Nathan Lee

 

André and I have taken the kids to some interesting things over the years.  They've been to various plays, dinners and concerts that most people think are a little advanced for kids.  They figure that the kids would run around and scream their heads off.  The kids certainly are not perfect, but they have yet to embarass us enough to leave them home!  Maybe it's because we've carted them everywhere for their entire lives (literally ... The Boy was taken to Blue Man Group in utero), but they seem to put up with it .. and even enjoy it!  

The 4 of us headed out for a home concert last night!  A new friend of ours knows a musician named Nathan Lee and he performed in her home.  Nathan is from Nashville and is doing 40 concerts in 40 days in 40 cities!  His tour and new cd are both called "Risk Everything".  It really is risky.  He's got 40 cities to go to, but doesn't have venues yet in many of these cities.  I think he's going to find it worth the risk though! 

First, the idea of having a concert in your home is fabulous!  How personal!  You get to know the artist and what's behind the songs.  I feel like you get so much more out of a song when you know the story behind it and what went into it. 

 

Second, Nathan is just a super nice, genuine guy.  He chatted with us and with our kids.   He often plays in bars, so I can only imagine that he doesn't play the 3-5 year old scene too often!   He was sweet with the kids and they SAT and LISTENED to him play.  The Boy even recalled the name of a song that was played at the beginning and declared it his favorite!

 

Third, and most importantly, this guy is amazing.  He's got a great raspy voice, meaningful lyrics and can he ever play the piano!

 

One of the goals of this blog is to let other families in the area know what there is to do around DC.  The opportunity to see Nathan Lee in a friend's home probably won't come around again, (although we can always hope!), but I just want to encourage you to get out there, meet people, take your kids and HAVE FUN!