Refresh My Soul | Part 2, Music

As I said on Monday, the weekend was spent giving myself a refresh. For me, the one thing I know that just makes me soar, is well, music. Everyone should know that by now. I'm obsessed with music, I'm obsessed with shows. Nothing makes me feel like myself then standing in between the speakers, feeling my bones rattling from the bass and drums, and staring up like a wide eyed teenager singing along to the songs I know.

A good concert can lift my spirits, can change my life, can turn around an entire week. I find concerts define relationships, time periods, and for me, music can be the best counselor in certain situations. So when I feel down or in need of a refresh I check out a concert, doesn't matter if it's a big name production or a local show my friends are playing. 

This past weekend I went out to support, dare I say it? My favorite local band, Buffalo Tongue? Yes, it takes A LOT for me to claim a favorite local band, and even more to do so when the members are my friends. I don't want anyone to say I'm biased that's for sure...but, honestly, every time I hear them play, it's just incredible. Watching them grow up from a side project that played in tea shops to now playing at key venues in Seattle, has been such a treat. 

Buffalo Tongue performing at Chop Suey

The band has this dreamy indie-rock sound. Definitely swoon worthy. The lyrics are driven forward by the drumming, while the bass provides the stability for the guitar to create the ethereal atmosphere that reminds me a lot of Luna at some points. Chris White, John Sommer, and Matt Staerk also create the perfect stage show, the banter is refreshing and upbeat. The make you want to get to know them without the pretension jam band shit that goes on with a lot of local bands who don't know how to say when or when to throw a smile to the audience. Overall, I have a great time, every time, which is rare thing in smaller venue shows in Seattle, where at some point, at song two or three, your patience starts to wain with the 5 minute guitar solos and the drippy bullshit lyrics. 

Buffalo Tongue is playing at Waid's on December 4th, if you were in need of a refresh. But if going to Seattle isn't your thing, or breaking into the concert scene is something that scares the jesus out of you, look up local shows in your neighborhood! Start small with a coffee shop, or find a more "adult" friendly venue like the Triple Door, where you can ease yourself into the shows with assigned tables and table service, before you jump into ones that will jostle and deafen you. 

Sometimes you'd be surprised what a little live music can do. But until then, here's a couple of the band's songs...and a link to their Facebook page should you want to be a groupie like me...

Find the boys here: https://www.facebook.com/buffalotongue

Have a happy humpday and love you glammies so much!!
XO
~D