Big Meadow Sessions // Boxwave

I love music. I love video. I wanted to find a fun way to combine these 2 loves other than trying to create the typical music videos you see on TV...or at least used to see on TV. I mentioned it to a few friends who have some of the same passions, they started talking, and together we came up with a great idea.

That idea is the Big Meadow Sessions.


Big Meadow Sessions started in the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia, where we all met each other. "Shenandoah" is the Iroquois word for "Big Meadow" so the name is a perfect way to tell some about us while giving tribute to an amazing place. Big Meadow Sessions has now created the fourth video in a series of videos. Please enjoy the video and the music.


About a month ago I met a few great people while I was in downtown Richmond. They all had a love for music, art, and Richmond itself. That night I took a few photos of some of the musicians playing on stage and talked to some of them afterwards about their music. Of the few artists that really stuck out to me, one of them was a relatively new band named Boxwave. John Mustachio and Brad Ellsworth compromise the band Boxwave, playing amazing instrumental tunes with bass and box to create an incredibly unique sound. It was amazingly fun to film these guys playing a live set and I enjoyed every second of it. Enjoy Episode #4 of Big Meadow Sessions.










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Recent Photo Work

Over the last few weeks several of my photos have been lucky enough to be put online. RVA Magazine published a few on their website 2 weeks in a row, and recently Mojo's in Richmond had me take some photos of their karaoke night and those are up on their Facebook to advertise for upcoming karaoke nights. Below are the links to the RVA Mag website that has my photos displayed if you'd like to see. But even further below that I've decided to put up a few of the photos I've taken recently to show you all what I can do and what I've been up to. Enjoy!

RVA Mag Oct 12, 2011

RVA Mag Oct 19, 2011

Photos from Cafe Diem's Open Stage Night and Mojo's Karaoke Night:















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Big Meadow Sessions // Jeremy Cowgill

I love music. I love video. I wanted to find a fun way to combine these 2 loves other than trying to create the typical music videos you see on TV...or at least used to see on TV. I mentioned it to a few friends who have some of the same passions, they started talking, and together we came up with a great idea.

That idea is the Big Meadow Sessions.



Big Meadow Sessions started in the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia, where we all met each other. "Shenandoah" is the Iroquois word for "Big Meadow" so the name is a perfect way to tell some about us while giving tribute to an amazing place. Big Meadow Sessions has now created the third video in a series of videos. Please enjoy the video and the music.


Not long ago, I went through Winchester, VA with my good friend Jess for another episode of the Big Meadow Sessions. We got together with an artist who was recommended to us, a guy named Jeremy Cowgill. He's a great musician, a great guy, and was great to work with on this video. We filmed on the downtown pedestrian mall in Winchester as Jeremy played a new version of an older song of his. It was a great day of filming and we've been able to produce this great video from that day that we hope you like. We even got written up in a Winchester magazine, explaining the Big Meadow Sessions, us as individuals, our love of music, and more. Enjoy Episode #3 of Big Meadow Sessions and please enjoy the 'Chester Magazine article about us as well.

Jeremy Cowgill performs "Moonlight Stroll" (YouTube)
Jeremy Cowgill performs "Moonlight Stroll" (Vimeo)

Big Meadow Sessions in 'Chester Magazine




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JMU LOVE

Hello friends! Earlier this week, something amazing was revealed to the world. Some of you may not care that much. To those of you who are JMU students, JMU alums, seek that culture of involvement that is so strong at JMU, or want to give back to a school which has given so much to you...then you will most definitely care.

JMU LOVE stands for Leaders Of Volunteer Engagement, and their website explains in detail what it is that they do, and how it is that you can help. Over the past few months, I worked closely with the JMU Alumni Association in helping to film and edit a video that promoted JMU LOVE, caught the viewer's attention, filled them in just enough, and encouraged them to get involved and visit the JMU LOVE website. So, if you have interest in my video work, JMU, JMU LOVE, volunteering, or the colors purple and gold...then check this out!




