#MusicMonday - Tones And I

#MusicMonday is dedicated to Tones And I, featuring the debut album Welcome to the Madhouse. My favorite song so far is "Fly Away" because it is upbeat, fun, intriguing, powerful, and will take you on a ride. Put it on repeat, turn it up, and let it go for a few rounds, you'll find something new you like each time you listen. 

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I had a dream that someday

I would just fly, fly away

And I always knew I couldn't stay

So I had a dream that I'd just fly away

I've been on my own for a minute

Is it only me out here

Searching for the place to begin it

Is it me? Is it you? Is it fear?

Standing on the line I was given

People stare and ask me why I'm here

No one seems to think that I fit in

But I don't wanna be like them

No, 'cause I don't wanna be like them

'Cause I know that I, know that I

I had a dream that someday

I would just fly, fly away

And I always knew I couldn't stay

So I had a dream that I'd just fly away, away, oh

Oh-oh, woah, oh, I'd fly away

No one knew how low I was feeling

I was scared to reach it all

Knowing I was here for a reason

But I was scared that if I tried, I'd fall

So where do I go now I'm in it?

I never thought it'd be like this

Dreaming all my life and I did it

Thought the grass was greener than then it is

'Cause I had a dream that someday

I would just fly, fly away

And I always knew I couldn't stay

So I had a dream that I'd just fly away, away, oh

Oh-oh, woah, oh, I'd fly away

Oh, woah, woah, oh I'd fly away

'Cause I had a dream that someday

I would just fly, fly away

And I always knew I couldn't stay

So I had a dream that I'd just fly away, away, oh

Oh-oh, woah (fly away, fly away, fly away, fly away)

Woah, woah, woah (fy away, fly away, fly away)

I'd fly away

Source: Musixmatch

Songwriters: Toni Watson

Fly Away lyrics © Almo Music Corp., Sailandra Publishing, Tones And I Pty Ltd

#MusicMonday - "Let's Go" by Cartel

#MusicMonday is dedicated to "Let's Go" by Cartel, which is off of the Cycles album. This song is very upbeat, sung anthem-style and is lots of fun to sing a long to. Check out video and lyrics below to join in on the road to self empowerment and positive change.

Fun fact: This song is the 1st song on Cartel's second album, which was recorded on the MTV program Band in a Bubble in 2007.

Information credit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cycles_(Cartel_album)

Let me reintroduce myself

As a man with a cause

I've had a lot of time to think

And look at who we are

And I've got nothing left to say

But we've got to carry on

And I've got so much left to do

But I'll start with this song

Why do they lie?

Why can't you see?

Get up everybody

Stand up with me

Let's go! Everybody!

Let's go! Tell 'em we're coming

Let's go! Everybody!

Let's go! Stand up with me!

Let's go!

Take the world with me

You've got something on your mind

But you get in your way

Don't tell us tomorrow

You better buy change today

And all we have is who we are

And all we know is pretending

You gotta think of something real

Save the life worth spending

Why do they lie?

Why can't you see?

Get up everybody

Stand up with me

Let's go! Everybody!

Let's go! Tell 'em we're coming

Let's go! Everybody!

Let's go! Stand up with me!

Let's go!

Take the world with me

So if you've got a torch to carry

Hold it high!

And take the world with me

Let it burn, let it burn, let it light up the sky!

Stand up! Get up, let's go

Stand up! You've gotta let them know

Stand up! You've gotta make them see

Get up people! Stand up with me!

Let's go! Everybody!

Let's go! Tell 'em we're coming!

Let's go! Everybody!

Let's go! So I'll sing!

Let's go! Everybody!

Let's go! Tell 'em we're coming!

Let's go! Everybody!

C'mon everybody, stand up with me!

So let's go! Let's go!

Take the world with me!

Let's go!

Songwriters: Oliver George Bayston / Louie Johnson / Jason Clifton / Daniel Gigaseri / Jimmy Johnson

Let's Go lyrics copyright Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Domino Publishing Company

#MusicMonday - Motown Magic: A Netflix Original

#MusicMonday this week is dedicated to the show Motown Magic, which is a Netflix Original where an imaginative boy Ben transforms his city by bringing colorful street art to life, armed with a magic paintbrush -- and the classic sounds of Motown. This show has great music and is so fun to watch, for both kids and adults!

