Well Damn. Jayber Crow, a self-proclaimed indie folk duo from the Midwest, play mean. And by that I mean, they play amazingly well. Every song was tight and well crafted, precise in its energy—great moments of momentum butted up against the softest picking.  Tight harmonies, nice faces and bam—these boys are a hit.

River liked his second-ever show well enough to sleep right through it even though it was a bit louder than last night. The surprising thing is that at both shows he started to cry during the last song. I know the feeling. We didn’t want it to end either. I’m tempted to follow these boys on the road as they travel down the West Coast.  We’ll see how I feel in the morning and what responsibilities still seem shirkable. (That’s right, I just made up a word).

Live music—good live music—lifts the soul.