Musical Monday

Video overload today - sorry.

Earlier this summer I had the privilege of seeing The Civil Wars at a small LA venue with about 200 other people.  No phones, no cameras allowed; just devoted, musical appreciation.  And it was glorious. Despite the fact that they're married to other people, Joy and John Paul have this incredible musical chemistry that just filled the stark room.  Kinda like the first time I saw The Swell Season, which I'll get to in a minute....

Check the devastatingly beautiful Poison and Wine video from a recent Rolling Stone session (you've had that relationship they're talking about, right?): OR the more upbeat, souful Barton Hollow (and if you're reading this on Google Reader, I'm guessing the videos don't show up):

In other musical news, The Swell Season documentary is playing in downtown LA this week only, and I need to catch it.  You already know I'm obsessed with Once and have traveled several states over to see Glen and Mar more than a handful of times.  Marketa's new album is out - you can listen here.

Quiz Time!

I love taking quizzes, btw.

The NY Times has a lovely visual personality test today - take it!

My results - Culture Curious (it's mostly correct).

You embrace all varieties of culture and love new ideas that push boundaries and explore new avenues of thinking. You love to dress so that your personality shines through and you enjoy sharing your unusual perspectives on life with all who will listen. When all is said and done, you are a bit of an intellect with a tendency to do a spot of soul searching from time to time.

You're sophisticated and inquisitive with a real passion for art and culture. You pride yourself on being an early adopter of the latest music and films and always like to have a good book on the go. Your ability to bring together very diverse and even dissenting opinions is rooted in your appreciation for all points of view. You believe in immersing yourself in interesting experiences that make you look at people, places and opportunities from new angles. Being sensitive and creative you want to feel connected to the world around you and actively seek out opportunities to explore it. It's all about broadening your horizons and living life to the full. Anything else would not fulfill your curious nature.

You'll love the list of The Best 1,000 Movies Ever Made, the Critics' Picks and Arts Beat.

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