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It is cold outside… I know not Minneapolis or Fairbanks in the dead of winter cold, but cold for Seattle. I don’t think we’re even supposed to make it above freezing for at least a week. It has even snowed, and more is expected. I kinda like it. I get to wear my grandpa cardigan. Plus the cold and the snow make it feel more like the holidays, although we probably won’t have a white Christmas.
Last night I went with some friends to see “A Very Rosie Christmas” at Town Hall. First off, it was a great venue and a great place for a Christmas concert. Second, the concert was fun. I have been a fan of Rosie Thomas for a few years now, being introduced to her by my friend Luke when we were housemates. She released her Christmas album back in November and it has been on pretty regular play around here since Thanksgiving (I listened to it a few times before, but am pretty disciplined about “Christmas” music before December). Its a fun album, a mixture of some classic Christmas tunes, some new catchy ones, as well as some good comedy featuring Rosie’s alter ego, Shiela Saputo. I especially enjoy the tracks “Why Can’t it be Christmas Time All Year?” and “O Come, O Come Emmanuel”. Another thing that I appreciate about this album, and Rosie in particular, is that it isn’t sappy or saccharine sweet like so many Christmas albums… it has fun, but it also appreciates the real reason we celebrate Christmas. It gives a nod to some old classics and maybe even makes some new ones. Its just a good, all around Christmas album
The concert was no less entertaining and I think everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Rosie always interacts well with the crowd and comes across alot more genuine in appreciation for her fans than many artists. So, its too late to see Rosie in concert this Christmas season, but if you are able, head on over to iTunes or Amazon and pick up “A Very Rosie Christmas”, I don’t think you will be disappointed.
