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J Music: My Heart – Paramore (Cover)

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Watch a cover of “My Heart” above and check out all the tour dates and details below:

OCT 15 SEATTLE, WA @ Key Arena (TICKETS)
OCT 16 VANCOUVER, BC @ PNE Forum *
OCT 18 SAN JOSE, CA @ HP Pavilion (TICKETS)
OCT 19 ANAHEIM, CA @ Honda Center (TICKETS)
OCT 22 FRESNO, CA @ Save Mart Center (TICKETS)
OCT 23 SAN DIEGO, CA @ Viejas Arena (TICKETS)
OCT 26 DALLAS, TX @ Grand Prairie Verizon Theatre (TICKETS)
OCT 27 HOUSTON, TX @ Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion (TICKETS)
OCT 29 KANSAS CITY, MO @ Independence Events Center (TICKETS)
OCT 30 ST. LOUIS, MO @ Fabulous Fox Theater (TICKETS)
NOV 01 AUSTIN, TX @ Austin360 Amphitheater (TICKETS)
NOV 02 – 03 NEW ORLEANS, LA @ Voodoo Music Festival (TICKETS)
NOV 04 FT. LAUDERDALE, FL @ BB&T Center (TICKETS)
NOV 05 ORLANDO, FL @ UCF Arena (TICKETS)
NOV 08 CAMDEN, NJ @ Susquehanna Bank Center (TICKETS)
NOV 09 FAIRFAX, VA @ Patriot Center (TICKETS)
NOV 11 BETHLEHEM, PA @ Sands Bethlehem Event Center (TICKETS)
NOV 13 NEW YORK, NY @ Madison Square Garden (TICKETS)
NOV 15 BOSTON, MA @ DCU Center (TICKETS)
NOV 17 UNCASVILLE, CT @ Mohegan Sun Arena (TICKETS)
NOV 18 MONTREAL, QU @ Bell Centre *
NOV 20 TORONTO, ON @ Theatre at Air Canada Centre *
NOV 21 DETROIT, MI @ The Palace Of Auburn Hills (TICKETS)
NOV 23 MINNEAPOLIS, MN @ Roy Wilkins Auditorium (TICKETS)
NOV 24 CHICAGO, IL @ UIC Pavilion (TICKETS)
NOV 26 NASHVILLE, TN @ Bridgestone Arena (TICKETS)
NOV 27 ATLANTA, GA @ The Arena at Gwinnett Center (TICKETS)

Find more information here.

J Music: MTV Jams Featured Artist Allen Stone

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This song has been stuck in my head all week.  His spot on MTV Jams definitely doesn’t hurt.

I’m finally checking out his debut album Allen Stone and so far I like what I hear.

Although I was excited to add another concert to my to-do list, it seems I will be in Atlantic City for Bey’s Mrs. Carter Show World Tour (!!) when he hits my area. Nonetheless find some of the dates for the New York area below and on his website. (Maybe I can make the NJ show, I would love to get a live sampling… #personalproblems)

Jul 25 ✮  Festival Pier at Penn’s Landing ✮  Philadelphia, PA

Jul 26 ✮  Toyota Oakdale Theatre ✮  Wallingford, CT

Jul 27 ✮  Bank of America Pavilion ✮  Boston, MA

Jul 28 ✮  Saratoga Performing Arts Center ✮ Saratoga Springs, NY

Aug 3 ✮  PNC Bank Arts Center ✮  Holmdel, NJ

Happy Super Bowl Sunday from SongsInAyMinor.com

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All rise for the Queen.

In honor of my idol taking the Super Bowl halftime stage tonight, watch one of my favorite Destiny’s Child performances below and a “Love On Top” cover by YouTube sensation Leroy Sanchez!!

Why I loved this performance: 

  • Michelle is late coming down the stairs.
  • The look on Terrence Howard’s face.
  • The CLASSIC Michelle bridge.
  • The matching outfits.
Speaking of matching outfits, if you have not seen “The 25 Most Embarrassing Destiny’s Child Coordinated Looks” you must.

BONUS:

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“The Mrs. Carter Show” World Tour?! Hopefully this is confirmed tonight!

Happy Super Bowl Sunday everyone!!

J Music: Bridget Kelly at S.O.B.s

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Bridget Kelly has been featured on my blog several times this year as she works toward the release of her debut album.  If you’re not familiar with Bridget, she’s a new artist signed to Roc Nation.  You most likely know her as “the girl who stands in for Alicia Keys on ‘Empire State of Mind.’”  I am hoping by the end of 2013, she will be known primarily for her solo endeavors.

Bridget’s new single “Special Delivery” was most recently featured on my blog. Bridget would close her set with the song, but it was far from the only highlight of the night.

When I first listened to Bridget’s EP Every Girl, I was a bit shocked by how aggressive many of the tracks were in contrast to the more mellow “Special Delivery” and “Thinking About You.” After seeing Bridget in an intimate setting, however, I get it. Her fiesty, yet gentle-hearted demeanor was reflected throughout her performance and in her music.

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“I’m not mad, a little scorned” – Bridget Kelly

Set List 

  • Empire State of Mind 
  • In the Morning
I loved the live performance of “In The Morning” even more than the subdued vocals on the original track. 
  • Seek and Destroy
  • Thinking About You
  • Say Yes
  • Ex-Factor
  • White Lies
  • Stay (Ft. Ro Johnson)
  • Special Delivery

Download Bridget Kelly’s EP Every Girl here.

Check out Bridget’s website here.

See my post about “Special Delivery” here.

P.S. Bridget just recieved her commemorative plaque as she serve as a writer on Kelly Clarkson’s smash record “Stronger” — Congrats Bridget!

J Music: Treat Me Like Fire – Lion Babe

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I saw someone mention this track in the comments section of my favorite blog so I decided to check it out.

Due to my often short attention span, I typically give new music from an unknown artist 10-15 seconds to impress me (30 seconds tops).  As the video opens with a drawn out (though fierce) framed shot of a human lion(ess), the visual really tested my patience.  Had I not given the track a chance, I would have missed a great track accompanied by a beautiful visual.

After watching the video you may think that the track is by a solo artist, however, Lion Babe is actually a duo, Jillian Hervey (vocals) and Lucas Goodman (production).   Jillian’s name may sound familiar as she is the 23-year-old daughter of Vanessa Williams. Despite the connection, by taking on a stage name it seems she wants to build her career on her own merit.   This is the first release from Lion Babe. 

Download “Treat Me Like Fire” here.

Find more information about Lion Babe here.

Best of 2012

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2012 was a key turning point in my life as I graduated from college and left the comfort of being an undergrad behind. The transition has not been easy, and really it has just begun.  The advice I have tried to remember — keep calm and take it all in stride. 2012 definitely brought a number of lessons, change, and growth. Here’s a look back at some of the moments I will cherish!


Happy New Year!