#MusicMonday - Rainbow Girls (Part III): Summertime Fun!

#MusicMonday this month is dedicated to the Rainbow Girls, who are an eclectic folk trio hailing from the golden coastal countryside just north of California's Bay Area. This week, Part III, is full of summertime fun! Check out and follow the Rainbow Girls on their Instagram page for photos, videos and live show updates! #SupportLocalMusic

  

 

Upcoming Live Shows! 

NEW shows added in August

• Jul 22nd - Santa Rosa, CA - Juilliard Park Summer Concert Series
• Jul 28th - Marin, CA - Summer Nights at the Osher Marin JCC (w/Kuinka)
• Jul 29th - Chico, CA - Chico Women's Club (w/Kuinka)
• Aug 2nd - Los Angeles, CA - Bootleg Theater (w/Marty O'Reilly & OSO)
• Aug 3rd - Santa Cruz, CA - The Catalyst Atrium (w/Whiskerman)
• Aug 4th - Petaluma, CA - Petaluma Music Festival
• Aug 8th - Sebastopol, CA - Peacetown Summer Concert Series
• Aug 24th - San Luis Obispo, CA - For the Folks Summer Series
• Aug 25th - Santa Barbara, CA - SB Pride Fest

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#MusicMonday - "Circle Of Life" from The Lion King

#MusicMonday is dedicated to "Circle Of Life" from The Lion King. A representation of the many species that support the existence of life and a fun sing-a-long!   

Video Credit: https://youtu.be/GibiNy4d4gc

Check out the full soundtrack: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lion_King_(soundtrack)

#MusicMonday - "Boot Scootin' Boogie" by Brooks and Dunn

#MusicMonday is dedicated to "Boot Scootin' Boogie" by Brooks and Dunn. This song is a lot of fun to sing, dance and have an all around good time to! Enjoy! :)

Video Credit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d05tQrhNMkA

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#MusicMonday - "Luck" and "Home" by American Authors

#MusicMonday is dedicated to "Luck" and "Home" by American Authors. These songs have heartfelt lyrics, along with the rest of the songs on their "Oh, What A Life" album. This band has done a great job executing a well produced record that is genuine, catchy and musically robust. Give it a listen, the entire thing, or any song on their album and ride the wave of their musicianship. It's fun and if you enjoy it, you can hit repeat again and again!

How can we make amends when we said all we said?

I call and you don't pick up

How can I say instead that I hope it's for the best?

I won't, and I won't give up

I'm sorry, Mother

I know I let you down

I'm sorry for how I up and left this town

How can we push aside all the bad and make it right

Now you got me all choked up

I'm sorry, brother

I know I let you down

I'm sorry for how I up and left this town

Please just listen 'cause I don't ask for much

I am my own man, I make my own luck

How can we both pick sides when we know nothing's right?

Open up the door that's shut

How can I have my pride and drink away my soul tonight?

Sorrow's filling up my cup

I'm sorry, father

I know I let you down

I'm sorry for how I up and left this town

Please just listen 'cause I don't ask for much

I am my own man, I make my own luck

Well some birds aren't meant to be caged

And I just can't see the light of day

Please forgive me I can't remember

Please forgive me, no one is calling

Please forgive me, I can't believe it

No

Gonna pick myself up, so I don't let this ever grow

Even if I mess up, I won't let this ever go

It's hard to stay

It's hard to stay

'Cause some birds aren't meant to be caged

How can I set us free?

I'm what you taught me to be

Shouldn't that be enough?

It's time that we make amends

Let's forget the things we said

You know we were all just stuck

I'm sorry, mother

I know I let you down

I'm sorry, father

I didn't stick around

Please just listen 'cause I don't ask for much

I am my own man, I make my own luck

Please just listen 'cause I don't ask for much

Just like my old man, I make my own luck

And some birds aren't meant to be caged

And some just won't see the light of day

Please forgive me I can't remember

Please forgive me, no one is calling

Please forgive me, I can't believe it

No

Gonna pick myself up, so I don't let this ever grow

Even if I mess up, I won't let this ever go

It's hard to stay

It's hard to stay

'Cause some birds aren't meant to be caged

Please just listen 'cause I don't ask for much

I am my own man, I make my own luck

Please just listen 'cause I don't ask for much

I am my own man, I make my own luck

I've got these letters tattooed on my arm
That remind me each second of where I come from
And the long hard road to get me back home