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SotM: 9/5/11

Happy Labor Day. DO WORK!

Sorry for the time between posts...I've been busy. Here for you now is a song by a great band that my friend Alyssa is going to see the end of this month in RVA. I've used a song of theirs ("Pumped Up Kicks") in the past that has probably become the most overplayed song I've heard all year. It's pretty rough. So that killed my favorite song without a doubt. Here's my second favorite. Enjoy!

Song of the Moment 9/5/11
Don't Stop (Color on the Walls) by Foster the People






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Vids for the Kids: 8/24/11

I haven't posted anything about funny videos for a while. I apologize. But, for your viewing pleasure I now have a Japanese video for McDonald's. In case you were wondering....yes...yes it IS ridiculous.

Vids for the Kids 8/24/11






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SotM: 8/18/11

Here's a quick trio of songs by Band of Horses that I've been meaning to blog about for a while. 2 songs come from their 2006 album and 1 comes from their 2010 album and that track was released as a single in February of this year and I fell in love all over again. So I hope you all enjoy too!

Song of the Moment 8/18/11
The Funeral by Band of Horses



Song of the Moment 8/18/11
I Go To the Barn Because I Like The



Song of the Moment 8/18/11
Dilly by Band of Horses






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SotM: 8/8/11

August's first Song of the Moment is a great one. It has an awesome folksy instrumentation with amazing vocals to boot. I hope you all enjoy this track as much as I do!

Song of the Moment 8/8/11
Come Around by Sarah Jarosz






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Anniversary

Dear friends...it's been just over a year that I've been doing this junk. Yippee!
Sometimes I love it and sometimes I am impartial. Most of the time I feel like people don't care to hear what I have to say, so instead I force-feed my opinions to them and cram it down their throats. So...I hope you've enjoyed that for the last year and 10 days. If you'd like to see my first blog post ever check it out HERE.

But for real...all jokes aside...thanks a bunch for feigning interest in me, my life, and my bloggings. I wouldn't keep doing it if there weren't a few people out there that actually enjoyed it, so thanks for enjoying it and thanks so so so much for supporting me in my website and my blog over the least year!


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SotM: 7/29/11

Here's a sort of older tune coming from a defunct UK band from the late 90s. This tune comes from their last album in 2000 (after they changed their name by adding "The" to it...nice touch) and I still dig it. I hope you all do too. Enjoy!

Song of the Moment 7/29/11
Gasoline by The Catherine Wheel





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SotM: 7/21/11

This tune was released as a single from this band in late April and their album was released a month later. I first heard it not long after that and I loved it. They definitely are not my favorite band but I dig this jam. Hope you enjoy too!

Song of the Moment 7/21/11
Holding On To Black Metal by My Morning Jacket





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SotM: 7/17/11

My new preferred style of giving you tunes is to get straight to the point. Here's a track from an album that will be released on Tuesday. This band rules and I really dig this song. Hope you enjoy!

Song of the Moment 7/17/11
Got It All by Portugal. The Man






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SotM: 7/8/11

Short and sweet...here's a cool tune, or 2 from a band that put out a new album a month or so ago. So here's 1 track from their new album and 1 from their old. Enjoy.

Song of the Moment 7/8/11
Helplessness Blues by Fleet Foxes




Song of the Moment 7/8/11
Blue Ridge Mountains by Fleet Foxes





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SotM: 7/5/11

Hope you all had a great 4th of July...and a Happy late Canada Day...because we all definitely celebrate that holiday in America. Take THAT Minnesota relatives who are Canadian. :) (Love youuuu)

Here for you all now is a song from Coldplay. I first heard it in February when I was roadtripping with my friend Ben and he played this tune on his iPod. It was awesome and I loved it but was confused as to why I hadn't heard this Coldplay song, because I know almost all of their stuff. Well, they released it as a single, in June, from their upcoming album so we were way ahead of the game. They just premiered the video a week ago and it's pretty cool. Man, do these guys love stop motion. Warning: I swear this video can probably cause seizures. It's a little uncomfortable to watch, but I hope you enjoy the music and the great video regardless!

