Sarah McLachlan Laws Of Illusion {Review}

Sarah McLachlan, the Grammy® award winning, multi-platinum singer/songwriter, released her new album Laws of Illusion on June 15th. This is her first album of new material in seven years! The album release also coincides with the return of Lilith Fair. I love Sarah McLachlan and was lucky enough to be chosen to preview the album. I have yet to hear a song from Sarah that I didn't like and this album does not disappoint. She has such a calming tone to her voice. This c.d. has really helped me to relax since having a new baby this month. The album’s first single is “Loving You Is Easy” and it is one of my favorites. To find out more about Sarah and Laws of Illusion check out her website. And for info about Lilith Fair go here.

Artists joining Sarah on the bill to include:

Colbie Caillat, Mary J. Blige, Sheryl Crow, Erykah Badu, Ke$ha, Norah Jones, Sugarland, Heart, Miranda Lambert, Beth Orton, Brandi Carlile, Cat Power, Chantel Kreviazuk, Corinne Bailey Rae, Emmylou Harris, Gossip, Indigo Girls, Ingrid Michaelson, Jill Scott, Loretta Lynn, Metric, Sara Bareilles, Tegan and Sara and more!

TRACKLISTING
1. AWAKENINGS
2. ILLUSIONS OF BLISS
3. LOVING YOU IS EASY
4. CHANGES
5. FORGIVENESS
6. RIVERS OF LOVE
7. LOVE COME
8. OUT OF TUNE
9. HEARTBREAK
10. DON’T GIVE UP ON US
11. U WANT ME 2
12. BRING ON THE WONDER

LILITH FAIR TOUR DATES

Jun 27 Calgary, AB McMahon Stadium
Jun 28 Edmonton, AB Northlands Spectrum
Jul 1 Vancouver, BC, Canada Pitt Meadows Airport
Jul 2 Portland, OR Sleep Country Amphitheatre
Jul 3 Seattle/George, WA The Gorge Amphitheatre
Jul 5 San Francisco, CA Shoreline Amphitheatre at Mountain View
Jul 7 San Diego, CA Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre
Jul 8 Phoenix, AZ Cricket Wireless Pavilion
Jul 9 Las Vegas, NV Mandalay Bay Events Center
Jul 10 Los Angeles, CA Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
Jul 12 Salt Lake City, UT USANA Amphitheatre
Jul 13 Denver, CO Comfort Dental Amphitheatre
Jul 15 Kansas City, MO Capitol Federal Park @ Sandstone
Jul 16 St. Louis, MO Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
Jul 17 Chicago, IL First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre
Jul 18 Minneapolis, MN Canterbury Park
Jul 20 Indianapolis, IN Verizon Wireless Music Center Indianapolis
Jul 21 Detroit, MI DTE Energy Music Theatre
Jul 23 Montreal, QC Parc Jean Drapaeu
Jul 24 Toronto, ON Molson Canadian Amphitheatre
Jul 27 Cleveland, OH Blossom Music Center
Jul 28 Philadelphia, PA Susquehanna Bank Center
Jul 30 Boston, MA Comcast Center
Jul 31 New York, NY PNC Bank Arts Center
Aug 1 Hartford, CT Comcast Theatre
Aug 3 Washington, DC TBA
Aug 4 Raleigh, NC Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion at Walnut Creek
Aug 6 Charlotte, NC Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Charlotte
Aug 7 Nashville, TN Bridgestone Arena
Aug 8 Atlanta, GA Aarons Amphitheatre at Lakewood
Aug 10 West Palm Beach, FL Cruzan Amphitheatre
Aug 11 Tampa, FL Ford Amphitheatre
Aug 12 Birmingham, AL Verizon Wireless Music Center
Aug 14 Austin, TX TBA
Aug 15 Houston, TX Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
Aug 16 Dallas, TX Superpages.com Center

One eskimO {Review}

I was recently introduced to a band called One eskimO. They are an English band with a #1 adult alternative song called "Kandi" which Los Angeles Times Magazine hails “a beautiful, aspirational track.”. Band members include singer-songwriter Kristian Leontiou, Pete Rinaldi (guitar), Jamie Sefton (bass, horns) and Adam Falkner (drums). I was able to preview their new self titled album and have really enjoyed the mellow, catchy tunes. My three year old even liked it and said it was pretty music. The CD arrived while I was on vacation. I wish it would have come sooner so we could have enjoyed the calming music in the car. The band is currently on tour through August. For more info on the band you can check out the One eskimO web site. Or check them out on Facebook.

