normally, the opening act is something i drink through, talk through, apply lipgloss to or more often than not, skip all together. sallie ford & the sound outside was the opening band for the avett brothers new years eve show. lucky for me, chris had purchased their cd, not an animal beforehand. we listened to it all the way to asheville and by the time we pulled in to our hotel, we were hooked. my favorite song is called danger. it has been stuck in my head now for almost 2 weeks, but in a good way. not in the annoying way that drop it like it’s hot or those awful kay jewelry jingles do.
while i was in virginia meeting my new niece last week, chris got the opportunity to take pictures of sallie ford and her band before and during their show at the visualite. yes, they’re insanely talented, that’s undeniable. but what i loved most about hearing chris recall his time with them was how lovely they were. how they were humble, unassuming, funny and gracious. and that’s reason enough why i’ll go to their shows, buy their music and continue to butcher danger in my shower.
“…as far as newer acts are concerned, there is no performer out there that i champion more than sallie ford. i was a fan literally within the first twenty seconds of hearing her sing for the first time.” - seth avett, the avett brothers
her voice is amazing. seriously.
tyler. ford. jeffrey.
check out the sticker that sallie got from one of her mom's music students.
this next one is my absolute favorite.
by jen
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