Single Mom by Adam Whitehead Ft. Dalles Jacobus

                   Single Mom

    This is a very interesting way  to start this blog but I was scrolling through TikTok(yes TikTok) because with the Pandemic there has not been any shows to write about. However I came across this gentleman named Adam Whitehead and someone had done a duet with his new single "Single Mom" Ft. Dalles Jacobus and I loved it because I mean come on Country music is in my blood. So I decided to follow Adam on TikTok so I can see more of his videos that he post. He soon followed me back and we started talking and hearing the story behind the song I decided that this is one song and country artist I HAD to write about because in a lot of ways a lot of us women can relate in one way or another.
    After listening to the song I was in tears as I was a teen mom and got very lucky(yes my high school sweetheart stayed and now we are married and have been together almost 20yrs). Even though my dad was around and traveled for work to provide for our family so my mom was raising 5 children on her own while wheelchair bound and oh boy we did not give her an easy time because we were kids and thought we knew everything. However she never gave up & I have seen her struggle and cry because she was trying her best with what she was given.   "Single Mom"  is about his mom and it was a way of saying "Thank You" for doing the best she could and for being so strong  while raising a young man on your own.

    Teen parents have a hard enough time trying to raise their child/children however single parents have to be mom and dad. I know a lot of single parents and see what they go through on a daily basis but they choose to do the best as they can and give those kids what she can. 
    This song is honestly(in my opinion) a tribute and Thank you to Adam's mother for raising a gentleman and a young lady. With lyrics like "Pinchin Every Quarter and Every Dollar everyday that goes by" and "The coulda, shoulda beens and every teenage sins" really pull at your heart strings. I'm so impressed with this song because you NEVER hear this type of country music anymore. It also shows a standup guy that realizes his mom had done the best as she could have with what she was given at that time in their lives.

       His voice rocks and his passion for his music blows my mind. He truly used his passion and voice for an amazing tribute to his mom. I really can not wait to see where he goes with this song(shhh he has another song called Outlawed that's really good too) and where he goes in his career. Honestly anyone that knows me I am not crazy about new country music but I will back this guy and his music a 110% because it is legit and true country. So if you haven't heard of his music then I URGE you to listen to it especially Single Mom and then follow him on Facebook, TikTok and other social medias that he may have and show him and his music love and support. 

         ♡Debbie♡
   

A Decade Apart 8/22/18

 
     Everyone has that one favorite local band and it is no secret that A Decade Apart is our favorite band here in Columbus, Ohio. 
   With that being said, Yes! This is another post about them. We recently got to see them open up for Gideon and alongside Chamber, Nothing Left, Polaris and Varials. All performances were great and of course throughout the crazy challenges that was thrown at A Decade Apart they still put on a banger! 

  First let me start off by telling you what was thrown at them at this show and yes I will give out my full opinion on each thing. Ok so A Decade Apart was supposed to go on at 7p their set time got bumped to 630p and their set got shortened to 20 minutes, so there is problem #1 because their fans and the people that ADA promoted to was not aware of this change and we missed most of their set.   

  Problem #2 the lack of support for ADA during this show and that is a huge problem. The reason that is a problem is because Yes! You had fans there BUT ADA also promoted the hell out of this show and that alone brought in a lot of people. The fact that the other 4 bands did NOT acknowledge that ADA was the opener for this show and thank them is beyond disrespectful. This is NOT a competition between bands, this is where bands should be supportive for the other bands and show appreciation even for the local bands. 

   A Decade Apart was so amazing during all of this craziness and they still killed it as always even with a 20 minute set and a last minute set time change and they even showed appreciation for all of the bands and the fans. These guys are the poster child for standing up and continuing to do what they love and rolling through the punches of the music scene and we have mad respect for them for that. I do know the fans were not to happy but these guys just went with it and in my opinion came out on top with in all honesty the BEST performance of the night. Thanks for another killer night ADA and we will see ya soon!


                 ♡Debbie♡
 

Calloused Hearts Tour

                      Calloused Hearts Tour

All Bands that performed

          I know this is a little late since the concert was 2 weeks ago but I really needed to do this post to shine some light(in some cases some MORE light) on 2 amazing bands from our local music scene here in Columbus, Ohio A Decade Apart and Absolute Hero.

