I am never one to wait to wear something newly acquired.
I present to you the Deena & Ozzy studded wedges I mentioned last post. These shoes are the most awesome shoes ever for looking so fierce!
So settle in and let me narrate you a story.
Sometimes, you find yourself in a day dream.
The setting changes, and all you can do is spin.
Then, something captures your attention. A piece of history, an item that used to function.
A distraction, a sound in the far distance.
You wonder away and find a path.
The path leads to a door.
Then you are surrounded, by a galaxy of stars that gleams beneath your feet.
Before you know it, it all ends but you find yourself at the exact same place you started, except you have been through a journey.
Outfit: Life is Beautiful t-shirt from Forever21
Studded belt from BCBG that I flipped inside out
Pleatted half sheer maxi shirt from Talize
Silver Aldo clutch from The Spree
Deena & Ozzy Black studded wedges that are super awesome from Urban Outfitters
Why am I staring at this particular portion of Granville street with such fondness and admiration?
I promise you it's not just because of the graffiti.
It's because this happened there a couple of nights ago.
They are not just any buskers, they are a group called the Sons of Granville.
Here is a taste of their amazing talent.
These guys are absolutely amazing. When we walked by, they were just in between songs; however, judging from the crowd that has gathered, Mike and I decided to stop and listen.
I was not prepared for what happened in the next 10 minutes.
The first song I was able to catch is titled Sons of Granville. The guitar intro by Matthew Lennox had a distinct Spanish flare, brings me to a place where a Matador is readying himself to enter the fighting ring. I knew at that moment I was in for a treat. Then the viola was brought to life by Thomas Beckman. I felt chills run down my entire body.
I have always loved string instruments, the sounds made by a bow against string resonates with my very core. Especially that of which brought forth by the viola. I am not a musical expert by any means, please bare with me as I get across my most genuine feeling of admiration via limited terms I am able to use to describe how their music has moved me.
So chills, they lasted through the entire song, and waves would wash over me with the natural progression of their song, so passionate and soulful.
When the song ended I was still frozen. Reveling...
I looked over at Mike and I can see he was also impressed.
When Matthew said they only had one CD left, I jumped at the chance to own it.
As luck would have it, they performed a final song, appropriately titled Swagger, a quality as all of these guys undoubted possess.
Again, the notes from the expertly played instruments ring out, anchored by Jerrett Plett on drums.
My hand finds Mike's and I never want the moment to end.
Next day I woke up and knew what my next entry was going to be.
With an outfit inspired by this Brian Croft painting, we set out to capture Granville in the day light.
With one last look back at the street, I walk off and Granville street has forever changed for me.
I smirk as I remember the tickets I have back home for their up coming show. April 27th 8pm at the Denman Place Theatre. Tickets are only $15 plus service charges.
If you are also mesmerized by the way they translate their soul for the world to hear, please join me at their concert.
As I dedicate to you in closing, a song about freedom.
