This is what my life looks like on the weekends. Right now our band, The Mixtapes, is playing almost every weekend a month (sometimes twice in the same weekend), so we are definitely staying busy. It's been a little tricky adding a new job to the list that already included Skunkboy Creatures, blogging here, DIYs for A Beautiful Mess, and helping out with homeschooling Hope, but it's been worth it for sure. We've seen tons of local support and are finding our footing as we branch out into other areas. Plus, you don't even know how much your brain can hold until you learn to play 60+ songs from various artists! My memory is better than I ever gave it credit for!
(photos above were taken by Julie Stafford and Brittany Bilyeu)
Typically our sets run 3-4 hours, but last weekend we got to play a Nirvana tribute show with 10 other bands and it was a blast! We played six songs and ended the night with "Smells Like Teen Spirit"-- complete with a friend dressed up as a janitor (like the video opening) and 3 other friends dressed up as cheerleaders (I love you, Julie!).
So anyway, this is where you will find me on the weekends right now. It's a good time and a fun job. Plus, who wouldn't love being in a band with their best friend/husband? Thumbs up, for sure.
Happy weekend! xo. Katie
**Oh! We're coming at you, St. Louis folk-- we'll be in your neck of the woods next Friday (April 18th) @ Brewskeez!**
Pretty girl! Oh well, whatever, nevermind.
ReplyDelete/Avy
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I would really love to hear y'all live! What a cool gig. Also, your show outfits are the best.
ReplyDeletexx Abby || a geek tragedy
Great photos of you :) It's great to keep busy, especially with something as cool and rewarding as playing in a band! X
ReplyDeleteWow, super exciting! Doing your favourite thing with your favourite person just makes it so much better!
ReplyDeleteThe Nirvana tribute show sounds pretty rad. I bet you guys were awesome. I really enjoyed these photos. That last one is a great artsy shot of you.
ReplyDeleteso cool!! you rock lady! and you look amazing up there!
ReplyDeletexxoo,
nikki
www.dreaminneon.blogspot.com
Sounds like so much fun! I'm sure it's absolutely crazy busy, but totally worth it.
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awesome :)
ReplyDeleteYou guys sort of remind me of Mates of State. Not sound wise. Just husband & wife wise.
ReplyDeleteI love posts like this because they give me a glimpse into someone else's life... looks like loads of fun! And hard work too I'm sure. :) Those are great photos.
ReplyDelete- Michelle at PermanentDaydream.com
This is so cool! -Hanna Lei
ReplyDeleteYou should post videos of you guys playing! :D
ReplyDeleteThese are really great photos! Do you have any videos or downloadable songs?
ReplyDeleteAmy
http://artoftheheartblog.blogspot.com
Any chance you're coming to Montreal soon?
ReplyDeleteLove the performance photos!
ReplyDeletexo Trisha
http://www.trishasales.net
you are such a wonder woman! i'd love to see one of your shows. come to philly!
ReplyDeleteSo I think you should definitely post a video of one of the songs you do. I would love to see!
ReplyDeleteJordyn
Pretty Lovely
I love this Katie! You're so fun!!!
ReplyDeleteI love this Katie! You're so fun!!!
ReplyDeleteI love your accordion! I have a vintage Panitalia but not a clue how to play it. Any tips on teaching myself how to play?
ReplyDelete♥ Reni
http://www.thelittleliongirl.com
Amazing! You're an inspiration. :)
ReplyDeleteSounds incredible! Maybe one day I'll get to see you all live!
ReplyDeleteHow crazy busy are you?! And you look so pretty on stage. One would never think you have two kids - and one which is a pre-teen. Amazing!
ReplyDeleteMaria xx
www.cheekypinktulip.blogspot.com
Will you guys post any of your performances online? Or any recordings of your music? I would love to hear what you guys are doing!
ReplyDeleteI love that you play the accordion!
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Erin
www.thevaughnlife.us
You are just too cute! I hope you have a blast playing shows!
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Taylor
would love it you came to batesville, arkansas!!!! lol long drive but i have a friend w a bar! ahhhhh- would be awesome!!
ReplyDeleteawesome photos, would love to be able to see you guys live one day!
ReplyDeleteSo many talents in one woman!! I wish you all the success. :-*
ReplyDeleteSo many talents in one woman! I wish you all the success :-*
ReplyDeleteSounds so tiring but so lovely all at once! Is there anywhere we can hear some of your band's music?
ReplyDeleteThis is so cool!!! I also just love singing ♥ the Nirvana tribute is the best thing ever!
ReplyDeleteYou're so pretty on these pictures!! :)
Lära♥
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I am so impressed and jealous. I am also wishing I lived nearby so I could see it for real!
ReplyDeleteThese seems like the perfect way to spend the weekends! I've always dreamed of being in a band and since I went to HS (& college, ahem...) in the 90s I would totally be into this :)
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