JazzFest Friday

In typical Ansley fashion, I waited until the last minute to figure out what I wanted to do for my JazzFest Friday post. I didn't hardly think about it until today....which is Friday....the day I am supposed to post. And of course, when I got to work this morning I realized that the speakers on my computer are not working. Therefore, it made choosing a song nearly impossible to do on my own. 
Luckily, I have a friend who is somewhat freakishly obsessed when it comes to great artists, great melodies, and great songs. She is the one who introduced me to Mumford & Sons and The Avett Brothers. And in a span of 3 months she will have gone to Coachella, JazzFest, and Bonnaroo. So basically I trust her judgement on all things music. So when I sent her a text this morning asking for her genius insight, she suggested "Supply and Demand" and "Colors" by Amos Lee, with a side note that "Supply and Demand" is more up-tempo and fun (I would know this if I could hear the song). Since I am planning to have an incredibly fun weekend, I opted for this jam.

I'll be surrounded by old and new friends all weekend at the Braves game! Where will you be? Whatever you do, I hope it's great!

JazzFest Friday

TGIF! It's been quite a week over here in Atlanta. Lots of rain, lots of work, and lots of recovering from an incredibly fun (and slightly wild) weekend. But....we are 1 week closer to JazzFest. Which means I am 1 week closer to seeing these guys live. I chose The Avett Brothers again this week because I felt a pang of jealousy when my JazzFest companions went to go see them in Athens on Tuesday. (Well that, and I just really dig their tunes).

So if you've got some time, hang out and enjoy 16 minutes of pure amazingness.

This little jam sesh just makes me want to put it on repeat and chill out. Luckily I'm heading to Hilton Head Island for a little R & R and quality time with the fam! What are your weekend plans?

JazzFest Friday

For those of you who aren't as big into some of the folk rock groups as I am - hence the numerous Mumford & Sons (here & here) and Avett Brothers (here) posts - I decided to spice it up with another headliner on April 29th at New Orleans Jazz Fest. And that would be Wyclef Jean.

I thought this song was particularly relevant for today's JazzFest Friday due to the recent disasters in Japan. Wyclef Jean wrote this song right after the earthquake in Haiti last year, and seeing as he is from Haiti, it holds incredible meaning for him. Although the situation in Haiti and the current tragedy in Japan are different, I thought the message in this song was one to hear. Not only that, but Wyclef also used "Hold On" to raise awareness. 

Let us not forget that there are thousands of people in Japan right now who have lost their families, homes, and even more that we cannot even imagine. Do what you can to help.

JazzFest Friday

Happy Friday! I leave you with Mumford & Sons Lover of the Light. 
Have a great weekend! Dance or something.

JazzFest Friday

It's been an exciting week, and hopefully it will be an exciting weekend. If this song doesn't remind of you of one college party or another, there is something wrong with you. Have a good weekend, folks!

JazzFest Friday

We're going old school today. This song takes me right back to my awkward middle school years. I first heard of Jason Mraz through my group of friends in 8th grade, and we listened to his debut album Waiting for My Rocket to Come quite often. "The Remedy (I Won't Worry)" was one of my favorite songs from that album. I really like the message in this song, and I basically love Mraz's voice. So...listen, think about the awkward things you were doing/saying when this was on the radio back in '02, and smile. And please, Don't worry your life away.

JazzFest Friday

The Avett Brothers are pretty cool. I would know since Scott Avett is my boyfriend and is teaching me to play the banjo....(jokes)...But, I digress...I had a really hard time choosing which song of theirs I wanted to share with y'all. I wanted to go beyond the obvious ones, so I chose this lovely little number. A little more upbeat than some of their more popular tunes and the lyrics kindof make me giggle.

I cannot wait to see these guys! 10 weeks to go....

And without further adieu, The Avett Brothers. Paranoia in B Flat Major.

TGIJF -- Thank Goodness It's JazzFest Friday

JazzFest Friday

New Orleans JazzFest in April/May will be the first music festival I will ever attend. Needless to say, I am quite excited! To truly show my excitement, every Friday until the festival will be "JazzFest Friday." I'll post a different video/song from some of the artists in the line-up.

This week, I wanted to share Mumford & Sons. I pretty much love them and I cannot wait to see them live! I have heard amazing things (from my friends who introduced me to the group) about their live performance.

Hope you loved it, my dear.