Summer Playlist {Song #9: Something In The Water}

So, I've been M.I.A. for awhile and I'm not talking "Paper Planes" MIA, haha. Yes, lame joke.  Anyways, I haven't forgotten about the rest of my summer playlist which I totally meant to have done by now, but oh well, it's still summer so it's ok.

If any of you are the least bit familiar with Hillsong United, you'll know this next artist if not for her name, but definitely for her voice.  She has written some awesome worship songs that can be found on a number of Hillsong albums and her vocal abilities are fantastic.  So, when I saw her album, I didn't have second thoughts about buying it.  This song I've chosen for my Summa Playlist is by far my favorite on her album and a super duper choice for any playlist in my opinion.   Therefore, I give you Something In The Water by Brooke Fraser.



Calli

Listening to:
Flags
by Brooke Fraser

Artist Spotlight: {JT Hodges}

About two weeks ago, my co-worker and I went to the KVOO station and had the opportunity to meet an up-and-coming country music artist, JT Hodges.  We also got to hear him play a few of his songs most of which were written by him.  I was very impressed with him and thought about sneaking a sampler CD out, haha.

JT's parents are both exceptionally talented musicians: father studied at Juilliard as a concert pianist and his mother had a record label.  His father opened up the first multi-track recording studio in Ft. Worth, TX where he spent a lot of time at while growing up.  I won't recount his entire life-story but you can click here to learn more.

I would totally go see him again if he comes through Tulsa again.  Be on the lookout for this guy - they're saying he's the next Gary Allan or Keith Urban!

Oh, and as you can see below, he's really attractive. And he has stunning blue eyes.

Calli

Listening to:
Augustana
by Augustana

{Erica & Eric 6.4.11}

This past weekend, I had the absolute privilege of being a part of one of my best friends from college wedding in Plano, TX.  Erica came into my life at the beginning of my Senior year in college as one of my g-littles in the sorority we were a part of.  Our "phamily," as we call it, became extremely close during that year and really encouraged each other in our walks with the Lord. 

Katie, Caitlin, Erica, Me at Initiation

It was such a fun weekend with Erica and all the girls in the wedding & house party.  We had a yummy dinner at Buca di Beppo.

Erica asked me to "assist" her during the wedding - kind of like a "lady in waiting" is how I termed it, hehe.  She is such a huge blessing in my life and I was so excited to be a part of her wedding.

Afterwards, a bunch of us OSU Alums hung out.  It was so good seeing old friends and making new ones!

Erica & Eric - I am SO happy for you both!  I pray that the Lord blesses this new chapter you are beginning together as husband and wife.  I love you both!

Calli

Listening to

Losing Sleep (Bonus Track Version)

by Parachute

Summer Playlist {Songs #8a & #8b: Sia}

This next artist was yet another find via an online radio station, Slacker Radio to be exact.  This is the best way for me to discover new bands/artists since I don't have a ton of time to sit and search.  Anyways, I love this artist because she has a wide variety of style in her repertoire.  She is very eccentric and weird; but, talented nonetheless.  Breathe Me and My Love are both very emotional songs with so much depth it's hard not to be moved by them.  On the hand are the two songs that are fun and upbeat.  I couldn't pick between them {and they are both in my personal Summa playlist) so I leave the decision up to you :)

Song #8a: Clap Your Hands by Sia
Warning: If listening in car, you WILL be tempted to take your hands off the wheel to clap.  Please drive responsibly.
And yes, this video is super weird.


Song #8b: You've Changed by Sia


Enjoy!
Calli

Listening to: 
We Are Born 
by Sia

Summer Playlist {Song #7: Barton Hollow}

About six months ago, I decided to subscribe to Relevant Magazine which is a faith-based magazine covering all areas of pop culture.  I like the magazine mainly because it highlights up and coming artists across all genres.  The very first hardcopy issue I received had an article about a new duo called The Civil Wars.  I looked them up and really liked what I heard.  Ironically, one of their songs was free on iTunes for that same week so, of course, I downloaded it.  Since then, I've explored more of their music and I'm currently obsessed with their 2009 Poison & Wine EP title track.  But for the purpose of an up-beat summer playlist, I chose the song that I first heard and fell in love with....Barton Hollow.

Enjoy!

Calli

Listening to
Barton Hollow
by The Civil Wars