Laura. Though, you probably figured that out from the title of the blog... To say I am a music fan would be a severe understatement. "Freak" is probably a better word...
I grew up as an only child on a farm. I've logged hundreds of hours behind the windshield of a pick-up truck and learned how to entertain myself. But "What does this have to do with music?" you're wondering. Well, without the hours spent next to my dad listening to the best classic rock the radio had to offer - not to mention his extensive CD collection at a time when CDs were just coming onto the market - I am certain I would not be the person I am today.
Both of my parents encouraged me musically by listening and singing along to music, signing me up for band in 5th grade, and taking me to see live performances of people I had been listening to my whole life. Let me tell you, one of the happiest moments of my life was getting to sing along with Arlo to the chorus of "Alice's Restaurant" when it came around on the guitar...
Music is such a powerful force. I know this topic is overdone, but it is true. And being who I am, it bears repeating. Music can not only change your mood, but it can give you flashbacks, a physical response, and even the will to go on. It has changed my life in ways I never would have imagined, and I hope that through sharing my experiences, we might connect on a "meta" level with the music. (And, perhaps, even each other!)
My current, personal involvement with music ranges from enthusiast and active attendee of concerts and music festivals to songwriting and covering music on Every Kind of Blue. There is A Lot of fodder for the fire, so I hope that this space will not only allow me an outlet for self-expression, but also offer entertainment, insight, and introspection to those who read it. (And I hope Someone will read it... ;-) Thanks for reading!
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