Yes, it did rain on my birthday, but please don't take this so literally.One year ago (almost exactly - the 21st of April, 2008) I went to see Sara Bareilles in concert in Toronto. It was an early birthday present from several amazing friends. I adore Sara Bareilles, but to me, she ended up being an entirely secondary performance to the band that introduced her... Raining Jane.
Does it sound cheesy if I say that their music affected the way I think about life? Probably, but c'est la vie. I walked into the venue as Raining Jane was playing their first song... 'Clementine'. My heart beat slowed, my jaw visibly dropped, and I felt that I finally had a counterpart in life's experience. Despite an undying love for music, a song had never touched my heart so completely. They continued with an incredible set, but I have carried that single song with me for a year.
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To put it all into context, I heard Raining Jane for the first time during one of life's all time greatest lows... a time when certain suspects deserved the full wrath of hell...please pardon the violence of my words. I've since let go...all smiles.
I guess I'll never know if it was timing or pure talent that has tied me to Raining Jane...I tend towards the latter. The fact is that there is no where else I would rather celebrate the start of my new year. As such, it was with an irrational degree of excitement that I discovered they would be playing in NYC on my birthday this year.
My wicked cool music aficionado friend, David Chaitt, secured front row seats at the Living Room, a très intimate venue on the LES. We settled in early, ordered Brooklyn Lager, and prepared for the best...we were given even better. It was an incredible performance - despite the noticeable lack of 'Clementine'. If you have a chance to see Raining Jane in their cross-country Spring Tour, see them, see them, see them...please just see them.
I know that music is subjective...they may not change your life...you may not love them like I do. But I promise Raining Jane is worth a very thorough listen...even the ever critical Mr. Chaitt thoroughly agreed!
I turned 24 as the exact person that I want to be... a budding career, sensational friends, a family that never quits, a gorgeous Marchesa dress, and the best music NY had to offer! Merci to all those who wished me luck on year 24.
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