Then there's the music that moves your soul and provides the sountrack to your life.
Music is important to our family. We find great joy and comfort in inspired lyrics and melodies.
Our family has a roster of bands that provide our soundrack. But there's one, in particular, that comforts and brings joy. Whether we're on a journey up and down the central coast of California, exploring the great Sequoias or just enjoying an afternoon at home it's almost certain that we're listening to the Great Lake Swimmers.
We we're so excited to learn that Great Lake Swimmers were playing SXSW this year. And even better that they would be playing at midnight at the Central Presbyterian Church downtown Austin (how romantic).
We left the babies to spend the night with Gigi and headed out for a special night. Sophia and Nathan especially love the Great Lake Swimmers (they were most excited).
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| I don't remember the last time I was up and headed out this late. |
The gals at the door didn't charge us for the kiddos (how great is that?).
We were super excited to find Tony Dekker selling merchandise.
Nathan about died of embarrassment when I asked Tony if we could take his picture with the kids.
He was so kind.
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| Check out Nathan's face! |
We got there just in time to see Jukebox the Ghost. They are incredible live.
Great Lake Swimmer's set was magical. When they played Moving Pictures, Silent Film I lost it...completly. Like, I was crying (sobbing) like a baby.
The music and lyrics are perfection.
Do you ever have those experiences that you feel were created just for you.
Whether it's true, or not, I felt like this experience was created for us.
It was moving. It was perfect. It was magic.
We love taking our kids with us to enjoy life. It makes a great experience even greater to know we're fostering a love for music in them.
This summer we'll be taking them to see Fleet Foxes, Midlake and Band of Horses. Can't Wait!
But I can't imagine another experience quite like this.
that is so great that you took them with you! what an awesome experiance.
ReplyDeleteI think that whole night sounds amazing!!! You are so amazing! I really miss you!
ReplyDeleteI've always wanted to go to that festival. It's cool how you were able to go. Btw, that church is gorgeous!! I know your post mentions Austin, but I'll be going to Dallas in a couple of weeks. Know any good places I must go to? :)
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable family you have.. that picture on the sidebar is too cute!
ReplyDeleteStephanie- We're new to Texas so I can't recommend anything...sorry. But I hope you have a great trip!
ReplyDeleteA "cheery" disposition, thanks for the compliment!
I follow GLS on Facebook and they posted this link on their wall! I love them too and have had this "experience" with Guster and my daughter. She loves them and all their music. When she was 3 she knew all the lyrics to The Captain and referred to Satellite as the "phone song" as it was my ring tone. I just saw them live for the 5th time and did cry when they played both songs as it reminds me of how I've passed on my intimate love of good music to my little one. I've been to Austin but not to SXSW...we will plan on going next time.
ReplyDeleteI found this post through GLS's facebook page & have to tell you I loved reading it. I think that one of the greatest gifts we give our children is music. Yours will treasure moments like these forever!
ReplyDeleteNice pictures. Oh & by the way ;) I live very close to Wainfleet Ont. where Tony grew up :D
Take care,
Alice
Thanks Sandi and Alice! It's so great to have new readers. If you'll "follow" my blog I'll promise to post more ;) Take care.
ReplyDeleteWow you're giving your kids a great musical education! I was at the balcony for that show (and saw GLS 2 more times during SXSW) and set down my camera and filmed most of it. Assuming GLS don't mind:
ReplyDeletehttp://youtu.be/qwFNIr3Lf58
http://youtu.be/HafAD_Ofcn4
and one from an outdoor show
http://youtu.be/MAOMe34XL9M
Of course it's not as special as being there, but it's a nice memory to have!