entertain: Daft Punk

On a lighter note today, one of our favorite groups, Daft Punk just released the first single "Get Lucky" off of their new album, Random Access Memory, which is due out next month.



A little back story: After a couple of months of casual dating, I invited Lea to see Daft Punk with me at Coney Island's Keyspan Park. It was at that show that we decided we wanted to date exclusively. It was an amazing show and an amazing night.

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We also walked down the aisle for the first time as a married couple to One More Time blasting, that was great. We really hope to be able to catch them again.

Peace Mike

entertain: walking with Zozo

I've been snapping pictures on my walks with the dog (unfortunately for you guys, I'm not nearly as talented as my photographer sisters Carrie and Margaret) but with natural beauty in abundance... not much talent is required! I think Blossom Dearie's "A Fine Spring Morning" is going to be my soundtrack for today

Here are some pretties from my walks with Zozo

also spotted this while walking...

Lastly, a little arrangement I made for the bathroom. I think a bouquet of fresh flowers somewhere in the house is always a lovely little touch. 

OK, I'm off to the farmer's market...
xo Lea Hart

entertain: Friday fun times

Yep. It's Friday. And Friday's are made for fun times, like living room dance parties, cocktails, laughs with friends, something fancy to eat, and to wear! Mike is going to get in on the blogging action and he will be posting cool musical finds. He has the best taste in music and is always exploring new artists. I think y'all will dig it. And while you are listening to your new favorite tune, why not mix up a Paloma. I had one at the Carousel Bar on New Orleans and it was tasty.

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and now Mike P is on the mic...

This is a track called "I feel good" by Jay Electronica. You can check it out here.





He is a man of few words...
OK now go shine on you crazy diamonds!

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xo Lea Hart & Mike

entertain: Breakaway

Art Garfunkel's Breakaway was my "gateway" album. You know the one you heard and as soon as you did, it opened your world to how awesome music could be? One day, when I was 12 or so, I found an old dusty box of cassette tapes in the garage. Thankfully these musical treasures were discovered after I my NKOTB stage (we all had that right?!), and I was able to really appreciate them. There were some really awesome tapes in that box; The Beach Boys, Yes, The Doors, and Art Garfunkel's Breakaway. I listened to and LOVED all of them.  But there was one that I played over and over... Breakaway.

My Dad told me that he gave it to my Mom in college before he left to go to school in Paris, France. So she would listen to it and think of him. It made such and impact on my musical tastes. For many years after that I wouldn't listen to any album recorded after the 70's. I fell in love with Simon & Garfunkel, Pink Floyd, the Grateful Dead, America, the Beatles, The Who and so so many more.

Anyway, I though I'd share because I heard a great cover of the Boxer by Mumford & Sons today




and I wondered if kids today are exploring this great era in music? Or are they going "old school" with stuff from the 90's? Hmm...

I'm really digging Munford & Sons right now. They have soul. Maybe I'll start sharing more music regularly here, since its such a part of my life. I shared this one last year, and it still makes me dance as soon as I hear it!

What do y'all think?

xo Lea Hart