Music Monday: My Morning Jacket
By Charla on Jul 11 Filed In Live Music, Lollapalooza Add a Comment
Happy Monday y’all! With Lollapalooza just 4 weeks away, I’m trying to get up to speed on some of the amazing bands that are going to be performing this year. One of my long time faves, My Morning Jacket, just released a new album and I cannot WAIT to see the band perform Saturday night, August 6, 8:00-10:00pm. If you haven’t picked up the new album, Circuital, do so now. Be prepared to turn your speakers up and let the echoing sounds of Jim James’ voice fill your head. It’ll make for a nice Monday mid-day break. And I guarantee, hearing Jim James sing it live will blow the track you download out of the water. Here’s a clip of the title track, “Circuital” from a recent show. Let it download…it’s worth the wait.
If you don’t have tickets to Lollapalooza yet, have no fear. We’ve got a fun contest brewing and will have more details for you next week! Stay tuned.
Music Monday: Cuatro!
By Danny on Jun 20 Filed In Live Music, Lollapalooza Add a Comment
It’s Monday and that means I’m plugging in my headphones and checking out the Lollapalooza line-up for a new band to get excited about (like I need more!). This morning has pushed me in the direction of something a little lo-fi and pop rockish, as well as a sport I used to play avidly!
This prep-pop husband/wife duo will have to bee-bopping all day long. Check out these songs and hit me back with your thoughts! You can catch them at Lollapalooza on Friday at 1pm at the Grove! See ya there!
-@SweetLeafDanny (Music and Cat Enthusiast)
Music Monday: Part Tres!
By Gigi on Jun 13 Filed In Austin, Texas, Lollapalooza Add a Comment
My husband and I got a little pre-Lolla music earlier this month – Deftones @ The Austin Music Hall. I know it’s not my usual ”Lady Badu” – Let’s just say I like to diversify. Those who know me have seen head banging at its best…. ie: Pearl Jam @ ACL 2009. So in true form, The Coolest Mom Ever put on my steel toed boots and jumped in…shoulder first.
The show was my first Deftones live experience and it was a night I will never forget - Nor will the rest of our crew. The 2010 Diamond Eyes LP is awesome! Check it out when you feel the need to jump into the pit.
How to spot a Tea-Slinger
By Charla on May 12 Filed In ACL, Activities, Live Music, Lollapalooza 1 Comment
All of this talk about Free Press Summer Fest, Lollapalooza and Austin City Limits has me thinking non-stop about how much fun I have at music festivals with the tea’m. I’m not gonna lie, it’s hard work, but more than anything it’s a blast.
The Tea'm in Action at ACL Festival!
After all the festival chat during the day, I couldn’t help but laugh at myself when I went home and opened my t-shirt drawer. Now, I know I’m not the only Sweet Leaf’er that has a drawer like this. In fact, I’m sure there are a few here at HQ that have me beat. BUT, I’ve got a pretty good collection going and it’s growing at a clip that has some of my friends wondering if I own any t-shirts that don’t show Granny some love. All I know is, when I open my drawer to throw on a TEA-shirt, I get to relive the fun all over again!
Bring on festival season y’all, this tea slinger is ready.
The drawer of a Tea-Slinger.
The Lollapalooza 2011 Line-up is Here!
By Danny on Apr 26 Filed In Lollapalooza Add a Comment
The Lollapalooza line up is here!!!!! And the @SweetLeafTea’m is SUPER excited! 20 years and still going strong. Now that you know the bands, you can contemplate what tea to pair with your show/experience!
Will you drink a Mint and Honey and watch Coldplay, or grab a Raspberry and check out Eminem?
What about our Citrus green tea and Beirut, or Lemon Iced tea and Ratatat?
Or maybe an Original for Foo Fighters, or Peach with Cee Lo Green?
The choice is yours! Stay tuned….we’ll have the team back on the blog for Sweet Beats and Eats, where we tell you our top pick on Lolla bands and best places to grub while in the city that made Michael Jordan famous!
Plus, we’ll be giving away some passes for you and a friend to make it out and experience the magic that is Lollapalooza! Some good things are brewing. Line up is below!
