Tales from the Troubador

I took B to her very first outing at the Troubador this week to see Jenny and Johnny perform. It was an incredible show and even though I never ever get star-struck, we spent the night rubbing elbows with Kirsten Dunst and (hold your breath) Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart (I was instantly a tween again)!! Jenny and Johnny played their whole new album, I'm Having Fun Now, and Jenny also ended the show with some older songs from Acid Tongue and Rabbit Fur Coat. I have to definitely admit it was one of the best shows I've ever been to. Edward Cullen and Bella Swan included.

P.S. If you are an L.A. Resident and couldn't make the Palladium or the Troubador Shows there is a FREE show this Sunday evening in Echo Park. Click here for details!  

Sugar & Spice

Two magical things happened last night: the new Jenny Lewis LP made its way onto my record player and Magnolia Cupcakes from the newly opened store in Los Angeles were brought into my new home. I listened to the record about 17 times (switchblade is as of date, my favorite jam) and tore through a menagerie of deliciousness featuring s'more, salted caramel and ding-dong flavored cupcakes. It was a decadent night and even though my stomach hurts and my ears are ringing a wee bit today, it was all totally worth it.

Music Mondays

Jenny Lewis is God. Her new album I'm Having Fun Now is released on August 31st and I can barely wait to elbow out the tween California hipsters at Amoeba when I go to purchase my copy. This is Jenny's 3rd solo album and this time she's paired up with her boyfriend Jonathan Rice. Check out the mix tape below and hear songs from Jenny's new album including "Big Wave", "Switch Blade" and " Scissor Runner".

Jenny & Johnny

Jenny and Johnny is Jenny Lewis and her boyfriend Jonathan Rice. The love carries over to the album art for their forthcoming I’m Having Fun Now. If you’re cool with PDA, they also have some high-profile shows this fall. I love how this album cover is a little bit of Grease mixed with a little bit of rock n' roll. Looks like you've done it again, sweet Jenny.

09/06 – Seattle, WA (Bumbershoot)
09/18 – Boston, MA @ Agganis Arena #
09/19 – Brooklyn, NY @ Williamsburg Waterfront #
09/22 – Philadelphia, PA @ Trocadero Theatre $
10/03 – Hollywood, CA @ Palladium !

# supporting Pavement
$ w/ Superchunk
! supporting Belle & Sebastian