In Concert: Brian Jarvis

 My friend Brian Jarvis (with drummer Jim Townsend) performed at Lasell College in Newton (Auburndale), MA last night, and I went to hang out/listen to some good tunes and get back in touch with my inner college freshman, hanging out in the Campus Center. Cozy place you guys have goin' on over there, Lasell.

The guys played an hourlong set and songs ranged from older Brian Jarvis Band songs to newly-written tunes and a Matchbox20 cover.  He told the crowd a little bit about "'Til I See You Again," which he wrote just after his father passed away two years ago.  His father taught him how to play the guitar, which pushed Brian further into pursuing his music career professionally.

"'Til I See You Again"

"Hardest Break"

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#FunFact: Jim's cool drum box thing is called a cajone.  

#FunFact: Brian can't parallel park.  

Oops, how'd that get in there?  Anyhoo, I'm also now realizing that I didn't really get any photos of Jim where you can see his face, what with the cajone-playing and all. Sorry about that, Jim! I'll get ya next time. 

"15 Seconds of Fame" - Brian Jarvis Band (via Mix 104.1)

I was so excited to see this today!  My friend Brian (of the Brian Jarvis Band) and his band were featured today on Boston's Mix 104.1's "15 Seconds of Fame".  The video featured is the band's original song and video written in support of the Special Olympics (specifically, the Dream Ride event in my and Brian's homestate of Connecticut).  This song hit me hard because I work with students with special needs who participate in the Special Olympics, and it's a huge part of their lives.  They live for the "Lympics," as one of my students calls it.

Something kinda cool about this video is that the live music shots are from The Paradise Rock Club here in Boston.  I hope you take a moment to listen to it - and I dare you to not be moved by it!

Congrats to Brian Jarvis, Jon Coates, Dan Fortin and Jim Townsend!