We had our first date night in months (I think?) on Saturday night at the Riviera Theatre in Chicago. We saw Johnnyswim, our favorite duo, for the fifth time, and it was one of the best shows we've see them perform. We were nervous about getting to the Riviera Theatre because Graham had to work Saturday and his end time was uncertain. (It depends on when a game ends.) Also, I was ... Read more
A Date Night to Remember With Johnnyswim
Graham and I don't get many date nights. The last time we spent an entire evening to ourselves was on Valentine's Day. Last weekend's date to the Need to Breathe concert, for which Johnnyswim was opening, was a much needed night out for us and one that we looked forward to since I bought the tickets in March. If you have read this blog for a while, you know that we LOVE Johnnyswim's ... Read more
Johnnyswim at Vic Theatre | Why You Should See Them in Concert
Graham and I looooove Johnnyswim. The husband and wife duo have incredible voices and are such talented songwriters. Their song "Take the World" was our first dance song at our wedding, and we listen to their music all the time. I bought tickets for last Friday's show months ago and we've been anticipating the show ever since. They played a sold out show at the Vic Theatre in Chicago, a gorgeous ... Read more
Farm Aid 30
The word that comes to mind most often for this summer, and most weekends, has been whirlwind. That applied to Saturday, when I went to both a Cubs game against the St. Louis Cardinals and the Farm Aid 30 concert at Northerly Island.Graham and I didn't get the FirstMerit Bank Pavilion until almost 7 when Imagine Dragons was playing. My friend had given me a ticket to Farm Aid to accompany him ... Read more
Johnnyswim at the Space in Evanston
Graham and I were able to hear our favorite duo, Johnnyswim, in Evanston last week. Their music is special to us: Amanda and Abner sing our wedding song, "Take the World." We had never been to Evanston, so when we stepped out of the train station we were pleasantly surprised by the different vibe it gives off vs. Chicago. It was a short walk to the Space, which didn't appear to be a concert ... Read more
My First Cubs Game at Wrigley Field: Opening Night 2015
My introduction to Wrigley Field happened on Opening Night 2015. I rode the Red Line down to the ballpark, and as soon as I exited the CTA station I began to witness the madness. I walked into Wrigley. I was given a No. 14 pin commemorating Mr. Cub, along with a schedule magnet. Fans were cheering, drinking, taking photos. I snaked my way through the crowds inside, stopping to pick up a pretzel ... Read more
Running Playlist
For me, music is an integral part of any workout. The mental aspect of running (and most forms of exercise) is often the biggest battle we face. Music is the secret weapon I use to win the war against negative self-talk. Running is a form of meditation for me. The lyrics and melodies bring me out of my everyday thoughts and into a daydream. I imagine myself teaching yoga to the beat, running ... Read more
Super Weekend: The Roots at Super Bowl Central
It's an exciting time to be a Phoenician. The Super Bowl and the Phoenix Open drew hordes of tourists, and there was no shortage of events for locals to attend as well (if you wanted to shell out the cash).I'm not into spending money to see a celebrity show up to a club past midnight and stay for half an hour (depending on the celebrity), so I opted to attend the free Roots show at Super Bowl ... Read more
JOHNNYSWIM at the MIM
Last night’s Johnnyswim show at the Musical Instrument Museum Theater showed me two things. 1. Johnnyswim sound a thousand times better live --- and they already sound amazing. 2. The MIM is the perfect concert venue. The show was the most enjoyable concert I’ve ever been to. The duo put on an energetic, touching performance. Amanda and Abner seem to truly enjoy sharing the stage. Graham and I ... Read more