Song of the Moment 7/5/11
Every Teardrop is a Waterfall by Coldplay





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SotM: 6/30/11

If you don't already follow @Big_Meadow on Twitter...you should be. Big Meadow Sessions is something we've been working on for a while and we've got lots more stuff to come. In between filming sessions we just Tweet stuff about music and what's going on with all different types and levels of artists. For my Song of the Moment today I'm using a cover of a Buddy Holly song, which is something we've been Tweeting it up about via Big Meadow Sessions. There's a whole album out now featuring artists doing Buddy Holly covers. These are all the artists here: The Black Keys, Fiona Apple & Jon Brion, Paul McCartney, Florence + the Machine, Cee Lo Green, Karen Elson, Julian Casablancas, Jenny O., Justin Townes Earle, She & Him, Nick Lowe, Patti Smith, My Morning Jacket, Modest Mouse, Kid Rock, The Detroit Cobras, Lou Reed, John Doe, and Graham Nash. What a line-up, right? Well here for you today is one of those tracks. Enjoy!

That'll Be The Day (Buddy Holly cover) by Modest Mouse






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SotM: 6/29/11

My friend Mike recently told me to check out the new album by this band. Then today, in a fun email chain I have with RJ, Shannon, Alicia, Jithu, and Mike...he used a song by this band. Somehow it hit me that I had never listened to a single one of their songs. What is wrong with me?! So here for you now is the song Mike suggested plus another tune that I dig from their new album, Pala, and this video for it was just recently put out 2 weeks ago. So please enjoy!

Song(s) of the Moment: 6/29/11

Show Me Lights by Friendly Fires



Hawaiian Air by Friendly Fires



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The Crazy Eyes

What's that? You met a cool girl? Awesome. Can I see a picture of her? Hey she's cute and I li- ...oh. Oh no. You've got to get out man. Trust me on this one. She's got "The Crazy Eyes."

11th Commandment: A Bro shall rescue any other Bro when a girl appears to have "The Crazy Eyes."

FACT: 7 in every 8 girls that you think are normal, develop "The Crazy Eyes" over time.


Now my friends, what are these crazy eyes I speak of? They are exactly what they seem to be. A set of eyes that look freaking crazy...on a girl. I could go out right now and meet lots of girls and tell you which one of those girls is secretly crazy, despite how nice and normal she seems, by simply looking at her eyes. I'll get to pointers on how to spot The Crazy Eyes later. First, we must go through stereotypical Crazy Girl scenarios to show you it is not these girl's faults. They cannot help that they have a parasitic alien attached to their brain that falls in love too easily and holds a grudge like you wouldn't believe.

Hypothetical Scenarios:

Scenario 1: We go out for coffee once and then we go out for dinner a few weeks later. It's chill. No sparks are necessarily flying, but she's nice. You text sometimes and are nice, but she seems to be getting attached already and you know there's nothing there. So you pull the plug, but remain civil via text and Gchat. So, you decide to try and take someone else on a date. You invite Girl #2 to another safe first date place like a coffee/tea place and it goes great. The next day you begin to get awkward and uncomfortable texts from Girl #1. Later that day you go look at her Facebook to see if she's mad about something in particular and maybe posted about it. Yet, while there you see her profile picture. BOOM. She now has The Crazy Eyes and you did not see it before.

Scenario 2: We've been good friends for a while and only friends. One night, somehow, some sparks fly and we kiss. The next day we don't act awkward at all, we stay friends. Fine with me. We continue to just hang out as friends in our group, until one night she tries to kiss me again. I tell her I don't think it's a good idea, she says that's fine. That night she proceeds to tell all of our friends what a jerk I am for leading her on and lying to her and ignoring me in our gang. I turn to my Bros. They know what's happening. This girl has revealed that she has The Crazy Eyes.