Back to my mama who raised me up right
And back to my lady, I held every night
It's a long hard road trying to get home

I'd been gone now for too long

I'm not trying to stop a hurricane
I'm not trying to shake the ground below
I'm just trying to find a way to make it back home

I'm not trying to part the ocean waves
I'm not trying to overthrow the throne
I'm just trying to find a way to make it back home
I'm just trying to get home

I've got this image engraved in my mind
Of a life that I had in a whole different time
It still breathes and lives at the end of the road

I've seen mountains and valleys through my missing days
But I never once parted with how you begged me to stay
I will run down that long hard and treacherous road to get home

I'm not trying to stop a hurricane
I'm not trying to shake the ground below
I'm just trying to find a way to make it back home

I'm not trying to part the ocean waves
I'm not trying to overthrow the throne
I'm just trying to find a way to make it back home
I'm just trying to get home

I've been gone for so long
But my heart it carries on
As it pounds like a drum
On my journey back home

I've been gone for so long
But my heart it carries on
I won't give up

I'm not trying to stop a hurricane
I'm not trying to shake the ground below
I'm just trying to find a way to make it back home

I'm not trying to part the ocean waves
I'm not trying to overthrow the throne
I'm just trying to find a way to make it back home
I'm just trying to get home

I'm just trying to get home

#MusicMonday - "Round And Round" by RATT

#MusicMonday is dedicated to "Round And Round" by RATT. This song was a huge hit and is still always fun to listen and play along to. Special shout out to Marcus! 

#MusicMonday - #CityOfTrees Recap Featuring Rituals of Mine

#MusicMonday is dedicated to #CityOfTrees, which was a summer concert in Sacramento yesterday, presented by #RADIO947and @budlight.

Recap: it was a beautiful day filled with music, art, food and fun! Had the opportunity to see Rituals of Mine perform and would definitely recommend checking them out. Support local music and art!

 

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LoCaL

MuSiC & aRt

#MusicMonday - Evolve Album by Imagine Dragons

#MusicMonday is dedicated to the Evolve album by Imagine Dragons from Las Vegas, NV. It is refreshingly upbeat, fun and catchy.

1. I Don't Know Why
2. Whatever It Takes
3. Believer
4. Walking The Wire
5. Rise Up
6. I'll Make It Up To You
7. Yesterday
8. Mouth Of The River
9. Thunder
10. Start Over
11. Dancing In The Dark

Special shout out to my Nephews and Niece for sharing their musical taste as a form of creative inspiration.

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#ThankfulThursday - Edition #7: Natalie Holbrook

#ThankfulThursday: Giving thanks for the past, present and future in a  series of weekly shout outs to those who have and continue to support VoliteINC.

DISCLAIMER: These #ThankfulThursday posts are in no way, shape or form ranked or prioritized, so if you're not featured here right away, that doesn't mean that you're not important. I've got a lot of gratitude to give, so please stay patient and your time to shine will come :) If there's something special you'd like to say about VoliteINC and/or if you'd specifically like to be featured, please let me know! 

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#ThankfulThursday - Edition #7: Natalie Holbrook

This week for Thankful Thursday I'm taking it back to the origins of the guitar pick belt and dedicating to Natalie Holbrook. Natalie and I went to high school together and instantly bonded over music. She and I loved the same bands and went to shows together all the time at so many different venues in San Francisco (i.e. Slims, Bottom of the Hill, The Fillmore, etc. etc.) We always had so much fun and I loved hanging out with Natalie because she has so much energy and passion for life and music. She is not afraid to act silly, spark up a conversation with anyone and go out of her way to have a good time. 

One day when we were hanging out I came up with an idea to make a guitar pick belt, so we went to the local music store in San Mateo (B Street Music) and I picked up some guitar picks. We went back to Natalie's house in Foster City and I made the belt because we were heading to a show that night, but I was too afraid to wear the belt because I thought it might fall apart. I ended up wearing that belt for the first time at Warped Tour that summer. Out of a crowd of thousands, a bunch of people kept coming up to me to compliment me on my belt and ask me where I got it. I was impressed that people noticed and liked it so much, so when I got home I told my Mom about it and we started the process of patenting the belt and incorporating what became Volite, INC. That's how it all began...back in 2004!