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“So Kiss Me Hard”

Posted on by Jaimee T

I love getting excited about shows. I love that excitement of the band getting on stage. I love when the lights just go out and you get the sudden chills before they walk on stage.

Because I’ll be completely honest. After working so many shows, a handful of different festivals, you lose your concert innocence. Same thing when you figure out that Santa Clause isn’t real.

To anyone ten and under, I’m sorry you had to read that. But eventually, you figure out when you look under your parents’ bed.

Getting that excited for a show for me is rare. I absolutely love Dashboard Confessional. They have been one of my favorite bands since I was about 12.

I’m not sure why I gravitate towards them in but their music is catchy and very poetic at the same time. I’m not quite sure what that means, but it is.

I think it’s amazing that Chris the lead singer still has his voice after all these years.

Hell, I get a sore throat after a night of talking loud.

 

 

 

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Rise Up or Fall Down

Posted on by Jaimee T

Have you ever felt so bad about absolutely nothing, it almost feels like you don’t have any control of what’s going on? And no matter what you do, you feel like you can’t do anything right?

I’ve had some moments in my life like that, on and off. But it has gotten worse and more frequent since I moved to Nashville. Mainly because the music industry is not only tough, but it’s very competitive and people can be mean.

I tell people all the time, don’t enter the industry. There’s not a lot of stability and there’s not a lot of jobs. So even if you work as hard as I do, sometimes you still don’t get anywhere. It’s a really awful feeling.

Music is supposed to be about the good and bringing people together. It’s a universal language that I feel most people do understand.

Given my experiences,  working in music and people telling me I’m not good enough as a musician, it’s really made me wonder about the purpose of music.

I don’t want people to give up on their hopes and dreams and neither do I. I do want them to be realistic and understand that these things do happen and it’s not easy.

 

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Over It

Posted on by Jaimee T

Here we go again with the guy issues.

I’m really sick and tired of the excuse of “work” getting in the way. Sure when I work festivals and shows, I get super busy. Life gets busy, we are busy people. But if I really need to make a phone call, I’m sure to actually make a phone call to the person I need to. Whether it’s work or relationship.

I truly believe, if you want something bad enough, you’ll do whatever you can to make it work.

Yeah, it didn’t happen with this last one. I’m not saying he’s a bad person, but if you’re not into me, just tell me.

It beats having to play the guessing game so I can move on with my life. So with that, I’m just going to move past it myself and move along. He’s not worth my time, especially when my dad is in the hospital. Dad just got out, but he had meningitis, not going to lie, life was rough these couple of weeks.

But like always, I get through it and get over it.

 

Sorry this wasn’t music related at all, but I really needed to get this off my chest.

 

 

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“You Never Needed Me”

Posted on by Jaimee T

I’m not going to lie, I met this guy in this band. And I thought he was really sweet, nice and cute. We actually exchanged numbers but it turns out, in the words of his song, he never needed me.

Am I upset about it? Not really. Am I upset that it didn’t go anywhere? I mean it would have been cool to see a couple of dates out of it, but no I’m not upset.

But I’m very happy to see his band is doing very well and I’m very happy for him as well. I think they all deserve it even if he wasn’t interested in me.

The Middle Ground, is a rock band based out of Nashville. The guys are originally from Milwaukee.

*Side Note* I actually met them at a show in Nashville but they happen to be from Milwaukee.

I’m not sure why, I guess I just really dig their music. I think they are extremely talented and their sound is unique. I think this is a band to watch in the next coming years.

 

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Don’t Give Up

Posted on by Jaimee T

For the first time ever, I really enjoy being home for Christmas. I haven’t done much since I have been here but living in nostalgia… Is that how you use it?

Anyways, I’m really excited because my dad got me a keyboard/synthesizer and I’m bringing back my saxophone to Nashville. Needless to say, I hope I get my musicianship back and hope that things will be great next year.

As I told my parents last night, I want to do it all. I want to be able to say everything I’ve ever wanted to do, I conquered and did well at it.

