RISE TO THE SUN

Do you ever have one of those weeks where you could swear enough work, sweat, and tears have been crammed into a few days to last you the whole week?  When Tuesday feels like it should really be Friday, and your weekend plans should be up next on your agenda, rather than a big, fat Wednesday staring you down?  It's one of those weeks around here, and I can't figure out if I want to wallow in everything that isn't working out or hurry up and wish tomorrow were here so we could just get this freaking show on the road.

Since this whole blog is an experiment in optimism (hence the name), and seeing as how I really do think there's something to looking on the bright side of life, I'm taking the opportunity to share one of my bright spots over the past few months.  The Alabama Shakes were THE band to watch this year at SXSW, which kind of made me suspicious at first even though deep down I swelled with pride at these four amazing musicians from north Alabama (dreamy, nostalgic sigh) who have sent the indie rock world into a frenzy.  I had my hands full at the time, and didn't get around to checking out their spring release until this summer.  And it f------ rocks.

The lead singer Brittany is definitely hero material.  She seems so chill and down to earth and blessedly her self, despite her new status as rock goddess.  Seriously, here is a hilarious comment that one of their fans left on You Tube about the "official video" for Hold On, a signature song off their recent album:

                                this band is tough mudder TOUGH!!!! Let the Southern Rock 
                                Gods bless you with all their might!!!! praise the lord

Thank you, texasgod915.  At any rate, while drinking a beer and debating the essence of life tonight, I wanted to share these guys jamming at Seattle's fabulous KEXP.  It's absolutely one of my favorite songs and I hope you enjoy. May the sun rise on you tomorrow, and may the day warm you anew.