Scenario 3: This girl seems cool. Boom. Random hook up. Then the girl gets clingy, talks to you like you are much more romantic and comfortable with each other than you really are, texts all the time, wants to hang out all the time, posts cute song lyrics on Facebook and Twitter after you hang out. She needs to step off. There is no question about it. She has The Crazy Eyes.

Now, understand that these are just 3 short scenarios regarding the realization that a girl has The Crazy Eyes. These scenarios are not to call anyone out. They, or something like them, may or may not have happened to me or friends in the past. Now, since I am an expert of the Eyes of the Crazy, I will answer some FAQs that people have regarding these Eyes.

Definition:
1) A man with strange eyes. In most scenarios they are homeless or from West Virginia. Sometimes both.
2) A female who, when you look at her eyes, you can tell that girl is as freaking crazy as they come.
Obviously, this article will exclude definition #1 from its analysis and research.

Origins:
1) Girls are born with The Crazy Eyes
2) Girls develop The Crazy Eyes when they get too attached to something or someone.
A puppy or a guy, for instance, can be the reason for The Crazy Eyes. Yet, 99% of the time the Eyes will be because of a love interest.
Lesbians are not exempt from The Crazy Eyes, but because I lack expertise in that department, all I will say is this: Lesbians are 10x more likely to contract The Crazy Eyes but because this means both women could easily have the Eyes...it works out happily and lovingly, despite the occasional giant fight that ends with fire or broken kitchenware.

Detection:
1) Ask, "Hi. Are you Bat Sh*t crazy?"
2) Look at her eyes and see if she looks like Kaa the snake from Disney's The Jungle Book when she's around the person she is infatuated with.
If either of these methods returns results which appear to be True...it's time to run my friend.

Types of Crazy Eyes:
1) Random hook-up, now overly infatuated and thinks you're dating Eyes.
2) Crazy former best friend Eyes.
3) Crazy former acquaintance Eyes.
4) Bat Sh*t crazy relationship Eyes.
Because most cases occur with either Type #1 or Type #4, we shall try to stick to those (especially type #4) in regards to future FAQs.

Avoidance:
1) Run.
2) Kill yourself.
3) Kill her.

While these methods of avoidance may seem extreme, they are truly the only sure means of avoiding a girl with The Crazy Eyes.

What do The Crazy Eyes mean?:
1) I gave you 3 scenarios earlier. Refer to those to see how The Crazy Eyes begins to affect you.
2) The Eyes means you now have a crazed girl on the loose who will do whatever it takes to keep you around.
3) It means she will talk to you like you're dating, despite telling her otherwise. It means she will try to cuddle with you when you're just being nice and giving a hug. It means she will get offended if you do not hang out with her. It means she will try to break into your house and claw off your face when you finally get through to her with the 58th message of "I do not like you. We are not dating. Understand this!"

How The Crazy Eyes begins for you:
1) You start dating a friend. She's been so cool for years and a great piece of your gang. Then she gets The Crazy Eyes.
2) You meet a random girl and begin dating. You hit it off and make it official. Then she starts to go a bit overboard and creep you out. She was either born with, or developed, The Crazy Eyes.
3) You have a minor friend and somehow begin dating. You find her attractive and try to start dating. It works. Then, she gets The Crazy Eyes.
4) You meet a girl and you both just want a random hookup. You do the deed. Then she gets attached and thinks things are now more attached than before. Then, she gets The Crazy Eyes.

Most males cannot see The Crazy Eyes when they are attracted to a girl. Most male outsiders are the ones who can sense them, and see them, better. So, always have a Bro check the girl out before meeting her.

