I cringe every time I watch this but it’s so endearing and actually, he’s pretty darn good!
Have you ever really put yourself out there or done something embarrassing?
Cheers to being brave!
I cringe every time I watch this but it’s so endearing and actually, he’s pretty darn good!
Have you ever really put yourself out there or done something embarrassing?
Cheers to being brave!
Hi, friends! I hope you’re enjoying this Christmas and celebrating with special people in your life. I’ve been listening to this Christmas Party Playlist from last year on repeat so thought I’d share it again in case you’re looking for some last-minute Christmas music. Don’t forget my new favorite Christmas tune from Grace Potter and take a few moments to watch the incredible stomp-style performance of Little Drummer Boy below — it’s one of my absolute favorites!
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Christmas Party Playlist
Also, I really wanted to share this video from Saddleback Church. Mumbles and I saw this performed live at church a few years ago – it gave me chills to watch and hear and sing and I feel the same way everytime I watch it now (which is often). I love the stillness and innocence of the song paired with the stomp-style dramatic rhythym. Please enjoy Little Drummer Boy:

Local Natives – Hummingbird
Maybe you’re a lucky person and you scored tickets to one of the LA shows that the Local Natives are playing in January to release their new album, Hummingbird, before they sold out in like 10 seconds. Twice. I am not so lucky, unfortunately. Nevertheless, I listen to their album Gorilla Manor quite often so I’m excited for some new tunes from these fellas. Click here to buy their song “Breakers” off the new album, check out the music video below, like them on Facebook for more updates, and visit their site to see if you’re a lucky one and can catch a live show.
Have you seen Local Natives perform live? Do you have a favorite song?
You probably know that I love Tyrone Wells. He does great acoustic performances and his album Close: Live at McClain’s is a compilation of some of the live songs recorded in an awesome little coffee shop in Downtown Fullerton called McClain’s, hence the title.
Do you have a favorite acoustic song?
I have just three of my favorite duets to share today as part of my music obsession series, but I would absolutely love it if you’d share some of your favorite duets so I can add them to my playlist.
“Baby It’s Cold Outside” by Willie Nelson & Norah Jones. This magical pairing is so cheeky and fun and actually comes from a Norah Jones album called Featuring, comprised of all duets with some artists you wouldn’t expect like Dolly Parton, Outkast, Q-Tip, Foo Fighters and Ray Charles. Check it out here. I also just have to say Will Ferrell and Zooey Deschanel singing this song in Elf is also totally awesome. ‘Tis the season, right? Download Willie and Norah’s version and impress all your holiday party guests.
Next is one of my favorite duos who — after recently getting some major awards and recognition — announced they are breaking up. Sad face. I think I first noticed The Civil Wars singing this song, Poison & Wine, on some tv show (this is a common habit of mine: looking up song lyrics online as they play during television shows) and immediately downloaded it. It’s such a lovely song and their voices pair so well together. Let’s hope they patch things up right quick and get back to making great music.
The last one is an incredible performance that usually leaves me a little teary, with some major goosebumps. “How Great Thou Art” by Vince Gill & Carrie Underwood — watch the video below. Have tissue handy. Carrie also performed this at The Grand Ole Opry and you can download that version on iTunes (like I did) and be moved by her powerful voice every morning when getting ready (like I do).
Please leave a comment with your favorite duet below!