The hills are alive with the sound of music…the hills in Texas, the hills in Montreal. This summer is my summer of music, my sound of music. I have always loved music, whether making it or appreciating it. I have always loved all kinds of music whether it be rock or classical, alternative or jazz, English or now even French. =) So it’s with great pleasure that I have ventured into my summer of music.
I’m a lucky girl and have been blessed in many ways. But this summer, by far, I believe will be one of my most fun summers during my existence thus far.
In May I went home to Austin and visited with my family and friends, but the absolute highlight of my trip was the No Doubt concert with Michelle. Admittedly even though I love music, I haven’t been to that many concerts in my life – the Tommy Hilfiger tour with Lenny Kravitz and Smash Mouth, Lilith Fair with Sarah McLachlan and Sheryl Crow, Everclear, Goo Goo Dolls, Lisa Loeb, Hedley, Itzhak Perlman and various other smaller bands at local bars. But the No Doubt concert was incredible! Maybe it was the company =), the atmosphere, my new girl crush on Gwen – it could be any number of reasons – but I loved being there.
So I got back home to Montreal and was getting back into my way of life. And then I received an email about the upcoming Virgin Festival in Montreal. So I checked it out and found out that Simple Plan and the Black Eyed Peas were going to be among the performers. So I bought me and Esteban tickets. We went and had an amazing time. It was like being at someone’s backyard party. We relaxed, drank beer and enjoyed the ambiance.
My next stop for summer music fun will be next week, as it marks the beginning of Montreal’s renowned International Jazz Festival. The very first day Stevie Wonder is giving a free concert in which Esteban and I will be attending. Plus we’ll be partaking of the many other free concerts during the jazz festival, a two-week long extravaganza.
Then in August, I’m planning to see Cold Play and Jason Mraz for the Osheaga concert series in Montreal. This concert series will be at the same place as the Virgin Festival so I know it will be another great experience.
I’ve already had so much music fun this summer and am looking forward to even more. This is my summer of music, my sound of music…and it’s all summer long!!
