I depart for Stratford-upon-Avon in 8 hours. But first! This needed to be posted.
I am in love. His name is Jay Brannan and he doesn't know I exist.
In all seriousness, Jay Brannan is an amazingly talented singer/songwriter and actor. I first met him via Shortbus (an excellent movie, by the by) and it was love at first sight. Or rather, first song. In the movie, there's a short scene in which Jay sings a song called "Soda Shop." I immediately looked him up and bought everything he ever recorded.
Jay has released 2 EPs and one full-length album. His debut album, goddamned came out this summer. One of the remarkable things about Jay as an artist is his label. When conventional record labels wouldn't sign him without compromising his art, Jay took the profits from live gigs and EP sales and started a record label, Great Depression Records. He is a one-man operation, just trying to get his music out there. He really is phenomenal and I highly recommend that you, like I, go out and buy everything he's ever recorded. Honestly, he's worth the money and you're supporting a fantastic talent.
Anyway, he's just released a new music video for "Can't Have It All," one of my favorite songs off his album. Please check it out. Also, check out his website. And his blog. I follow his blog so you can find it through here but I'll post the website link below the video.
www.jaybrannan.com
In other news . . .
I have half a liter of Sangria in the fridge, a band-aid on my foot and a backpack full of underwear. It's Stratford time.
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