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I was turned on to the amazing In The Open series by Jordan Lejuwaan of HighExistence.com. I love music, mountains and the outdoors which means I can only absolutely freakin’ LOVE In The Open!

ABOUT In The Open
We are people who love music to put it simply. Ranging from writers, designers, photographers, and cinematographers we all love music equally and want to spread as much music as possible in just about every format we possibly can.

Forewarning – Jon O’Brien “Family” definitely not the lightest of songs … but I listened to it 3 times in a row on two separate occasions and I’m about to press play again. I love it.

In The Open #2: Jon O’ Brien – Family from In the Open

Finally, music … it’s not about the big production anymore. It’s back to being about … the music.

Musicians go for a hike to a majestic place and play. <- I wish I got to say that more! Bravo Young the Giant!

March 28th, 2011

I Love your Soul. Have a listen to the truly lovely Michael Bernard Fitzgerald

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Topics: Life and Love, Music, Video

“I think to be human, Love is all we need!”

Green Couch Sessions • MICHAEL BERNARD FITZGERALD from Green Couch on Vimeo.

Equipped with his guitar and warm smile Michael Bernard Fitzgerald took the time to play us a song . He is currently driving his white van across the Country on tour for his album The MBF Love LP. He started in Victoria with a show at Lucky Bar and made his way across the straight to play in Vancouver at the Biltmore. We met up with Michael before the show to film a session and decided to set the couch inside the sculpture “We” by Jaume Plensa, perched at the edge of Sunset Beach. It was definitely a pleasure meeting Michael and think all of us at Green Couch can say the goosebumps weren’t just from the extremely cold february day. Don’t just take our word for it, stay tuned to hear this amazing session!

Check out more amazing videos from brilliant Canadian artist!

The Greencouch Sessions were partially inspired by the amazing Take Away Show series who made me fall madly in love with Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros. [side note, they are currently on the very unique outdoor Railroad Revival Tour with the truly phenomenal Mumford and Son's AND Old Crow Medicine show]

For me there’s something about fresh air and music that tends to equal magic! Coming across and being able to share such lovely videos, moments and sites like these is the number one reason I love the internet! For the most part about 95% of TV just numbs my brain and makes me lethargic. Online I find inspiration, motivation and share in moments of joy with strangers around the world. It’s beautiful.

March 2nd, 2011

Listening to: Tough at the Top by E-Z Rollers

326 views / Written by Kiesha Jean

Topics: Music

“Once I had a dream, we were young and once invincible”

This song, it won’t get out of my head. It’s older but at the moment I’m needing to hear it once a day – otherwise I just start singing it over and over again.

February 27th, 2011

Listening to: Here I go Again by Whitesnake

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Topics: Music

February 10th, 2011

Listening to: Slow, Hot & Sweaty by JJ Grey and Mofro - PLUS concert pics from The Orange Peel in Asheville!

280 views / Written by Kiesha Jean

Topics: Music, Photography

I saw JJ Grey & Mofro at The Orange Peel in Asheville, NC on Oct. 23, 2010. I had never heard of them before and just wanted to get out of the house. I was invited by a great friend Neil who had an extra ticket and seemed very excited about the show. I listened to a few tracks online before I went but really had no expectations. Funny thing when you don’t expect anything, that tends to be when some magic happens!

JJ Grey & Mofro was hands down one of the very best live shows I have ever seen! EVER! You have never seen such a group of talented musicians have so much fun on stage, the energy is infectious. The crowd … fucking trashed, dancing, singing, nice FUN! After the show I’ve listened to much of the recorded music and I’ll tell you know it does no justice. It’s absolutely nothing like seeing them live. If you ever get the chance to go see them live, do yourself a favor … GO, and have some fun!