This is my cousin Amy Robinson's band. My sister Kelli told me that they were coming to Seattle, so Vic and I dropped the kids off at Grandma's and went to see them. Kelli said they were good, but what else is she going to say? It seems everyone has a band these days, so I didn't know what to expect. I always prepare myself to say nice things, even thought they might suck, cause...what do you do? I was also nervous that she would not recognize me, because it's been quite a few years and I would be out of context and all.
We got there, and couldn't find the place. I was starting to panic, when we saw this little tiny sign that said we had to go back through the alley to get there. We found the place, but no music. We were about to give up again, when we saw another little tiny sign that said go back into the alley, a little to the left, and up the stairs. They sure didn't make it easy.
Anyway...there were about 4 people there watching. I thought oh no, this is going to be so awkward...but it was perfectly quaint. And they were soooo good! I could have stayed there and listened for hours. It seemed so quick that they were finished. Colby's voice was so soothing, and I thought the writing was beautiful. Amy's accordian was also great, and she has a beautiful voice. I just loved the whole thing! We bought their cd's and listened to them the whole way home.
Amy did recognize me and it was so nice to sit and talk with her after the show. We used to be good friends in our childhood, but it has been more than ten years since we've had a serious conversation. I loved catching up with her and getting a glimpse of what her life is like now.
If anyone wants to check them out, you can find them at www.colbystead.com
10 comments:
I'm glad you got to see Amy, I have only heard them a little bit because it rained cats & dogs and it was out side.
I want to see them, too. Last time we weren't there, because I was having a crying day. Yeah, it seems inconsequential, but it's not, it's just annoying to cry continually, for no apparent reason. Of course, since it did rain quite a lot...perhaps it wouldn't have been too noticeable.
They're playing in Provo Sept 18 & 25--the 25th is free. I'm sure we'll be going so if anyone wants to go too it'll be great!
And it was really sad when Mom came. She only got to hear like one song. I was so sad about that.
Yeah they're awesome. You should get an energy session with Amy while she is there. She is very gifted. One of his songs was on my playlist on my blog.
I second the energy session idea. Amy helped me so much. When I left her place I felt like crap, but a few days later I felt so good and the stuff she talked to me about has helped me immensely in my life.
There music is really inspiring, I agree, that is why I made up a dance to one of their songs, now that you have the CD, I believe it is Just breath.
Colby.
That guy is one of my favorite people. He's a good man. With one of those ancient souls that you only expect in 100 year old men living in a hut in Nepal.
He writes such wonderful music. I look up to him immensely.
That's really cool that you got to see Amy play. i have yet to see her. we're always busy when she plays.
They're really entertaining to watch. He such a good songwriter. I'm covetous of his voice.
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