My Favorite Band

girls night out in Arcadia

As you may know, I lived in Austin for close to a year before moving to LA. I loved it there and miss it terribly. I loved living in Atlanta, and Columbia, SC will always have a special place in my heart since I grew up there, but Austin just feels more like a hometown to me. When I lived in Austin, I went out dancing at least once a week, and it was rarely to DJ'd music. Every Monday, the Seth Walker Band played at a bar called Mother Egan's. I made so many friends there and really got to love blues dancing. Since I moved to LA, I've only gotten to visit Austin once, and it's definitely on my list of things to do for 2008. This past weekend, I was happy to find out that the Seth Walker Band was coming to California. They played in Arcadia friday night, and then in Hermosa Beach on Saturday. I was so excited to be able to go and listen, and possible dance to some good live music again. I went both nights, and although there wasn't much of a crowd in Arcadia, the bar in Hermosa Beach was packed and the energy was high. My next door neighbor (who, in a strange coincidence, is from Austin and also knows Seth Walker, and also swing dances) showed up on Saturday night, and I was able to get some good dancing in to some of my favorite music. I had a blast and this past weekend really energized me! It was a mix of emotions for me though. Along with having fun and dancing my heart out, it made me miss Austin, and all the dancers and barflies I was used to being surrounded by when seeing this band. The next time I visit my parents in SC, I definitely plan on stopping in Austin.

playing in Arcadia

at Hermosa Beach