Boyfriend of the week

Boyfriend of the week:
Arthur Russell
cellist, composer, producer, experimental minimalist musician.

Midterms have been kicking my butt, however, Arthur has been such a supportive boyfriend.
He's really good at calming me down with his beautiful masterpieces.

"Our last night together" by Arthur Russell



Currently Knitting: um, nothing, I don't have time to right now.
Currently Hearing: Jens Lekman
Currently Loving: daydreaming of all the knitting I'm going to be doing over spring break.

University Underground

University Underground 2-3PM (EST)
Listen online at www.wnte.com or download the podcast.


This week's topic is my favorite topic of all -- food.
Again, some of these songs aren't from independent artists, but I did not want to sacrifice my perfect list.


Playlist:

1. "Vegetables" -- The Beach Boys
2. "The Art of Cooking for Two" -- The Lucksmiths
3. "Taste" -- BMX Bandits
4. "Jessica Pancakes" -- The Parcels
5. "Pink Lemonade" -- Tullycraft
6. "Apples in the Trees" -- Mirah
7. "Peach, Plum, Pear" -- Joanna Newsom
8. "Ripe on the Vine" -- Neon Bird
9. "Chewing Gum" -- The Carter Family
10. "Julie" -- Jens Lekman
11. "Angelina" -- Louis Prima
12. "Hungry Heart"-- Bruce Springsteen
13. "Free Pizza for Life" -- Ghost Mice
14. "Bert's Apple Cumble" -- The Quik
15. "Sunshine, Lollipops and Rainbows" -- Lesley Gore
16. "Some Chocolates" -- The Blow (ft. Mirah)
17. "Eggplant" -- Michael Franks

Oh, hey.

Well, I'm officially leaving for the tour to Alaska on May 4th, and arriving home on June 7th.
My second birthday on the road, living the d-r-e-a-m.







Oh, hey, you're cute.
I want you on my feet.




Currently Knitting: that effing coif.
Currently Hearing: "Sax Rohmer #1" -- the mountain goats
Currently Loving: old thread.

Oh oh oh oh Alaskaaaaa-ah

I might be touring to Alaska in May,
depending on when my sign language classes begin.



and now, a song to make you smile.


cover of "It's Love", by The Softies.

I need to hear you tell me you don't want my love. Songs that will break your heart.

Goals:

• I only have 11 states to visit before I have seen the whole country. See them.
• Tour Europe.
• Live on the west coast.
• Knit socks.
• Find something that makes me feel electric, that gives me chills.
  

First Socks

Okay. I've put my mind to it, and I'm going to do it.
I'm going to knit my first pair of socks.


I found this pattern and thought it would be perfect.
I think after 11 years of knitting, it just might be time to try.



Also, I'm throwing a Potluck Dinner Party House Show on March 8th @ The Green Shutters (my house), so if anyone is in Mansfield please stop down and see Accordions, and some other great local acts.




Currently Knitting: that GD coif, until I start these sweet little socks.
Currently Hearing: Jens Lekman
Currently Loving: procrastinating

Boyfriend of the week

Boyfriend of the week:
Erlend Oye

I would gladly knit sweaters for this Scandinavian man,
best known for his work with Kings of Convenience, The Whitest Boy Alive, and of course, his delicious solo work.





Beautiful live cover of "Thirteen" originally by Big Star

University Underground

Be sure to listen to my new solo radio show today (Tuesdays) at 2PM- 3PM EST. Listen online at www.wnte.com
It's a show focusing on rare oldies from the 60's and newbies from the 80's and 90's indiepop movement to today.


The third Tuesday of every month focuses on Girls in the Garage, which features both old school and new school examples of girls who rock the eff out, independently (minus the Blondie I just had to throw in this week...sorry!!)


Here's the playlist:

1. "My Boy Lollipop" -- Sakura & The Quests
2. "Chu Sen Ling" -- The Bermudas
3. "Eisenhower is the father" -- Best Friends Forever
4. "Sweet Darlin" -- She & Him
5. "Million Things" -- All Girl Summer Fun Band
6. "Bubblegum I see" -- Annemarie
7. "The Treehouse Song" -- Ane Brun
8. "Cet Air-La" -- April March
9. "Trapped Under Ice" -- Call and Response
10. "For You" -- Elephant Parade
11. "Picture This" -- Blondie
12. "Holding Hands, Feeding Ducks" -- The Brunettes
13. "Get Together" -- The Diskettes
14. "Molly" -- Eux Autres
15. "Hanging on the Telephone"-- The Kirby Grips
16. "Dark Halls" -- Au Revoir Simone
17. "Groovy" -- Billie The Vision And The Dancers

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*** I did not delete the commercials and news and all of that fun stuff, but if you would like me to, just drop me a comment and that's something I can edit out in the future.



Currently Knitting: coif. (I decided to use US 3 needles, like an idiot)
Currently Hearing: nothing
Currently Loving: life/Arthur Russell.

Drunk History

So historically inaccurate, yet completely hysterical!

Boyfriend of the week

Boyfriend of the week:
Linus.
He's sweet, insightful, and a great dancer.
Who could ask for anything more?

Fraulein

So, this is my new favorite accessory. I call it the Fraulein since it seems very Germanic to me.
I'm thinking of selling some on my etsy shop, but I don't know if they would sell.

Let me know if you're a fan!




Currently Knitting: coif, still
Currently Hearing: "And then he kissed me" -- The Booklovers
Currently Loving: Corey Genovese

Uke til you puke.

Well, Austin broke off our engagement, so I'm a single dame once more. I don't really feel like going into too many details, but this is for the best, I'm sure.

Oh well.
Who needs a boy when you have a ukulele?
I named her Gloria, or Glo for short.

Also, I started a revelry account. Add me, fellow fiber artists!


Currently Hearing: Mirah
Currently Knitting: Coif earwarmer
Currently Loving: Frozen lakes/mango salsa