tennessee:






I was in the Capitol rotunda with John McCain and only about 100 other people:


I stood outside the future President's office:


I participated in a history-making election:


I spent some quality time with my best friend:


I stayed friends with my super cool concert going buddies:


And I did a bunch of touristy things when my friend Anne came to visit:

Someone Else's Life

Wow! I have been so busy these past two weeks going on all sorts of fun adventures. I really do feel like I'm living someone else's life. There is just so much opportunity to go places and see things! I've been to Baltimore, Fredricksburg, Annapolis, and all over DC. I've visited the National Aquarium, the Naval Academy, The Bureau of Printing and Engraving, The Capital Building, Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, The Botanical Gardens, The Sculpture Garden, Barack Obama's office, Old Town Alexandria, Georgetown, and so many other places, all in less than two weeks! It helps that I've had a friend in town visiting for the past week. I haven't done too much in DC on my own since I've moved here, mostly because I have other things going on. Now I have a renewed excitement about going to all the different museums that exist right in my backyard! So cool . . . I have a bunch of pics to go through, and some that I'm waiting for my friend to send, but don't you worry, I'll post some soon! ;)

I can't believe how blessed I am to be able to do all these things, it's absolutely amazing. Up next on the list: Harrisburg, PA!

You are the one I've been waiting for, today!

It's about time I blogged about this, and I know you're all shocked that I've waited this long. :) I figured that i anticipation of Tuesday's big event (the release of his second full length album) I would dedicate this post to the love of my musical life, Joshua Radin. I saw Josh (don't worry, we're tight, so I can call him that) in concert for the fourth time about three and a half weeks ago, right before I moved to DC. In fact, the only reason I was in Utah half of August was so that I could go to the show (BIG thanks to the Knutson's for allowing me to push the start date back).

The concert was fabulous, as usual. I went with my favorite concert going buddy, Trent. It was his first time seeing Josh, so that was exciting. We bought our tickets on the presale so we were invited to a special meet and greet before the show. At first we were told we could go to sound check and I was eccstatic! Yet another dream come true . . . too bad they changed their minds. Then things didn't work out like they were suppose to during sound check and it ran long, so they pushed the whole thing back until after the concert. Trent and I were slightly disappointed, but we weren't going to let that get to us! We were able to sit right outside the door and hear sound check pretty clearly. And because of our sitting location all the artists, including Josh, walked right passed us.

Because we got there early we ended up being the first people in line (not and uncommon position for either of us). We're also generally the front row type, but this time when we walked in the venue we stratigically placed ourselves so we would be in good shape for Josh's final number, which he performs in the audience. (I knew this because my crazed passion for Josh drives me to look him up on youtube on a regular basis to see what new stuff he's performing). There were the standard annoying concert goers who don't care about anyone around them or act like idiots during the performance by shouting out something stupid or doing something to embarass themselves. We frequently mock these people both during and after the show for weeks to come. Anyway, the concert was phenomenal, as usual. Different from the other shows I've been to, in that he was way less personal, not so talkative. I'm sure there are a lot of factors that play into this, but mostly I think it's the audience that determines the feel of the show. He performed a good mix of new and old material . . . I think there will only be two songs on the new album that I haven't heard. I love hearing new stuff for the first time live . . . Who am I kidding I love hearing everything live!

So after the show we stuck around so we could chat it up with Josh. We again stratigically placed ourselves, this time so we would be at the end of the line and hopefully have more time with Josh. The meet and greet went as follows: Introduction, picture, move on. The people in front of us asked for an autograph and of course Josh said yes, if they had a pen. They looked around and I said I had one, Josh then looks over, smiles, and says "hey, how's it going?" Like I said, we're tight! :) Then it was officially our turn to talk to Josh and he again, smiles and asks me how I'm doing as he gives me a great big hug. I felt special! We talked for a few minutes about various things, then I asked him to sign my EP (extended play, too short to be a full length album, but too long to be considered a single). This was and EP that I paid a pretty penny for. They only made about 2,000 copies, and it'd pretty hard to get your hands on one for under $150. Don't worry, I didn't even pay half of that . . . I love the man, but I'm not rich! Anyway, he said he hadn't seen one of those in a long time. After discussing what he should write, he decided on this . . .

In case you can't see it, "Lindsie- You are the best! I love you!"

I'd say it's an upgrade . . .


All in all, it was an awesome night! I can't wait to see him again . . . Soon!