Tour Dates

May 14 Miami, FL Fillmore
May 15 Jacksonville, FL Free Bird Live
May 18 Orlando, FL House of Blues
May 19 Tampa, FL The Ritz Ybor
May 22 Raleigh, NC Lincoln Theatre
May 24 Asheville, NC The Orange Peel
May 25 Charleston, SC The Music Farm
Jun 01 Toronto, ON The Guvernment
Jun 03 New York, NY The Beach at Governor’s Island
Jun 04 Boston, MA House of Blues
Jun 05 Essex Junction, VT Camplain Valley Expo
Jun 06 Hunter, NY Mountain Jam Festival
Jun 08 Royal Oak, MI Royal Oak Music Thtr
Jun 09 Grand Rapids, MI Orbit Room
Jun 12 Memphis, TN Minglewood Hall
Jun 13 Kansas City, MO Crossroads
Aug 14 Denver, CO Mile High Festival

Tracklisting

Hometime
Astronauts (free download)
Kandi
Slip
Simple Day
Givin Up
Chocolate
All Balloons
Chosen One
UFO
Amazing

Five For Fighting Slice {Review}

It is review time again! This time I was able to preview Five For Fighting's latest album Slice. I have always been a fan of FFF so I could not wait to get my download of the album. I have been listening to this c.d. in the car since I got it. This album has the classic FFF sound that I love with some fabulous new songs. My favorite are Tuesday and Above the Timberline but, I could listen to the whole album over and over. FFF is currently on tour and there are still a couple of dates left so if you are in California, it will defiantly be a show worth checking out.

10-Nov San Francisco, CA Swedish American Hall

11-Nov Los Angeles, CA Largo at the Coronet

I am sad to say I missed the show here in Salt Lake City (it was the night of my brothers birthday) because I heard they are fantastic live. Hopefully I will be able to catch their show next time. For more info about Slice, check out the Five For Fighting website.

Album Tracklisting:
1. Slice
2. Note To The Unknown Soldier
3. Tuesday
4. Chances
5. This Dance
6. Above The Timberline
7. Transfer
8. Hope
9. Story Of Your Life
10. Love Can't Change The Weather
11. Augie Nieto

Make Something Monday

I like to make tutu's for my daughter for dress up or Halloween or if there is a really cute color of tulle at the store. I had some left over so I made a newborn tutu. It is so tiny and cute. The waist is about 7". Now I just need someone to give it to. I keep crossing my fingers to get accepted in a craft boutique, so it is still sitting here waiting for an owner.

Harry Connick Jr. Your Songs {Review}

This is my first official review! Yay! I was sent the new Harry Connick Jr. album, Your Songs, to preview before it was released for sale. I would have liked to post my review sooner, but as soon as it arrived my husband stole it. He really enjoyed listening to the smooth sounds of Harry's voice on his surround sound system. He claims it is an experience I must try. Hopefully I will be able to experience Harry in surround sound some day but for now, I was able to listen to the album in the car with my daughter. I have always enjoyed listening to Harry Connick and this album does not disappoint. My two year old even quieted down to listen to the c.d. He has a very mellow tone to his voice that has always reminded me of the Rat Pack. It is perfect for all of the love songs on the album. Your Songs really helped me to relax after a stressful day. And, he is not bad to look at either. I felt that a few of the songs (the newer ones) did not fit the quality of his voice, but over all it is another great album from Harry Connick Jr. For more information about Harry Connick Jr. or Your Songs, check out this behind the scene look at the making of the album or Harry's website.

Here is the album track list and the original performers:

All The Way (Frank Sinatra)
Just The Way You Are (Billy Joel)
Can’t Help Falling In Love With You (Elvis Presley)
And I Love Her (The Beatles)
(They Long To Be) Close To You (The Carpenters)
Besame Mucho
The Way You Look Tonight
First Time Ever I Saw Your Face (Roberta Flack)
Your Song (Elton John)
Some Enchanted Evening
And I Love You So (Don McLean)
Who Can I Turn To? (Tony Bennett)
Smile (Charlie Chaplin)
Mona Lisa (Nat King Cole)

Thanks One2One Network for the opportunity!

Make Something Monday!

My mom wanted a new flower arrangement for her coffee table but could not find one she liked. For Mother's Day I decided to make her one. All supplies came from Hobby Lobby.

Make Something Monday!

I need to post a few more of the prizes I have won, but I have been very busy sewing for a wedding in San Diego. Here is the finished product. A custom bridesmaid dress!

I was approximately the same size as the bridesmaid, so I put the dress on for the pictures. It looked weird just on a hanger because of all the ruching. And please don't mind the horrible pictures. My husband wasn't home so I was trying to take them myself with the auto timer. I hope the wedding was great this last weekend!