Over the weekend, the Summercamp Music Festival streamed live over the Internets. I didn’t know about it but my sweet husband did, and set up a little surprise for me. 2 of my favorite bands played, and we watched them both: Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band and The Avett Brothers (see another inspiration post below!).
The Avetts on the left, Rev. Peyton on the right
Take a look at this video of Rev. Peyton, and then go look up his others.
Can’t you feel the crazy energy? Now get back to work!
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I pray that I can be as passionate about my artwork (or anything) as The Avett Brothers are about their music.
I’ve had an exciting and inspirational week, and I’m ready to work and create and go after it. On Saturday night, I got to see my first Avett show in just about a year, and it was so energizing that I was overwhelmed. We couldn’t get a babysitter and I thought I wouldn’t be able to go. My sweet husband, who introduced me to the Avetts, drove to Nashville and back on Saturday to see them so that I could go with friends that night. I had fun with my friends and it was a good show, but it was their energy and ability to put everything they had into the show that got to me.
If you don’t know the Avetts, their music is truly their own, even when they’re playing a song written by someone else. When you see them walk on stage, you would probably think they’re a bluegrass or gospel band. And you’d partially be right. But if you saw them play the second half of “Pretty Girl from Chile”, you’d swear they were a hard rock band. Any other song, and you might think country, or punk, or folk, or alternative. You just can’t classify them once you hear more than one song!
Go find a show near you and get inspired yourself!
Variety Playhouse, Atlanta, \”Talk on Indolence\”
“November Blue”
WARNING: I know this one has terrible sound, but it was made behind the Earl in Atlanta at Corndogorama & was my first date with my husband Steve! We’re in the crowd shot — he’s the very tall guy in sunglasses & a blue shirt, and I’m to the left (:17)!
I’ve seen shows that were even better than Saturday’s (even though it was great!), and I’ve been to shows where I was one of 7 people in the audience. I’ve even been to an outdoor show the guys played in 100 degree heat wearing soccer uniforms. Each and every time I leave thinking that I need more of this creative energy in my life. I’m on the way — I almost feel like I was sleeping, and now I’m waking up again!
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