What do The Crazy Eyes do for my committed relationship?
1) You'll sense the Eyes and know you need out, thus promising the wraith of a Crazy Girl.
2) You too will develop the Male sort of The Crazy Eyes and you'll be a "happy couple" in your minds, but truly you are sickening, terrible, jealous, unhealthy, needy, and overprotective. In this scenario, the fights usually involve fire, feces, plates, bowls, kitchen utensils, your favorite things, pens, and gardening tools.

Timeline of The Crazy Eyes:
The Crazy Eyes has a 1-2 month dormancy period. It is during this time that the parasite grows stronger and more emotionally attached to you, and thus grows more physically attached to the girl's brain. That period is also long enough that the Craziness can be sure that the girl has sucked you in by then and you are committed to the girl. After the dormancy state has ended, the beast awakens. One of two things will happen:
1) It will not be visible to you simply because it has done it's job properly, and sucked you in first. You will remain in the relationship for a while, not realizing it...then one day, it will hit you and you can never look at her the same again.
2) You notice it right away and know that you need to get the hell out of there.

How can I get out of this safely?
Termination:
1) Let her down easy by using excuses about your current life. School work, job, moving, etc.
2) Let her down hard by telling her the truth: "I can't stand you anymore because you've gone insane. But thanks for the fun times!"


Results of Termination:
1) She will break into your place (using either the hidden spare key you showed her, or by using bare fists to break glass and spreading her blood everywhere inside, which she views as symbolic and romantic) and sh*t in your bed. Not just on top, sometimes under the covers too.
2) She will stab you.
There are no other options. She WILL either poop in your bed or stab you. Option 1 & 2 are true and will happen 99.9% of the time to a male who tries to terminate a relationship with a girl with an inflamed case of The Crazy Eyes. For that 0.1% of the time that you are not stabbed, or there is no poop in your bed, either A) the case was not reported to the UCETF (United Crazy Eyes Task Force) or B) she was secretly a dude, thus making your story even worse.


Now remember, you can prevent a long period of turmoil and hell for you by simply doing 1 of 2 things: 1) get a Bro to look at the girl first or 2) just take a step back and look at her eyes. A girl with The Crazy Eyes cannot hide the eyes as well as she would like. Simply look at her, and you can tell, if you just take the time to practice safe relationships.

I hope that this research and advice has been helpful to you all. I hope that through better research and technology, that we can successfully end the plague of The Crazy Eyes upon our world by 2022. Thank you, and goodnight.


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Vids for the Kids: 6/13/11

It's so simple. It's also one of the funniest things I've seen in a long time. Enjoy!

Vids for the Kids: 6/13/11
Cone-ing by Alki Stevens


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Big Meadow Sessions // Andrew Rohlk

I love music. I love video. I wanted to find a fun way to combine these 2 loves other than trying to create the typical music videos you see on TV...or at least used to see on TV. I mentioned it to a few friends who have some of the same passions, they started talking, and together we came up with a great idea.

That idea is the Big Meadow Sessions.


Big Meadow Sessions started in the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia, where we all met each other. "Shenandoah" is the Iroquois word for "Big Meadow" so the name is a perfect way to tell some about us while giving tribute to an amazing place. Big Meadow Sessions has now created the second video in a series of videos. Please enjoy the video and the music.


A few short days ago, I got together with my good friend Jess in Harrisonburg. We met up with an awesome local musician named Andrew Rohlk. Andrew just released an amazing EP not too long ago and we were excited to get to work with such a talented guy. He chose an incredibly fun location to film in at a beautiful time of day. The location and atmosphere were fantastic in combination with one of Andrew's new catchy songs that wasn't even on the EP! After that, Jess, Colin, and I all collaborated to make sure we had the video perfect for release! We had a blast working with Andrew throughout this process and creating another video for you all to watch. Enjoy the second video of Big Meadow Sessions.

