So! In order to get to our regular paid programming ;) You MUST read all of this prior!
My sister, Gentri, is in the runnings to be the next Mormon Bachelorette! Yes, it is a show, it runs on YouTube! Voting opened up yesterday, and as of right now she is in 3rd place. Well, now, you all should know that is just not acceptable! Here is her audition video she did!
Now, aren't you all in love with how adorable she is?! So! Now, you must go vote for her by: Liking, Commenting, and Sharing her Facebook picture on their voting album! PLEASE Comment a few times if you'd like and share multiple times!!! We need these numbers!!!! So click this link and go vote for this adorable lady!!
Now, here is our usual routine of music loving goodness! You only get to listen if you went and did all you could to help miss Gentri win though! Otherwise just walk away from the computer! No music for you!
Our band today is.... THE PAPER KITES!!! Possibly one of my top 3 favorite bands! They have such an amazing sound, insanely gorgeous lyrics and melodies, and they just all around are the best!
The Paper Kites are an indie folk band from Melbourne, Australia. The band was formed in 2009 by Sam Bentley and Christina Lacy and consists of Bentley, Lacy, Dave Powys, Josh Bentley and Sam Rasmussen. They initially found their success online, through listeners spreading their songs and music videos.Before the formation of the Paper Kites, the current five members were close friends. In high school, Sam Bentley and Christina Lacy began writing and playing music together and continued to do so for a few years after high school. They gained some attention by playing in their home town of Melbourne, Victoria.
In 2010, they were accepted to play at a local music festival, and Bentley and Lacy decided to expand the line up for the show. Sam Rasmussen, David Powys and Josh Bentley then joined the group. Sam Bentley, Powys and Rasmussen were each playing in separate bands when the group decided to play together. Sam Bentley knew Rasmussen because they had worked together in a warehouse after high school. Josh Bentley (Sam Bentley's cousin) was asked to join, as Sam knew and liked Josh’s drumming style. Powys was added to the band because Sam Bentley and Lacy were fans of his other band and knew he was a solid guitarist and singer. David initially agreed to play the gig so long as it did not interfere with his other band at the time. After the success of their first show together, they decided to continue.
And I am so glad they did!
The progression of this sound, along with the band's many musical inspirations, has pushed them into a range of different genres. When asked about their style of music, Bentley has mentioned, "We are whatever we released on the last record". The band are known for switching instruments live and for their ethereal, moody sound.
Well, here you go! Enjoy one of many of my favorite songs!
