words from john and kathleen.

last friday night, my dad took me on a date to a john mayer concert. aside from his apparent hideous taste in women, john mayer was a real treat. at some point over the last few years, he became a really good guitar player! his new album was less bubblegum pop and explored more of a jazz/blues influence. he didn't talk a lot between songs, but he did say this one thing that kind of struck a chord in me. i thought i would pass it along. i can't believe i am quoting john mayer...

“I bet there are a lot of people in this room…
Who are unhappy in a relationship.
Because
The prospect of being alone is more terrifying
Then being continually unhappy.
Sometimes
You need to be lonely,
Because it brings you to the next thing.”
-john.

the truth is, i was actually most excited for the opening act. kathleen edwards (a mix mix between sarah harmer and martina sorbara, but with more of a country twang) is amazing, and i have never seen her live. you should definitely check her out. she is also ultra-cool because she is from ottawa. as she said herself:

"i grew up in nepean.
i went to merivale high school.
i smoked a lot of pot in the merivale bus shelter."
-kathleen.

i was only in ottawa for 24 hours, but i got to hear some great live tunes and get lost trying to go hiking with katie.
i think the summer will prove to be very eventful.