I found a new love on the drive home from the emergency room.

My mom had sudden foot pain when we were having a lovely meal at Friday's. I took her to the emergency room, and was there for three hours. On the way home, I got to drive my Dad's car, which is always a treat since I can listen to my favorite radio station on XM radio (XMU, channel 43). They had a special live hour, where one band went into the studio, and played a show for the listeners. This evening, Georgie James played their set. 

Georgie James is what pop music should be. I must have been completely out of it, not following up on my music, as Georgie James is a duo, one part featuring John Davis, drummer of the lost-but-not-forgotten pop band Q and not U, and singer-songwriter Laura Burhenn. They produced their debut album Places on Saddle Creek Records (home of other indie favorites, Bright Eyes, Cursive, Maria Taylor, and Tokyo Police Club) May 2007. Listening to the radio in a daze, I was pleasantly surprised by the upbeat tunes and melodic voices coming from the speakers. By the third song, Cake Parade, I was completely entranced. How had I passed this band by for these past two years!? Anyway, take a listen, if you haven't heard of this spirited band from D.C. by now. If you have, listen to it anyway, and enjoy the ride.

Georgie James: Cake Parade