We put together our list for RSD today. Who else is planning on participating in the festivities?
http://recordstoreday.com/
Monday, March 23, 2015
Saturday, March 21, 2015
My Journey Into Record Collecting
I have a problem. A record problem. Every time I am near a Goodwill, thrift store, record store, etc I feel the itch to go crate digging. I can't help it. Seven or eight years ago I would have scoffed at buying a record. I sincerely felt they were more trouble then they were worth. I had this huge collection of audiophile recordings, but nothing on vinyl. David changed all of that for me with a copy of Sweetheart of the Rodeo and a Music Hall turntable. My ears and heart were opened and I haven't looked back.
This journey that started almost 6 years ago is exciting and ever changing. Sharing music and record collecting with David is a type of intimacy. There is a level of soul baring that occurs when you let someone see just how much a song means to you. Its beautiful to share something as personal as music with the most important person in your life. Audiophiles and music lovers, I strongly recommend letting your significant other into your world if you haven't already. They may not be interested, but at least make the invitation. It might buy you some much needed tolerance!!
It is important to point out that David may have sparked my interest in records, but I have learned, explored, and expanded my horizons plenty without his guidance. He sometimes says that he has created a monster (usually when I buy another turntable, receiver, or go record shopping on my lunch break). Its actually really funny to think back to when I would roll my eyes when he would show me the new records he just bought, especially when I am buying records on my way home from work. A major pet peeve: people assuming that I am into records only because of my fiance. He ignited my interest, but the rest is all me. You can lead a horse to water and all that...
I know there are other audiophile couples and audiophile ladies out there and I want to hear from you. Like the Facebook page, comment on the blog, email me at asoundwoman@gmail.com. I look forward to hearing from you.
This journey that started almost 6 years ago is exciting and ever changing. Sharing music and record collecting with David is a type of intimacy. There is a level of soul baring that occurs when you let someone see just how much a song means to you. Its beautiful to share something as personal as music with the most important person in your life. Audiophiles and music lovers, I strongly recommend letting your significant other into your world if you haven't already. They may not be interested, but at least make the invitation. It might buy you some much needed tolerance!!
It is important to point out that David may have sparked my interest in records, but I have learned, explored, and expanded my horizons plenty without his guidance. He sometimes says that he has created a monster (usually when I buy another turntable, receiver, or go record shopping on my lunch break). Its actually really funny to think back to when I would roll my eyes when he would show me the new records he just bought, especially when I am buying records on my way home from work. A major pet peeve: people assuming that I am into records only because of my fiance. He ignited my interest, but the rest is all me. You can lead a horse to water and all that...
I know there are other audiophile couples and audiophile ladies out there and I want to hear from you. Like the Facebook page, comment on the blog, email me at asoundwoman@gmail.com. I look forward to hearing from you.
Bruce Springsteen, Hersheypark Arena, May 14, 2014
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
May 14, 2014
Hersheypark Arena, Hershey, PA
The concert was amazing. The venue was a little lacking, but it didn't matter one bit. Seeing Bruce Springsteen live was life changing, like a religious experience. A little secret... I had never been to a large venue concert before this and it was pretty great being deflowered by none other than The Boss. My life will never be the same. I want to go see another stadium show. I want to be in the pit, rubbing shoulders with other people who are completely happy to be where they are, and I want to feel the energy of the crowd. Despite the fact that there were 20,000+ people in attendance, at times it felt like everything zeroed down to me, David, and Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. When David grabbed my hand and we held on to each other through the tide of emotion that swept through the crowd, I forgot everything but us and the music. Sometimes I had goosebumps, other times tears in my eyes, and there were times when I just wanted a song to be over.
It was beautiful and I can't wait to do it again...
May 14, 2014
Hersheypark Arena, Hershey, PA
The concert was amazing. The venue was a little lacking, but it didn't matter one bit. Seeing Bruce Springsteen live was life changing, like a religious experience. A little secret... I had never been to a large venue concert before this and it was pretty great being deflowered by none other than The Boss. My life will never be the same. I want to go see another stadium show. I want to be in the pit, rubbing shoulders with other people who are completely happy to be where they are, and I want to feel the energy of the crowd. Despite the fact that there were 20,000+ people in attendance, at times it felt like everything zeroed down to me, David, and Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. When David grabbed my hand and we held on to each other through the tide of emotion that swept through the crowd, I forgot everything but us and the music. Sometimes I had goosebumps, other times tears in my eyes, and there were times when I just wanted a song to be over.
It was beautiful and I can't wait to do it again...
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