                               A Decade Apart

    There is no secret that A Decade Apart is our FAVORITE band to cover here in Columbus, Ohio, these guys have it all! they are entertaining, fun, down to earth and all around amazing guys.     Every interaction we have had with these guys has been awesome weather it be seeing them perform or just hanging out at a show and there is not many bands that we can say that about. A decade apart treats their fans more like family then fans. They are humble, respectful, caring and constantly show appreciation & love to their fans/family/friends. Now that I have(once again) put out there the amazing people that they are, let's get into the concert part!

    A Decade Apart consist of 5 guys that nail it at every show even if there ends up being a techanical issue. Their stage presence, song selection, performance and passion is outstanding. ADA is one of those local bands that demands your attention with their stage presence, every song on the set list is carefully selected, their performances flow with every venue and every song being performed with the right amount of passion. They never take anything too far when it comes to their shows because they want to keep it genuine and 100% real. As we have gotten to know these guys professionally and personally we have never felt like they don't care or it's just another gig. This is their passion and their fans & friends are their family and that is one thing that they have always shown to us and all of their fans. Keep taking the music scene by storm ADA!

#WeAreAllWeHave

                                                    Absolute Hero

   This was our first time seeing this local band and I am so glad that we did because they were awesome! Their frontwoman Sarah Nichole sets a whole new meaning to beautiful and confident with her stage presence, performance, and passion all while being backed up by her band. I love how when they are playing she gets lost in the music and doesn't seem to care if you like them or not and that is a huge plus.    

                                                                                             There is always going to be critics and there are mountains that will have to be climed in order to achieve you goals and make your dreams come true and this band is heading in the right direction. Their stage presence, set list, interaction with fans and over all performance was on point and very entertaining.

 I can not wait to see more from these guys because you know that they have way more to offer then just what we saw at the Donatos Basement on June 24th, 2018. 

                ~Debbie~

Gin Blossoms @ Express Live with Vertical Horizon & Tonic

    Everyone has those favorite bands or artists from the 90's & I am no exception. In fact I prefer all music before the 2000's because that is when the music was at it's best.     Now don't get me wrong I love ALL music(even the new stuff) and ALL genres. 
   Last night my best friend Lori and I got to attend the Gin Blossoms concert at Express Live here in Columbus Ohio.   That show also included Vertical Horizon and Tonic and oh my god you want to talk about the concert of  a lifetime(at least for me). This concert was flawless from start to finish! These bands really know how to put on one hell of a show. Each band has their own unique style that you can not take your attention away from their set. 

   
   Vertical Horizon was up first and this is my 2nd time seeing them but I had the pleasure of meeting them twice and everytime I have NEVER been disappointed. Their setlist had the right amount of old and new songs, their stage presence is amazing and they can demand your attention in a way that no other artists can and that is absolutely mind boggling to me. Over all this is the best show I have seen them put on and I can not wait to see them again.

   Next up is Tonic! Now this is my first time ever seeing Tonic and I have never really been a fan however I love their song "If you could only see". They played some newer music which I was impressed with. With me not being a huge fan, I was extremely impressed with their stage presence and their performance. I was not expecting their excitement, energy, outstanding performance ect and I  can honestly say that if or when they come back to Columbus, I will be there because I enjoy a great show.

  Now we get to Gin Blossoms!!! I have seen them back in 2013(with Vertical Horizon) and I can honestly say that I didn't want the concert to end. They were amazing! The setlist, stage presence, performance, and they were interactive with the fans and that will ALWAYS set artists apart from other artists.  
   Being interactive with the crowd is a huge deal for us because you want your fans to be acknowledged and feel appreciated. At one point Robin's guitar didn't work and honestly that was a perk for us because if a show goes 100% right then it loses the authenticity of the show. Now I know that the artists hopes and prays that the show goes off without a hitch and I understand that but when there is that little bump it makes it so much more real because we all know NOTHING ever goes as planned. It also shows the true talent and passion of the artists because they overcome that bump in the show. In this case Matt(singer of Vertical Horizon) came through and let Robin use his guitar. These guys truly belong on tour together because they have each other's backs no matter what. 

   Now to end the perfect night! I drive for Lyft and made a last minute decision after the concert to go "Active" and pick up some rides & not knowing that one of my rides would actually be some of the members of Gin Blossoms. I have not been so star struck in my life but with these guys I cried because I've been a fan since I was 8yrs old. Overall it was an amazing night and when they come back(because they will be back) I suggest going and seeing what they offer and I promise that you will not be disappointed. 

           ♡Debbie♡