And I'm in Grand Rapids
Which, of course, means that I'm super-pumped. That's because this coming weekend is the Calvin College Faith and Music Festival, and it promises to be the highlight of my year/life.
Firstly, I'll be able to see Lauren Winner talk who has really impressed me with both Mudhouse Sabbath and Real Sex. Simply put she is a phenomenal writer and if she is even half as good of a speaker, then I'm in for a real treat.
Nextly, (I don't care if it's not a real word, I like it), the music is going to be nothing short of amazing. Friday night it's Sufjan Stevens and Anathallo followed by Emmylou Harris and Neko Case on Saturday. Even though I've seen him twice before, I'm still beyond excited for Sufjan. I don't know how much accompaniment he will bring so it may be interesting. I've also been wanting to see Anathallo for a while so that will be really fun. Neko is playing three nights in a row before the fest at my favorite venue in Chicago, (two are sold out already but if you are in the Chicagoland area tomorrow there are still tickets available). I haven't seen her yet either but I really enjoyed the Fox Confessor and the New Pornographers have been a favorite of mine for years. In other words she will be lovely to see. Now I'm not that familiar with Emmylou so that will be the one show were I'll have zero familiarity going into it... unless I check her out beforehand.
Continuing the awesomeness is the showing of the Danielson: a Family Movie on Friday night. I've been wanting to see this since it was making rounds at various film festivals last year.
There are also a slew of workshops that promise to be nothing short of super-sweet.
(Sidenote: I'm at BW3's right now and they are totally playing the song from Ghostbusters that goes "and I guess we're gonna have to take control". This maybe the highlight of my day. Just looked it up and the song is Bobby Brown - On Our Own.) Anyways back to the workshops; you can check them all out here just make sure that you check out all four sections linked on the page. I have no idea which I'll go to yet as they all look amazing.
Finally, Sufjan is giving a lecture. I don't know exactly what that will comprise of yet, but from what I've heard it may be a more intimate performance / talk about his music. Either way this will more than likely be my highlight.
I'll fill you in with all the detail after the weekend!
Currently Reading... Eve's Revenge
Currently Listening to... Bobby Brown - On Our Own
Firstly, I'll be able to see Lauren Winner talk who has really impressed me with both Mudhouse Sabbath and Real Sex. Simply put she is a phenomenal writer and if she is even half as good of a speaker, then I'm in for a real treat.
Nextly, (I don't care if it's not a real word, I like it), the music is going to be nothing short of amazing. Friday night it's Sufjan Stevens and Anathallo followed by Emmylou Harris and Neko Case on Saturday. Even though I've seen him twice before, I'm still beyond excited for Sufjan. I don't know how much accompaniment he will bring so it may be interesting. I've also been wanting to see Anathallo for a while so that will be really fun. Neko is playing three nights in a row before the fest at my favorite venue in Chicago, (two are sold out already but if you are in the Chicagoland area tomorrow there are still tickets available). I haven't seen her yet either but I really enjoyed the Fox Confessor and the New Pornographers have been a favorite of mine for years. In other words she will be lovely to see. Now I'm not that familiar with Emmylou so that will be the one show were I'll have zero familiarity going into it... unless I check her out beforehand.
Continuing the awesomeness is the showing of the Danielson: a Family Movie on Friday night. I've been wanting to see this since it was making rounds at various film festivals last year.
There are also a slew of workshops that promise to be nothing short of super-sweet.
(Sidenote: I'm at BW3's right now and they are totally playing the song from Ghostbusters that goes "and I guess we're gonna have to take control". This maybe the highlight of my day. Just looked it up and the song is Bobby Brown - On Our Own.) Anyways back to the workshops; you can check them all out here just make sure that you check out all four sections linked on the page. I have no idea which I'll go to yet as they all look amazing.
Finally, Sufjan is giving a lecture. I don't know exactly what that will comprise of yet, but from what I've heard it may be a more intimate performance / talk about his music. Either way this will more than likely be my highlight.
I'll fill you in with all the detail after the weekend!
Currently Reading... Eve's Revenge
Currently Listening to... Bobby Brown - On Our Own
posted by Dan at 4:09 PM
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My best friend from high school is also going to be at the Anathallo/Sufjan Stevens show. He's playing trombone with Anathallo...I'm so jealous.
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