South by Southwest 2009!!

After looking at the schedule for South by Southwest, I am now sufficiently depressed. I never realized how many amazing bands play during this fantastic week in Austin, TX, and I am so incredibly upset that I will be at school, stuck studying and taking tests, and unable to attend. 

What am I most upset about missing? Thursday, March 19th at Stubb's= an absolutely incredible night. Not only is one artist that I'm in love with playing, but THREE! All of them in one place at one time. Katy Perry, 3oh!3, AND Ben Harper with RELENTLESS7. I could die right now just thinking about it. 

So, though I am depressed about missing it, let's go over really quickly my favorite songs by each of these bands..

Katy Perry= The whole "One of the Boys" C.D. is one of my favorite albums of the year, but I really love "If You Can Afford Me." I like to find those few songs on an album that never quite make it onto the radio, but are great songs nonetheless. I highly recommend that you listen to it.

3oh!3= My roommates and I have really come to appreciate 3oh3! this year beacuse it is the perfect music to pump you up for a night out. We constantly listen to it while we are getting ready to go out on the weekends, and I would say our favorite is probably "Don't Trust Me." You can't help but smile at the crazy techno-ness and hilarious lyrics.

Ben Harper= I'm not really familiar with Ben Harper's music while playing with RELENTLESS7, but I do love "Walk Away" by Ben Harper almost more than any other song in the world. Ben Harper's music always relaxes me and his lyrics, as well as his tone are beautiful. Favorite song line by Ben Harper, and possibly one of the greatest lines of all time- "With so many people to love in my life, why do I worry about one?"  Y Love it Y

So to all of the lucky people who will get to attend this amazing music festival, especially Thursday night at Stubbs...I envy you. Enjoy it, and please throw yourself at the stage (just a little bit) for me :) Thanks.