Andrew Rohlk performs "Conversation About You" on Big Meadow Sessions (YouTube)
Andrew Rohlk performs "Conversation About You" on Big Meadow Sessions (Vimeo)






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Vids for the Kids: 5/31/11

Not too long ago this awesome kid was revealed to me. His YouTube channel is strange. Yet, the best stuff that he does, in my opinion, is his dancing. He goes into Apple Stores, gets on a computer and uses the built in camera to record himself as he plays a song loudly and rocks out to it in the middle of the store. It's epic. You have to see it for yourself. My 2 favorites are Friday and Whip My Hair. Below is his Friday video. Everyone loves some Rebecca Black, right? If you really don't like that song, just click the link and find another of his Apple Store videos to watch! Now enjoy one of my favorite discoveries, on YouTube, in months!

Vids for the Kids 5/31/11
Apple Store Dance to Friday


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Music Overload - 4:53 PM

Here's #10 and #11 together because they're the same artist and I've been on an Adele kick recently. Enjoy!

Music Overload #10 - 4:53 PM
Rumor Has It by Adele




Music Overload #11 - 4:53 PM
My Same by Adele





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Music Overload - 4:42 PM

Here's #9.

Music Overload #9 - 4:42 PM
Open Arms by Elbow









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Music Overload - 4:25 PM

This song rules. This video freaks me out. Enjoy jam #8.

Music Overload - 4:25 PM
I Can Talk by Two Door Cinema Club






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Music Overload - 2:49 PM

Here's another tune that's a great cover from a new artist who released his album on the 10th. Enjoy jam #7...even though it apparently appeared in a crappy Ashton Kutcher movie...oh and it's not work appropriate.

Music Overload - 2:49 PM
99 Problems by Hugo


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Music Overload - 2:22 PM

Here's #6. It's an older single from Lungs that I haven't used just yet. Enjoy!

Music Overload - 2:22 PM
Rabbit Heart by Florence + The Machine







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Music Overload - 2:16 PM

Here's tune #5. Enjoy this sorta oldie!

Music Overload - 2:16 PM
Sunrise by Norah Jones








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Music Overload - 12:47 PM

Here's #4.

Music Overload - 12:47 PM
Get Some by Lykke Li







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Music Overload - 11:59 AM

Here's #3 via Grooveshark

Music Overload - 11:59 AM
Wicked Game by Futurebirds


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Music Overload - 10:52 AM

Here is tune # 2 for today's Music Overload

Music Overload - 10:52 AM
Fathers Be Kind by Ivan and Alyosha



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Music Overload - 10:29 AM

And thus begins what I'm calling Music Overload today. I have too many songs sitting on the back burner waiting to be used, so I'm just going to give you songs throughout the day. Here we begin!

Music Overload - 10:29 AM
Dying Day by Brandi Carlile






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Big Meadow Sessions // Lights in the Fog

I love music. I love video. I wanted to find a fun way to combine these 2 loves other than trying to create the typical music videos you see on TV...or at least used to see on TV. I mentioned it to a few friends who have some of the same passions, they started talking, and together we came up with a great idea.
That idea is the Big Meadow Sessions.


Big Meadow Sessions started in the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia, where we all met each other. "Shenandoah" is the Iroquois word for "Big Meadow" so the name is a perfect way to tell some about us while giving tribute to an amazing place. Big Meadow Sessions has now created the first video in what we intend to be a series of videos. Please enjoy the video and the music.


In April, I got together with my good friend Jess, and we met up with a band. This fantastic band of amazing people play mostly out of Harrisonburg, Virginia and have a solid fan base all over Virginia and the east coast. Lights in the Fog has Shivani's vocals making your spine tingle, Jorge's smooth bass, Eric's heart pounding drums, and Chris with his fingers flying on the guitar. All 4 are great musicians who mesh well together and have been playing and creating music for a while, and that night they played acoustic for us. Jess and I met early, got the gear, and did some audio and video tests with the band before we got rolling. It was a great night to be outside, a great time filming with them, and a great video that we've been able to make. Enjoy the first video of Big Meadow Sessions. (YouTube)






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