Music is always one of my biggest obstacles, I’ve always been able to play and read. And I was once really, really good. But life got in the way, so I hope this time it doesn’t.

Do I need a bit of practice, sure, I’ll admit it! But at one point in time, everyone did.

I hope that everything falls into place.

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It’s Christmas Time!

Posted on by Jaimee T

For the first time in forever, I actually got into the holiday spirit.

I wore ugly sweaters, I went to Christmas parties, I went caroling… not by my choice by any means.

But I have to admit, it was a fun month for Christmas stuff! But am I still a big fan of Christmas music… absolutely not.

I still think it’s pretty annoying and I won’t listen to it free willingly.

But I do think that some of the newer artists are coming out with some great remixes on Christmas music. Again, won’t listen to it free willingly, but you get my point.

But I hope everyone had a good 2016 and may 2017 be better! I hope my year gets better!

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Getting Back in the Game

Posted on by Jaimee T

As I get back into writing and playing music again, I always forget about how hard it is to get into the music. I guess it’s just trying to be in the moment kind of thing and I lose that moment so quickly.

That’s always been my issue growing up when I had a hard time sitting at the piano. I would get bored so easily playing scales and chords. And then I would get frustrated when I couldn’t play a song right away.

Needless to say, I wasn’t the best musician growing up because I would get bored and frustrated very, very easily.

As I get older, I realize how happy I am that I played music growing up. Because now, I’m looking for more gigs, and playing piano might be one of them.

Yes, I need a lot of work. But I think I can get my motivation and inspiration back. Hopefully,it works out, stay tuned!

 

 

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Powerful Woman

Posted on by Jaimee T

Since it is Election Day, I will talk about powerful women… No, I’m not talking about Hillary. I’m talking about Stevie Nicks! She is an incredible performer and amazing woman.

Working with an artist, sometimes you can see the transition when they start out super humble and super gracious. Over time, as they grow a fan base and more people tell them how “awesome” they are, they start to lose sight of where they came from.

I will say this about Stevie, AKA Lindsay, she still rocks  on stage. And you can tell when she tells her stories, how much she remembers people and little important details in her life. That she still cares and she doesn’t take her career and life for granted. She’s genuine.

I think that’s what makes her performance so great. Did I mention her lighting was incredible!

I will be the first to say, I’m not a huge fan. I don’t listen to her much, I love classic rock music. But just never was a huge fan. But now I am!

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Being Cold Sucks

Posted on by Jaimee T

I seriously hate this time of year. Sure the holidays are coming up, but there’s really nothing going on. Besides football and Halloween parties. Also, it’s starting to get cold, and there’s a reason why I moved away from the cold. The cold just sucks. No me gusta.

As things start to wind down and the holidays are coming up, what do people do in this town. That’s a good question, and here’s the answer for you. Nothing, they do nothing. There’s nothing going on. So most people right now are doing nothing. Luckily for me, I like money and money likes me, so I find things to keep me busy.

Because being busy is really important to me, I can’t just stand around. It drives me nuts! But the problem is, I like to save money too, so I’m being a loner like everyone else in Nashville.

It’s time like these, this is where you make it or break it with your sanity. This is where you figure out who’s in it for the long run and who’s going to be running out of town.

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“And Will You Tell All Your Friends”

Posted on by Jaimee T

We all have that band. That band that brings back high school memories. That band we had on repeat on our CD players… Yes I’m talking about the days of CD players.

That band that you would wait a few hours before doors opened to be the first in line and the first to run to the stage. For me, I had to sneek out so I didn’t wait outside, but you get my picture.

My band was Taking Back Sunday. I’ve been a fan of theirs for as long as I can remember. I used to listen “Tell All Your Friends” like it was my job. Constant, on repeat.

I remember correctly, I went to see them in Milwaukee when I was 15. I think that’s right, but I can’t remember the year. But anyways, I haven’t seen them since. And 11 years, needless to say, I’m really excited I got to see them live again. They still are rocking it and their fans still love them!