Local Live at South On Main by Landers Fiat--Amy Garland

First of all I am sorry I didn't post this sooner but the latter part of last week was crazy!  When I write these blog posts I like to sit down and have some coffee or pour a drink, listen to some music, and get in the vibe of what the event was like.  That is hard to do with live music because it is so organic and it is a combination of the performers, the audience, the clinking of the glasses, etc.  So other than taking my laptop and doing it right on the spot I have to have my own process I suppose. 

Let me just say that Wednesday October 23rd was a really good night at South On Main.  One of my favorites in the Local Live series sponsored by Landers Fiat and Oxford American, I had the opportunity to listen to Amy Garland.  And to Adam with Landers Fiat, "Thank you so much for your kind comments on the blog.  You are very welcome.  And thank you for providing an opportunity for us in Little Rock to be exposed to these great artists."  I try to not have to many preconceived ideas about the performers beforehand.  I like to know maybe what genre of music I am going to be hearing but that is about it.  That way I can go and "meet" them for the first time.  It is a blind date of sorts, without all of the pre-date Facebook background check that people might do.  My mind is a blank canvass for the artists to work on.  Amy Garland was a real joy to watch and listen to.  Maybe it is just me and it is the type of music I like to listen to, drink to, and if I was like one couple I noticed I would even dance to.  In a message that I sent to her I said her sound was like that of Bonnie Raitt and that means she is badass!  Yes I said that so just go ahead and gasp "oh my he said a bad word." 

I am not going to sit here and write a review on the music or rehash what has already been written about Amy Garland.  Just know she's a genuine musician, likes to drink red wine (atta girl), and if you'd been there you'd know why I had such a great time listening to her and the musicians there to back her up.  And yeah they rocked it out too!  I am not a music critic but I know what my toe likes to tap to and if my head and neck are moving to it then its all good. 

So I encourage you to take a Wednesday night and go to Local Live at South On Main. 

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