Raleigh After Hours

So, my epic stop-everywhere-on-the-way-to-Raleigh trip ended up starting after the sun went down and leaving me only enough time to explore on my way to dinner with my boyfriend and his band (Villa Verde) before they played a show at Kings in Downtown Raleigh. I'm not complaining though! I had a blast listening to podcasts and belting out my favorite songs on the way there. And I also got some sweet photos of two of the three bands that played (sorry Dash, but I had to run the merch table!). All three bands were amazing and Kings was one of the coolest venues I've ever been to. Here's a few shots of my 45-minute Downtown excursion, Eagledown, and Villa Verde.
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Lead Singer from Eagledown

Lead Singer from Eagledown at a slightly lower volume

Dylan (what a hunk) with Villa Verde

Drummer Wes Hewett of Villa Verde

Lead Singer Josh Sullivan of Villa Verde

Villa Verde + Last Year's Men + River City Extension

I had such an awesome time last Friday seeing all three of these amazingly talented bands. And not just the music, but the evening entirely was the best one I've had in forever! Sushi date, my pup, music, pictures, friends, pizza... it was marvellous. And upon writing this I've realized how dumb it was of me not to keep my camera attached to my face to document it all for you guys and myself. But, Dylan has vowed to not let me leave the house without Cammy (my camera) ever again! And fear not, for I do have some pictures to share! Here's some shots of Villa Verde's performance:

To listen to Villa Verde:

http://www.reverbnation.com/villaverde
http://www.facebook.com/villaverdemusic

Villa Verde: Skating's Little Orphan Awesome

Did anyone catch my Blades of Glory reference? Anyway I got the chance to hang out with the guys of Villa Verde this past Sunday and do a mini photo session with them! Here's a few snippets for you all to enjoy and don't forget to see them this Friday night along with Last Year's Men and River City Extension at The Soapbox Laundro-Lounge!

For more information: http://www.facebook.com/events/297557143640647/

Wednesday night local musicians gathered at The Soapbox for its Open Mic Night which happens downstairs every week! My boyfriend's band Villa Verde was playing and I had the opportunity to take pictures, sway along to sweet tunes, and hang out with some long lost friends. It was glorious.

Villa Verde's EPs are up for a listen!

Click HERE to listen to Villa Verde's completed EPs!

Villa Verde, Heyrocco, & Nelson the Hippo.

Over the weekend I was able to hear three simply AMAZING bands play at The Soapbox Laundro-Lounge. One of which was my dashing boyfriend's band, Villa Verde, a brand new Indie/Rock band falling somewhere in between Kings of Leon and Local Natives. They are brilliant, and not just because the lead singer is my boyfriend! The other two bands were Heyrocco and Nelson the Hippo., both based out of Charleston, SC. Nelson the Hippo. is Heyrocco's second band. Although it's the same guys, the sound is completely different, clearly showing their musical talent and ability. It was SUCH a great show and loads of fun hanging out with all of them. I only wish more people had known about it so they could come out and support all the guys. Here's a few snaps of what Wilmington missed:

Nelson the Hippo.-

 Villa Verde-