So I’m stoked that I get to see one of my favorite bands, The Avett Brothers, in concert tonight in Nashville. Their 2007 release, Emotionalism, has been my favorite record of the last 12 months. They have a bluegrass / rock sound that I absolutely love. They’re not Sunny’s favorite, but she’s agreed to be my date for the evening! I think she’s more excited about eating at one of our favorite Nashville spots, DaVinci’s, a gourmet pizza place. Should be a great night.

I’ve noticed that my kids are inheriting my musical tastes, especially Joshua. Some nights I’ll set my computer up in his room and let him listen to songs on my iTunes while he’s falling asleep. (We’re planning on getting him a CD player for Christmas; until then, Dad’s laptop will have to do.) Anyway, he usually opts for his favorite songs I’ve compiled on a playlist for him: “Barbara Ann” by the Beach Boys; “Life Is A Highway” from the Cars soundtrack; “Hot Hot Hot” by Buster Poindexter; and, of course, “Rocky Top”. The other night, I asked him what he wanted to listen to and he replied, “What was that song we were listening to in the van today?” Naturally, it was The Avetts, the song called “Die Die Die”. He said, “I like your music, Daddy.” I know the day will come when I won’t be cool in his eyes anymore; I’m just trying to soak it up until that day comes. So I cranked up an Avett playlist for him and he was off to sleepy-time.

Now that I think about it, I should’ve played “Go To Sleep” for him. Hopefully we’ll get to hear that one tonight. See ya next week.