You may be familiar with Joy Williams’ previous work with the four-time Grammy-winning folk-rock duo The Civil Wars. Since the bands haitus in 2012 Williams has been working on her first solo album, Venus (out June 29th). Venus is a beautiful honest look into the journey Joy has taken over the past two and a…
The NC Symphony has teamed up with several members of the Temple Theatre in Sanford, NC to perform the classic musical “The Music Man”. For more than fifty years, The Music Man’s timeless story of love and devotion—as well as trouble with a capital T—has delighted audiences of all ages. Now the NC Symphony is…
Joe and I have been fans of UK based band, Snow Patrol since the early 2000’s. Their recently released album, Fallen Empire proves that Snow Patrol continues to create music that is not only creative but appealing to the masses. What I like about the Fallen Empire album is that Snow Patrol has started to…
So I’ve been participating in the #mamavation #2weekchallenge. I just started week two and I’m really loving it. Before Mamavation I’d been going to the YMCA and doing the elliptical about 3 times a week but not really pushing myself. I just needed a little motivation. I’m still doing the elliptical but have added 6…
Both Joe and I play instruments, he plays guitar and I play piano. I hope the boys show interest in learning an instrument when they get a bit older. I think music helps children learn discipline, math skills and an self expression through art. Jude has always enjoyed music. We sing together every night before…
If you were to make a soundtrack to your life which songs would it include? My soundtrack would be very diverse and probably a little crazy. I’m sure there would be some slower songs like David Gray’s Life in Slow Motion or The Smiths’ Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want. Then there…
Music plays a vital role in any television or film product. If you don’t believe me try watching a scary movie with no sound… not so scary huh? The soundtrack to the WB’s new show, Pretty Little Liars is thoughtful and perfectly placed within the show. Two of my favorite songs from the soundtrack are…
I have always been a big fan of Norah Jones, she has such a beautiful voice and is overflowing with talent. Now take that awesomeness and combine it with some of the greatest musicians of our time and you get an album that will completely blow your mind. Some of particular favorite collaborations are Dear…