Music and books

It's a quarter after one.  I'm all alone, and I need you now....

Recognize this line from a song?

Yep, it's from Lady Antebellum and I was so excited when my sister Dolly asked me to go with her to see them in concert last Friday!  She was given two tickets for some amazing seats at their show up in Atascadero, (about an hour north of here) at the California Mid-State Fair and I totally couldn't pass that up!

It's been forever since I've listened to country music faithfully.  I used to listen to country and R&B/Rock all the time on the radio but then a couple years back I switched mostly to Christian radio. Lately, I've been finding myself adding in a little more secular music again and I've really enjoyed it.  I think there are so many amazingly talented artists out there and it's nice to hear a variety of music.  

I bought the new Adele C.D. a while back and I can't even tell you how many times I've listened to it.      Especially in the car going around town.  I think what I love most is the soul in Adele's voice. :)

Back to country, since it's been so long since I've really listened to Country radio, I wasn't familiar with many of Lady Antebellum's songs.  And honestly, the main reason why I was even familiar with the song "Need You Now" (the first line in this post) is because one of my sisters used to have it as her ringtone on her phone. For the longest time my Mom used to complain that she'd have to listen to It's a quarter after one, I'm a little drunk and I need you now while she waited for my sister to pick up her phone. :)  I always laughed to myself about that one!

The concert was the day before my sister's 30th birthday and was a fun way to celebrate a little bit early!  We had the best time and it was awesome getting to see/hear them in real life.  You get used to hearing music on the radio, but there is nothing like seeing a live show.  So awesome!

What I mostly loved about Lady Antebellum was the chemistry of the group, especially with the two lead singers. They were amazing and as part of the audience, they totally have you thinking they are "together" just by the way they sing so well together. Like a "real" couple. I loved it!

I had the best time that night and was so thankful that my Hubby watched the girls for me, even when I got the invite to go to the concert at the last minute (my sister called me that same day), and after a long but fun day out with friends from out of town.  Thank you, honey! :)

And speaking of the Lady A and the South...I've still been reading like a crazy person lately and finally finished The Help.

Let me tell you...it is SO good.  It was eye opening, moving, happy and sad and seriously one of the best books I've ever read. I was totally sad last night when I finally finished it, it was that good!  I'm totally looking forward to going to my first book club meeting on the 15th and then going out with the girls to watch the movie!  I can't wait!